WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION   
G/SCM/N/220/CAN 
14 July 2011 
 (11-3475) 
Committee on Subsidies 
and Countervailing Measures Original:   English 
 
 
 
SUBSIDIES 
 
New and Full Notification Pursuant to Article XVI:1 
of the GATT 1994 and Article 25 of the Agreement 
on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures 
 
CANADA 
  
 The following communication, dated 8 July 2011, is being circulated at the request of the 
Delegation of Canada.  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 
Page 
INTRODUCTION  .............................................................................................................................. .... 3 
A.  INDUSTRIAL PROGRAMS ................................................................................................... 3  
B.  AGRICULTURE ................................................................................................................... . 21 
C.  FISHERIES ..................................................................................................................... ........ 24 
D.  FORESTRY ...................................................................................................................... ....... 26 
E.  OTHER ......................................................................................................................... ........... 28  
PROVINCIAL  PROGRAMS  .............................................................................................................. 30  
F.  ALBERTA ....................................................................................................................... ........ 30 
G.  BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC) ................................................................................................. 30  
H.  MANITOBA ...................................................................................................................... ...... 32 
I.  NEW BRUNSWICK ............................................................................................................... 3 3 
J.  NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR .............................................................................. 33  
K.  NORTHWEST TERRITORIES ............................................................................................ 34  
L.  NOVA SCOTIA ................................................................................................................... ... 34 
M.  NUNAVUT ....................................................................................................................... ....... 34 
N.  ONTARIO ....................................................................................................................... ........ 34 
O.  PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND ................................................................................................ 42  
P.  QUÉBEC ........................................................................................................................ .......... 42 
Q.  SASKATCHEWAN ................................................................................................................ 4 6 
R.  YUKON ......................................................................................................................... ........... 46  
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  INTRODUCTION 
 Canada's notification for the fiscal year s (FY) 2008/2009 and 2009/2010 comprises industrial, 
cultural, agricultural and fisheries programs at the federal and sub-fe deral government level, including 
assistance for research and development (R&D), sh ared 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 enhan ce transparency by calling for the provision of information on the 
operation of the notified programs and measures.  Ther efore, and further to Article 25.7 (ASCM), this 
notification does not prejudge the legal status, natu re or effects of notified programs under the ASCM 
and GATT 1994;  certain programs included in this notification may not be considered as "specific 
subsidies" within the meaning of the Agreement.  A. INDUSTRIAL PROGRAMS 
1. ACOA Business Development Program 
1. ACOA Business Development Program (BDP). 
2. The notification covers the FY 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The objective of this program is to foster th e development of entrepreneurship, increase the 
rate of new business formation and improve the comp etitiveness of SMEs.  As part of the Atlantic 
Investment Partnership, initiative under entrepreneur ship, business skills development, trade, tourism 
and investment are also delivered under the BDP.   The objectives of these initiatives are to attract 
visitors and investment to Atlantic Canada as a way to promote the growth of SMEs in the region, 
adopt new technologies, develop new sk ills and strengthen trade education. 
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the ACOA Act . 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of repayable or non-repayable contributions. 
6. The program provides assistance to SMEs in Atlantic Canada to start-up, expand, modernize 
and become more competitive.  Assistance towards commercial projects is generally in the form of 
interest-free loans which are to be repaid within  a ten year period.  A commercial enterprise may 
receive up to $50,000 in the form of a non-repaya ble contribution for productivity and business skills 
development as part of the AIP initiative.  S ectors eligible for assistance under commercial BDP 
include manufacturing and processing, knowledge b ased industries, aquaculture, tourism and the 
business service sector. 
7. Assistance is provided on the basis of a percen tage of eligible costs up to 50 per cent on 
capital costs and 75 per cent on soft costs.  ACOA disbursed $124,544,405 in FY 2008/2009 and $149,271,300 in FY 2009/2010. 
8. The BDP was created in 1995.  The program Te rms and Conditions have been renewed on an 
ongoing basis. 
2. Atlantic Innovation Fund 
1. The Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF). 
2. The notification covers the fi scal FY 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. G/SCM/N/220/CAN 
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  3. The objective of this ongoing program is to in crease the capacity for and commercialization 
of R&D in the region. 
4. Assistance is provided under the legisl ative 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 eligib le proponents to undertake research and 
development projects.  Eligible proponents include  private sector firms, universities, colleges, and 
research organizations or institutions in Atlantic  Canada, which are prepared to conduct research, 
development and innovation activities that lead to  commercialization, and which can demonstrate 
their ability to achieve the stated objectives of the proposed project. 
7. ACOA disbursed $58,074,720 in FY 2008/20 09 and $57,606,351 in FY 2009/2010 under the 
AIF. 
8. The program was created in May 2001.  Th e program Terms and Conditions have been 
renewed on an ongoing basis. 
3. Automotive Innovation Fund 
1. The Automotive Innovation Fund (AIF). 
2. The notification covers FY 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The objectives of the AIF are to build automotiv e research and development (R&D) capacity 
in Canada and secure knowledge-based jobs;  enha nce 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. The program is administered under the legislative authority of the Department of Industry 
Act. 
5. Financial assistance is provided in the form of a fully repayable contribution, at a level and 
amount deemed by the Minister to be justified in li ght of the anticipated benefits to Canada.  Sharing 
ratios can range up to 20 per cent of eligible costs. 
6. Eligible recipients are corporations incorporat ed pursuant to the laws of Canada carrying on 
business in Canada with proposals for private sector  investments in Canada valued at more than 
$75 million over five years for vehicle or power trai n assembly operations associ ated with significant 
automotive innovation and R&D initia tives.  Automotive innovation and R&D initiatives, other than 
vehicle or power train assembly, would be elig ible provided the $75 million threshold is met. 
7. The program committed $9 million for FY 2008/ 2009 and $16.5 million for FY 2009/2010. 
8. The program was introduced in Ma y 2008 and will en d March 31 2013. 
4. Broadband Contribution Program 
1. Broadband Contribution Program.  G/SCM/N/220/CAN 
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  2. The notification covers FY 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The objectives of the program are to provide essen tial infrastructure to Canadians in remote 
and rural areas allowing them to participate in the Internet economy by accessing information, 
services and opportunities that would otherwise be out of reach and increase the number of households using broadband services. 
4. The program is administered under the legisla tive authority of the Department of Industry 
Act. 
5. Financial assistance is provided in the form of a contribution to a recipient, who will be given 
the minimum necessary, to a maximum of 50 per cent of the total eligible project costs for implementing the approved proposals.  For First Na tions, total federal funding could go up to 100 per 
cent if no other sources of funding are shown to be possible.  The maximum contribution will not 
exceed $50 million per agreement or geographic service area. 
6. Eligible recipients are legal entities, incl uding private sector companies or consortia, 
provincial / territorial and publicly owned entiti es, and not-for-profit organizations that are 
incorporated in Canada and that build and operate infrastructure and meet the set assessment criteria. 
7. There were no disbursements made during the period notified. 
8. The program was introduced in Ap ril 2009 and will end March 31 2012. 
5. Business and Regional Growth 
1. Business and Regional Growth Program. 
2. The notification covers the years 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. This program reinforces the conditions conducive to  sustainable growth of regions and SMEs.  
It has three objectives:  to help  businesses become more efficient and more competitive and more 
innovative;  to support the transfer of technologies and research results to enterprises;  and to create 
conditions conducive to attracting foreign i nvestment and interna tional organizations. 
4. Assistance is provided under the Economic Deve lopment Agency of Canada for the Regions 
of Quebec Act. 
5. Financial assistance under this program is provi ded in the form of contributions (repayable 
and non-repayable) as well as grants.  Eligible costs in clude all expenses directly related to the project 
and deemed reasonable and necessary for its execution. 
6. Assistance is provided to SMEs;  to cluste rs and SME associations;  to non-profit 
organizations whose primary mission is to supp ort business and economic development;  and, to 
institutions dedicated to promoting and dissemi nation of knowledge and expertise, including 
universities and educational institutions. 
7. The program disbursed $69.6 million in 2008/2009 and $94.8 m illion for 2009/2010. 
8. The program came into force on 1 April 2007. G/SCM/N/220/CAN 
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  6. Canadian Institute for Advanced Research Program 
1. Canadian Institute for Adva nced Research (CIFAR). 
2. The notification covers FY 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The institute's objectives are to establish and main tain global networks for top researchers and 
students in Canada in which they participate a nd lead ground-breaking research;  attract and retain 
highly qualified people in Canada;  encourage greater private sector and provincial government 
investment in basic research and development activ ities in Canada;  build in terdisciplinary research 
strengths in areas of importance to the long-term  scientific, economic and social development of 
Canada;  and involve young researchers in its programs. 
4. This is administered under the legislative authority of the Department of Industry Act . 
5. Support to CIFAR is in the form of a conditiona l grant, up to $25 million, from FY 07-08 to 
FY 11-12 to leverage matching funds  from other non-federal sources. 
6. Financial assistance is provided to the initial recipient, CIFAR, which in turn provides 
financial support to universities for the costs of Fe llows, Scholars and Associates to conduct research 
related to CIFAR's research areas. 
7. The program disbursed $5 million for FY 2008/2009 and $5 million for FY 2009/2010. 
8. The program to support CIFAR began April 1 2 002 and is expected to end March 31 2012. 
7. Canadian Network for the Advancement of Research, Industry and Education 
1. Canadian Network for the Advancement of Research, Industry and Education (CANARIE). 
2. The notification covers FY 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The objectives for the renewal of the program (2007-2012) are to continue to operate and 
extent resources to the network operations as an e ssential research infrastructure;  and, develop, 
demonstrate and implement next generation t echnologies innovation to advance CANARIE as a 
leading-edge research network. 
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Department of Industry Act . 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a cond itional grant.  Up to $120 million will be paid 
from FY 2007/08 to FY 2011/12.  CANARIE is able  to reserve up to 15 per cent of funds for 
operational purposes.  The types of expenditures cons idered to be "eligible costs" under this program 
include labour, material, special purpose equipment and audit costs. 
6. The grant is provided to CANARIE Inc., whic h in turn provides assistance to ultimate 
recipients, which are any individual, partnership, li mited partnership, joint venture, syndicate, sole 
proprietorship, company or corporation, with or  without share capital, unincorporated associations, 
consortia, Canadian university, college or hosp ital or other entity with a presence in Canada. 
7. In FY 2008/2009 and in FY 2009/2010,  $28 million was disbursed per year. 
8. The program was approved in April 1993.  Th e Phase 3 Advanced Applications Development 
Program concluded March 31 2004 and CANARIE was rene wed until March 31 2012.  G/SCM/N/220/CAN 
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  8. Canada Small Business Financing Act 
1. Canada Small Business Financing Act (CSBFA). 
2. The notification covers FY 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The objectives of this program, through the CSBF A, is to help small business enterprises 
obtain term loans from chartered banks and ot her lenders toward financing the purchase and 
improvement of fixed assets by providing loan guarantees. 
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative aut hority of the Canada Small Business Financing 
Act.  However, claims continue to be also submitted under the Small Business Loans Act (SBLA), on 
loans approved prior to March 31, 1999. 
5. Under this program, lenders can register a loan  made to an eligible small business up to a 
maximum of $500,000, of which a maximum of $350, 000 can be used to finance the purchase or 
improvement of equipment (new or used) or the pur chase of leasehold improvements (new or used).  
The maximum term loan is 10 years, and lenders ' eligible losses are covered up to 85 per cent. 
6. Eligible recipients are small business enterp rises with gross revenue not exceeding $5M 
during the fiscal year in which the business loan a pplication is made.  Most small businesses operating 
for gain or profit are eligible for loans under the CSBF program. 
7. The program disbursed $110,338,720 for FY 2008/2009.  The program disbursed 
$116,498,678 for FY 2009/2010. 
8. The SBLA came into force in January 1961 and was superseded by the CSBFA for all loans 
made after March 31, 1999. 
9. Canada Foundation for Innovation 
1. Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI). 
2. The notification covers FY 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The objectives of the program are to support th e efforts of Canada's university and research 
hospital infrastructure in modernizing infrastructure,  with a focus on health, the environment, science 
and engineering. 
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Department of Industry Act . 
5. Financial assistance is provided in the form of  a grant to the initial recipient, up to $1,190 
Million (including up to $750 million in new invest ments) paid from FY 07-08 to FY 16-17.  CFI 
awards to ultimate recipients will not exceed 40 pe r cent of the eligible costs of any project.  The 
reminder may be provided by provinces, federal government, private sector and/or the voluntary 
sector. 
6. The initial recipient will be CFI, which in turn will provide grants to the ultimate recipients, 
which are:  universities, hospitals, post-secondary colleges, educational in stitutions, and non-profit 
organization or trusts, where the eligible activities are primarily carried on in Canada, and are capable 
of carrying on meaningful research. G/SCM/N/220/CAN 
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  7. The program disbursed $77.7 million for FY 2008/2009 and $128.6 million for FY 
2009/2010. 
8. The program was introduced in July 2007 and will end March 31 2017. 
10. Canadian Youth Business Foundation 
1. Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF). 
2. This notification covers the FY 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The objectives of the funding are to enable CY BF to provide loans and support;  develop 
youth entrepreneurship and innovative skills ;  and facilitate access to financing. 
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Department of Industry Act . 
5. Assistance is provided in two forms:  a contribution and a loan.  The maximum amount of the 
contribution will be $10 million, and a maximum of  10 per cent of the total contribution can be 
allocated in support of administration costs.  The maximum loan to be provided to the borrower is up 
to $15,000, available to business start-ups. 
6. The initial recipient is CYBF, which then provides assistance (e.g. loans) to young 
entrepreneurs, which must satisfy established set criteria. 
7. No contributions were disbursed FY 2008/ 2009.  In FY 2009/2 010, $10 million was 
disbursed.  CYBF has been asked to raise an additional $7.5 million from other sources before 
March 31 2011, and an additiona l $7.5 million before March 3 2012 in order to sustain their 
operations during a time of increased demand for its services and tightening supply of credit among 
traditional financial institutions. 
8. The foundation began operating in April 2006.  In April 2009, the Foundation entered its 
second phase which is expected  to end March 31 2012. 
11. Canadian Apparel and Textiles Industries Program 
1. Canadian Apparel and Textiles Industries Program (CATIP). 
2. This notification covers FY 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The objectives were to help the apparel and te xtile manufacturing sectors in Canada identify 
and introduce best practices, exploit leading edge  technologies, evaluate and implement e-business 
initiatives, develop and implement global strategi es, and assist textile companies to enhance 
productivity, lower production costs, improve efficien cy and move to higher value-added products. 
4. Assistance was provided under the legislative authority of the Department of Industry Act . 
5. Assistance was in the form of non-re payable and repayable contributions. 
6. Financial assistance was provided under several components:  the Firm Component assisted 
Canadian apparel and textile manuf acturers with projects that help improve their productivity, identify 
new niche markets, assist with e-commerce development and facilita te business planning.  Under the 
National Initiatives Component, apparel and textile  industry associations and other non-profit 
organizations were eligible to receive assistan ce to develop and implement global marketing  G/SCM/N/220/CAN 
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  strategies, brand and market Canadian produc ts, implement electronic business initiatives, and 
develop research initiatives.  The Textile Production E fficiency Component assisted textile companies 
in improving their production efficiencies, and in the form of repayable contribution, the transformative component was for textile manufac turing companies diversifying from lower into 
higher value-added textile products  targeted at niche markets. 
7. Program expenditures were $1,969,225 in FY 2008/2009 and $3,369,919 in FY 2009/2010. 
8. Originally implemented in 2003 , CATIP ended March 31st 2010. 
12. Community Access Program 
1. Community Access Program (CAP). 
2. The notification covers FY 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The objective of the program is to sustain a nd enhance the capabilities of public internet 
access sites in schools, libraries, community, gove rnment and other facilities in communities across 
Canada so that Canadians will have  affordable access to the Internet. 
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Department of Industry Act . 
5. Financial assistance is provided in the form of a contribution.  The lesser of 100 per cent of 
the supported eligible costs and $2. 5 million per year is covered. 
6. Eligible recipients are legal entities incl uding not-for-profit organizations such as 
associations, community based or voluntary sector organizations, educational institutions, public 
library boards, Chambers of Commerce or Boards of Trade, economic development corporation;  
provincial, territorial or municipal governments and their agencies;  federal and provincial crown 
corporation in the opinion of the Minister, tho se organizations are best positioned to successfully 
complete the proposed eligible activities and contri bute to achieving program objectives;  and selected 
private sector entities such as corporations, companies, consortia. 
7. The program disbursed $14,417,714 for FY  2008/2009, and disbursed $14,120,635 for FY 
2009/2010. 
8. The program was introduced in Octobe r 1994 and will end March 31 2011. 
13. Community Adjustment Fund 
1. Community Adjustment Fund (CAF). 
2. The notification covers FY 2009/2010. 
3. The objective of the CAF is to mitigate the s hort-term impacts of the economic downturn by 
creating opportunities and addressing transitional and adjustment challenges in restructuring 
communities. 
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Department of Industry Act . 
5. 
Assistance is provided in a form of a contribution, and shall not exceed $20 million per 
project without the approval of Treasury Board. G/SCM/N/220/CAN 
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  6. Eligible recipients are communities with a population of 250,000 or lower and have 
experienced major layoffs resulting in significant job losses as a percentage of total employment 
within the community and lacks a lternative employment opportunities within the community to offset 
job losses. 
7. In FY 2009/2010, $116,011,513 was disbursed through CAF. 
8. The program began April 1 2009 and ended March 31 2011. 
14. Community Adjustment Fund (Quebec) 
1. Community Adjustment Fund. 
2. The notification covers the fiscal year 2009/2010. 
3. The Community Adjustment Fund (CAF) is an initiative of the Economic Action Plan in 
Canada.  This fund is intended to mitigate short term impacts of the economic downturn by helping to 
creating opportunities and addressing transitional and adjustment challenges in restructuring 
communities. 
4. Assistance is provided under the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions 
of Quebec Act.  
5. Financial assistance under this program takes the form of contributions (reimbursable or not) 
or grants. 
6. Assistance is provided to SMEs, excluding reta il businesses;  to non-profit organizations;  
and, to native bands. 
7. The program disbursed $9 5.8 million for 2009/2010. 
8. The fund was created April 3 2009 and ended March 31 2011. 
15. Community Diversification Program 
1. Community Diversification Program. 
2. The notification covers FY 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. This program allows regions of Quebec to main tain and develop their economic activity base.  
The program has three objectives:  to promote community development and increase their 
mobilization through the development of visions an d projects of local and regional scope, to support 
communities by supporting entrepreneurship and the creation or the maintenance of viable 
enterprises;  and to increase the capacity of communities to attract tourists and skilled individuals. 
4. Assistance is provided under the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions 
of Quebec Act . 
5. Financial assistance under this program is provi ded in the form of contributions (repayable 
and non-repayable) as well as grants.  Eligible costs in clude all expenses directly related to the project 
and deemed reasonable and necessary for its execution.  G/SCM/N/220/CAN 
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  6. Assistance is provided:  to SMEs;  to clusters and SME associations;  to non-profit 
organizations whose primary mission is to supp ort business and economic development;  and, to 
municipalities and municipal organizations. 
7. The program disbursed $67.7 million for the year 2008/2009 and $86.7 million for 
2009/2010. 
8. The program came into force on 1 April 2007. 
16. Community Futures Program 
1. Community Futures Program (Ontario Community Futures Program). 
2. This notification covers FY 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
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 foster ing economic stability, growth and job creation;  
helping to create diversified and competitive local ru ral economies;  and helping to build sustainable 
communities. 
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Department of Industry Act . 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of non-repayable contributions. 
6. The CF program supports a network of  61 Community Futures Development 
Corporations (CFDCs) throughout rural Ontario.   CFDCs are incorporated, not-for-profit, 
community-based development organizations, governed  by a local, volunteer Board of Directors.  
CFDCs offer a variety of services supporting comm unity economic developm ent and small business 
growth. 
7. 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.  Industry 
Canada's expenditures totalled $21,451,887 in FY 2008/2009 and $21,591,335 in FY 2009/2010. 
8. The program was implemented in 1986. 
17. Community Futures Program – Atlantic Provinces 
1. The Community Futures Program (CF). 
2. The notification period covers the FY 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
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 foster ing economic stability, growth and job creation;  
helping to create diversified and competitive local ru ral economies;  and helping to build sustainable 
communities. 
4. Assistance is provided under the authority of the ACOA Act . 
5. Financial assistance is provided in the form of  non-repayable contributions to not-for-profit 
corporations. G/SCM/N/220/CAN 
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  6. Non-repayable contributions are provided to  41 independent, locally run, not-for-profit 
Community Business Development Corporations ( CBDC) and four associations to support their 
administrative and business service activities. 
7. Non-repayable contributions are provided to th e CBDCs to establish capital funds with which 
to provide small businesses with lo ans of up to $150,000 on commerci al lending terms.  The ACOA's 
expenditures on non-repayable contributions to wards the operating costs of CBDCs totalled 
$12,380,856 in FY 2008/2009 and $13,039,296 in FY 2009/2010. 
8. The program was implemented in 1986. 
18. Community Futures Program - Regions of Quebec 
1. Community Futures Program (CF). 
2. The notification covers FY 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
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 foster ing economic stability, growth and job creation;  
helping to create diversified and competitive local ru ral economies;  and helping to build 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 14 Community Economic Development Corpor ations and 10 Business Development Centres. 
7. 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.  The program 
disbursed $41.7 million in 2008/20 09 and $42.6 million for 2009/2010. 
8. The program was implemented in 1986. 
19. Community Futures Program – Western Canada 
1. The Community Futures Program. 
2. The notification covers the FY 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
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 foster ing economic stability, growth and job creation;  
helping to create diversified and competitive local ru ral economies;  and helping to build sustainable 
communities. 
4. Assistance is provided under the Western Economic Diversification Act . 
5. Financial assistance is provided in eith er non-repayable or conditionally-repayable 
contributions to Community Futures organizations  (CFs), which are not-for-profit corporations.  G/SCM/N/220/CAN 
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  6. Non-repayable contributions are provided to four provincial asso ciations and 90 independent, 
locally run, not-for-profit Commun ity 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 loan s of up to $150,000 on commercial terms. 
7. Expenditures totalled $37,782,336 in FY 2008/2009 and $31,953,991 in FY 2009-10. 
8. The program was implemented in 1986. 
20. Economic Development Initiative 
1. Economic Development Initiative (EDI). 
2. The notification covers the FY 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The objective of this initiative is to foster th e development of new business expertise through 
innovation, entrepreneurship, part nerships and diversifying economi c activities in official language 
minority communities (OLMC). 
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Department of Industry Act . 
5. Assistance is provided as a contribution, and shall not exceed $10 million per project without 
the approval of Treasury Board. 
6. Eligible recipients are community organizati ons located in OLMCs that are reflective of 
regional differences.  These target audiences are cons istent with the priorities (entrepreneurship, youth 
and the knowledge-based economy) the communities have  identified in consultations with Industry 
Canada and the regional development agencies. 
7. There were no contributions disbursed fo r FY 2008/2009, however, $465,979 was disbursed 
in FY 2009/2010. 
8. The initiative was introduced April 1 2008 and will end March 31 2013. 
21. Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation 
1. Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation (ECBC) Program. 
2. The notification covers the FY 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The overall objective of this assistance is to he lp create a positive long term economic impact 
for Cape Breton Island.  Each project is assessed against the criteria of viability/sustainability;  
need/incrementality;  and net economic impact on the region.  The ECBC Program is designed to provide support to business, by facilitating privat e sector investment in projects that enhance the 
competitiveness of commercial enterprises and increase opportunities to produce long-term, 
sustainable jobs.  The program offers access to cap ital, support for human resource capacity building, 
entrepreneurship skills development, and assistance  for e-commerce.  Funding is also available to 
provide support to communities to help plan and implement non-profit community development 
projects.  This includes assistan ce for infrastructure, strategic planning and festivals and events. 
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Government Organization Act, 
Atlantic Canada, 1987 . G/SCM/N/220/CAN 
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  5. Assistance is provided in the form of secured and unsecured loans, interest free or interest 
bearing loans, equity investments and grants. 
6. Commercial funding is provided to SMEs to  expand, modernize and become more 
competitive.  Assistance is generally in the form of interest free or interest bearing loans, secured or 
unsecured loans of up to 50 per cent of the actual eligib le costs.  Assistance can also be provided in 
the form of an equity investment.  To be eligible for an equity investment, applicants must generally 
demonstrate a minimum equity balance of 20 per cent of the pro-forma net fixed assets.  Non-commercial funding is provided to non-profit organizations that provide support to the business 
community.  Assistance is generally in the form of a grant provided on the basis of a percentage of 
eligible costs up to 75 per cent. 
7. ECBC disbursed $8.9 million in FY 2008/2009 and $12.6 million in FY 2009/2010 under its 
commercial and non-commercial programming. 
8. ECBC programming was created in 1988. 
22. Genome Canada 
1. Genome Canada. 
2. The notification covers FY 2008/2009 and FY 2009/2010. 
3. The objective of Genome Canada is to build  genomics research capacity in Canada and 
position Canadian researchers for global leadership.  Genome Canada provides funding to six regional Genome Centres across the country.  Together w ith these six Genome Centres, and other partners, 
Genome Canada supports large-scale research proj ects in key selected area s such as agriculture, 
environment, fisheries, forestry, health and ne w technology development.  In addition, Genome 
Canada is active in addressing public concerns  and increasing public awareness about genomics 
researching including ethical, environmental, economic , legal and social issues related to genomics. 
4. Assistance is provided under the authority of the Department of Industry Act . 
5. The assistance is in the form of a grant to Genome Canada. 
6. The initial recipient is Genome Canada, which in  turn provides assistance to the ultimate 
recipients, which are:  a Genome Centre or pers ons undertaking certain types of research.  Federal 
departments and agencies are not eligible recipients. 
7. Expenditures for FY 2008/2009 were $29.5 m illion and $82.9 million for FY 2009/2010. 
8. Genome Canada is a foundation created by the Government of Canada in 2000, and will end 
March 31 2015. 
23. Infrastructure Canada Program 
1. Infrastructure Canada Program (Canada-Ontario Infrastructure Program). 
2. The notification covers FY 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The program is designed to improve the quality of life for Canadians through investments that 
enhance the quality of the environment, support long term economic growth, enhance community 
infrastructure and build 21st century infrastruct ure using new approaches and best technologies.  G/SCM/N/220/CAN 
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  4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Department of Industry Act . 
5. This program offers a contribution that will not exceed one third of the eligible costs except 
under exceptional circumstances. 
6. The initial recipient will be the Province of Ontario, which in turn will offer funding for 
construction, renewal, and expa nsion or material enhancemen t for public use or benefit. 
7. In FY 2008/2009 there was $11,825,444 disbursed and in FY 2009/2010 there was 
$6,243,321 disbursed. 
8. This program began in November  2000 and will end March 31 2011. 
24. Innovative Communities Fund 
1. The Innovative Communities Fund (ICF). 
2. The notification covers the FY 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The objective of this program is to support st rategic initiatives that respond to the economic 
development needs of Atlantic Canada, diversify and enhance the economies of Atlantic communities 
and help communities strengthen their economic base.  The primary focus of this initiative is projects 
in rural areas. 
4. Assistance is provided under the legisl ative authority of the ACOA Act. 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of non-repayable contributions. 
6. The ICF provides assistance to non-commercial/not -for-profit organizations and is designed 
to support strategic initiatives that respond to the economic development needs of Atlantic Canada 
and help communities strengthen their economic base.  The primary focus of this initiative is the long 
term, sustainable economic development of  rural communities in Atlantic Canada. 
7. ACOA disbursed $48,923,923 in FY 2008/2009 and $ 73,437,276 in FY 2009/2010. 
8. The program was created in July 2005.  Th e program Terms and C onditions have been 
renewed on an ongoing basis. 
25. National Research Council Industr ial Research Assistance Program 
1. National Research Council Industrial R esearch Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP). 
2. This notification covers FY 2008/2009 and FY 2009/2010. 
3. The objective of NRC-IRAP is to stimulate innovation and increase the productivity of 
Canadian small and medium sized enterpri ses (SMEs) through the commercialization of 
technology-based products and services and the development of cost-effective processes. 
4. The program is administered under the legislative authority of the National Research 
Council Act . G/SCM/N/220/CAN 
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  5. Assistance to SMEs is through cost-share d non-repayable contributions and non-funded 
technical and business advice.  Contributions to firm s do not exceed 75 per cent of the eligible project 
costs. 
6. Eligible recipients are firms with less th an 500 employees operating in Canada.  Based on 
objective criteria, firms can be awarded cost-share d non-repayable contributions to engage in the 
research and development of tec hnological innovations, develop technol ogy for new or significantly 
improved products, processes or services for commerc ialization or increased productivity, as well as 
to support initial demonstration and pilot projects.   Non-funded technical and business advice can be 
provided to SMEs by staff located in regions acr oss Canada.  NRC-IRAP also provides non-repayable 
contributions to organizations such as univers ities and colleges, industry associations, research 
institutes, economic development organizations and a number of federal departments and crown 
corporations so that SMEs may take advantage of the knowledge found with in 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, engi neering, technology, business and the liberal arts. 
7. Total contribution expenditures to firms, orga nizations and youth employment were $86.5M 
in FY 2008/09 and $215.1M in FY 2009/10. 
8. The program was initiated in 1962 and has under gone various administrative modifications 
since that time. 
26. Northern Ontario Development Program 
1. Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP). 
2. The notification covers the FY 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The objectives of the program are to pr omote economic deve lopment, economic 
diversification, job creation, and sustainable,  self-reliant communities in Northern Ontario. 
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Department of Industry Act . 
5. There are two components of assistance thr ough NODP:  loans/investment fund loss 
reimbursement and contributions.  The program allows  for loss reimbursement of up to 20 per cent of 
the total amount of loans except for special projects or to secondary capital provider, the Minister may 
agree to increase the amount to 50 per cent.  Cont ributions shall not exceed $10 million per year, per 
recipient, for all projects, without explicit approval of Treasury Board. 
6. Assistance is provided primarily to financial in stitutions, SMEs with less than 500 employees, 
First Nations and legal entities including not-fo r-profit organizations and community futures 
organizations. 
7. Expenditures totalled $40.8 million in FY 2008/2009 and $38.55 milli on in FY 2009/2010. 
8. The program was introduced in 1 987 and will end June 30 2011. 
27. Ontario Potable Water Program 
1. Ontario Potable Water Program. 
2. The notification covers FY 2008/2009 and 2009/2010.  G/SCM/N/220/CAN 
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  3. The objective is to promote regional economic  development in specific small and rural 
Ontario municipalities by addressing funding pressures incurred in the development of their Canada-Ontario Infrastructure Program (COIP) potable  water projects to meet Ontario drinking water 
regulations. 
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Department of Industry Act . 
5. Assistance is provided through grants. 
6. Eligible Recipients of OPWP grants will be Ontario municipalities that have entered into a 
Canada-Ontario Infrastructure Program (COIP) cont ribution agreement for a potable water project and 
that satisfy a variety of other criteria. 
7. This program disbursed $10, 370,973 in FY 2008/2009 and $ 12 million in FY 2009/2010. 
8. The program began December 2007 and is  expected to end March 31 2011. 
28. PRECARN 
1. PRECARN 
2. The notification covers FY 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The objectives are to boost the productivity, agility and global competitiveness of Canadian 
firms through the development and application of robotics and intelligent systems-enabled solutions 
that have market demand;  to expand the innova tion capability of Canadian firms and research 
organizations to create robotics and intelligent sy stems technology solutions;  to increase the supply 
of highly qualified entrepreneurially-oriented scien tific and engineering personnel in Canada;  to 
improve knowledge exchange, technology diffusion and collaboration among industry, universities, 
community colleges and government laboratories across Canada through the development of 
advanced technology with high co mmercial potential;  to expand and strengthen national communities 
of interest around Intelligent Systems and Advan ced Robotics;  to accelerate and extend the 
commercial adoption and exploitation of Intelligent Systems and Advan ced Robotics for the benefit of 
Canada;  to increase understanding of trends in Inte lligent Systems and Advanced Robotics;  and to 
provide efficient and effective management for R&D projects. 
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Department of Industry Act . 
5. The initial recipient is PRECARN, which may reser ve up to 25 per cent of the fund in support 
of operation costs;  whereas the ultimate recipient will receive up to 65 per cent of eligible costs with 
an average of 40 per cent and $300,000. 
6. The initial recipient is PRECARN, which in  turn provides assistance to the ultimate 
recipients, which may be a partnership, a limited part nership, a sole proprietorship, corporation or a 
company, with or without share capital, carrying on research and development activities in Canada. 
7. There were no funds provided for either of the fiscal years included in this notification 
because under this program monies were provided in an up-front multi-year funding in FY 2004/05 
($20 million authority for PRECARN).  The maxi mum contribution that maybe made is up to 
$5.5 million per fiscal year. 
8. PRECARN began in January 1995 and remains ongoi ng, but must be reviewed no later than 
March 31 2015. G/SCM/N/220/CAN 
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  29. Program for Strategic Industrial Projects 
1. Program for Strategic Industrial Projects (PSIP). 
2. The notification covers FY 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The objective is to provide a framework within wh ich a variety of larger strategic investment 
projects in the automotive sector may be administered  by Industry Canada on behalf of the federal 
government. 
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Department of Industry Act . 
5. Assistance is provided through contributions.  El igible activities include industrial research, 
pre-competitive development, and technology adaption and adoption. 
6. Eligible recipients include firms that are incor porated and registered pursuant to the laws of 
Canada and established in Canada, that are prepar ed to conduct research, development, industrial 
modernization or innovation relate d activities, and that can demonstrate their ability to achieve the 
stated objectives of the proposed project. 
7. In FY 2008/2009 there was $39,913,074 disbursed and $11,370,918 was disbursed in FY 
2009/2010 through this program. 
8. This program began in November  2005 and will end March 31 2011. 
30. Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative 
1. Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative (SADI). 
2. The notification covers FY 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The objective of SADI is to advance a nd 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, a nd maintain and grow the technology base and 
technological capabilities of Canadian A&D industries. 
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Department of Industry Act . 
5. Assistance is through a contribution that shall not exceed 40 per cent of eligible costs except 
under exceptional circumstances, and with Minist erial approval, may reach but never exceed 
50 per cent of eligible costs to individual recipients. 
6. Eligible recipients for funding under SADI ar e corporations incorporated under Canadian law 
that are prepared to conduct strategic R&D activ ities in A&D industries and create opportunities for 
Canadians to contribute to a highly sk illed and knowledge-based workforce. 
7. This initiative disbursed $35,782,736 in FY  2008/2009 and $62,035,419  in FY 2009/2010. 
8. The initiative began in April 200 7 and will end March 31 2012. 
31. Structured Financing Facility 
1.
 Structured Financing Facility (SFF).  G/SCM/N/220/CAN 
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  2. The notification covers FY 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The objective of the renewed SFF is to ensure that  shipbuilding capacity exists in Canada to 
meet the long term government proc urement requirements for ships. 
4. Assistance is provided under the authority of the Department of Industry Act . 
5. The SFF allows for interest rate support contribut ion, which will not exceed 15 per cent of the 
Purchase Price.  The Purchase Price must be at least $5 million. 
6. Financing assistance is delivered by Industry Canada to purchasers/lessors, for the purchase, 
conversion, refurbishment or modification in a Canadi an shipyard of a Vessel that is solely intended 
for use in commercial operation, service or venture. 
7. The program disbursed $15,148,700 for FY 2008/2009 and $5,958,359 for FY 2009/2010. 
8. The SFF program was created in June 2001 and in June 2007 the fina ncing was renewed by 
the Government of Canada and is  expected to end March 31 2013. 
32. Technology Partnership Canada 
1. Technology Partnership Canada (TPC). 
2. This notification covers the FY 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The objective was to provide funding support fo r strategic research and development, and 
innovative projects that were expected to produ ce economic, social and environmental benefits to 
Canadians. 
4. Assistance was provided under the legislative authority of the Department of Industry Act . 
5. Under TPC, the government's investment ratio will normally vary between 25 per cent and 
30 per cent of the eligible R&D related costs of each project.  Where justified by the potential 
economic benefits, the maximum sharing ratio was able  to reach 50 per cent if it was essential to the 
success of the project.  The overall target maximum sharing ratio for TPC is 33 per cent.  The royalty/repayment schedule included a provision for th e repayment of the original capital contribution 
and a return on TPC's investment.  The TPC program 's actual return was a direct function of the 
project's market success. 
6. Investments were in entities that were able  to demonstrate their ability to successfully 
complete the project, to cause the successful commer cial exploitation of the results of the supported 
projects, and thereby to provide for a satisfactory re turn on government's investments both in financial 
terms and in public policy terms.  Recipients incl uded private sector companies, partnerships and 
business associations and alliances. 
7. For FY 2008/2009 $198,812,637 was disbursed and $130,916,450 in FY 2009/2010. 
8. The TPC began April 1, 1996, and is no l onger accepting applications.  The Terms & 
Conditions are in effect solely to administer contributions (e.g. payments, audits, monitoring, 
repayments) approved up to December 31 2006. G/SCM/N/220/CAN 
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  33. Western Diversification Program 
1. The Western Diversification Program. 
2. The notification covers the FY 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The objective of the program is to promote economic development and diversification in 
Western Canada through program and project devel opment and implementation to support innovation, 
promote a competitive and expanded business sector in Western Canada and develop sustainable 
communities that improve the competitiveness and quality of life in the West. 
4. The assistance is provided under the authority of the Western Economic Diversification Act . 
5. Financial assistance to businesses  was largely eliminated in April 1995.  Since 1995, Western 
Economic Diversification Canada (WD) has dir ected its core resources towards working in 
collaboration with many partners including all levels of government, academic institutions, and 
not-for-profit organizations to enhance economic activity in Western Canada in general. 
6. Expenditures totalled $120,777,836 in FY 2008/ 2009 and $115,662,175 in FY 2009/2010 as 
well as $133,437,000 under the Community Adjustment Fund (CAF), which was a part of Canada's Economic Action Plan , for a total of $249,099,175. 
7. The Program was established in December 1987 a nd the terms and conditi ons were continued 
indefinitely, effective in 2010. 
34. Western Economic Partnership Agreements 
1. The Western Economic Partnership Agreemen ts (WEPAs) are multi-year, cost-shared 
federal-provincial agreements.  The current four-y ear agreements signed in 2008 replace the previous 
agreements, and expire 31 Marc h 2012.  Administration of the agreements continues until 
31 March 2014. 
2. The notification covers the FY 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The objectives of these agreements are to address economic development priorities in areas of 
mutual federal-provincial interest , promote economic diversificati on, strengthen economic activity 
and improve economic viability and growth prospect s of western communities.  These agreements are 
intended to focus on those strategic priorities that  will enable the West to take advantage of 
opportunities and to become a more dynamic, and competitive economy. 
4. The assistance is provided under the authority of the Western Economic Diversification Act . 
5. Separate WEPAs are negotiated and appr oved by WD in each western province 
(British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba). 
6. The WEPAs are valued at $200,000,000, with a cost-sharing ratio of 50-50 between the 
federal and provincial governments .  The federal share ($100,000,000) is allocated equally among 
provinces (i.e. $25,000,000 per provi nce).  Assistance is provided in the form of non-repayable 
contributions.  Each federal-provincial agreement ha s its own program priorities.  Eligible activities 
include those where economic and/or employment be nefits accrue primarily within Western Canada.  
While each of the agreements (four in total, one with each of the four Western provinces) differs 
slightly, all four target WD's priorities incl uding innovation, business development and community 
economic development.  Each of the agreements also reflects priorities identified by the signing  G/SCM/N/220/CAN 
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  provincial government.  Projects funded under th e 2008 WEPA must comply with the terms and 
conditions of WD's Western Diversification Progr am (WDP).  Under those terms and conditions, 
contributions, may be made to legal entities such as non-profit organizations, post-secondary 
institutions, hospitals and regional health care centr es, cooperatives, native ba nds and provincial and 
municipal governmental entities.  WD's operational policy ensures that no assistance is provided to 
for-profit entities. 
7. Expenditures totalled $12,864,994 in FY 2008/2009 and $24,527,472 in FY 2009/2010. 
8. The Government of Canada approved the last  WEPAs in April 2008.  The agreements 
stipulate that projects may be approved until 31 March 2012, and claims can be received until 
31 March 2014. 
35. Women's Enterprise Initiative 
1. Women's Enterprise Initiative. 
2. The notification covers the FY 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The purpose of the Women's Enterprise Initiative (WEI) is to encourage the establishment and 
growth of women-owned and controlled busin esses, encourage self-employment and business 
development, and to promote ec onomic equality between men and women.  The program objectives 
are to:  introduce and promote the concept of entrep reneurship in women;  in crease the availability of 
capital to women-owned enterprises;  and provide services to help women develop the experience, 
expertise, assets and credit track records enabling them to increase both the number and strength of 
women-owned businesses in Western Canada. 
4. Assistance is provided under the Western Economic Diversification Act.  
5. Financial assistance is provided in eith er 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 Manit oba.  This supports the operating costs of their 
administrative and business service activities.  In add ition, with contributions previously provided by 
Western Economic Diversification, the WECs provi de women-owned small businesses with loans of 
up to $150,000 on commercial terms. 
7. Expenditures totalled $0 in FY 2008/2009 and $4,605,046 in FY 2009/2010. 
8. The program was created in 1995.  The cu rrent terms and conditions were continued 
indefinitely effective October 2009. 
B. AGRICULTURE 
1. Orchards and Vineyards Tr ansition Program (OVTP) 
1. Orchards and Vineyards Transition Program (OVTP). 
2. The notification covers Fiscal  Years 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. G/SCM/N/220/CAN 
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  3. The objective of the OVTP was to assist tho se producing tree fruits and grapes to become 
more competitive by adjusting their operations to  meet changing consumer preferences and other 
market developments. 
4. Authority:  Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food Act, Section 4.  
5. Assistance was provided in the form of contributions. 
6. The OVTP was a federal program delivered by five provinces.  The program included two 
components.  The first component, "strategic regional-commodity planning", provided funding to 
industry associations based on the eligible cost of  approved proposals and 100 per cent of the cost of 
planning projects would be covered up to the annua l program allocation for this component.  The 
second component, "removal of existing orchard and vi neyard stock", provided 80 per cent of the cost 
of removal up to $4,000 per hectare to an elig ible producer.  The maximum funding to a producer 
participating in this component would not exceed $800,000 over the life of the program. 
7. For the 2007/08 fiscal year, 181 producers particip ated in the program.  For the 2008/2009 
fiscal year, 994 producers participated in the program.  For the 2009/2010 fiscal year, 1,045 producers participated in the program. 
Year (Fiscal) Total Federal Contribution* 
($ million) Per Producer 
($) 
2007/08 0.56 2,994.48 
2008/2009 8.96 9,018.46 
2009/09 8.60 8,232.46 
 * Total federal contribution for plant removal only. 
 
8. OVTP was a four-year program in effect within the fiscal years 2007/08 and 2010/11. 
2. Tobacco Transition Program 
1. Tobacco Transition Program. 
2. The notification covers Calendar Year 2009. 
3. The objective of the program was to provide transition and exit assistance to tobacco 
producers interested in exiting the sector. 
4. Authority:  Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food Act, Section 4. 
5. Assistance was provided in the form of contributions. 
6. The Tobacco Transition Program provided federa l funding in the amount of $1.05 per pound 
of Basic Production Quota of tobacco.  The payment was based on the proposals by the Ontario 
Flue-Cured Tobacco Growers' Marketing Board. 
7. For the 2009 calendar year, 1,044 quota holders participated in the program. 
Year (Calendar) Total Federal Contribution* 
($ million) Per quota holders 
($) 
2009 284.23 272,250.42 
 * Total federal contribution to program participants only.  
8. The Tobacco Transition Program was av ailable in calendar year 2009 only.  G/SCM/N/220/CAN 
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  3. Hog Industry Loan Loss Reserve Program (HILLRP) 
1. Hog Industry Loan Loss Reserve Program (HILLRP). 
2. The notification covers Calendar Year 2009. 
3. The objective of the HILLRP was to help hog pr oducers get better loan terms by sharing the 
risk with financial institutions in consolida ting short-term debt into long-term loans. 
4. Authority:  Farm Income Protection Act, Secti on 12(5) and Order in Council #612654  
5. Assistance was provided in the form of honouring defaulted loan amounts. 
6. The HILLRP was designed to create additiona l cash flows in the form of government 
guaranteed loans, but it was not meant to add more debt to hog operations.  The program helped hog 
producers (i.e. individuals, partne rship, corporations) free up oper ating credit and ease short term 
liquidity problems by converting shor t term debt into longer term loans.  The terms of the loans would 
be negotiated between lenders a nd 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.  Maximum lo an amounts would be based on the following rates 
per animal produced over the course of the last or current tax year:  $85 per market hog, 
$30 per weaner and $25 per iso-weaner.  Producers could only receive benefits from either the Hog 
Farm Transition Program (HFTP) or the HILLRP (e ither payments or loans), but not from both. 
7. For the 2009 calendar year, 263 producers participated in the program. 
Year (Calendar) Total Default 
($ million) Per Producer 
($) 
2009 0 0 
 
8. The Hog Industry Loan Loss Reserve Program was available in calendar year 2009 only. 
4. Cull Breeding Swine Program (CBSP) 
1. Cull Breeding Swine Program (CBSP). 
2. The notification covers Calendar Years 2008 and 2009. 
3. The objective of CBSP was to reduce the national swine breeding herd size by up to 
10 per cent to reflect market conditions, and to si multaneously assist hog producers planning to exit 
the industry or permanently downsize operations. 
4. Authority:  Farm Income Protection Act, Section 12(5) and Section 19  
5. Assistance was provided in the form of contributions. 
6. This program was introduced in support of ho g producers to regain their competitive 
advantage, following increased input costs and a st rong Canadian dollar combined with the outbreak 
of "swine flu" in the spring of 2009.  This me asure also assisted producers planning to exit the 
industry or permanently downsizing their operations.  Qualifying producers were eligible to receive a 
$225 per head payment for each breeding swine culled over the period August 1 2007 to November 30 2008, adjusted from sales made th rough regular commercial channels between 
August 1 2007 and April 13 2008.  Producers w ho shipped breeding swine for rendering during the 
period may also recover reimbursement for slaughter and disposal costs (based on invoiced receipts).  G/SCM/N/220/CAN 
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  Approved producers must have depopulated an entire breeding barn or barns and not have housed and 
commit not to house breeding stock in the same  barn(s) for three years following the cull. 
7. For the 2008 calendar year, 527 producers participated in the program.  For the 2009 calendar 
year, 220 producers participated in the program. 
Year (Calendar) Total Federal Contribution 
($ millions) Per Producer 
($) 
2008 19.40 36,823.35 
2009 6.37 28,958.20 
 
8. The Cull Breeding Swine Program was available in the calendar years 2008 and 2009. 
C. FISHERIES 
1. Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy Allocation Transfer Program 
1. Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy Allocation Transfer Program (ATP). 
2. The notification covers the FY 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
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 A boriginal peoples' right to fish for food, social 
and ceremonial purposes.  The AFS is not rights-based, but rather, as a matter of policy seeks the 
effective management and regulation of Aborig inal 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 retirem ent of commercial licences and the issuance of 
licenses to eligible Aboriginal groups. 
7. The program expenditures totalled $8,531,720 in FY 2008/2009 and $10,269,795 in 
FY 2009/2010. 
8. The program was established in 1994. 
2. Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative 
1. Atlantic Integrated Commercia l Fisheries Initiative (AICFI). 
2. The notification covers the FY 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The objective of AICFI is to assist Mi'k maq and Maliseet First Nations (MMFNs) in 
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Is land 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 e nvironmentally sustainable integrated commercial 
fishery. 
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Fisheries Development Act .  G/SCM/N/220/CAN 
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  5. Assistance is provided in the form of providing training and other skill development 
activities. 
6. The AICFI was established to support capacity  building in MMFNs commercial fishing 
enterprises.  The new funding will assist partic ipating communities in developing the business 
knowledge, skills, and resources to make full use of  existing access and to participate equally in 
fisheries co-management. 
7. The program expenditures totalled $3,331,776 in FY 2008/2009 and $12,590,882 in FY 
2009/2010. 
8. The program was announced on 7 July 2007 and will be funded over a 5-year period. 
3. Atlantic Lobster Sustainability Measures 
1. Atlantic Lobster Sustainability Measures (ALSM). 
2. The notification covers the FY 2009/2010. 
3. The objective of ALSM is to assist Canada's lobs ter fishery ensure its long-term sustainability 
and economic prosperity.  The program  supports industry efforts to maintain healthy lobster stocks in 
all lobster fishing areas and improve lobster a bundance in areas where stocks have declined. 
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Department of Fisheries and 
Oceans Act, the Atlantic Fisheries Restructuring Ac t, the Fisheries Act and the Fisheries Development 
Act. 
5. ALSM funding is provided through a two-stage process.  First, Lobster Fishing Areas (LFAs) 
obtain approval from the federal government fo r an LFA-wide Sustainability Plan.  Second, 
commercial harvester organizations propose a nd carry out specific activities that support 
conservation, stewardship, harvester organiza tion governance, and industry restructuring and 
rationalization. 
6. Assistance is provided to commercial harvester organizations to carry out the activities noted 
above.  Eligible applicants include corpora tions, not-for-profit organizations, incorporated 
associations, cooperatives, trade unions and aboriginal groups. 
7. The program expenditures totalled $3,420,589 in FY 2009/2010. 
8. The program was initiated in 2009 and is  scheduled to c ontinue until 2014. 
4. Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative 
1. Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (PICFI). 
2. The notification covers the FY 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The objective of PICFI is to achieve a fair, sustainable, integrated commercial fishery on 
Canada's west coast, in which all commercial particip ants 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 accountability for all 
resource users, through enhanced fisheries monitoring and report a nd strengthened collaboration, and 
enhanced cooperation amongst fisheries interests. G/SCM/N/220/CAN 
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  4. Assistance is provided under the legislative au thority of the Fisheries Development Act. 
5. Assistance is provided to Aboriginal fishing en terprises in the form of commercial fishing 
access acquired through voluntary retirement, vessels and gear, and providing training and other skill 
development activities. 
6. The commercial fisheries access component of PI CFI allows the federal government to retire 
the licences and quota of fishers who want to leav e the commercial fishery, and use these resources to 
facilitate greater participation in  a wide range of commercial fisheries by BC First Nation fishing 
enterprises.  It also facilitates the transfer of  vessels and gear, and capacity building to support 
development of First Nation fisheries enterprises based on best practices. 
7. The program expenditures totalled $26,304,558 in FY 2008/2009 and $23,178,408 in FY 
2009/2010. 
8. The program was announced in 2007 and will be funded over a 5-year period. 
5. Short-term Transitional Measures 
1. Short-term Transitional Measures (STTM) program. 
2. The notification covers the FY 2009/2010. 
3. The objective of the STTM was to assist low-income lobster licence holders in Atlantic 
Canada and Quebec who experienced financial hard ship due to the global economic downturn of 
2007-2009. 
4. Assistance was provided under the legislative auth ority of the Department of Fisheries and 
Oceans Act, the Atlantic Fisheries Restructuring Ac t, the Fisheries Act, the Fisheries Development 
Act, the Department of Human Resources and Skill s Development Act, the Department of Social 
Development Act, and the Employment Insurance Act. 
5. Assistance was provided in the form of a gran t to lobster license holders who applied for 
assistance and who met the specified criteria.  These criteria included reliance on income from lobster 
fishing;  a maximum value of lobster landings in th e previous year;  and a decrease in income from 
lobster, inflicted by the economic downturn. 
6. Assistance was provided to license holders who met these criteria.  The maximum payable 
amount that any grant recipient received was $5,000. 
7. The program expenditures totalled $8,531,648 in FY 2009/2010. 
8. The program was initiated in 20 09 and ended on March 31 2010. 
D. FORESTRY 
1. Pulp and Paper Green Transformation Program 
1. Pulp and Paper Green Transformation Program (PPGTP). 
2. The Notification covers fiscal years 2008/2009 and 2009/2010.  G/SCM/N/220/CAN 
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  3. The Pulp and Paper Green Transformation Progr am provides contribution funding to pulp and 
paper companies for environmental upgrades to Ca nadian facilities, based on a credits system. 
4. Funding for this program is provided for under the authority of the Department of Natural 
Resources Act and the Forestry Act. 
5. Contributions are provided in the form of gran ts, contingent on approval that funds will be 
spent on capital projects that offer de monstrable environmental benefits. 
6. Recipients of the assistance are eligible firms in the Canadian pulp and paper sector. 
7. The Program calculates a maximum funding envelope for a company based on a 
$0.16 per litre credit for black liquor produced by their mills between January 1 2009 (calculation 
start date) and May 9 2009 (when the Program cap of $1 billion was reached).  Firms have until 
March 31 2012 to draw on this funding to finan ce approved capital projects that offer demonstrable 
environmental benefits, such as improvements to th eir energy efficiency or their capacity to produce 
renewable energy.  The program is capped at $1 billi on, and total payments to Canadian industry will 
not exceed this amount. 
8. The assistance became available on June 17 2009 and will expire  on March 31 2012. 
2. Transformative Technology Program 
1. Transformative Technology Program (TTP). 
2. The notification covers fiscal years 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The objective of the TTP is to provide funding for pre-competitive, non-proprietary R&D to 
address the development and adaptation of emerging technologies such as forest biomass, forest biotechnology and nanotechnology.  Funding enable d research to focus on the development of 
breakthrough technologies related to forest biom ass utilization, nanotechnology, and next-generation 
forest products as well as addressing ongoing pr oductivity challenges facing the industry. 
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 contributions. 
6. The recipient was FPinnovations, Canada's  national forest research institute. 
7. The program budgeted $20 million for 2008/ 2009 and $25.6 million for 2009/2010. 
8. This program was created on April 1 2007, and was set to expire on March 31 2011. 
3. Value to Wood Program 
1. Value to Wood Program. 
2. The Notification covers fiscal years 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The Value to Wood Program funds pre-comp etitive research and technology transfer 
activities in support of the Canada's secondary wood products manufacturers.  It provides funding for 
research related to the development of new pr oducts;  improved manufacturing processes;  market G/SCM/N/220/CAN 
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  trends;  and codes and standards work.  The product areas include appearance products such as 
decking, flooring, windows/doors, cabinetry etc., and structured products such as panels, prefabricated houses, and engineered wood products.  As well, it provides technical assistance to small and 
medium-sized companies. 
4. Funding for this program is provided for under the authority of the Department of Natural 
Resources Act and the Forestry Act. 
5. The program provided assistance in the form of contributions. 
6. The recipients of the funding were FPinnovations, Canada's national forest research institute, 
and various Canadian universities. $3.7 million was budgeted for this program, in 2008/2009, and 
$3.5 million was budgeted for 2009/2010. 
7. The program was created in April 1998 and is scheduled to expire in March 2011. 
8. N/A. 
E. OTHER 
1. Book Publishing Support Program, Block Grants and Emerging Publisher Grants 
1. Book Publishing Support Program, Block Gr ants and Emerging Publisher Grants. 
2. This notification covers the FY 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The program provides financial assistance to Ca nadian publishers to support the publishing of 
Canadian trade titles that make a significant contri bution to the development of Canadian literature. 
4. The Canada Council, which is an independe nt, arm's length organization created by the 
Parliament of Canada in 1957 to foster and prom ote the arts, administers the Writing and Publishing 
Section. 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of grants. 
6. Block Grants provide operating funding to est ablished professional book publishers with an 
ongoing publishing program that includes at least 16 e ligible titles.  Participating publishers are 
expected to produce at least four new eligible titles per year.  Emerging Publisher Grants assist small 
or emerging houses that have published four to 15 e ligible titles.  Only literary titles are eligible.  
Projects grants are awarded to eligible book pub lishers for translation of Canadian-authored 
book-length works, and for the production of large-fo rmat art books.  Foreign publishers can apply for 
grants to cover the cost of the tran slation of Canadian-authored works. 
7. In 2008/2009, total grants awarded were $9, 541,000 for Block Grant recipients and $350,000 
for emerging publishers.  In 2009/2010, total gran ts awarded were $9,574,000 for Block Grant 
recipients and $340,000 for emerging publishers. 
8. The Block Grants component started in 1972 and the Emerging Publishers component in 
1989. 
2. Grants to Literary and Art Magazines Program 
1. The Grants to Literary and Art Magazines Program.  G/SCM/N/220/CAN 
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  2. This notification covers the FY 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The program encourages excellence in artis tic expression and fosters awareness of the 
contemporary arts and literature in Canada, thr ough support for the publication of literary and art 
magazines. 
4. The Canada Council, which is an independe nt, arm's length organization created by the 
Parliament of Canada in 1957 to foster and prom ote the arts, administers the Writing and Publishing 
Section. 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of grants. 
6. Publishers of magazines are eligible if they :  have identified the target audience for the 
magazine and developed an appropriate distribution method;  have a paid circulation of at least 
50 per cent of the copies printed or maintain at l east a 25 per cent ratio of revenues earned from paid 
circulation or advertising;  respect intellectual property.  Eligible magazines must:  be written 
principally in English, French or one of Canada 's Aboriginal languages;  be at least 75 per cent 
Canadian-owned;  be published at least twice a y ear;  focus mainly on editorial content written or 
created by Canadians;  have a demonstrated editori al capability and financial stability;  focus mainly 
on previously unpublished material;  have a print-run of at least 500 copies per issue, but not exceed 
25,000 copies per issue (except for electronic mag azines).  The amount of the Canada Council's grant 
is based on the magazine's demonstrated need for support, the peer assessme nt committee's evaluation 
of its excellence, the proposed publishing program  and the number of issues published the previous 
year. 
7. In 2008/2009, contributions distributed were $3,177,880.  In 2009/2010, $3,201,800 of 
contributions were distributed. 
8. The program was established in 1972. 
3. The Publications Assistance Program (PAP) 
1. The Publications Assistance Program (PAP). 
2. This notification covers the FY 2008/09 and 2009/2010. 
3. The purpose of the program is to encourage the wide and affordable distribution of Canadian 
publications to Canadian readers;  to recognize the important role played by small community weekly 
newspapers in rural communities;  to support the vitality of English and French minority communities 
and of Canada's cultural diversity through minority  official language and ethnic weekly newspapers. 
4. Assistance is provided under the authority of th e Department of Canadian Heritage Act, and 
the Canada Post Corporation Act. 
5. The PAP provides grants to magazine and non-daily newspaper publis hers based on their 
mailing costs. 
6. The program is designed to help eligible Ca nadian publications (i.e. magazines and small 
community newspapers that meet certain Canadi an content requirements) mailed in Canada for 
delivery in Canada.  All customers are charged th e full cost of each mailing through their deposit 
account at Canada Post.  The Department of Cana dian Heritage under the PAP makes payments for 
eligible publications, directly to  the customer's deposit account. G/SCM/N/220/CAN 
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  7. For FY 2008/2009, $59.3 million in funding was disbursed to recipients, assisting in the 
distribution of 183.7 million copies.  For FY 2009/ 2010, $52.5 million in fu nding was disbursed to 
assist in the distribution of 168.5 million copies.  Th erefore, the average assistance per unit was $0.32 
in 2008/2009 and $0.31 in 2009/2010. 
8. The PAP in its current form began in 1997, bu t similar postal assistance has existed for many 
decades.  The program was renewed in 2006 and ended in FY 2009/2010. 
4. Book Publishing Industry De velopment Program (BPIDP) 
1. Book Publishing Industry Development Program (BPIDP).  For the years covered by the 
notification, funding was provided through BPIDP.  The program was restructured for 2010/2011 and renamed the Canada Book Fund. 
2. The notification covers FY 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The objective of the program is to ensure readers' access to a broad range of 
Canadian-authored books. 
4. Assistance is provided under the authority of the Department of Canadian Heritage Act. 
5. The program provides contributions. 
6. Program recipients are Canadian-owned book publishers, associations and organizations 
representing one or more sectors of the book trad e.  The program funds Canadian-owned book 
publishers to ensure the ongoing  production and marketing of Ca nadian-authored books;  all sectors 
of the Canadian book industry in marketing Canadi an books and authors, and improving the industry's 
infrastructure;  and projects that strengthen the Canadian book supply chain and the capacity of the 
Canadian book industry to develop and incr ease export sales of Canadian-authored books. 
7. The program provided $36.3M in funding in 2008/2009 and $35.3M in 2009/2010. 
8. The program was established in 1979. 
PROVINCIAL
 PROGRAMS 
F. ALBERTA 
Nil 
G. BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC) 
1. Assistance to BC Pork Producers 
1. This assistance is a grant provided to the BC Hog Marketing Commission. 
2. This notification covers the fiscal year 2008/2009. 
3. Funding is provided to the BC Hog Marketing Commission to assist the pork industry 
transition from hogs as a generic commodity to specialty pork. 
4. Funding is provided under the authority of the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Lands. 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a grant.  G/SCM/N/220/CAN 
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  6. Assistance is directed to the BC Hog Marketing Commission. 
7. In 2008/2009, $1,500,000 was disbursed. 
8. This assistance was first provided in March 2009.  Assistance is reviewed on an annual basis. 
2. BC Tree Fruit Industry Strategy 
1. This assistance is a grant provided to the Inv estment Agriculture Foundation of BC to support 
implementation of the BC Tree Fruit Industry Strategy. 
2. This notification covers the fiscal year 2009/2010. 
3. This assistance supports the implementation of the Tree Fruit Industry Strategy.  Funding 
supports market development analys is and implementation;  trade and cost structure analysis;  and 
implementation of strategies to meet emergi ng product and quality demands from the market. 
4. Funding for this program is provided under the authority of the BC Ministry of Agriculture 
and Lands. 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a grant. 
6. Funding is directed to the Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC. 
7. In 2009/2010, $2,000, 000 in assistance was distributed. 
8. This strategy was introduced in March 2006.  Assistance is scheduled to expire in 
March 2011. 
3. Ranching Task Force 
1. This assistance is a grant provided to the Inv estment Agriculture Foundation of BC to address 
the priorities of the Ranching Task Force. 
2. This notification covers the fiscal year 2009/2010. 
3. This assistance is used to address the priorities identified by the Ranching Task Force related 
to international and domestic market development,  targeted review and refinement of certain 
agriculture land reserve ranching issues, and raise th e profile of the ranching sector both domestically 
and internationally. 
4. Funding for this program is provided under the authority of the BC Ministry of Agriculture 
and Lands. 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a grant. 
6. Funding is directed to the Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC. 
7. In 2009/2010, $2,000, 000 in assistance was distributed. 
8. This assistance was first provided in March 2010.   Assistance is scheduled to expire in 
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  4. Invasive Plant Program 
1. Invasive Plant Program. 
2. This notification covers the fiscal year 2008/2009. 
3. The Invasive Plant Management Program works with stakeholders a nd land managers across 
the province to develop and implement best manage ment practices to mitigate the economic, social 
and ecological impacts of invasive plants. 
4. Funding for this program is provided under the authority of the BC Ministry of Agriculture 
and Lands. 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a grant. 
6. Funding is directed to regional districts and invasive plant committees. 
7. In 2008/2009, $1,857,000 was distributed. 
8. This assistance was first provide d in 2001 and is ongoing. 
H. MANITOBA 
1. Manitoba Prospectors Assistance Program 
1. Manitoba Prospectors Assistance Program. 
2. This notification covers the fi scal years 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. 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 unde r the 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. 
7. Assistance of up to 50 per cent of approved elig ible expenditures to a maximum of $7,500 per 
FY.  Total assistance available is $23,000 per year. 
8. The relevant iteration of this program was intr oduced April 2008, and was scheduled to expire 
in March 2011.  It has subsequently been renewed. 
2. Mineral Exploration Assistance Program 
1. Mineral Exploration Assistance Program. 
2. This notification covers the fi scal years 2008/2009 and 2009/2010.  G/SCM/N/220/CAN 
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  3. Provides financial assistance for non-fuel mineral exploration in Manitoba.  The program is 
designed to increase exploration and to stimulate ac tivities that could lead to the development of new 
mines and industrial minera l deposits in Manitoba. 
4. Funding for this program is provided for unde r the authority of the Manitoba Mines and 
Minerals Act. 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of grants. 
6. The program is available to companies or individuals conducting mineral prospecting 
activities in Manitoba. 
7. Grants of up to 25 per cent of approved eligible expenditures are available each fiscal year, at 
a maximum of $200,000 per FY.  Grants of up to 35 per cent of approved eligible expenditures are 
available each fiscal year for projects conducted in Lynn Lake/Leaf Rapids and the Northern 
Superior/ Other Northern areas of Manitoba.  The total assistance available is $1.5 million per year. 
8. The current iteration of this program was introduced April 2008, and was scheduled to expire 
in March 2011.  It has subsequently been renewed. 
3. Northern Fisherman's Freight Assistance Program 
1. Northern Fisherman's Freight Assistance Program. 
2. This notification covers the fi scal years 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The NFFA program assists marginally viable co mmercial fishing operations through partial 
subsidization of the cost of transporting selected  fish species from lak eside to Winnipeg for 
processing. 
4. Funding for this program is provided for under the authority of the Fisheries Act by the 
Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation (FFMC), a federal Crown corporation. 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of grants. 
6. Assistance is available to fishermen employed in the fishery sector.  Eligible species for 
freight assistance are whitefish, pike, lake tr out, perch, goldeye, tullibee, and suckers. 
7. Under this program, fishermen pay the first 20 cents per kilogram of freight cost, and the 
Province pays for the next 45 cents per kilogram (w ith fishermen responsible for any freight costs in 
excess of 65 cents per kilogram).  Fishermen also receive 7 cents per kilogram for suckers from all 
lakes listed as eligible for assistance. 
8. The program was established in 1976 and is ongoing. 
I. NEW BRUNSWICK 
 Nil. 
 
J. NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR 
Nil. 
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  K. NORTHWEST TERRITORIES 
 Nil. 
 L. NOVA SCOTIA 
1. Nova Scotia Energy Training Program 
1. Nova Scotia Energy Training Program. 
2. The notification period covers the FY 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The program encourages private sector employers to hire Nova Scotia post-secondary 
students for career-related work terms in  all sectors of the energy industry. 
4. Assistance is provided under the general spending authority of the Nova Scotia Department of 
Energy. 
5. Financial assistance is provided in the form of a 50 per cent wage subsidy, to a maximum of 
$7.50/hour, toward student salaries. 
6. The incentive is available to small- and medium-sized Nova Scotia energy sector companies 
who employ post-secondary students in career-related work terms.  Assistance is available for each 
post-secondary student employed for a work term. 
7. Expenditures for this program totalled $65,000 in FY 2008/2009 and $90,000 in FY 
2009/2010. 
8. The program was created in 2001 and is eligible for renewal annually. 
M. NUNAVUT 
 Nil. 
 
N. ONTARIO 
1. Advanced Manufacturing Investment Strategy 
1. Advanced Manufacturing Investment Strategy (AMIS). 
2. The notification covers the fiscal  years (FY) 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The purpose of this strategy is to encourage co mpanies to invest in leading edge technologies 
and processes that will increase productivity and competitiveness. 
4. This strategy was introduced under the author ity of the Ontario Ministry of Economic 
Development and Trade. 
5. This strategy provides loans to eligible recipients. 
6. These loans are available to all Ontario manuf acturing companies.  To qualify, companies 
must meet minimum investment or job thresholds (measured over a 5-year period):  investment of at 
least $10 million in eligible project expenditures, or the creation or retention of at least 50 jobs that  G/SCM/N/220/CAN 
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  are directly related to the proposed project.  The pr oposed project must also be innovative (i.e. must 
involve leading-edge technology). 
7. AMIS will provide up to 30 per cent of the total eligible costs of a project—up to a maximum 
of $10 million—in the form of a repayable loan.  Loans are interest free and principal free for ﬁve 
years provided the ﬁrm meets agreed-upon job and investment ta rgets.  After that, the rate is the 
province's cost of borrowing plus 1 per cent.  $5 00 million was initially budgeted for this program.  
$30,530,000 was disbursed in 2008/2009, and $20,470,000 was disbursed in 2009/2010. 
8. The Advanced Manufacturing Investment Strategy has been closed to new applications since 
February 5 2010. 
2. Biopharmaceutical Investment Program 
1. Biopharmaceutical Investment Program (BIP). 
2. The notification covers the fiscal  years (FY) 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The BIP is aimed at attracting new or enhanced  biopharmaceutical investments in Ontario by 
providing grants or loans to offset R&D or advanced manufacturing costs. 
4. This program falls under the authority of the Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation. 
5. This program provides grants and loans to successful applicants from the biopharmaceutical 
industry. 
6. Assistance may be provided to applicants that  demonstrate that they meet the program's 
mandate of attracting new biopharmaceutical inv estments to Ontario, or enhancing existing 
investments. 
7. $150 million in funding available over 5 years.  BI P is the first component of the Government 
of Ontario's $1.15 billion Next Ge neration of Jobs Fund strategy a nd will fund up to 20 per cent of 
total eligible project costs.  The total amount of  funding disbursed in 2008/2009 was $3,361,463 and 
$3,495,954 in 2009/10. 
8. On April 1 2008, the program began accepting a pplications.  Applications ceased to be 
accepted on March 12 2010. 
3. Eastern Ontario Development Fund 
1. Eastern Ontario Development Fund. 
2. The notification covers the fiscal  years (FY) 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The objective of this fund is to provide fina ncial assistance to promote the retention, 
expansion and attraction of investment/busin ess in eastern Ontario through support for capital 
spending, skills development, and infrastructure needs. 
4. This strategy was introduced under the author ity of the Ontario Ministry of Economic 
Development and Trade. 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of grants and contributions. G/SCM/N/220/CAN 
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  6. Funding is available to firms that are register ed as a business in Ontario, are located within 
the area of Eastern Ontario, employ a minimum of  10 employees, and have eligible total expenses 
greater than $500,000. 
7. The Fund is divided in two streams;  the bus iness stream provides 15 per cent 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 per cent for economic development projects valued at $100,000 or more.  $4,426,261 was 
disbursed in 2008/2009 and $13,293,523 was disbursed in 2009/2010. 
8. The program began accepting applications in July  2008 and intake will close in March 2012.  
The program will close in March 2017. 
4. Emerging Technology Program 
1. Emerging Technology Program. 
2. The notification covers the fiscal  years (FY) 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The Emerging Technology Program is designed to encourage both the private and public 
sectors to develop exciting and viable new technologies that will contribute to future Northern Ontario 
prosperity. 
4. The program is delivered under the authorit y of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund 
Corporation (NOHFC). 
5. Assistance takes the form of conditional contri butions, repayable loans, and/or forgivable 
performance loans. 
6. The program is available to eligible public or  private initiatives in Northern Ontario.  For 
public sector initiatives, up to 50 per cent of the cost s for capital projects may be provided in the form 
of conditional contributions, repayable loans and forgivable performance loans (a forgivable 
performance loan is a loan that will be forgiven provided that certain targets are met).  The maximum 
contribution for any project will normally not exceed $1 million.  For private sector initiatives, up to $50,000 May be provided in non-repayable contributi ons to eligible applicants.  The Emerging 
Technology Program may also provide repayable loan s of up to $1 million or one third of eligible 
project costs, whichever is less, for capital projects. 
7. In 2008/2009, $398,616 was disbursed through grants and $943,666 was disbursed through 
loans.  In 2009/2010, $19,989, 850 was disbursed through conditiona l contributions and $581,000 was 
disbursed through loans. 
8. The Emerging Technology Program is administer ed annually and comes up for renewal each 
fiscal year. 
5. Enterprises North Job Creation Program 
1. Enterprises North Job Creation Program. 
2. The notification covers the fiscal  years (FY) 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The purpose of this program is to provide fina ncial assistance to the private sector to help 
bring new jobs and economic pros perity to Northern Ontario.  G/SCM/N/220/CAN 
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  4. The program is delivered under the authorit y of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund 
Corporation (NOHFC). 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of conditio nal contributions and/or repayable loans. 
6. Assistance is available to enterprises that opera te in Northern Ontario.  Eligible sectors 
include but are not limited to:  agriculture;  mi ning;  forest products;  resource-based, cultural, 
adventure or nature-based tourism;  manufactur ing;  technology;  and telecommunications. 
7. The maximum contribution from the NOHFC to any one project gene rally will not exceed 
50 per cent of eligible capital costs up to $1 million.   The total amount disbursed in 2008/2009 was 
$9,645,207.  In 2009/2 010, $15,653,512 was disbursed in cond itional contributions  and $24,553,516 
was disbursed in loans. 
8. This program is administered annually, and comes up for renewal each fiscal year. 
6. Green Commercial Vehicle Program 
1. Green Commercial Vehicle Program. 
2. The notification covers the fiscal  years (FY) 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The purpose of the program is to encourage th e use of green technology on private sector 
commercial vehicles. 
4. The program is delivered under the authority of the Ontario Ministry of Transportation. 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of grants/contributions. 
6. Assistance is available to commercial vehicl e owners who purchase eligible medium duty 
alternative fuel vehicles or anti-idli ng technologies for heavy duty vehicles. 
7. Up to 33.3 per cent of the incremental capital cost for an eligible alternative fuel vehicle or an 
eligible anti-idling device can be funded under this  program.  The maximum amount to each eligible 
applicant during the life of the program was set at  $2,350,000.  No payments were made in 2008-09, 
but $2,920,855 was disbursed in grants in 2009-10. 
8. The program was launched in November 2008,  but was available retroactively from 
August 2007.  The program  ended on March 1 2010. 
7. Innovation Demonstration Fund 
1. Innovation Demonstration Fund (IDF). 
2. The notification covers the fiscal year (FY)) 2008/09 and 2009/2010. 
3. The objective of the IDF is to help companie s in their efforts to commercialize innovative 
technologies in Ontario by mitigating the risk of pr ojects with significant pilot-scale technical hurdles. 
4. The Fund is delivered under the authority of the Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation. 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of loans. G/SCM/N/220/CAN 
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  6. Funding is available to firms who are pursui ng 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 coveri ng up to 50 per cent of eligible costs for 
approved eligible projects that have commercia lization as their goal.  The funding potentially 
available under IDF ranges from a minimum of $100,000 to a maximum of $4,000,000 per project.  The total amount disbursed in 2008/09 was $3,114,310 and in 2009/2010 was $6,346,500. 
8. The Fund was created in 2006, and is ongoing. 
8. Next Generation of Jobs Fund – Jobs and Investment Program 
1. Next Generation of Jobs Fund – Jobs and Investment Program. 
2. The notification covers the fiscal  years (FY) 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The purpose of the program is to support rese arch, development and commercialization in 
innovative industries and investments in strategic areas of Ontario's economy. 
4. The program falls under the authority of the Mi nistry of Economic Development and Trade. 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of grants or loans. 
6. It is available for projects relating to green au to and clean fuels;  environmental technologies, 
clean industries and bio-economy;  advanced h ealth technologies;  pharmaceutical research and 
manufacturing;  digital media and information a nd communications technology;  financial services 
and anchor /strategic investments.  The project must provide economic and environmental benefits;  
demonstrate innovation;  invest $25M or create/re tain 100 high-value jobs within five years. 
7. A five-year strategy to help innovative comp anies grow and create well-paying sustainable 
jobs for today's workforce and for the next gene ration of Ontario's highly skilled workers.  The 
program disbursed $62,630,000 in FY 2008/2009 and $511,000,000 in FY 2009/2010. 
8. This program began in 2008 has been closed to new applications since December 15 2009. 
9. Northern Energy Program 
1. Northern Energy Program. 
2. The notification covers the fiscal  years (FY) 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The purpose of the program is to help northern organizations capitalize on energy 
opportunities, pursue clean alternatives and reduce their demand on external energy sources by 
pursuing innovative solutions to renewabl e energy generation and conservation. 
4. The program falls under the authority of the No rthern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation. 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of conditional contributions. 
6. It is available to Northern businesses and non-profit organizations.  G/SCM/N/220/CAN 
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  7. For projects related to renewable energy pla nning, the maximum contribution will generally 
not exceed 50 per cent of eligible project costs up to  a maximum of $100,000.  For renewable energy 
capital assistance, the maximum contribution will gene rally not exceed 50 per cent of eligible project 
costs up to a maximum of $1 million.  For new internal energy generation projects, the maximum contribution will generally not exceed 50 per cent of  eligible project costs up to a maximum of 
$250,000.  For energy conservation pilot project s, the maximum contribution will generally not 
exceed 50 per cent of eligible project costs up to  a maximum of $500,000.  The program disbursed 
$2,841,005in FY 2008/2009 and $1,740,031 in FY 2009/2010. 
8. The program is ongoing and renewed annually. 
10. Ontario Book Publishing Tax Credit (OBPTC) 
1. Ontario Book Publishing Tax Credit (OBPTC). 
2. The notification covers the fiscal  years (FY) 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The purpose of the program is to promote literary works by Canadian authors. 
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 Ontario book publishing co mpanies that publish and promote literary works 
by Canadian authors. 
7. OBPTC is a refundable tax credit.  The credit is 30 per cent of qualifying pre-press, printing 
and marketing expenses.  The maximum tax credit is $30,000 per literary work. 
8. The program began in May 1997 and is ongoing. 
11. Ontario Craft Brewers Opportunity Fund (OCBOF) 
1. Ontario Craft Brewers Opportunity Fund (OCBOF). 
2. The notification covers the fiscal  years (FY) 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The purpose of the program is to support the c ontinued growth and development of craft beer 
manufacturers in Ontario. 
4. The program falls under the authority of the Mi nistry of Economic Development and Trade. 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of grants and/or contributions. 
6. It is available to Ontario craft beer ma nufacturers producing less than 300,000 hectolitres 
annually. 
7. The OCBOF provides up to $1.8 million per y ear.  The OCBOF will provide, to eligible 
recipients, an annual grant of up to 6.0 cents per litre based on annual volume sales in Ontario.  The actual rate per litre may vary each year in order to  stay within the total program allocation.  The 
program disbursed $1,897,702 in FY 2008/2009 and $1,788,462 in FY 2009/2010. 
8. The program began in September 2008 and expires on March 31 2012. G/SCM/N/220/CAN 
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  12. Ontario Ethanol Growth Fund (OEGF) 
1. Ontario Ethanol Growth Fund (OEGF). 
2. The notification covers the fiscal  years (FY) 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The purpose of the program is to encourage the construction and operation of ethanol fuel 
plants in Ontario. 
4. The program falls under the authority of the Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Rural Affairs. 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of grants and/or contributions. 
6. It is available to Ontario Ethanol manufacturer s who enter into an operating grant agreement 
with the government of Ontario. 
7. Ethanol producers in Ontario can access $6 milli on in capital assistance to help them provide 
cleaner fuel.  Operating grant assistance to supp ort the production of 65 million litres of ethanol is 
also available.  The total disbursement in  FY 2008/2009 was $47,039,697 and in FY 2009/2010, the 
total disbursed was $54,245,190. 
8. This is an ongoing, 12-year program. 
13. Ontario Innovation Tax Credit (OITC) 
1. Ontario Innovation Tax Credit (OITC). 
2. The notification covers the fiscal  years (FY) 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. To support scientific research and experime ntal development carried out in Ontario. 
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 all corporations that perform scientific research and experimental 
development (SR&ED) in Ontario, has a permanent est ablishment in Ontario and are eligible to claim 
the investment tax credit under section 127 of the federal Income Tax Act. 
7. OITC is a refundable tax credit.  The OITC is calculated as 10 per cent of qualifying SR&ED 
expenses.  Qualifying expenses are 100 per cent of current expenses and 40 per cent of capital 
expenses.  The maximum annual credit is $300,000. 
8. The program began in January 1995 and is ongoing. 
14. Ontario Research and Development Tax Credit (ORDTC) 
1. Ontario Research and Development Tax Credit (ORDTC). 
2. The notification covers the fiscal  years (FY) 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. To promote scientific research and e xperimental development in Ontario. 
4. Legislative authority is granted under the Ontario Taxation Act 2007.  G/SCM/N/220/CAN 
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  5. Assistance is provided in the form of a tax credit. 
6. It is available to corporations that carry out  scientific research & experimental development 
(SR&ED) work in Ontario.  Cor porations that incur eligible expenses may claim the credit.  An 
eligible expense must be on account of SR&ED carri ed on at a permanent establishment in Ontario 
and a qualified expense in respect of SR&ED for purposes of the federal Investment Tax Credit. 
7. ORDTC is a non-refundable tax credit.  The ORDTC provides a 4.5 per cent tax credit based 
on eligible SR&ED expenses carried out in Ontario. 
8. The program began in January 2008, replaci ng the Ontario SR&ED tax deduction and is 
ongoing. 
15. Ontario Sound Recording Tax Credit (OSRTC) 
1. Ontario Sound Recording Tax Credit (OSRTC). 
2. The notification covers the fiscal  years (FY) 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. To promote eligible Canadian sound recordi ngs 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 incu rred in producing an 
eligible Canadian sound recording. 
7. OSRTC is a refundable tax credit.  The tax credit is 20 per cent of qualifying expenses 
incurred. 
8. The program in January 1999 and is ongoing. 
16. Ontario Tax Credit for Manufacturing and Processing 
1. Ontario Tax Credit for Manufacturing and Processing. 
2. The notification covers the fiscal  years (FY) 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
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. Legislative 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 manufacturing and processing, farming, fishing, logging, mining, the 
generation of electrical energy for sale, or the production of steam for sale. 
7. N/A 
8. The program in January 1993 and is ongoing. G/SCM/N/220/CAN 
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  17. Ontario Tax Exemption for Commercialization 
1. Ontario Tax Exemption for Commercialization. 
2. The notification covers the fiscal  years (FY) 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. Provides a ten year tax exemption for new co rporations that commercialize intellectual 
property that is developed by qualifyi ng Canadian universities or colleges. 
4. Legislative authority is granted under the Ontario Taxation Act 2007. 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a tax credit. 
6. The exemption is available to qualifying corpor ations that commercialize intellectual property 
in priority areas such as bio-economy/clean technolog ies;  advanced health technologies and certain 
telecommunications, computer and digital technologies. 
7. N/A 
8. The program began in March 2008 and is ongoing. 
18. Veterinary Assistance Program 
1. Veterinary Assistance Program. 
2. The notification covers the fiscal  years (FY) 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The program supports the provision of veterina ry services to livestock producers by offsetting 
the veterinarian's cost of driving to the farm ga te, which would otherwise be  the full responsibility of 
the producer. 
4. This strategy was introduced under the authority of the Ministry of Northern Development, 
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 depending on the type of cost 
being claimed.  Types of costs that can be reim bursed include travel, locum and continuing education 
costs.  The total amount of funding disbursed during FY 2008/2009 was $789,773 and during FY 2009/2010 was $790,875. 
8. The fund comes up for renewal every year. 
O. PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 
 Nil. 
 P. QUÉBEC 
1. Programme d'aide aux entreprises (PAE)/PRO MODE 
1. Programme d'aide aux entreprises (PAE)/PRO MODE.  G/SCM/N/220/CAN 
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  2. The notification covers the fiscal  years (FY) 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. To support enterprises in the development of th eir competitiveness and in the acceleration of 
their growth. 
4. This program was introduced under the authority of the ministère du Développement 
économique, de l'Innovation et de l'Exportation of Québec. 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a non-repayable grant. 
6. Companies engaged in manufacturing or value-adde d distribution in the industries of apparel, 
clothing accessories, footwear and textile clothing. 
7. Grants may be valued at up to 40 per cent of  eligible expenses up to a maximum of $ 50,000 
per company / per year, which may be used for hiring a specialist in international business or 
marketing. 
8. The program was created in 2007 and remains in place. 
2. Crédit d'impôt remboursable pour les constructeurs de navires 
1.  Crédit d'impôt remboursable pour les constructeurs de navire. 
2. The notification covers the fiscal  years (FY) 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The objective is to stimulate the marine industry in Québec and enable it to be internationally 
competitive. 
4. This program was introduced under the authority of the ministère du Développement 
économique, de l'Innovation et de l'Exportation of Québec. 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a tax credit. 
6. Eligible recipients are marine  shipyards located in Québec. 
7. A tax credit can be claimed on 37.5 per cent of eligible costs, and, up to a maximum of 
20 per cent of the cost of building a prototype ship. 
8. The program was created in 1996 and remains in place. 
3. Réduction de la taxe sur le capital pour l'acquisition de navires 
1. Réduction de la taxe sur le capita l pour l'acquisition de navires. 
2. The notification covers the fiscal  years (FY) 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The objective is to stimulate the marine i ndustry and enable it to be internationally 
competitive. 
4. This program was introduced under the authority of the ministère du Développement 
économique, de l'Innovation et de l'Exportation of Québec. 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a tax reduction. G/SCM/N/220/CAN 
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  6. Assistance is available to the firs t purchaser of an eligible vessel. 
7. 100 per cent of the capital tax that would apply to the purchase of a ship may be waived for 
eligible vessels. 
8. The program was created in 1996 and remains in place. 
4. Programme d'aide à la mise en valeur des forêts privées 
1. Programme d'aide à la mise en valeur des forêts privées. 
2. The notification covers the fiscal  years (FY) 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. To provide financial and technical assistance to forest producers to carry out logging activities 
in privately owned forests with a view to protecting and enhancing registered forest land. 
4. This program was introduced under the authority of the ministère des Re ssources naturelles et 
de la Faune of Québec. 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of grants and technical assistance. 
6. Only certified forest producers that log in privat ely owned forests are eligible for this support. 
7. Assistance is limited to 80 per cent of the costs of eligible initiatives. 
8. The program was created in 1995 and remains in place. 
5. Programme de remboursement des taxes foncières 
1. Programme de remboursement des taxes foncières. 
2. The notification covers the fiscal  years (FY) 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The goal of this program is to encourage produ cers to undertake projects to increase the value 
of their privately owned forests. 
4. This program was introduced under the authority of the ministère des Re ssources naturelles et 
de la Faune of Québec. 
5. The program operates as a property tax refund. 
6. Only certified forest producers that log in privat ely owned forests are eligible for this support. 
7. Up to 85 per cent of property taxes may be re funded for eligible privately owned forests. 
8. The program was created in 1998 and remains in place. 
6. Centre de développement des biotechnologies 
1. Centre de développement des biotechnologies. 
2. The notification covers the fiscal  years (FY) 2008/2009 and 2009/2010.  G/SCM/N/220/CAN 
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  3. To promote the relocation of companies in th e biotechnology sector to buildings adapted to 
their needs, thereby maximizing synergies and colla boration in the creation of scientific research. 
4. This program was introduced under the au thority of Investissement Québec. 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a tax credit. 
6. The program is available to companies enga ged in innovation in biotechnology, including 
human health, animal or plant agricultural biotec hnology;  the environment;  or human or animal 
nutrition, in one of four Biotec hnology Development Centres:  Laval, Lévis, Saint-Hyacinthe and 
Sherbrooke. 
7. The tax credits are available for up to 30 per cent of eligible salary costs (maximum $ 11,250 
per employee), 30 per cent of the cost of acquisition or lease of qualified property, and 30 per cent of 
eligible rental expenses of specialized facilities. 
8. The program was created in 2003, and will expire on December 31 2013. 
7. Crédit d'impôt remboursable pour la production d'éthanol au Québec 
1. Crédit d'impôt remboursable pour la production d'éthanol au Québec. 
2. The notification covers the fiscal  years (FY) 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The objective of this tax credit is to encourage the diversification of the energy supply in 
Québec. 
4. This program was introduced under the au thority of Investissement 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 av ailable until March 31 2018. 
8. Crédits d'impôt pour la Gaspésie et certaines régions maritimes du Québec 
1. Crédits d'impôt pour la Gaspésie et certaines régions maritimes du Québec. 
2. The notification covers the fiscal  years (FY) 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The purpose of these tax credits is to foster job creation in certain regions of Québec. 
4. This program was introduced under the au thority of Investissement Québec. 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a tax credit. 
6. The tax credit is available to companies operating in eligible industries, including seafood, 
marine biotechnology, wind power, marine aqu aculture, and incidental commercial operations. 
7. The tax credit may be applied to 20 per cent of salary costs in eligible industries. G/SCM/N/220/CAN 
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  8. The program will remain in place until December 31 2015. 
9. Crédit d'impôt pour la vallée de l'aluminium 
1. Crédit d'impôt pour la vallée de l'aluminium. 
2. The notification covers the fiscal  years (FY) 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The purpose of this tax credit is to encourage operations that manufacture or process finished 
or semi-finished aluminium products in  the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region. 
4. This program was introduced under the au thority of Investissement Québec. 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a tax credit. 
6. The tax credit is available to companies ac tive in:  the manufacture of finished or 
semi-finished products from aluminium having alre ady undergone primary processing;  recovery and 
recycling of waste and residue from aluminiu m processing;  and commercialization operations 
incidental to manufacturing or processing. 
7. The tax credit may be applied to 20 per cent of salary costs in eligible industries. 
8. The program will remain in place until December 31 2015. 
Q. SASKATCHEWAN 
 Nil. 
 R. YUKON 
1. Enterprise Trade Fund 
1. Enterprise Trade Fund. 
2. The notification covers the fiscal  years (FY) 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. 
3. The purpose of the program is to stimulate the growth of Yukon business activity through 
market penetration and expans ion and business development. 
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative au thority of the Yukon Economic Development 
Act. 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a contribution. 
6. The program provides assistance to Yukon businesses and business organizations. 
7. Up to 75 per cent of eligible costs for expor t marketing activities to  a maximum of $50,000 
and up to 50 per cent of eligible costs for bus iness plans and 75 per cent of business skills training 
projects to a maximum of $10,000.  Economic Deve lopment approved $337,032 in FY 2008/2009 and 
$492,552 in FY 2009/2010. 
8. The program was created in July 2004. 
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  Nil means that in accordance with Article 25 of the ASCM and Article XVI:1 of the 
GATT 1994, Governments of each Province and Territory  informs that they do not grant or maintain 
within their territory any subsidy within the meani ng of Article 1:1 of the Agreement 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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