Supplementary Information Tables - – Departmental Plan
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Details on transfer payment programs
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Contributions under the Canada–European Space Agency (ESA) Cooperation Agreement
Start date: The renewed Agreement was signed on , and ratified on . The revised Terms and Conditions were approved in , and became effective on .
End date: (end date of the Agreement)
Type of transfer payment: Contribution
Type of appropriation: Annually through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: The revised Terms and Conditions for the contributions, under the – Cooperation Agreement, were approved, and became effective in –.
Link to departmental result(s): Canada's investments in space benefit the Canadian economy.
Link to the department's Program Inventory: Space Capacity Development Program (SCDP)
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program:
- Enhance Canadian industry's technological base and provide access to European markets for value-added products and services in the fields of Earth observation (EO), telecommunications, navigation, space exploration, space situational awareness and general technology development.
- Foster the participation of Canadian academia in missions and make possible the demonstration of Canadian space technologies in:
- European microgravity, and
- Space exploration missions and programs.
This is achieved through a financial contribution by the CSA to the ESA optional programs.
Expected results:
Result #1: Science, research, and development opportunities
- In –, 75 scientific investigations, research and development or demonstration projects will be funded through the CSA's ESA program.
- The overall industrial return coefficient for Canada is expected to reach 0.93 for the - to - period.
Result #2: Space research and development advances science, technologies, applications and expertise.
In –:
- 25 technologies and applications are expected to have advanced their technology readiness level (TRL) or application readiness level (ARL) through the ESA program.
- 25 students will be involved in projects supported through the ESA program.
- 40 early-career professionals will be involved in projects supported through the ESA program.
- 200 highly qualified personnel will be involved in projects funded through the ESA program.
Result #3: The Canadian space sector know-how is demonstrated
In –:
- 2 space missions with Canadian astronauts and/or Canadian content will be enabled through the ESA program.
- 15 technologies supported by the ESA program will be contenders for future missions.
- 4 technologies will be tested/validated and scientific experiments will be performed in an analogue deployment or in a suborbital environment through the ESA program.
Result #4: Canadian space sector is developed and well positioned
- In –, 40 Canadian organizations will be involved in projects funded through the ESA program.
Result #5: Canadian space sector is innovative
- A minimum of 8 technologies are expected to fly or to be space-qualified as a result of Canada's participation in ESA programs for the – period.
- Value of follow-on contracts obtained by Canadian organizations on European and global markets will reach $45M by –.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: –
Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: – (estimated)
General targeted recipient groups:
- International (non-government)
- For-profit organizations
- Academia and public institutions
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: The CSA continues to actively consult the Canadian space sector (industry and academia) and the other Government of Canada organizations as part of its activities and in the project selection process.
| Type of transfer payment |
– forecast spending |
– planned spending |
– planned spending |
– planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total contributions | 38,969,000 | 31,432,000 | 29,178,000 | 24,444,000 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 38,969,000 | 31,432,000 | 29,178,000 | 24,444,000 |
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Start date:
End date: N/A — Ongoing program
Type of transfer payment: Grant and Contribution
Type of appropriation: Annually through Estimates.
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: –
Link to departmental result(s):
- Space research and development advances science and technology
- Space information and technologies improve the lives of Canadians
- Canada's investments in space benefit the Canadian economy
Link to the department's Program Inventory:
- Space Capacity Development
- Space Utilization
- Space Exploration
- Internal Services (Communications Services, Management and Oversight Services)
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: The Class Grant and Contribution (G&C) Program supports knowledge development and innovation in the CSA's priority areas while increasing the awareness and participation of Canadians in space-related disciplines and activities. The program has two components:
- Research
- Awareness and Learning.
The Research Component aims to support the development of science and technology, foster the continual development of a critical mass of researchers and highly qualified personnel (HQP) in Canada and support information gathering and space-related studies and research pertaining to the CSA priorities.
The Awareness and Learning Component aims to provide learning opportunities to Canadian students in various space-related disciplines to support the operations of organizations dedicated to space research and education and to increase awareness of Canadian space science and technology (S&T) among Canadian students and their participation in related activities.
This transfer payment program is composed of grants and non-repayable contributions.
Expected results:
Result #1: Sciences, Research and Development (R&D) opportunities
In –:
- 259 scientific investigations, R&D or demonstration projects are expected to be funded by the Class G&C program.
Result #2: Space R&D advances science, technologies, applications and expertise
In –:
- 55 technologies and applications funded by the Class G&C Program are expected to advance their technology readiness level (TRL) or application readiness level (ARL).
- 1246 students are expected to be involved in projects supported by the Class G&C program.
- 2194 highly qualified personnel (HQP) are expected to be involved in projects funded by the Class G&C program.
Result #3: Canadian space sector is developed and well-positioned
In –:
- 300 Canadian organizations are expected to be involved in projects funded by the Class G&C program.
Result #4: Knowledge of space is advanced through science
In –:
- 69 scientific peer-reviewed publications acknowledging the CSA funding will be evaluated.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: –
Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: –
General targeted recipient groups:
- For-profit organizations
- Not-for-profit organizations and charities
- Academia and public institutions
- International (non-government)
- Individual or sole proprietorships
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Since , an initiative to engage recipients has been undertaken through various surveys. The CSA has extended the reach of this initiative via its web page to establish a dialogue with recipients and potential applicants.
Consultations, presentations, and discussions with the academic community, industrial stakeholders and other potential recipient groups are ongoing and will continue.
| Type of transfer payment |
- forecast spending |
- planned spending |
- planned spending |
- planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 14,135,000 | 11,417,000 | 11,430,000 | 11,898,000 |
| Total contributions | 26,364,000 | 24,169,000 | 20,373,000 | 18,457,000 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 40,499,000 | 35,586,000 | 31,803,000 | 30,355,000 |
Gender-based analysis plus
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Introduction
In , Parliament passed the Canadian Gender Budgeting Act. The Departmental Plans and Departmental Results Reports are being used to fulfill the President of the Treasury Board's obligations to make public, every year, analysis on the impacts of expenditure programs on gender and diversity.
Each department is responsible for conducting their own Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA Plus)
The Policy on Results indicates that Program officials, as designated by Deputy Heads, are responsible for ensuring data collection for meeting policy requirements.
Applicability
All organizations must complete GBA Plus supplementary information tables in departmental plans and departmental results reports on an annual basis.
Section 1: Institutional GBA Plus governance and capacity
Governance
The CSA's GBA Plus Responsibility Centre operates from the Canada Space Agency's Policy Branch and is led by an Executive Director who also maintains responsibility as GBA Plus Co-Champion for the CSA. The CSA's GBA Plus Responsibility Centre oversees the implementation of its GBA Plus policy and practices. It also promotes awareness of GBA Plus and provides advice to all CSA personnel involved in conducting GBA Plus assessments as part of new or updated projects and initiatives. The CSA recognizes, however, that sound application of the Government of Canada's GBA Plus requirement is a shared responsibility. We maintain the following roles to assist in carrying out this responsibility:
- The GBA Plus Champion, responsible for the promotion of GBA Plus;
- The GBA Plus Co-Champion, also responsible for the promotion of GBA Plus;
- The GBA Plus Focal Point unit, leader of Responsibility Centre
- GBA Plus Points of Contacts, representing CSA sectors, that provide advice and guidance to managers in conducting their GBA Plus assessments and review their assessments before sending it to the GBA Plus Champion for review.
Capacity
The CSA is committed to facilitating diverse and inclusive outcomes through its work and recognizes the importance of GBA Plus in achieving this goal.
The CSA renewed its GBA Plus Policy in , which modernized the Agency's GBA Plus policies and procedures. Throughout -, the CSA's GBA Plus Responsibility Centre plans to carry out internal training sessions that educate CSA staff on the suite of tools available to them to apply GBA Plus in their work.
Human resources (full-time equivalents) dedicated to GBA Plus
3 FTE
Section 2: Gender and diversity impacts, by program
Core responsibility: Canada in Space
Program name: Space Capacity Development
Program goals: The SCDP develops the space workforce of tomorrow by encouraging youth from kindergarten to grade 12 (secondary 5 in Quebec) to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and by supporting hands-on experience for post-secondary students and early-career professionals, including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.
GBA Plus data collection plan
This program collects sufficient data to enable it to monitor and report program impacts by gender and diversity. In –, under Space Capacity Development, at least four performance indicators will have disaggregated GBA Plus data available. Additionally, the data collection tool will be enhanced to gather information on visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and Indigenous peoples involved in the program projects.
Program name: Space Exploration
Program goals: The Space Exploration Program (SEP) produces innovative technologies and qualified Canadian astronauts for important space missions. These missions enable scientific discoveries that address important challenges facing remote and northern communities on Earth, including equitable health care, food production, and security. Ultimately, the SEP contributes to the advancement of knowledge and provides unique opportunities for everyone.
GBA Plus data collection plan
This program collects sufficient data to enable it to monitor and report program impacts by gender and diversity. In –, under Space Exploration, at least seven performance indicators will have disaggregated GBA Plus data. Additionally, the data collection tool will be enhanced to gather information on visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and Indigenous peoples involved in the program projects.
Program name: Space Utilization
Program goals: The Space Utilization Program (SUP) leverages earth observation and other near-earth activities to ensure that Canada takes full advantage of the potential offered by space for the benefit of all Canadians, The SUP utilizes satellite data to provide information in various domains such as positioning, navigation and timing and to those living in areas subjected to flooding, fires, and other natural hazards.
GBA Plus data collection plan
This program collects sufficient data to enable it to monitor and report program impacts by gender and diversity. In –, under Space Utilization, at least four performance indicators will have disaggregated GBA Plus data available. Additionally, the data collection tool will be enhanced to gather information on visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and Indigenous peoples involved in the program projects.