In such cases, only the portion attributable to discounts, over and above the normal discounts, offered for the benefit of schools, libraries, communities and volunteer organizations would be considered as acceptable connectivity credits. Also, products and applications cannot be used as connectivity credits for the establishment of a fund. The licence will include the right to reproduce, communicate to the public by telecommunication, perform, and translate the materials associated with the products and to sub-licence others to do so. Top Evaluation and Selection Selection Committee Proposals to establish joint funds under the SchoolNet Multimedia Learnware and Public Access Applications Program will be evaluated for selection by an arm's length committee of experts established by Industry Canada. The Selection Committee reviews qualified applications and develops a short list of potential funding candidates.
Applicants address the issues discussed and re-submit their refined plans.
The selection committe reviews the revised business plans and makes a recommendation to Industry Canada. Industry Canada forwards the recommendation to the Minister for consideration. As mentioned under Program Details , proposals must meet general mandatory requirements, as well as specific Selection Criteria . Fund proposals that do not include a specific project or projects will be subject to a two-stage evaluation process. Initially, they will be evaluated according to the criteria for funds.