G/SCM/N/315/CAN  
 
12 July 2017  
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Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing  Measures  Original: English  
 
SUBSIDIES  
NEW AND FULL NOTIFIC ATION PURSUANT TO AR TICLE XVI:1  
OF THE GATT 1994 AND  ARTICLE 25 OF THE AG REEMENT  
ON SUBSIDIES AND COU NTERVAILING MEASURES  
CANADA  
The following communication, dated 3 July 2017, is being circulated at the request of Canada.  
 
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  TABLE OF CONTENTS  
 
INTRODUCTION  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...............  6 
1   INDUSTRIAL PROGRAMS  ................................ ................................ .............................  6 
1.1   Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program  ................................ ................................ .............  6 
1.2   ACOA B usiness Development Program  ................................ ................................ ...........  7 
1.3   Advanced Manufacturing Fund  ................................ ................................ .......................  7 
1.4   Atlantic Innovation Fund  ................................ ................................ ...............................  7 
1.5   Automotive Innovation Fund  ................................ ................................ .........................  8 
1.6   Canada Foundation for Innovation  ................................ ................................ .................  8 
1.7   Canada Small Business Financing Act  ................................ ................................ .............  8 
1.8   Canadian Institute for Advanced Research Program  ................................ .........................  9 
1.9   Canada's Advanced Re search and Education Network  ................................ .......................  9 
1.10   Community Futures Program – Atlantic Provinces  ................................ ..........................  9 
1.11   Community Futures Program – Northern Ontario  ................................ .......................... 10 
1.12   Community Futures  Program – Quebec  ................................ ................................ ........ 10 
1.13   Community Futures Program - Southern Ontario  ................................ .......................... 10 
1.14   Community Futures Program – Western Canada  ................................ ........................... 11 
1.15   Eastern Ontario Development Pr ogram  ................................ ................................ ........ 11 
1.16   Economic Development Initiative - Northern Ontario  ................................ ..................... 11 
1.17   Economic Development Initiative - Southern Ontario  ................................ ..................... 12 
1.18   Enterprise Cape Breton Corpo ration  ................................ ................................ ............ 12 
1.19   Futurpreneur Canada  ................................ ................................ ................................ 13 
1.20   Genome Canada  ................................ ................................ ................................ .......13 
1.21   Innovative Communities Fund  ................................ ................................ .................... 13 
1.22   National Research Council I ndustrial Research Assistance Program  ................................ .14 
1.23   Northern Aboriginal Economic Opportunities Program (NAEOP)  ................................ .......14 
1.24   Northern Ontario Development Program  ................................ ................................ ......14 
1.25   Quebec Economic Development Program  ................................ ................................ .....15 
1.26   Southern Ontario Prosperity Program  ................................ ................................ .......... 15 
1.27   Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative  ................................ ................................ ..15 
1.28   Strategic Investments i n Northern Economic Development Program  ................................ 16 
1.29   Technology Demonstration Program  ................................ ................................ ............ 16 
1.30   Technology Partnerships Canada  ................................ ................................ ................ 17 
1.31   Western Diversification Program  ................................ ................................ ................. 17 
1.32   Women's Enterprise Initiative  ................................ ................................ ..................... 17 
2   AGRICULTURE  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...........  18 
2.1   2014 Canada -British Columbia Avian Influenza Assistance Initiative  ................................ ..18 
2.2   2014 Canada -Manitoba Forage Shortfall and Transportation Assistance Initiative  ................ 18 G/SCM/N/315/CAN  
 
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  2.3   Canada -Nova Scotia Fire Blight Initiative  ................................ ................................ .......19 
2.4   Canada -Nova Scotia Maple Sector Initiative  ................................ ................................ ...19 
2.5   Hog Industry Loan Loss Reserve Program  ................................ ................................ ......20 
3   FISHERIES  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................  21 
3.1   Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy Allocation Transfer Program  ................................ ................ 21 
3.2   Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative  ................................ .......................... 21 
3.3   Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative  ................................ ........................... 21 
4   NATURAL RESOURCES  ................................ ................................ ...............................  22 
4.1   Clean Energy Fund ................................ ................................ ................................ ......22 
4.2   ecoENERGY For Renewable Power Program  ................................ ................................ ....22 
4.3   ecoENERGY Innovation Initiative  ................................ ................................ .................. 22 
4.4   Forest Innovation Program  ................................ ................................ .......................... 23 
4.5   Investm ents in Forest Industry Transformation Program  ................................ ................. 23 
4.6   Lower Churchill Loan Guarantee  ................................ ................................ ................... 23 
4.7   Wind Power Production Incentive  ................................ ................................ .................. 24 
5   OTHER  ................................ ................................ ................................ .......................  24 
5.1   Book Publishing Support Program, Block Grants and Emerging Publisher Grants  ................. 24 
5.2   Canada Book Fund  ................................ ................................ ................................ ......25 
5.3   Canada Periodical Fund  ................................ ................................ ............................... 25 
5.4   Grants to  Literary and Art Magazines Program  ................................ ............................... 25 
PROVINCIAL PROGRAMS  ................................ ................................ ................................  26 
6   ALBERTA  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...................  26 
6.1   Strategic Research and Development Grant Program  ................................ ...................... 26 
7   BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC ) ................................ ................................ ..........................  26 
7.1   BC Feeder Associations Loan Guarantee Program  ................................ ........................... 26 
7.2   Food and Beverage Processing Initiative  ................................ ................................ ........ 26 
7.3   Gallagher Lake Irrigation In frastructure  ................................ ................................ ......... 27 
7.4   Green Carbon Tax Relief Grant  ................................ ................................ ..................... 27 
7.5   Invasive Plant Program  ................................ ................................ ............................... 27 
7.6   Livestock Protection Program  ................................ ................................ ....................... 27 
7.7   Livestock Waste Tissue Initiative  ................................ ................................ .................. 28 
7.8   Orchard Replant Program  ................................ ................................ ............................ 28 
8   MANITOBA  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................  28 
8.1   Manitoba Prospectors Assistance Program  ................................ ................................ .....28 
8.2   Mineral Exploration Assistance Program  ................................ ................................ ......... 28 
8.3   Northern Fisherman's Freight Assistance Program ................................ ........................... 29 
9   NEW BRUNSWICK  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 29 
10   NEWFOUNDLAND AND LAB RADOR ................................ ................................ ...........  29 
10.1   Business Development Support Program  ................................ ................................ ......29 
10.2   Newfoundland and Labrador Interactive Digital Media (IDM) Tax Credit  ........................... 30 G/SCM/N/315/CAN  
 
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  10.3   Junior Exploration Assistance Program ................................ ................................ ......... 30 
11   NORTHWEST TERRITORIE S ................................ ................................ .....................  31 
11.1   Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) Program  .......................... 31 
11.2   Commercial Fishery Assistance Industry Support Program  ................................ ............. 31 
12   NOVA SCOTIA  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..........  32 
13   NUNAVUT  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................  32 
13.1   Arts Development Program  ................................ ................................ ........................ 32 
13.2   Commercial Fisheries Freight Subsidy  ................................ ................................ .......... 32 
13.3   Community Tourism and Cultural Industries Program  ................................ .................... 33 
13.4   Film, Television and New Media Development Program  ................................ .................. 33 
13.5   Fisheries Development and Diversification fund  ................................ ............................ 33 
13.6   Fur Pricing Program  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..33 
13.7   Nunavut Equity Investments Funds  ................................ ................................ ............. 34 
13.8   Nunavut Business Investment Fund  ................................ ................................ ............ 34 
13.9   Small Business Sup port Program  ................................ ................................ ................ 34 
14   ONTARIO  ................................ ................................ ................................ .................  35 
14.1   Aboriginal Loan Guarantee Program  ................................ ................................ ............ 35 
14.2   Eastern Ontario Development Fund  ................................ ................................ ............. 35 
14.3   Emerging T echnology Program  ................................ ................................ ................... 35 
14.4   Enterprises North Job Creation Program  ................................ ................................ ......36 
14.5   Innovation Demonstration Fund (IDF) Program  ................................ ............................ 36 
14.6   Jobs and Prosperity Fund  ................................ ................................ ........................... 36 
14.7   Next Generation of Jobs Fund – Jobs and Investment Program  ................................ .......37 
14.8   Northern Community Capacity Building Program – Community Capacity Building 
Initiatives  ................................ ................................ ................................ ......................... 37 
14.9   Northern Community Capacity Building Program – Event Partnership  .............................. 37 
14.10    Northern Industrial Electricity Rate Program  ................................ ............................... 37 
14.11    Northern Innovation Program – Applied Research and Technology De velopment 
Projects  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................ 38 
14.12    Northern Innovation Program – Pilot Demonstration and Commercialization 
Projects  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................ 38 
14.13    Northern Ontario Business Opportunity Program – Business Expansion  .......................... 38 
14.14    Northern Ontario Business Opportunity Program – Small Business Start -Up 
Projects  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................ 39 
14.15    Northern Ontario Business Opportunity Program – New Investment Projects  .................. 39 
14.16    Northern Ontario Business Opportunity Program – Film and Television Production 
Projects  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................ 39 
14.17    Northern Ontario Entrepreneur Program  ................................ ................................ ....39 
14.18    Northern Ontario Internship Program  ................................ ................................ ........ 40 
14.19    Northern Ontario Young Entrepreneur Program  ................................ ........................... 40 
14.20    Northern Ontario Youth Internship and Co -Op Program  ................................ ................ 40 
14.21    Ontario Book Publishing Tax Credit  ................................ ................................ ............ 41 G/SCM/N/315/CAN  
 
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  14.22    Ontario Ethanol Growth Fund  ................................ ................................ .................... 41 
14.23    Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit (OFTTC)  ................................ .......................... 41 
14.24    Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (OIDMTC)  ................................ ................ 41 
14.25    Ontario Media Development Corporation – Funding Programs  ................................ .......42 
14.26    Ontario Music Fund  ................................ ................................ ................................ .42 
14.27    Ontario Production Services Tax Credit (OPSTC)  ................................ ......................... 42 
14.28    Ontario Sound Recording Tax Credit  ................................ ................................ .......... 42 
14.29    Ontario Tax Credit for Manufacturing and Processing  ................................ ................... 43 
14.30    Resource Tax Credit  ................................ ................................ ................................ 43 
14.31    Southwestern Ontario Development Fund  ................................ ................................ ..43 
14.32    Small Beer Manufacturers' Tax Credit  ................................ ................................ ........ 43 
14.33    The Strategic Jobs and Investment Fund  ................................ ................................ ....44 
14.34    Veterinary Assistan ce Program  ................................ ................................ ................. 44 
14.35    Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA) Wine Support Program  ................................ ................ 44 
15   PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND  ................................ ................................ ........................  45 
15.1   Human Resources Planning Assistance  ................................ ................................ ........ 45 
15.2   Human Resources Implementation Program  ................................ ................................ .45 
15.3   Ignition Fund ................................ ................................ ................................ ............ 45 
15.4   Information Technology Planning Assistance  ................................ ................................ 46 
15.5   Information Tech nology Implementation Assistance  ................................ ...................... 46 
15.6   Professional Services Assistance  ................................ ................................ ................. 46 
15.7   Web Presence Program  ................................ ................................ .............................. 46 
16   QUÉBEC  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...................  47 
16.1   Assistance Fund for Regional Initiatives  ................................ ................................ .......47 
16.2   Financial Aid Program for the Development of Private Woodlots  ................................ ......47 
16.3   Forestry Financing Program  ................................ ................................ ........................ 47 
16.4   Funds for Economic Diversification - Regional County Municipality des Sources  ................. 48 
16.5   Program "Forêt -Faune"  ................................ ................................ .............................. 48 
16.6   Program "Faune -Forêt"  ................................ ................................ .............................. 48 
16.7   Property Tax Refund Prog ram ................................ ................................ ..................... 48 
16.8   Refundable tax credit for the production of ethanol in Québec  ................................ ........ 49 
16.9   Funding to assist the Lac -Mégantic economy  ................................ ................................ 49 
16.10    Tax Credit for the region of Gaspésie and Certain Maritime Regions of Québec  ............... 49 
16.11    Tax Credit for the region of the "Vallée de l'aluminium"  ................................ ............... 49 
16.12    Tax credit for shipbuilders  ................................ ................................ ........................ 50 
16.13    Investment Program for Forests Managed under Partial Cutting  ................................ ....50 
16.14    Tax Credit for Natural Resources  ................................ ................................ ............... 50 
17   SASKATCHEWAN  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 51 
17.1   Incentives for Enhanced Oil  Recovery  ................................ ................................ .......... 51 
17.2   Saskatchewan Agri -Value Initiative  ................................ ................................ ............. 51 G/SCM/N/315/CAN  
 
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  17.3   Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing  ................................ ..................... 51 
18   YUKON  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................  52 
18.1   Biosecurity Risk Prevention and Mitigation  ................................ ................................ ...52 
18.2   Fuel Tax Exemption ................................ ................................ ................................ ...52 
18.3   Yukon Agriculture Development  ................................ ................................ .................. 52 
18.4   Yukon Mineral Exploration Program  ................................ ................................ ............. 53 
 
 
INTRODUCTION  
Canada's notification for the fiscal years (FY) 2014/2015 and 2015/2016 comprises industrial, 
cultural, agricultural and fisheries programs at the federal and sub -federal government level, 
including assistance for re search and development (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 callin g 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 G ATT 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 Entrepreneurship Program  
1. Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program (AEP).  
2. The notifi cation covers FY 2015/2016.  
3. The objective of this program seeks to increase the number of viable businesses in Canada 
owned and controlled by Indigenous Canadians through the support of a network of 
Aboriginally -owned and controlled financial institutio ns that provide developmental loans 
and equity capital and that are complementary to the mainstream financial institutions. The 
Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program has three components:  
a) Provide access to Capital for Aboriginal businesses in Canada that have 
difficulty in obtaining conventional commercial financing.  
b) Provide Aboriginal businesses a wide range of support services that promote the 
growth of a strong Aboriginal business sector in Canada.  
c) Access to Business Opportunities provides fundin g to cultivate a culture of 
entrepreneurship in the Aboriginal community, to improve access to business 
opportunities for Aboriginal Businesses, enhance the capacity of Aboriginal 
business development organizations, to educate and inform employers about 
the advantages of hiring Aboriginal peoples, to support partnerships with 
various stakeholders to increase the capacity of employers to recruit, promote 
and retain Aboriginal employees and to provide financial services, business 
information and developmental  support services.  
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Department of Indian Affairs 
and Northern Development Act.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of repayable or non -repayable contributions.  
6. The program provides suppor t to Aboriginal entrepreneurs 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 busi nesses, assistance can be up to $250,000. 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 history and projections, and 
availability of resources.  The Business Development directorate funded 23 projects totalling 
$6,327,025 under Access to Business Opportunities - Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program.  
8. On April 1, 2015 in National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA) 
commenced manage ment of the Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program and its delivery 
through the Aboriginal Financing Institutions network.  G/SCM/N/315/CAN  
 
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  1.2  ACOA Business Development Program  
1. ACOA Business Development Program (BDP).  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
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, trade, tourism and invest ment 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 educa tion.  
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the ACOA Act .  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of repayable, conditionally repayable or non -repayable 
contributions.  
6. The program provides assistance to 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 o f a non repayable contribution for 
productivity and business skills development. Assistance in the form of a non -repayable 
contribution is provided to not -for-profit organizations that provide support to Atlantic 
businesses. Sectors eligible for assistance  under commercial BDP include manufacturing and 
processing, knowledge based industries, aquaculture, tourism and the business service 
sector.  
7. Assistance is provided on the basis of a percentage of eligible costs up to 50% on capital 
costs and 75% on sof t costs. ACOA disbursed $127,646,139 in FY 2014/2015 and 
$133,911,115 in FY 2015/2016.  
8. The BDP was created in 1995. The program Terms and Conditions have been renewed on an 
ongoing basis.  
 
1.3  Advanced Manufacturing Fund  
1. The Advanced Manufacturing Fund ( AMF).  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/15 and 2015/16.  
3. The Advanced Manufacturing Fund (AMF) promotes continued growth and increased 
productivity of Ontario's advanced manufacturing sector by supporting large -scale 
transformative manufacturing activit ies, advancing adoption of cutting -edge technologies, 
establishing clusters or global supply chains and fostering collaboration between the private 
sector and higher education and research institutions.  
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative autho rity of Order -in-Council. PC 2009 -1410, 
August 13, 2009 and Order -in-Council. PC 2009 -1411, August 13, 2009.  
5. Financial assistance is provided through unconditionally repayable contributions to for -profit 
organizations and non -repayable contributions to  not-for-profit organizations.  
6. Eligible recipients include established for -profit businesses in Ontario that are incorporated 
in Canada and not -for profit organizations located in Ontario (e.g., research institutes or 
post-secondary institutions).  
7. The program expended $2.9 million in 2014/2015 and $32.6 million in 2015/2016.  
8. The fund was launched in December 2013 and commenced disbursing funds on 
April 1, 2014. It is set to end on March 31, 2019.  
 
1.4  Atlantic Innovation Fund  
1. The Atlantic Innovatio n Fund (AIF).  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/15 and 2015/16.  
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 propone nts to undertake research and 
development projects. Eligible proponents include private sector firms, universities, colleges, 
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  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 $45,027,132 in FY 2014/2015 and $37,241,005 in FY 2015/2016 under the 
AIF. 
8. The program was cre ated in May 2001 and remains ongoing.  
 
1.5  Automotive Innovation Fund  
1. Automotive Innovation Fund (AIF).  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/15 and 2015/16.  
3. The objectives of the program are to build automotive research and development (R&D) 
capacity in Ca nada and secure knowledge -based jobs; enhance the government's science 
and technology and environmental agendas; support the development and/or 
implementation of innovative, fuel efficient technologies or processes; and, promote long -
term economic benefit to Canada including significant job creation/retention.  
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Department of Industry Act  
5. For the period covered by the notification, financial assistance was provided in the form of a 
fully rep ayable 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 15% of eligible 
costs.  
6. Eligible Recipients are corporations incorporated pursuant to the la ws of Canada carrying on 
business in Canada, with proposals for investments in Canada valued at more than 
$75 million for vehicle or powertrain assembly operations associated with significant 
automotive innovation and R&D initiatives. Automotive innovation  and R&D initiatives other 
than vehicle or powertrain assembly would be eligible provided they meet the $75 million 
threshold.  
7. The program disbursed $60,069,858 in FY 2014/15 and $92,266,600 in FY 2015/16.  
8. The program was established in 2008 and has  no end date.  
 
1.6  Canada Foundation for Innovation  
1. Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI).  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/15 and 2015/16.  
3. The objectives of the program are to support economic growth and job creation, as well as 
health and environmen tal quality through innovation, increase Canada's capability to carry 
out important world -class scientific research and technology development, expand research 
and job opportunities by providing support through research infrastructure for the 
development o f highly qualified personnel and promote productive networks and 
collaboration among Canadian universities, colleges, research hospitals, non -profit 
institutions and the private sector.  
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Depa rtment of Industry Act.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a contribution. CFI's 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/o r voluntary sector.  
6. The initial recipient is the CFI, which in turn provides grants to the ultimate recipients, 
which are: universities and post -secondary colleges, hospitals and non -profit organizations 
or trusts, the activities of which are primarily  carried on in Canada and that carry on 
meaningful research.  
7. The program disbursed $168,200,000 in FY 2014/15 and $177,100,000 in FY 2015/16.  
8. The program was established in 1997. Funding is provided until FY 2022/23.  
 
1.7  Canada Small Business Financing  Act 
1. Canada Small Business Financing Act (CSBFA).  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/15 and 2015/16.  
3. The objectives of this program, through the CSBFA is to help small business enterprises 
obtain term loans from chartered banks and other lenders tow ard financing the purchase 
and improvement of fixed assets by providing loan guarantees.  
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Canada Small Business 
Financing Act . 
5. Under this program, lenders can register a loan made to an eli gible small business up to a 
maximum of $1,000,000 of which a maximum of $350,000 can be used to finance the G/SCM/N/315/CAN  
 
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  purchase or improvement of equipment (new or used) or the purchase of leasehold 
improvements (new or used). The maximum loan term is 15 years for r eal property loans 
and 10 years for other loan classes. The government reimburses lenders for 85% of eligible 
loan losses (subject to the Minister's liability and the individual lender cap on claims).  
6. Eligible recipients are small business enterprises w ith gross revenue not exceeding $10M 
during the fiscal year in which the business loan application is made. Most small businesses 
operating for gain or profit are eligible for loans under the CSBF program.  
7. The program disbursed $66,374,591 in FY 2014/1 5 and $62,699,806 in FY 2015/16.  
8. The SBLA came into force in January 1961 and was superseded by the CSBFA, for all loans 
made after March 31, 1999.  
 
1.8  Canadian Institute for Advanced Research Program  
1. Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR).  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/15 and 2015/16.  
3. The institute's objectives are to strengthen the preparation, attraction and retention of 
highly qualified personnel in Canada, and involve early career researchers in its research 
activities, build in terdisciplinary research strengths in areas of importance to the long -term 
scientific, economic, and social development of Canada, encourage closer links between the 
research activities of Canadian researchers and international researchers, foster the 
dissemination and exchange of research results; and encourage greater private sector and 
provincial government investment in basic research and development activities in Canada.  
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Department of In dustry Act.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a contribution.  
6. Assistance is provided to the initial recipient, CIFAR, which in turn works with universities to 
allow Fellows, Scholars and Associates the time to conduct research related to CIFAR 
research areas.  
7. The program disbursed $5 million in FY 2014/15 and $5 million in FY 2015/16.  
8. The program was established in1987. Funding is provided until March 31, 2022.  
 
1.9  Canada's Advanced Research and Education Network  
1. Canada's Advanced Researc h and Education Network (CANARIE).  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/15 and 2015/16.  
3. The objectives of the program are to continue to operate and expand the CANARIE network 
as essential digital research infrastructure; to develop, demonstrate and imple ment next 
generation technologies to advance CANARIE as a leading -edge research network; and to 
leverage the network to assist firms operating in Canada and Canadian universities to 
advance innovation and commercialization of products and services to bolst er Canada's 
technology innovation capabilities.  
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Department of Industry Act.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of contributions.  
6. The contribution is provided to CANARIE Inc., which in turn provides assistance to ultimate 
recipients, which are any individual, partnership, limited partnership, joint venture, 
syndicate, sole proprietorship, company or corporation, with or without share capital, 
unincorporated associations, consortia, Canad ian university, college or hospital or other 
entity with a presence in Canada.  
7. The program disbursed $26,400,000 in FY 2014/15 and $15,000,000 in FY 2015/16.  
8. The program was established in 1993. Funding is provided until March 31, 2020.  
 
1.10  Community Fu tures Program – Atlantic Provinces  
1. Community Futures Program (CF).  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The CF Program is a community socio -economic development program which helps rural 
communities to develop and diversify their ec onomies 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 sustainabl e communities.  
4. Assistance is provided under the authority of the ACOA Act .  
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  6. Contributions are provided to support the network of 41 independent, locally run, not for 
profit Community Business Development Corporations (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 $12,664,8 49 in FY 2014/2015 and $12,604,443 in FY 2015/2016.  
8. The program began in 1986 and is ongoing.  
 
1.11  Community Futures Program – Northern Ontario  
1. Community Futures Program (CF).  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/15 and 2015/16.  
3. The objectives of the p rogram are to assist communities to successfully pursue economic 
stability, growth, and job creation, to help create diversified and competitive local rural 
economies and help to build economically sustainable communities.  
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Department of Industry Act.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of contributions.  
6. The program supports a network of 24 CFOs, known as Community Futures Development 
Corporations (CFDCs), throughout Northern Ontario. C FDCs are incorporated, not -for-profit, 
community -based development organizations, governed by a local, volunteer Board of 
Directors. The contributions are broken into two categories: operation and investment funds 
(IF). Operation funds: shall not exceed $1 50,000 for planning and other activities to set up 
a new CFO; shall not exceed $400,000/year for operating costs for established CFOs, and 
this may be increased by up to $40,000/year for costs of travel in remote areas and by up 
to $30,000/year where servi ces 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 of regional, provincial, and national CF 
associations; an d, shall not exceed $400,000/year for operating costs to incorporated non -
profit organizations forming an IF Pool.  
7. The Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario disbursed $8,360,008 in 
FY 2014/15 and $8,360,008 in FY 2015/16.  
8. The program was established in1986, and remains ongoing.  
 
1.12  Community Futures Program – Quebec  
1. Community Futures Program (CF).  
2. The notification covers the FY 2014/15 and 2015/16.  
3. The CF Program is a community socio -economic development program which helps rural 
communities to develop and diversify their economies and ensure their long -term 
sustainability. The objectives in support of this mandate include fostering economic stability, 
growth and job creation; helping to create diversified and competiti ve 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 57 Community Futures Development Corporations, as 
well as and 10 Business Development Centres. Non -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 $28,400,000 in FY 2014/2015 and $28,600,000 for FY 2015/2016.  
8. The program began in 1986 and is ongoing.  
 
1.13  Community Futures Program - Souther n Ontario  
1. Community Futures Program (CFP).  
2. This notification covers the fiscal FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The CFP is a community socio -economic development program which helps rural 
communities to develop and diversify their economies and ensure  their long -term 
sustainability. The objectives in support of this mandate include fostering economic stability, 
growth and job creation, helping to create diversified and competitive local rural economies, 
and helping to build sustainable communities.  
4. Assistance was provided under the legislative authority of Order -in-Council. PC 2009 -1410, 
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  5. Financial assistance is provided in the form of non -repayable contributions.  
6. Eligible ap plicants 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 co rporations) to cover operating costs for the delivery of the program within their 
service area. As part of this delivery, CFDCs provide small business loans of up to $150,000 
on commercial lending terms from their locally owned and controlled investment fu nds. 
7. The CFP expended $11.3 million in FY 2014/2015 and $11.2 million in FY 2015/2016. In FY 
2013/2014, the program expended $11.3 million.  
8. The program was created in 1985.  
 
1.14  Community Futures Program – Western Canada  
1. Community Futures Program (CF ). 
2. The notification covers the FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The CF Program is a community socio -economic development program which helps rural 
communities to develop and diversify their economies and ensure their long -term 
sustainability. The objectiv es 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 th e 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 a re 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 contributions previously provided by 
Western Economic Diversification, the CFDCs continue to provide small businesses with 
loans of up to $150,000 on commercial terms.  
7. Expenditures totalled $26,502,066 in FY 2014/2015 and $29,790,691 in FY 2015/2016.  
8. The program began in 1986 and is ongoing.  
 
1.15  Eastern Ontario Development Program  
1. Eastern Ontario Development Program (EODP).  
2. This notification covers the fiscal FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The Eastern Ontario Development Progr am (EODP) advances economic development in rural 
eastern Ontario and promotes the growth of new and existing businesses in rural 
communities.  
4. Assistance was provided under the legislative authority of Order -in-Council. PC 2009 -1410, 
August 13, 2009 and Order -in-Council. PC 2009 -1411, August 13, 2009.  
5. Financial assistance is provided in the form of non -repayable contributions.  
6. Eligible applicants include the 15 Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) 
located in Eastern Ontario and the E astern Ontario CFDC Network. Eligible participants, 
including non -profit organizations (including municipalities and municipal organizations, 
corporations, community economic development organizations), commercial enterprises 
(including individuals, corpor ations, partnerships, cooperatives, or trusts), and Aboriginal 
organizations, can apply to the CFDCs for funding. Funding to commercial enterprises 
cannot exceed $100,000.  
7. The EODP expended $9.6 million in FY 2014/2015 and $9.6 million in 2015/2016.  
8. The program was first established in 2004 and was renewed for five years starting in 
April 2014.  
 
1.16  Economic Development Initiative - Northern Ontario  
1. Economic Development Initiative (EDI).  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/15 and 2015/16.  
3. The obje ctive of this initiative is to support business and economic development activities 
that develop new expertise in innovation, economic diversification and business growth in 
Northern Ontario's Francophone communities (the official language minority communi ty 
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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 contribution, and does 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 payable to the 
recipient for all projects shall not exceed $10 million per year without the approval of 
Treasury Board.  
6. Eligible recipients are community organizations located in the OLMCs that are reflective of 
regional differences. These target audiences are consistent with the priorities 
(entrepreneurship, youth and the  knowledge -based economy) the communities have 
identified in consultations with the Department and the regional development agencies.  
7. The initiative disbursed $364,600 in FY 2014/15 and $1,335,400 in FY 2015/16  
8. The Initiative was established in 2008  and was continued with no end date.  
 
1.17  Economic Development Initiative - Southern Ontario  
1. Economic Development Initiative (EDI).  
2. The notification covers the FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The Economic Development Initiative (EDI) supports the economic  development of official 
language minority communities (OLMCs). EDI supports projects that strengthen innovation, 
entrepreneurship, partnerships, and diversification of economic activities in Official 
Language Minority Communities (OLMCs).  
4. Assistance wa s provided under the legislative authority of Order -in-Council. PC 2009 -1410, 
August 13, 2009 and Order -in-Council. PC 2009 -1411, August 13, 2009.  
5. Financial assistance is provided in the form of non -repayable contributions.  
6. Eligible recipients are Francophone or bilingual organizations located in southern Ontario 
that provide programs or services in French to the Francophone community looking to 
undertake projects to support business and economic development activities that encourage 
sustainable gro wth in southern Ontario's Francophone communities in the priority areas of 
Community Strategic Planning and Business and Economic Development.  
7. The EDI expended $0.8 million in 2014/2015 and $0.9 million in 2015/2016.  
8. The initiative was introduced on April 1, 2008 and was renewed for five years starting on 
April 1, 2013.  
 
1.18  Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation  
1. Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation (ECBC) Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The overall objective of this assi stance was to help create a positive long term economic 
impact for Cape Breton Island. The ECBC Program was designed to provide support to 
business, by facilitating private sector investment in projects that enhance the 
competitiveness of commercial enterp rises and increase opportunities to produce long term, 
sustainable jobs. The program offered access to capital, support for human resource 
capacity building, entrepreneurship skills development, and assistance for e -commerce. 
Each project was assessed agai nst the criteria of viability/sustainability; 
need/incrementality; and net economic impact on the region. Funding was also available to 
provide support to communities to help plan and implement non -profit community 
development projects. This included assis tance for infrastructure, strategic planning, and 
festivals and events.  
4. Assistance was provided under the legislative authority of the Government Organization Act, 
Atlantic Canada, 1987 .  
5. Assistance was provided in the form of secured and unsecured l oans, interest free or 
interest bearing loans, equity investments and grants.  
6. Commercial funding was 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% of the actual eligible costs. Assistance could also 
be provided in the form of an equity investment. To be eligible for an equity investment, 
applicants had to demonstrate a minimum equity balance of 20% of its pro forma  net fixed 
assets. Non commercial funding was provided to non profit organizations that provide 
support to the business community. Assistance was generally in the form of a grant 
provided on the basis of a percentage of eligible costs up to 75%.  
7. ECBC di sbursed $4,093,435 in FY 2014/2015 and $2,557,053 in FY 2015/2016 under its 
commercial and non -commercial programming.  G/SCM/N/315/CAN  
 
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  8. ECBC programming began in 1988. The ECBC was dissolved on June 19, 2014.  
 
1.19  Futurpreneur Canada  
1. Futurpreneur Canada (formerly the Ca nadian Youth Business Foundation).  
2. The notification covers the FY 2014/15 and 2015/16.  
3. The objective of the program is to enable Futurpreneur Canada to provide loans and support 
to young entrepreneurs and to cover Futurpreneur Canada's expenses assoc iated with the 
provision of its services and programs.  
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Department of Industry Act.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a contribution.  
6. The initial recipient is Futurpreneur Canada, w hich in turn provides loans and mentoring 
resources to young entrepreneurs who are between the age of 18 and 39, operating, or 
about to operate a business in Canada, have demonstrated a commitment to expand or to 
start a business, are eligible to work in C anada, agree to work with a mentor during the 
term of the loan and produce a viable business plan.  
7. The program disbursed $9,000,000 in FY 2014/15 and $7,000,000 in FY 2015/16.  
8. The program was established in 1996. Funding is provided until March 31, 2019.  
 
1.20  Genome Canada  
1. Genome Canada.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/15 and FY 2015/16.  
3. The objective of the program is to build genomics research capacity in Canada and position 
Canadian researchers for global leadership. Genome Canada provides f unding 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 health, agriculture, fisheries and aquaculture, forestr y, mining, energy and the 
environment. It also supports technology platforms and translation of genomics discoveries 
into applications. In addition, Genome Canada is active in addressing public concerns and 
increasing public awareness about genomics resear ch, 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 for $140 million, an up -front-multi-year funding 
agreement for $140 million and contributions of $225 million to Genome Canada.  
6. The initial recipient is Genome Canada, which provides assistance to ultimate recipients 
through six regional Genome Centres. Ultimate recipients are universiti es, research 
hospitals and not -for-profit research organizations in Canada that undertake research in 
genomics.  
7. The program disbursed $69,800,000 for FY 2014/15 and $67,400,000 for FY 2015/16.  
8. Genome Canada is a foundation created by the Government o f Canada in 2000, and will end 
March 31, 2024.  
 
1.21  Innovative Communities Fund  
1. The Innovative Communities Fund (ICF).  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/15 and FY 2015/16.  
3. The objective of this program is to support strategic initiatives that respond t o the economic 
development needs of Atlantic Canada, diversify and enhance the economies of Atlantic 
communities and help communities strengthen their 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 commercial/not for profit organizations and is designed 
to support strategic initiatives that res pond to the economic development needs of Atlantic 
Canada and help communities strengthen their economic base. The primary focus of this 
initiative is the long term, sustainable economic development of rural communities in 
Atlantic Canada.  
7. ACOA disburse d $41,646,990 in FY 2014/2015 and $40,951,127 in FY 2015/2016.  
8. The program began in July 2005 and remains ongoing.  
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  1.22  National Research Council Industrial Research Assistance Program  
1. National Research Council Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC -IRAP).  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
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 Orga nizations that support SMEs in the development of technologies up to their 
commercialization.  
4. The program is administered under the legislative authority of the National Research Council 
Act. 
5. Assistance to SMEs is through cost -shared non -repayable co ntributions and non -funded 
technical and business advice. Contributions to firms do not exceed 75% 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 
demonst ration 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 associati ons, 
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, business and the liberal arts. As of 2014, IRAP has also been 
delivering the Canadian HIV Technology Development (CHTD) and the Canada Acceler ator 
and Incubator Program (CAIP).  
7. Total contribution expenditures to firms, organizations and youth employment were 
$209,838,256 in FY 2014/2015 (includes CHTD expenditures of $2,940,510 and CAIP of 
$10,623,034) and $235,148,939 in FY 2015/2016 (includ es CHTD expenditures of 
$2,227,331 and CAIP of $18,198,271).  
8. The program was initiated in 1965 and is ongoing.  
 
1.23  Northern Aboriginal Economic Opportunities Program (NAEOP)  
1. Northern Aboriginal Economic Opportunities Program.  
2. The notification covers  FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The program supports greater participation by northern Aboriginal communities and 
businesses in the Canadian economy and enables Aboriginal people to pursue opportunities 
for employment, income, and wealth creation.  
4. Assistance is provided under the Contributions to Support Aboriginal Participation in the 
Northern Economy . 
5. Assistance is made according to specific funding agreements between the Minister and the 
recipient, which identify the conditions of the assistance,  the obligations of both parties and 
the conditions under which payment will be made.  
6. The program supports greater participation by northern Aboriginal communities and 
businesses in the Canadian economy and enables Aboriginal people to pursue opportunit ies 
for employment, income, and wealth creation.  
7. The maximum amount payable to an eligible recipient for a project will not exceed 100% of 
the eligible project costs and may not exceed $3,000,000 per annum. The Program 
Management Control Framework prov ides the limits specific to the program streams. 
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency disbursed $8.8 million in FY 2014/2015 
and $8.8 million in 2015/2016.  
8. The NAEOP was created April 1, 2014 and harmonized four former Aboriginal economic 
development programs: Community Economic Development Program, Community Support 
Services Program, Economic Opportunities Program, and Aboriginal Business Development 
Program.  
 
1.24  Northern Ontario Development Program  
1. Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP) . 
2. The notification covers FY 2014/15 and 2015/16.  G/SCM/N/315/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 unde r the legislative authority of the Department of Industry Act.  
5. The NODP is an application -based funding program that provides repayable funds and 
contributions. Contributions shall not exceed $10 million per year, per recipient, for all 
projects, witho ut approval of Treasury Board, and where funding is provided for more than 
one project to a recipient, the maximum payable to the recipient for all projects shall not 
exceed $10 million without TB approval of Treasury Board.  
6. Assistance is provided to mu nicipalities, small and medium -sized enterprises (SMEs), not -
for-profit organizations, and other community groups, including First Nations communities.  
7. The program disbursed $35,500,400 in FY 2014/15 and $35,279,600 in FY 2015/16.  
8. The program was e stablished in 1987 and was continued with no end date.  
 
1.25  Quebec Economic Development Program  
1. Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP).  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The QEDP helps promote the long -term economic development o f the regions of Quebec, 
paying special attention to those where slow economic growth is prevalent or which lack 
sufficient productive employment opportunities.  
4. Assistance is provided under the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions 
of Qu ebec Act . 
5. Financial assistance under this program takes the form of contributions (repayable or not) 
and grants. Eligible costs include all costs directly related to the project and deemed 
reasonable and necessary to ensure its realization.  
6. Assistanc e is provided to SMEs, SME groups and associations, non -profit organizations 
whose primary mission is business support and economic development and institutions 
dedicated to the promotion and dissemination of knowledge, including universities and 
education al institutions, as well as Crown corporations and departments of the Quebec 
government and other provincial agencies or entities created by the provincial government.  
7. This program disbursed $183,700,000 in FY 2014/2015 and $189,900,000 in FY 2015/2016.  
8. The program began on April 1st, 2012.  
 
1.26  Southern Ontario Prosperity Program  
1. The Southern Ontario Prosperity Program (SOPP).  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The SOPP is an economic development program promoting economic dev elopment, 
economic diversification, job creation and self -reliant communities in southern Ontario. The 
SOPP uses an integrated approach that considers economic, social, cultural and 
environmental dimensions of development, builds upon the assets and streng ths of 
communities to create an environment where businesses can thrive, and maximizes the 
sustainable potential of Ontario to succeed in the knowledge -based economy.  
4. Assistance was provided under the legislative authority of Order -in-Council. PC 2009 -1410, 
August 13, 2009 and Order -in-Council. PC 2009 -1411, August 13, 2009.  
5. Financial assistance is provided through unconditionally repayable contributions to for -profit 
organizations and non -repayable contributions to not -for-profit organizations.  
6. This program activity is directed at not -for-profit organizations, including industry 
associations; post -secondary institutions; and, new businesses, and small - and medium -
sized enterprises.  
7. The program expended $49.7 million in 2014/2015 and $105.4 mi llion in 2015/2016.  
8. The program began in December 2013 and commenced disbursing funds on April 1, 2014. It 
is set to end on March 31, 2019.  
 
1.27  Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative  
1. Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative (SADI).  
2. The notifi cation covers FY 2014/15 and 2015/16.  
3. The objective of SADI is to advance and support government initiatives by contributing 
strategically to research and development (R&D) in the A&D industries in order to 
encourage and further leverage private sector investment, and maintain and grow the 
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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 repayable  contributions that shall not exceed 40% of 
eligible costs except under exceptional circumstances, and with Minister approval. No pre -
defined maximum amount is established under this initiative  
6. Eligible recipients for funding under SADI are corporation s incorporated under Canadian law 
and that are prepared to conduct strategic R&D activities in A&D industries. The applicant 
may scope the project to include any number of partners or subcontractors. At least 1% of 
total eligible project costs must be allo cated to post -secondary education institutions in 
Canada.  
7. The program disbursed $147,860,478 in FY 2014/15 and $122,576,689 in FY 2015/16.  
8. The program was established in 2007 and is ongoing.  
 
1.28  Strategic Investments in Northern Economic Development Pr ogram  
1. Strategic Investments in Northern Economic Development (SINED) Program  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/15 and 2015/2016.  
3. The objective of the program is to strengthen key economic sectors in the territories. 
Investments in regional developme nt support projects that increase northern economic 
growth and diversification; supports innovation and capacity development; and create jobs 
for Indigenous and non -Indigenous Northerners. The program focuses on three priorities: 
fostering innovation and c lean technology development, driving clean economic growth and 
economic diversification, and supporting capacity development.  
4. Assistance is provided under the Contribution for Promoting Regional Development in 
Canada's three territories.  
5. Assistance w ill be administered and paid according to specific funding agreements between 
the Minister and the recipient, which identifies the conditions of the assistance, the 
obligations of both parties and the conditions under which payment will be made.  
6. The pr ogram provides assistance to business associations, economic development 
organizations, territorial and municipal governments, and small and medium -sized 
enterprises (SMEs). SINED funding is delivered on a project -by-project basis across the 
North. The pro jects are approved by the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic 
Development.  
7. 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 pr oject 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 th ese cases, the stacking limit is 
100%. The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency disbursed $17.7 million in 
FY 2014/2015 and $17.4 million in 2015/2016.  
8. SINED was created in 2004. The program is scheduled to sunset on March 31, 2018.  
 
1.29  Technolog y Demonstration Program  
1. Technology Demonstration Program  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/15 and 2015/16.  
3. The objective of the program is to foster the growth of a competitive, knowledge -based 
Canadian economy through the implementation of large sc ale technology demonstration 
projects stimulating a concentration of technology development in priority areas with 
significant potential and become the basis for the next -generation of manufacturing, 
technical capabilities and services in Canada.  
4. The p rogram is administered under the legislative authority of the Department of Industry 
Act 
5. The assistance is provided in the form of a non -repayable contribution. The contribution to 
any Eligible Project will not exceed 50% of total eligible costs support ed by the contribution. 
The Minister will seek Treasury Board approval prior to authorizing contributions in excess of 
$10 million.  
6. Eligible recipients for funding under TDP are corporations incorporated pursuant to the laws 
of Canada that carry on busi ness in Canada and propose to conduct industrial research and 
technology demonstration activities with Aerospace, Defence, Space and Security (A&D) 
applications, as well as Canadian universities or colleges and Canadian research institutes. 
Eligible Recipi ents are categorized as Lead Recipients and Partner Recipients. A Lead 
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  be responsible to submit a project application and manage the project. The Partner 
Recipient s will work with the Lead Recipient to complete the project. At a minimum, the 
Partner Recipients must include one small or medium -sized Canadian corporation and one 
Academic Institution (accredited Canadian universities, colleges or affiliated research 
institutes).  
7. The program distributed $2,578,000 in FY 2014/15 and $15,067,258 in FY 2015/16.  
8. The program was established in June 2013 with no end date.  
 
1.30  Technology Partnerships Canada  
1. Technology Partnerships Canada (TPC).  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/15 and 2015/16.  
3. The objectives of the program are to advance and support government initiatives by 
investing strategically in research, development and innovation in order to encourage 
private sector investment and so maintain and grow the techn ology base and technological 
capabilities of Canadian industry as well as encourage the development of small and 
medium -sized enterprises (SMEs) in all regions of Canada  
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Department of Industr y Act  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of repayable contributions. The program took an 
investment approach, targeting an average sharing ratio of not more than 33% (with typical 
project sharing ratios ranging between 25% and 30%). The TPC program sha red, with its 
private sector partners, in the risks and the rewards. The rewards to the program consisted 
of both financial returns and economic benefits. The Program manages the contributions so 
that all repayments are recycled into programming, allowing potential for future growth.  
6. Eligible recipients for funding include: firms, organizations or institutions established in 
Canada, which were prepared to conduct research, development and innovation activities in 
the eligible areas, and which demonstrate d their ability to achieve the stated objectives of 
the proposed project.  
7. The program disbursed $975,619 in FY 2014/15 and $1,279,245 in FY 2015/16  
8. The program was established in 1996 and is no longer accepting applications. The Terms 
and Conditions  are in effect solely to administer contribution agreements which were (e.g. 
payments, audits, monitoring, repayments) approved up to December 31, 2006.  
 
1.31  Western Diversification Program  
1. The Western Diversification Program.  
2. The notification covers FY  2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
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 e conomic development.  
4. The assistance is provided under the authority of the Western Economic Diversification Act . 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of repayable or non -repayable contributions.  
6. Financial assistance is provided through non -repayable  contributions to not -for-profit 
organizations and repayable contributions to for -profit organizations. With respect to the 
former, Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) has directed its resources towards 
working in collaboration with many partners including all levels of government, academic 
institutions, and not -for-profit organizations to enhance economic activity in Western 
Canada. With respect to the latter, WD helps western -based small and medium -sized 
enterprises (SMEs) bring innovative techno logy-based products, processes and services to 
market.  
7. Expenditures totalled $91,294,174 in FY 2014/2015, and $82,739,434 in FY 2015/2016.  
8. The Program was established in December 1987 and is ongoing.  
 
1.32  Women's Enterprise Initiative  
1. Women's Enterpri se Initiative (WEI).  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The purpose of the Women's Enterprise Initiative is to encourage the establishment and 
growth of women -owned and controlled businesses, encourage self -employment and 
business de velopment, and to promote economic equality between men and women. The 
program objectives are to: introduce and promote the concept of entrepreneurship in 
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  services to help women develop the experience, expertise, assets and credit track records 
enabling them to increase both the number and strength of women -owned businesses in 
Western Canada.  
4. Assistance is provided under authority of the Western Economic Diversification Act. 
5. Financial assistance is provided in either non -repayable or conditionally repayable 
contributions to Women's Enterprise Centres (WECs), which are non -profit organizations.  
6. Non-repayable contributions are provided to 4 provincial WECs - one each in British 
Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. This supports the operating costs of their 
administrative and business service activities. In addition, with contributions previously 
provided by Western Economic Diversification, the WECs provide wo men-owned small 
businesses with loans of up to $150,000 on commercial terms.  
7. Expenditures totalled $3,901,435 in FY 2014/2015 and $3,802,500 in FY 2015/2016.  
8. The program was created in 1995. The current terms and conditions were continued 
indefinite ly effective October 2009.  
 
2  AGRICULTURE  
2.1  2014 Canada -British Columbia Avian Influenza Assistance Initiative  
1. Canada -British Columbia Avian Influenza Assistance Initiative  
2. The notification covers FY 2015 -16. 
3. The objective of the Initiative was to he lp assist poultry producers in British Columbia (BC) 
with the extraordinary recovery resulting from an outbreak of Avian Influenza in 
December  2014.  
4. Authority: Farm Income Protection Act, Section 12(5)  
5. Assistance was provided in the form of compensat ion 
6. The 2014 Canada -British Columbia Avian Influenza Assistance Initiative, developed under 
the federal -provincial -territorial AgriRecovery framework, provided operators of infected 
commercial premises up to:  
• 90% reimbursement for extraordinary cleani ng, disinfection and stage two 
composting costs, to a maximum of:  
o $2.39 per turkey  
o $1.80 per broiler breeder ($2.93 justified by acceptable receipts)  
o For egg layers receipts are required to a maximum of $5.00 per bird.  
• 90% reimbursement for rep air and replacement costs of equipment damaged as a 
direct result of cleaning and disinfection activities;  
• 90 percent of the destruction and disposal costs of eggs, chicks or birds that could not 
be marketed as a direct result of avian influenza, and  
• Payment for birds from infected premises that died prior to the Canadian Food 
Inspection Agency destruction order to a maximum of:  
o $60 per Broiler Breeder  
o $70 per Meat Turkey  
o $30 per Egg Layer  
The initiative also reimbursed 90% of cleaning and d isinfection costs incurred by the two 
small flock premises identified during the response.  
7. For the 2015/16 fiscal year, 14 producers participated in the program.  
 
Year (Fiscal)  Total Federal Contribution  
($ Thousands)  Per Producer  
($) 
 
2015/16  407.70  29,121  
 
8. Canada -British Columbia Avian Influenza Assistance Initiative was available in fiscal 
year 2015- 16. 
 
2.2  2014 Canada -Manitoba Forage Shortfall and Transportation Assistance Initiative  
1. Canada -Manitoba Forage Shortfall and Transportation Assistan ce Initiative  
2. The notification covers FY 2014 -15 and 2015 -16. 
3. The objective of the Initiative was to help Manitoba livestock producers experiencing forage 
shortages caused by elevated water levels, secure the feed they need to maintain their 
breeding  herds over the 2014/15 winter feeding season.  G/SCM/N/315/CAN  
 
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  4. Authority: Farm Income Protection Act, Section 12(5)  
5. Assistance was provided in the form of compensation  
6. The 2014 Canada -Manitoba Forage Shortfall and Transportation Assistance Initiative 
provided ass istance to Manitoba livestock producers who are experiencing extraordinary 
costs caused by elevated water levels or excess moisture conditions in 2014. The Forage 
Shortfall component provided feed assistance to producers in the Lake Manitoba and Lake 
Winni pegosis regions, including Lake St. Martin, to maintain their breeding herds over the 
winter feeding season of 2014 -2015. For producers across the province, the initiative 
covered up to $0.16 per tonne per loaded kilometre for the transportation of forage/ feed 
and up to $0.08 per head per loaded kilometre for transportation of breeding livestock and 
their unweaned calves to feed sources. For the producers in the Lake Manitoba/Lake 
Winnipegosis regions, including Lake St. Martin, the initiative provided feed  purchase 
assistance of up to $50 per tonne. Payments were calculated based on the feed need for 
individual farm operations. This federal -provincial initiative was delivered under the 
AgriRecovery Framework, which allows governments to respond to unforesee n disasters that 
result in extraordinary costs for producers and where assistance required is beyond what is 
available under existing programs.  
7. For the 2014/15 fiscal year, 0 producers participated in the program. For the 2015/16 fiscal 
year, 470 produ cers participated in the program.  
 
Year (Fiscal)  Total Federal Contribution  
($ Millions)  Per Producer  
($) 
 
2014/15  
2015/16  0.00 
2.20 0 
4,691  
 
8. The Canada -Manitoba Forage Shortfall and Transportation Assistance Initiative was available 
in fiscal year 20 14-15, and 2015 -16. 
 
2.3  Canada -Nova Scotia Fire Blight Initiative  
1. Canada -Nova Scotia Fire Blight Initiative  
2. The notification covers FY 2015 -16. 
3. The objective of the Initiative was to provide urgent financial assistance to help tree fruit 
producers wi th the extraordinary costs related to an industry -led strategy to combat an 
outbreak of fire blight and reduce the disease to manageable levels.  
4. Authority: Farm Income Protection Act, Section 12(5)  
5. Assistance was provided in the form of compensation  
6. The initiative was comprised of two tiers to support tree fruit producers: Tier 1 - All tree fruit 
producers would be eligible for a payment of up to $300 per acre for chemical spray 
expenses over the pre -disaster industry average of $300 per acre to as sist in overall 
industry strategy of disease control. Tier 2 - All tree fruit producers who participated in an 
industry initiated disaster inspection with moderately to severely impacted blocks of trees 
would be reimbursed for the cost of the inspection – up to a maximum of $400 per 
producer. For any acres of trees under 10 years of age identified as moderately to severely 
affected by the inspection, an additional payment of $400 per acre for additional labour 
costs; and an orchard re -establishment payment o f up to $8 per tree with a deductible on 
the eligible trees of 3% of the number of trees in the producer's orchard.  
7. For the 2015/16 fiscal year, 49 producers participated in the program.  
 
Year (Fiscal)  Total Federal Contribution  
($ Thousands)  Per Produ cer 
($) 
 
2015/16  780.81  15,935  
 
8. The Canada -Nova Scotia Fire Blight Initiative was available in fiscal year 2015 -16.  
 
2.4  Canada -Nova Scotia Maple Sector Initiative  
1. Canada -Nova Scotia Maple Sector Initiative  
2. The notification covers FY 2015 -16. G/SCM/N/315/CAN  
 
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  3. The objective of the Initiative was to assist maple syrup producers with the extraordinary 
costs of repairing sap collection systems that were damaged by heavy snowfall in 
winter  2015.  
4. Authority: Farm Income Protection Act, Section 12(5)  
5. Assistance was  provided in the form of compensation  
6. An investment of up to $950,000 to help Nova Scotia maple syrup producers with the 
recovery costs to re -establish sap collection systems damaged by excessive snowfall during 
the winter of 2015. The initiative provid ed a maximum payment of up to $5.50 per 
damaged tap and associated infrastructure with total damage estimated through an 
inspection. Producers were required to provide receipts for actual expenses incurred, with 
the program payout representing 90% of the c ost of material on the receipt.  
7. For the 2015/16 fiscal year, 28 producers participated in the program.  
 
Year (Fiscal)  Total Federal Contribution  
($ Thousands)  Per Producer  
($) 
 
2015/16  586.95  20.962  
 
8. The Canada -Nova Scotia Maple Sector Initiative w as available in fiscal year 2015 -16.  
 
2.5  Hog Industry Loan Loss Reserve Program  
1. Hog Industry Loan Loss Reserve Program (HILLRP).  
2. The notification covers FY 2014 -15 and 2015 -16. 
3. The objective of the HILLRP was to help hog producers get better loan t erms by sharing the 
risk with financial institutions in consolidating short term debt into long term loans.  
4. Assistance is provided under the authority of the Farm Income Protection Act, Section 12(5) 
and Order in Council #612654 . 
5. Assistance was provi ded in the form of contributions to a loan loss reserve. If at any time 
before April 30, 2025 a loan becomes impaired (90 days in arrears), and the lender decides 
to realize on the HILLRP loan, the lender can draw a defined percentage of its net losses 
from its reserve fund account, after completing collection activities as per regular 
commercial practices.  
6. The HILLRP was designed to create additional cash flows in the form of government 
guaranteed loans, but it was not meant to add more debt to hog oper ations. The program 
helped 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 applicants but would not 
exceed fifteen years. Loan amounts approved by lenders would be based on a borrower's 
business plan and the size of operation at competitive commercial interest rates. HILLRP 
loans were issued by participating financial  lenders on behalf of Agriculture and Agri -Food 
Canada (AAFC). AAFC deposited a portion of the value of the loan in a reserve fund account 
with the lenders. As a result, lenders would be bearing a portion of the risk for loans. 
Maximum loan amounts would b e 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 H ILLRP (either payments or loans), but not from both.  
7. For the 2009 fiscal year, a total of 263 loans were issued. This number has not changed 
since the programme closed.  
 
Year (Calendar)  Total Default ($ million)  Per Producer  
($) 
 
2014/2015  
2015/2016  1.91 
22.76  2 
3 
 
8. The Hog Industry Loan Loss Reserve Program 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 A pril 2025, whichever 
comes first.  
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  3  FISHERIES  
3.1  Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy Allocation Transfer Program  
1. Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy Allocation Transfer Program (ATP).  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/15 and 2015/16.  
3. Following the Sparrow decision by the Supreme Court of Canada in 1990, 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, soci al 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 $4,180,900 in FY 2014/15 and $4,409,416 in FY 
2015/16.  
8. The program began in 1994 a nd is ongoing.  
 
3.2  Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative  
1. Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI).  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/15 and 2015/16.  
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 environmental ly 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 participating communities in developing the 
business knowledge, skills, and resources to make full use of existing access and to 
participate equal ly in fisheries co -management.  
7. The program expenditures totalled $10,318,670 in FY 2014/15 and $7,856,777 in FY 
2015/16.  
8. The program was announced on 7 July 2007 and recently approved as an ongoing program.  
 
3.3  Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries In itiative  
1. Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (PICFI).  
2. The notification covers the FY 2014/15 and 2015/16.  
3. The objective of PICFI is to achieve a fair, sustainable, integrated commercial fishery on 
Canada's west coast, in which all c ommercial participants fish under common and 
transparent rules. One of the key pillars to support this objective is to address First Nations 
interests in increasing their participation in commercial fisheries. It also supports higher 
standards of accountab ility for all resource users, through enhanced fisheries monitoring 
and reporting 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 fishing 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 ac cess 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 
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  capacity building to support development of First Nation fisheries enterprises based on best 
practices.  
7. The program expenditures totalled $22,045,931 in FY 2014/15 and $22 ,049,852 in FY 
2015/16.  
8. The program was announced in 2007 and recently approved as an ongoing program.  
 
4  NATURAL RESOURCES  
4.1  Clean Energy Fund  
1. Clean Energy Fund (CEF).  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The objective of the CEF w as to support the development of the new, cutting -edge energy 
technologies that are essential for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) and other air emissions 
in energy production, transmission, distribution and use.  
4. Funding for this program was provided for u nder the authority of the Department of Natural 
Resources Act and the Resources and Technical Surveys Act . 
5. The program provides funding through conditionally repayable contributions, for technology 
demonstration projects.  
6. Eligible recipients are for -profit and not -for-profit organizations legally incorporated or 
registered in Canada; utilities; industry associations; research associations; academic 
institutions; provincial, territorial and regional and municipal governments and their 
departments and a gencies.  
7. The program expenditures for contributions was $6,593,000 in FY 2014/2015 and $0 (Nil) in 
FY 2015/2016.  
8. The program began in January 2009 and ended on 31 March 2015.  
 
4.2  ecoENERGY For Renewable Power Program  
1. ecoENERGY for Renewable Power Pro gram 
2. The notification covers FY 2014/15 and 2015/16  
3. Launched on April 1, 2007, the objective of the program was to encourage the deployment 
of low -impact renewable power in Canada by providing a financial incentive for electricity 
generated from qual ifying projects.  
4. The program entered into contribution agreements for 104 projects by March 31, 2011, with 
a total allocated funding of approximately $1.4 billion. The program authority is the Clean 
Energy Agenda, a component of the 2006 Clean Air Act.  The program spending was initiated 
under Department of Natural Resources Canada authorities in 2007.  
5. The subsidy is provided in the form of a 1 cent per kilowatt -hour incentive on the production 
of electricity from qualifying renewable energy projects  such as wind, solar, biomass, and 
low-impact hydroelectricity.  
6. Eligible recipients of the program are owners of qualifying projects. These are typically 
independent power producers or utilities; however, a few projects use the electricity 
generated fo r their own consumption.  
7. The total amount budgeted for incentive payments in FY 2014/15 was $137,938,400. The 
total amount budged for incentive payments in FY 2015/16 was $137,938,400. The per -unit 
subsidy was 1 cent per kilowatt -hour of electricity pr oduced.  
8. The program was launched in 2007. Qualifying projects are eligible to receive the incentive 
for 10 years from the date of project commissioning, until March 31, 2021.  
 
4.3  ecoENERGY Innovation Initiative  
1. ecoENERGY Innovation Initiative (ecoEII).  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The objective of the ecoEII is to support energy technology innovation to produce and use 
energy in a cleaner and more efficient way. The ecoEII will also help in the search for 
long-term solutions to reducing and eliminating air pollutants from energy production and 
use. 
4. Funding for this program was provided for under the authority of the Department of Natural 
Resources Act and the Resources and Technical Surveys Act.  
5. The program provides fund ing through non -repayable contributions, for R&D projects and 
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  6. Eligible recipients are legal entities validly incorporated or registered in Canada, including 
electricity and ga s utilities, companies, industry associations, research associations, 
standards organizations, aboriginal and community groups, Canadian academic institutions, 
and provincial, territorial, regional and municipal governments and their departments and 
agenci es. 
7. The program expenditures for contributions was $40,855,000 in FY 2014/2015 and 
$20,669,000 in FY 2015/2016.  
8. The program began on 2 August 2011 and ended on 31 March 2016.  
 
4.4  Forest Innovation Program  
1. Forest Innovation Program (FIP).  
2. The notif ication covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The goal of the Forest Innovation Program (FIP) is to support pre -competitive research, 
development and technology transfer activities in Canada's forest sector. Together, these 
activities will help to position  the sector for growth and enable it to participate in niche 
products areas such as bioenergy, biochemicals, nanotechnology and advanced construction 
materials.  
4. Funding for this program is provided for under the authority of the Department of Natural 
Resources Act and the Forestry Act.  
5. Assistance was provided in the form of non -repayable contributions.  
6. The recipients were FPInnovations, Université de Moncton, University of New Brunswick, 
Canadian Institute of Forestry, Forest Ecosystem Science Co -operative, Ontario Ministry of 
Natural Resources, Foothills Research Institute, University of Victoria, University of British 
Columbia, University of Alberta, University of Toronto, University of Quebec at Montreal, 
Nipissing University, University of Guelp h University of Sherbrooke, Northern Hardwood 
Research Institute, and Association of BC Forest Professionals.  
7. The program budget was $31,000,000 FY 2014/2015 and $ 30,000,000 in FY 2015/2016.  
8. This program was created on April 1, 2012 and is set to e xpire on March 31, 2018.  
 
4.5  Investments in Forest Industry Transformation Program  
1. Investments in Forest Industry Transformation Program (IFIT).  
2. The notification covers FY 2014 -2015 and 2015 -2016.  
3. The Investments in Forest Industry Transformation Pro gram provides targeted investments 
for projects that implement new technologies leading to non -traditional high -value forest 
products including bioenergy, biomaterials, bio -chemicals and next generation building 
products.  
4. Funding for this program was pr ovided for under the authority of the Department of Natural 
Resources Act and the Energy Efficiency Ac t. 
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 Canada. Projects were selected for funding 
through a competitive process.  
7. The initial iteration of the program, 2010 -2014, was capped at $100 million over 4 years. 
The program was extended i n 2014 for an additional four years to 2018 with an additional 
$90.4 million in funding. Individual contributions to eligible recipients varies based on 
amounts approved following the submission of a formal proposal and cannot exceed $20 
million per recipi ent over the life of the program. The program budget was $7.7 million in 
FY 2014/15 and $22.8 million in FY 2015/16.  
8. The program was launched on 2 August 2010, and was extended in 2014 for an additional 
four years to March 31, 2018.  
 
4.6  Lower Churchill Loa n Guarantee  
1. Lower Churchill Loan Guarantee.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The objective of this action is to provide a loan guarantee for the construction of the Lower 
Churchill projects, which are being built to meet electri city demand in Newfoundland and 
Labrador and Nova Scotia. The Lower Churchill projects consist of the 824 -megawatt 
Muskrat Falls Generating Station near Happy Valley – Goose Bay in Labrador, the Labrador 
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  Generating Station, the Labrador -Island Link that connects the Muskrat Falls Generating 
Station to transmission infrastructure on the Avalon Peninsula in Newfoundland, and the 
Maritime Link, which connects transmissi on infrastructure in central Newfoundland to Cape 
Breton, Nova Scotia via the Cabot Strait.  
4. The loan guarantees for the Lower Churchill projects were granted under the legislative 
authority of the Oil Substitution and Conservation Act . 
5. Assistance has  been provided in the form of loan guarantees.  
6. For each project, a special purpose trust vehicle issued bonds in public debt markets, for 
which payment of interest and repayment of principal has been guaranteed by the 
Government of Canada. The total amo unt of project debt that has been guaranteed by 
Canada is $6.3 billion. No further loans for these projects had been guaranteed by Canada 
as of March 31, 2016.  
7. The total amount of project debt that has been guaranteed by Canada is $6.3 billion.  
8. The l oan guarantee agreement for Muskrat Falls, Labrador Transmission Assets and 
Labrador -Island Link was signed in early December 2013, and the Canada -guaranteed 
bonds for these projects were subsequently issued in mid -December 2013, and have 
maturity dates va rying from June 1, 2029 to December 1, 2053. The loan guarantee 
agreement for the Maritime Link was signed in early March 2014 and the Canada -
guaranteed bonds for the Maritime Link were subsequently issued in April 2014 and mature 
on December 1, 2052.  
 
4.7  Wind Power Production Incentive  
1. Wind Power Production Incentive.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/15 and 2015/16.  
3. The objective of the program was to encourage the deployment of wind power generation in 
Canada by providing an incentive on the electric ity produced from qualifying projects.  
4. The program entered into contribution agreements for 22 projects. Total incentive budget 
was approximately $323 million. Program spending was initiated under Department of 
Natural Resources Canada authorities in 2 002.  
5. The subsidy was a production incentive of 1 cent per kilowatt -hour of electricity generated 
from qualifying large scale wind energy projects.  
6. The incentive was provided to owners of qualifying wind energy projects.  
7. The total amount budgete d for incentive payments in FY 2014/15 was $22,700,000. The 
total amount budged for incentive payments in FY 2015/16 was $17,300,000. The per -unit 
subsidy was 1 cent per kilowatt -hour of electricity produced.  
8. Projects are eligible to receive the incenti ve for ten years of electricity production from the 
date of the project commissioning. The program was launched in 2002. Contribution 
Agreements under this program will end on March 31, 2017.  
 
5  OTHER  
5.1  Book Publishing Support Program, Block Grants and Emergin g Publisher Grants  
1. Book Publishing Support Program, Block Grants and Emerging Publisher Grants.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The program provides financial assistance to Canadian publishers to support the publishing 
of Cana dian 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, administ ers 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. Par ticipating 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 award ed to eligible book publishers for translation of 
Canadian -authored book -length works, and for the production of large -format art books. 
Foreign publishers can apply for grants to cover the cost of the translation of Canadian -
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  7. In FY 2014/ 2015, total grants awarded were $9,256,600 for Block Grant recipients and 
$207,000 for emerging publishers. In FY 2015/2016, total grants awarded were $9,223,800 
for Block Grant recipients and $80,000 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 (CBF) (formerly the Book Publishing Industry Development Program).  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015 -2016.  
3. The objective of the program i s 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 Can adian -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 -authored books. The program provides 
support for projects th at strengthen the book industry's infrastructure and supply chain. The 
CBF also helps to improve the capacity of the Canadian book industry to develop and 
increase sales of Canadian -authored books.  
7. The program provided $36,000,000 in funding in FY 2014/ 2015 and $36,600,000 in FY 
2015/2016.  
8. The program was established in 1979.  
 
5.3  Canada Periodical Fund  
1. Canada Periodical Fund.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The objective of the Canada Periodical Fund is to ensure that Canadia ns 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 program's fund ing 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 Inno vation: This component offers support for projects by small and mid -sized 
periodical publishers. Projects are evaluated against assessment criteria and funding is 
based on merit and project type. Funding can represent up to 75% of the total eligible 
costs of the project.  
 Collective Initiatives: This component offers 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.  
7. The annual budget for the Canada Periodical Fund is $74,800,000. It is broken down as 
follows: $71,300,000 for Aid to Publishers, $2,000,000 for Collective Initiatives and 
$1,500,000 for Business Innovati on. This program disbursed $70,336,920 in FY 2014/2015 
and $73,011,804 in FY 2015/2016.  
8. The Canada Periodical Fund began in 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 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The program encourages excellence in artistic expression and fosters awareness of the 
contemporary arts and literature in Canada, through support for the publication of literary 
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  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 40% of the copies printed; respect intellectual property. Eligibl e 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 (except for electronic magazines). The amount of the Canada Council's 
grant is based on the magazine's demonstr ated 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 2014/2015, $3,166,400 was disbursed. In FY 2015/2016, $3,116,084 was disbur sed. 
8. The program was established in 1972.  
 
PROVINCIAL PROGRAMS  
6  ALBERTA  
6.1  Strategic Research and Development Grant Program  
1. Strategic Research and Development Grant Program  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/15 and 2015/16.  
3. The Strategic Research and  Development Grant Program is designed to enable both basic 
and applied research initiatives. The Program provides grant assistance for entities involved 
in Alberta's livestock and meat industry  
4. Funding for this Program is provided from the budget of th e Ministry of Alberta Agriculture 
and Forestry.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a grant.  
6. Recipients of the grants consist of universities and producers/processors.  
7. Expenditures were $12,158,467 in FY 2014/15 and $13,071,029 in FY 2015/16.  
8. The Program was created in 2009 and is ongoing.  
 
7  BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC ) 
7.1  BC Feeder Associations Loan Guarantee Program  
1. BC Feeder Associations Loan Guarantee Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/15 and 2015/16.  
3. The Feeder Associations Loan Gu arantee Program was introduced to help BC beef and sheep 
producers add more value to their livestock operations by helping them raise their calves or 
lambs to heavier weights before selling.  
4. Funding is provided under the authority of the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Lands.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of Loan Guarantee.  
6. Under this program, associations borrow money from banks or credit unions and purchase 
cattle or sheep for grassing, or feeding out on farm or feedlot.  
7. Under this progr am the loans limits are $50,000 for the first year, $75,000 for the second 
year, $150,000 for the third year and $300,000 for the subsequent years. No payments 
have ever been made on this program.  
8. The assistance was first provided in 1990 and is ongoin g. 
 
7.2  Food and Beverage Processing Initiative  
1. Food and Beverage Processing Initiative.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/15 and 2015/16.  
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 
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  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 v alue chain partners and;  
 Enhance communications and coordination among industry stakeholders.  
7. This program disbursed $19,650 in FY 2014/2015 and $60,172 in FY 2015/2016. The 
Initiative aims for an overall 50:50 balance between industry contribution and fund 
contribution.  
8. The assistance was first provided in 2004 and is ongoing.  
 
7.3  Gallagher Lake Irrigation Infrastructure  
1. Gallagher Lake Irrigation Infrastructure Project.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and FY 2015/2016.  
3. The program was a o ne-time grant to the Town of Oliver, BC to assist with a project to 
repair the irrigation system that the area's fruit, vegetable, and crop producers depend on 
for water to grow their products.  
4. Funding is provided under the authority of the BC Ministry  of Agriculture.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a grant.  
6. The funding was made available for the Town of Oliver, BC.  
7. The program disbursed $0 in FY 2014/2015 and $525,000 in FY 2015/2016.  
8. The program was a one -time grant disbursed in 2016 . 
 
7.4  Green Carbon Tax Relief Grant  
1. Green Carbon Tax Relief Grant.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/15 and 2015/16.  
3. This program provided carbon tax relief to B.C. commercial greenhouse producers.  
4. Funding is provided under the authority of the BC M inistry of Agriculture.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a grant.  
6. Assistance is directed to eligible commercial greenhouse growers including vegetable 
growers, floriculture growers, wholesale nurseries and forest seedlings growers.  
7. This prog ram disbursed $7,123,399 in FY 2014/2015 and $7,107,461 in FY 2015/2016.  
8. This assistance was first provided in March 2012 and is ongoing.  
 
7.5  Invasive Plant Program  
1. Invasive Plant Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/15 and 2015/16.  
3. The Invasi ve Plant Program works with stakeholders and land managers across the province 
to develop and implement best management practices to mitigate the economic, social and 
ecological impacts of invasive plants.  
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative au thority of the BC Ministry of Forests, Lands 
and Natural Resource Operations.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a grant.  
6. Funding is directed to local governments, provincial and regional invasive species 
organizations (societies).  
7. This program  disbursed $1,787,000 in FY 2014/2015 and $1,973,300 in FY 2015/2016.  
8. This assistance was first provided in 2001 and is ongoing.  
 
7.6  Livestock Protection Program  
1. Livestock Protection Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The Livestock Protection Program will provide verification and mitigation services to cattle 
and sheep producers for injury, harassment or death loss caused by wolves and coyotes.  
4. The funding is a shared cost arrangement between the BC Cattlemen's Associat ion and the 
BC Ministry of Agriculture.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of grants.  G/SCM/N/315/CAN  
 
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  6. All producers who raise beef, dairy and sheep in B.C. are eligible for assistance under the 
program.  
7. The program disbursed $0 in FY 2014/2015 and $62,500 in FY 2015/2016.  
8. The assistance was first provided in 2016 and is ongoing.  
 
7.7  Livestock Waste Tissue Initiative  
1. Livestock Waste Tissue Initiative.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/15 and 2015/16.  
3. Funding is provided to help slaughterhouse facility oper ators, 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 $97,004 in FY 2014/2015 and $126,298 in FY 2015/2016.  
8. This assistance was first provided in 2005 and is  ongoing.  
 
7.8  Orchard Replant Program  
1. Orchard Replant Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/15 and 2015/16.  
3. This assistance provides financial assistance to BC tree fruit industry to expand their 
domestic markets through the replanting of premium  varieties of tree fruits.  
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the BC Ministry of Agriculture.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a grant.  
6. Funding is directed to the BC apple and tree fruit growers.  
7. This program disburs ed $0 in FY 2014/2015 and $1,069,891 in FY 2015/2016.  
8. The assistance was first provided in 2015 and is ongoing.  
 
8  MANITOBA  
8.1  Manitoba Prospectors Assistance Program  
1. Manitoba Prospectors Assistance Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 201 5/2016.  
3. The Manitoba Prospectors Assistance Program provides financial assistance for non -fuel 
mineral exploration in Manitoba. The program is designed 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 conducting mineral prospecting activities in 
Manitoba. Applicants must hold a Manitoba P rospecting Licence, be self -employed, 
experienced prospectors, and have a prospecting project within Manitoba on mineral 
dispositions held by the applicant or open Crown mineral land. Applicants must have a 
prospecting target that includes rocks or mineral s other than crushed rock for construction 
purposes, sand, gravel, natural gas and petroleum.  
7. Assistance of up to 50% of approved eligible 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. The program disbursed $12,310 in FY 2014/2015 and $12,310 in FY 
2015/2016.  
8. This program was introduced April 2008 and is ongoing . 
 
8.2  Mineral Exploration Assistance Program  
1. Mineral Exploration Assistance Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The Mineral Exploration Assistance Program provides financial assistance for non -fuel 
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  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 M ines and 
Minerals Act.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of grants.  
6. The program is available to companies or individuals conducting mineral exploration in 
Manitoba.  
7. Grant assistance is provided covering 25% - 50% of eligible exploration expenditu res up to 
a maximum of $200,000 per recipient, per fiscal year, depending on area of exploration. 
The total amount granted was $1,237,039 for FY 2014/2015 and $1,746,030 for FY 
2015/2016.  
8. This program was introduced April 2008 and is ongoing.  
 
8.3  Northern Fisherman's Freight Assistance Program  
1. Northern Fisherman's Freight Assistance (NFFA) Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The NFFA program assists marginally viable commercial fishing operations through partial 
subsidizati on 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 corpora tion. 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of grants.  
6. Assistance is available to fishermen employed in the fishery sector. Eligible species for 
freight assistance are whitefish, pike, lake trout, perch, goldeye, tullibee, and suckers.  
7. Under this pro gram, 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. The total amount disbursed was 
$400,000 for FY 2014/2015 and $400,000 for FY 2015/2016.  
8. The program was established in 1976 and is ongoing.  
 
9  NEW BRUNSWICK  
Nil 
 
10  NEWFOUNDLAND AND LAB RADOR  
10.1  Business Development Support Program  
1. Business Development Support Program  
2. This notification covers FY 2014/15 and FY 2015/16  
3. The objective of the program is to provide support to Newfoundland and Labrador small and 
medium -sized businesses with opportu nities to increase their productivity and improve their 
competitiveness. The intent of the program is to supports SMEs who demonstrate a desire 
develop and grow by improving the operations of their business and investing in their 
people.  
4. The program is provided under the authority of the Business Investment Corporation, a 
Crown corporation of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.  
5. The program provides a non -repayable contribution/grant to a maximum of $100,000 per 
year per company. Normally, the  contribution level will be based on a maximum of 25% of 
eligible costs, with businesses identifying their access to the remaining 75% to complete the 
project with the exception of consulting services and travel stipends.  
6. The program is available to sma ll and medium -sized businesses in strategic sectors. Monies 
are generally provided to assist with advertising and marketing costs in a destination 
market or for participation in foreign trade missions or trade shows.  
7. The total budget for 2014/15 was $2. 3 million with 203 projects approved at an average 
project size of $11,464. The total budget for 2015/16 was $3.7 million with 252 projected 
approved with an average project size of $14,540.  
8. The program was created in 2013 and is ongoing.  
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  10.2  Newfoundland  and Labrador Interactive Digital Media (IDM) Tax Credit  
1. Newfoundland and Labrador Interactive Digital Media (IDM) Tax Credit  
2. This notification covers calendar year 2016.  
3. The program provides support to the technology sector and to support econom ic diversity in 
the province.  
4. The authority for the Interactive Digital Media (IDM) Tax Credit is pursuant to Section 46.3 
of the Income Tax Act, 2000 as well as the Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit Regulations.  
5. The credit is a refundable tax cr edit. It is classified as a tax transfer pursuant to Public 
Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) 3510.  
6. To be eligible for the IDM credit, a corporation developing an interactive digital media 
product must:  
 Be primarily carrying on the business of interactive digital media development;  
 Have a permanent establishment in the province of NL;  
 Be a taxable Canadian corporation;  
 Hold a valid registration certificate under the IDM Tax Credit program.  
 
Eligible expenditures include eligible salaries and 65% of eligi ble remuneration. The credit 
value is limited to $40,000 per employee per year and $2 million per company, or group of 
associated companies, per year. The value of the credit may also be reduced subject to 
government assistance received in respect of the p roject.  
7. When the program was first announced in 2015, $1 million had initially been budgeted for 
the program. The value of the subsidy, on a per unit basis, will vary depending on the 
degree of eligible expenditures included as part of each application.  On a per unit basis, the 
value of the subsidy was $255,000 in 2016. The value of tax credits issued was $0.0 million 
in FY 2015/16 and $0.3 million in 2016/17.  
8. This measure was first implemented in 2015 with an effective date of January 1, 2015. The 
Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit is available during the period of January 1, 2015 to 
December 31, 2019 inclusive unless subject to renewal.  
 
10.3  Junior Exploration Assistance Program  
1. Junior Exploration Assistance Program (JEA) - aims to grow the mineral inventory of the 
Province and assist advance mineral discoveries through the stages of defining NI 43 -101 
compliant mineral resources. Companies primarily engaged in mineral exploration and/or 
mining may be eligible. Funding will provide financial support of 40 -75% of approved 
exploration costs, to a maximum of $150,000 per project on the Island of Newfoundland 
and $225,000 for Labrador -based projects.  
2. This notification covers FY 2014/15 and FY15/16. Please note that the program was updated 
on April 1, 2016.  
3. The objective of the Junior Exploration Assistance Program is to grow the mineral inventory 
of the Province through the discovery of new mineral districts, occurrences, prospects and 
deposits. The program also aims to advance mineral discoveries t hrough the stages of 
defining NI 43 -101 compliant mineral resources.  
4. Authority for the subsidy is based on Government of Newfoundland and Labrador budget 
data as per the Estimates of the Program Expenditure and Revenue of the Consolidated 
Revenue Fund 2 016-17 which allocates $1.3 million for Junior Exploration Assistance grants 
to the budget of the Department of Natural Resources. Funding is in the form of a non -
repayable grant to reimburse approved expenditures.  
5. JEA is available to companies primaril y engaged in mineral exploration and/or mining. These 
companies are permitted to be in receipt of direct or indirect revenues from mineral/mining 
operations; however, exploration activities conducted on Mining Leases with active 
operations are ineligible. Companies must be registered with the Registry of Companies as 
per the Corporations Act (RSNL 1990, Chapter C -36) to carry on business in Newfoundland 
and Labrador.  
 
Assistance will be paid out proportionately to all validated projects with a maximum of 
$150,000 for Island (Newfoundland) based projects and $225,000 for Labrador based 
projects. Companies may submit reports for multiple properties; however subsequent 
requests for funding will only be considered after first submissions from all participating 
companies have received full funding. Multiple grants will not be awarded for the same 
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  6. The JEA budget for the 2016 calendar year is $1.3 million. This funding will provide financial 
support of 40 -75% of approved exploration cos ts based on:  
• Grassroots exploration.  
o Grassroots exploration refers to regional geochemical and geophysical surveys.  
o For exploration companies not in receipt of mineral revenue, the program 
provides 75% of eligible grassroots costs up to a maximum of $150,000 per 
project in Newfoundland and up to $225,000 per project in Labrador.  
o For companies receiving money from mineral operations, the program provides 
50% of eligible grassroots costs up to a maximum of $150,000 per project on 
the Island of Newfoun dland and up to $225,000 per project in Labrador.  
• Non-grassroots exploration.  
o For exploration companies not in receipt of mineral revenue, the program 
provides 50% of eligible costs up to a maximum of $150,000 per project in 
Newfoundland and up to $225 ,000 per project in Labrador.  
o For companies receiving money from mineral operations, the program provides 
40% of eligible costs up to a maximum of $150,000 per project in 
Newfoundland and up to $225,000 per project in Labrador.  
7. 2014-15 18 JEA grants t otalling $1.39 million  
2015-16  13 JEA grants totalling $960,000  
8. Duration of the program is the calendar year (January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016) for 
exploration activity, final report due January 31, 2017 and payments disbursed upon receipt 
and revi ew of all technical reports approved under the program for that year (2016).  
 
11  NORTHWEST TERRITORIE S 
11.1  Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) Program  
1. Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED)  
2. The notification covers FY  2014/2015 and 2015/2016  
3. The SEED Policy provides contributions toward starting out in business, improving capacity 
or skills, and helping small communities to expand their local economy.  
4. Funding is provided under the authority of the Department of Industry, Tourism and 
Investment.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a contribution.  
6. All NWT businesses, business associations, band/community councils and individuals are 
eligible to apply for SEED funding. Specific eligibilities are provided und er the individual 
program elements of the Policy. The maximum amount available per applicant is up to 
$25,000 to any one applicant in any fiscal year; depending on program category.  
Contributions made under the SEED Policy fall under five program categori es: 
 
 Entrepreneur Support  
 Sector Support  
 Community Economic Development  
 Micro Business  
 Business Intelligence and Networking  
 
7. In the 2014/2015 fiscal year, ITI provided $4,149,323 in contributions to 472 individuals, 
businesses and organizations in the NWT. In the 2015/2016 fiscal year, ITI provided 
$3,940,628 in contributions to 472 individuals, businesses and organizations in the NWT.  
8. The program was created in 2007 and is ongoing.  
 
11.2  Commercial Fishery Assistance Industry Support Program  
1. Commercial Fishery Assistance Industry Support  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016  
3. The purpose of the program is to offset the high freight and production costs associated with 
operating commercial fisheries in the NWT.  
4. Funding is prov ided under the authority of the Department of Industry, Tourism and 
Investment.  
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  6. Assistance eligibility is restricted to commercial fishermen, holders of commercial fishing 
licences, and members of  the Northwest Territories Fishermen's Federation (NWTFF). There 
are six program schedules:  
 
• Fish Harvesters Support Program : Program aimed at small producers. Program allows 
NWT fishers to continue to fish and earn an income. Maximum amount available: 
$35,000. Support payments are paid directly to fishers and are based on fish catches 
based on previous year's fish production records as follows:  
o $.50/kg on 10,000kg or less;  
o $.30/kg on 10,000 to 20,000 and  
o $.20/kg on 20,000 to 55,000  
• Commercial Fish Har vesters Support Program : Program aimed at larger producers. 
Program allows NWT fishers to continue to fish and earn an income. Maximum 
amount available: $75,000 Support payments are paid directly to fishers and are 
based on fish catches based on previous y ear's fish production records as follows:  
o $.50/kg on 10,000kg or less;  
o $.30/kg on 10,000 to 20,000 and  
o $.20/kg on 20,000 to 55,000.  
• Fish Harvesters Expansion Program : Funding aimed at assisting fishers to defray a 
portion of costs for capital investments  in their operations and to establish fish 
processing capabilities. Maximum amount available: $70,000  
• Fish Harvesters New Entrants Support Program : Program aims to provide support to 
defray a portion of the costs to enter into the fishery. Maximum amoun t available: 
$10,000  
• Traditional/ Commercial Harvesters Support Program : Program aimed at supporting 
fishers conducting commercial fishing at Kakisa and Tathalina Lakes with production 
and transportation costs, with payments based on previous year's pro duction as 
follows:  
o $.50/kg on 10,000kg or less;  
o $.30/kg on 10,000 to 20,000 and  
o $.20/kg on 20,000 to 55,000  
• Core Funding : Funds assist in defraying a portion of the costs of administration for the 
NWTFF. Maximum amount available: $20,000  
 
7. Total cont ributions of $194,710 were provided in 2014/2015 and total contributions of 
$225,000 were provided in 2015/2016.  
8. The program is ongoing.  
 
12  NOVA SCOTIA  
Nil. 
 
13  NUNAVUT  
13.1  Arts Development Program  
1. Arts Development Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014 /2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The funds available through this program are intended to support projects that encourage 
and strengthen the arts sector in Nunavut.  
4. Funding is provided under the authority of the Nunavut Financial Administration Act . 
5. Assistanc e is provided in the form of a grant.  
6. Assistance is available for Nunavut artists and artists' organizations.  
7. The maximum contribution is $50,000. Annual program budget is $395,000.  
8. The program is ongoing.  
 
13.2  Commercial Fisheries Freight Subsidy  
1. Commercial Fisheries Freight Subsidy.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The objective of the program is to support the transportation of fish to allow Nunavut 
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  4. Funding is provided under the authority of Nunavut Department of Environment.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a grant.  
6. Eligibility is restricted to Nunavut fisheries industry: processors, harvesters, and commercial 
fishing companies.  
7. Under this pro gram, a total of $190,000 is available in total.  
8. The program is ongoing.  
 
13.3  Community Tourism and Cultural Industries Program  
1. Community Tourism and Cultural Industries Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The purpose of t he Community Tourism and Cultural Industries Program is to support 
community -based tourism or cultural industries projects.  
4. Funding is provided under the authority of Nunavut Financial Administration Act . 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a grant . 
6. The program provides assistance to tourism businesses (including accommodations, tour 
operators, etc.), artists and arts organizations.  
7. The maximum contribution is $100,000. Annual program budget is $932,000.  
8. The program is ongoing.  
 
13.4  Film, Telev ision and New Media Development Program  
1. Film, Television and New Media Development Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The purpose of the Film, Television and New Media Development Program is to foster the 
development of film, television and digital media in Nunavut, and the participation of 
Nunavut residents in the industry.  
4. Funding is provided under the authority of Nunavut Financial Administration Act  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a grant.  
6. The program p rovides assistance to Nunavut filmmakers and non -Nunavut filmmakers 
producing films in Nunavut. Contributions are provided by the Nunavut Film Development 
Corporation; the source of the funds is the Government of Nunavut.  
7. Annual budget available for fil m project grants is under $1,000,000.  
8. The program is ongoing.  
 
13.5  Fisheries Development and Diversification fund  
1. Fisheries Development and Diversification fund.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The objective of the program is t o develop and diversify Nunavut's fishing industry within 
the overall guiding principles of conservation and sustainability. To identify and develop new 
fisheries resources that will provide significant economic benefits to the residents of 
Nunavut.  
4. Funding is provided under the authority of Nunavut Department of Environment.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a grant.  
6. Eligibility is restricted to: individuals who are residents of Nunavut; incorporated businesses 
registered as Nunavut Businesses  and whose offices are located within Nunavut, Societies 
registered under the Nunavut Societies Act or not -for-profit corporation registered for the 
purposes of delivering fisheries related projects in Nunavut; government agencies with a 
mandate to deliver  fisheries related projects in Nunavut for the betterment of Nunavut; 
research and development institutions and regional development groups with a mandate to 
deliver fisheries related projects in Nunavut for the betterment of Nunavut.  
7. The program provi des a contribution of up to $65,000 or $150,000, depending on the type 
of project. Under this program, a total of $525,000 is available in total.  
8. The program is ongoing.  
 
13.6  Fur Pricing Program  
1. Fur Pricing Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/201 5 and 2015/2016.  
3. The Fur Pricing program is a service the government provides to assist harvesters with 
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  The program also encourages the full use of skins, sur plus to household use, available from 
the traditional food hunt.  
4. Funding is provided under the authority of Nunavut Department of Environment.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of price floor contributions.  
6. Individual holders of valid Nunavut Gen eral Hunting or Trapping Licenses who are resident 
in the Nunavut are eligible for a minimum guaranteed price for prime fur.  
7. Under this program, a total of $645,000 is available.  
8. The program is ongoing.  
 
13.7  Nunavut Equity Investments Funds  
1. Nunavut Equity Investments Funds (NEIF)  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The purpose of the Nunavut Equity Investments Fund (NEIF) is to encourage private 
investment in new or expanding Nunavut businesses as a means of creating new jobs a nd 
diversifying the economy.  
4. Funding is provided under the authority of the Nunavut Financial Administration Act . 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a grant.  
6. The NEIF provides equity investments to small and medium -sized businesses in strategic  
growth sectors with emphasis on mining exploration and mineral development, tourism, 
cultural industries, and fishery development and diversification.  
7. The minimum assistance is a $100,000 contribution that must be matched by the applicant 
with their ow n equity. Annual program budget is $3,900,000 but this is shared with a 
separate program schedule for which businesses are not eligible.  
8. The program is ongoing.  
 
13.8  Nunavut Business Investment Fund  
1. Nunavut Business Investments Fund (NBIF)  
2. The notifi cation covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The purpose of the Nunavut Business Investments Fund (NBIF) is to encourage private 
investment in new or expanding Nunavut businesses as a means of creating new jobs and 
diversifying the economy.  
4. Funding is provided under the authority of the Nunavut Financial Administration Act . 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a grant.  
6. The NBIF provides equity investments to small and medium -sized businesses in strategic 
growth sectors with emphasis on mining exp loration and mineral development, tourism, 
cultural industries, and fishery development and diversification.  
7. The minimum assistance is a $25,000 contribution and the maximum is $250,000. Annual 
program budget is $3.433 million, shared with a separate p rogram schedule for which 
businesses are not eligible.  
8. The program is ongoing.  
 
13.9  Small Business Support Program  
1. Small Business Support Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The purpose of the Small Business Support Progr am is to provide assistance to new and 
existing small businesses through investment in business attraction, retention and 
expansion.  
4. Funding is provided under the authority of the Nunavut Financial Administration Act . 
5. Assistance is provided in the fo rm of a grant.  
6. The program provides assistance to Nunavut businesses, small businesses and 
organizations.  
7. Maximum contribution is typically $25,000, although $50,000 can be considered in some 
cases. The annual program budget is $823,000.  
8. The progr am is ongoing.  
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  14  ONTARIO  
14.1  Aboriginal Loan Guarantee Program  
1. Aboriginal Loan Guarantee Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The $650,000,000 Aboriginal Loan Guarantee Program supports Aboriginal participation in 
renewable gr een energy infrastructure in Ontario including transmission projects and wind, 
solar and hydroelectric generation projects.  
4. The program is delivered under the legislative authority of the Section 22 of the Financial 
Administration Act of Ontario.  
5. Assistance takes the form of loans guarantees.  
6. Assistance is provided to corporations wholly -owned by one or more Aboriginal 
communities.  
7. Up to 75% of an Aboriginal corporation's equity in an eligible project. New loan guarantees 
totalled $50,000,000 in FY 2014/2015 and $27,500,000 in FY 2015/2016.  
8. The program began in June 2011 and is ongoing.  
 
14.2  Eastern Ontario Development Fund  
1. Eastern Ontario Development Fund.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The fund is a regional busin ess support program created to support economic development 
initiatives for businesses, municipalities and not for profit associations.  
4. This strategy was introduced under the authority of the Ontario Ministry of Economic 
Development, Employment and Infr astructure.  
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 eligibl e total 
expenses greater than $500,000.  
7. The Fund is divided in two streams; the business stream provides 15% of eligible project 
expenses for implementation of new technologies, new equipment or skills training for 
employees for projects valued at $500, 000 or more. The regional sector stream will invest 
up to 50% for economic development projects valued at $100,000 or more. Disbursements 
were $6.22M in 2014/2015 and $5.20M in 2015/2016.  
8. The program began accepting applications in July 2008 and is curr ently ongoing.  
 
14.3  Emerging Technology Program  
1. Emerging Technology Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The Emerging Technology Program is designed to encourage both the private and public 
sectors to develop exciting and viabl e new technologies 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 contributions, repayable loans, an d/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% of the costs for capital projects may be provided in the 
form of conditional contribution s, 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 $1,000,000. For 
private sector init iatives, up to $50,000 may be provided in non -repayable contributions to 
eligible applicants. The Emerging Technology Program may also provide repayable loans of 
up to $1,000,000 or one third of eligible project costs, whichever is less, for capital projec ts. 
7. Total disbursements were $17,665,002 in 2014/2015 and $4,897,491 in 2015/2016.  
8. The Emerging Technology Program expired in November 2013 but applications were 
submitted before that were processed into 2014/15 and 2015/16.  
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  14.4  Enterprises North Job Cr eation Program  
1. Enterprises North Job Creation Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The purpose of this program is to provide financial assistance to the private sector to help 
bring new jobs and economic prosperity to North ern Ontario.  
4. The program is delivered under the authority of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund 
Corporation (NOHFC).  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of conditional contributions and/or repayable loans.  
6. Assistance is available to enterprises tha t operate in Northern Ontario.  
7. The maximum contribution from the NOHFC to any one project generally will not exceed 
50% of eligible capital costs up to $1,000,000. Total disbursements were $25,256,917 in 
2014/2015 and $10,508,167 in 2015/2016.  
8. The p rogram expired in November 2013 but applications were submitted before that were 
processed into 2014/15 and 2015/16.  
 
14.5  Innovation Demonstration Fund (IDF) Program  
1. Innovation Demonstration Fund (IDF) Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 20 15/2016.  
3. The objective of the IDF is to help companies in their efforts to commercialize innovation 
technologies in Ontario by mitigating the risk of projects with significant pilot -scale technical 
hurdles.  
4. The Fund is delivered under the authority o f the Ontario Ministry of Research and 
Innovation.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of loans.  
6. Funding is available to firms who are pursuing pilot -scale technology demonstration in areas 
of environmental technology, alternative energy and bio -products, hydrogen and other 
globally significant technologies. The IDF is not aimed at routine engineering, upgrading, or 
improvements to existing processes, designs or products.  
7. The IDF will provide financial support covering up to 50% of eligible costs f or approved 
eligible projects that have commercialization as their goal. Disbursements were $10.0M in 
2014/2015 and $6.87M in 2015/2016.  
8. The Fund was created in 2006, and is no longer accepting new applications.  
 
14.6  Jobs and Prosperity Fund  
1. Jobs and Pro sperity Fund.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The objectives of the Fund are to build Ontario's productive and innovative capacity to 
create the jobs of today and the future by securing significant business investments that 
focus on productivity, innovation and promoting the development of products, services and 
processes.  
4. The program is delivered under the authority of the Ministry of Economic Development and 
Growth.  
5. Assistance takes the form of grants and loans.  
6. The Jobs  and Prosperity Fund has four distinct streams with each stream having its own 
application process. All four streams receive applications by invitation. These streams are:  
 The New Economy Stream — to build R&D capacity, improve private -sector productivity , 
performance and competitiveness, and support innovative businesses in expanding their 
market.  
 The Strategic Partnerships Stream — to help entrepreneurs, companies, research 
institutions, customers and investors work together to strengthen Ontario firms a nd our 
ability to compete.  
 Food and Beverage Growth Fund — to support food, beverage and bio -product 
manufacturing projects that will help create and retain jobs, strengthen supply chains, 
increase market access, and enhance innovation and productivity.  
 Forestry Growth Fund — to help value -added and bio -product forestry projects improve 
productivity and innovation, enhance competitiveness, support new market access, 
strengthen supply chains and provide socio -economic benefits.  
7. Totals disbursements were $ 67.22M in 2014/2015 and $173.02M in 2015/2016.  
8. The program was launched in January 2015 and is currently ongoing.  G/SCM/N/315/CAN  
 
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  14.7  Next Generation of Jobs Fund – Jobs and Investment Program  
1. Next Generation of Jobs Fund – Jobs and Investment Program.  
2. The notificati on covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The fund was announced in March 2008 as one of the cornerstones of the government's 
economic development strategy to stimulate economic growth and create a sustainable and 
globally competitive workplace for the next  generation of workers. The purpose of the fund 
was to support research, development and commercialization in innovative industries and 
attract new investments in strategic areas of Ontario's economy.  
4. The program is delivered under the authority of the Ministry of Economic Development and 
Growth.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of grants.  
6. Funding available to companies with innovative projects that showed economic and 
environmental benefits. Targeted to support innovative business investments in  strategic 
areas, including green auto research, parts production and assembly; clean fuels research, 
development and commercialization; environmental technologies, clean industries and bio -
economy; advanced health technologies; digital media and informati on and communications 
technology; pharmaceutical research and manufacturing; financial services; and 
anchor/strategic investments.  
7. Expenditures were $19.5M in 2014/2015 and $8.96M in 2015/2016.  
8. Start Date: April 1, 2008. End Date: December 15, 2009.  
 
14.8  Northern Community Capacity Building Program – Community Capacity Building 
Initiatives  
1. Northern Community Capacity Building Program – Community Capacity Building Initiatives.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The program helps n orthern communities to develop the capacity to promote, attract and 
support economic growth.  
4. The program is delivered under the authority of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Act.  
5. Assistance takes the form of conditional contributions.  
6. Eligible applicants may include partnerships and alliances comprising: municipalities, First 
Nations, local services boards, not -for-profit corporations, and educational institutions.  
7. The amount of funding depends on whether the project is community -based, partn ership -
based, or focused on regional training. Funding will generally not exceed the lesser of 50% 
of eligible project costs or $50,000 for community -based projects; $100,000 for regional 
partnership projects; and up to $150,000 for regional training proje cts. Total disbursed in FY 
2014/2015: $68,253.92. Total disbursed in FY 2015/2016: $1,315,673.48.  
8. The program was introduced Oct 18, 2013 and started accepting applications on 
Oct 21, 2013. The program end date is March 31, 2019.  
 
14.9  Northern Community Cap acity Building Program – Event Partnership  
1. Northern Community Capacity Building Program – Event Partnership.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. This program promotes economic development, tourism, and job creation and retention in  
Northern Ontario through partnerships with organizations that are staging events.  
4. The program is delivered under the authority of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Act.  
5. Assistance takes the form of conditional contributions.  
6. Eligible applicants may include partnerships and alliances comprising: municipalities, First 
Nations, local services boards, not -for-profit corporations, and educational institutions.  
7. Funding is limited to 30% of eligible costs to a maximum of $15,000 for event partnership  
projects (operating) or 30% of eligible costs to a maximum of $100,000 for major tourism 
event capital costs. Total disbursed in FY 2014/2015: $135,254.44. Total disbursed in 
FY 2015/2016: $105,768.00.  
8. The program was introduced Oct 18, 2013 and starte d accepting applications 
Oct 21, 2013.The program end date is March 31, 2019.  
 
14.10   Northern Industrial Electricity Rate Program  
1. Northern Industrial Electricity Rate (NIER) Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  G/SCM/N/315/CAN  
 
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  3. The NIER Program assists Northern Ontario's largest industrial electricity consumers to 
develop and implement long -term efficiency and sustainability measures.  
4. The program is delivered under the authority of the Ministry of Northern Development and 
Mines.  
5. Assistanc e takes the form of conditional rebates.  
6. Assistance is provided to facilities that are:  
 Directly owned and controlled by the applicant;  
 A production or processing facility that consumes a minimum of 50,000 megawatt hours 
(MWh) of electricity per year;   
 Classified as being within one of the following North American Industry Classification 
System (NAICS) 2002 industry sectors: (21) Mining and Oil and Gas Extraction or (31 -
33) Manufacturing (exception Sawmills and Wood Preservation);  
 Located in Northern O ntario; and  
 Market participants purchasing electricity from the Independent Electricity System 
Operator (IESO) or from a local distribution company.  
7. The total amount of funding disbursed was $107.7M in 2014/2015 and $108.4M in 
2015/2016.  
8. The program is set to expire March 31, 2017.  
 
14.11   Northern Innovation Program – Applied Research and Technology Development 
Projects  
1. Northern Innovation Program – Applied Research and Technology Development Projects.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/201 6. 
3. This program supports Northern Ontario businesses to undertake applied research or pre -
commercialization activities required to further develop new technologies and move them to 
market.  
4. The program is delivered under the authority of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Act.  
5. Assistance takes the form of conditional contributions.  
6. Available to private companies located in Northern Ontario alone or in partnership with an 
Ontario academic or research institutions.  
7. Funding is limited to 50% of e ligible costs to a maximum of $250,000. Total disbursed in FY 
2014/2015: $425,668. Total disbursed in FY 2015/2016: $834,992.10.  
8. The program was introduced on October 18, 2013 and ends on March 31, 2019.  
 
14.12   Northern Innovation Program – Pilot Demonstrati on and Commercialization 
Projects  
1. Northern Innovation Program – Pilot Demonstration and Commercialization Projects.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. This program supports Northern Ontario businesses to reduce the technical and f inancial 
risks associated with scaling -up and demonstrating new and innovative technologies. It also 
supports ramping -up for commercial production.  
4. The program is delivered under the authority of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Act.  
5. Assistance tak es the form of conditional contributions and loans.  
6. Available to private companies located in Northern Ontario alone or in partnership with an 
Ontario academic or research institutions.  
7. Funding is limited to 50% of eligible project costs to a maximum  of $500,000. Total 
disbursed in FY 2014/2015: $500,000. Total disbursed in FY 2015/2016: $379,308.  
8. The program was introduced on October 18, 2013 and ends on March 31, 2019.  
 
14.13   Northern Ontario Business Opportunity Program – Business Expansion  
1. Norther n Business Opportunity Program – Business Expansion  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. This program supports existing businesses in northern Ontario that intend to expand and or 
retain their operations within Northern Ontario to impr ove competitiveness, grow revenues 
and create jobs in the 11 key sectors identified the GPNO.  
4. The program is delivered under the authority of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Act.  
5. Assistance takes the form of conditional contributions.  
6. Assistan ce is available to private businesses.  G/SCM/N/315/CAN  
 
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  7. Funding will generally not exceed 50% of eligible project costs to a maximum of 
$1,000,000, with each advance being 30% Conditional Contribution and 70% Loan. Total 
disbursed in FY 2014/2015: $2,580,105. Total disb ursed in FY 2015/2016: $10,921,411.  
8. The program was introduced on October 18, 2013 and ends March 31, 2019.  
 
14.14   Northern Ontario Business Opportunity Program – Small Business Start -Up 
Projects  
1. Northern Business Opportunity Program – Small Business Start -Up Projects.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. This program supports new businesses in northern Ontario that intend to commence 
operations in the 11 key sectors identified the GPNO.  
4. The program is delivered under the authority of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Act.  
5. Assistance takes the form of conditional contributions.  
6. Assistance is available to private businesses.  
7. Funding will generally not exceed 50% of eligible project costs to a maximum of $200,000. 
Total disbu rsed in FY 2014/2015: $829,518.69. Total disbursed in FY 2015/2016: 
$1,626,080.28.  
8. The program will end March 31, 2019.  
 
14.15   Northern Ontario Business Opportunity Program – New Investment Projects  
1. Northern Business Opportunity Program – New Investment Pr ojects.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. This program supports businesses that do not currently have a presence in Ontario that 
intend to expand within northern Ontario.  
4. The program is delivered under the authority of the Northe rn Ontario Heritage Fund Act.  
5. Assistance takes the form of conditional contributions.  
6. Assistance is available to private businesses.  
7. Funding amount is determined on a case -by-case basis. Total disbursed in FY 2014/2015: 
$4,853,329. Total disbursed  in FY 2015/2016: $924,866.  
8. The program will end March 31, 2019.  
 
14.16   Northern Ontario Business Opportunity Program – Film and Television Production 
Projects  
1. Northern Business Opportunity Program – Film and Television production Projects.  
2. The notifica tion covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. This program supports business productivity and expansion, and global investment in 
Northern Ontario through funding theatrical feature films, made -for-television movies, and 
television drama series.  
4. The progra m is delivered under the authority of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Act.  
5. Assistance takes the form of conditional contributions.  
6. Assistance is available to production companies.  
7. Funding is limited to 50% of eligible project costs to a maximum  of $500,000. Total 
disbursed in FY 2014/2015: $2,606,172.50. Total disbursed in FY 2015/2016: 
$4,964,491.00.  
8. The program will end March 31, 2019.  
 
14.17   Northern Ontario Entrepreneur Program  
1. Northern Ontario Entrepreneur Program.  
2. The notification cover s FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The Northern Ontario Entrepreneur Program supports entrepreneurship opportunities across 
the North of Ontario.  
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 residents of Northern Ontario who plan to start their own for -profit 
business in the North.  G/SCM/N/315/CAN  
 
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  7. The program may provide a conditional grant generally up to 50% of eligible costs an d not 
to exceed $125,000 per project. Total disbursements were $2,623,583 in 2014/2015 and 
$1,144,280 in 2015/2016.  
8. The program expired in November 2013 but applications were submitted before that were 
processed into 2014/15 and 2015/16.  
 
14.18   Northern Ontar io Internship Program  
1. Northern Ontario Internship Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The intent of the Northern Ontario Internship Program is to strengthen Northern Ontario's 
competitive advantage and build economic dev elopment capacity by attracting and retaining 
graduates in the North. The program provides recent graduates who are interested in 
launching and building their careers in Northern Ontario access to internships.  
4. The program is delivered under the authori ty of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund 
Corporation.  
5. Assistance takes the form of conditional contributions.  
6. Assistance is available to businesses, not -for-profit and public sector organizations located 
in Northern Ontario.  
7. The total amount of f unding disbursed was $2,164,517.41 in 2014/2015 and $7,692,058.94 
in 2015/2016.  
8. The program will end in 2019.  
 
14.19   Northern Ontario Young Entrepreneur Program  
1. Northern Ontario Young Entrepreneur Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2 016. 
3. The program aims to provide young entrepreneurs the opportunity to develop business skills 
while assisting them with starting their own enterprises in the North.  
4. The program falls under the authority of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corpor ation.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of conditional contributions.  
6. Residents of Northern Ontario, 18 to 29 years old (inclusive), who are planning on starting a 
new business in Northern Ontario.  
7. Conditional contribution, generally up to 85% o f eligible costs, to a maximum total amount 
normally not to exceed $25,000 per project. The program disbursed $906,337 in FY 
2014/2015 and $124,499 in FY 2015/2016.  
8. The program expired in November 2013 but applications were submitted before that were 
processed into 2014/15 and 2015/16.  
 
14.20   Northern Ontario Youth Internship and Co -Op Program  
1. Northern Ontario Youth Internship and Co -Op Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. Through the Youth Internship and Co -Op Program, the Nor thern Ontario Heritage Fund 
Corporation (NOHFC) provides contributions to help northern Ontario employers invest in 
our young workforce.  
4. The program is delivered under the authority of the NOHFC.  
5. Assistance takes the form of conditional contribution s. 
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 a n economic or 
social development advantage for Northern Ontario. For Co -op placement, eligible Northern 
Ontario employers would be provided with a conditional contribution of up to 50% of a wage 
subsidy to a maximum of $6.00 per hour to hire postsecondary students from Northern 
Ontario for work placements (Co -op placements). Concerning internships, eligible Northern 
Ontario employers would be provided with a conditional contribution of up to 50% of a 
recent Northern Ontario graduate's salary to a maximum of  $27,500 annually (private 
sector employers) or up to 90% of a recent Northern Ontario graduate's salary to a 
maximum of $27,500 annually (public sector employers).  
7. This program disbursed $5,552,836 in FY 2014/2015 and $802,564 in FY 2015/2016.  
8. The p rogram expired in November 2013 but applications were submitted before that were 
processed into 2014/15 and 2015/16.  G/SCM/N/315/CAN  
 
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  14.21   Ontario Book Publishing Tax Credit  
1. Ontario Book Publishing Tax Credit (OBPTC).  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The purpose of the program is to promote literary works by Canadian authors.  
4. The program falls under the Legislative authority of the Ontario Taxation Act 2007.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a tax credit.  
6. It 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% of qualifying pre -press, printing and 
marketing expenses. The maximum tax credit is $30,000 per literary work. The ma ximum 
tax credit is $30,000 per literary work. The total disbursement in FY 2014/2015 was 
$1,042,884 and in FY 2015/2016, the total disbursed was $2,943,100.  
8. The program began in May 1997 and is ongoing.  
 
14.22   Ontario Ethanol Growth Fund  
1. Ontario Ethanol G rowth Fund (OEGF).  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The purpose of the program was to encourage the construction and operation of ethanol fuel 
plants in Ontario and support independent gasoline distributors who blended ethanol and 
could demonstrate a loss of competitive advantage due to the Renewable Fuel Strategy 
(RFS) regulation.  
4. The program falls under the authority of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of grants and/or c ontributions.  
6. It was available to Ontario ethanol manufacturers and independent gasoline blenders who 
entered into a grant agreement with the government of Ontario.  
7. Under the Operating Grant Agreements, the total disbursement in FY 2014 -15 was 
$25,72 6,639 and in FY 2015 -16, the total disbursement was $57,428,239. During these two 
fiscal years, no grants and/or contributions were provided under the capital grant 
agreement.  
8. The OEGF was a 12 year program that was launched in 2005 and closed on 
Decem ber 31, 2016.  
 
14.23   Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit (OFTTC)  
1. Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit (OFTTC)  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The credit is intended to develop and grow the domestic film and television production  
sector in Ontario, stimulate job creation and investment in the province and support the 
telling of Canadian stories.  
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Ontario Taxation Act 2007.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a ta x credit.  
6. It is available to Canadian corporations with a permanent establishment in Ontario who 
produce domestic film and television productions in Ontario that qualify as Canadian content 
(Cancon) under the Canadian Audio -Visual Certification Office ( CAVCO) points system.  
7. It is a refundable tax credit of 35% of eligible labour expenditures. Total credits in 
2014/2015 were $110,550,295 and total credits in 2015/2016 were $64,124,765.  
8. The program was introduced in 1996 and is ongoing.  
 
14.24   Ontario Inte ractive Digital Media Tax Credit (OIDMTC)  
1. Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (OIDMTC)  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The credit is intended to develop and grow the interactive digital media industry in Ontario, 
including the fast -growing video gaming industry, attract investment and support job 
creation.  
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Ontario Taxation Act 2007.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a tax credit.  
6. It is available to Canadian - or foreign -owned corporations with a permanent establishment 
in Ontario who develop interactive digital media products in Ontario, either for proprietary 
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  7. It is a refundable t ax credit of 40% of eligible labour expenditures (for companies that 
develop and market their own IP) or 35% of eligible labour expenses (for companies that 
develop products under a fee -for-service arrangement). Total credits in 2014/2015 were 
$151,935,483  and total credits in 2015/2016 were $170,418,166.  
8. This program was introduced in 1998 and is ongoing.  
 
14.25   Ontario Media Development Corporation – Funding Programs  
1. Ontario Media Development Corporation – Funding Programs.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The funds are delivered under the authority of the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and 
Sport and the Ontario Media Development Corporation.  
4. Assistance is provided in the form of grants.  
5. It is available to Ontario -based companies in the book and magazine, film and television, 
music and interactive media sectors.  
6. Total disbursements in FY 2014/15 were $28,700,00. Total disbursements in FY 2015/16 
were $33,900,000.  
7. The launch dates range from 2005 to 2015 and are on going.  
 
14.26   Ontario Music Fund  
1. Ontario Music Fund (OMF)  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The OMF is aimed at strengthening and stimulating growth in Ontario's music companies 
and supporting this growing sector. The Fund aims to driv e activity and investment in order 
to support Ontario's music companies and organizations in expanding their economic and 
cultural footprints within Canada and around the world.  
4. The Fund is delivered under the authority of the Ontario Ministry of Touris m, Culture and 
Sport and the Ontario Media Development Corporation.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of grants.  
6. It is available to Ontario -based music companies and organizations.  
7. There is $15 million in total annual allocation. Individual grant  amounts vary by recipient 
and according to the criteria/guidelines for each of the program's four streams. The total 
disbursement in 2014/15 was $14.4M. The total disbursement in 2015/16 was $14M.  
8. The OMF was introduced in 2013 and made permanent in 20 15. 
 
14.27   Ontario Production Services Tax Credit (OPSTC)  
1. Ontario Production Services Tax Credit (OPSTC).  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The credit is intended to develop and grow the foreign production services and high -value 
dome stic film and television production sector and attract investment and jobs.  
4. Legislative authority is granted under the Ontario Taxation Act 2007.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a tax credit.  
6. It is available to Canadian - or foreign -owned cor porations with a permanent establishment 
in Ontario, producing film or television productions in Ontario that meet minimum budget 
requirements.  
7. It is a refundable tax credit of 21.5% of eligible production expenditures. Total credits in 
2014/2015 were $ 144,453,883 and total credits in 2015/2016: $314,862,151.  
8. Introduced in 1997, ongoing.  
 
14.28   Ontario Sound Recording Tax Credit  
1. Ontario Sound Recording Tax Credit (OSRTC).  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
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 . 
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.  G/SCM/N/315/CAN  
 
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  7. OSRTC is a refundable tax credit. The tax credit is 20% of qualifying expenses incurred. The 
total credits in 2014/2015 were $2,328,482 and the total credit s in 2015/2016 were -
$1,066,300.  
8. The program began in January 1999 and is being phased out as of 2015 as it was replaced 
with the Ontario Music Fund program.  
 
14.29   Ontario Tax Credit for Manufacturing and Processing  
1. Ontario Tax Credit for Manufacturing an d Processing.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. To support Ontario's manufacturing and processing, farming, fishing, logging, mining, and 
the generation of electrical energy for sale, or the production of steam for sale.  
4. Legislat ive authority is granted under the Ontario Taxation Act 2007 . 
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 manufacturin g 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 2014/2015 and 2015/2016 cannot be provided as this is 
confidential tax payer information.  
8. The program began in January 1993 and is ongoing.  
 
14.30   Resource Tax Credit  
1. Resource Tax Credit.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The credit offsets Ontario corporate income tax otherwise payable and is in lieu of a 
deduction for C rown royalties and mining taxes paid.  
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. 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 for the year or paid or incurred an adjusted Crown royalty for the year. The credit 
is available where a corporation's notional resource allowan ce (25% of resource profits) 
exceeds the amount paid with respect to Crown royalties and mining taxes.  
7. Total credits in 2014/2015 and 2015/2016 cannot be provided as this is confidential tax 
payer information.  
8. The program began in June 2007 and was e liminated in 2015.  
 
14.31   Southwestern Ontario Development Fund  
1. Southwestern Ontario Development Fund.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. A regional business support program created to support economic development initiatives 
for busine sses, municipalities and not for profit associations.  
4. The program is delivered under the authority of the Ministry of Economic Development and 
Growth.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of grants.  
6. Funding is available to firms that are registered in Ontario, are located within the area of 
Southwestern Ontario, employ a minimum of 10 employees, and have eligible total 
expenses greater than $500,000.  
7. The Fund is divided into two streams; the business stream provides 15% of eligible project 
expense s for implementation of new technologies, new equipment or skills training for 
employees for projects valued at $500,000 or more. The regional sector stream will invest 
up to 50% for economic development projects valued at $100,000 or more. Expenditures 
were $12.68M in 2014/2015 and $19.78M in 2015/2016.  
8. The program began accepting applications in October 2012, and is currently ongoing.  
 
14.32   Small Beer Manufacturers' Tax Credit  
1. Small Beer Manufacturer's Tax Credit (SBMTC).  
2. The notification covers FY 20 14/2015 and 2015/2016.  G/SCM/N/315/CAN  
 
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  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 (PartV.5) . 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a tax credit.  
6. The tax credit is available to qualifying microbrewery corporati ons with a permanent 
establishment in Ontario and whose total annual worldwide production of beer exceeds 
50,000 hectolitres but does not exceed 150,000 hectolitres.  
7. The maximum tax credit available to an eligible small brewer is $2,499,500 for non -draft 
beer and $1,824,500 for draft beer on eligible sales exceeding 50,000hL and up to and 
including 75,000hL. The tax credit is subject to a phase -out once eligible sales exceed 
75,000hL and is fully eliminated when eligible sales exceed 150,000hL in the sal es year. 
Total credits in 2014/2015 and 2015/2016 cannot be provided as this is confidential tax 
payer information.  
8. The program began in July 2010 and is ongoing.  
 
14.33   The Strategic Jobs and Investment Fund  
1. The Strategic Jobs and Investment Fund.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The program provided conditional grants and interest -free loans to attract strategic 
investments in innovative projects that helped to create high value -added jobs and 
supported cluster development.  
4. The program is delivered under the authority of the Ministry of Economic Development, 
Employment and Infrastructure.  
5. Assistance takes the form of grants and loans.  
6. Funding was available to companies prepared to invest at least $10 million or create 5 0 
new, high value -added jobs, in qualifying projects of up to five years. The program targeted 
support towards four priority sectors of Ontario's economy: clean/green technologies; 
financial services; information and communication technologies; and life sc iences.  
7. Expenditures were $23.42M in 2014/2015 and $26.68M in 2015/2016  
8. The Fund was created in 2010, and closed in 2014.  
 
14.34   Veterinary Assistance Program  
1. Veterinary Assistance Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The p rogram 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 the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines and 
Forestry.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of grants.  
6. Funding is available to Veterinarians and Producers located in Northern Ontario.  
7. The amounts paid to veterinarians through this program vary de pending on the type of cost 
being claimed. Types of costs that can be reimbursed include travel, locum and continuing 
education costs. The total amount of funding disbursed during FY 2014/15 was $829,990 
and during FY 2015/2016 was $812,553.  
8. The program  was first established in 1945 by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture. It was 
transferred to MNDM in April of 1997 and we started to administer the program in October 
of 1997. The fund comes up for renewal every year.  
 
14.35   Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA) Wine Support Program  
1. Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA) Wine Support Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The objective of the fund is to: promote the sale of premium VQA Ontario wines in the 
Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO);  to assist small wineries to sell through the LCBO; 
and, to strengthen winery productivity, innovation and tourism development.  
4. The program falls under the authority of the Ministry of Economic Development, 
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  5. Assistance i s provided in the form of grants and/or contributions.  
6. The program is available to Ontario wineries that sell VQA wines through the LCBO.  
7. The program disbursed $6.0M in 2014/2015 and $7.0M in 2015/2016.  
8. The program began in April 2010 and will end  at the end of FY 2019/2020.  
 
15  PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND  
15.1  Human Resources Planning Assistance  
1. Human Resources Planning Assistance.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The Human Resources Planning Assistance program is designed to assist n ew and existing 
small and medium -sized PEI businesses to acquire the technical advisory support and 
guidance required to assess the company's current human resource assistance an make 
prioritized recommendations that will allow the company to develop long -term human 
resource policies for the recruitment and retention of employees.  
4. This program falls under the authority of Innovation PEI.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of non -repayable contributions or grants.  
6. Eligible applicants include PEI bus inesses that are sole proprietorships, partnerships, 
cooperatives or limited liability companies with well ‐developed business and marketing 
plans.  
7. The contribution under this program is limited to 50% of the cost to a maximum allowable 
assistance of $10 00 per business. The program disbursed $500 in FY 2014/2015 and $1,898 
in FY 2015/2016.  
8. The program is ongoing.  
 
15.2  Human Resources Implementation Program  
1. Human Resources Implementation Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The Human Resources Implementation Program provides financial assistance to new and 
existing small and medium -sized PEI businesses to acquire the professional expertise that 
will assist in the design, development and implementation of a human resource stra tegy.  
4. This program falls under the authority of Innovation PEI.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of non -repayable contributions or grants.  
6. Eligible applicants include PEI businesses that are sole proprietorships, partnerships, 
cooperatives or l imited liability companies with well ‐developed business and marketing 
plans.  
7. The contribution under this program is up to 50% of the cost of engaging outside expertise 
associated with the design, development and implementation of a human resource strategy 
focused on the growth and retenti on of employees. The maximum allowable assistance is 
$5,000 per business. The program disbursed $9,688 in FY 2014/2015 and $11,000 in FY 
2015/2016.  
8. The program is ongoing.  
 
15.3  Ignition Fund  
1. Ignition Fund.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015 /2016.  
3. The Ignition Fund is a competition -based program for entrepreneurs seeking start -up capital 
for a small or medium -sized business venture. Innovation PEI provides seed capital for 
successful applicants to turn venture ideas into tangible, viable b usinesses. The initial 
investment by IPEI is expected to leverage additional funds to support the business.  
4. This program falls under the authority of Innovation PEI.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of an award.  
6. Eligible applicants include entre preneurs committed to establishing and operating a new 
small or medium -sized business venture on PEI. The primary applicant must be the founder 
or majority owner of the business.  
7. The contribution under this program is in the form of a reward of up to $ 25,000. A matching 
contribution is not required. The program disbursed $200,000 in FY 2014/2015 and 
$250,000 in FY 2015/2016. The number of awards was increased from 8 to 10 after the 
2014/2015 FY.  G/SCM/N/315/CAN  
 
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  8. The program is ongoing.  
 
15.4  Information Technology Plannin g Assistance  
1. Information Technology Planning Assistance.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The Information Technology Planning Assistance program provides assistance for new and 
existing small and medium -sized PEI businesses to a cquire advice to estimate the 
information technologies needed for their enterprise so as to increase their productivity, 
profitability and competitiveness.  
4. This program falls under the authority of Innovation PEI.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a non -repayable contribution or grant.  
6. Eligible applicants include PEI businesses that are not involved in information technology 
that are sole proprietorship, partnership, cooperative or limited liability company with well -
grown business and marketi ng plans.  
7. The contribution under this program is up to 50% of eligible consultant costs in connection 
with conducting an IT assessment, identification of appropriate technologies and 
development of an implementation plan Eligible expenses will not excee d $5,000. The 
program disbursed $500 in FY 2014/2015 and $2,500 in FY 2015/2016.  
8. The program is ongoing.  
 
15.5  Information Technology Implementation Assistance  
1. Information Technology Implementation Assistance.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2 015/2016.  
3. The Information Technology Implementation Assistance program is designed to assist new 
and existing small and medium -sized PEI businesses to implement information technology 
solutions and strategies that are new to the enterprise so as to incr ease their productivity, 
profitability and competitiveness.  
4. This program falls under the authority of Innovation PEI.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a non -repayable contribution or grant.  
6. Eligible applicants include PEI based businesses th at are not involved in information 
technology.  
7. The contribution under this program provides up to 40% of eligible costs directly associated 
with the IT implementation project. Eligible project expenses will not exceed $40,000.  
8. The program disbursed $ 137,898 in FY 2014/2015 and $72,075 in FY 2015/2016.  
9. The program is ongoing.  
 
15.6  Professional Services Assistance  
1. Professional Services Assistance.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The Professional Services Assistance program is  designed to assist new and existing small 
and medium -sized PEI businesses with costs associated with hiring a professional for 
business development services.  
4. This program falls under the authority of Innovation PEI.  
5. Assistance is provided in the fo rm of non -repayable contributions or grants.  
6. Eligible applicants include entrepreneurs with limited business development experience who 
require guidance to develop a business/marketing plan or obtain training in management 
skills.  
7. The contribution un der this program may contribute up to 50% of the cost to engage a 
professional business consultant to provide business and marketing planning, not to exceed 
$1,000, or management skills training, not to exceed $500. The program disbursed $93,204 
in FY 2014 /2015 and $135,880 in FY 2015/2016.  
8. The program is ongoing.  
 
15.7  Web Presence Program  
1. Web Presence Program.  
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  3. The Web Presence Program provides a non -payable 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 Innovation PEI.  
5. Assistance is provided in f orm of 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. The program disbursed $24,267 in FY 2014/2015 
and $43,524 in FY 2015/2016.  
8. The program is ongoing.  
 
16  QUÉBEC  
16.1  Assistance Fund fo r Regional Initiatives  
1. Assistance Fund for Regional Initiatives.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/15 and 2015/16.  
3. The program seeks to foster job creation and economic development by supporting the 
business environment, economic projects, develop ment of local municipalities, projects 
arising out of the Stratégie d'intervention gouvernementale de la région de la Gaspésie –Îles-
de-la-Madeleine, as well as financing salary measures and professional salaries.  
4. This program was introduced under the au thority of le ministère de l'Économie, de la 
Science et de l'Innovation of Québec.  
5. The aid takes the form of a non -refundable financial contribution.  
6. The financial support is available to initiatives which seek to improve the competitivity and 
the pr oduction of value -added goods. Companies in areas of excellence and disadvantaged 
areas are given priority.  
7. This fund has an annual envelope of a maximum of $6,000,000.  
8. The program has a term of 5 years and will end on March 31, 2018.  
 
16.2  Financial Aid  Program for the Development of Private Woodlots  
1. Financial Aid Program for the Development of Private Woodlots.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/15 and 2015/16.  
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, in conformity with article 130 of the Loi sur l'aménagement durable du territoire 
forestier.  
4. This program was introduced under the authority of le mini stère des Forêts, de la Faune et 
des Parcs of Québec in cooperation with regionals agencies for private forests enhancing.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of financial and technical assistance.  
6. Only certified forest producers, in accordance with a rticle 130 of the Loi sur l'aménagement 
durable du territoire forestier are eligible for this support.  
7. The maximum amount of financial assistance as well as the type of eligible work can change 
depending on regionals agencies. However, financial assista nce is limited to 80% of the 
value established by each regionals agencies for private forests enhancing, excepted for 
targeted work that is 100% funded, i.e. the first and second Plantation, the first commercial 
thinning of the plantation and the first thi nning of a natural stand, if it has already benefited 
from a precommercial thinning.  
8. The program began in 1995 and is ongoing.  
 
16.3  Forestry Financing Program  
1. Forestry Financing Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/15 and 2015/16.  
3. The goal of t his program is to support forestry producers in the acquisition of wooded lots.  
4. This program was introduced under the authority of Financière agricole du Québec.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of loan guarantees.  
6. Assistance is available to for estry producers.  
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  8. The program began in 2004 and is ongoing.  
 
16.4  Funds for Economic Diversification - Regional County Municipality des Sources  
1. Funds for Economic Diversification - Regional County Municipality (MRC) des Sources  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/15 and 2015/16.  
3. The Fund seeks to contribute to the economic diversification and cultural entrepreneurship 
of the MRC des Sources by contributing to job creation, existing bu sinesses and start -up 
businesses within the region, in order to increase the appeal of MRC des Sources for 
industry.  
4. This program was introduced under the authority of Investissement Québec under Fonds du 
développement économique and le ministère de l'É conomie, de la Science et de l'Innovation 
of Québec.  
5. The assistance can take the form of a loan, a loan guarantee or a non -refundable grant.  
6. The assistance of the fund is available to businesses registered in the province of Quebec 
and to those locat ed outside of the province, which are carrying out implementation or 
feasibility studies in respect of investments within the territory of the MRC des Sources. 
Non-profit organizations incorporated in Quebec and operating in the area of economic 
developmen t can also avail of this fund.  
7. The assistance may be up to 25% of the total costs of an investment project and up to 50% 
for studies as well as other types of projects. The loan guarantee cannot surpass 70% of the 
net loss. The total amount of financial  assistance from the government may not exceed 60% 
for investment projects and 70% for other admissible projects.  
8. The program is ongoing until no later than March 31, 2023.  
 
16.5  Program "Forêt -Faune"  
1. Program "Forêt -Faune".  
2. The notification covers FY  2014/15.  
3. The goal of this program is to maintain or improve the quality of habitat of Virginia deer as 
well as informing private forestry owners of the importance of conservation of wildlife 
habitat.  
4. This program was introduced under the authority o f le Ministère des Forêts, de la Faune et 
des Parcs of Québec.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a grant.  
6. Assistance is available to private forestry owners.  
7. Assistance is limited to 150$ per hectare for the Virginia deer yard section, $550 pe r 
wooded lot for the PAFF section and to 400$ per hectare for the voluntary conservation of 
wetlands.  
8. The program began in 2009 and was effective from 2009 to 2015.  
 
16.6  Program "Faune -Forêt"  
1. Program "Faune -Forêt".  
2. The notification covers FY 2015/201 6. 
3. This program offers financial assistance for initiatives aiming to maintain or improve the 
quality of habitat of Virginia deer as well as informing private forestry owners of the 
importance of conserving wildlife habitat.  
4. This program was introduc ed under the authority of Fondation de la Faune of Québec.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a grant.  
6. Assistance is available to private forestry owners through forestry, conservation or wildlife 
organizations working in private forests.  
7. Assistance can cover up to a maximum of 50% of eligible cost of a project or depending on 
applicable rates for certain kinds of project.  
8. The program was reviewed in 2015 and remains in place.  
 
16.7  Property Tax Refund Program  
1. Property Tax Refund Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/15 and 2015/16.  
3. The goal of this program is to encourage producers to undertake projects to increase the 
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  4. This program was introduced under the authority of le Ministère des Forêts,  de la Faune et 
des Parcs 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% of property taxes may be refunded for eligible private ly owned forests.  
8. The program began in 1998 and is ongoing.  
 
16.8  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 2014/15 and 2015/16.  
3. The object ive of this tax credit is to encourage the diversification of the energy supply in 
Québec.  
4. This program was introduced under the authority of Revenu Québec.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a tax credit.  
6. This tax credit is provided to compani es 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.  
 
16.9  Funding to assist the Lac -Mégantic economy  
1. Funding to assist the Lac -Mégantic econo my.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/15 and 2015/16.  
3. The fund seeks to support economic and tourism development in the city of Lac -Mégantic by 
promoting cultural heritage and the tourism industry as well as developing and diversifying 
entrepreneurial  activity in order to help job creation and keep young people in the area.  
4. This program was introduced under the authority of Investissement Québec under Fonds du 
développement économique and le ministère de l'Économie, de la Science et de l'Innovation 
of Québec.  
5. The assistance can take the form of a loan, a loan guarantee, an equity investment or a 
non-refundable grant.  
6. The assistance of the fund is available to non -profit organisations, cooperatives, social 
economy businesses, educational, health  and social services network organisations, the city 
of Lac -Mégantic and municipal bodies.  
7. The amount of the financial assistance combined with all types of government assistance 
cannot exceed 90% for education and 80% for any other project or activity.  
8. The program is ongoing until no later than March 31, 2023.  
 
16.10   Tax Credit for the region of Gaspésie and Certain Maritime Regions of Québec  
1. Tax Credit for the region of Gaspésie and Certain Maritime Regions of Québec.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014 /15 and 2015/16.  
3. The purpose of these tax credits is to foster job creation in certain regions of Québec.  
4. This program was introduced under the authority of Investissement Québec.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a tax credit.  
6. The tax cred it is available to companies located in Gaspésie or in certain regions of Québec 
and who hold eligibility certificates issued by Investissment Québec.  
7. The tax credit may be applied to 20% of eligible salary costs. Companies in marine 
biotechnology and m arine aquaculture can receive a tax credit of 40% of total salary costs, 
and companies involved in the transformation of sea products can receive a tax credit of 
20% of their salary costs.  
8. The program will remain in place until December 31, 2015.  
 
16.11   Tax Credit for the region of the "Vallée de l'aluminium"  
1. Tax Credit for the region of the "Vallée de l'aluminium".  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/15 and 2015/16.  
3. The purpose of this tax credit is to encourage operations that manufacture or process 
finished or semi -finished aluminum products in the Saguenay -Lac-Saint-Jean region.  
4. This program was introduced under the authority of Investissement Québec.  
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  6. The subsidy is available to companies ac tive in: the manufacture of finished or semi -finished 
products from aluminum having already undergone primary processing; recovery and 
recycling of waste and residue from aluminium processing; and commercialization 
operations incidental to manufacturing or  processing.  
7. The tax credit may be applied to 18% of the increase in salary costs (16% for the calendar 
year 2015).  
8. The last year of eligibility for which a corporation could rely was calendar year 2015.  
 
16.12   Tax credit for shipbuilders  
1. Tax credit for  shipbuilders.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/15 and 2015/16.  
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 le ministère de l'Économ ie, des Sciences 
et de l'Innovation du Québec et Revenu 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% of eligible costs, and, up to a ma ximum of 18.75% of 
the cost of building a prototype ship. These rates are progressively reduced on the other 
vessels of the series.  
8. The program began in 1996 and is ongoing.  
 
16.13   Investment Program for Forests Managed under Partial Cutting  
1. Programme d'in vestissements dans les forêts traitées en coupes partielles.  
2. The notification covers the FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The goal of this program is to allow funding and realization of partial cuts as provided for in 
the forest management strategies.  
4. This program was introduced under the authority of le ministère des Forêts, de la Faune et 
des Parcs  of Québec.  
5. The adoption of the Sustainable Forest Development Act (RSQ, c. A -18.1) resulted in the 
development of a program to support partial harvesti ng to enable the implementation of 
integrated forest management plans.  
6. Subsidies are granted to recipients of guarantees supply, to buyers on the open market, to 
forestry companies and to intervention's permit holders as described in section 73 of the 
Sustainable Development Act forest.  
7. The value of the payment of silvicultural treatments eligible for the Programme 
d'investissements dans les forêts traitées en coupes partielles  is 90% of the value specified 
in the chart entitled Valeur des traitements  sylvicoles commerciaux . 
8. This program was introduced in 2013.  
 
16.14   Tax Credit for Natural Resources  
1. Crédit d'impôt relatif aux ressources.  
2. The notification covers the FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The objective of this tax credits is to promote the development of natural resources in 
Quebec. The expenses eligible for the credit include exploration costs, natural resource costs 
and Canadian renewable energy and energy conservation costs in Quebec.  
4. This program was introduced under the authority of Revenu Québec.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a tax credit.  
6. The tax credit is available to businesses that, in the taxation year, have an establishment in 
Québec, carry on a business in Québec and incur eligible expenses.  
7. "Eligible Expenses " means, for a taxation year, the aggregate of the expenses incurred by 
the corporation in that year that are:  
 certain Canadian mineral exploration, oil and gas exploration expenses incurred in 
Québec;  
 certain Canadian development costs related to oil and gas and incurred in Québec;  
 certain costs related to natural resources (granite, sandstone, limestone, marble and 
slate), if these resources are intended for the manufacture of dimensional stones, 
funerary monuments, building stones, paving stones, curbs o r roof tiles;  
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  Tax credits are available to maintain financial assistance for mineral, oil and gas exploration 
in Québec and attract more investors. Repayment rates range from 1 5% to 38.75% before 
June 5, 2014, from 12% to 38.75% thereafter.  
8. The programme was created in 2001 and is ongoing.  
 
17  SASKATCHEWAN  
17.1  Incentives for Enhanced Oil Recovery  
1. Incentives for Enhanced Oil Recovery  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 201 5/2016.  
3. Incentives for Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) provide an incentive for oil producers to apply 
advanced extraction processes to enhance the total recovery from an underground 
reservoir.  
4. Assistance is provided under the authority of the Saskatche wan Ministry of Finance.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a tax refund or exemption.  
6. The program provides assistance in the form of an exemption and remission of Provincial 
Sales Tax (PST and/or Fuel Tax on eligible injectable substances used in  approved EOR 
projects.  
7. The total amount of funding provided during FY 2014/15 was $140,162 and $360,092 for FY 
2015/16.  
8. The program began in 2005 and is ongoing.  
 
17.2  Saskatchewan Agri -Value Initiative  
1. Saskatchewan Agri -Value Initiative (SAVI).  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The SAVI program provided assistance to develop products, prototypes, and processes, to 
market products, to improve manufacturing systems, and to undertake business training 
activities.  
4. Assistance w as provided under the authority of the Government of Saskatchewan.  
5. Assistance was provided in the form of grants.  
6. Funding was available to small and medium enterprises undertaking activities that add value 
to Saskatchewan produced agricultural produc ts on an application basis. Eligible activities 
include development of processes, prototypes products, or products; commercialization and 
scale up of product; development of marketing materials; attending trade shows or sales 
missions; hiring consultants t o recommend processing efficiencies and business 
development training.  
7. Funding level was 50% cost share basis to a maximum of $100,000 per business. In 
addition, each component had individual caps. At 50% cost share, the components and caps 
were $60,000  for product and prototype development, $40,000 for marketing activities, 
$20,000 for Systems Improvements and $5,000 for training. The total amount of funding 
committed during FY 2014/15 was $366,531 and $667,971 in FY 2015/16.  
8. The program, in its curr ent form, began in April 2013 and is slated to end on 
March  31, 2018.  
 
17.3  Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing  
1. Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM).  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The SLIM program pr ovides funding for the adoption of best practices, new technologies, 
and state -of-the-art processes that stimulate improvements in productivity and efficiency.  
4. Assistance is provided under the authority of the Government of Saskatchewan.  
5. Assistance i s provided in the form of grants.  
6. Funding is available to Saskatchewan agri -businesses involved in value -added processing of 
Saskatchewan crops and livestock into food, feed and bio -products on an application basis.  
7. The SLIM program has two funding c omponents. The lean Gap Analysis component consists 
of funding to identify process improvements, associated equipment and/or facility 
modifications, and training requirements related to improvements in productivity and 
efficiency. Funding is 50% cost share  basis to a maximum of $20,000. The Infrastructure 
Projects component consists of funding for facility modifications and equipment, and 
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  cost share basis to a maxim um of $500,000 (including Lean Gap Analysis). The program 
disbursed $2,995,053 in FY 2014/15, and $3,664,160 in FY 2015/16.  
8. This program began in 2013 and is ongoing.  
 
18  YUKON  
18.1  Biosecurity Risk Prevention and Mitigation  
1. Biosecurity Risk Prevention and M itigation.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. This program provides for the implementation of systems and programs that will allow the 
territory to identify, manage and mitigate emerging risks to animal and plant health, with a 
focus on prevention or mitigation of identified risks. This program will also provide support 
for the continuation of the Chronic Wasting Disease monitoring program.  
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Yukon government.  
5. Assistanc e is provided in the form of a grant.  
6. Assistance is provided to individuals, farm groups, cooperatives, non -profit organizations 
and governments. Activities may include, but are not limited to: adoption of national 
biosecurity measures that support Yuko n livestock and game farm industries; activities 
related to surveillance, prevention and control of plant and animal diseases, as well as 
invasive species; activities related to the communication of plant and animal health 
information; travel to meetings, workshops or conferences related to animal and plant 
health risks; and participation on local or national committees established to address 
biosecurity concerns.  
7. Assistance may be provided for up to 50% of the project costs for individuals if in -kind 
contributions are included in the application, and up to 60% if there are no in -kind 
contributions; up to 75% of the project costs for farm groups and cooperatives; and up to 
100% of the project costs for governments and non -profit organizations. The program  
disbursed $3,001 in FY 2014/2015 and $6,189 in FY 2015/2016.  
8. The program began in 2008 and is ongoing.  
 
18.2  Fuel Tax Exemption  
1. Fuel Tax Exemption.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The purpose of the program is to offer tax relie f for various commercial activities.  
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Fuel Oil Tax Act.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a tax credit.  
6. The tax -exempt fuel is for authorized off -road commercial purposes: farming, h unting/ 
outfitting, sawmills, fishing, logging, tourism, trapping and mining. Also authorized are off -
road use for golf courses and for use in stationary generators.  
7. Fuel may be purchased without paying the associated taxes: 6.5 cents/ litre for gasolin e, 
7.2 cents/ litre for diesel and 1.1 cents/ litre for aviation fuel. The total amount of funding 
credited during FY 2014/2015 was $2.6 million and during FY 2015/2016 was $2.2 million.  
8. The program began in 1968 and is ongoing.  
 
18.3  Yukon Agriculture Devel opment  
1. Yukon Agriculture Development.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. This program provides funding to develop agricultural projects that enhance regional 
economic development and contribute to sustainability of the Yukon farm community.  
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Yukon government.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a rebate.  
6. The program provides assistance to farm groups, cooperatives, non -profit organizations and 
governments.  
7. For farm groups or cooperatives, assistance is available up to 75% of project costs to a 
maximum of $100,000 over the lifetime of the program, and up to 100% of project costs for 
non-profit organizations and governments. The total amount of funding disburs ed during FY 
2014/2015 was $152,800 and during FY 2015/2016 was $99,616.  
8. The program began in 2003 and is ongoing.  
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  18.4  Yukon Mineral Exploration Program  
1. Yukon Mineral Exploration Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.  
3. The pr ogram is designed to promote and enhance mineral prospecting and exploration 
activities in Yukon. The program's function is to provide a portion of the risk capital required 
to locate, explore and develop mineral projects to an advanced exploration stage.  
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Yukon government.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a tax credit.  
6. The Yukon Minerals Exploration Program contains three modules:  
 Grassroots – Prospecting: Qualified prospectors may apply for a contribution of up to 
$15,000 per year to cover basic operating expenses while searching for new mineral 
occurrences in Yukon. 100% of approved expenses are reimbursed.  
 Focused – Regional: Individuals, sole proprietors, partnerships, limited pa rtnerships and 
corporations undertaking basic exploration work directed at exploring for and appraising 
the potential of an under -explored area may apply for a contribution of up to $25,000 
per year. 75% of approved expenses are reimbursed.  
 Target Evaluati on: Individuals, sole proprietors, partnerships, limited partnerships and 
corporations undertaking basic exploration work directed at appraising the potential of 
an under -evaluated occurrence or target may apply for a contribution of up to $40,000 
per year . 50% of approved expenses are reimbursed. The intent of this funding is to 
enable the recipient to carry out exploration work aimed at developing a mineral project 
to an advanced exploration stage.  
7. The total amount of funding disbursed during FY 2014/2 015 was $1,398,507 and during FY 
2015/2016 was $1,368,844.  
8. The program began in 1995 and is ongoing.  
 
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 th ey do not grant or maintain within 
their territory any subsidy within the meaning of Article 1:1 of the Ag reement which is specific 
within the meaning of Article 2 of the Agreement, or which operates directly or indirectly to 
increase exports from or reduce imports into their territory within the meaning of Article XVI:1 of 
GATT 1994.  
 
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