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Details on transfer payment programs
Transfer payment program or funding agreement: 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
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 and generic technological activities.
- 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 Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to the ESA optional programs.
Results achieved:
Result #1: Science, research, and development opportunities
In –:
- 124 scientific investigations, research and development or demonstration projects were funded through the ESA program.
- The overall industrial return coefficient for Canada since - has reached 1.02 as of .
Result #2: Space research and development advances science, technologies, applications and expertise
In –:
- 64 technologies and applications advanced their technology readiness level (TRL) or application readiness level (ARL) through the ESA program.
- 47 students were involved in projects supported through the ESA program.
- 91 early-career professionals were involved in projects supported through the ESA program.
- 458 highly qualified personnel were involved in projects funded through the ESA program.
Result #3: The Canadian space sector's know-how is demonstrated
In –:
- 4 space missions with Canadian astronauts and/or Canadian content were enabled through the ESA program.
- 19 technologies supported by the ESA program were identified as contenders for future missions.
- 6 technologies were tested/validated and scientific experiments were 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 –:
- 60 Canadian organizations were involved in projects funded through the ESA program.
Result #5: Canadian space sector is innovative
- 9 technologies have flown and/or have been space-qualified as a result of Canada's participation in ESA programs for the – period.
- In –, follow-on contracts obtained by Canadian organizations on European and global markets reached $23,311,799.
Findings of audits completed in –: N/A
Findings of evaluations completed in –: N/A
Engagement of applicants and recipients in –: The CSA actively engages with the Canadian space sector (industry and academia) by means of webinars and online content.
The ESA frequently publishes Calls for proposals and Invitations to Tender, many of which are accessible to Canadian industry and academia. These opportunities are published on the ESA-star online platform and are updated regularly.
Financial information (dollars)
| Type of transfer payment | – actual spending | – actual spending | – planned spending | – total authorities available for use | – actual spending (authorities used) | Variance (– actual minus – planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total contributions | 47,439,179 | 32,670,014 | $38,969,000 | $40,625,234 | $40,585,447 | $1,616,447 |
| Total program | 47,439,179 | 32,670,014 | $38,969,000 | $40,625,234 | $40,585,447 | $1,616,447 |
Explanation of variances
Reallocation of funds from the Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology to the Canada-ESA Cooperation Agreement.
Transfer payment program or funding agreement: 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.
Results achieved:
Research Component
In –:
- Result #1: Sciences, Research and Development (R&D) opportunities.
- 329 scientific investigations, R&D or demonstration projects have been funded by the Class G&C program.
- Result #2: Space R&D advances science, technologies, applications and expertise.
- 83 technologies and applications funded by the Class G&C Program advanced their technology readiness level (TRL) or application readiness level (ARL).
- 1224 students were involved in projects supported by the Class G&C program.
- 1968 HQP were involved in projects funded by the Class G&C program.
- Result #3: Canadian space sector is developed and well-positioned.
- 304 Canadian organizations were involved in projects funded by the Class G&C program.
- Result #4: Knowledge of space is advanced through science.
- 117 new scientific peer-reviewed publications acknowledge CSA funding.
Findings of audits completed in –: No audit was completed during the reporting year.
Findings of evaluations completed in –: The last evaluation of the Class G&C program was completed in the - fiscal year. All management action plan recommendations have been addressed.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in –: The CSA frequently publishes Announcements of Opportunity (AOs) through its Class Grant and Contribution Program to support research, awareness and learning in space science and technology. These AOs are presented on the CSA's grants and contributions website and is updated regularly.
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.
Financial information (dollars)
| Type of transfer payment | – Actual spending |
– Actual spending |
– Planned spending |
– Total authorities available for use |
– Actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (– actual minus – planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 14,058,691 | 14,924,589 | $14,135,000 | $13,168,490 | $13,168,489 | $(966,511) |
| Total contributions | 23,566,658 | 25,301,081 | $26,364,000 | $25,674,276 | $25,674,276 | $(689,724) |
| Total program | 37,625,349 | 40,225,670 | $40,499,000 | $38,482,766 | $38,842,765 | $(1,656,235) |
Explanation of variances
Reallocation of funds from the Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology to the Canada – ESA Cooperation Agreement.
Gender-based Analysis Plus
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 organization 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.
Section 1: institutional GBA Plus governance and capacity
Governance
The CSA's GBA Plus Responsibility Centre operates from the CSA'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 Responsibility Centre 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, while improving the accessibility of GBA Plus tools and resources.
In – , the availability, close monitoring and timely reporting of relevant GBA Plus data was maintained through the tracking of at least eight indicators contained in the CSA's Performance Information Profiles (PIPs), thereby informing decision making through more robust analysis.
Human resources (full-time equivalents) dedicated to GBA Plus
2 FTE
Section 2: gender and diversity impacts, by program
Core responsibility: Canada in Space
Program name: Space Capacity Development
Program goals: The Space Capacity Development Program (SCDP) develops the space workforce of tomorrow by encouraging youth from kindergarten to grade 12 (secondary 5 in Quebec) to pursue careers in 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.
Target population: Space industry, post-secondary institutions, youth, students.
Distribution of benefits
| Distribution | Group |
|---|---|
| By gender | Second group: 60% to 79% men. |
| By income level | Fifth group: strongly benefits high income individuals. |
| By age group | Second group: no significant intergenerational impacts or impacts on generations between youths and seniors. |
Specific demographic group(s) to be monitored
Available data indicates that SCDP R&D funding recipients are 74.6% men, 24.8% women, and 0.6% non-binary and gender-diverse people. This indicates that men primarily benefit from SCDP R&D funding. SCDP aims to reduce barriers to entry and retention by providing opportunities for underrepresented groups to pursue STEM education and careers in the space sector and STEM fields.
Additionally, SCDP R&D funding recipients represent all provinces and territories in Canada. Most funding recipients resided in Ontario (40.6%), Quebec (26.4%), with lower rates in the Western (27.4%) and Eastern (5.1%) provinces and Nunavut (0.5%). Three jurisdictions did not record any recipients: PEI, the Northwest Territories, and Yukon.
Key program impacts on gender and diversity
Creating high-profile professional development opportunities for students in the space sector
In –, the Science, Technology, and Expertise Development in Academia (STEDiA) program continued to support Canadian post-secondary institutions in delivering hands-on, space-like experiences to post-secondary students and early career professionals. Through this initiative, the CSA has provided 1,913 students in - with career and professional development opportunities, including attending space conferences and training. Importantly, all STEDiA activities must include measures to promote the participation of students and early professionals from all walks of life. In –, STEDiA reached 72.3% men, 27.0% women and 0.7% non-binary people.
A leading example of a successful STEDiA project is the CubeSats Initiative in Canada for STEM (CUBICS), which is a unique hands-on experience that aims to increase students' interest in STEM fields, help them to acquire expertise in a wide variety of areas, and impart invaluable skills needed to transition into Canada's space workforce. This initiative also promotes diversity and inclusion through measures that encourage the participation of students and underrepresented groups from all over the country.
Key program impact statistics
| Statistic | Observed resultsFootnote 1 | Data source | Comment (Maximum 25 words per statistic) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCDP R&D funding recipients by gender |
|
Performance Indicators Survey | - |
| SCDP R&D funding recipients, by Province or Territory |
|
Performance Indicators Survey | - |
| SCDP R&D funding recipients that are students |
|
Performance Indicators Survey | - |
Other key program impacts
Not available.
Core responsibility: Canada in Space
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.
Target population: Space industry, academia, food production and health care sectors, students, remote and northern populations.
Distribution of benefits
| Distribution | Group |
|---|---|
| By gender | Second group: 60% to 79% men. |
| By income level | Fifth group: strongly benefits high income individuals. |
| By age group | Second group: no significant intergenerational impacts or impacts on generations between youths and seniors. |
Specific demographic group outcomes
Available data indicates that SEP R&D funding recipients are 70.7% men, 29.0% women, and 0.3% non-binary and gender-diverse people. This indicates that men primarily benefit from SEP R&D funding.
Additionally, many SEP R&D funding recipients reside in Ontario (47.2%), with lower rates in Western (26.4%) provinces, Quebec (20.8%), the Eastern (4.9%) provinces, and Nunavut (0.7%). There were no funding recipients in Saskatchewan, Prince Edward Island, the Northwest Territories, or the Yukon.
Key program impacts on gender and diversity
Investments in space healthcare technologies and systems improve health outcomes for astronauts in deep space and Canadians in northern and remote regions
The unique, isolated and extreme environment of space provides research opportunities to find innovative solutions to healthcare challenges shared by astronauts and people living in remote communities. The Health Beyond initiative aims to advance health-related technologies for potential application in deep space with clear links to terrestrial challenges. In -, the second round of the Connected Care Medical Modules (C2M2) invested $3.4 million to design four systems and develop three prototypes by Canadian industry. These modules focus on serving robust systems to perform routine and periodic health assessments in space for potential ISS technology demonstration. Furthermore, C2M2-related technologies were selected and deployed to demonstrate the benefits for ground terrestrial applications, such as addressing shortage of family physicians in urban settings, improving access to healthcare and better emergency medical support in Indigenous communities.
Investing in spatial innovations in agriculture to maximize the production of nutritious food with minimal input of resources
In –, CSA has been studying opportunities to join Inuit-led initiatives to conduct technology testing and demonstration for food production in space, while having positive impacts on food security in Northern and remote communities. Building on engagement with the Inuit community of Igloolik since , the CSA collaborated with the Arctic Fresh Group to complete an Inuit consultation contract that gathered recommendations on how to co-develop and integrate space-based food technologies into Inuit-led projects aimed at reducing food insecurity. CSA representatives visited the community of Igloolik to build trust and meet with Elders, local leaders, and youth, while also welcoming a delegation from Igloolik to CSA headquarters to strengthen ties and further discuss opportunities for food production prototype testing. An educational food production system was also sent to Igloolik to support local capacity-building and spark community interest for potential future activities.
Key program impact statistics
| Statistic | Observed resultsFootnote 1 | Data source | Comment (Maximum 25 words per statistic) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEP R&D funding recipients by gender |
|
Performance Indicators Survey | - |
| SEP R&D funding recipients, by Province or Territory |
|
Performance Indicators Survey | - |
| SEP R&D funding recipients that are students |
|
Performance Indicators Survey | - |
Other key program impacts
Not available.
Core responsibility: Canada in Space
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 uses satellite data to provide information in various domains such as positioning, navigation and timing and to those living in areas subject to flooding, fires, and other natural hazards.
Target population: Canadian public sector, space industry, academia, and Indigenous Peoples.
Distribution of benefits
| Distribution | Group |
|---|---|
| By gender | Second group: 60% to 79% men. |
| By income level | Fifth group: strongly benefits high income individuals. |
| By age group | Second group: no significant intergenerational impacts or impacts on generations between youths and seniors. |
Specific demographic group outcomes
Available data indicates that SUP R&D funding recipients are 69.3% men, 30.4% women, and 0.3% non-binary people. This indicates that men primarily benefit from SUP R&D funding, whereas women and non-binary people may face barriers to accessing opportunities through the SUP R&D funding.
Additionally, almost a majority SUP R&D funding recipients reside in the Western (46.3%) Provinces, with other in Ontario (24.2%), Quebec (21.1%), Eastern (8.5%) provinces. There were no funding recipients in Prince Edward Island, the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, or the Yukon.
Key program impacts on gender and diversity
Providing satellite data to service providers across the country
The CSA provides access to satellite data for service providers across the country. For example, in –, the RCM generated 475,606 — images; these images were shared with other government department and private sector service providers across the country. The services provided using CSA-supported satellite data assists the public and private sectors in protecting natural and built environments and managing natural disasters, natural resources, and emergencies. Many Canadians benefit from these services; farmers can monitor the risk of disease in their crops, first responders are better equipped to manage floods and forest fires, northern communities can monitor fast ice and adjust their fishing activities accordingly, etc.
Key program impact statistics
| Statistic | Observed resultsFootnote 1 | Data source | Comment (Maximum 25 words per statistic) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUP R&D funding recipients by gender |
|
Performance Indicators Survey | - |
| SUP R&D funding recipients, by Province or Territory |
|
Performance Indicators Survey | - |
| SUP R&D funding recipients that are students |
|
Performance Indicators Survey | - |
Other key program impacts
Not available.
GBA Plus data collection plan
As a results of the - Performance Information Profile update, new disaggregated data were available for the – enabling some intersectional analysis. Data gaps are being identified and analyzed, to be addressed in upcoming years. Consultations with the Legal team were also done to ensure that data collection comply to the Privacy Act and are ethically conducted. Moreover, the CSA collaboration with Statistics Canada had continued to secure additional data related gender and diversity in the space sector. Based on those data, the CSA was able to set its first GBA Plus target at the departmental level in its to Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy.
Definitions
Scales
- Gender scale
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- First group: predominantly men (80% or more men)
- Second group: 60% to 79% en
- Third group: broadly gender-balanced
- Fourth group: 60% to 79% women
- Fifth group: predominantly women (80% or more women)
- Income‑level scale
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- First group: strongly benefits low‑income individuals (strongly progressive)
- Second group: somewhat benefits low‑income individuals (somewhat progressive)
- Third group: no significant distributional impacts
- Fourth group: somewhat benefits high‑income individuals (somewhat regressive)
- Fifth group: strongly benefits high‑income individuals (strongly regressive)
- Age‑group scale
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- First group: primarily benefits youth, children or future generations
- Second group: no significant intergenerational impacts or impacts on generations between youths and seniors
- Third group: primarily benefits seniors or the baby boom generation
Response to parliamentary committees and external audits
- Response to parliamentary committees
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There were no parliamentary committee reports in – requiring a response.
- Response to audits conducted by the Office of the Auditor General of Canada (including audits conducted by the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development)
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There were no audits in – requiring a response.
- Response to audits conducted by the Public Service Commission of Canada or the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages
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There were no audits in – requiring a response.