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Native Women’s Association of CanadaGUIDETOFEDERALGOVERNMENTPROGRAMS~ November 1997 ~Helping your organizationfind funds that are applicable.An NWAC Resource Guide

Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION........................................................................... 8WRITING A PROPOSAL TO GOVERNMENT ............................. 9LIST OF FEDERAL PROGRAMS .............................................. 15The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)............................................151.0 Overview of Department.....................................................................................................................................152.0 Capital and Counseling Program for Young Entrepreneurs...........................................................................153.0 Community Business Development Corporations...........................................................................................164.0 Business Development Program (BPD)...........................................................................................................195.0 Cooperation: Pooling the Resources of Atlantic Canadians...........................................................................20Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.........................................................................221.0 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Scholarship...............................................................................................222.0 Agri-Food Industry Market Strategies................................................................................................................223.0 Agri-Food Trade 2000.........................................................................................................................................234.0 Business Planning for Agri-Ventures.................................................................................................................245.0 Aboriginal Youth Employment Program ............................................................................................................256.0 Rural Water Development Program - Community and Group Projects........................................................267.0 Rural Human Resource Development Program (RHRDP)............................................................................268.0 Agriculture and Agri-Food Science Horizons ...................................................................................................27Business Development Bank of Canada...............................................................291.0 Overview of Department:....................................................................................................................................292.0 BDC Products ......................................................................................................................................................29Canada Council for the Arts....................................................................................35Dance Section1.0 Projects in Dance.................................................................................................................................................352.0 Creation/Production in Dance ............................................................................................................................363.0 Community Players in Dance.............................................................................................................................37Media Arts Section1.0 Grants to Individual Artists in Media Arts...........................................................................................................382.0 Grants for First Productions in Media Arts ........................................................................................................423.0 Travel Grants for Individual Media Artists .........................................................................................................434.0 Project Grants to Productions Organizations for Media Arts Development........................................................455.0 Media Arts Presentation, Distribution and Development Program ................................................................466.0 Media Arts Presentation, Distribution and Development Program ................................................................48Music Section1.0 Contemporary / New Music Organizations Program.......................................................................................502.0 Choir Program......................................................................................................................................................533.0 Small Ensembles/Bands/Groups Program ......................................................................................................554.0 Grants for Sound Recording...............................................................................................................................585.0 Grants to Individual Musicians ...........................................................................................................................606.0 Residences and Commissioning of Canada Compositions ...............................................................................62Pg. 2

Theatre Section1.0 Transition Year Operating Grants to Professional Theatre Organizations ..................................................652.0 Theatre Production Project Grants ....................................................................................................................663.0 Grants to Individual Theatre Artists....................................................................................................................674.0 Theatre Production Project Grants ....................................................................................................................685.0 Theatre Touring and Presenting Program........................................................................................................69Visual Arts Section1.0 Creation/Production Grants to Professional Artists: Photography .................................................................732.0 Creation/Production Grants & Travel Grants to Professional Artists: Visual Arts.........................................743.0 Creation/Production Grants & Travel Grants to Professional Artists: Independent Critics & Curators......764.0 Assistance to First Peoples for Curatorial Resmencies In Visual Arts ..........................................................775.0 Creation/Production Grants To Professional Artists: Craft..............................................................................796.0 Creation/Production Grants and Travel Grants to Professional Artists: Architecture...................................807.0 Creation/Production Grants to Professional Artists: Ronald J. Thorn Award...................................................828.0 Grants to Art Museums and Public Galleries: Programming Assistance......................................................839.0 Grants to Art Museums and Public Galleries, Acquisition Assistance...........................................................8410.0 Grants to Art Museums and Public Galleries: Dissemination Assistance.....................................................8511.0 Other Grants to Organizations: Jean A. Chalmers Fund for the Crafts.........................................................8612.0 Other Grants to Organizations: Project Assist. for Initiatives in Contemporary Visual Art & Architechure ....8813.0 Grants to Artist-Run Centres, Artists’ Collectives & Other Artists’ Organizations: Dissemination Assist...8914.0 Grants to Artist-Run Centres, Artists’ Collectives: Program & Operation Assist. for Artist-Run Centres...90Writing and Publishing Section1.0 Book Publishing Support: Project Grant Program and Block Grant Program..............................................912.0 Translation Grants ...............................................................................................................................................953.0 Co-Operative Projects in Writing and Publishing.............................................................................................974.0 International Translation Grants.........................................................................................................................995.0 Literary Readings by Canadan Writers in Canada....................................................................................... 1006.0 Grants to Literary and Art Magazines............................................................................................................. 1027.0 Grants for Professional Writers: Creative Writing, Travel and Author Resmencies.................................. 1048.0 First Peoples Words: Printed and Spoken..................................................................................................... 1079.0 Programs in Interdisciplinary and Performance Art ..................................................................................... 10810.0 Arts Training Programs of the National Aboriginal Acheivement Foundation ........................................... 114Department of Canadian Heritage ...................................................................... 1151.0 Publications Assistance Program ................................................................................................................... 1152.0 Cultural Industries Development Fund........................................................................................................... 1153.0 Young Canada Works...................................................................................................................................... 1164.0 Northern Distribution Program......................................................................................................................... 1175.0 Canada Television and Cable Production Fund (CTCPF) .......................................................................... 1186.0 Young Canada Works Internationally............................................................................................................. 1197.0 Young Canada Works in Science & Technology.......................................................................................... 1198.0 Multiculturism Program .................................................................................................................................... 1209.0 Canadian Studies Program ............................................................................................................................. 12510.0 Cultural Initiatives Program.............................................................................................................................. 12611.0 Open House Canada....................................................................................................................................... 12712.0 Commonwealth Youth Program ..................................................................................................................... 13013.0 Project Youth-Link............................................................................................................................................. 13114.0 Terra Nova Initiative.......................................................................................................................................... 13115.0 Aboriginal Friendship Centre Program........................................................................................................... 13216.0 Aboriginal Representative Organizations Program ...................................................................................... 13317.0 Aboriginal Women’s Program ......................................................................................................................... 133Pg. 3

Sport Canada ........................................................................................................ 1351.0 National Sport Organization and Multi-Sport / Multi-Service Organization Support Program ................. 1352.0 Athlete Assistance Program............................................................................................................................ 1353.0 Hosting Support Programs.............................................................................................................................. 136Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)....................................... 1371.0 CMA Youth Internship Program...................................................................................................................... 137Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)...................................... 1381.0 Housing Internship Initiative for First Nations and Inuit Youth ..................................................................... 1382.0 External Research Program............................................................................................................................ 1383.0 Home Adaptions for Seniors Independence Program................................................................................... 1394.0 Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program ............................................................................................ 1395.0 Shelter Enhancement Program ...................................................................................................................... 1406.0 Urban Native Non-Profit Housing Program ................................................................................................... 140Correctional Services Canada............................................................................. 1421.0 Programming for Aboriginal Inmates and Released Offenders .................................................................. 142Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade ..................................... 1441.0 Dfait Youth International Internships (Yll)....................................................................................................... 1442.0 International Cultural Relations Program ....................................................................................................... 1443.0 International Business Development Programs and Services.................................................................... 145Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)................................................................ 1471.0 Science & Technology (S & T) Internships.................................................................................................... 1472.0 Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy........................................................................................................................... 148Environment Canada (EC)................................................................................... 1491.0 International Environmental Youth Corps (IEYC) ......................................................................................... 1492.0 Science Horizons: Environment Canada Youth Internship Program ......................................................... 1503.0 Action 21 Community Funding Program........................................................................................................ 1504.0 Canadian Environmental Assessment Act - Participant Funding Program.................................................. 151Federal Economic Development Initiative in Northern Ontario (FEDNOR) .... 1521.0 Department Overview: ..................................................................................................................................... 152Federal Office for Regional Development - Québec (FORD-Q) ...................... 1531.0 IDEA-SME (Small & Medium-Sized Enterprises) Fund............................................................................... 1532.0 Loan Program for Emerging High-Tech SMES ............................................................................................ 1533.0 Loan Program for New Economy SMES in Quebec.................................................................................... 1544.0 Accés Techno PME Loan Program................................................................................................................ 1555.0 Loan Program for Tecnology Firms................................................................................................................ 1556.0 Financial Contributions from Ford-Q .............................................................................................................. 1567.0 ISO 9000 Diagnostic Tool................................................................................................................................ 156Pg. 4

Health Canada ...................................................................................................... 1581.0 Department Overview: ..................................................................................................................................... 1582.0 Future Directions Initiative................................................................................................................................ 1593.0 Funding for Seniors’ Projects .......................................................................................................................... 1614.0 Community Action Program for Children ....................................................................................................... 1625.0 Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program ............................................................................................................... 1626.0 National Aids Strategy...................................................................................................................................... 1637.0 Nobody’s Prefect............................................................................................................................................... 1648.0 Indian and Inuit Health Careers Program ...................................................................................................... 1649.0 Non-Insured Health Benefits Program........................................................................................................... 16510.0 Postpartum Parent Support Program............................................................................................................. 16511.0 Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program ............................................................................................................... 16612.0 Aboriginal Head Start Program (AHS) ........................................................................................................... 16713.0 Other Health Canada Programs:.................................................................................................................... 168Medical Research Council of Canada ................................................................ 1701.0 Medical Research Council of Canada............................................................................................................ 170Canadian Health Services Research Foundation (HSRF) ............................... 1711.0 Canadian Health Services Research Foundation (HRSF).......................................................................... 171The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) .................................................... 1721.0 The Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI) ............................................................................................ 172Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC).......................................... 1731.0 Youth Internship Canada (YIC)....................................................................................................................... 1732.0 Youth Internship Canada Sector-Based Component................................................................................... 1733.0 Youth International (YI)..................................................................................................................................... 1744.0 Youth Service Canada (YSC) ......................................................................................................................... 1755.0 Partners in Promoting Summer Employment (PPSE) ................................................................................. 1766.0 RCMP Summer Student Program.................................................................................................................. 1777.0 Summer Career Placements (SCP)............................................................................................................... 1788.0 Student Business Loans (SBL)....................................................................................................................... 1799.0 Human Resource Centres of Canada for Students (HRCC-S) .................................................................. 18010.0 Science & Technology - National Sector Councils Internship ..................................................................... 18111.0 Loans for Full-Time Students .......................................................................................................................... 18212.0 Student Connection Program.......................................................................................................................... 18313.0 Urban Aboriginal Employment Initiative ......................................................................................................... 18314.0 Regional Bilateral Agreements........................................................................................................................ 18415.0 Native Internship Program............................................................................................................................... 18416.0 Employment Assistance Services .................................................................................................................. 18417.0 Employment Insurance.................................................................................................................................... 18518.0 Aboriginal Strategic Initiatives.......................................................................................................................... 186Canada Pension Plan........................................................................................... 1871.0 Canada Pension Plan ...................................................................................................................................... 187Old Age Security Program ................................................................................... 1891.0 Old Age Security............................................................................................................................................... 189National Literacy Secretariat (NLS)..................................................................... 1911.0 National Literacy Secretariat (NLS) ................................................................................................................ 191Pg. 5

Indian & Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)........................................................... 1921.0 First Nations Schools Co-Operative Education Program............................................................................. 1922.0 First Nations and Inuit Science & Technology Summer Camps................................................................. 1923.0 First Nations and Unuit Summer Student Career Pacement Program...................................................... 1934.0 First Nations and Inuit Youth Business Program .......................................................................................... 1945.0 First Nations and Inuit Youth Work Experience Program ............................................................................ 1946.0 Canadian Inuit Art Information Centre............................................................................................................ 1957.0 Indian Art Centre............................................................................................................................................... 1968.0 Aboriginal Inventory.......................................................................................................................................... 1969.0 Post-Secondary Education Program.............................................................................................................. 19710.0 Aboriginal Procurment Policy .......................................................................................................................... 19711.0 Resource Development ................................................................................................................................... 19912.0 Community Economic Development Program ............................................................................................. 20313.0 Commercial Development Program............................................................................................................... 203Industry Canada.................................................................................................... 2041.0 Horizons Plus .................................................................................................................................................... 2042.0 The Community Access (CAP) Program....................................................................................................... 2043.0 Computers for Schools, Technical Work Experience Program................................................................... 2054.0 National Information Highway, Science and Entrepreneurship Camps..................................................... 2065.0 SchoolNet Youth Employment Initiative......................................................................................................... 2066.0 Canadian Environmental Industry Strategy (CEIS) ...................................................................................... 2077.0 Canada’s Schoolnet ......................................................................................................................................... 2088.0 Canarie............................................................................................................................................................... 2099.0 Computers for Schools .................................................................................................................................... 21010.0 Canada Business Service Centres................................................................................................................. 21011.0 Canada Community Investment Plan ............................................................................................................ 21112.0 Small Business Loans Act............................................................................................................................... 21213.0 Community Futures Development Corporations .......................................................................................... 21314.0 Aboriginal Tourism Marketing Program ......................................................................................................... 21315.0 Industry Competetiveness Program............................................................................................................... 21416.0 Industry and Product Development Program................................................................................................ 21517.0 Grants and Contributions Program for Non-Profit Consumer and Voluntary Organizations................... 216Aboriginal Business Canada................................................................................ 2171.0 Aboriginal Youth Business Initiative................................................................................................................ 219Justice Canada...................................................................................................... 2241.0 Legal Studies Program for Aboriginal People ............................................................................................... 2242.0 Aboriginal Community Corrections Initiative.................................................................................................. 2243.0 Aborginal Justice Strategy ............................................................................................................................... 2254.0 Department of Justice Canada Grants and Contributions Fund................................................................. 2265.0 National Strategy on Community Safety and Crime Prevention................................................................. 2276.0 Native Courtwoker Program............................................................................................................................ 227Department of National Defence......................................................................... 2281.0 Exercise Bold Eagle ......................................................................................................................................... 2282.0 Northern Native Entry Program....................................................................................................................... 228National Film Board .............................................................................................. 2291.0 Support Program .............................................................................................................................................. 229Pg. 6

National Research Council................................................................................... 2301.0 Science and Technology Internship Program with SMES........................................................................... 2302.0 Other NRC Programs & Services.................................................................................................................. 230Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN)................................................................ 2331.0 Science and Technolgy Internship Program ................................................................................................. 233Privy Council.......................................................................................................... 2341.0 Métis and Off-Reserve Tripartite Self Government Negotiations................................................................ 234Public Service Commission ................................................................................. 2351.0 Accelerated Economist Training Program..................................................................................................... 2352.0 Co-Operative Education / Interneships .......................................................................................................... 2353.0 Federal Student Work Experience Program ................................................................................................. 2354.0 Financial Officer / Internal Auditor Recruitment and Develppment Program............................................. 2365.0 Management Trainee Program....................................................................................................................... 2376.0 Post-Secondary Recruitment Campaign for the Public Service Commission of Canada ....................... 2377.0 Aboriginal Masters Program............................................................................................................................ 238Revenue Canada.................................................................................................. 2391.0 Child Tax Benefit Program............................................................................................................................... 239Royal Canadian Mounted Police......................................................................... 2401.0 Royal Canadian Mounted Police Aboriginal Cadet Development Program............................................. 2402.0 Royal Canadian Mounted Police Aboriginal Youth Training Program ....................................................... 240Social Science & Humanities Research Council of Canada ............................ 2421.0 Social Science & Humanities Research Council of Canada ....................................................................... 242Status of Women .................................................................................................. 2451.0 New Direction for the Women’s Program ...................................................................................................... 245Veterans Affairs..................................................................................................... 2471.0 Department Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 2472.0 Veterans Independence Program (VIP) ........................................................................................................ 2483.0 War Veterans Allowance Program................................................................................................................. 2494.0 Funerals, Burials and Gravemarkers.............................................................................................................. 2515.0 The Veterans Independence Program (VIP)................................................................................................. 254Western Economic Diversification Canada........................................................ 2561.0 Western Economic Diversification Canada ................................................................................................... 2562.0 Western Diversification Fund Programs ........................................................................................................ 2573.0 International Trade Personnel Program (ITPP) ............................................................................................ 2594.0 Women’s Enterprise Initiative (WEI)............................................................................................................... 2615.0 Urban Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative for Western Canada.................................................................... 2616.0 Community Futures.......................................................................................................................................... 2627.0 Canada Business Service Centres................................................................................................................. 266OTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION .................................. 267Pg. 7

INTRODUCTIONThis Guidebook to Federal Government Programs was produced by the NativeWomen's Association of Canada to help your organization find funds that areapplicable to your organization and community. We have endeavoured to includefederal programs that are available to youth, women, Aboriginal organizations, seniorsand other target groups.Due to the nature of the Federal Government, in that it is always changing andmodifying programs, this document will be outdated the moment it is produced. It doeshowever, provide a snapshot as of November 1997. Certainly by the time of the nextfederal budget, in February 1998, new programs will be announced and some programswill be canceled or replaced. Every month will bring changes in contact names, titles,and addresses.Also programs have limited funding. Even though a program may clearly meet yourneeds, it may not be of any assistance due to lack of program dollars. This Guidebookis meant for reference only. All the information listed was supplied directly by thegovernment departments themselves, either through direct contact or their web sites.Use this information as a starting point. In virtually all cases, contacts are listed. Phoneyour local, regional, provincial or national contact for the program you are interested in.Ask them to update you. If the phone number has changed, contact a representative ofanother program and ask them to help you locate whom you should be talking with.There is written information available on most of these programs directly from thedepartments themselves. A lot of the information can also be found on the world wideweb on the sites listed.Contacting Government can be frustrating. Many departments are under-staffed andlengthy delays and/or voice mail should be expected. But determination will payoff.These programs were designed for your communities. They are in place to assist you,your organization, your group, your business and your region.We trust this information will be helpful and of assistance. Remember - if you don't ask,you don't get.Good luck.Pg. 8

WRITING A PROPOSAL TO GOVERNMENTThis section is designed to assist your organization in writing successful proposals toGovernment. It is meant only as a framework.THE IDEA STAGEBefore you even begin to look at funding sources, it is important to define your project.Unless you can clearly and concisely explain your project - the chances of your projectsucceeding are slim. Regardless of whether your project is $1,000 or $150,000, it isextremely important that you take the time to answer the following questions:What is it that you want to do?If it takes more than one sentence to explain your project, then chances are thatyou still have not clearly defined your project.What are your goals and objectives?Why are you undertaking this project? What benefits will it bring? Who willbenefit?Have you researched your project?Have similar projects been completed? Is the project needed? Do you know allthe costs associated with the project?Do you have the skills to make this project a reality?Does the organization have the skills in-house to complete the project? If not,does your organization have access to specialists who you can afford and trust?Did you talk with friends and colleagues about how to implement your project?Ask questions. The more scrutiny and input your idea receives, the more it willstand up to questions later on.Do you have the support of your organization?Does this project meet the goals and objectives of your organization? Does yourmanagement and/or membership feel the project will provide benefits?Have you talked to some experts about your project?Locate someone who is a recognized expert in the field applicable to the project.Get their input. Many times the experts are the people who the project isdesigned to serve. Do they agree with the project?Have you honestly examined the merit of your idea in terms of cost and value?Many ideas die on the board room table because they are not practical. You maybelieve that your idea is a great one but others may not. Get some outsideopinions on the true value of your idea before you go too far.Pg. 9

Have you developed an operating plan for the project?How will you put your idea into action? How much will it cost? What do youintend to deliver? Who will be responsible for supervision, finance, evaluation,and delivery? What are the possible contingencies you might run into?Can your organization afford to bridge finance the project?Anyone who has ever dealt with Government funding for projects can tell youabout the problems they have had in financing the project. Typically, Governmentwill only provide partial funding until the project is completed to their satisfaction.Cheques can be as late as two months after invoicing. Can your organizationkeep the project going and meet its creditors throughout this process?After all of this, if you and your advisors believe your idea is sound and that you have awell thought out and ordered plan, then it is time to proceed to identify and develop a listof potential funders for the project. Although there are different sources of funding, thisdocument will only be concerned with Federal Government sources. But as you willclearly see, there are many directions within Government to turn for most project ideas.As you start to talk with funders about your idea to determine if you meet their programscriteria and if there is interest (and indeed, funds available), you will find the Pre-Proposal a valuable tool.THE PRE-PROPOSAL (OR CONCEPT PAPER)Your pre-proposal is a starting point when you are developing a project. It is meant tobe used for three reasons:Your own clear look at the idea, and where you intend this project to go;Review by your organization, potential contractors, experts in the field, and thoseeffected by the project; andReview by potential funders of the concept of your idea.Basically the pre-proposal serves as a feedback document. It should be no more thanthree to four pages in length. A successful pre-proposal will contain the following:A Cover and Title: (the name of your idea, e.g. “Bringing Youth and EldersTogether -- A Development Concept”).A Table of Contents: what are the main sections of your plan and their names.Background: Explain your idea, how it developed and why it is needed. Identifythe benefits it will provide in your community and how. Provide a history of yourorganization and why this idea is relevant to your organization.Pg. 10

Introduction of the Concept: Explain your idea in terms of what it is that you wantto do, your goals and objectives and what you plan on achieving.The Plan: Explain your plan and methodology for implementing the idea. How areyou going to make this project a reality?Cost: Provide a brief summary of costs applicable to the project. This does notrequire a full budget but the figures provided should be realistic.Time Frame: Explain the timing of the project. Define all milestones.Project Team: Explain who is going to be involved in the project, their credentials,and who is going to be responsible for the project.A pre-proposal should be submitted to the funding source with the understanding that itis flexible and that you are soliciting their thoughts. After the funding agency hasreviewed your pre-proposal, meet with them (face to face if possible) to gather thefollowing information:What do they like and dislike about the concept? What changes would they liketo see in the proposal?Does it meet the criteria of their program? If not, how can it be changed to do so?Should a full proposal be submitted to their department? If not, could theysuggest other departments that may have an interest in the project idea.Is the cost within range of their programs budget? If not, how can it be modifiedto meet their departments budget restraints?At this stage, if you still have their interest, then its time to write a full proposal.THE PROPOSALA proposal is similar to a pre-proposal or concept paper but always includes much moredetailed information. Its primary purpose is to:Submit to potential funders to get the support needed for implementation of youridea; andTo be used as a reference document by both the funders and yourself in definingthe deliverables, the costs, and the time frame for implementation.A thorough proposal will normally consist of the following sections:Cover Page: with title, date of preparation and name or presenter;Table of Contents;Pg. 11

Overview and Brief History of Your Organization;Background: demonstrates the need for the project, benefits that your project willprovide, and the nature and scope of the opportunity for your project;Goals and Objectives: What is it that your project will achieve? If possible, obtaincopies of the program agencies criteria and write your goals and objectives tothis criteria;Introduction: Explain your idea and show the information you now have from yourresearch about how your project fills a market demand. What is new or differentabout your project? How can the project sustain itself? What potential benefitswill your project provide (increased sales, information needed by others, socialbenefits, increased employment, etc.);Approach: What will you do to implement the idea and how (specifically) will yougo about doing this? This is often called the methodology;Time Frame: Include a workplan for the project indicating the goals, objectives,tasks, and time lines set for the project. Each objective should have the tasksassociated with it defined and including start & end dates, benefit, and targetgroup;Project Team: Who is going to work on this project and what are their positions?Who is going to supervise and be ultimately responsible for the project? Who isthe contact person? Include a résumé for each individual in the appendix;Deliverables: Explain exactly what you will produce for the funder (a final report,a demonstration model of a computer program, a workshop, a business plan,etc.) Be careful not to promise deliverables that you might not be able tocomplete, because the funder will hold you to what you have stated. Explain howthe project will be sustainable and how its success will be evaluated;Cost or Budget: Breakdown in a detailed manner (a spreadsheet is usually thebest) all costs associated with the project. Normally there are two types of costsassociated with a project budget: direct costs and fees. Direct costs include travel(define the number of trips, accommodation costs, per diems, etc.), printing,equipment rental, materials purchase, training materials, rent, communications,administration, etc. Fees should include the number of days per individual andtheir unit cost per day. It is appropriate to include G.S.T. under fees. It is alsoimportant to document any contribution that your organization is providing to theproject. This can include staff time, rent, phone/fax, etc. In this day and ageGovernment likes to see a contribution by the project proponent, even if its onlyin kind; andPg. 12

Appendices: include résumés, letters of support (from both your organization andothers), pictures, graphs, etc. Whatever might help sell your proposal.Once you have submitted your proposal to the funder - STAY IN TOUCH WITH YOURCONTACT! Be prepared to provide more information or answer any questions asrequired.PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AND COMPLETIONIf your project is approved, you will now need to revisit your proposal to:Develop an implementation plan. The funding agency will usually provide cleartimelines for deliverables, monies, and reporting in their contribution agreement.Review this document carefully to ensure it matches with your implementationplan.Develop a cash flow chart. Government will usually provide 25% to 50% of thefunding within one six weeks of approval. Ensure that you can meet yourpayables and stay within budget.Put your implementation plan into action. Ensure that everyone associated withthe project clearly knows their tasks and their deadlines.Keep in touch with the funding agency. Let them know as you reach eachmilestone. Inform them of any problems immediately - before they become BIGproblems.Once your project is completed, you will need to deliver to the funding agencies someform of final report on what your project has accomplished. Write your final reportaccording to whether you achieved your goals and objectives. Be honest. Providedocumented proof where available. No one likes a success story more thangovernment. But if there were problems, explain them, what caused them, and howthey were solved.Have your draft report reviewed by the funder. Their input can be very helpful, after allthey know where the project fits in within their departments framework. They can spoterrors or omissions before they are final.Complete your accounting functions related to the project. Ensure that your organizationhas spent the funding on the items that you outlined in the contribution agreementand/or proposal. Provide invoices, receipts, proof of payments, canceled cheques, etc.A thorough financial report can often assist in obtaining future projects.Pg. 13

Complete any evaluations that you had outlined in your proposal. There are manyevaluation techniques. Larger projects usually require an outside evaluator. Theevaluation provides information to the funder on the success of the project and to you indefining its strengths, weaknesses and possible improvements.Submit the final report and financial report to the funder. At this stage a letter ofgratitude from your organization and/or community to the funder is a thoughtful gesture.Let them know that you appreciate their assistance. Government loves to hear ‘goodnews stories’. They like to see that projects have been successful and brought aboutbenefits. It was their support that made it possible, let them share in the success.This guideline to proposal writing for government is meant only as a framework. Ideasand projects vary. As does the criteria of different federal departments. Somedepartments insist that proposals be written on their software. Some will not accept preproposals.Some have unused budgets, some don't. Before you take your idea too far(and put a lot of time, effort & money into it) contact the potential funders. Let themknow what you wish to achieve. Ensure that you meet their criteria. And never be afraidto ask, "if they can't help you, who can?" After all, ultimately it’s your tax dollars they arecontrolling.Good luck!Pg. 14

LIST OF FEDERAL PROGRAMSTHE ATLANTIC CANADA OPPORTUNITIES AGENCY (ACOA)1.0 OVERVIEW OF DEPARTMENTThe Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency is the lead federal government agencyresponsible for regional economic development in Atlantic Canada. Its principal focus isjob creation, which it accomplishes by helping to create small and medium-sizedbusinesses, assisting in the expansion of others an supporting strategically promisingsectors where sustained employment growth appears likely. Part of ACOA's roleincludes: advocating on behalf of Atlantic Canada's interests in the development ofnational policy; initiating and encouraging alliances among public and private-sectorstakeholders; and through research and policy development. ACOA's strategic prioritiesinclude: cultivating a climate of entrepreneurship; developing market and tradeopportunities; promoting tourism and innovation; and encouraging human resourcedevelopment and best management practices.2.0 PROGRAM: CAPITAL AND COUNSELING PROGRAM FOR YOUNGENTREPRENEURSThrough partnerships with the 40 Community Business Development Corporations(CBDC) as well as other delivery agents, ACOA' s Young Entrepreneurs ConneXionSeed Capital and Counseling Program assists those under 30 years of age accesssmall business start-up and expansion financing. This program ensures that active andaspiring young entrepreneurs throughout Atlantic Canada enjoy equal access to theinformation, and capital they need to make their business succeed.2.1 Criteria:applicants must be residents of Atlantic Canada and between the ages of 18 and29 inclusive (applicants under the age of 19 require the co-signature of an adult)the loan must be invested in the start up, expansion or modernization of abusiness .the applicant must be the majority owner of the businessbusinesses in most sectors are eligible, including retail and personal services, aswell as seasonal enterprisesthe loan is intended as a long-term investment in the financing of any costs of thebusiness including fixed assets, start-up costs and working capitalthe loan may be used as equity to attract other investorsthe loan cannot be used to purchase an existing businessthe loan cannot be used for refinancing of existing debts or business restructuringaccess to a maximum of $15,000 in the form of a repayable, unsecured personal loanequity not necessarily requiredflexible interest and repayment termsbusiness counseling or training costs, up to a maximum of $2,000, paid for byACOAPg. 15

2.2 Contacts: ACOA New Brunswick, 570 Queen St., 3rd floor, P.O. Box 578, Fredericton, NB E3B 5A6,Toll Free: 1-800-561-4030, Telephone: (506) 452-3184, Fax: (506) 452-3285 ACOA Newfoundland, P.0. Box 1060, Station "C", 11th Floor, 10 Barter's Hill, St. John's,Newfoundland, A1C 5M5, Toll Free: 1-800-668-1010, Telephone: (709) 772-2751,Fax: (709) 772-2712 ACOA Nova Scotia, 1801 Hollis St., Suite 600, P.O. Box 2284, Station 'M', Halifax, NS B3J 3C8,Toll Free: 1-800-565-1228, Telephone: (902) 426-6743, Fax: (902) 426-2054 ACOA Prince Edward Island, 3rd Floor, 100 Sydney St., P.O. Box 40, Charlottetown, PE C1A7K2, Toll free: 1-800-871-2596, Telephone: (902) 566-7492, Fax: (902) 566-7098 Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation, 4th floor, Commerce Tower, 15 Dorchester St., P.O. Box1750, Sydney, NS B1P 6T7, Toll Free: 1-800-705-3926, Telephone: (902) 564-3600,Fax: (902) 564-38253.0 PROGRAM: COMMUNITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONSIn its overall efforts to create jobs and help build a sustainable Atlantic economy, ACOAconstantly strives to improve access to federal government programming for Atlanticentrepreneurs. It is this spirit of quality service and enhanced efficiency that ACOA haslinked its resources, both financial and technical, to those of the 40 CommunityBusiness Development Corporations (CBDCs) located throughout rural AtlanticCanada.This strategic alliance of resources has helped to establish an effective communitybaseddevelopment infrastructure in Atlantic Canada while reducing the overlap andduplication of federal services and making it easier for entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canadato access the information, advice and capital they require to make their businessessucceed. CBDCs are autonomous, not-for-profit corporations which serve most ruralregions of Atlantic Canada supported by ACOA. They assist in the creation of smallbusinesses, and in the expansion, modernization and stabilization of existingbusinesses. They offer both technical and financial services for entrepreneurs in theirrespective regions.Technical assistant usually takes the form of information, counselling and adviceon small business-related matters.Financial assistance is usually in the form of a loan but may include equity orloan guarantees. These financial services are targeted to entrepreneurs whohave difficulty securing capital through traditional sources of funding. They do notcompete with financial institutions.All loans are repayable and the maximum amount that can be invested in abusiness is $75,000. Investment decisions are made by an independent localboard of directors sensitive to the needs of the community.3.1 Criteria:Eligibility criteria may vary from office to office. To obtain further information, youshould contact one of the CBDCs listed below:Pg. 16

3.2 Contacts:Prince Edward Island Baie Acadienne Development Corporation, P.O. Box 67, Wellington, Prince Edward Island, C0B2E0, Mr. Wilfred Arsenault, General Manager, Mr. Alfred Arsenault, Chairperson, Tel: (902) 854-3439, Fax: (902) 854-7255 Opportunities East Inc., P.O. Box 785, 38 Main Street, Montague, Prince Edward Island, C0A1R0, Mr. Richard Davies, General Manager, Mr. Barney Bree, Chairperson, Tel: (902) 838-4030,Fax: (902) 838-4031 Central Development Corporation, P.O. Box 3981, Central Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, C0B1G0, Mrs. Marilyn Murphy, General Manager, Mrs. Raymond Smith, Chairperson, Tel: (902)-887-3400, Fax: (902)-887-2400 Western Development Corporation, R.R #1, Alberton, Prince Edward Island, C0B 1B0 Mr. Rick Ozon,General Manager, Mr. Francis Moase, President, Tel: (902) 853-2181, Fax: (902) 853-4385 East Prince Community Development Centre, 263 Harbour Drive, Suite 14, Summerside, PrinceEdward Island, C1N 5P1, Mr. Ron Holley, General Manager, Mrs. Terri-Lynn MacKenzie,Chairperson, Tel: (902) 888-3793, Fax: (902) 888-2399Nova Scotia Shelbume County Business Development Centre, P.O. Box 189, Enterprise Square, Shelbume,Nova Scotia, B0T 1W0, Mr. Rahn O'Connel. Chairperson, Mr. Glenn Hennigar, General Manager,Tel: (902) 875-1133, Fax: (902) 875-4199 Growth Opportunities Limited. P.O. Box 160, Digby, Nova Scotia, B0V 1A0, Mr. Tom O'Neil,Chairperson, Mr. Monte Snider, General Manager, Tel: (902) 245-6166, Fax: (902) 245-5011 South Shore Opportunities, P.O. Box 1204, Liverpool, Nova Scotia, B0T 1K0, Mr. LenMacDonald, Chairperson, Tel: (902) 354-2616, Fax: (902) 354-7355 Northern Opportunities for Business Ltd., P.O. Box 817, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, B2R 5K7Mr. John McLean, Chairperson, Tel: (902) 752-7402, Fax: (902) 752-8856 Blue Water Business Development Corporation Ltd., P.O. Box 240, Sheet Harbour, Nova ScotiaB0J 3B0, Mrs. Norma Kennedy, President, Mr. Gary Keating, Executive Director Tel: (902) 885-2773, Fax: (902) 885-2417 Cumberland Development Corporation Ltd., P.O. Box 546, Amherst, Nova Scotia, B4R 4A1 Mrs.Karen Dickinson, Chairperson, Mr. John MacAllister, General Manager, Tel: (902) 667-5700, Fax:(902) 667-2270 Guysborough County Business Development Centre Limited, P.0. Box 199, Guysborough, NovaScotia, B0R 1N0, Mr. Bill MacDonald, Chairperson, Mr. Basil Ryan, Executive Director Tel: (902)533-2770, Fax: (902) 533-2064 Hants County Business Development Centre Limited, P.O. Box 2788, Windsor, Nova Scotia B0N2T0, Mr. Richard Taylor, President, Tel: (902) 798-5717, Fax: (902) 798-0464 Annapolis Ventures Limited, P.O. Box 478, Bridgetown, Nova Scotia, B0S 1C0, Mrs. DellaChaban, Chairperson, Mrs. Elizabeth Rice, Manager, Tel: (902) 665-2635, Fax: (902) 665-2769 Yarmouth Regional Business Corporation Limited, P.O. Box 607, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia B5A4B6, Mr. Bill MacConnell, Chairperson, Mrs. Barbara Hubbard, Manager Tel: (902) 742-5364,Fax: (902) 742-1027Newfoundland Gander Area Community Development Corporation, 175 Airport Blvd, Burden Building Gander,Newfoundland, A1V 1K3, Mr. Nonn Abbott, Chairperson, Mr. Jack Budgell, Executive Director,Tel: (709) 651-2979/4738, Fax: (709) 651-3295 Gateway Community Development Corporation, 82 Main Street, P.O. Box 430, Port auxBasques, Newfoundland, A0M 1C0, Mr. Harold Lomand, Chairperson, Mr. Gerard Merrigan,Executive Director, Tel: (709) 695-7120, Fax: (709) 695-9726Pg. 17

Humber Community Development Corporation, P .0. Box 657, Corner Brook, Newfoundland A2H6Gl, Mr. William Kennedy, Chairperson, Mr. Mark Kelly, Executive Director Tel: (709) 639-7755,Fax: (709) 639-1040South Coast Community Development Corporation, P.O. Box 37, St. Albans, Newfoundland A0H 2E0, Mr.Max Taylor, Chairperson, Mr. Jeff Gillam, Executive Director Tel: (709) 538-3630, Fax: (709) 538-3439Burin Peninsula Community Development Corporation, P.O. Bag 470, Marystown, Newfoundland,A0E 2M0, Mr. Cyril Dodge, Chairperson, Mr. Guy Edwards, Executive Director Tel: (709) 279-4540, Fax: (709) 279-4545Baie Verte Peninsula Community Futures Development Corporation, P.O. Box 508, Baie Verte,Newfoundland, A0K 1B0, Mr. Pat Jim, Chairperson, Mr. C.M. (Charles) Ennis, Executive Director,Tel: (709) 532-8312, Fax: (709) 532-4669 Central Community Development Corporation, P.O. Box 777, Grand Falls/Windsor,Newfoundland, A2A 2M4, Mr. Mel Andrews, Chairperson, Mr. Winston Snow, Executive Director,Tel: (709) 489-4496, Fax: (709) 489-5897Long Range Community Futures Development Corporation, 35 Carolina Avenue, Stephenville,Newfoundland, A2N 3P8, Mr. Don Gillam, Chairperson, Mr. Jim Dunn, Executive Director Tel:(709) 643-2933, Fax: (709) 643-3421Labrador Community Development Corporation, P.O. Box 1089, Station B, Goose Bay, Labrador,A0P 1E0, Mr. Jolm Gillam, Chairperson, Mrs. Gail Hughes, Executive Director Tel: (709) 896-5814, Fax: (709) 896-4333Southern Shore/St. Marys Bay Community Dev. Corporation, General Delivery, Trepassey,Newfoundland, A0A 4B0, Mr. Ken Carter, Chairperson, Mrs. Theresa Hynes, Manager, BusinessPrograms, Tel: (709) 438-2252, Fax: (709) 438-2562Bonavista Peninsula and Surrounding Areas Community Futures Development Corporation P.O.Box 280, Clarenville, Newfoundland. A0E 1J0, Mrs. Joan Kane, Chairperson, Mr. ToddNoseworthy, Executive Director, Tel: (709) 466-1170, Fax: (709) 466-1450Northeast Avalon Community Futures Development Corporation, P.O. Box 269, Kelligrews,Newfoundland, A0A 2T0, Mr. Woodrow French, Chairperson, Mr. Robert Mallay, ExecutiveDirector, Tel: (709) 834-1088, Fax: (709) 834-1180NORTIP Development Corporation, P.O. Box 140, Plum Point, Newfoundland, A0K 4A0 Mr.Joseph Lawrence, Chairperson, Mr. Jerry Feltham, Executive Director Tel: (709) 247-2040, Fax:(709) 247-2042 Trinity-Conception Community Development Corporation, P.O. Box 700, Carbonear,Newfoundland, A1Y 1C2, Mrs. Anita Noseworthy, Chairperson, Mr. Nicholas Hurley, ExecutiveDirector, Tel: (709) 596-3849, Fax: (709) 596-7721Avalon West Community Development Corporation, P.O. Box 419, Placentia, Newfoundland A0B2Y0, Mr. Ed Bruce, Chairperson, Mrs. Catherine Drohan, Executive Director Tel: (709) 227-2147,Fax: (709)-227-3670New Brunswick Centre de développement et d'entrepreneurship Chaleur Inc., 275 Main Street. Suite 2121,Bathurst, New Brunswick, E2A 1A9, Mr. Gilles Chamberland, President, Mr. Norbert Roy, DirectorGeneral, Tel: (506) 548-1999, Fax: (506) 548-5008 The South East LEAD Corporation, P.O. Box 1238, Shédiac, New Brunswick, E0A 3G0 Mr. Pierre LeBlanc,Chairman, Mr. Richard Larin, Executive Director Tel: (506) 532-8312, Fax: (506) 532-1373Sociéte daide au développement des collectivités du Madawaska Inc., 112, rue de l'Église, P.O.Box 668, Edmundston, New Brunswick, E3V 3S1, Mr. Armand Defiers, President, Mr. Gilles Cyr,Director General, Tel: (506) 735-1140, Fax: (506) 735-1142 Sociéte daide au développement des collectivités de la Péninsule Acadienne Inc., P.O. Box 3666,Succursale Bureau-Chef, Tracadie, New Brunswick, E1X 1G5, Mr. Jean - Yves Thériault,President, Mrs. Paulette Robert, Director General, Tel: (506) 395-9700, Fax: (506) 395-5672Victoria-Madawaska-South Business Development Centre Inc., P.O. Box 368, Grand Falls, NewBrunswick, E3Z 1B8, Mr. Russell Smith, President, Mr. Gerry Levesque, Executive Director, Tel:(506) 473-6446, Fax: (506) 473-1280Pg. 18

A.D.E.L. - Kent L.E.D.A. Inc., P.O. Box. 668, Bouctouche, New Brunswick, E0A 1G0 Mr. Maurice Richard,President. Mr. Bernard Landry, Director General, Tel: (506) 743-2422, Fax: (506) 743-1033 Southwest Valley Development Corporation Inc., P.O. Box 8, Harvey, New Brunswick E0H 1H0,Mr. Robert Connors, Chairman, Mr. Robert Bowles, Executive Director, Tel: (506) 366-3022, Fax:(506) 366-3444 Charlotte County Development Corporation Inc., P.O. Box 455, St. Stephen New Brunswick E3L2X3, Mr. Walter Kozak, Chairman, Mr. Glenn Hooper, Executive Director, Tel: (506) 466-5055,Fax: (506) 466-4859 Restigouche Community Futures, Development Corporation Inc., P.O. Box 1089, Campbellton,New Brunswick, E3N 3H4, Mr. Roger Plourde, President, Mr. Pat Jiggens, Executive Director,Tel: (506) 753-3344, Fax: (506) 753-7131 Northumberland Business Advisory Centre Inc., 372 Water Street, Suite 216 Chatham, NewBrunswick, E1N 1B6, Mr. Alex Dedam, Chairman, Mr. Greg McNulty, General Manager, Tel:(506) 778-8401, Fax: (506) 778-2224Cape Breton Coastal Business Opportunities Incorporated, 338 Cllarlotte Street, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P 1C8 Mrs. Sheila Gillis, Chairperson, Mrs. Patricia MacNeil, Manager, Tel: (902) 539-4332, Fax: (902) 562-1016 Northside Economic Development Assistance Corporation, P.O. Box 99, Sydney Mines, NovaScotia, B1V 2Y4, Mr. Emmerson Allen, Chairperson, Mr. Bruce MacDonald, Executive Director,Tel: (902) 736-6211, Fax: (902) 736-6212 Inrich Business Development Centre Limited, P.O. Box 600, Inverness, Nova Scotia BOE 1NO,Mr. Ferdinand Poirier, Chairperson, Mr. Frazer Hunter, Executive Director Tel: (902) 258-3698,Fax: (902) 258-36894.0 PROGRAM: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (BPD)The ACOA Business Development Program (BDP) is designed to help you set up,expand or modernize your business. Focusing on small and medium-sized enterprises,the program offers access to capital in the form of interest-free, unsecured, repayablecontributions.The BDP can accommodate a combination of business activities, including:Business start-up, expansion or modernizationDeveloping business ideas, innovation, research and developmentPublic tender bid preparation activitiesTraining, productivity and quality improvementsTrade development and marketingConsultant adviceFunding is also available to non-profit organizations for activities including:Training, skills development, planning, business counselling and adviceResearch and development, testing, technical or innovation servicesBusiness networking and market developmentConstruction, renovation or expansion of a facility that houses these servicesPg. 19

4.1 Criteria:Overall, your project should meet the following criteria:Provide economic benefit to an area or a communityDemonstrate need for financial assistanceViabilityThe maximum level of assistance under ACOA's Business Development Program is:50% for start-ups, expansions, modernizations and related costs such as equipment,leasehold improvements, working capital, and construction; and 75% for operating costssuch as studies, marketing, training and quality assurance.4.2 Contacts: ACOA New Brunswick, 570 Queen St., 3rd floor, P.O. Box 578, Fredericton, NB E3B 5A6, TollFree: 1-800-561-4030, Telephone: (506) 452-3184, Fax: (506) 452-3285 ACOA Newfoundland, P.O. Box 1060, Station "C", 11 th Floor" 10 Barter's Hill, St. John's,Newfoundland, A1C 5M5, Toll Free: 1-800-668-1010, Telephone: (709) 772-2751, Fax: (709)772-2712 ACOA Nova Scotia, 1801 Hollis St, Suite 600, P.O. Box 2284, Station 'M', Halifax, NS B3J 3C8,Toll Free: 1-800-565-1228, Telephone: (902) 426-6743, Fax: (902) 426-2054 ACOA Prince Edward Island, 3rd Floor, 100 Sydney St" P.O. Box 40, Charlottetown, PE, C1A7K2, Toll free: 1-800-871-2596, Telephone: (902) 566-7492, Fax: (902) 566-70985.0 PROGRAM: COOPERATION: POOLING THE RESOURCES OF ATLANTICCANADIANSThe COOPERATION Program is about pooling resources and uniting efforts toward acommon goal - creating the kind of economic climate in which business and industrycan grow in Atlantic Canada.At the federal level, the management of the COOPERATION Program is theresponsibility of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), in conjunctionwith other federal departments. The federal and provincial governments cost-sharemulti-year agreements which coordinate the numerous economic development efforts ofthe two levels of government.The COOPERATION Program focuses on five strategic areas which offer AtlanticCanadians the greatest opportunity to become globally competitive and to achieveeconomic renewal. One or more of the following themes must be central to everyinitiative entered into through the Program:entrepreneurshipinnovation and technology transferhuman resource developmentmarketing and trade developmentthe environmentPg. 20

Competitiveness and productivity are opposite sides of the same coin - you cannot haveone without the other. Central to achieving both in an evolving global marketplace is theability to create new technologies, adapt existing technology to local conditions, or tobring it in, unchanged, from elsewhere.The COOPERATION Program provides a means to do that - through its support forresearch and development and working partnerships among businesses, universities,technical schools and research facilities.If companies are able to plan their future human resource needs, they will be in a goodposition to capitalize on market changes. With proper personnel development, thequality of output goes up, along with profitability and job stability. The COOPERATIONProgram favours the development of private-sector training and research facilities, andhelps the private sector improve management and production skills, including computerliteracy, technology adaptation and international marketing.The COOPERATION Program focuses attention on the world of new tradingopportunities opening up in North America, Europe and the Pacific Rim. Individualscannot always get 'trade-ready' by themselves, so marketing assistance is beingprovided to firms preparing to export for the first time.5.1 Contacts:Call or write the ACOA office nearest you to obtain further information. You can alsoobtain business development information from a Canada Business Service Centre, aBusiness Development Centre, or your local industrial or economic developmentcommission. ACOA New Brunswick, 570 Queen St., 3rd floor, P.O. Box 578, Fredericton, NE E3B 5A6, TollFree: 1-800-561-4030, Telephone: (506) 452-3184, Fax: (506) 452-3285 ACOA Newfoundland, P .0. Box 1060, Station "C", 11th Floor, 10 Barter's Hill, St. John's,Newfoundland, A1C 5M5, Toll Free: 1-800-668-1010, Telephone: (709) 772-2751, Fax: (709)772-2712 ACOA Nova Scotia, 1801 Hollis St., Suite 600, P.O. Box 2284, Station 'M, Halifax, NS B3J 3C8,Toll Free: 1-800-565-1228, Telephone: (902) 426-6743, Fax: (902) 426-2054 ACOA Prince Edward Island, 3rd Floor, 100 Sydney St., P.O. Box 40, Charlottetown, PE C1A7K2, Toll free: 1-800-871-2596, Telephone: (902) 566-7492, Fax: (902) 566-7098 Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation, 4th floor, Commerce Tower, 15 Dorchester St., P.O. Box1750, Sydney, NS B1P 6T7, Toll Free: 1-800-705-3926, Telephone: (902) 564-3600, Fax: (902)564-3825Pg. 21

AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA1.0 PROGRAM: AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA SCHOLARSHIPThe purpose of the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Scholarship Program is toprovide incentives to encourage more students to pursue graduate degrees inagriculture and agri-food related fields.Awards are tenable at any Canadian university which offers graduate programs inagriculture and agri-food related disciplines. Approximately 14 scholarships at theMaster's level of $15,000 (Cdn), and approximately 15 scholarships at the Doctoral levelof $17,000 will be awarded.1.1 Criteria:Awards are open to graduate students attending a Canadian university and studying inthe following areas: agri-food marketing and trade; agri-biotechnology; environmentallysustainable agricultural production systems; food technology; industrial uses ofagricultural commodities; and, information technology related to agriculture and agrifood.The candidate must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and hold anHonours Bachelor's degree by the time of application.Applications are by nomination only. University department heads may nominatecandidates using the appropriate application forms. There is no limit to the number ofcandidates a university may nominate.1.2 Contact:Canadian Awards Program, International and Canadian Programs Branch, Association ofUniversities and Colleges of Canada, 350 Albert Street, Suite 600, Ottawa, Ontario KIR IB1,Telephone: (613) 563-3961 ext. 266, Facsimile: (613) 563-9745 Internet: http://aucc.ca, E-mail:mleger@aucc.ca2.0 PROGRAM: AGRI-FOOD INDUSTRY MARKET STRATEGIESIn response to increasing global competitiveness in the agri-food industry, Canadianagri-food associations are developing and implementing comprehensive marketstrategies. The current competitive trading environment in both domestic and exportmarkets makes it essential that industry and government resources be jointly directedtoward activities which will produce the greatest benefit to the sector.Through long-term strategic planning, associations are able to identify priority marketsfor new and existing value-added products. Strategies generally include the followingelements:Pg. 22

a comprehensive forecast of the nature and quality of market demand for up tofive yearsrationale for establishing selected market priorities, identification of anyconstraints to the markets and a summary of Canadian achievements;a thorough evaluation of the capability of the Canadian sector to satisfy theprospective demand in terms of production, product requirements andcompetitive prices and service;specific and achievable five-year goals for each targeted market;a description of annual market and production development activities to beundertaken to achieve the strategic market goals over the first three years of theplan;an assessment of the impact and results of past activities and an evaluationframework to measure the results and impact of each new activity.2.1 Criteria:Groups eligible for the program include:National Association: An organization which represents a significant proportionof an industry's export sales and acts national with a "Canadian" marketdevelopment emphasis.Regional/Provincial Associations where national associations do not exist orwant to participate: Regionally-based groups which act in the Canadian interestunder the same criteria as national associations.Non-profit organizations with membership open to all participants within aCanadian agri-food industry or product group.2.2 Contact:Mr. Elwood Hodgins, Deputy Director, Export Programs Section, International Markets Bureau,Market and Industry Services Branch, 10 th Floor, Sir John Carting Building, 930 Carting Avenue,Ottawa Ontario KIA OC5, Telephone: (613) 759-7742 Fax: (613) 759-7506, Email:hodginse@em.agr.ca3.0 PROGRAM: AGRI-FOOD TRADE 2000Agri-Food Trade 2000 (AFT 2000) is a cost-shared contribution program designed toassist the Canadian agri-food industry to increase sales of agriculture, food, andbeverage products in domestic and foreign markets.AFT 2000 is a flexible program designed to assist the Canadian agri-food industry inundertaking a wide range of marketing and trade-related activities. This programsupports the projects which are part of a long-term industry strategy implementedthrough agri-food industry associations or alliances. For industry associations andalliances participating in the Agri-food Industry Market Strategies (AIMS) process, AFT2000 is one of the programs available to provide funding for implementation of exportmarket strategies.Pg. 23

3.1 Criteria: Eligible participants include Canadian associations, non-governmentalcorporations, cooperatives, marketing boards and agencies, alliances of theseorganizations, alliances of individual companies, universities, colleges, andspecial interest groups. Proposals or applications with a provision for evaluatingthe effectiveness of projects relative to the objective of this program. Activities with the potential to provide public benefit for Canadians such as jobcreation and income generation. Support from AFT 2000 will normally not exceed 50% of eligible project costs.The maximum support will not exceed 75% of eligible costs when AFT 2000 iscombined with assistance from other government programs (federal andprovincial). Expenditures for the rental or purchase of capital items such as computers, officeequipment and furnishings, and vehicles are not normally eligible forreimbursement. Occasionally, equipment necessary to conduct a project may beconsidered eligible.3.2 Contact:Jayne Huntley, Agri-Food Trade 2000 Secretariat, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Sir JohnCarling Building, 5tll Floor, 930 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0C5 Tel: (613) 759-7522,Fax: (613) 759-7479, Email: huntleyj@.em.agr.ca4.0 PROGRAM: BUSINESS PLANNING FOR AGRI-VENTURESBusiness Planning for Agri-Ventures (BPAV) is a program to provide farmers and theirbusiness associates access to business planning preparation expertise in order toincrease the number and success rate of new agricultural and value-added businessenterprises in rural Canada. BPAV helps pay the cost of preparing comprehensivebusiness plans.This program is funded by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the CanadianAdaptation and Rural Development Fund. The program is currently beingadministered by the Farm Credit Corporation. BPAV is a pilot program to be reviewedannually and scheduled to end March 31, 1999.If you are contemplating a new venture, you may need help in identifying andinvestigating your business requirements, and assistance in preparing the businessplan. BPAV will:supply you with a list of registered consultants who specialize in your area ofinterest;pay up to 50 percent of their professional fees (up to a maximum of $5,500) toreceive specific guidance on further development of your business plan.Pg. 24

BPAV will maintain a list of lenders and sources of credit and venture capital as well asrelated services/programs in government agencies and other institutions.4.1 Criteria:If you are currently farming in Canada or are in partnership with someone who is, youmay apply to the BPAV program.The program covers a broad spectrum of expansion, diversification and value-addedventures, both on and off the farm. Enterprises as diverse as wineries, seed-cleaningplants and meat-processing plants will be considered. As long as the prospectivebusiness venture is:a farm that is expanding/diversifying into a new commodity or enterprise orutilizes agricultural outputs, is producing value-added products and isestablishing, diversifying or expanding the current operation ora new, agri-food related business or service which has employment creationpotential.4.2 Contact:Gary Shufelt, Farm Credit Corporation, Exchange Tower, Suite 1550, 10250- 101 St. Edmonton,Alberta T5J 3P4, Tel: (403) 495-4679, Fax: (403) 495-5665 call toll-free: 1-888-322-2728; inquireby fax toll-free: 1-888-322-7742; (http://www.bpav-ppia.com/descreng.htm)5.0 PROGRAM: ABORIGINAL YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMThe Aboriginal Youth Employment Program is designed to provide Aboriginal youth withwork experience applicable to the rural Canadian Prairies in the field of resourcemanagement. The program not only provides Aboriginal youth with work experience thatwill enhance their knowledge and skills, it also identifies people with potential for publicservice employment in scientific and technical fields relating to resource management.5.1 Eligibility:Aboriginal candidates are drawn from local high schools, community and technicalcolleges, as well as Indian Federated Colleges and universities.5.2 Contact:Call: (306) 780-5136 Fax: (306) 780-5018 Internet: http://www.agr.ca/pfraWrite: Prairie Fann Rehabilitation AdministrationAgriculture and Agri-Food Canada 603 -1800 Hamilton Street, Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 4L2Pg. 25

6.0 PROGRAM: RURAL WATER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - COMMUNITY ANDGROUP PROJECTSThis program is designed to contribute to the stability and development of Prairie ruralareas and to ease the impact of drought in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and thePeace River region of British Columbia.Projects must benefit the rural agricultural economy by maintaining or enhancingincome-generating opportunities and/or encouraging the implementation of environmentallysustainable agricultural practices in the use of water resources.Financial assistance will not exceed one-third of project costs.6.1 Criteria:Technical and financial assistance for the development of water projects isavailable to all qualified rural residents, including farmers, Indian bands,communities and rural municipalities.Water source development projects (e.g. wells, dugouts, dams, pipelines,springs), as well as projects that improve water quality or extend the life of waterdevelopment projects are eligible for assistance.6.2 Contact: Esther Kienholz, Program Coordinating Officer, Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration 105North Road, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 415 Telephone: (306) 975-4772 Fax: (306) 975-4594 Email: pt22109@em.agr.ca7.0 PROGRAM: RURAL HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (RHRDP)The major objective of the RHRDP is to promote human resource development in theagricultural industry and rural Manitoba. It is an initiative under CAIP - Canada Agri-Infrastructure Program (Manitoba), a federally-funded program established to improveagricultural infrastructure and adaptation to change in rural Manitoba. RHRDP ends 31March 2000.The RHRDP program objectives include:development of entrepreneurial skills in management, business and marketing tofacilitate value-added projects, businesses and dependent/child care initiatives;development of leadership skills for participation on agricultural and ruraldevelopment boards;development of mentorship and/ or apprenticeship programs for the transmissionof skills;development of networks or registries that facilitate the transfer of skills and/orsharing of information.Pg. 26

7.1 Criteria:Only individuals or legally incorporated organizations (non-profit organizations,societies, municipal governments, educational institutions or other legal entities)in Manitoba are eligible to apply.Funding up to two thirds of eligible project costs to a maximum of$15 000 perproject in a year.Applicants and/or partners must assume a minimum of one-third of eligibleproject costs (monetary and/or in-kind).Applicants who submit more than one project must prioritize their submissions.Projects which will be implemented over a period of more than two years must becompleted by 31 March 2000.Proposal must meet the needs of the rural population, in particular, farm families,rural women and young or beginning farmers.Projects must provide long-term benefits to the agricultural industry and ruralManitoba.7.2 Deadlines:1 March 1998 - Deadline for submission of proposals for projects to beimplemented between 1 April 1998 - 31 March 1999.1 March 1999 - Deadline for submission of proposals for projects to beimplemented between 1 April 1999 -31 March 2000.7.3 Contact:RHRDP, c/o PFRA, Box 1000B, R.R. #3, Brandon, MB, R7A 5Y3, Phone: (204) 726-7645, Fax:(204) 726-76198.0 PROGRAM: AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD SCIENCE HORIZONSThe Agriculture and Agri-Food Science Horizons Program is designed to helpscientific and veterinary graduates gain the necessary technical expertise, practicalexperience and expert mentoring from leading agri-food sector researchers to allowthem to find meaningful employment in Canada. The focus on recent scientific/veterinariangraduates also addresses a growing concern over the aging of the research communityby helping to train a new generation of scientists.Benefits to Participants: Up to 200 work opportunities over two years will be affordedto young scientists and veterinarians for mentoring/apprenticeship positions. Underprivate sector leadership opportunities are provided to work on cutting-edge scientificresearch projects with commercial potential, and risk assessment in animal, plant andhuman health areas.Pg. 27

8.1 Criteria:Science Horizons targets unemployed and under-employed youth who have studied inan undergraduate, graduate or post-graduate science-related and veterinary programand wish to gain meaningful experience through mentoring/apprenticeships with leadingagri-food sector scientists and veterinarians. Beneficiaries will also include otherstakeholders in the agri-food sector, which must invest today in tomorrow's scientistsand veterinarians, to maintain the level of highly-skilled scientists necessary to retainthe strength, innovation and vision of their research programs.Application procedures: A good first step is for the student to input his or her résuméon the National Graduate Register. This bilingual, searchable, Internet database isdesigned to match recruiting businesses with job-seeking students. It will then be up tothe company to contact the appropriate Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Centre ofExcellence to finalize details of the scientific project.8.2 Contact: For more information, please contact: Sharon Rudnitski at (613) 759-7805 or Jery Hayes at (613) 759-7825.Pg. 28

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BANK OF CANADA1.0 OVERVIEW OF DEPARTMENT:The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is Canada's small business bank.BDC plays a leadership role in delivering timely and relevant financial and managementservices, with a particular focus on the emerging and exporting sectors of the economy.The BDC's services are available across Canada in both English and French through anetwork of more than 80 branches, with its' head office situated in Montreal.2.0 BDC PRODUCTS2.1 T 2 C 2T 2 C 2 , is a seed capital fund for technology in Québec. Developed by the BDC andSofinov, a subsidiary of la Caisse de dépot et placement du Québec (CDPQ), it is aventure capital fund created to provide financing and management support for earlystagetechnology projects in Québec. The fund seeks technology opportunities withmajor market potential, including innovative concepts which may require additionaldevelopment to become a product.2.2 Tourism Investment FundThe Tourism Investment Fund helps finance high-end tourism infrastructure outsidemajor urban centres. It is designed specifically for existing tourism operators that offermore than a one-season attraction or for operators who have the potential to expandbeyond a single season.2.3 Young Entrepreneur Financing ProgramThe Young Entrepreneur Financing Program is aimed at giving start-upentrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 34 a solid foundation to build a newbusiness. Term financing of up to $25,000 and 50 hours of tailor-made businessmanagement support help to ensure that entrepreneurs with commercially-viablebusiness proposals and excellent potential get their businesses off the ground.2.4 Working Capital for ExportersWorking Capital for Exporters is designed to help small businesses finance exportand export-related activities. This product provides pre-shipment financing, of up to$250,000, to cover the heavy costs associated with initiating and developinginternational markets. Flexible repayment terms allow small companies to build foreignsales and ensures the long-term viability of the company.Pg. 29

2.5 Term LoansBDC offers flexible term loans for a variety of commercially viable projects, includingexpansion projects, plant overhauls, the purchase of existing businesses and theacquisition of fixed assets. In some cases, the loan may be used to reconstitute workingcapital depleted by capital expenditures or to finance sales growth.2.6 Working Capital for GrowthWorking Capital for Growth is designed to support growth by topping-up conventionaloutlets of short term financing. Working capital loans of up to $100,000 are availabledepending on cash flow requirements, inventory levels and receivables.2.7 Micro Business ProgramThe Micro Business Program supports the growth and development of some of thesmallest innovative businesses by providing a total solution to their business needs. Theprogram combines personalized management training and/or counseling with termfinancing of up to $25,000 for new businesses and up to $50,000 for existingbusinesses. To further support growth during the critical early years, the program alsofeatures two years of follow-up mentoring.2.8 Venture Loans®An innovative form of financing that combines the characteristics of term loans andventure capital. Businesses with strong growth potential and high quality managementmay be eligible for quasi-equity financing between $100,000 and $1 million forexpansion and market development projects. Loan repayment is based on acombination of interest payments and royalties and is tailored to a company's projectedcash flow.2.9 Patient Capital®Patient Capital® provides the long-term financing that innovative and knowledge-basedbusinesses need to market their products or services, without diluting ownership. Byworking to recognize hard-to-value intellectual and intangible assets such asknowledge, ideas and growth potential, it can help early-stage, high-growth early stagecompanies that are having a difficult time securing financing.2.10 Venture CapitalThe BDC is a major investor of risk capital throughout Canada providing more than$140 million to over 125 small and medium sized companies since 1983. Its goal is tohelp its clients build successful business and, in so doing, generate shareholder returnscommensurate with risk. They possess the capital, expertise, proven experience andnetwork connections to help businesses grow.Pg. 30

2.11 Strategic Alliance Between Royal Bank and BDC to supportAboriginal-owned small businesses (Alberta and Prince George only)Aboriginal entrepreneurs with ideas and plans for creating viable businesses or existingAboriginal business owners can turn to the Business Development Bank of Canada(BDC) and the Royal Bank for both financial and management support. The two banksrecently entered into an alliance to improve access to credit and support services forAboriginal-owned businesses with total combined financing packages of up to $500,000per project or business. The program will be piloted in Alberta and Prince George priorto being implemented nationally.2.12 The Western Technology Seed Investment FundThe Western Technology Seed Investment Fund, managed by Ventures West, theBusiness Development Bank of Canada and Cascadia Pacific Management, is aventure capital fund created to provide financing and management support for earlystagetechnology projects in Western Canada. The Fund seeks technologyopportunities with major market potential, including innovative concepts which mayrequire additional development to become a product.2.13 Strategic Alliance Between CIBC and BDC to support Aboriginalownedsmall and medium-sized businesses (Manitoba andNorthwestern Ontario only)Aboriginal entrepreneurs with ideas and plans for creating viable businesses or existingAboriginal business owners can turn to the Business Development Bank of Canada(BDC) and the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) for both financial andmanagement support. The two banks recently entered into an alliance to improveaccess to credit and support services for Aboriginal-owned businesses with totalcombined financing packages of up to $500,000 per project or business. The programwill be piloted in Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario prior to being implementednationally.2.14 Credit Union Central of Canada/BDC Alliance ServicesTo expand its array of services to small business, particularly innovative, growthorientedbusinesses and exporters, the Credit Union Central of Canada has signed anagreement with the BDC to offer clients a full range of financial products andmanagement services. The services are designed principally for businesses with lessthan 100 employees and annual sales of less than $10 million. The total value of theloans packages will more typically be in the $500,000 or under range.Pg. 31

2.15 Strategic Alliance between TD and BDC for Knowledge-based,Innovative Manufacturing and Exporting Businesses in CanadaTD and BDC have signed an agreement to offer joint loan packages to knowledgebased,innovative manufacturing and exporting businesses in Canada. The packagescan reach $1 million per business. Entrepreneurs operating in knowledge-basedindustries should keep in mind the Toronto Dominion's plans to offer NEXPRO@ , thenew exporter's program, via ill's national network of Technology Banking Centres andBDC branches in specific locations all across the country .This program is designed forcompanies that are either newly-exporting or evaluating export opportunities.2.16 Strategic Alliance For Innovative Small Businesses in SouthernOntario, Atlantic Canada and QuébecA one-stop financing package for knowledge-based firms and innovative manufacturersin southern Ontario, Atlantic Canada and Québec. Royal Bank and the BusinessDevelopment Bank of Canada have formed a strategic alliance so that customers ofboth banks can streamline access to their resources. Up to $1 million and/orprofessional advice is available for commercial research and development, marketdevelopment and new production and services.2.17 National Bank/BDC AllianceUp to $60 million is available over three years for knowledge-based firms and innovativeexporting manufacturers. The National Bank and the Business Development Bank ofCanada have formed a strategic alliance so that customers of both banks canstreamline access to their resources.2.18 CIBC/BDC AllianceInnovative and growth-oriented exporting businesses have access to up to $1 million infinancing and/or management services through the CmC/BDC strategic alliance.Customers can benefit from the pooled resources of the two banks and streamlinedaccess to their services.2.19 Scotiabank/BDC Alliance (Ottawa, Markham, Saskatoon andVancouver only)Innovative and growth-oriented businesses have access to up to $1 million in financingand/or growth management services through the Scotiabank/BDC strategic alliance.Customers can benefit from the pooled resources of the two banks and streamlinedaccess to their services.Pg. 32

2.20 IDEA SME Fund: Federal Office of Regional Development (Québec Only)The IDEA SME Fund is designed to address the financing needs of knowledge-basedbusinesses presenting unconventional risks. It is targeted at small and medium-sizedknowledge-based businesses which are developing commercially-viable products thatare innovative, demonstrate good prospects for growth, and have strong exportpotential. The Fund is intended as a source of financing for businesses conducting R&Drelated to commercial product development, and for the implementation of marketdevelopment strategies. It also serves to help knowledge-based businesses with ordersor contracts on hand, but which need help to finance work in progress, for covering preshipmentexpenses, and to support a further growth in sales. Start-up capital isineligible.2.21 Northern Ontario Business Development Loan Fund: FederalEconomic Development Initiative in Northern OntarioThe Federal Economic Development Initiative in Northern Ontario (FedNor) and theBDC have created a $25 million fund for viable projects initiated by small businesses inNorthern Ontario. New and existing businesses qualify for this fund; particular emphasisis placed on businesses involved in growth and market expansion activities.2.22 Knowledge-Based Industries Loan Fund: Western EconomicDiversification Canada (Western Canada only)Patient debt capital is available through the Knowledge-Based Industries Loan Fundon terms tailored to the high-growth potential of this industry .The fund targets small andmedium-sized businesses in Western Canada currently involved in new productresearch and development and market expansion. This fund is a cooperative venturebetween Western Economic Diversification Canada and the BDC.2.23 Pan-Western Loan Fund for Tourism Firms: Western EconomicDiversification CanadaThe Tourism Industry Loan Fund is a $25-million, five-year program designed to helpwestern Canadian tourism businesses expand operations by providing incremental andcomplementary debt financing. This program has been developed by WesternEconomic Diversification Canada and the BDC.2.24 Student Business Loans Program: Human Resources DevelopmentCanada/National Bank (Québec)Interest-free loans of up to $3000 are available for business start-ups initiated bystudents in Canada. The financing can be used for start-up and operating costs, and isavailable through the BDC on a first-come, first-serve basis as projects are approved.Application forms are available through any branch of the BDC, Royal Bank of Canada,Pg. 33

the National Bank of Canada (in Québec), the Canada Employment Centre, and theCanada Employment Centre for Students.2.25 The Cultural Industries Development Fund: Department of CanadianHeritageThe Cultural Industries Development Fund helps businesses in the cultural milieuimprove their market position through flexible loans of between $20,000 and $250,000.Sponsored by the Department of Canadian Heritage and administered by the BDC.2.26 Business Management SupportWhether it's developing a new business strategy, implementing a more efficientbookkeeping system or designing a marketing campaign, BDC has a roster ofexperienced counselors who can help you improve your business performance.2.27 Step In® (for Women Entrepreneurs)Step In® is a training and mentoring program designed specifically for women whowant to start -- or have recently launched -- a small business. Step In® combines groupworkshops, round table discussions and individual mentoring to give participants thetools they need to successfully establish their businesses.2.28 Lending Criteria:BDC offers a variety of specialized and flexible financial services for commerciallyviablebusinesses. The Bank bases its lending decisions on the strength of anapplicant's financial structure, management team and future repayment ability, and notjust security-based formulas.2.29 Contact:For more information on specific lending criteria for individual financial products see the productdescriptions or contact a BDC representative by calling 1 888 INFO BDC. A BDC representativewill contact you within 48 hours.Pg. 34

CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTSDANCE SECTION1.0 PROGRAM: PROJECTS IN DANCEThere are two components to the Projects in Dance program: Emergence andDiscovery.The program provides individual dance artists with the opportunity for professionaldevelopment by contributing towards research projects, travel (excluding touring costs),attendance at workshops or training courses (that is, study beyond basic training), thecreation and production of dance works, remounting of works, presentation in one's owncommunity, etc. The program also supports, through its Emergence component only,projects of an exploratory nature that could contribute to the advancement of aprofessional dance community. Such exploratory projects may be submitted by danceorganizations whose operations are not already supported by the Canada Council.In choosing their projects, applicants should consider that creation is not the only focusof this program. The Dance Section of the Canada Council also welcomes "learning"projects that allow study, travel or, in the case of choreographers, working with an"outside eye" or monitor. The Council considers these kinds of opportunities to be asvaluable and worthy of support as creation projects.1.1 Eligibility:Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada.This program is open to Canadian dance professionals, including dancers,choreographers, teachers, notators, curators, critics, technicians, historians,accompanists and administrators. Note that the Council defines a professional artist assomeone who has specialized training in the field (not necessarily in academicinstitutions), who is recognized by her or his peers (artists working in the same artistictradition), who is committed to devoting more time to the artistic activity if financiallyfeasible and who has a history of public presentation.All dance forms (classical, contemporary, First Peoples, folk, jazz, modern, traditional)of all world cultures are eligible for support. All Canada Council programs are accessibleto First Peoples artists or arts organizations and artists or arts organizations fromdiverse cultural and regional communities.1.2 Emergence:Applicants to this component must be dance artists who have completed theirprofessional training and who can demonstrate a professional experience.Pg. 35

1.3 Discovery:Applicants to this component should have several years of professional danceexperience. They should already have received support from a dance program of theCanada Council, although exceptions may be made. Choreographers must have had atleast five pieces of their own choreography performed in public. Dance teachers musthave been professional dancers at one time, and they must currently be teaching danceprofessionals or students within a training organization that is qualified and equipped toprepare a dance artist for a professional career.1.4 Value of Grant:The Emergence component provides grants to a maximum of $10,000. The Discoverycomponent provides grants to a maximum of $20,000. Two choreographers who applytogether to the Discovery component for a collaborative project may request up to$25,000, providing the additional $5,000 goes towards the subsistence costs and/orartistic fees of one of the co-creators.1.5 How to Apply:Applicants are required to complete an application form, available from the DanceSection, and to submit it with the specified support material.1.6 Competition Closing Date:All applications must be received at the Canada Councilor postmarked no later thanMarch 15th. If it falls on a weekend or statutory holiday, the deadline moves to the nextbusiness day. Incomplete applications, applications sent after the competition closingdate, and applications sent by fax will not be accepted.1.7 Contacts: Monique Léger, Dance Officer, toll-free at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 4501, or dial direct (613) 566-4414, ext. 4501. E-mail: monique.léger@canadacouncil.ca Andrea Rowe, Dance Officer, toll-free at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 4501, or dial direct (613) 566-4414,ext. 4501. Email: andrea.rowe@canadacouncil.ca The Dance Section's fax number is (613) 566-4409.2.0 PROGRAM: CREATION/PRODUCTION IN DANCEThe Creation/Production in Dance program provides assistance for the range ofprofessional dance activities planned by an independent creator, an artistic director ofacompany, a collective or any other valid structure.Pg. 36

2.1 Eligibility:Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada. This programis open to senior independent dance artists (recognized as such by their peers for theircontribution to the development of the art form), Canadian dance companies, andcollectives or other valid structures employing professional dance artists. Note that theCanada Council defines a professional artist as someone who has specialized trainingin the field (not necessarily in academic institutions), who is recognized by her/his peers(artists working in the same artistic tradition) and who has a history of publicpresentation. All dance forms (classical, contemporary, First Peoples, folk, jazz,modem, traditional) of all world cultures are eligible for support.2.2 Value of Grant:One-year (annual) or three-year (multi-year) funding is available. Grant levels will reflectthe relative contribution of the applicant to the development of the art form, asdetermined by relative artistic merit, and the considerations listed above. The availabilityof funds will also be a determining factor.2.3 How to Apply:Because the Dance Section needs to conduct artistic assessments on potentialapplicants over at least one season of activities, it is essential that applicants contactthe Dance Section approximately one year in advance of the deadline date. Applicantsare then required to complete an application form available from the Dance Section.2.4 Competition Closing Date:The deadline is December 1 st .2.5 Contact: For more detailed guidelines, or to obtain an application form, call toll-free at 1-800-263-5588 andask for the appropriate extension as indicated below, or dial direct (613) 566-4414, and dial oneof the extension numbers listed below. Monique Leger, Dance Officer, ext. 4506 Andrea Rowe, Dance Officer, ext. 4502 The Dance Section's facsimile number is (613) 566-4409.3.0 PROGRAM: COMMUNITY PLAYERS IN DANCEThe Community Players in Dance program contributes towards the operating costs ofprofessional Canadian organizations that are primarily dedicated to the development ofprofessional Canadian dance artists and their community.Pg. 37

3.1 Eligibility:Applicants must be dedicated first and foremost to the development of professionaldance artists and their community. They may do so by providing administrative services,co-ordination of artistic projects, choreographic workshops, co-production initiatives,ongoing development and training programs for professional dancers and/orchoreographers, creative or teaching residencies, presentations of series of danceactivities, etc. Note that the Canada Council defines a professional artist as someonewho has specialized training in the field (not necessarily in academic institutions), who isrecognized by her/his peers (artists working in the same artistic tradition) and who has ahistory of public presentation. First-time applicants must have been in operation for atleast two years. All dance forms (classical, contemporary, First Peoples, folk, jazz,modem, traditional) of all world cultures are eligible for support.3.2 Value of Grant:Grant levels will reflect the relative contribution .of the applicant to the development ofthe dance milieu as determined by relative artistic merit and the considerations listedabove. The availability of funds will also be a determining factor.3.3 How to Apply:Because the Dance Section needs to conduct artistic assessments of potentialapplicants over at least one season of activities, it is essential that applicants contactthe Dance Section approximately one year in advance of the deadline date. Applicantsare then required to complete an application form, available from the Dance Section.3.4 Competition Closing Date:The deadline is December 1 st .3.5 Contact:For more detailed guidelines or to obtain an application form, contact Dance Officers MoniqueLeger or Andrea Rowe, toll-free at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 4506 or dial direct (613) 566-4414, ext.4506 or 4502. The Dance Section's fax number is (613) 566-4409.MEDIA ARTS SECTION1.0 PROGRAM: GRANTS TO INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS IN MEDIA ARTSGrants to Individual Artists in Media Arts assist independent artists working with mediaart forms as mediums of creative expression. The grants are intended to support artisticexpression through innovation and experimentation with form, content or technology ina variety of genres.This support is available to professional media artists through the following programs:Pg. 38

Grants to Video ArtistsGrants to Film ArtistsGrants to New Media and Audio ArtistsEach of the three programs provides Creative Development Grants and ProductionGrants.Creative Development Grants pay for expenses related to a program of work thatadvances individual creative expression and growth as a practitioner.Production Grants pay the direct costs of production of an independent media artwork.1.1 Eligibility:Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada.Applicants must have completed at least one professional independent mediaartwork in the medium for which they are applying (but professional artists whohave produced a body of work in film may apply in video and vice versa).The Canada Council considers independent productions to be those over whichdirectors/artists maintain complete creative and editorial control. Only thedirector/artist who initiates and maintains complete creative and editorial controlover the work may apply.Artists working collaboratively on a project are eligible to apply.Students enrolled full-time at an educational institution are not eligible.Artists wishing to apply for support of their first independent professional mediaartwork may be eligible for the Grants for First Productions in Media Artsprogram, also administered by the Media Arts Section.Musicians or composers wishing to create a new work, produce CDs orcommission works in music should contact the Music Section.Applicants may apply to the Canada Council only once per year and to only oneprogram, with the exception of Travel Grants. Also, they may receive no morethan two grants, excluding Travel Grants, in any 48-month period. (Applicantsmay apply once per year for a Travel Grant.)Artists must submit their final reports for any previous Canada Council grantsbefore they can apply for a new grant.Applicant Eligibility (For Grants to Video Artists and Grants to Film Artists Only)Directors and scriptwriters may apply for a Creative Development Grant. To beeligible, scriptwriters must have had one of their scripts professionally produced.Only directors may apply for a Production Grant.Pg. 39

1.2 Project Eligibility:a. Creative Development GrantsThese grants support artists to undertake a program of work that advances theirindividual creative development. Eligible activities include professional development,project development, research, script-writing, concept development, workshops withactors, experimentation with techniques and travel. Studies for a degree at aneducational institution are not eligible.b. Production GrantsThese grants support the direct costs of production of a specific film, video, new mediaor audio project. Eligible projects are those over which the applicant maintains completecreative and editorial control. Other funding sources must not compromise theapplicant's creative and editorial control. The following are examples of productions thatare eligible for support: Film/Video: experimental, documentary, dramatic, narrative, conceptual,animation, etc. New Media: artwork focusing on creative expression through new technologies,such as networks, telecommunications, multimedia, installations andperformances integrating new communications technologies. Audio: soundscapes; installations and sound sculptures; documentary, narrativeand conceptual radio works; live radio works; etc. Productions already begun by applicants are eligible for completion funding.1.3 Value of Grant:Eligible costs include subsistence to a maximum of $2,000 per month in all programs.Only the applicant may apply for subsistence. For collaborative projects, each coapplicantmay apply for up to $2,000 per month for subsistence. Grants may not beused to purchase equipment or to offset capital costs. Only costs incurred after thecompetition deadline are eligible.a. Creative Development GrantsApplicants may request one of the following fixed amounts in accordance with theneeds of their program of work: $5,000, $10,000, $15,000 or $20,000. Eligible expensesinclude subsistence, equipment and space rental, project costs, consulting fees andtransportation expenses. Grants may not be applied to production and post-productionexpenses. Applicants may adjust the amount they request for subsistence, project andtransportation expenses according to their needs.Pg. 40

. Production GrantsGrants pay the direct costs of production. Applicants may request the followingamounts: Video Production Grants: up to $50,000 Film Production Grants: up to $60,000 New Media Production Grants: up to $35,000 Audio Production Grants: up to $15,000Eligible costs include rental of equipment and facilities; payment for technical services,materials and processing; subsistence costs for the director/artist for time directlyrelated to production; and salaries and fees for technicians, actors and otherparticipants.1.4 How to Apply:Applicants are required to complete and submit an application form, available from theMedia Arts Section, and to submit the required support material. Note that applicantsmust request application forms at least two weeks before the competition deadline date.The Canada Council gives priority to work demonstrating an innovative approach tomedia arts practices. Projects involving commercial approaches are not a priority.1.5 Competition Closing Dates:The competition closing dates are as follows:Grants to Video Artists: August 15 thGrants to Film Artists: November 15 thGrants to New Media and Audio Artists: October 1 stCompleted applications and support material must be postmarked or received at theCanada Council no later than the deadline date. Applications postmarked after thedeadline date, incomplete applications and applications submitted by fax or E-mail willnot be accepted.1.6 Contacts:For further information, please contact the Media Arts Section Officers indicated below, toll-free at1-800-263-5588, or (613) 566-4414, and enter the appropriate extension number. The Media ArtsSection's fax number is (613) 566-4409.Grants to Video Artists: Yasmin Karim, ext. 425; E-mail: yasmin.karim@canadacouncil.ca.Grants to Film Artists: David Poole, ext. 4252; E-mail: david.poole@canadacouncil.ca Grants to New Media and Audio Artists: Yasmin Karim, ext. 4251 For information on the Travel Grants for Individual Media Artists, contact Karen Tisch, Media ArtsSection Officer, at ext. 4253.Pg. 41

2.0 PROGRAM: GRANTS FOR FIRST PRODUCTIONS IN MEDIA ARTSGrants for First Productions in Media Arts support emerging media artists' firstindependent professional film, video, audio or new media productions. All CanadaCouncil programs are accessible to First Peoples artists and artists of diverse culturaland regional communities.2.1 Eligibility:Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada.Only the artist who initiates and maintains editorial and creative control over theproject may apply. For film and video projects, only the director should apply.Applicants must have completed basic training in the production of media artswork, either formally or informally (e.g. production courses, workshops). Theprogram is open to artists who are self-taught in media arts or who have beeninvolved in the creative process in media arts (i.e. scriptwriters, directors ofphotography, multimedia designers, etc.) but have not completed their own firstindependent professional media art production.Students enrolled full time in an educational institution are not eligible.Applicants must be able to present support material demonstrating their ability towork in the media arts practice for which they are applying. This may includestudent productions, work produced in workshops, work produced incollaboration with other artists or a sample of productions to which the applicanthas made a significant creative contribution.2.2 Project Eligibility:Eligible projects are film, video, audio or new media productions over which theapplicant maintains complete editorial and creative control.Feature-length productions (films and videotapes) are not a priority and theireligibility is limited to low-budget works of an innovative nature where theapplicant can clearly demonstrate the financial feasibility of the project.Productions already begun by the applicant are eligible for completion funding.2.3 How to Apply:Contact the Media Arts Section of the Canada Council to determine the eligibility ofyour project. Applicants are required to complete an application form, available from theMedia Arts Section.2.4 Value of Grant:Grants pay the direct costs of production. Applicants may request up to $16,000($10,000 for audio projects) to pay eligible production costs incurred after thecompetition closing date. Eligible costs include subsistence to a maximum of $1,500 permonth; rental of equipment and facilities; payment for technical services and materials;Pg. 42

payments to technicians, actors and other participants. Grants may not be used topurchase equipment or to offset capital costs.2.5 Competition Closing Date:The competition closing date is 1 September. Applications postmarked after the closingdate, as well as incomplete applications and applications submitted by facsimile, are notaccepted.2.6 Contacts:For more detailed guidelines, or to request an application form, please contact the Media ArtsSection Officer, David Poole, toll-free at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 4252, or (613) 566-4414, ext 4252.The facsimile number is (613) 566-4409. E-mail: david.poole@canadacouncil.ca3.0 PROGRAM: TRAVEL GRANTS FOR INDIVIDUAL MEDIA ARTISTSTravel Grants for Individual Media Artists assist independent media artists to travel onoccasions important to the development of their artistic practice or career. The programprovides two categories of support:Presentation travel, which allows independent media artists to travel with theirwork and to respond to invitations to present their work at recognized Canadianor international festivals or exhibition venues; andProfessional development travel, which allows independent media artists toattend workshops, residencies, symposia and conferences and/or to participatein other professional development opportunities outside their home region.Travel related to the research, development or production of an independent media artsproject is not supported under this program. Applicants may incorporate these costs intoa Creative Development Grant or Production Grant request under the Grants toIndividual Artists in Media Arts program.All Canada Council for the Arts programs are accessible to First Peoples artists andartists of diverse cultural and regional communities.3.1 Eligibility:Applicants must:be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada;be practicing independent media artists;have previously completed an independent media arts production over whichthey maintained complete editorial and creative control.Candidates who have produced only educational or commercial media works, or whoare full-time students, are not eligible to apply. For presentation travel, applicants mustPg. 43

have a confirmed invitation to present an independent media arts production at arecognized festival or exhibition venue outside their home region. Applicants may applyfor only one Travel Grant between April 1 st and March 31 st in any year. They may alsoapply for a Creative Development Grant or Production Grant in the same period.3.2 Value of Grant:An amount of $500 or $1,000 may be requested, depending on the distance ofproposed travel.3.3 How to Apply:Applicants are required to complete and submit an application form, available from theMedia Arts Section, and to submit all requested support material. Applicants shouldattach the following:a one-page description that details their program of activities and travel itinerary,addresses the assessment criteria outlined below, and specifies any otherfunding applied for or received for this travel.an up-to-date professional résumé (three pages maximum).For Presentation Travel:A description of the work they will be presenting.Information on the festivals or venues they will be visiting.For Presentation Travel or Residencies:A letter of confirmation/invitation from the host organization(s).3.4 Assessment Criteria:The merit of the proposed travel with regard to the development of artists'practice or career.The merit of the events, festivals, training facilities or other host organizations tobe visited.Applicants' demonstrated understanding of the community, event or centre to bevisited.For presentation travel, the level of artists' commitment to identifying andincreasing presentation and circulation opportunities.3.5 Competition Closing Dates:There are no deadlines for this program. Applicants are encouraged to apply a minimumof six weeks in advance of their departure date. The Canada Council will not acceptPg. 44

incomplete applications, applications submitted by fax or E-mail, or applicationssubmitted after applicants' date of departure.3.6 Contact: For further information, contact Karen Tisch, Media Arts Section Officer, toll-free at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 4253, or (613) 566-4414, ext. 4253. The fax number is (613) 566-4409. E-mail:karen.tisch@canadacouncil.ca4.0 PROGRAM: PROJECT GRANTS TO PRODUCTIONS ORGANIZATIONS FOR MEDIAARTS DEVELOPMENTThis program supports time-limited projects initiated by Canadian non-profit, artist-runorganizations, groups or collectives which are intended to provide enhancedopportunities for the production of independent media artworks by Canadian artists.Projects must address specific production needs in the communities that applicantsserve or intend to serve. Applicants are encouraged to work in partnership with otherorganizations, groups, collectives, public institutions and for-profit companies to addressthese needs. While all eligible projects meeting the program objectives will beconsidered, priority will be given to projects that assist:First Peoples artists;artists from diverse cultural communities;artists working in specific regional contexts;artists expanding the use of new media technologies.4.1 Eligibility:Applicants must be Canadian non-profit, artist-run organizations, groups orcollectives involved in supporting the production of media artworks by Canadianartists. Groups or collectives need not have an established administrativestructure. However, the artist(s) responsible for administering the project must beclearly identified.Partnerships of non-profit organizations, groups or collectives are also eligible.One of the partners must be designated as the lead applicant, responsible foradministering any grant awarded.Public institutions and for-profit companies may participate in projects, but maynot apply.Artists must retain complete creative and editorial control over the independentwork they produce while working on a project supported by this program.Organizations, groups or collectives that receive operating or other ongoingassistance from the Canada Council may apply to this program, but not for thesupport of activities that are already supported by such operating or otherassistance.Applicants must report on all previous grants received from this program, andhave their reports approved by the Media Arts Section before they are eligible toapply again.Pg. 45

This program is not intended to support a group of artists collaborating on amedia arts production. Such artists are advised to apply to the production grantprograms in the Media Arts Section.4.2 Value of Grant:Applicants may request up to $20,000 to pay salaries, fees and travel costs fortechnicians, artists and project administrators; to rent equipment and facilities; and topay for technical services and materials. Grants may also be used to provide directfinancial support to artists. In exceptional cases, applicants who do not receiveassistance from the Canada Council for the purchase of equipment may use up to 15percent of the grant to purchase production equipment that is necessary to carry out theproject. If production equipment is to be purchased with the grant, the application mustinclude plans for placing the equipment with an established non-profit, artist-run mediaarts production organization when the project has been completed.4.3 How to Apply:Contact the Media Arts Section to determine your eligibility. Applicants are required tocomplete an application form, available from the Media Arts Section and to submit allrequired support material. Application to this program may be made only once every 12months. If the project initiates activities that will be sustained after project funding ends,the feasibility of the plans for ongoing support will also be considered.4.4 Competition Closing Dates:The closing dates are May 15th and November l5thApplications and all support material must be postmarked (or delivered to the CanadaCouncil) no later than the deadline date.4.5 Contact:For more detailed guidelines or to request an application form, please contact the Media ArtsSection Officer, Karen Tisch, toll-free at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 4253, or (613) 566-4414, ext. 4253.The facsimile number is (613) 566-4409. E-mail: karen.tisch@canadacouncil.ca5.0 PROGRAM: MEDIA ARTS PRESENTATION, DISTRIBUTION ANDDEVELOPMENT PROGRAMThis program assists non-profit Canadian arts organizations, festivals and groups toundertake innovative, short-term projects. Eligible projects must present anddisseminate independent Canadian media artworks in a critical context with a view todeveloping increasingly knowledgeable, appreciative and committed audiences.Examples might include curated events, festivals, broadcasting initiatives, touringexhibitions, and special marketing and development activities.Pg. 46

Projects must have clearly defined objectives and a well focused audience developmentstrategy. Audience development consists in identifying, increasing and educatingaudiences, and building their commitment to the media arts.The Canada Council for the Arts considers independent productions to be those overwhich the director/artist maintains complete creative and editorial control.5.1 Eligibility:The following are eligible to apply:incorporated, non-profit Canadian arts organizations that have an establishedadministrative structure and professional staff, and have been in operation for atleast one year;curated Canadian festivals that are directed by a board of practising media artistsor are programmed/curated by media artists, have an established administrativestructure and have been in operation for at least one year;unincorporated groups of at least three members, where a majority are practisingCanadian media artists, each of whom has a minimum of one year ofprofessional practice and a history of public presentation of independent mediaartworks.Applicants must pay artists' fees and present more than one production. Please notethat all projects must include the works of independent, professional Canadian artists.Applicants receiving annual funding through any other Canada Council program mustpresent projects for funding under this program that are discrete and distinct from theirregular ongoing programming or distribution activities.The following types of projects are ineligible for support:projects using electronic media to disseminate works in other disciplines (e.g.dance, theatre, music, visual arts);symposiums, conferences or forums;stand-alone catalogues or publications;Web site projects that neither exhibit nor aid in the distribution of independentCanadian media artworks;competitive programs linked to an awards event;Internet discussion groups;technical or hands-on workshops.5.2 Value of Grant:These grants contribute to the direct costs of presentation, circulation and distributionprojects, including:Pg. 47

programmers' and curators' fees, and travel costs;artists' fees and travel costs;rental of films, videotapes, screening equipment and facilities, and shipping costswithin Canada;costs of writing and publishing critical commentary to accompany presentations;marketing and audience development costs, and professional fees forpromotional/audience development activities.There is currently no maximum amount set on grant requests or allocations. Due tolimited resources and the volume of applications, however, grants have ranged from$2,000 to $14,000. Applicants may receive less than the full amount requested.5.3 How to Apply:Applicants are required to complete an application form, available from the Media ArtsSection, and to submit it with all requested support material. A project may be submittedonly once annually, and retroactive funding is not available. Special consideration willbe given to development projects in areas specifically identified as a priority by theCanada Council's Strategic Plan: culturally diverse communities, First Peoples artists,new technologies and regional access.5.4 Competition Closing Dates:The deadlines are May 15 th and November 15 th . If it falls on a weekend or statutoryholiday, the deadline moves to the next business day.5.5 Contact: For further information, contact Karen Tisch, Media Arts Section Officer, toll-free at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 4253, or (613) 566-4414, ext. 4253. The fax number is (613) 566-4409. E-mail: karen.tisch@canadacouncil.caThrough the Outreach Program, the Strategic Initiatives unit offers travel assistance forprogrammers, curators and distributors to increase dissemination opportunities forCanadian media artworks.6.0 PROGRAM: MEDIA ARTS PRESENTATION, DISTRIBUTION ANDDEVELOPMENT PROGRAMAnnual Assistance for Programming assists Canadian non-profit, artist-runorganizations that present and disseminate independent Canadian media artworks tothe public through an annual, ongoing program of presentation. The priority of theCanada Council for the Arts is to support the presentation of independent work that isinnovative in the themes and subjects it addresses, the point of view it expresses andthe aesthetic strategies it employs. The Canada Council considers independentproductions to be those over which the director/artist maintains complete creative andeditorial control.Pg. 48

6.1 Eligibility:Incorporated non-profit Canadian media arts organizations or artist-run centres thathave a board of practising artists and an established administrative structure, and havedemonstrated a serious, ongoing commitment to the presentation of Canadianindependent media artworks for at least one year may apply.Note that:.Applicants must provide information on their activities for the previous year, astatement of objectives and a schedule of activities for the upcoming year..Artists' fees must be paid for the presentation of artists' work..Organizations may not apply to this program for support of programming that appearsin any other request to the Canada Council..Media arts distribution organizations may not apply to this program for launching orpresenting titles from their own collection..Media arts production organizations are restricted from applying to this program forscreenings consisting exclusively of their members' work.6.2 Value of Grant:These grants contribute to the direct costs of:Research: programmers' or curators' fees.Presentation: artists' fees and travel costs; rental of films, videotapes, screeningequipment and facilities; and shipping costs within Canada.Curatorial Text: writing and publishing critical commentary on the workspresented.Audience Development: marketing and educational activities intended to identify,increase and educate audiences, and build their commitment to the media arts.There are no minimum or maximum grants that may be requested or received, but thisprogram can cover only the costs of presentation of independent media artworksproduced by Canadian artists. Applicants may receive less than the full amountrequested.6.3 How to Apply:Applicants are required to complete an application form, available from the Media ArtsSection, and to submit it with all requested support material.6.4 Assessment Criteria:Merit of the proposed programming, as indicated by the quality of the curatorialand/or critical objectives, and the research and analysis informing the program.Pg. 49

Relevance of the programming to the curatorial and/or critical objectives and tothe organization's ongoing programming mandate.The effectiveness of the audience development strategies used by the applicant todevelop wider access to and a deeper understanding of its programs by the public.The seriousness of the applicant's ongoing commitment to the presentation ofinnovative independent work by Canadian media artists.The quality of the interpretation and documentation activities undertaken by theapplicant, which contribute to a critical understanding of the programmed work.The applicant's ability to undertake the proposed programming, as demonstratedby its resources and expertise.The extent to which the applicant demonstrates sound financial management, asreflected in its financial reports and budget.6.5 Competition Closing Date:The deadline is May 15 th . If it falls on a weekend or statutory holiday, the deadlinemoves to the next business day.6.6 Contact: For further information, contact Karen Tisch, Media Arts Section Officer, toll-free at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 4253, or (613) 566-4414, ext. 4253. The fax number is (613) 566-4409. E-mail:karen.tisch@canadacouncil.caOther Programs of SupportThe Media Arts Section provides support for media arts festivals and short-term mediaarts presentation, circulation and distribution projects, as well as annual assistance tomedia arts distribution organizations. Through the Outreach Program, the StrategicInitiatives unit offers travel assistance for programmers, curators and distributors toincrease dissemination opportunities for Canadian media artworks.MUSIC SECTION1.0 PROGRAM: CONTEMPORARY / NEW MUSIC ORGANIZATIONS PROGRAMThis program contributes to the activities of Canadian professional ensembles,performing groups and non-profit organizations primarily devoted to the developmentand presentation of contemporary/new music in public venues.The program offers assistance through two options:Option A: Multi-Year FundingThe Canada Council offers partial financial support to the over all local activitiesof the applicant, on a two-year basis.Pg. 50

Option B: Project FundingThe Canada Council offers partial financial support to the overall local activitiesof the applicant on a one-year basis or contributes to specific programs,particular events or special initiatives proposed by the applicant.Project funding may be available annually on a very limited basis to organizationsbenefiting from a multi-year grant, to enable them to take advantage of programmingopportunities that could not be foreseen at the time when their long-range plans wereformulated.1.1 Option A: Multi-Year Funding Eligibility:Applicants must:have presented at least three full seasons of local performances, including atleast three different programs, ensuring consistency and continuity in their yearlyconcert series;truly act as programmers, presenters and producers of their concert series (theresponsibility for the operational framework of the presentations rests mainly withthe applicant, even in the case of co-production arrangements);engage professional artistic personnel;have an administrative infrastructure in keeping with the nature of their artisticproduction;not carry an accumulated deficit that threatens the viability of their organization;receive significant support from other sources.Festivals should consult the Canada Council Touring Office regarding support forcertain aspects of their activities; call toll-free at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 4294 or (613)566-4414, ext. 4294.1.2 Value of Grant:The value of the Canada Council's contribution to the applicant's proposed activities isestablished in relation to the program's assessment criteria.1.3 How to Apply:Applicants are required to submit the following:a completed grant application form, available from the Music Section;a plan for the next two seasons, including artistic and administrative/financialobjectives for the period as well as specific goals, strategies and actions for atleast the first season of the two-year cycle (a plan format is included in theapplication form);Pg. 51

short letters from the artistic and administrative directors detailing, in theirrespective fields of expertise, the past performance and future plans of theirorganization with respect to the assessment criteria. Letters should brieflydiscuss the organization's achievements as regards the objectives presented inits previous two-year plan (if applicable) and should include information on anynew directions chosen by the organization, outreach efforts and innovativeprojects ( collaborations, tours, programming, audience development, education,fund-raising, etc. ), and any other matters of significance;for performing ensembles or presenters-performers, three recent examples of thecandidate's work most directly related to the application, on clearly marked andlabelled cassettes ( one complete work per cassette);media reviews;copies of brochures for the 1994/95 and 1995/96 seasons;audited financial statements from the 1994/95 season and 1995/96 revisedbudget figures as of 1 February 1996.1.4 Option B: Project Funding Eligibility:Project funding serves the needs of professional Canadian ensembles, collectives,presenters and other producing companies, groups and organizations primarily devotedto the development and presentation of contemporary/new music in public venues.Eligible projects include:self or co-produced concerts in the applicant's city or town of residence when theapplicant truly acts as programmer of the concert( s) and the responsibility for theoperational framework of the presentations rests mainly with the candidate ( evenin the case of co-production arrangements);in the case of ensembles or performing groups, extra rehearsals or coaching inpreparation for a special event;other special local events directly pertaining to the dissemination ofcontemporary / new music through live performance.1.5 Value of Grant:The value of the Canada Council's contribution to the applicant's proposed activities isestablished in relation to the program's assessment criteria.1.6 How to Apply:Applicants are required to submit the following:a completed grant application form (available from the Music Section), a detailedbudget, and information on the applicant's production and presentation history,the nature of the Native Women's Association of Canada-Federal GovernmentPrograms 45 proposed project and the planned repertoire;Pg. 52

short biographies of the members of the ensemble or of the key artists involvedin the project;media reviews and brochures where relevant;for ensembles and performing groups, three recent examples of the candidate'swork most directly related to the application, on clearly marked and labeledcassettes (one complete work per cassette);for presenters involved in a special presentation centring on a single composer orwork, cassette(s) and score(s) relevant to the project.1.7 Multi-Year and Project Funding Competition Closing Date:Applications and all support material must be postmarked no later than April 15 th . Latematerial will not be presented to the Committee, and incomplete applications may bedisqualified. The Music Section does not send or accept applications by facsimile.1.8 Contact:To request an application form or more information, contact Daniel Swift, Music Section Officer,toll-free at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 4248, or (613) 566-4414, ext. 4248. The facsimile number is(613) 566-4409. E-mail: daniel.swift@canadacouncil.ca2.0 PROGRAM: CHOIR PROGRAMThe Choir Program contributes to the activities of professional Canadian choirs,including community choirs from any cultural background, devoted to the developmentand presentation of choral music. The program puts particular emphasis on activitiesshowcasing Canadian artists and on excellence in the presentation of Canadianrepertoire. Assistance is available through an annual grant or a project grant. An annualgrant offers partial financial support to the overall local activities of the applicant on aone-year basis. A project grant offers a financial contribution to particular events orspecial initiatives proposed by the applicant. Eligible professional choirs may not applyfor both an annual grant and a project grant in the same competition.2.1 Eligibility:Eligible choirs are those that:are incorporated as a non-profit Canadian choir;have completed three seasons of performance activities;have a consistent core or membership;have a season of activities demonstrating a variety of self-produced programsshowcasing Canadian choral music works;have a paid, professional Artistic Director and a strong administrativeinfrastructure in keeping with the nature of the organization's artistic activities;have a board of directors;have experienced financial stability for at least the past two years;receive significant support from various government or private sources.Pg. 53

The following are not eligible for this program:children's choirs;church choirs;music organizations whose choir activities complement their core activities andwho receive annual or multi-year support from another Canada Council program.These organizations should include all their choir activities in their request.2.2 Value of Grant:The value of the Canada Council's contribution to the applicant's proposed activities isestablished in relation to the program's assessment criteria and the availability of funds.2.3 How to Apply:Organizations may apply every year, by submitting the following:a completed grant application form, available from the Music Section;a short résumé of the Artistic Director's career (no more than two pages);a brief letter from the board of directors outlining its involvement in all types offund-raising activities;copies of last year's and the current season's programs or brochures;financial statements from the last two seasons, audited where available;Support Material as indicated by the Canada Council2.4 Competition Closing Date:Original applications and support material must be postmarked or received at theCanada Council no later than June 1 st .2.5 Other Canada Council Grants Available:Professional choral conductors may also apply for:residencies in Canada - refer to the Residencies and Commissioning ofCanadian Compositions program;professional development activities - refer to the Grants to Individual Musiciansprogram.Professional choirs may also apply for:commissioning of Canadian works - refer to the Residencies and Commissioningof Canadian Compositions program;Grants for Sound Recording;the Music Touring, Presenting and Management Program.Pg. 54

For further information about these and other Canada Council prizes and awards,contact the Program Officer for Endowments and Awards, toll-free at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 4116, or (613) 566-4414, ext. 4116. The fax number is (613) 566-4416.2.6 Contact:For more detailed guidelines or to request an application form, contact Helene Bellemare, MusicSection Officer, toll-free at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 4071, or (613) 566-4414, ext. 4071. The faxnumber is (613) 566-4409. E-mail: helene.bellemare@canadacouncil.ca3.0 PROGRAM: SMALL ENSEMBLES/BANDS/GROUPS PROGRAMThis program provides support to small professional ensembles/bands/groups that wishto self-produce or co-produce one or more concerts in their city or town of residence, orthat wish to rehearse for a special event. Support is also available to presentersdevoted to the development and promotion of these small ensembles/bands/groups.The program's particular emphasis is on encouraging the performance of music playedor composed by Canadian artists and on creating opportunities for the presentation ofCanadian music.The Canada Council for the Arts defines a professional artist as someone who hasspecialized training in the field (not necessarily in academic institutions), who isrecognized as such by his or her peers (artists working in the same artistic tradition),who has a commitment to devote more time to artistic activity if financially feasible andwho has a history of public presentation.3.1 Eligibility:Eligible applicants include professional ensembles/bands/groups of two to 15 musiciansare eligible if they meet one of the following criteria:they have been established for a number of years or have been working togetherlong enough to create a unique and cohesive musical voice (usually a minimumof one year);their structure involves a variable number/pool of musicians working together ona regular basis as stated in their artistic mandate;they have defined themselves as an ad hoc group formed to create a uniqueevent, and founded on the musical contribution and artistic excellence of eachmember.Presenters are eligible if they program, produce and present localensembles/bands/groups for the purpose of promoting the career of theseensembles/bands/groups. However, activities presented within the context of a festivalare not eligible. All members of an ensemble/band/group must be Canadian citizens orpermanent residents of Canada. This program does not require thatensembles/bands/groups or presenters be incorporated non-profit organizations.Ensembles/bands/groups may apply for support of projects involving guest musicians;Pg. 55

however, the number of guest musicians cannot surpass the number of core or regularmusicians.3.2 Eligible Music:The following forms are eligible: jazz music, music of the First Peoples of Canada, folkmusic, world music and classical forms of music of any world culture.3.3 Pilot Project for First Peoples Traditional MusicFirst Peoples communities or groups are encouraged to benefit from various workshopsand coaching activities in First Peoples traditional music through hosting Canadianprofessional traditional First Peoples groups/bands from other communities. Forexample, First Peoples Band Councils and Friendship Centres may apply to host a FirstPeoples drum and singing group to give a workshop in their community. Within theexisting program, coaching projects by elders in First Peoples traditional music havebeen eligible.3.4 Support Material Required for First Peoples Traditional Music Projects:Applicants must complete the application form and clearly describe the proposedcoaching and/or workshop activities that the invited traditional groups or elders will offer.Applicants for these projects must also submit:recordings of and biographical information on the invited group/band;biographical information on elders (if applicable);budget information that is accurate, justifiable, well researched and reasonable.3.5 Eligible Projects:Eligible projects include:self-produced or co-produced concerts in the ensemble's/band's/group's place ofresidence, when the applicant (ensemble/band/group or presenter) truly acts asproducer of the concerts or the responsibility for the concerts rests mainly withthe applicant;extra rehearsals in preparation for a special event;coaching for the ensemble/band/group as a whole, in or out of its place ofresidence, in preparation for a special event; rehearsals to incorporate new works into the repertoire of theensemble/band/group, where the new works are composed by members of theensemble/band/group or by other Canadian composers.Pg. 56

3.6 Value of Grant:Up to $10,000 is available for artists' fees, rehearsal and coaching fees, as well asproduction, promotional and administrative costs related to one concert production orspecial rehearsal project.Up to $25,000 is available for artists' fees, rehearsal and coaching fees, as well asproduction, promotional and administrative costs related to two or more concertproductions. Note: Each concert production must be for the presentation of completelydifferent repertoire. Detailed information on the proposed repertoire and concerts mustbe provided.3.7 How to Apply:Ensembles/bands/groups or presenters are required to submit the following:a completed application form (forms are available from the Music Section);a short biography for each member of the ensemble/band/group and invitedguests involved in the project (no more than two pages in total);a short list of the ensemble's/band's/group's artistic achievements, including afew comments on future artistic direction (no more than one page);media reviews and recent brochures where relevant (maximum of three);recordings of three different and recent compositions, which must be submittedon three separate clearly marked and labeled cassettes (one complete work percassette), on one CD or on one indexed DAT cassette;for ad hoc groups, recordings and biographical information for all or keypersonnel, as well as a brief statement from the group's representative on thegroup's artistic objectives;budget information that is accurate, justifiable, well researched and reasonable.Presenters must also submit a short letter describing their organization'sachievements in developing and promoting ensembles/bands/groups andexplaining how the submitted project will contribute to the localensemble's/band's/group's development at this point in its career. Eachensemble/band/group, except ad hoc groups, involved in the proposed projectmust also include a letter of agreement with the presenter.3.8 Competition Closing Date:There is one competition per year, and the deadline is October 1 st . Applications and allsupport material must be postmarked or received at the Canada Council no later thanthe deadline date. If it falls on a weekend or statutory holiday, the deadline moves to thenext business day.Pg. 57

3.9 Contact:To receive an application form, more information or feedback on your previous application,contact Rene Lavoie, Music Section Officer, toll-free at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 4073, or (613) 566-4414, ext. 4073. The fax number is (613) 566-4409. E-mail: rene.lavoie@canadacouncil.ca4.0 PROGRAM: GRANTS FOR SOUND RECORDINGThis program supports the recording of "specialized music" by Canadian artists,ensembles, bands, record companies and independent producers. It is one componentof the larger Sound Recording Development Program (SRDP), a cultural industriesprogram of the Department of Canadian Heritage (DOCH). The Canada Council forthe Arts administers this component on behalf of the DOCH. The other components ofthis extensive program of support for sound recording and related activities areadministered by the non-profit, private sector organizations FACTOR and MusicAction.For the purposes of this program, "specialized music" is defined as any musicalproduction whose intent and/or content places creativity and self-expression above thedemands and format expectations of the mainstream recording industry.4.1 Eligibility:Grants are available to Canadian artists, ensembles and bands; Canadian independentrecord producers; and Canadian, incorporated record companies (at least 51 percentCanadian - owned) to record "specialized music" composed or improvised by Canadianartists. Original compositions and/or original interpretations and arrangements oftraditional music are eligible. Eligible forms of music include Canadian First Peoples,contemporary Canadian composition or songwriting in classical music of all worldcultures, jazz, folk, world music, fusion of music and spoken word, electro-acoustic andmusique actuelle.Market-driven forms of music and/or music for which an established industrialinfrastructure exists (such as non-Canadian European-based classical composition,pop, rock, country and western, new age, and certain forms of contemporary folk, jazz,world music, etc.) are not eligible for assistance under this program. Support for theseforms of music is available through programs administered by FACTOR andMusicAction.To be eligible under this program, projects must be recorded and manufactured inCanada and at least 50 percent of the total running time of the recording must beCanadian music.4.2 Value of Grant:Grants to a maximum of $20,000 are available and may cover up to 60 percent of thecosts indicated below. For projects involving large ensembles, a higher maximum mayPg. 58

e approved. Applicants requesting more than $20,000 must contact the Music SectionOfficer responsible for the program before applying.4.3 Eligible Costs Include:recording costs, including studio expenses and certain artistic fees;production costs, including mastertape editing, sequencing and compact discmastering;post-production costs, including package design, liner notes and artwork;manufacturing costs for up to 1,000 units (CDs or cassettes);some initial promotional costs.4.4 Demo OptionGrants to a maximum of $3,000, to cover up to 60 percent of costs, are available tosupport emerging professional performers who have never recorded and who wish toproduce a “demo” to further their career.4.5 How to Apply:Applicants are required to complete an application form, available from the MusicSection of the Canada Council for the Arts.4.6 Competition Closing Date:There is one competition per year, and the deadline is October 1 st . Applications and allsupport material must be postmarked or received at the Canada Council no later thanthe deadline date. If it falls on a weekend or statutory holiday, the deadline moves to thenext business day.4.7 Other Programs of Support Available:The Music Section of the Canada Council for the Arts provides a range of programs toassist Canadian artists, bands, ensembles and arts organizations with their artisticpursuits. Contact us to receive information about programs that offer assistance forprofessional development, to present concerts, to rehearse, to receive coaching and totour within Canada. FACTOR and MusicAction also have a wide variety of programsthat serve artists. These include loans and grants for the production of recordings, tours(both national and international) and support to marketing initiatives. Anglophonesshould call FACTOR in Toronto at (416) 368-8678, and Francophones should contactMusicAction in Montreal at (514) 861-8444.4.8 Contact:For further information or to obtain an application form, contact Gary Cristall, Music SectionOfficer, toll-free at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 4294, or (613) 566-4414, ext. 4294. The fax number is(613) 566-4404. Email: gary.cristall@canadacouncil.caPg. 59

5.0 PROGRAM: GRANTS TO INDIVIDUAL MUSICIANSThe Grants to Individual Musicians program offers emerging, mid-career andestablished professional musicians in non-classical or classical music of all worldcultures an opportunity to pursue their own personal and creative development. Theprogram offers Grants to Individual Musicians, which cover subsistence, project andtransportation costs related to a program of work lasting from a few weeks to one year;and Travel Grants, to give individual musicians an opportunity to travel on occasionsimportant to their career. A studio, with living accommodation, at the Cite Internationaledes Arts in Paris, is also available at moderate cost to a Canadian musician. The studiomay be used for a period of three months to one year, from September 1 st to August31 st . Individual musicians may indicate their interest in the studio in the Grants toIndividual Musicians application. Professional musicians include instrumentalists,singers, composers, arrangers, performers, singers/songwriters, and choral andorchestra conductors.The Canada Council defines a professional artist as someone who has specializedtraining in the field (not necessarily in academic institutions), who is recognized by his orher peers (artists working in the same artistic tradition), who has a commitment todevoting more time to artistic activity if financially feasible and who has a history ofpublic presentation.Grants can be used:to work with a coach/master/teacher in any music tradition;to compose, to develop new repertoire, to arrange, or to research new genres orforms of music that will be used in the composition of new works;to change the direction of the musician's career or for artistic renewal;for some types of collaborative projects involving no more than two musicians.Projects can involve two composers, or a composer and a librettist/lyricist.Travel Grants can be Used:to attend a world premiere or important premiere of the musician's work(composers only);to travel on an occasion important to the musician's career at the invitation of anational or international host organization;to deliver a paper on Canadian music at an important national or internationalmeeting, at the invitation of the organizers;to participate in international competitions.5.1 Eligibility:Applicants must:be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada;Pg. 60

e at least 17 years of age at the time of application;have completed their basic training in music (not necessarily in an academicsetting) and be embarking on a professional career;have a history of public presentation of their work;be recognized as professional musicians by other artists in their field;have submitted any outstanding final report related to a previous Canada Council grant.Candidates may apply for only one Grant to Individual Musicians each fiscal year (April1 st to March 31 st ). The Canada Council will also accept one request for a Travel Grantper year.Emerging artists are those who have completed their basic training (universitygraduation or equivalent in specialized training) and are ready to undertake aprofessional career.Mid-career artists will have completed their formal studies at least five years prior toapplying and must have had an active professional career for at least five years.Established artists are those who have made a nationally or internationally recognizedcontribution to music over a number of years and are still active in their profession.5.2 Value of Grant:Grants for Individual MusiciansThese grants provide fixed amounts of $5,000, $10,000, $15,000 or $20,000, dependingon the needs of the artist. Applicants should apply for the appropriate fixed amount thatwill enable them to complete the proposed project. Applicants must justify the fixedamount requested. The value of the grant requested is determined by the requirementsfor subsistence (to a maximum of $2,000 per month), transportation and project costsas well as by the length and geographic location of tenure. Tenure can be for a fewweeks to a year, in Canada or elsewhere, as required.Travel GrantsThese grants provide fixed amounts of $500 or $1,000, depending on the needs of theartists. Applicants should apply for the appropriate fixed amount that will allow theproposed travel to be completed. Applications may include more than one destination.Applicants must justify the fixed amount requested.5.3 How to Apply:Applicants must complete and submit an application form, which is available on requestfrom the Music Section. The Canada Council does not send or accept application formsby fax or E-mail. Applicants for both Grants to Individual Musicians and Travel GrantsPg. 61

must also submit a résumé/curriculum vitae describing their professional achievements,including public performances, and their music training (maximum of three pages).5.4 Competition Closing Dates:Completed applications and support material must be postmarked or received at theCanada Council no later than the competition closing date indicated below. Incompleteapplications may be disqualified and late material will not be presented to the peerassessment committee.Grants to Individual Musicians:For classical music, April 1 stFor non-classical music, May 1 stTravel Grants: Requests may be submitted any time between April 1 st , 1997 and March 31 st ,1998 but should be made as far in advance as possible. The grants can beretroactive as long as the application has been postmarked before the trip hasbeen initiated.5.5 Contacts:For more detailed guidelines or to request an application form, contact the Music Section Officers,toll-free at 1-800-263-5588 or (613) 5664414 at the following extension numbers:Classical music: Helene Bellemare, ext. 4071 Non-classical music: Rene Lavoie, ext. 4073. Thefax number is (613) 566-4409.E-mail: helene.bellemare@canadacouncil.ca or rene.lavoie@canadacouncil.caFor further information on Canada Council prizes and awards, contact Carol Bream, Director ofEndowments and Awards. Toll-free at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 5041, or (613) 566-4414, ext. 5041.The fax number is (613) 566-4416.6.0 PROGRAM: RESIDENCES AND COMMISSIONING OF CANADIAN COMPOSITIONSThis program encourages the creation of new works by Canadian composers throughcommissions, and assists in the professional development of Canadian composers andCanadian conductors through residencies. The Residencies and Commissioning ofCanadian Compositions Program addresses the needs of both the classical and nonclassicalmusic traditions. It fosters partnerships and collaborations amongorganizations, performers and Canadian creators, while offering Canadian and foreignaudiences greater access to Canadian works.6.1 Residencies (For Composers and Conductors) Eligibility: Professional, non-profit Canadian organizations (e.g. orchestras, operacompanies, choirs, jazz ensembles and world music ensembles) are eligible toapply individually or collectively to support a composer-in-residence and/or aPg. 62

conductor-in-residence. Applicants must be music-performing organizations andbe able to demonstrate a commitment to Canadian repertoire/ creation.Collaborative applications from professional, non-profit Canadian musicperformingorganizations and other performing arts organizations or non-artsorganizations are also eligible. Applicants must demonstrate the benefit of theresidency to the artist-in-residence and the community, and provide matchingresources. The music-performing organization must spearhead this application.The artist-in-residence must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident ofCanada and may not apply directly to this program.An artist-in-residence cannot receive more than two maximum term residenciesin a 10-year period. (A maximum term residency is defined as a two-year termwith or without a third year extension.) These two maximum term residenciescannot be with the same organization.The total duration of one maximum term residency combined with limited termresidencies (longer than 12 weeks, but shorter than two years) cannot exceed 48months over a 10-year period.The total duration of multiple limited term residencies cannot exceed 48 monthsover a 10-year period.Contemporary music organizations may not apply for the services of a composer-inresidence,but are eligible to apply for a conductor-in-residence.6.2 Value of Grant:Matching funds of up to $20,000 per year are available for residencies of 12 weeks totwo years, to be applied towards the costs of the artist-in-residence. (For shorterresidencies, please refer to SOCAN's program of residencies. Information can beobtained by dialing 1-800-55 SOCAN or (416) 445-8700.) The grant will be paid directlyto the artist-in-residence.6.3 How to Apply:Applicants must complete the Composer/Conductor Residencies application form,which can be obtained by contacting the Music Section. Applicants must submit a briefwritten outline of the proposed project (no more than four pages), detailing how theresidency will enhance the professional development of the composer/conductor. Thisoutline should address:how the composer/conductor will serve the applicant organization as acomposer/conductor, consultant to the Music Director and spokesperson to thepublic;the level of the composer's/conductor's access to the Music Director, the GeneralManager and the board of directors;the amount of the composer's/conductor's time that will be devoted to workingdirectly with the organization;Pg. 63

the amount of the composer's/conductor's time that will be devoted to workingwith the ensemble;for composer-in-residence requests only, the amount of the composer's time thatwill be devoted to composing, and how many of the composer's pieces will beperformed by the ensemble and in which series.6.4 Commissioning of Canadian Compositions Eligibility:A project qualifies as a commission when an artist, group of artists or organizationrequests a composer to write a piece of music and commits to a premiere performanceof the new composition or to the workshop/production development of the newopera/music theatre work. Consequently, applicants must indicate the proposed dateand location of the new piece's premiere performance or of the opera/music theatrecommission's production development/workshop.For this program, music theatre is defined as music compositions that involve importantscenic components, including a predominant use of the singing voice in conjunction withother means of dramatic expression.Commissions for functional music by dance companies, independent choreographers,theatre companies and multimedia groups are also eligible. However, functional musicprojects are considered only when they propose an innovative use of music. Worksalready completed, film scores, expansions of existing compositions and works with apremiere date that precedes the closing date of the competition are not eligible. TheCanada Council for the Arts looks for originality and creativity in the form of musicwritten by the composers. This program does not support forms of music that canreceive assistance from mainstream commercial sources.The composer must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada. Foropera/music theatre commissions, support to librettists/playwrights is available toCanadian writers only. The commissioner does not have to be Canadian. Thecommissioner may apply more than once in the same competition, but can receive onlyone grant for the same composer during a 12-month period. Composers can have nomore than three commissioning proposals submitted on their behalf to the samecompetition.6.5 Value of Grant:The Canada Council provides grants to commissioners to pay composers' fees. In thecase of non-classical music, this fee depends on the duration of the work, its complexityand the number of musicians required. Grants are available to a maximum of $4,000per commission.For classical music concert works, the Canadian League of Composers provides aschedule of fees for various durations and instrumental combinations, which is used asa guideline for maximum payments under this program. For classical opera/musicPg. 64

theatre compositions, up to $20,000 is available for the professional fees of thecomposer and the librettist.6.6 How to Apply:The commissioner (not the composer) must apply for the grant. Applicants mustcomplete a Commissioning of Canadian Compositions application form for each projectsubmitted. Applications must be supported by the documentation listed in the form.6.7 For Both Residencies and Commissioning of CanadianCompositions Competition Closing Date:The deadline for applications is May 1 SI. This is an annual competition, althoughorganizations may apply for residencies of 12 weeks to two years.6.8 Contacts:If you wish to receive an application form, more information on the application process orfeedback on your previous application, contact Daniel Swift or Rene Lavoie, Music SectionOfficers, toll-free (within Canada) at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 4246 or 4073, or (613) 566-4414, ext.4246 or 4073. Fax: (613) 566-4409E-mail: daniel.swift@canadacouncil.ca or rene.lavoie@canadacouncil.caTHEATRE SECTION1.0 PROGRAM: TRANSITION YEAR OPERATING GRANTS TO PROFESSIONALTHEATRE ORGANIZATIONS 1997-1998This program provides assistance to professional, non-profit theatre organizations as acontribution to general operating costs. This program does not replace the Multi-yearOperating Program. The second cycle of the Multi-year Operating Program will begin in1998-1999. The application deadline will be announced in the Fall of 1997.1.1 Eligibility:Organizations must meet the following eligibility criteria to apply:they must be incorporated as non-profit organizations;they must be directed by recognized professionals;they must operate on a full-time basis, that is, annually during their chosen periodof activity;if not previously funded under this program, the core artists' work in othercontexts must havebeen assessed by the Theatre Section over a period of at least three years.Pg. 65

1.2 How to Apply:Applicants must complete an application form, which may be obtained from the TheatreSection.1.3 Competition Closing Date:The application closing date for Transition Year Operating Grants will be announced.1.4 Contact:For more detailed guidelines, or to request an application form, please contact the TheatreSection toll-free at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 4481 or dial direct (613) 566-4414, ext. 4481. Thefacsimile number is (613) 566-4332.2.0 PROGRAM: THEATRE PRODUCTION PROJECT GRANTS2.1 EMERGING ARTISTS' CREATION/DEVELOPMENTTheatre Production Project Grants (Emerging Artists' Creation/Development) provideassistance to theatre companies (incorporated or otherwise) and groups of artists who:are in the early stages of their theatre practice and seeking to create and/orpresent an independent work;have not been previously funded by the Canada Council Theatre Section or havereceived a maximum of one grant in this competition;are developing a new approach to existing theatre practice or developing new forms.Grants are intended as a contribution towards specific creation/production costs.2.2 Eligibility:Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada. Theatrecompanies or groups of theatre artists must demonstrate a commitment to professionalartistic practice according to the Canada Council's definition:specialized training in the field (not necessarily in academic institutions);a commitment to devote more time to one's artistic activity if financially feasible.2.3 Value of Grant:There is no set maximum amount; grant amount guidelines are available from theTheatre Section.Pg. 66

2.4 How to Apply:Applicants must complete an application form, which may be obtained from the TheatreSection.2.5 Competition Closing Date:One deadline per year: December 1 st (postmark deadline)2.6 Contact:For more detailed guidelines, or to request an application form, please contact the TheatreSection toll-free at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 4487 or dial direct (613) 566-4414, ext. 4487. Thefacsimile number is (613) 566-4332.3.0 PROGRAM: GRANTS TO INDIVIDUAL THEATRE ARTISTSGrants to Individual Theatre Artists provide assistance either for professionaldevelopment or for the individual creation of new work. They are intended to contributetowards basic subsistence and accompanying costs (travel, tuition, research,performance tickets, etc.). Professional development may include study, travel,research, apprenticeships, internships or residencies. Most submissions for individualcreation projects request subsistence for the time needed to create new work. Travelgrants are intended to assist with travel costs so that theatre artists may acceptinvitations to attend Canadian or foreign premieres of their work, accept prizes, orparticipate as workshop leaders or guest speakers at conventions or conferences.3.1 Eligibility:Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada. Playwrightsmust have had at least one work professionally produced on stage or publishedprofessionally. Other theatre artists must have practiced with professional companies orindependent professional productions for at least two years. The Canada Council for theArts defines "professionalism" according to the following criteria:specialized training in the field (not necessarily in academic institutions);recognition by one's peers (artists who work in the same artistic tradition);a commitment to devote more time to one's artistic activity if financially feasible;a history of public presentation.3.2 Value of Grants:Grants to Individual Theatre Artists: Grants provide fixed amounts of $5,000, $10,000, $15,000 or $20,000,depending on the needs of the artist. Applicants should apply for the fixedamount that will enable them to complete the proposed project. Applicants mustPg. 67

justify the fixed amount requested. The value of the grant requested isdetermined by the requirements for subsistence (to a maximum of $2,000 permonth), transportation and project costs as well as by the length and geographiclocation of tenure. Tenure can be a few weeks to a year, in Canada orelsewhere, as required.Travel Grants:These grants provide fixed amounts of $500 or $1,000, depending on the needsof the artists. Applicants should apply for the fixed amount that will cover thecosts incurred during travel. Note that applications may include more than onedestination. Applicants must justify the amount requested.3.3 How to Apply:Candidates must complete an application form, which may be obtained from theTheatre Section, or from regionally located distribution centres. Contact the TheatreSection (see below) to obtain the address of the centre nearest you.3.4 Competition Closing Date:Grants to Individual Theatre Artists: Applications and support material must bepostmarked or delivered to the Canada Council for the Arts no later than August 15th .Ifit falls on a weekend or statutory holiday, the deadline moves to the next business day.Travel Grants: Applicants may apply for Travel Grants at any time (one per fiscal year).3.5 Contact:For more detailed guidelines, or to request an application form, please contact the TheatreSection toll-free at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 4487 or dial direct (613) 566-4414, ext. 4487. The faxnumber is (613) 566-4332. E-mail: jocelyne.alain@canadacouncil.ca4.0 PROGRAM: THEATRE PRODUCTION PROJECT GRANTS4.1 Established Artists' Creation/DevelopmentTheatre Production Project Grants (Established Artists' Creation/Development)provide assistance to professional non-profit theatre organizations and ad hoc groups oftheatre artists. Grants are intended as a contribution towards the specific costs of:production, including development/creation;a period of development/creation directed towards future production.4.2 Eligibility:Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada.Pg. 68

Organizations must be incorporated as non-profit theatre organizations and notcurrently receiving operating assistance from the Theatre Section of the CanadaCouncil. Organizations must also have produced a body of work that includes atleast one professional production assessed by the staff of the Theatre Section orindependent peer assessors. Generally, applicants are expected to have beensupported by the Theatre Section in the past.Ad hoc groups must be made up of artists who form a group for the purpose ofcreating a unique work. The core members of the group must have been activeas theatre professionals for at least five years, and their work in other contextsmust be acknowledged in existing Theatre Section peer assessments.4.3 Value of Grant:There is no set maximum; grant amount guidelines are available from the TheatreSection.4.4 How to Apply:Applicants must complete an application form, which may be obtained from the TheatreSection.4.5 Competition Closing Date:One deadline per year: December 1 st (postmark deadline )4.6 Contact:For detailed guidelines, or to request an application form, please contact the Theatre Section tollfreeat 1-800-263.5588, ext. 4481 or dial direct (613) 566-4414, ext. 4481. The facsimile numberis (613) 566-4332.5.0 PROGRAM: THEATRE TOURING AND PRESENTING PROGRAMThis program provides assistance to projects that reinforce Canada's theatre touringand presenting infrastructure, and contribute to the development of increasinglyappreciative and knowledgeable audiences for theatre in Canada. Audiencedevelopment consists in identifying, increasing and educating audiences, and buildingtheir commitment to theatre. There are three components to this program: TheatreTouring Grants, Theatre Presenting Grants and Special Initiatives Grants.5.1 Theatre Touring GrantsThis component is for Canadian professional theatre artists (individuals) and companies(collectives or groups) touring in Canada. Objectives of this component are to:facilitate access to theatre across Canada;increase touring opportunities for theatre artists and companies;Pg. 69

increase audience knowledge and appreciation of theatre;enhance programming options for presenters;extend the life of theatre works and provide performance opportunities.The grants contribute to direct touring costs, such as travel, accommodation, per diemand transportation. Other costs, such as pre-production, administration and marketing,can be considered in exceptional circumstances.5.2 Theatre Presenting GrantsThis component assists specialized Canadian theatre presenters (individuals ororganizations) who present Canadian creation theatre for adult audiences or theatreproductions from abroad. (Canadian creation theatre is normally defined by the originsof the text and/or the particular approach of the creators involved; in all cases theTheatre Peer Assessment Committee will evaluate the relevance of each request to theprogram objectives.)The presenter selects the artist/company, assumes the artistic and financial risk, andoversees all aspects of the presentation. Objectives of this component are to:encourage the development and maintenance of Canadian creation theatreseries for adults, which include productions on tour;encourage visionary programming and networking (communication links andcollaborations made within the local, national and international community ofartists and presenters);extend tours and performance opportunities for Canadian creation theatre foradults;increase audiences for Canadian creation theatre for adults;increase the visibility of Canadian creation theatre artists for the general public;enhance reciprocity with other countries.Theatre Presenting Grants contribute to marketing costs directly related to thepromotion of a Canadian touring production within a Canadian creation theatre series,as well as the direct costs of audience development activities for the production. Thesegrants also contribute to the travel and per diem costs of foreign artists involved in aforeign theatre production on tour in Canada.5.3 Special Initiatives GrantsThis component provides one-time-only assistance to Canadian professional theatreartists, companies, presenters, agents, etc., for skill and/or market developmentinitiatives. Objectives of this component are to:create or reinforce theatre touring and presenting infrastructures;create or reinforce theatre touring and presenting infrastructures in First Nationscommunities;Pg. 70

create or reinforce theatre touring and presenting infrastructures in culturallydiverse communities;encourage new theatre programming initiatives;encourage initiatives that will benefit several artists/companies or presenters.Special Initiatives Grants cover a maximum of 50 percent of the project’s expenses.5.4 Eligibility:Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada and Canadian groups, collectivesor organizations may apply. Specific eligibility criteria within each of the threecomponents are indicated below.Theatre Touring GrantsProfessional Canadian theatre groups, collectives, companies or individual artists areeligible. The Canada Council recognizes a professional artist as someone who hasspecialized training in the field (not necessarily in academic institutions), who isrecognized by his or her peers (artists working in the same artistic tradition) and whohas a history of public presentation.Theatre Presenting GrantsCanadian theatre presenters (individuals or organizations) who specialize in presentingCanadian creation theatre for adult audiences (or who have experience in presentingCanadian creation theatre for adult audiences) can apply. The theatre work to bepresented must be a Canadian production for adults within a series or a foreignproduction within a series or a festival. Eligible productions must come from outside theprovince (or from a remote region of the province) of origin of the series or festival.Theatre SeriesPriority will be given to Theatre Series made up of at least three Canadiantheatre creations for adults in a season, linked by a common artistic andpromotional concept.Theatre Presenting Grants apply to those productions within a series that areCanadian theatre creations for adults, on tour. The tour must include at least twoCanadian cities.Priority will be given to Theatre Series with at least three sources of revenues,such as box office, sponsorship, provincial funding, municipal funding andsupport from the Touring Office of the Canada Council.FestivalsTheatre festivals of national significance (as determined by peers from the theatrecommunity) are eligible if they present theatre artists and companies on tour. ApplicantsPg. 71

must describe the contribution of the festival to the theatre community, to thedevelopment of theatre audiences and to the artists who will participate in the festival. Inthe case of foreign productions, the tour must include at least two Canadian cities.Special Initiatives Grants Canadian theatre professionals and organizations (artists,companies, presenters, agents, etc.) are eligible to apply for support for new touring,presenting or market development initiatives.5.5 Value of Grant:There are no minimum or maximum amounts that may be requested or receivedthrough this program. Grants will vary according to individual requests and the PeerAssessment Committee's evaluations. Applicants mayor may not be awarded the fullamount requested.5.6 How to Apply:Each request for a Theatre Touring Grant or a Theatre Presenting Grant requires anassessment of the production in question. Those intending to apply to the TheatreTouring and Presenting Program must contact the Theatre Officer of the CanadaCouncil's Touring Office before the deadline, for assessments to be arranged.Candidates must fill out an application form, which can be obtained from the TheatreOfficer.5.7 Support Material:Applicants for Theatre Touring Grants must provide at least one signed letter ofconfirmation from a presenter, outlining the dates of presentation, the financialcommitment and any other considerations necessary to assure a successfulpresentation.5.8 Competition Closing Dates:Theatre Touring Grants, Theatre Presenting Grants and Special Initiatives Grants havethe same deadlines: May 1 st (for projects taking place after the following August) andDecember 1 st (for projects taking place after the following March).5.9 Contact: For further information, contact the Touring Office Theatre Officer, Roger Gaudet, toll-free at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 4291, or (613) 566-4414, ext. 4291. The facsimile number is (613) 566-4404.E-mail: roger.gaudet@canadacouncil.caThe Touring Office also offers an Outreach Program with four components: TravelAssistance for Presenters/Curators, Pre-Tour Assistance, Showcase Assistanceand Networking Assistance. For information on this program, contact AndreCourchesne, Market Development Officer, at ext. 4293.Pg. 72

VISUAL ARTS SECTION1.0 PROGRAM: CREATION/PRODUCTION GRANTS TO PROFESSIONALARTISTS: PHOTOGRAPHYCreation/Production Grants to Professional Artists (Photography) supports artistsworking in contemporary photography. The grants encourage independent creativeproduction. The program recognizes three categories of photographers (established,mid-career or emerging) and offers three types of support: grants that allowphotographers to devote most of their time to research and creative production; grantsto cover a short period of research or production; and Travel Grants for travel that is inresponse to an invitation and that is for research or the public presentation ofphotographers' work and ideas.Grants contribute to subsistence, production and travel expenses relating to research,creative production or presentation of work. The program does not provide assistancefor commercial, educational or commissioned works; capital expenses or basicequipment purchases; promotional expenses (invitations, advertising, travel to meetgallery representatives); exhibition catalogues; or formal studies.1.1 Eligibility:Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada.Artists must have completed their basic training (not necessarily in a formaleducational institution), produced an independent body of work and received therecognition of their peers through public presentation of their work.Grants for established artists are intended for photographers who have made anationally or internationally recognized contribution to their discipline and who,generally, have at least 15 years of professional arts practice.Grants for mid-career artists are intended for photographers who have receivedrecognition outside the local community and who, generally, have between 8 and14 years of professional arts practice.Grants for emerging artists are intended for locally recognized photographerswho, generally, have between 3 and 7 years of independent professional artspractice.Photographers may apply for only one creation/production grant each fiscal year (April1 st to March 31 st ). The Canada Council will also accept one request for a Travel Grantper year.1.2 Value of Grant: Established artists: $34,000 or $5,000 Mid-career artists: $15,000 or $5,000 Emerging artists: $5,000 Travel Grants: $1,000 or $500Pg. 73

1.3 How to Apply:Applicants must complete and submit an application form, available on request from theVisual Arts Section. Application forms must be requested at least two weeks prior to thedeadline. The Visual Arts Section does not send or accept application forms by fax.1.4 Competition Closing Dates:Completed application forms and support material must be postmarked or received atthe Canada Council no later than the competition closing date indicated below. Creation/production grants: March 3rd, 1997 Travel Grants: any time between April1st, 1997 and March 31st, 1998. Pleaseensure the Council receives your application at least one month before yourdeparture.1.5 Contact:For more information and an application form, contact Michel Gaboury, Visual Arts SectionOfficer, toll-free at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 4093, or (613) 566-441 ext. 4093. The fax number is(613) 566-4332. Email:micheal.gaboury@canadacouncil.ca2.0 PROGRAM: CREATION/PRODUCTION GRANTS AND TRAVEL GRANTS TOPROFESSIONAL ARTISTS: VISUAL ARTSThese grants provide assistance to contemporary visual artists and are intended toencourage independent creative production. This program recognizes the work of threegenerations of visual artists (established, mid-career and emerging) and offers twotypes of support: grants that allow artists to devote most of their time to research andcreative production, and grants to cover a short period of research or production.Creation/Production Grants contribute to subsistence, production and travel costsrelating to the creation or presentation of work. In addition, Travel Grants are availablefor travel that is in response to an invitation and that is related to the public presentationof the artist's work and ideas.This program does not provide assistance for commercial, educational or commissionedworks; capital expenses or basic equipment purchases; promotional expenses(invitations, advertising, travel to meet gallery representatives); exhibition catalogues; orformal studies.2.1 Eligibility:Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada.Artists must have completed their basic training (not necessarily in a formaleducational institution), produced an independent body of work and received therecognition of their peers through the public presentation of their work.Pg. 74

Grants for established artists are intended for artists who have made a nationallyor internationally recognized contribution to their discipline and who, generally,have at least 15 years of professional arts practice.Grants for mid-career artists are intended for artists who have receivedrecognition outside the local community and who, generally, have between 8 and14 years of professional arts practice.Grants for emerging artists are intended for locally recognized artists who,generally, have between 3 and 7 years of independent professional arts practice.2.2 Value of Grants:Creation/Production Grants: Established artists - $34,000 or $5,000 Mid-career artists - $15,000 or $5,000 Emerging artists - $5,000Travel Grants: $1,000 or $5002.3 How to Apply:Applicants for Creation/Production Grants must complete and submit the appropriateapplication form, available on request, at least two weeks prior to the deadline, from theVisual Arts Section. The Visual Arts Section does not send or accept application formsby fax.2.4 Competition Closing Date:Completed applications and all support material must be postmarked or received by theCanada Council for the Arts no later than the competition closing date indicatedbelow.Creation/production grants: September 1 st . If it falls on a weekend or statutoryholiday, the deadline moves to the next business day.Travel Grants: any time, once per fiscal year (April 1 st to March 31 st ). Pleaseensure the Council receives your application at least one month before yourdeparture.2.5 Contact:For more information, contact the Visual Arts Section Officers, toll-free at 1-800-263-5588 or(613) 566-4414 at the following extensions: Established artists: Doug Sigurdson, ext. 4258; Midcareerartists: Myriam Merette, ext. 4095; Emerging artists: Michel Gaboury, ext. 4093; TravelGrants: Michel Gaboury, ext. 4095, or 4082. The fax number is (613) 566-4332.E-mail: doug.sigurdson@canadacouncil.ca, myriam.merette@canadacouncil.camicheal.gaboury@canadacouncil.caPg. 75

3.0 PROGRAM: CREATION/PRODUCTION GRANTS AND TRAVEL GRANTS TOPROFESSIONAL ARTISTS: INDEPENDENT CRITICS AND CURATORSThese grants support independent critics and curators in their research anddevelopment activities in theory, criticism, analysis and curating in contemporary visualart (including architecture, craft and photography) and media arts. The programrecognizes three categories of critics and curators (established, mid-career andemerging) and offers two types of support: grants that allow applicants to devote mostof their time to research and development activities, and grants to cover a short periodof research or similar activity. Creation/Production Grants may contribute tosubsistence, production and transportation expenses relating to research anddevelopment activities (including participation in professional workshops or independentprograms of study in non-academic institutions). In addition, Travel Grants are availablefor travel that is in response to an invitation related to the public presentation of theapplicants' work and ideas.Projects whose costs are assumed by art museums, artist-run centres, or public orprivate galleries are not eligible. Publication costs, the costs of mounting an exhibition(advertising, set-up, artists' fees, etc.) and projects on art history are also not eligible.Applications concerning projects supported by an artist-run centre should be submittedto the program of Project Grants to Artist-Run Centres, Artists' Collectives andOther Artists' Organizations: Dissemination Assistance; applications involving artmuseums or public galleries should be submitted to the Grants to Art Museums andPublic Galleries: Dissemination Assistance program.3.1 Eligibility:Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada.Applicants must have completed their basic training (not necessarily in a formaleducational institution), produced an independent body of work and received therecognition of their peers through public presentation of their work.Grants for established artists are intended for candidates who have made anationally or internationally recognized contribution to their discipline and who,generally, have at least 15 years of professional practice.Grants for mid-career artists are intended for candidates who have receivedrecognition outside the local community and who, generally, have between 8 and14 years of professional practice.Grants for emerging artists are intended for locally recognized candidates who,generally, have between 3 and 7 years of professional practice.Applicants must work independently or as freelancers: they must not beemployed by a private or public organization.Pg. 76

3.2 Value of Grant:Creation/Production Grants: Established artists - $34,000 or $5,000 Mid-career artists - $15,000 or $5,000 Emerging artists - $5,000 Travel Grants: $1,000 or $5003.3 How to Apply:Applicants for Creation/Production or Travel Grants must complete and submit theappropriate application form, which is available on request from the Visual Arts Section.Application forms must be requested at least two weeks prior to the deadline. TheVisual Arts Section does not send or accept application forms by fax.3.4 Competition Closing Date:Completed application forms and support material must be postmarked or received atthe Canada Council no later than the competition closing date indicated below.Creation/production grants: March 1 st . If it falls on a weekend or statutory holiday, thedeadline moves to the next business day.Travel Grants: any time, once per fiscal year (April 1 st to March 31 st ). Please ensure theCouncil receives your application at least one month before your departure.3.5 Contact:For more information, contact Myriam Mérette, Visual Arts Section Officer, toll-free at l-800-263-5588, ext. 4095, or at (613) 566-4414, ext. 4095. The fax number is (613) 566-4332.E-mail: myriam.mérette@canadacouncil.ca4.0 PROGRAM: ASSISTANCE TO FIRST PEOPLES FOR CURATORIALRESMENCIES IN VISUAL ARTSThis initiative provides professional development in all aspects of curatorial practice invisual arts to First Peoples at their chosen host institution. For this program, visual artsincludes painting, sculpture, mixed media, installation, photography and crafts. FirstPeoples include First Nations (Status and Non-Status), Inuit and Métis people.4.1 Eligibility:The curatorial resident and the eligible host institution must apply jointly. Priority will begiven to applications that clearly demonstrate that the details of the residency aremutually agreeable between the individual and the institution. The minimum duration ofeach residency will be one year.Pg. 77

Eligible individuals will have past experience and/or education that demonstrates theircommitment to further development in the curatorial profession. Such experience caninclude cultural activities within Aboriginal communities, as well as some basic level oftraining (for example, curatorial internships or museum/gallery work).Eligible host institutions will have a demonstrated commitment to the collection,exhibition and documentation of First Peoples visual arts. Eligible institutions includecultural and friendship centres, First Peoples educational centres, public galleries andmuseums.4.2 Value of Grant:This program provides salary support to a maximum of $35,000 (individual salaries willvary depending upon the range of permanent salaries at the institution and theassociated living costs). The grant will be payable to the curatorial resident. Hostinstitutions are responsible for all other expenses associated with the residency,including the costs of exhibition research, presentation, circulation and publication. Hostinstitutions may seek further support from the Canada Council towards the costs ofthese activities through other programs of the Visual Arts Section.4.3 How to Apply:Applicants are required to submit an application form, which is available from the FirstPeoples Secretariat of the Strategic Initiatives Unit, and two letters of reference(submitted by the individual).4.4 Assessment Criteria:Each application will be reviewed by an assessment committee of peers (curators,artists, cultural workers) using the following criteria:demonstrated commitment by both the individual and the institution to the longtermdevelopment of professional curatorial practice in visual arts;an appropriate "match" between the individual's goals and the institutionalmandate;provision of qualified professionals as teachers/mentors/advisors to the curatorialresident;presentation of a realistic, detailed work plan outlining curatorial responsibilities,e.g. research, exhibition planning and development, writing, etc.Priority will be given to institutions that demonstrate a long-term commitment to thedevelopment of First Peoples curatorial practice in visual arts beyond the scope of thisresidency.Pg. 78

4.5 Competition Closing Date:The deadline is September 15 th . Applications and all support material must bepostmarked or received at the Canada Council no later than the deadline date. If it fallson a weekend or statutory holiday, the deadline moves to the next business day. TheCanada Council will not send or accept applications by fax or E-mail.4.6 Contact:For more information, contact: Lee-Ann Martin at the First Peoples Secretariat in the StrategicInitiatives unit, toll-free at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 5212, or (613) 566-4414, ext. 5212. The faxnumber is (613) 566-4404. E-mail: lee-ann.martin@canadacouncil.ca5.0 PROGRAM: CREATION/PRODUCTION GRANTS TO PROFESSIONALARTISTS: CRAFTCreation/Production Grants to Professional Artists (Craft) support artists who arepursuing creative work in various fine craft media. The grants encourage and supportprofessional artists in the independent creation of their work. This program recognizesthree categories of craft artists (established, mid-career and emerging) and offers threetypes of support: grants that allow artists to devote most of their time to pursue personalartistic activity; grants that provide support for specific programs of work; and TravelGrants, for travel that is in response to an invitation and that is related to research or thepublic presentation of the applicants' work and ideas.Creation/production grants may contribute to subsistence, production and travel costsrelating to research, or the creation or presentation of work. Costs incurred to executecommercial work, commissions, and work for educational purposes or production linesare not eligible. Costs incurred for the promotion of work (invitations, advertising,meetings with dealers and agents), as well as for exhibition catalogues or formal postsecondary education are also not eligible.5.1 Eligibility:Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada.Artists must have completed their basic training (not necessarily in a formaleducational institution), produced an independent body of work and received therecognition of their peers through public presentation of their work.Grants for established artists are intended for artists at a mature stage in theircareers (generally over 15 years of professional practice) who have created anextensive body of work and received national or international recognition throughthe public presentation of their work.Grants for mid-career artists are intended for artists in mid-career (generally 8 to14 years of professional practice) who have created an independent body ofwork and received regional or national recognition through public presentation oftheir work.Pg. 79

Grants for emerging artists are intended for artists early in their career (generally3 to 7 years of professional practice) who have created a modest body of workand received recognition at the local level.5.2 Value of Grant: Established artists: $34,000 or $5,000 Mid-career artists: $15,000 or $5,000 Emerging artists: $5,000 Travel Grants: $1,000 or $5005.3 How to Apply:Applicants must complete and submit an application form, available on request from theVisual Arts Section. Application forms must be requested at least two weeks prior to thedeadline. The Visual Arts Section does not send or receive application forms by fax.5.4 Competition Closing Dates:Completed applications and all support material must be received at the CanadaCouncilor postmarked no later than the competition closing date indicated below.Creation/production grants: March 3 rdTravel grants: any time between April 1 st 1997 and March 31 st 1998. Pleaseensure the Council receives your application at least one month before yourdeparture.5.5 Contact:For further information and an application form, contact Marianne Heggtveit, Visual Arts SectionOfficer toll-free at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 4267, or (613) 566-4414, ext. 4267. The fax number is(613) 566-4332. E-mail: Marianne.heggtveit@canadacouncil.ca6.0 PROGRAM: CREATION/PRODUCTION GRANTS AND TRAVEL GRANTS TOPROFESSIONAL ARTISTS: ARCHITECTURECreation/Production Grants to Professional Artists (Architecture) support individualsengaged in practical or theoretical work related to architectural design, includinglandscape architecture, urban design, architectural or urban rehabilitation, furnituredesign and architectural theory .The grants encourage creative or critical independentwork in contemporary architecture. The program recognizes three categories ofarchitects (established, mid-career and emerging) and offers two types of support:grants that allow architects to devote most of their time to research and creativeproduction, and grants to cover a short period of research or production.Creation/Production Grants contribute to subsistence, production and transportationcosts relating to research, creation or presentation of work. They may not be used foradvanced studies except for study abroad.Pg. 80

In addition, Travel Grants are available for travel that is in response to an invitationrelated to the public presentation of architects' work and ideas.6.1 Eligibility:Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada.Applicants must have completed their basic training (not necessarily in a formaleducational institution), produced an independent body of work and received therecognition of their peers through public presentation of their work.Grants for established artists are intended for architects who have made anationally or internationally recognized contribution to their discipline and who,generally, have at least 15 years of professional arts practice.Grants for mid-career artists are intended for architects who have receivedrecognition outside the local community and who, generally, have between 8 and14 years of professional arts practice. These grants are also offered foradvanced studies abroad to mid-career or emerging architects who have at leastthree years of independent professional arts practice.Grants for emerging artists are intended for locally recognized architects who,generally, have between 3 and 7 years of professional arts practice.6.2 Value of Grant:Creation/Production Grants: Established artists: $34,000 or $5,000 Mid-career artists: $15,000 or $5,000 Emerging artists: $5,000Travel Grants: $1,000 or $5006.3 How to Apply:Applicants for Creation/Production Grants must complete and submit an applicationform, available on request from the Visual Arts Section. Application forms must berequested at least two weeks prior to the deadline. The Visual Arts Section does notsend or accept application forms by fax.6.4 Competition Closing Date:Completed application forms and support material must be postmarked or received bythe Canada Council no later than the competition closing date indicated below. Late orincomplete applications will not be accepted.Creation/Production Grants: March 1 st . If it falls on a weekend or statutory holiday, thedeadline moves to the next business day.Pg. 81

Travel Grants: any time, once per fiscal year (April 1 st to March 31 st ). Please ensurethe Council receives your application at least one month before your departure.6.5 Contact: For more information, contact Doug Sigurdson, Visual Arts Section Officer, toll-free at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 4258, or (613) 566-4414, ext. 4258. The fax number is (613) 566-4332. E-mail: doug.sigurdson@canadacouncil.ca7.0 PROGRAM: CREATION/PRODUCTION GRANTS TO PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS:RONALD J. THORN AWARD FOR EARLY DESIGN ACHIEVEMENTThe Ronald J. Thorn Award for Early Design Achievement was established in 1990, incollaboration with the Canada Council, by friends and colleagues of this eminentCanadian architect. The award, which honours Mr. Thorn's life and work, reflects thequalities of his legacy to Canada. This legacy includes both his buildings and theencouragement and inspiration he gave his colleagues in architecture and its allied artsand professions. The award is given to a candidate in the early stages of his or hercareer who demonstrates both outstanding creative talent and exceptional potential inarchitectural design. The successful candidate must also demonstrate sensitivity toarchitecture's allied arts, crafts and professions within the context of an integratedbuilding environment, which includes landscapes, interiors, furnishings, works of art andgraphics.7.1 Eligibility:Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada.Applicants must have at least three years of experience following completion oftheir basic training, must be recognized as professionals (not necessarilyregistered) and must have participated in the design of a number of projects thatillustrate their particular architectural interests.Applicants for the Ronald J. Thorn Award may also apply to the program ofCreation/Production Grants to Professional Artists in Architecture.7.2 Value of Award:The award is worth $10,000.7.3 How to Apply:Applicants must complete and submit an application form, available on request from theVisual Arts Section. Application forms must be requested at least two weeks prior to thedeadline. The Visual Arts Section does not send or accept applications by fax.7.4 Competition Closing Date:The deadline is March 3 rd , 1999. This award is given every two years only.Pg. 82

7.5 Contact: For more information, contact Jacques Doyon, Visual Arts Section Officer, toll-free at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 4030, or (613) 566-4414, ext. 4030. The fax number is (613) 566-4332. E-mail: jacques.doyon@canadacouncil.ca8.0 PROGRAM: GRANTS TO ART MUSEUMS AND PUBLIC GALLERIES:PROGRAMMING ASSISTANCEProgramming Assistance to Art Museums and Public Galleries is a multi-year grantsprogram. It contributes to the costs of museological activities that advance knowledgeand understanding of contemporary visual art in Canada.For this program, the visual arts include architecture, craft and photography.8.1 Eligibility:Incorporated, non-profit Canadian art museums and galleries with a mandate to servethe public may apply to this program. Applicants must have professional staff engagedin the ongoing activities of collecting, interpreting, programming and/or disseminating inthe field of contemporary visual art.8.2 Value of Grant:This program does not require that a specific amount be requested by the applicant.Amounts awarded to successful applicants are determined within the context of theoverall budget available to the program.8.3 How to Apply:Candidates are required to complete an application form, available from the Visual ArtsSection. Each applicant must provide information on its activities in the areas ofcollecting, interpreting, programming and disseminating for the previous period, as wellas a statement describing the institution's priorities in contemporary visual art for thenear future.8.4 Competition Closing Date:Application deadline is December 1 SI, and requests must be received by the CanadaCouncilor postmarked no later than that date. Applications are not accepted after theclosing date.8.5 Contact: For more information, contact Doug Sigurdson, Visual Arts Section Officer, toll-free at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 4258, or (613) 566-4414, ext. 4258. The fax number is (613) 566-4332. E-mail:doug.sigurdson@canadacouncil.caPg. 83

9.0 PROGRAM: GRANTS TO ART MUSEUMS AND PUBLIC GALLERIES,ACQUISITION ASSISTANCEThe Visual Arts Section’s Acquisition Assistance program provides financial support toCanadian art museums and public art galleries. Grants from this program are availableon a matching funds basis to purchase original works of contemporary Canadian visualart, including architecture (maquettes and drawings), fine craft and photography.Works purchased with financial assistance from this program must be by livingCanadian artists. Such works may be purchased either directly from the artists or fromCanadian dealers where the works are on consignment from the artists. Workspurchased from private or public collections, or auction houses are not eligible forfunding.9.1 Eligibility:Canadian public art galleries and art museums with professional curatoriol staff whohave, for a minimum of five years, demonstrated a commitment to the displaying andmaintaining of a contemporary Canadian art collection may apply for AcquisitionAssistance, only once, any time between April 1 st and December 31 st . Ethnologymuseums as well as museums of natural history and culture are not eligible.9.2 Value of Grant:Grants cover the purchase price of works Sales taxes, shipping, framing, cratingexpenses or costs incurred by the institutions acquisition committee are not eligible Thevalue of the grant varies according to the amount requested, but must be matched bythe applicant. The maximum available per institution per year is $30,000.9.3 How to Apply:Applicants are required to complete an application form, which is available from theVisual Arts Section, and to submit the required support material. The Council does notsend application forms by fax or E-mail. Note that matching funds must have beensecured before an application is submitted to the program.9.4 Competition Closing Date:Requests may be submitted any time between April 1 st and December 31 st .9.5 Contact: For more information, contact Marianne Heggtveit, Visual Arts Section Officer, toll-free at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 4269, or (613) 566-4414, ext. 4269. The fax number is (613) 566-4332. E-mail: marianne.heggtveit@canadacouncil.caPg. 84

10.0 PROGRAM: GRANTS TO ART MUSEUMS AND PUBLIC GALLERIES:DISSEMINATION ASSISTANCEThe Dissemination Assistance program is directed to public art galleries, art museumsand exhibition centres presenting the work of contemporary visual artists to the public.Grants contribute to the direct costs of research, installation, presentation, circulation,borrowing and documentation of contemporary visual art exhibitions. Grants may alsocontribute to the direct costs of audience development strategies, including artist-in-thecommunityprograms, connected to an exhibition.An exhibition is broadly defined as a presentation of one or more works of visual art byone or more artists. For this program, the visual arts include drawing, painting,sculpture, photography, print-making, installation, architecture, craft, design, holographyand performance art.10.1 Eligibility:Incorporated, non-profit Canadian art galleries, art museums and exhibition centres withfull- time professional staff may apply to this program. Applicants must have completeda minimum of one year of public programming under the direction of a professionaldirector and/or curator before the application deadline.Non-profit Canadian artist-run centres and artists' collectives proposing to present anexhibition may apply to the Dissemination Assistance for Artist-Run Centres, Artists'Collectives, and other Artists' Organizations program. For information, contact theVisual Arts Section toll-free at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 4094 or (613) 566-4414, ext. 4094.Exhibitions of historical material will be considered for support only if their relevance tocontemporary art practices is clearly demonstrated.10.2 Value of Grant:There are no minimum or maximum amounts that may be requested or receivedthrough the program.Assistance is provided for the research and travel necessary to developexhibitions. Direct costs may be incurred by staff curators or by guest curatorsengaged by the exhibiting institution to do short-term research. Professional feesfor guest curators are also eligible.The grants also contribute to the direct costs of preparing, presenting, circulatingor borrowing exhibitions, expenditures incurred for interpretive activities, andexpenditures for the documentation of artists' work.Dissemination Assistance grants also contribute to the direct costs of producingdocumentation on an exhibition. This documentation must expand on the originalPg. 85

curatorial research and may be in the form of an exhibition catalogue, videotape,film, CD-ROM or publication intended for national or international distribution.10.3 How to Apply:Candidates are required to complete an application form, available from the Visual ArtsSection, and to submit it with the required support material. The Canada Council doesnot send application forms by fax or E-mail.10.4 Competition Closing Dates:Completed applications and all support material must be received at the CanadaCouncilor postmarked on or before May 1 st or November 1 st , 1997. Late applications areautomatically ineligible.10.5 Contact: For more information, contact Marianne Heggtveit, Visual Arts Section Officer, toll-free at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 4269, or (613) 566-4414, ext. 4269. The fax number is (613) 566-4332. E-mail: marianne.heggtveit@canadacouncil.ca11.0 PROGRAM: OTHER GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS: JEAN A. CHALMERSFUND FOR THE CRAFTSThe Chalmers Fund enables the Visual Arts Section of the Canada Council to assistnon-profit organizations to undertake projects that contribute to the advancement of thecrafts in Canada. Primary consideration is given to proposals designed to foster theanalysis, evaluation and critical dialogue of Canadian craft production. Each year, anamount of up to $50,000 is available from this fund. Known as the Jean A. ChalmersFund for the Crafts, this sum represents the income from an endowment of $500,000made to the Canada Council in 1985 by the late Mrs. Chalmers.The Chalmers Fund provides partial funding for one-time projects in three differentcategories:Research AssistanceResearch Assistance grants contribute to the direct costs of investigating ordocumenting historical or contemporary developments in the crafts, and issues arisingfrom craft production.Special Project AssistanceSpecial Project Assistance grants contribute to the direct costs of conferences,seminars, symposia and lecture series designed to advance the knowledge andunderstanding of the crafts in Canada. Short-term residencies by senior practitionersPg. 86

and the exchange of professionals between organizations are also eligible forconsideration.Publication AssistancePublication Assistance grants contribute to the pre-printing costs of publications onthe crafts that are intended for national or international distribution. Eligible projectsinclude anthologies, monographs or the results of research, or special issues ofperiodicals. Proposals for the use of film, video or audio to address contemporaryissues in the crafts may also be submitted.11.1 Eligibility:Non-profit Canadian organizations serving the professional crafts community in Canadamay apply for assistance in any of the three categories listed above. Retroactive fundingis not available, and projects scheduled for the three-month period following thecompetition closing date are not accepted.11.2 Value of Grants:There are no minimum or maximum amounts that may be requested or receivedthrough the program, and grants will vary according to requests and the jury'sevaluations. Applicants may not be awarded the full amount requested.11.3 How to Apply:Applicants must complete an application form, which is available upon request from theVisual Arts Section.11.4 Competition Closing Date:Completed applications and all support material must be received at the CanadaCouncil, or be postmarked, on or before March 1 SI. If the closing date falls on aweekend or statutory holiday, the closing date moves to the following business day.Late applications are automatically ineligible.11.5 Contact:For more detailed guidelines, contact the Visual Arts Section Officer, Marianne Heggtveit toll-freeat 1-800-263-5588, ext. 4269, or (613) 566-4414, ext. 4269. The facsimile number is (613)5664332. E-mail: Marianne.heggtveit@canadacouncil.caPg. 87

12.0 PROGRAM: OTHER GRANTS TO ORGANIZANONS: PROJECT ASSISTANCE FORINITIATIVES IN CONTEMPORARY VISUAL ART AND ARCHITECTUREProject assistance grants provide one-time support for special initiatives undertaken byCanadian non-profit visual arts or architecture organizations. The initiatives mustcontribute to the development, advancement and understanding of these contemporaryfields, and foster a climate of critical dialogue and analysis. There are sevencomponents to this program:Research assistanceTravel assistanceAssistance to symposia and colloquiaAssistance to workshops and seminarsAssistance to curatorial residencies and exchangesAssistance to visiting artists, architects, critics and curatorsPublication assistance.12.1 Eligibility:Grants are available to incorporated, non-profit Canadian visual arts and architectureorganizations, including service organizations, professional associations, university artdepartments and other educational institutions whose primary mandate lies in the visualarts (which includes photography) or architecture.12.2 Value of Grant:There are no minimum or maximum amounts that may be requested or receivedthrough this program. Grants awarded through the Assistance to Visiting Artists,Architects, Critics and Curators component of this program will not exceed 75 percent oftotal project costs. Grants awarded through all other components of this program will notexceed 50 percent of the total costs of a project.12.3 How to Apply:Applicants are required to complete an application form, available from the Visual ArtsSection. Retroactive funding or funding for the three-month period following the deadlineis not available.12.4 Competition Closing Dates:The competition closing date is 1 May, with the exception of the Assistance to VisitingArtists, Architects, Critics and Curators component of the program, through whichrequests may be made at any time.Pg. 88

12.5 Contact:For more detailed guidelines or to obtain an application form, contact Doug Sigurdson, Visual ArtsSection Officer, toll-free at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 4258 or (613) 566-4414, ext. 4258. The faxnumber is (613) 566-4332. Email: doug.sigurdson@canadacouncil.ca13.0 PROGRAM: PROJECT GRANTS TO ARTIST-RUN CENTRES, ARTISTS'COLLECTIVES AND OTHER ARTISTS' ORGANIZATIONS: DISSEMINATIONASSISTANCEThe Dissemination Assistance program is directed to artist-run centres, artists'collectives and other artists' organizations presenting the work and/ or ideas ofcontemporary visual artists to the public within a critical context.Grants contribute to the direct costs of research, presentation, circulation (includingexhibition borrowing costs) and the publication of contemporary visual artsdissemination activities. The program also supports audience development projects. Ingeneral, dissemination is defined as an exhibition, an event or a distribution activityinvolving the public presentation of one or more works of visual art by one or moreartists. For this program, the visual arts include architecture, craft, design, drawing,holography, installation, painting, performance art, photography, print-making andsculpture.13.1 Eligibility:Canadian artist-run centres, artists' collectives and other artists' organizations whosemandate and activities demonstrate a serious commitment to the practice ofcontemporary visual arts in Canada may apply to this program. Artist-run centres andother artists' organizations must be incorporated, non-profit organizations directed by aboard of trustees or having an administrative structure composed principally of visualartists. Applicants must have completed a minimum of one year of public programmingactivities prior to the competition deadline, serve artists who are not members anddemonstrate their financial responsibility towards artists participating in their activities bypaying artists' fees (no less than current CAR/F AC rates).Artists' collectives must be composed principally of visual artists (in general, at leastthree individuals) who are active in one of the fields supported by the Visual ArtsSection. Collectives composed of independent curators and/or art critics are alsoeligible. Each member of a collective must have at least three years of professionalpractice in the visual arts following basic training and be a Canadian citizen orpermanent resident of Canada. The Canada Council defines a professional artist assomeone who has specialized training in the field (not necessarily in academicinstitutions), who is recognized by his/her peers (artists working in the same artistictradition) and who has a history of public presentation. Collectives are not obliged to benon-profit organizations, but they must pay artists' fees (never less than currentCAR/FAC rates). They are not required to have a permanent site.Pg. 89

13.2 Value of Grant:There is currently no maximum amount set for grant requests or allocations. Due tolimited resources and the number of applications received, however, grants haveranged from $2,000 to $14,000. Applicants may receive less than the full amountrequested.13.3 How to Apply:Candidates are required to complete an application folln, available from the Visual ArtsSection, and to submit it with the required support material. The Canada Council for theArts does not send application forms by fax or E-mail.13.4 Competition Closing Dates:Completed application forms and all support material must be received at the CanadaCouncilor postmarked no later than May 1 si or November 3cd .Late applications areautomatically ineligible, and applications may not be submitted by fax or E-mail.13.5 Contact: For more information, call Myriam Merette, Visual Arts Section Officer, toll-free at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 4094, or (613) 566-4414, ext. 4094. The fax number is (613) 566-4332. Email:myriam.merette@canadacouncil.ca14.0 PROGRAM: GRANTS TO ARTIST-RUN CENTRES AND ARTISTS'COLLECTIVES: PROGRAM AND OPERATION ASSISTANCE FOR ARTIST-RUN CENTRESProgram and Operation Assistance for Artist-Run Centres is a multi-year grantsprogram that supports ongoing activities and operation.Eligible activities:Research: The research or analysis of issues critical to the practice of visual artsin Canada.Presentation: Activities involving artist participation in workshops, lectures,panels and other forums; public presentation of an artist's work; brochures.Operation: Activities that are essential to maintaining a facility.14.1 Eligibility:Non-profit, Canadian artist-run centres that are directed by a board composed of amajority of practising artists are eligible for assistance. Applicants must have completeda minimum of one year of program activities that demonstrate a clear commitment tocontemporary visual art practice in Canada, and must demonstrate financialresponsibility and accountability to the artists engaged in the activities of the centre.Pg. 90

The centres must also serve non-member artists and maintain a site accessible to thecommunity .They must pay artists' fees (preferably CAR/F AC fees) and plan to presentongoing activities in contemporary visual art, primarily in the disciplines served by theVisual Arts Section. For this program, the visual arts include architecture, craft,photography, drawing, painting, sculpture, print-making, installation, design, holographyand performance art.14.2 Value of Grant:The amount of the grant may vary according to the peer assessment committee'sevaluation of each centre in a comparative context. The committee will also recommendminimum and maximum grant levels.14.3 How to Apply:Candidates are required to complete an application form, available from the Visual ArtsSection. The application must be accompanied by the required support material.14.4 Competition Closing Date:The deadline is December 15 th . Completed application forms and all support materialmust be received by the Canada Councilor postmarked on or before the closing date.14.5 Contact: For further information, contact Micheal Gaboury, Visual Arts Section Officer, toll-free at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 4265 or (613) 566-4414, ext. 4265. The facsimile number is (613) 566-4332.Email: micheal.gaboury@canadacouncil.caWRITING AND PUBLISHING SECTION1.0 PROGRAM: BOOK PUBLISHING SUPPORT: PROJECT GRANT PROGRAMAND BLOCK GRANT PROGRAMIn the context of its mandate to foster the production and enjoyment of the arts inCanada, the Canada Council provides financial assistance to Canadian publishers tooffset the costs of publishing Canadian trade books that make a significant contributionto the development of Canadian literature.This assistance is made available through the Project Grant Program (for small oremerging publishers) and the Block Grant Program (for established publishers).Book publishers accepted into the Project Grant or Block Grant Program are alsoeligible to apply to the Translation Grants and the Author Promotion Tour programs.Information sheets on the latter two programs are available on request from the Writingand Publishing Section.Pg. 91

1.1 Eligibility:The Block Grant Program provides operating funding to established professional bookpublishers with an ongoing publishing program that includes at least 16 eligible titles inprint (see Title Eligibility below). Participating publishers are expected to produce atleast four new eligible titles per year.The Project Grant Program assists small or emerging houses that have between fourand 16 eligible titles in print. The program provides funding on a title-by-title basis,following assessment of each title submitted.Because the Project Grant Program is designed to help small and emerging publishersgrow to a level where they might be eligible for Block Grant support, publishers whohave attained the number of titles required for the Block Grant Program cannot normallystay in or go back to the Project Grant Program. In exceptional cases, where a publisherwith 16 eligible titles has not demonstrated to the jury the required standard ofprofessionalism or editorial proficiency, the jury can recommend that the publisher beadmitted to or continue in the Project Grant Program.1.2 Publisher Eligibility:To be eligible for these programs, a publisher must:maintain editorial control in Canada and be at least 75 percent Canadian-owned;have book publishing as its primary, not a peripheral or occasional, activity;have at least four eligible titles in print and be committed to a sustained tradebook publishing program (Aboriginal-controlled book publishers with fewer thanfour eligible titles in print should contact the Program Officer for details);distribute its books through normal book-selling channels;regularly issue clear royalty statements and have fulfilled all contractualobligations to writers, illustrators and translators.1.3 Title Eligibility:To be eligible, a title must:contain at least 50 percent Canadian-authored creative content (literary or graphic);have at least 48 printed pages (with the exception of children's books, whichmust contain at least 24 printed pages);have a print run of at least 500 copies ( exceptions are poetry collections andstage plays, with a required minimum of 400 copies);be published principally in English, French or one of the Native languages;acknowledge the support of the Canada Council, if produced by a publisherparticipating in the Block Grant Program.Pg. 92

The Council's mandate calls for support of artistic production in the literary arts and thestudy of literature and the arts. This includes:poetry;fiction;drama;children's and young adult literature;literary criticism and literary biography;creative or literary non-fiction (including works of Canadian history andbiography; essays on ideas, society, politics, culture and the arts; and travelwriting) that is accessible to the general public and makes a significantcontribution to the development of literature, to the arts or to the enjoyment ofwriting by Canadians;materials that would be eligible for support as books and that are professionallyproduced on CD-ROMs, CDs or cassettes in runs of at least 300 copies.Publishers of such materials must have been admitted to one of the publishingsupport programs of the Canada Council;art books that contain a significant number of illustrations and make anoutstanding, unique contribution to the public understanding and enjoyment ofthe contemporary or recent visual arts, or of crafts, in Canada.Reprints of any kind are not eligible for Project Grant support, but new format reprintsare eligible under the Block Grant Program, where support is limited to one new formatreprint of a given title.An eligible new format reprint must:be a new edition of an eligible title;have been released at least one year after the original edition;include at least one of the following:o significant changes in trim size, binding or typesettingo additions or changes to at least 20 percent of the texto significant graphic or illustrative changes, beyond a new cover .To obtain a preliminary assessment of a title's eligibility, send a written request to theProgram Officer, along with a copy of the finished book and completed Title AnalysisReport form, by October 31 st . The form can be obtained from the Program Officer.1.4 How to Apply:Applications to the Block Grant and Project Grant programs are accepted once a year,on December 1 st . The Council will not accept applications submitted by facsimile.Pg. 93

Project Grant Program1.5 How to Apply:The Project Grant Program is designed for publishers with between four and 16eligible titles in print. First-time applicants or publishers who did not participate duringthe previous year are required to submit with their application forms one copy of each oftheir eligible titles (a minimum of four eligible titles). If admission to the Project GrantProgram is approved by the jury, the publisher must provide a Title Analysis Reportform for each title submitted for funding, accompanied by two photocopies of the title atthe final manuscript stage. Publishers of children's books should also submit a fewsample copies (colour photocopies or transparencies) of illustrations. Manuscripts willnot be returned.1.6 Value of Grant:Funding is granted on a title-by-title basis for upcoming titles. Applicants must indicatethe projected deficit for production of each title submitted. The maximum grant allowableis 75 percent of the average deficit for titles in that category, as determined through datacollected from Block Grant supported publishers.1.7 Competition Closing Date:Applications for admission or readmission to the program must be postmarked ( ordelivered to the Canada Council) no later than December 1 sI of each year. If thedeadline falls on a weekend or statutory holiday, the deadline moves to the nextbusiness day.Manuscript submissions are accepted from April 1 st (or after notification of participation)to January 31 st . Manuscripts submitted between February 1 st and March 31 st will beconsidered only in the following fiscal period and only if the publisher is readmitted tothe program.1.8 Contact:For more information about the Project Grant Program, contact Carole Boucher, Writing andPublishing Section Officer, tol1-free at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 5088, or (613) 566-4414, ext. 5088.The facsimile number is (613) 566-4410. E-mail: carole.boucher@canadacouncil.caBlock Grant Program1.9 How to Apply:The Block Grant Program is for publishers with at least 16 eligible titles in print. Firsttimeapplicants or publishers who did not participate during the previous year arerequired to submit a Book Publishing Support form with support material. They mustPg. 94

also submit one copy of at least 16 eligible titles, including all eligible titles produced inthe last two years.Publishers who are applying for renewal of Block Grant status are also required tosubmit a Book Publishing Support form with support material. In the year leading up tothe competition closing date, they are required to submit one copy of each of theireligible titles produced since submission of the previous application, along with a TitleAnalysis Report form.1.10 Value of Grant:Grant amounts are based upon the previous two years' production and stated futureintentions, but are awarded to offset future publication deficits. As such, publishers musteach year justify the use of funds provided to them by the previous year's grant with thebooks they have produced, normally at the time of their next application for funding. Thejury's recommendations are forwarded to the Council's Board, which meets in mid-April,for approval.1.11 Competition Closing Date:Annual applications for admission or readmission to the Block Grant Program must bepostmarked (or delivered to the Canada Council) no later than December 1 st .If thedeadline falls on a weekend or statutory holiday, the deadline moves to the nextbusiness day.Title Analysis Report forms and books are due no later than: June 15 th for books published between December 1 st and May 31 st ; October 15 th for books published between June 1 st and September 30 th ; December 1 st for all other books.Books not submitted by the appropriate deadline may not be included in the calculationof a Block Grant.1.12 Contact:For more information about the Block Grant Program, contact Sue Stewart, Writing andPublishing Section Officer, toll-free at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 5574, or (613) 566-4414, ext. 5574.The facsimile number is (613) 566-4410. E-mail: sue.stewart@canadacouncil.ca2.0 PROGRAM: TRANSLATION GRANTSWithin its mandate to promote and disseminate the arts in Canada, the Canada Councilfor the Arts provides financial assistance for the translation of literary works written byCanadians. Translation must be into French, English or a Native language with a viewto the publication or production (in the case of plays) of the works in Canada.Pg. 95

2.1 Eligibility:Publishers seeking assistance must currently be participating in the Canada Council'sBlock Grant or Project Grant Program. Publishers must also:have already published three eligible titles in the same language of translation forwhich assistance is being requested;have an effective distribution network in place for these translations.Eligibility criteria are the same as those for the Block Grants and Project Grants, andare listed in the program information sheet entitled Book Publishing Support.Theatre companies applying for assistance for the translation of a Canadian play,whether for stage production or a public reading, must be clients of the CanadaCouncil's Theatre Section. Theatre companies wishing to translate plays into the otherofficial language or into Native languages must have already produced at least threeplays in this language.The translator must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.2.2 Value of Grant:The amount of the grant is based on a word count of the original text. The CanadaCouncil's current contribution rates towards the cost of translation are $0.20 per wordfor poetry, $0.08 per word for non-fiction and $0.10 for all other material. For non-fiction,the publisher must agree to pay a minimum of$0.10 a word to the translator. For poetryand other material, the publisher must pay the translator at least the amount contributedby the Canada Council.2.3 Travel Assistance:Publishers receiving translation grants may apply also for funding to cover travelexpenses for one trip (to a maximum of $500) to enable the translator to meet with theauthor before completing the translation.2.4 Promotional Assistance for Translated Titles:Publishers receiving a Block Grant or Project Grant may apply for supplementaryassistance to cover the costs of promoting an eligible translation, published after 1December 1996. Eligible Native Women's Association of Canada - Federal GovernmentPrograms 89 categories are novel, short story, poetry and theatre, excluding non-fictionand children's literature. This assistance is granted only to the publisher of thetranslated version, to a maximum of $2,000. Promotional activities must take place inthe year following the date of publication. Costs already covered by the CanadaCouncil's Author Promotion Tours or Literary Readings programs of assistance arenot eligible.Pg. 96

2.5 How to Apply:Applicants must complete an application form, available from the Writing and PublishingSection. They must also provide a copy of the original work to be translated.2.6 Competition Closing Dates:There are no deadlines for applications, which may be submitted at any time betweenApril 1 st and January 31 st of the following year. Applications must be made before thetranslation has been completed.2.7 Conditions of Grant:The grant will be paid to the publishing house and must be passed on, in its entirety, tothe translator within the timelines agreed upon between the publisher and the translator.If there is a change of translator after approval of the grant, the publisher must advisethe Canada Council immediately and confirm that the original translator has beeninformed. The assistance of the Canada Council for the Arts must be acknowledged inthe funded book. If the work is translated but the translated version is not published orproduced, the publisher or theatre company must reimburse the Canada Council for thefull amount of the grant. The publisher must publish the translated version within threeyears of the date of application for the grant.2.8 Contact:For more details or to obtain an application form, contact Carole Boucher, Writing and PublishingSection Officer, toll-free at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 5088, or (613) 566-4414, ext. 5088 fax: (613)566-4410. Email: carole.boucher@canadacouncil.ca3.0 PROGRAM: CO-OPERATIVE PROJECTS IN WRITING AND PUBLISHINGThis program provides financial assistance for co-operative projects that increase publicawareness of, and access to, Canadian writing, books and periodicals or that directlyenhance the ability of writers or publishers to create, produce and disseminateCanadian literature.3.1 Eligibility:The program is intended to foster collective approaches to the promotion of Canadianliterature and is open to organizations or groups for co-operative or collaborativeprojects. The projects must benefit a broad range of professional writers or publisherswho are eligible for Canada Council writing grants or publishing support programs.Activities eligible for support include co-operative promotion, distribution or marketingprojects that benefit a significant number of writers or publishers. Research projects,special national conferences or professional development programs for writers orpublishers in areas directly related to the creation, production or dissemination ofCanadian literature are also eligible.Pg. 97

Activities ineligible for support include: lobbying; advocacy or representation ofmembers' interests to government; newsletters and communication between membersof an association; regular annual general meetings; and projects from individual writersor publishers.3.2 Value of Grant:There are no minimum or maximum amounts that may be requested through thisprogram. However, applicants are encouraged to seek other sources of support andcreate significant self-generated revenues. The Council can provide only a partialcontribution towards costs.3.3 How to Apply:Candidates are required to complete an application form, which is available from theWriting and Publishing Section.All applicants should present a written description of their organization or group, itsrecent accomplishments and plans for the future, and operating budgets for theprevious, current and following years, including any available audited financialstatements. Applicants must provide a description of the project for which they requireassistance, the objectives of and procedures for carrying out the project, and anticipatedproject revenues and expenses. They must demonstrate that the project will contributesignificantly towards promoting the development of Canadian literature or increasingpublic awareness of and access to Canadian literature. They must also provideinformation on how they will monitor the project and assess results.Applicants for special conference or professional development assistance should alsoprovide an outline of the purpose of the conference or professional developmentprogram, a list of expected participants, a detailed conference or professionaldevelopment schedule and a proposed budget, including expected revenues. Forspecial conferences, only those costs related to the participation of professionalCanadian writers or publishers are eligible for support.3.4 Competition Closing Dates:Applications must be postmarked (or delivered to the Canada Council) by February 15thor September 1 st .3.5 Contacts:For more detailed information on the English-language component, contact: Sue Stewart, Writingand Publishing Section Officer Telephone: toll-free at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 5574, or at (613) 566-4414, ext. 5574 E-mail: sue.stewart@canadacouncil.caFor the French-language component, contact: Carole Boucher, Writing and Publishing SectionOfficer Telephone: toll-free at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 5088, or at (613) 566-4414, ext. 5088 fax(613) 566-4410. E-mail: carole.boucher@canadacouncil.caPg. 98

4.0 PROGRAM: INTERNATIONAL TRANSLATION GRANTSThe Canada Council for the Arts provides assistance to foreign publishers for thetranslation of literary works by Canadian authors, into languages other than French orEnglish, for publication or play production abroad. Some of the translation projects arefunded jointly with the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.The Canada Council also provides a contribution of $500 or $1,000, through the TravelGrants offered by the Grants to Professional Writers program, to Canadian writerstowards the costs of international author promotion tours. For further information, writersshould contact the Writing and Publishing Section at (613) 566-4414, ext. 4531.4.1 Eligibility:Professional foreign publishers may apply for assistance toward the translation ofworks by Canadian authors that have been professionally published.Eligible categories are poetry, fiction, drama, children's literature (excludingmanuals) and literary non-fiction.Applicants must be established houses with an active backlist of at least fourliterary titles.Priority will be given to books that have been finalists for or prize winners of literaryawards administered by the Canada Council (Governor General's Literary Awards andCanada-Japan Book A ward).4.2 How to Apply:Publishers must submit a completed and signed application form, which is availablefrom the Writing and Publishing Section. The following information must be includedwith the application:general information about the applicant, including a current catalogue;the amount of the translation assistance requested, quoted in the country'scurrency and indicating the base for its calculation (per page, per word, etc.);the name, address and a list of some translations done by the translator;a copy of the translator's contract with the publisher;confirmation of the planned print run;a copy of the publisher's contract with the Canadian publisher, author or agent;a copy of the book to be translated.4.3 Value of Grant:When the translator resides in the same country as the publisher, the amount of thegrant is based on the standard translation rate in effect in the foreign publisher'scountry. If the translator resides outside the publisher's country, the amount of the grantis based on the standard rate in effect in the translator's country. Grants cover 50Pg. 99

percent of the translation costs, with the balance covered by the foreign publisher.Grants do not cover editing, printing or distribution costs.4.4 Competition Closing Date:There are no deadlines for this program. Applications may be made at any time duringthe year, but will be processed on a "first come, first served II basis. Applications mustbe submitted before the translation has been started. A priority is given to publishers ofliterary titles who are not making multiple translation requests at the same time.4.5 Conditions:In order to receive payment of the grant, the Canada Council requires the foreignpublisher to provide the Council with two copies of the translated book. The grant is paiddirectly to the publisher, who is responsible for making payment to the translator. Thetranslation must be published within two years of application, or the grant is cancelled.Please note that Canada Council assistance must be acknowledged in the book thathas received a translation grant. If the grant notification letter mentions funding by theDepartment of External Affairs and International Trade Canada, which provides acontribution to the translation costs of some of the books we support, it must also beacknowledged.4.6 Contact:For more detailed information, contact Louise Castonguay, Writing and Publishing Section, tollfreeat 1-800-263-5588, ext. 4573 or (613) 566-4414, ext. 4573. The fax number is (613) 566-4410. E-mail: louise.castonguay@canadacouncil.caThe Literary Translators Association of Canada can provide services of Canadian translators offoreign languages, and the Canada Council encourages foreign publishers to use them. For moreinformation, you may write to the Literary Translators Association at 3492 Lava! Avenue,Montreal, Québec, H2X 3C8, or telephone (514) 849-8540. Their fax number is (514) 849-6239.5.0 PROGRAMS: LITERARY READINGS BY CANADIAN WRITERS IN CANADAThe Canada Council for the Arts' program of assistance to public readings in Canadaincreases knowledge and appreciation of Canadian writing and provides opportunitiesfor writers to read from their works and discuss them with the public.5.1 Eligibility:Host OrganizationsCanadian organizations such as post-secondary institutions, public libraries, literaryassociations, museums, art galleries and community centres may apply for assistanceto invite writers to their region.Pg. 100

Participating WritersTo qualify for assistance from this program, writers must have published professionallyat least one complete work of fiction, short stories, poetry, drama, children's literature orliterary non-fiction that lends itself to public reading. (Travel guides, bibliographies,cookbooks, exhibition catalogues, instruction manuals, self-help books, textbooks andspecialized reference works are not eligible for public reading assistance). Illustrators ofchildren's books are eligible for the program, provided they have illustrated the completetext of a work. First Peoples or other oral literary tradition artists who are recognized bytheir peers as professionals and who have been paid for their work are also eligible.Invited writers must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada.5.2 Value of Grant:For an individual reading, the Canada Council will contribute a $200 reading fee paiddirectly to the writer and will reimburse the writer's travel expenses to a maximum of$400. For a joint reading, the reading fee is $100 per writer and travel expenses arereimbursed up to $300 per writer.If a writer's travel expenses exceed $400 for a single reading or $300 for a joint reading,the Canada Council asks that host organizations and writers arrange for a minimum oftwo readings in the same region. The Canada Council will assume up to $800 for awriter's travel expenses for two individual readings and up to $600 for two joint readings.If an invited writer lives outside Canada, the Canada Council will cover travel costs, upto the above limits, from the point of entry into Canada.All other expenses associated with the reading (publicity, administration costs, and thewriter's meals and accommodation while in the community) are the host organization'sresponsibility.5.3 How to Apply:Application Procedure and Support MaterialOnly host organizations may apply to this program. Applicants are required to completean application form, available from the Writing and Publishing Section, and to submitany support material requested in the application guidelines accompanying the form.Planning the ReadingOrganizations may apply for between four to 12 readings per competition, to amaximum of 12 per year (July 1 st to June 30 th ). A host may invite the same writer onlyonce during a year, and writers will be limited to a maximum of 14 Council-supportedreadings from July 1 st 1996 to June 30 th 1998. Hosts that wish to apply for fewer thanPg. 101

four readings in a competition should team up with another host organization in theirarea or region and submit the proposed readings together.5.4 Competition Closing Dates and Notification:Applications to this program are assessed in two annual competitions:For readings between November 1 st 1997 and June 30 th , 1998, applications must bereceived at the Canada Councilor postmarked no later than September 10 th , 1997.Applicants are notified of the results, in writing, by mid-October. For readings betweenJuly 1 st and December 31 st , 1998, applications must be received at the CanadaCouncilor postmarked no later than March 15 th , 1998. Applicants are notified of theresults, in writing, by the end of May.5.5 Contact:For further information, contact Louise Castonguay, Writing and Publishing Section Officer, tollfreeat 1-800-263-5588, ext. 4573, or (613) 566~414, ext. 4573. The fax number is (613) 566-4410. E-mail: louise.castonguay@canadacouncil.ca6.0 PROGRAM: GRANTS TO LITERARY AND ART MAGAZINESGrants to Literary and Art Magazines encourage artistic expression and fosterawareness of the contemporary arts and literature in Canada, through support for thepublication of literary and art magazines.6.1 Eligibility:Publishers of magazines that meet the criteria listed below are eligible to apply.The publisher must have published at least three issues before applying for agrant and must be committed to a continuing magazine publishing program.(Magazines with fewer publications may be eligible to the New MagazinesComponent listed below).The publisher must have identified the target audience for the magazine anddeveloped an appropriate distribution method to reach it.The publisher must have a paid circulation (single copies, subscriptions, backissues) of at least 50 percent of the copies printed (for magazines linked with anassociation, or sharing financial or editorial resources with another organization,only copies sold to non-members are taken into consideration).The publisher must have and honour a clear policy with respect to the use ofcontributors' writing and intellectual property.The magazine must be written principally in English, French or one of the Nativelanguages- .The magazine must be at least 75 percent Canadian owned.The magazine must be published at least twice a year.The magazine must have a demonstrated editorial capability and financial stability.The magazine must focus mainly on previously unpublished material.Pg. 102

The magazine must have a minimum print run of 500 copies per issue and notexceed a print run of 25,000 copies per issue.Electronically published magazines are eligible if they are published on a regular basis.They must meet the same content and quality criteria as do magazines printed on paper(including a clearly established and honoured policy respecting the use of writers'intellectual property). Publishers of electronic magazines must submit eight printedcopies, eight CD-ROM copies or their Internet address.New Magazines ComponentThe program includes a component reserved for new magazines devoted to literatureand contemporary art in Canada. Seed grants of between $2,000 and $5,000 will beawarded to magazines judged most deserving in terms of literary and artistic potential.New magazines may receive only one grant under this component; subsequently, theywill be considered under the general competition of the program.The same eligibility criteria apply as for the program of grants to literary and artmagazines, with the exception of the following technical criteria:publication of one issue rather that three before applying for a grant;minimum number of 100 copies sold.6.2 Value of Grant:The amount of the Canada Council's grant, except for the New Magazines Component,is based on the magazine's demonstrated need for support, a peer assessmentcommittee evaluation of their excellence (as described below under Assessment), theproposed publishing schedule and the number of issues published the previous year.The amount of the grant will not exceed 150 percent of a magazine's earned revenues(advertising, paid circulation and any private fund-raising). Publishers have two years toachieve this goal.6.3 How to Apply:Applicants must complete an application form, which is available from the Writing andPublishing Section. Application forms must be accompanied by the following supportmaterial:a letter or report clearly describing the magazine's mandate, recentachievements, marketing initiatives and new projects;eight copies of the three most recent issues, if the publisher is applying for thefirst time ( applicants who are currently supported by this program must havealready submitted eight copies of the previous and current years' issues);a copy of the most recent printing bill for the magazine;Pg. 103

a copy of the most recent financial statement (for magazines requesting $25,000or more, a copy of the most recent audited financial statements); a copy of a recent second-class Publishers' Statement of Mailing, stamped by CanadaPost at the time of delivery, if the magazine has a second-class postal permit; an up-to-date list of the various distributors used for the magazine.6.4 Competition Closing Date:Completed applications and support material must be postmarked or received at theCanada Council no later than 1 April.6.5 Contact:For more information, or to obtain an application form, contact Josiane Polidori, Writing andPublishing Section Officer, toll-free at 1-800-263-5588, eA1. 5576, or (613) 566-4414 ext. 5576.The fax number is (613) 566-4410. E-mail: josiane.polidori@canadacouncil.ca7.0 PROGRAM: GRANTS FOR PROFESSIONAL WRITERS: CREATIVEWRITING, TRAVEL AND AUTHOR RESMENCIESCreative Writing Grants provide support to authors working on new projects in thefields of fiction, poetry, children's literature, comic art/narrative books or literary nonfiction.The program is also open to literary projects that are innovative or founded ontechnology, and in which the creation of literature is central.Travel Grants enable writers to respond to invitations to occasions that ~re important totheir career, such as speaking at a national or international conference, receiving officialhonours or prizes, or attending a launching of their book by a foreign publisher. Travelexpenses for research related to a writing project must be included in an application fora Creative Writing Grant.Author Residencies provide financial assistance to organizations (e.g. postsecondaryinstitutions, public libraries or writers' associations) that wish to retain the services of awriter-in-residence and are able to match the contribution made by the Canada Councilfor the Arts. The purpose of the residency is to encourage exchanges between theauthor and the community, and to enable the author to work on a writing project.7.1 Eligibility:Writers must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada.Writers must have had at least one book published by a professional publishing houseor a minimum of two major texts (short stories, articles, etc.) published on two separateoccasions in literary magazines, recognized periodicals or anthologies. Normally, workpublished in periodicals should be in the same literary genre as the project beingsubmitted. For poetry, a minimum of four published poems is required.Pg. 104

The Canada Council accepts writing projects in all languages.Literary artists working in oral traditions are also eligible. They must be recognized asprofessionals by their peers (artists who work in the same artistic tradition), havespecialized training in the field (not necessarily in academic institutions) and have beenpaid for their work.Collaborative projects are accepted in this program, and writers may collaborate withprofessional artists from disciplines other than writing.Creative Writing Grant recipients will be expected to devote the majority of their time totheir writing. Applicants must intend to work on a new writing project, normally plannedfor book-length publication, unless they are applying for a $5,000 grant where requestsfor feature articles are eligible.Creative Writing Grants for $15,000 or $20,000 are available only to writers who havea minimum of two books in print and who are still active in their profession.Travel Grants do not cover transportation costs of authors to give readings or to attendbook fairs. In addition, promotional tours abroad organized by Canadian bookpublishers are not eligible under this program.Individual artists may receive up to two Creative Writing Grants in any 48-monthperiod. However, the Canada Council will accept one request for a Travel Grant peryear. Applicants must have submitted a final report on the use of any previous CanadaCouncil grant to be eligible to apply to this program.Hosts for Author Residencies must be able to demonstrate that they have theorganizational and financial capacities to host a Canadian writer in an effective andprofessional manner. Hosts are encouraged to develop public lecture series orinnovative ways of fostering public appreciation for Canadian writing within the activitiesplanned for the writer-in-residence. Innovative residencies that involve communities nottypically exposed to Canadian literature are particularly encouraged. Writers-inresidenceare expected to devote a minimum of60 percent of their time to their writingand should not have any regular teaching duties.7.2 Value of Grant:Creative Writing Grants:$20,000 (for a maximum of one year),$15,000 (for a maximum of nine months),$10,000 (for a maximum of six months) or$5,000 (for a maximum of three months).Pg. 105

Travel Grants:$500 and $1,000 (applicable primarily to transportation costs).Author Residencies:Contributions of $5,000, $10,000, $15,000 and $20,000 are available for residencies ofbetween two months and one year. For residencies of less than two months, hosts mustapply for more than one writer (normally hosted at different times) for a total request of$5,000. Hosts are expected to provide a significant financial contribution (i.e. normally,to match the level of support of the Canada Council).7.3 How to Apply:Applicants are required to complete an application form and submit the required supportmaterial, including up to 30 pages of current work. Candidates should request forms atleast two weeks before the competition closing date. The Canada Council will not sendapplication forms by fax or E-mail.Requests for Creative Writing Grants should be made on a Grants to IndividualArtists - Professional Writers application form. Applicants for Travel Grants (excludingtravel for research) must complete the Travel Grants form.Requests for Author Residencies should be made by the host organization, using theAuthor Residencies form. Before applying, hosts must have secured the agreement ofthe writer to the terms of the residency. Each host organization has to fill out oneapplication form, even if several writers participate in the residency program.Candidates applying to write in languages other than English or French must completethe application form in English or French. They must submit an English or Frenchtranslation of the sample of their work, as well as the original work. Such applicantsshould also submit the names and addresses of two independent, professional writerswho work in their creative language and who could provide an assessment. Literaryartists working in oral traditions should speak to a Writing and Publishing Section Officerabout the support material required; this normally takes the form of four copies of anaudio or video cassette.7.4 Competition Closing Dates:French-Language Grants: For all categories except Travel Grants, April 1 stEnglish-Language Grants: For all categories except Travel Grants, October 1 stTravel Grants: There are no application closing dates for these grants, but applicantsare advised to submit their request at least one month before the date of departure.Applicants who wish to have the results before their departure should apply two to threemonths in advance.Pg. 106

7.5 Contact:For more information or to obtain an application form, contact Silvie Bernier, Writing andPublishing Section Officer, tol1-free at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 5537, or (613) 566-4414, ext. 5537fax (613) 566-4410. E-mail: silvie.bernier@canadacouncil.ca8.0 PROGRAM: FIRST PEOPLES WORDS: PRINTED AND SPOKENThis program offers two types of grants, which provide project assistance for thecreation, production and dissemination of First Peoples literary and oratory arts. TheGrants to Individuals are for First Peoples writers and storytellers, and the Grants toPublishers and Collectives are for Aboriginal-controlled publishing houses, periodicalsand collectives. First Peoples include Status, Non-Status, Métis and Inuit people.8.1 Eligibility:This program fosters long-term benefits acquired through support of capital purchase,professional development or special projects by First Peoples writers, publishers andstorytellers living in Canada. Priority will be given to projects that are not eligible forother Canada Council for the Arts programs. Book and periodical publishers mustdemonstrate that they meet, or intend to meet, the basic eligibility requirements of theCanada Council's Writing and Publishing Section.8.2 Value of Grants: The Grants to Individuals provide a maximum of $4,000. The Grants to Publishers and Collectives provide a maximum of $lO,OOO.8.3 How to Apply:Grants to IndividualsApplicants are required to:complete an application form, available from the Writing and Publishing Section;provide a one-page narrative of their written/storytelling/publishing history anddescribe how the grant would provide long-term benefit to the development ofFirst Peoples literary and oratory arts (include information on how the project willreach its intended audience)include a 20-page sample of their current written work or an audio/video cassetteof non-written material, published or unpublished.provide a comprehensive budget for the project, showing revenues andexpenses.Pg. 107

Grants to Publishers and CollectivesApplicants are required to:complete an application form, available from the Writing and Publishing Section.provide a one-page narrative of the publisher's/collective's history and describehow the grant would provide long-term benefit to the development of FirstPeoples literary and oratory arts (include information on how the project willreach its intended audience)provide a comprehensive budget showing revenues and expenses, and includequotations where significant capital purchase is involved.8.4 Competition Closing Date:The deadline is May 15 th .8.5 Contact:For more information or to obtain an application form, contact Louise Castonguay, Writing andPublishing Section, toll-free at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 4573 or (613) 566-4414, ext. 4573 fax (613)566-4410. E-mail: louise.castonguay@canadacouncil.ca9.0 PROGRAM: PROGRAMS IN INTERDISCIPLINARY AND PERFORMANCE ARTInterdisciplinary Work and Performance Art Creation and Touring Grants9.1 Eligibility:Creation assistance is available for artists who draw upon and integrate various artforms. This includes performance, performance art and various oral arts traditions.Grants also assist touring projects that reinforce touring infrastructure and contribute tothe development of increasingly appreciative and knowledgeable audiences.9.2 Deadline: June 15 th and December 1 st9.3 Contact: Yasmin Karim, 1-800-263-5588, ext. 4251 or (613) 566-4414, ext. 4251Outreach Program: New Audience and Market Development AssistanceThe objectives of the Outreach Program are to contribute to audience development andto increase dissemination opportunities for Canadian art through touring, circulation,presentation and distribution of the arts in Canada. This program supports travel topromotional events, performances and exhibitions, meetings, workshops andnetworking sessions that increase dissemination opportunities.Pg. 108

The Outreach Program provides assistance to:professional Canadian performing media and visual artists;artists' representatives (such as managers, agents, distributors, art dealers,gallery directors and co-ordinators of artist-run centres);non-profit presenters and programmers;curators, independent or otherwise;artists' associations, networks and promotional events organizers.This program has four components:a) Travel Assistance for Presenters and CuratorsTravel assistance is available to non-profit Canadian presenters and curators,independent or otherwise, who wish to attend an event to preview artistic work inCanada to consider presenting the work in their ongoing programming.9.1 Eligibility:Eligible applicants include producers, curators, promoters, programmers, co-ordinatorsof artist-run centres, gallery directors, festival directors, program directors and otherartistic directors. An eligible event is defined as an artistic performance, show, exhibitionor program presented in Canada by professional Canadian artists or companies eligiblefor Canada Council support. Travel to contact events is not eligible for assistance.9.2 Eligible Expenses:Travel assistance is provided to cover the kilometric allowance for travel by automobileor the return excursion fare for travel by air, train or bus. All other expenses are theresponsibility of the applicant.9.3 Value and Payment of Grant:Payment is made after the event, upon receipt of proof of the travel expenditure. Afterthe event, successful applicants must provide a brief report and assessment of the workseen. They should also indicate whether the work is appropriate for their marketplaceand, if known, whether they intend to program the artist/company. An applicant mayapply several times throughout the year, but generally a maximum of $2,000 per year(April 1 st to March 31 st ) is available per applicant.9.4 How to Apply:Applicants are required to complete the first page of the Outreach Program applicationform and Schedule B. Applicants should indicate in their project description how theartistic work to be previewed fits into their programming objectives.Pg. 109

) Networking AssistanceMeetings and Networking SessionsAssistance is available to Canadian artists, presenters, curators, programmers andartists' representatives who wish to meet for the specific purpose of creating newnetworks and/or developing existing networks for the dissemination of the arts.9.1 Eligibility:An eligible meeting or networking session would bring together the main players in aspecific art form or a given geographic area to discuss issues directly related todissemination.Normally, board meetings, general meetings, etc. are not eligible for assistance.Requests are generally co-ordinated and submitted by a professional association,cultural organization or ad hoc group representing the applicants.9.2 Eligible Expenses:Eligible expenses include the kilometric allowance for travel by automobile or the returnexcursion airfare, train fare or bus fare. Accommodation and professional developmentexpenses are also eligible, according to the type of event proposed. The participantsmust contribute financially to the proposed event.WorkshopsIn response to requests from networks, presenters, curators, artists, artists'representatives, artists' associations, contact event organizers and provincialgovernments, the Canada Council provides assistance to hold intensive workshops toincrease knowledge about dissemination activities and to develop dissemination skillsacross Canada.9.1 Eligibility:Eligible topics include development of knowledge of the artistic product, strategicprogramming, marketing the art form, tour organization, and exhibition circulation anddistribution strategies.9.2 Eligible Expenses:Eligible expenses include transportation costs, fees and per diem allowances forfacilitators and/or resource persons. Materials and other expenses may also be eligible,according to the type of event proposed. The host organization must contributefinancially to the proposed workshop.Pg. 110

9.3 Value and Payment of Grant:Normally, a maximum of $4,000 per project is available to cover expenses. Uponapproval of the project, the approved amount will be sent immediately to the grantrecipient. After the networking session or workshop, successful applicants must providea brief report including the participants' assessment of the networking session orworkshop and proof of the expenses incurred.9.4 How to Apply:Applicants for Networking Assistance are required to complete the first page of theOutreach Program application form and Schedule C. Requests must indicate how thenetworking session or workshops will help the participants further their collaboration ortheir knowledge of a specific issue related to dissemination. The request must include alist of proposed participants and a detailed budget outlining both the applicant'scontribution and the amount requested from the Canada Council.c) Promotional Events Travel AssistanceAssistance for Showcasing ArtistsCanadian promotional events that showcase artists or exhibit artworks are eligible toapply for travel funds on behalf of showcasing artists from outside the province, territoryor region where the event is being held.9.1 Eligibility:Eligible promotional events include art fairs, trade fairs, contact events and showcases.9.2 Eligible Expenses:Travel costs are eligible for each of the showcasing artists, for any technical assistantsdeemed essential, and for one artists' representative (e.g. manager, agent, distributor,art dealer, gallery director or co-ordinator of an artist-run centre). Freight expenses forartwork to be exhibited and performance-related materials may be covered at thediscretion of the Canada Council for the Arts.9.3 Value and Payment of Grant:Grant amounts will vary from event to event according to the number of showcasingartists approved for Canada Council travel assistance. Generally, grants range between$6,000 and $12,000 per promotional event per year. Upon approval of the grant, theapproved amount will be sent immediately to the promotional event, which will distributethe moneys to the showcasing artists who will receive travel assistance. After the event,successful applicants must provide a brief report outlining the final list of artistsshowcased and a statement of expenditures for the event.Pg. 111

9.4 How to Apply:Applicants are required to complete the first page of the Outreach Program applicationform and Schedule A. In addition, applicants must provide a list of the artists andperformances and/or artworks to be presented, as well as related promotional material.Assistance for Artists' RepresentativesTravel assistance is available to Canadian professional artists' representatives who wishto attend a promotional event in Canada and who are not representing artists receivingtravel assistance as described above in component I a).9.5 Eligibility:Eligible promotional events include art fairs, trade fairs, contact events and showcases.9.6 Eligible Expenses:Travel assistance is provided to cover the kilometric allowance for travel by automobileor the return excursion fare for travel by air, train or bus. All other expenses are theresponsibility of the applicant.9.7 Value and Payment of Grant:Travel assistance of up to $1,000 per year is available for each management company,agency or artists' representative. Payment is made after the event, upon receipt of proofof expenditure.9.8 How to Apply:Applicants are required to complete the first page of the Outreach Program applicationform and Schedule B. Applicants should include in their project description their specificobjectives in attending this event and the list of artists represented.d) Circulation and Dissemination Development AssistanceAssistance is available to artists and artists' representatives who wish to meet withpresenters, programmers and curators.9.1 Eligibility:The meetings must be held in advance of a planned circulation, dissemination or touringproject, for the purpose of booking additional engagements and confirming tentativedates. At least one venue or site for the dissemination project must have beenconfirmed in writing prior to the meeting. For theatre and music applicants, projectsPg. 112

must relate to a specific planned tour already funded by their Canada Councildisciplinary section before they are eligible for assistance.9.2 Eligible Expenses:Travel assistance is provided to cover the kilometric allowance for travel by automobileor the return excursion fare for travel by air, train or bus, as well as per diem expenses.9.3 Value and Payment of Grant:A maximum of $2,000 per project is available to cover expenses, and applicants mayapply only once per year for this type of assistance. Upon approval of the project, theapproved amount will be sent immediately to the grant recipient. After the project iscompleted, successful applicants must provide a brief report including proof of the travelexpenses.9.4 How to Apply:Applicants are required to complete the first page of the Outreach Program applicationform and Schedule C. Applicants should include in their project description theirobjectives for the project as well as an itinerary listing the programmers, curators andpresenters with whom they will be meeting.e) For all Components of the Outreach Program9.1 Regionality:Due to the vastness of the geographic regions across Canada, some applicants may beeligible to request funds in excess of the maximum grant amounts outlined in the Valueand Payment of Grant sections in this information sheet. Generally, transportation costswill cover interprovincial travel only. Travel within a province or territory may be coveredon an exceptional basis when the distance is greater than 500 km (one way).9.2 Competition Closing Dates:There are no deadlines for this program. Applicants must, however, apply well inadvance of the planned activity, as indicated in the following table:Component lead time required:travel assistance for presenters and curators: six weeksnetworking assistance: two monthspromotional events travel assistance: three monthscirculation and dissemination development assistance: two monthsPg. 113

9.3 Conditions of Grant:If grant recipients are unable to undertake the proposed project or travel for any reason,they must notify the Strategic Initiatives unit immediately and return in full the fundsreceived. Federal and provincial taxes are not allowable expenses for applicants whoare registered under GST or PST regulations and will be reimbursed.9.4 Contact:For more detailed information or to request an application form, please contact Sandra Bender inthe Strategic Initiatives unit, toll-free at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 5272, or (613) 566-4414, ext. 5272fax (613) 566-4404. E-mail: sandra.bender@canadacouncil.caThe Canada Council for the Arts maintains a number of publications that are updated on a regularbasis to assist arts professionals in disseminating the arts. A list of publications is available fromthe Strategic Initiatives unit.10.0 PROGRAM: ARTS TRAINING PROGRAMS OF THE NATIONAL ABORIGINALACHIEVEMENT FOUNDATIONThe Arts Training Programs provide support funding to young Aboriginal people withan interest in the arts. The programs are administered by the National AboriginalAchievement Foundation (formerly known as the Canadian Native Arts Foundation)with funds from the Department of Canadian Heritage and other federal departments.Specific objectives include:stimulating interest in the arts among young Aboriginal people;supporting those who have both an interest and talent in the arts; andawarding scholarships and grants for arts and culture training to Aboriginal youthand emerging Aboriginal artists.10.1 Eligibility:The programs are open to all Aboriginal people and organizations.10.2 Contact: Call: (416) 926-0775 Fax: (416) 926-7554 Write: National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation Suite 33A. 70 Yorkville Avenue Toronto,Ontario M5R 1B9Pg. 114

DEPARTMENT OF CANADIAN HERITAGE1.0 PROGRAM: PUBLICATIONS ASSISTANCE PROGRAMThe principal objectives of the Program are to provide Canadian readers with affordableaccess to printed Canadian cultural products, namely periodicals, commercialnewsletters and weekly newspapers; ensuring accessibility, within rural communities, tosmall community weekly newspapers and providing distribution support to minorityofficial language and ethnic weekly newspapers.The Program is directed to publishers of Canadian-owned and - controlled, paidcirculation publications that are published and printed in Canada and meet certaineditorial and advertising requirements. The Program also includes a component forlibrary books administered by Canada Post Corporation. The assistance provided topublishers of Canadian publications and to public libraries consists of funded postalrates. In order to be eligible for funded postal rates, Canadian periodicals, weeklynewspapers and commercial newsletters must meet specific criteria related to thelength of time in operation, ownership and control, minimum paid circulation, place ofpublication, editing, typesetting and printing, advertising content, frequency and saleprice.1.1 Contact: Publications Assistance Program Department of Canadian Heritage l5 Eddy Street, 15-4D HullQC K1A 0M5 Tel: 1-800-641-9221 or (819) 997-4974 Fax: (819) 997-4995 E-mail: pap@pch.gc.ca or (819) 997-49742.0 PROGRAM: CULTURAL INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT FUNDThe Cultural Industries Development Fund targets entrepreneurs working in book andmagazine publishing, sound recording, film and video production and multimedia. Itsobjective is to support Canadian cultural production by providing a range of financialservices, especially term loans. The Fund is sponsored by the Department of CanadianHeritage and administered by the Business Development Bank of Canada. Access tothe Fund is limited to the production sector of the cultural industries.Created in 1984, the Cultural Initiatives Program provides project-based financialassistance to Canadian non-profit, incorporated professional arts and culturalorganizations to undertake specific activities. The Program is administered through theDepartment's Regional Offices. The annual deadline for submissions is April 30.Main objectives of the program are:To increase Canadian audiences for Canadian arts products;To give Canadians better access to professional arts products;To increase employment opportunities for professional Canadian artists;To improve management practices;Pg. 115

To establish and improve cultural equipment and infrastructure.The Program has three components:Component I - Strategic Development AssistanceComponent II - Capital AssistanceComponent III - Festivals and Special Arts Events.Priority is being placed on Component III, Festivals and Special Arts Events.Component Ill, Festivals and Special Arts Events:Provides assistance to arts festivals and special arts events that demonstrate a nationalscope, defined as: involving professional artists from at least three provinces orterritories, or from two provinces in the case of predominantly Francophone festivalsand events. Festivals and events must have a minimum of 50% Canadian participationin past and proposed programming, and must take place over a period of at least threeconsecutive days. The Department's maximum contribution is up to 15% of total eligiblecosts, or $200,000 - whichever is less. The Cultural Initiatives Program currentlysupports over 150 festivals and Special Arts Events across the country. Altogetherthese events reached more than 10 million Canadians in 1995.2.1 Contact:Cultural Initiatives Program, Department of Canadian Heritage, 15 Eddy Street, 3rd Floor Hull,QC, KIA 0M5, Phone: (819) 994-9612 Fax: (819) 994-6249 E-mail: cip_pic@pcb.gc.ca3.0 PROGRAM: YOUNG CANADA WORKSYoung Canada Works is designed to provide summer jobs to young people. It has fourcomponents:Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages;Young Canada Works in National Parks and Historic Sites;Young Canada Works in Heritage Institutions; andYoung Canada Works for Urban Aboriginal YouthFunding is provided to private sector and non-government organizations to createsummer jobs. Financial assistance for travel and accommodation costs is also availableto participants.3.1 Eligibility:This initiative is open to youth, business, and non-government organizations. Thequalifications, with respect to each component, for youth are:Pg. 116

Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages-bilingual post-secondarystudents; Young Canada Works in National Parks and Historic Sites-students aged 16-18(supervisor positions for those aged 25 and under); Young Canada Works in Heritage Institutions-secondary and post-secondarystudents aged 16-30; and Young Canada Works for Aboriginal Urban Youth-secondary and post-secondarystudents and graduates, and unemployed Aboriginal youth under the age of 25.Employers from the private sector, as well as various national and communityorganizations, seeking summer students, may be eligible to participate in YoungCanada Works in Both Official Languages.Contact:Toll-Free: 1 800 935-5555 Fax: (613) 941-5992 Internet: http://www.pch.gc.caWrite: Department of Canadian Heritage15 Eddy Street. 12th Floor Hull, Québec K1A 0M54.0 PROGRAM: NORTHERN DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMThe Northern Distribution Program (NDP) was approved by Treasury Board in 1988to provide financial assistance for the operation of a northern satellite distributionsystem, and to deliver a mixture of northern and aboriginal programming by:promoting and encouraging the development and use of aboriginal languagesthrough modern technological means;providing television programming which reflects and enhances the social,political, economical and cultural life of all northern and native residents; and byproviding educational and informational programming relevant to Northerners.Television Northern Canada (TVNC), an independent, non-profit federallyincorporated organization licensed by the CRTC to operate a northern satellitedistribution system, has been the sole recipient of funding under this program since1988. Federal assistance is in the form of an annual contribution which by 1998-99 willbe for $2.1 million. The Department is negotiating with TVNC a potential transfer of theadministration of the Northern Distribution Program to an Aboriginal broadcasting entity.Also involved in the negotiations are the thirteen Aboriginal broadcasters funded by theNorthern Native Broadcast Access Program (NNBAP), managed by the Native Citizens'Directorate in the Canadian Identity sector. NNBAP has been in existence since 1983,and six of the thirteen NNBAP recipients are members of TVNC. Among the thirteenAboriginal broadcasters receiving funding from NNBAP is Inuit BroadcastingCorporation, the largest and possibly most influential of TVNC's members. It has playeda large role in the development of electronic media for the Inuit of Nunavut, and in thiscapacity, was the first of the aboriginal broadcasters to use videoconferencing for boardPg. 117

meetings linking Ottawa and Iqaluit. By breaking new ground, it encourages theremaining members by example that many things are possible and achievable.5.0 PROGRAM: CANADA TELEVISION AND CABLE PRODUCTION FUND (CTCPF)In the Fall of 1996, the Minister of Canadian Heritage announced the creation of theCanada Television and Cable Production Fund (CTCPF) to ensure the development ofprogramming in the essential categories of drama, variety, children's shows,documentaries, and performing arts in English, French and Aboriginal languages. Thisgovernment-industry partnership provides funds to maintain and increase the quantityand quality of Canadian programming in light of the multi-channel universe approaches.The Fund is an independent, non-profit corporation, governed by a Board of Directorscomprised of representatives from the television, cable, production and film and videodistribution industries, as well as representatives from the Department of CanadianHeritage and Telefilm Canada. The Fund is a combination of the private-sector's CableProduction Fund and Telefilm Canada's Broadcast Development Production Fund andis administered by both parties. The Directorate's role is to administer two ContributingAgreements with Telefilm Canada, as well as the Cable Production Fund. TheDirectorate does not involve itself in the application process or the selection ofrecipients.5.1 Objectives:to increase the amount of quality Canadian programming available to Canadianson television;to enhance the Industry's capacity to produce and distribute domestic televisionprograms;to maintain and increase broadcast presence of distinct Canadian programs,including feature-length films;to create employment and growth in the sector; andto encourage greater export opportunities.5.2 Funding:The Fund has two streams: the Licence Fee Program and the Equity InvestmentProgram. The criteria of eligibility and registration forms for these two programs areavailable by contacting the CTCPF via Telefilm Canada.5.3 Contact: Head Office: Tour de la Banque Nationale, 600 de la Gauchetiere Street West, 14th Floor,Montreal, Québec, H3B 4L8, Phone: (514) 283-6363, Fax: (514) 283-8212 Offices in Canada: Toronto: 2 Bloor Street West, 22nd Floor, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3E2, Phone:(416) 973-6436, Fax: (416) 973-8606 Halifax: 5523 Spring Garden Road, Suite 206, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3T1, Phone: (902) 426-8425, Fax: (902) 426-4445 Vancouver: 350- 375 Water Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 5C6, Phone: (604) 666-1566, Fax: (604) 666- 7754Pg. 118

6.0 PROGRAM: YOUNG CANADA WORKS INTERNATIONALLYThis program will allow young Canadian graduates from diverse cultural and linguisticbackgrounds to participate in internship programs that will enable them to get a betterunderstanding of the international market, to develop networks in their field of expertiseand to cross-network with other areas, thereby improving their employability and leadingto lasting employment.Work experience will be designed to develop international tourism, disseminateCanadian cultural products and second-language training materials/methods andpromotional tools associated with these products and areas of expertise.6.1 Benefits to Participants:Participants will gain valuable experience, develop contacts and knowledge that will bean asset when competing for jobs. This experience will give them an advantage in acompetitive, global economy and market.6.2 Clientele:College and university graduates normally under 30 years of age, in the various fieldsappropriate to the projects funded. In some cases, students will have to be able to workin English and French, or in other international languages.6.3 Partners:The Department will identify coordinating agencies whose role will be to find potentialsponsors/employers from small- and medium-sized enterprises or from non-profitorganizations with an interest in international markets.6.4 Contact:Interested applicants can call the Government of Canada Youth Info Line at 1 800 935-5555 formore information.7.0 PROGRAM: YOUNG CANADA WORKS IN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYThis program is designed to provide meaningful work experiences for young participantsin the cultural and heritage sectors. Through this program, young Canadians willenhance their creativity and problem-solving capacity, develop custom software andtransfer of know-how; contribute to on-line content design and access, contribute to thesafeguarding of cultural and heritage records and collections in new media, includingthe management of electronic records. The program will improve access to anddissemination of information on Canada's history and achievements through newcommunication and information technologies.Pg. 119

7.1 Benefits to Participants:Participants will benefit from working with experts in the cultural and heritage sectors,acquiring knowledge and skills that will be attractive assets for future employment inthese sectors and/or for developing the experience/confidence necessary for them toseek self-employment/consulting opportunities. This program will provide youngCanadian graduates with a wide range of challenging research and applicationopportunities that will help them gain valuable work experience and skills. These skillswill be portable in the knowledge-based economy or useful for self-employment insmall- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the non-profit sector and with voluntaryorganizations in the cultural and heritage fields.7.2 Clientele:Unemployed and under-employed college and university graduates normally under theage of30 in the various fields appropriate to the projects funded; graduates of a scienceprogram in the case of Science Horizons.7.3 Contact:Call the Government of Canada Youth Info Line at 1800 935-5555 for more information.8.0 PROGRAM: MULTICULTURALISM PROGRAMMulticulturalism is a fundamental characteristic of Canadian society. Since 1971, thefederal Multiculturalism Policy has contributed to a vision of Canadian society basedupon such Canadian values as equality and mutual respect regardless of race, ethnicity,language or religion. The policy encourages participation by all citizens in building andshaping Canada through support of three fundamental goals -- identity, civicparticipation and social justice. Identity strives to foster a society that recognizes,respects and reflects a diversity of cultures such that people of all backgrounds feel asense of belonging and attachment to Canada. Civic Participation seeks to develop,among Canada's diverse people, active citizens with both the capacity and opportunityto participate in shaping the future of their communities and their country. Social Justicelooks to build a society that ensures fair and equitable treatment and that respects thedignity and accommodates people of all origins.The Multiculturalism Program of the Department of Canadian Heritage undertakes arange of initiatives to foster activities promoting these goals. One initiative, fundingassistance, encourages a social development approach to issues highlightingcommunity initiative and self help.8.1 Eligibility:The Program accepts funding applications from not-for-profit or community-basedorganizations (e.g. including ad hoc committees; multicultural and ethnoculturalorganizations, associations or centres; non-governmental organizations; coalitions;Pg. 120

umbrella organizations). In addition, public institutions, private enterprises (for specific,limited purposes), and individual Canadian citizens and landed immigrants may apply.8.2 Objectives:All proposals should address one or more of the following Multiculturalism Programobjectives:To assist in the development of strategies that facilitate the full and activeparticipation of ethnic, racial, religious and cultural communities in Canadiansociety.To facilitate collective community initiatives and responses to ethnic, racial,religious and cultural conflict and hate motivated activities.To improve the ability of public institutions to respond to ethnic, racial, religiousand cultural diversity by assisting in the identification and removal of barriers toequitable access and by supporting the involvement of diverse communities inpublic decision making processes.To encourage and assist in the development of inclusive policies, programs andpractices within Federal Departments and Agencies so that they may meet theirobligations under the Canadian Multiculturalism Act.To increase public awareness, understanding and informed public dialogue aboutmulticulturalism, racism and cultural diversity in Canada.8.3 Criteria:To be eligible, all proposals must meet the general evaluation criteria as listed below:Does the project identify clear objectives and expected outcomes?Does the project include a plan to assess the impact of the project and measureits results?Does the project provide a detailed budget including: an explanation of the needfor Multiculturalism funding; a description of how funding will be used; and, alisting of financial and other resources from different sources which will supportthe project?Does the project involve those individuals, or groups, most affected by theactivity throughout key phases of the project -- development, planning,implementation and evaluation?Does the project demonstrate involvement and assistance of key stakeholders(other organizations, institutions, communities and individuals) who are involvedin the issue and who can have an impact on the outcome of the project?Does the project include a plan to distribute and share, as widely as possible, theinformation, knowledge and/or experience that has been gained?The Program relies on productive partnerships with like-minded organizations to helpachieve the five Program objectives. These partnerships are formed through projectstargeted at improving Canadian society. Such projects encompass a range of activitiesPg. 121

which can be grouped into four basic types: community development, institutionaldevelopment, public education and/or research.Your project proposal must identify a type of activity and include how it addresses theapplicable guidelines. Projects may fall within more than one type of activity. Beforebeginning your proposal, discuss how best to identify the activity with a departmentalprogram officer.8.4 Guidelines for Community Development Projects:Community development projects support the efforts of people to define issues facingtheir communities and to develop solutions that are most appropriate to theircircumstances. The hallmarks of development -- community initiative andempowerment, and community self-help and mutual help -- are fundamental to theactive practice of civic participation.A community development project should:Contribute to the practice of active citizenship-Demonstrate the active involvement of those most affected by the issueaddressed and build upon the strengths and resources of the community.Be sensitive to and reflect cultural differences-Enlist the support of as broad a range of relevant organizations and institutionsas possible. Build upon the knowledge and experience gained through similar orrelated work done by others.Accommodate diverse points of view from within communities.Develop greater understanding and build opportunities for continuing cooperationwith those stakeholders who have contributed to the project.8.5 Guidelines for Institutional Development Projects:Institutional development projects, which may be initiated by either communityorganizations or institutions, are designed to ensure that public institutions becomemore responsive to and reflective of the diverse population which they serve.An institutional development project should:Be guided by the needs and concerns identified by the communities mostaffected.Build upon the knowledge and experience gained through similar or related workdone by others.Be based on a solid understanding of the corporate/organizational culture andtraditions of the institution.Engage the institution in a process of reflection and assessment of internalsystems, policies, practices and programs.Pg. 122

Enjoy the commitment and support of senior managers, including the most seniorofficer of the institution.Ensure that the institution is able to integrate the project into its overall corporateframework.Work towards change which will be sustained by the independent commitment,efforts and resources of the institution.Help the institution assume a more prominent role or leadership in participationissues.8.6 Guidelines for Public Education Projects:Public education projects are those which seek to improve public understanding ofmulticulturalism and racism and contribute to informed public dialogue and action onissues related to ethnic and racial diversity in Canada, and other broad social issuesaffecting their communities.A public education project should:Ensure clear and consistent communications on intentions and actions.Define target audiences and messages clearly.Give careful consideration to interests, concerns and the current level ofknowledge of the intended target audience.Build upon information gathered through research and the experience gainedfrom other public education activities-Support the inclusion of ethnic and racial minorities in the arena of public debate.Demonstrate respect for differing views and opinions and dissent.8.7 Guidelines for Research Projects:Research projects funded by the Multiculturalism Program engage in the systematicinvestigation and study of data and information in order to increase knowledge andunderstanding of issues related to ethnic and racial diversity in Canada.A research project should:Respond to needs identified through the work of the Multiculturalism Programin the areas of social development, institutional development, public educationand research.Be part of or contribute to a broader body of work and advance the research inthat area of study.Include a review of existing related research in order to set the work within awider context of study.Involve and draw upon the advice of members of communities which are studiedor affected by the research.Adhere to generally accepted ethical standards which have been established forresearch.Pg. 123

Benefit from the collaboration and advice of other researchers, academics andexperts.Include a plan for the strategic dissemination of research results to decisionmakers,the community under study and the widest possible range of interestedmembers of the public.8.8 How to Apply:A single application form and process is used to apply for funding. We want tounderstand your project, how you plan to carry it out and how it will help achieve theobjectives of the Multiculturalism Program.Any request for funding must:be submitted on the application form; and,include a project proposal in the format described. This format will helpapplicants work with a program officer to ensure that all information needed forassessment and recommendation is included.Contact: National: Canadian Heritage National Office, 11 th Floor, Room 11C1, 25 Eddy Street, Hull,Québec, K1A, 0M5, Tel: (819) 994-2020, Fax: (819) 953-9228, E-Mail: multi_Canada@pch.gc.caAtlantic Region Canadian Heritage, Building 223, Legion Road, Pleasantville, P.O. Box 5879, St. John's, Newfoundland,A1C 5X4, Tel: (709) 772-5364, Fax: (709) 772-2940, E-Mail: multi-stjohns@pch.gc.ca Canadian Heritage, 1045 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Unit 106, Moncton, New Brunswick, E1C 1H1Tel: (506) 851-7066, Fax: (506) 851-7079, E-Mail: multi-moncton@pch.gc.ca Canadian Heritage, 2 Palmers Lane, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 5V6 Tel: (902)566-7050, Fax: (902) 566-7226, E-Mail: multi-charlottetown@pch.gc.ca Canadian Heritage, Historic Properties, 1869 Upper Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia. B3J 1S9Tel: (902) 426-3436, Fax: (902) 426-6881, E-Mail: multi-halifax@pch.gc.caQuébec Region Canadian Heritage, 200 Rene Levesque Boulevard West, Tower West -6th Floor, Montreal,Québec H2Z lX4, Tel: (514) 283-7267, Fax: (514) 496-1553, E-Mail: multi-montreal@pch.gc.ca Canadian Heritage, 2 d'Auteuil Street, Québec, Québec, G1K 7R3, Tel: (418) 648-5606 Fax:(418) 648-4825, E-Mail: multi-Québec@pch.gc.caOntario Region Canadian Heritage, Regional Office, Suite 500,5160 Yonge Street, North York, Ontario, M2N 6L9Tel: (416) 954-9243, Fax: (416) 954-4515, E-Mail: multi-ontario@pch.gc.ca Canadian Heritage, District Office, Suite 200, 25 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M4T1M2 Tel: (416) 973-5400, Fax: (416) 954-8242, E-Mail: multi-toronto@pch.gc.ca Canadian Heritage, District Office, Suite 102,457 Richmond Street, London, Ontario, N6A 3E3Tel: (905) 572-2355, Fax: (519) 645-5543, E-Mail: multi-london@pch.gc.ca Canadian Heritage, District Office, Suite 425, 150 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, L8P 1H8Tel: (905) 572-2355, Fax: (905) 572-4345, E-Mail: multi-hamilton@pch.gc.caPg. 124

Canadian Heritage, District Office, Suite 330; 350 Albert Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 1K5 Tel:(613) 996-5977, Fax: (613) 996-9255, E-Mail: multi-ottawa@pch.gc.ca Canadian Heritage, District Office, 19 Lisgar Street, Sudbury, Ontario, P3E 3L4 Tel: (705) 670-5536, Fax: (705) 671-0620, E-Mail: multi-sudbury@pch.gc.ca Canadian Heritage, District Office, Royal Trust Building, 3rd Floor, 214 Red River Road, ThunderBay, Ontario, P7B lA6, Tel: (807) 346-2900, Fax: (807) 345-9731, E-Mail: multithunderbay@pch.gc.caPrairies and Northwest Territories Region Canadian Heritage, Room 501,457 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 3E8 Tel: (204) 983-6550, Fax: (204) 983-5365, E-Mail: multi-winnipeg@pch.gc.ca Canadian Heritage, Room 300,2101 Scarth Street, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4P 2H9 Tel: (306)780-7295, Fax: (306) 780-6630, E-Mail: multi-regina@pch.gc.ca Canadian Heritage. Room 310, 101 22nd Street East, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7K OE2 Tel:(306) 975-5322, Fax: (306) 975-4675, E-MaiI: multi-saskatoon@pch.gc.ca Canadian Heritage, 2ndFloor Bellanca Building, 4914- 50th Street, P.O. Box 460, Yellowknife,Northwest Territories, XIA 2N4, Tel: (403) 669-2815, Fax: (403) 669-2809, E-Mail: multiyellowknife@pch.gc.caWestern Region Canadian Heritage, Canadian Identity and Cultural Development, Alberta District - EdmontonOffice Canada Place, Room 200, 9700 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 4C3 Tel: (403)495-3350, Fax: (403) 495-4873, E-Mail: multi-edmonton@pch.gc.ca Canadian Heritage, Canadian Identity and Cultural Development, Calgary Office, Room 552 220 -4th Avenue South East, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 4X3 Tel: (403) 292-5541, Fax: (403) 292-6004, E-Mail: multi-calgary@pch.gc.ca Canadian Heritage, Regional Office 20, Room 300, 300 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BritishColumbia V6B 6C6, Tel: (604) 666-0176, Fax: (604) 666-3508, E-Mail: py-infocentre@pch.gc.ca Canadian Heritage, B.C. Coast/Interior District Office (Victoria), Room 250, 1675 Douglas Street Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 2G5, Tel: (250) 363-3511, Fax: (250) 363-8552, E-Mail: multivictoria@pch.gc.ca Canadian Heritage, Yukon District Office (Whitehorse), 205 -300 Main Street, Whitehorse, YukonYIA 2B5, Tel: (403) 667-3910, Fax: (403) 393-6701, E-Mail: multi-whitehorse@pch.gc.ca Canadian Heritage, Kelowna Office, 102- 1635 Abbott Street, Kelowna, British Columbia, VIY IB2Tel: (250) 470-4833, Fax: (250) 470-4839, E-Mail: multi-kelowna@pch.gc.ca9.0 PROGRAM: CANADIAN STUDIES PROGRAMThe Canadian Studies Program was established in 1984, with the mandate toencourage Canadians to learn about Canada. To help achieve this goal, the programadministers five funding components designed to support the development of a varietyof learning materials, for use at any educational level, including continuing education, orfor the general public, in specific content areas considered to be underdeveloped orneglected in the field of Canadian studies. The Program provides support for up to 50per cent of the development costs for print, and the development and production costsfor film, audio-visual and computer-based or computer-assisted Canadian studieslearning materials. It also supports the development of Canadian studies learningmaterials for use in open learning and distance education programs, and encouragesgreater private sector (Canadian foundations and corporations) support for Canadianstudies projects through the provision of matching-dollar funding.Pg. 125

The Program also plays an important role in promoting knowledge about the field ofCanadian studies. It publishes a Directory to Funding Sources for Canadian Studies,Exchange Opportunities for Canadians; it has also issued two series of booklets entitledCanadian Studies Resource Guides, and About Canada.9.1 Funding Components:Support may be provided to Canadian individuals, national voluntary organizations,private sector companies and corporations (such as Canadian film and computersoftware producers, Canadian publishers, etc. ), provincial and territorial departments ororganizations, and educational institutions.The program has an annual funding competition, with November 1 as the deadline. Onlytwo projects per annual competition may be submitted for consideration by an individualor organization. Applications for assistance under the Matching of Private SectorSupport Program may be submitted at any time. All funding decisions normally require aminimum of six months. The five funding components are:Print Learning Materials Development ProgramFilm and Audio- Visual Learning Materials Development ProgramComputer-Based and Computer-Assisted Learning Materials Development Program.Open and Distance Learning Materials Development Program,Matching of Private Sector Support for Canadian StudiesContact: For further information please contact the Canadian Studies Program at (819) 994-154410.0 PROGRAM: CULTURAL INITIATIVES PROGRAMThe Cultural Initiatives Program currently focuses on providing funding forprofessional arts festivals and special arts events that are national in scope. Projectsmust:include professional artists from at least three provinces or territories (twoprovinces, if predominantly a Francophone event);have a minimum of 50 percent of Canadian artistic participation; andtake place over at least three consecutive days.If additional funds can be identified, the program may also provide support toprofessional arts organizations which want to improve its management practices, makebetter use of modern communications and information technologies or undertakespecial marketing initiatives.10.1 Eligibility:Non-profit, incorporated and professional arts organizations are eligible.Pg. 126

10.2 Contact:Contact the Department of Canadian Heritage regional office nearest you for an application formor call: (819) 994-9612 Fax: (819) 994-6249 Internet: http://www.pch.gc.caDepartment of Canadian Heritage 15 Eddy Street, 3rd Floor Hull, Québec K1A 0M511.0 PROGRAM: OPEN HOUSE CANADAMission: To develop a greater sense of identity and unity among Canadian school-ageyouth.Objective: To provide learning opportunities to increase their knowledge, appreciationand respect for the diversity of Canadian society and its institutions and to encourageactive citizen participation so as to contribute towards national harmony.11.1 Funding:Financial assistance is provided to non-profit organizations that administer reciprocalgroup exchange programs and national forums for youth between the ages of 14 and19. The funds allocated are to be used exclusively to cover part of the transportationcosts of the eligible participants.11.2 Criteria:Non-profit organizations funded by Open House Canada which organize reciprocalyouth group exchanges must give priority to the following three types of exchanges:bilingual exchanges;multicultural exchanges; and,rural/isolated community exchanges.Special consideration is also given to the following target groups:aboriginal youth;youth with disabilities;visible minorities; and,economically disadvantaged youth.The program activities of a reciprocal group exchange are educational experiencesfocused on learning (not on tourism and recreation) promoting the objectives set.Activities should reflect the type of exchange involved. The participants must take anactive part in organizing the exchange, do some research on their own community andtheir host community, and participate in fundraising activities and activity planning. Oncetwinned, the participants are encouraged to correspond with each other before theexchange takes place. A national forum can be in the form of a conference, mocksessions of Parliament, workshops, debates, and so on. The forum program includesPg. 127

activities that increase the participants' leadership and speaking skills and develop anawareness of their present and future roles in Canadian society.11.3 Contact:Canadian Heritage, Open House Canada, Canadian Studies and Youth Programs Ottawa,Ontario, K1A 0M5, (819) 994-1315LIST OF ORGANIZATIONS FUNDED BY OPEN HOUSE CANADAThe following organizations may also have funding or participation opportunitiesavailable:Interchange on Canadian StudiesRichard Martin, President, 1 – 11 th Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon, YIA 4H5(403) 667-8665, (403) 668-3885 faxStudents from every region of Canada take part in an annual conference on Canadianstudies to learn from each other, reflect upon their heritage and consider their future asCanadians. All participants are billeted in private homes.Canadian Student Debating FederationMr. John Robinson, President, St. John's Ravenscourt School, 400 South DriveWinnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 3K5, (204) 477-2409, (204) 475-5018, (204) 477-2429 faxEach year at the end of April, the Canadian Student Debating Federation holds anational debating seminar in which students from across Canada participate. Thesedebates focus on issues common to all Canadians in order to develop young people'sappreciation of the Parliamentary procedures for debate, familiarize themselves withnational issues and increase their understanding of each other. The 1997 seminar washeld in Halifax in April. All participants are billeted in private homes.Royal Commonwealth Society of Canada: National Student Commonwealth ConferenceMrs. Colleen Henderson, President, 1386 Richmond Road, P. O. Box 32072, RPOLincoln Heights, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 1A1, (613) 596-4333, (613) 596-5551 faxThe Society sponsors an annual five-day national forum for secondary students todiscuss issues common to all Canadians as well as Canada's role in theCommonwealth and international cooperation and development. All participants arebilleted in private homes in Ottawa.Pg. 128

Foundation for the Study of Processes of Government in Canada: Forum forYoung CanadiansMs. Clare Baxter, Executive Director, 251 Laurier Ave. West, Suite 801, Ottawa, OntarioK1P 5J6, (613) 233-4086, (613) 233-2351 fax, Web address: http://www.forum.ca/This bilingual educational program provides four intensive one-week sessions, heldannually in Ottawa, on the dynamics of government for 16 to 19 year old high schooland CEGEP students from across Canada.Council For Canadian Unity: Encounters with CanadaMr. Francis Dumont-Frenette, Director General - Terry Fox Canadian Youth Centre1805 Gaspé Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K1L 8E3, (613) 744-1290, (613) 744-6204 faxThe Encounters with Canada Program at the Terry Fox Centre gives young Canadiansfrom across Canada, aged 15 to 17, an opportunity to meet and get to know oneanother, to enhance their knowledge of Canada and gain a greater awareness of thecountry by participating in a series of six, one-week workshops offered over a 24 weekperiod.Canadian 4-h Council: 4-h Connections Canada Summer Exchange ProgramMr. Mike Nowosad, Executive Director, 1690 Woodward Drive, Suite 208, Ottawa,Ontario K2C 3R8, (613) 723-4444, (613) 723-0745 faxThe Council organizes reciprocal group exchanges among 4-H members (aged 14-18)across Canada.National 4-h Citizenship SeminarThis week-long seminar held annually in Ottawa provides an opportunity for young 4-Hmembers to increase their understanding and awareness of the structure and functionsof the Canadian governmental system, and their rights and responsibilities as Canadiancitizens.Society for Educational Visits and Exchanges in Canada (Sevec)Mr. Alexander Mackay, Executive Director, 57 Auriga Drive, Nepean, Ontario, K2E 8B2(613) 998-3760, 1-800-387-3832, (613) 998-7094 fax,Web address: http://www.sevec.ca/SEVEC's programs give Canadian anglophone and francophone elementary andsecondary students a chance to learn the other language and culture by combining atotal immersion situation in each other's homes with a program that is both linguisticallyand culturally oriented.Pg. 129

YMCA of Greater TorontoMr. Philip Brown, Coordinator, YMCA Visions Exchange Program, 42 Charles Street East, 3rdFloor, Toronto, Ontario, M4Y 4T1, (416) 928-3362 ext. 2067, (416) 928-2030 faxThe YMCA of Greater Toronto coordinates the YMCA Visions Youth ExchangeProgram. Visions provides an educational opportunity for Canadian youth between theages of 14 and 19 to experience first-hand the lifestyles of youth in other parts of thecountry, and promotes the understanding and appreciation of Canada's diversity.Types of exchanges: bilingual -- to develop appreciation for one or both of Canada's official languages inter-cultural -- to highlight each group's cultural beliefs and traditions North-South -- to compare and contrast a northern aboriginal culture and southernculture. rural or isolated community -- to look at Canada's geographic and social differencesSpecial consideration goes to applications involving youth with disabilities, aboriginalyouth, economically disadvantaged youth, or visible minorities.Application deadlines: October 1 for travel between January I and June 30; April 30 for travel between July 1 and September 30; July 31 for travel between October 1 and December 31.12.0 PROGRAM: COMMONWEALTH YOUTH PROGRAMThe Commonwealth Youth Program (CYP) was established at the 1973 CommonwealthHeads of Government meeting to promote the overall well-being and development ofyoung people in the Commonwealth. The CYP works towards a society where youngwomen and men are empowered to develop their potential, creativity and skills asproductive and dynamic members of society and to participate fully at every level ofdecision making and development, both individually and collectively, successfullypromoting Commonwealth values of international cooperation, social justice, democracyand human rights.The CYP has three strategic directions: youth empowerment; youth policy; and, humanresource development. Six common priority areas of activity in support of thesestrategic directions are: Enterprise and Youth Employment; Young Women andDevelopment; Youth Health and Welfare," the Environment; Literacy; and SocialIntegration (including Youth Crime and Violence, and Youth Participation in theManagement and Resolution of Conflict).Pg. 130

12.1 Commonwealth Youth Service Awards:This annual program was established in 1985 to recognize the valuable contributionyouth are making throughout the Commonwealth through projects that demonstratecommunity service and effective team work. The program has been modified into a twotiersystem, Regional and Pan-Commonwealth; the winners at the Regional Levelmoving on the Pan-Commonwealth finals. Each member country can submit fivenominations to be judged at the Regional Level. Four awards will be made by eachregion. Regional Awards will comprise a grant of £1,000 (approximately $2,000), acertificate for the project, and a medallion for up to 20 project members. The RegionalCentres submit their winning entrants to compete for the Pan-Commonwealth YouthService Awards. Three Pan-Commonwealth Awards will be issued, the winners willreceive £3,000 (approximately $6,000) for the further development of their project, acertificate for each project team (up to 20 members) and trophy to the project.12.2 Contact:Canadian Heritage National Office, 11 th Floor, Room 11C1, 25 Eddy Street, Hull, Québec, KIA0M5, Tel: (819) 994-2020, Fax: (819) 953-9228, E-Mail: multi-Canada@pch.gc.ca13.0 PROJECT: PROJECT YOUTH-LINKYoung Canadians have a point of view, and we want all of Canada to hear it! What isCanada? What defines us? What do we have in common? What is different from regionto region? By joining Project Youth-Link students across Canada will be able to talk toeach other LIVE about the issues and concerns of young Canadians today. You willmeet fellow students from across Canada, and a few unexpected characters who’ll giveyou a lot to discuss! Themes for Project Youth-Link discussions are created byteachers, academics, and officials of the Department of Canadian Heritage. Yourdiscussions in the MOO will be recorded and posted on the Internet.13.1 Contact:This forum is for the young people of Canada, and their input will help Project Youth-Link evolve.To view the site: http://moo.schoolnet.ca:7780/eng/ylCanadian Heritage National Office, 11 th Floor, Room 11C1, 25 Eddy Street, Hull, Québec, KIA0M5, Tel: (819) 994-2020, Fax: (819) 953-9228, E-Mail: multi-Canada@.pch.gc.ca14.0 PROJECT: TERRA NOVA INITIATIVEManaged by the Canadian Studies and Youth Programs, of the Department ofCanadian Heritage, the TERRA NOVA INITIATIVE will provide seed funding for thedevelopment of state-of-the-art Canadian learning and information products, includingCD-ROMS and material for distribution on electronic networks. Electronic learning toolsare being developed in partnership with multimedia software developers, educators,curricula developers, private sector interests and with various levels of government.Pg. 131

The development of multimedia learning resources is designed to:meet the need for Canadian content in educational multimedia, as well asproviding for greater Canadian content on the information highway,provide a broader understanding and knowledge of Canada through technologybasedlearning and information products,ensure that young people are exposed to, and comfortable with, new technologies,help stimulate the growing Canadian educational software industry.The Terra Nova Initiative complements the mandate of the Department of CanadianHeritage to foster a greater sense of Canadian identity and enhance the ability of allCanadians to participate in, and contribute to, Canadian society. At the same time, thisinitiative provides an opportunity to exploit the vast potential of the federal governmentand its agencies as sources of information and learning resources about Canada.The Terra Nova Initiative is a partnership with the private sector to create state-of-theartmultimedia products that will make an important contribution to the advancement ofCanadian Studies by increasing Canadians' knowledge and awareness of their country.Seizing the potential of emerging information technology, Terra Nova will take Canada -the beauty and splendour of the land and the arts and culture of its people -into schools,libraries and homes of the nation. As the millennium approaches, the creation ofmultimedia learning products focused on Canadian history, demography, geography,art, culture, technology, government, sport, leisure, etc., will provide a rich and lastinglegacy for future generations of Canadians.14.1 Contact:Canadian Heritage National Office, 11 th Floor, Room 11C1, 25 Eddy Street, Hull, Québec, K1A0M5, Tel: (819) 994-2020, Fax: (819) 953-9228, E-Mail: multi-Canada@.pch.gc.ca15.0 PROGRAM: ABORIGINAL FRIENDSHIP CENTRE PROGRAMThe Aboriginal Friendship Centre Program provides funding for the operation offriendship centres, the National Association of Friendship Centres and its affiliatedprovincial/territorial associations. Friendship centres are designed to improve the qualityof Iife for Aboriginal people living in or passing through urban areas. Friendship centresprovide a wide range of services and programs for Aboriginal people in the areas ofhousing, education, employment, recreation, human resource development, and culturalmaintenance.Responsibility for the management and administration of the Aboriginal FriendshipCentre Program was transferred from the Department of Canadian Heritage to theNational Association of Friendship Centres effective April1, 1996.Pg. 132

15.1 Eligibility:The provincial/territorial associations affiliated with the National Association ofFriendship Centres and the 99 friendship centres identified in the transfer agreement(between the Department of Canadian Heritage and the National Association ofFriendship Centres), are eligible.15.2 Contact:Call: (613) 563-4844 Fax: (613) 594-3428 Internet: http://www.pch.gc.caWrite: National Association of Friendship Centres 275 MacLaren St., Ottawa, Ontario K2P 0L916.0 PROGRAM: ABORIGINAL REPRESENTATIVE ORGANIZATONS PROGRAMThe Aboriginal Representative Organizations Program provides funding to Inuit, Métis,and Non-Status Indian representative organizations to advocate and negotiate withfederal and provincial governments regarding programs and policies affecting theirmembership. These organizations are concerned with a variety of issues related to thesocio-economic status, health, and cultural identity of Aboriginal people.The program provides funds for staff salaries and employee benefits, office andadministration expenses, professional services as well as some travel and conferenceexpenses.16.1 Eligibility:National and provincial/territorial organizations representative of Inuit, Métis and Non-Status Indian people are eligible to apply.16.2 Contact:Call: (819) 994-3835 Try: (819) 953-1542 Fax: (819) 953-2673 Internet: http://,vww.pch.gc.caWrite: Citizens Participation Directorate, Department of Canadian Heritage 15 Eddy Street, 7thFloor Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0M517.0 PROGRAM: ABORIGINAL WOMEN'S PROGRAMThe Aboriginal Women's Program is the primary source of funding to Aboriginalwomen's organizations. The purpose of the program is to improve the socio-economicand political status of Aboriginal women. It provides funds for staff salaries andemployee benefits, office and administration expenses, professional services as well assome travel and conference expenses. Funding is available to regional and localAboriginal women's organizations for projects that improve social conditions, culturalretention, economic well-being and leadership development and training, whilemaintaining cultural distinctiveness and preserving cultural identity.Pg. 133

The Family Violence Initiative is also part of this program. It is designed to facilitatecommunity-based projects and supports activities that promote the development andimplementation of community and culturally appropriate models to deal with familyviolence issues, and the development of partnerships and leadership in this field.17.1 Eligibility:Aboriginal women's groups at the national, provincial, regional, community andneighbourhood levels that clearly demonstrate active participation and representation ofAboriginal women may qualify for funding.17.2 Contact:Call: (819) 994-2122 TIY: (819) 953-1542 Fax: (819) 953-2673 Internet: http://www.pch.gc.caWrite: Citizens Participation Directorate Department of Canadian Heritage 15 Eddy Street, 7thFloor Hull, Québec K1A 0M5Pg. 134

SPORT CANADA1.0 PROGRAM: NATIONAL SPORT ORGANIZATION AND MULTISPORT/MULTI-SERVICE ORGANIZATON SUPPORT PROGRAMThe National Sport Organization Support Program is aimed at assisting National SportOrganizations in their pursuit of objectives in sport which support those of the federalgovernment. The program is open to National Sport Organizations that have exceededthe eligibility threshold established in the Sport Funding and Accountability Framework(SFAF).The SFAF is a comprehensive, objective tool to ensure that federal funds are allocatedto NSOs that contribute directly to federal sport objectives and priorities. Itencompasses three main components: eligibility, funding determination andaccountability. To be eligible to be considered for funding for the period covering 1996to 2001, NSOs must have met established prerequisites and, following a detailedassessment by Sport Canada, achieve a high score above the eligibility threshold.Support provided to National Sport Organizations is targeted to priority areas such asnational team programming and the development of coaches and officials. Assistance isalso provided for staff and coach salaries along with general national sport organizationoperations. Canada's high performance athletes with a disability can access coachingand training assistance via support provided to organizations such as the CanadianWheelchair Sport Association and Canadian Blind Sport Association.Sport Canada provides financial contributions to a number of multi-service sportorganizations such as the Coaching Association of Canada and the Canadian Centrefor Ethics in Sport as a more cost-efficient means of supporting the generic needs of thesport community.1.1 Contact:Sport Canada 8th Floor, 15 Eddy Street Hull, Québec K1A 0M5 E-mail: sportcanada@pch.gc.ca2.0 PROGRAM: ATHLETE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMThe Athlete Assistance Program (AAP) provides funding to qualified international calibreathletes through a tax-free monthly living and training allowance. Tuition expenses mayalso be covered. Contributions made directly to sport organizations for national teamtraining, coaching, and sport sciences support are complementary to the AthleteAssistance Program.All applications for assistance on behalf of athletes under Sport Canada's AthleteAssistance Program must be submitted on an annual basis to Sport Canada by theNational Sport Organization (NSO).Pg. 135

2.1 Contact:Sport Canada 8th Floor, 15 Eddy Street Hull, Québec K1A 0M5 E-mail: sportcanada@pch.gc.ca3.0 PROGRAM: HOSTING SUPPORT PROGRAMSSingle Sport Hosting ProgramSingle sports meeting the eligibility criteria stipulated in the federal hosting policy canreceive federal funding under the Single Sport Hosting Program. The program helpsCanadian sport organizations gain profile internationally within their respectivefederations through hosting key world-level events in Canada. Eligible events includesummer and winter world championships, world cups and qualifying tournaments likepre-Olympic or pre-Commonwealth trials. Funding provided under this program is foroperating costs only. Capital expenditures are not eligible for consideration.Requests for support under the SSHP will be considered from National SportOrganizations under the auspices of the Federal Policy on the Hosting of InternationalSport Events in Canada (Hosting Policy).Major Games/Strategic Focus GamesOther events funded by Sport Canada include major games, such as the Pan AmericanGames and the Commonwealth Games, and games with a strategic focus such as theNorth American Indigenous Games in 1997 and the Arctic Winter Games in 1996.Sport Canada will receive applications only from incorporated organizing groupsrepresenting a particular games interest that has been sanctioned by a respectiveCanadian games franchise holder (e.g., Canadian Olympic Association, CommonwealthGames Association of Canada, etc.).3.1 Contact:Sport Canada 8th Floor, 15 Eddy Street Hull, Québec K1A 0M5 E-mail: sportcanada@pch.gc.caPg. 136

CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CIDA)1.0 PROGRAM: CMA YOUTH INTERNSHIP PROGRAMThis program will provide young Canadians with work experience in internationaldevelopment activities initiated by CMA and/or its Canadian partners.1.1 Benefits to Participants:The program will facilitate the transition from school to work, increase participantawareness of international development issues, provide direct exposure to internationalwork, and create employment opportunities for participants in emerging fields of interestto Canada, developing countries and countries in transition. Moreover, each participantwill acquire the abilities and language skills required for work in an international context,significantly increasing their employability.1.2 Clientele:The program is intended for Canadians normally under 30 years old who havecompleted a college or university program within the last two years, or who are about tograduate. Candidates will be either unemployed or under-employed, and mustdemonstrate a high degree of motivation and the ability to work in an internationalenvironment. They must also make a commitment to pursue the objectives of theinternship and, once hired, be willing to undertake some activities on a volunteer basisand to assume some of the costs of the internship, and be able to speak or willing tolearn a foreign language.1.3 Partners:This program is intended for any private, public or non-profit organization that meetsCIDA requirements and is interested in submitting proposals for internationaldevelopment-related youth internships in countries where CIDA has programs. To assistorganizations interested in proposing internship activities, CIDA will prepare aninformation kit explaining the criteria for eligibility and the parameters of the program.1.4 Application Procedures:CIDA’s partner organizations will recruit participants directly. Organizations interested insubmitting proposals can obtain information kits by contacting the Youth IntegrationUnit, Canadian Partnership Branch, CIDA, or by accessing CIDA's web site athttp://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca1.5 Contact: Youth Action, Canadian Partnership Branch, Canadian InternationalDevelopment Agency 200 Promenade du Portage, Hull, Québec, K1A 0G4Internet: http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca Government of Canada youth Info Line: 1 800 935-5555Pg. 137

CANADA MORTGAGE AND HOUSING CORPORATION (CMHC)1.0 PROGRAM: HOUSING INTERNSHIP INITIATIVE FOR FIRST NATIONS ANDINUIT YOUTHThis initiative will provide work experience and training, in the housing field, for youthliving on Indian reserves or in Inuit communities, who are out of school andunemployed.1.1 Benefits to Participants:It will provide participants with job readiness skills and practical work experience thatwill increase their opportunities for future employment and enable them to make acontribution to their communities.1.2 Clientele:Out-of-school, unemployed First Nations and Inuit youth, living on reserve or in Inuitcommunities.1.3 Partners:Funds will be made available to eligible sponsor groups to assist them in hiring FirstNations and Inuit youth. It is anticipated band and community councils will work inpartnership with local businesses and organizations involved in the housing field.1.4 Expected number of participants:100 participants per year.1.5 Application Procedures:Interested individuals may contact their band councilor community association toindicate their interest. First Nations and Inuit organizations as well as governments andbusinesses on reserve or in Inuit communities, should contact CMHC for moreinformation.1.6 Contact: Norbert Koeck, CMHC, (613) 748-2696.2.0 PROGRAM: EXTERNAL RESEARCH PROGRAMThis program encourages the private and non-profit sectors to carry out high-quality,innovative research on important housing issues.Pg. 138

2.1 Criteria:Applicants must be Canadian Citizens or have permanent resident status in Canada.Support is given to investigations into questions affecting Canadian housing, includingthe social, cultural, economic, technical, environmental, legal and administrative aspectsof housing. The maximum grant is $20,000.2.2 How to Apply:Applications must be sent to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CHMC)postmarked or delivered before midnight, September 26. Forms are available fromCHMC.2.3 Contact:National Office Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation 700 Montreal Rd., Ottawa, On, K1A0P7 Tel: (613) 748-2250; Fax: (613) 748-2402Correspondent: Administrator, External Research Program, Research Division3.0 PROGRAM: HOME ADAPTATIONS FOR SENIORS INDEPENDENCE PROGRAMThe Home Adaptations for Seniors Independence Program provides one-time, nonrepayablecontributions of up to $2,500 to adapt housing to make it easier for seniors tocontinue living in their own homes.3.1 Eligibility:Applicants aged 65 and over whose household income is less than the maximumestablished for their area may apply.3.2 Contact:Toll-Free: 1 800 668-2642 TTY: 1 800 309-3388 Fax: (613) 748-4069 Internet: http://www.cmhcschl.gc.caCanadian Housing Information Centre, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation 700 MontrealRoad Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0P74.0 PROGRAM: RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMThe Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program assists low-income homeowners,who cannot afford adequate or suitable housing, by providing financial assistance tobring their properties up to minimum health and safety levels. It also providesassistance to landlords of affordable housing and owners of rooming houses to pay forrepairs to meet minimum health and safety levels. Part of this program is designed tohelp make housing more accessible to disabled persons.Pg. 139

4.1 Eligibility:This program is described as targeting three groups of people: low income homeowners; disabled persons; and landlords and owners of rooming houses.To qualify, a household's income must be below the maximum established for theapplicable area. Assistance is in the form of a loan, part of which may not have to berepaid. Fourteen percent of the homeowner funding is targeted to Aboriginal people.4.2 Contact: Toll-Free: 1 800 668-2642 TTY: 1 800 309-3388 Fax: (613) 748-4069Internet: http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca Canadian Housing Information Centre, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation 700 MontrealRoad Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0P75.0 PROGRAM: SHELTER ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMThe Shelter Enhancement Program provides funding to bring existing shelters forvictims of family violence up to acceptable health, safety and security standards. Thespecial needs of children, persons with disabilities and older clients may also beaddressed. Some funding may also be available to provide new shelters.5.1 Eligibility:Non-profit organizations, whose primary focus is dealing with victims of family violence,may apply.5.2 Contact:Toll-Free: 1800 668-2642 TTY: 1800 309-3388 Fax: (613) 748-4069 Internet: http://www.cmhcschl.gc.caCanadian Housing Information Centre, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation 700 MontrealRoad Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0P76.0 PROGRAM: URBAN NATIVE NON-PROFIT HOUSING PROGRAMThe Urban Native Non-Profit Housing Program provides assistance for the benefit ofAboriginal households in need of low-cost, adequate and suitable rental housing.Assistance is provided to Aboriginal non-profit housing corporations for the operation ofsubsidized rental housing projects. The units are owned and operated by urbanAboriginal non-profit housing corporations.Pg. 140

6.1 Eligibility:All off-reserve Aboriginal households, with incomes below a specified level, that are inneed of adequate, suitable and affordable housing may apply to rent a housing unit.6.2 Contact: Toll-Free: 1800 668-26421TY: 1 800 309-3388 Fax: (613) 748-4069Internet: http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca Canadian Housing Information Centre, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation 700 MontrealRoad Ottawa. Ontario K1A 0P7Pg. 141

CORRECTIONAL SERVICES CANADA1.0 PROGRAM: PROGRAMMING FOR ABORIGINAL INMATES AND RELEASEDOFFENDERSCorrectional Service Canada is responsible for providing programs and services to meetthe correctional needs of offenders in federal institutions. A number of Aboriginalspecificprograms and services are available in institutions, most of which are deliveredunder contract by Aboriginal organizations or individuals. Those programs and servicesgenerally available include: Provision of Elders' Services-Aboriginal Elders are engaged to address spiritualand cultural needs through ceremonies and instruction in traditional ethics,values and social standards; Native Liaison Service-Aboriginal individuals are hired to bridge thecommunications gap between Aboriginal inmates and the largely non-Aboriginalstaff, (e.g., the liaison workers participate in the case management process toensure that decisions affecting Aboriginal inmates reflect a sensitivity to theoffenders' cultural perspectives); and Treatment Readiness Program-developed by a national Aboriginal addictionstreatment organization as treatment alternative for Aboriginal offenders.Correctional Service Canada also supports six halfway houses, operated byAboriginal organizations, that have been established to meet the needs of conditionallyreleasedAboriginal offenders. In addition to the generally available programs andservices, other significant Aboriginal provisions are available on a regional basis.They include:Sex Offender Treatment Programs - at Mountain Institution (Pacific Region) andBowden Institution (Prairie Region) for Inuit and other Aboriginal people;Way of Life Program (Ontario Region) - an intensive six weeks integratedtreatment that includes cognitive skills training, family life exploration, addictionstreatment and academic training; andNative Brotherhood and Sisterhood Groups - these are supported by nationalpolicy to enable a reliable means for Aboriginal inmates to engage in self -helpactivities, supported by volunteers when opportunity and need coincide.1.1 Eligibility:Aboriginal inmates and released offenders in federal institutions may apply through thecorrectional system. Contracts for the provision of programs and services to inmates infederal institutions are generally tendered. Aboriginal organizations interested inreceiving Requests for Proposals should contact the Aboriginal Program at CorrectionalService Canada.Pg. 142

Aboriginal organizations interested in submitting proposals for funding under Section 81of the Corrections and Conditional Release Act, for the care and custody of offenders intheir communities, should contact the Aboriginal Program at Correctional ServiceCanada.1.2 Contact:The Corporate Advisor, Aboriginal Issues Correctional Service Canada 340 Laurier Avenue WestOttawa, Ontario K1A 0P9 (513) 995-2557Fax (613) 995-8964:Pg. 143

DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE1.0 PROGRAM: DFAIT YOUTH INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIPS (YLL)The DFAIT Youth International Internships program will provide first career-relatedinternationally focused work experiences that will further the objectives of Canada'sforeign policy, specifically the promotion of prosperity and employment, the promotion ofpeace and security, and the projection of Canadian values and culture abroad.1.1 Benefits to Participants:These internships will: enhance the day-to-day communication skills required tosuccessfully deliver the objectives of Canadian organizations and companies ininternational settings; provide direct contact with organizations involved or planning tobe involved in international activities; increase understanding of Canadian governmentinvolvement in international affairs; and increase ability to deal effectively in a variety ofsituations abroad.1.2 Clientele:Youth, from across Canada, normally under 30 years of age who have completed acollege or university program and are having difficulty making the transition from schoolto the workplace.1.3 Partners:DFAIT partners will represent NGO, not-for-profit and private sector organizations andemployers. All partners will have proven experience in international settings and bepositioned to provide interns with the experience they need to effectively participate ininternational activities in the future.1.4 Expected Number of Participants:1997-1998: 439 internships, 1998-1999: 401 internships.1.5 Contact: Youth International Internships, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (AGP) 125Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0G2 Phone: 1 800 559-2888 or (613) 944-2415 Internet: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca2.0 PROGRAM: INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL RELATIONS PROGRAMThe objective of the International Cultural Relations Program is to promote Canadianinterests abroad by such activities as:show-casing Canadian culture;Pg. 144

epresenting Canadian identity, diversity and excellence;offering opportunities for Aboriginal people and youth to contribute to thepromotion of Canada abroad;promoting cultural exports abroad; andenhancing employment opportunities in Canada.In order to accomplish its objective, the program provides financial support in thefollowing disciplines:Performing Arts - international tours; international marketing assistance for festivals;international career development projects; and international marketing developmenttours.Visual Arts and Media Arts - exhibitions abroad of Canadian contemporary art;international events in visual arts and media arts; preparatory tours; incomingfamiliarization visits by art experts; and international career development projects.Literature and Publishing - promotional projects in foreign markets for writers (readingtours and media events); and participation by writers in international book fairs.Film, Video and Television - international market development projects; andinternational marketing assistance to Canadian festivals.2.1 Eligibility:Professional artists, professionals in the cultural field as well as non-profit arts andcultural organizations (or their representatives) may apply. Grants may be awarded toindividuals, institutions or organizations that create, interpret, promote or marketCanadian cultural products for the international market. Applicants must:be Canadian citizens or individuals residing in Canada; orbe organizations and institutions registered in Canada; andhave a minimum of three years of professional activity.2.2 Contact:Call: (613) 992-6283 Fax: (613) 992-5965 Internet: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.caWrite: Arts and Cultural Promotion Division, Department of Foreign Affairs and InternationalTrade 125 Sussex Drive Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0G23.0 PROGRAM: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS ANDSERVICESThe International Business Development Programs and Services are export-orientedand are designed for Canadian business clients who are representative of Canada'sidentity, diversity and excellence. Making the most of export opportunities available toCanadian Aboriginal companies means taking advantage of government programs andPg. 145

services that are available to Canadian enterprises on a broad basis. Timely, relevant,cost-effective information and support can help interested Aboriginal exporters enterinternational markets and adapt effectively to emerging challenges and opportunities.Aboriginal Products, Services and Technologies- As part of Canada's InternationalBusiness Strategy, this initiative helps Aboriginal companies expand their exportpotential and compete effectively in international markets. Aboriginal companies canobtain information on key elements of a business strategy to guide them in developingbusiness expansion and export marketing plans, taking into account the emergingtrends in major markets.WIN Exports (World Information Network for Exports) This is a data base of Canadianexporters used by trade commissioners in Canada and overseas to match Canadiancompanies with international business opportunities. Companies registered with WINExports can access over 1,500 market studies listed on the on-line InfoCentre BulletinBoard and automatically receive “CanadExport”, the business newsletter of theDepartment of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.Program for Export Market Development -This program provides conditionally repayableassistance in support of a variety of activities that can help Aboriginal and otherCanadian firms expand into new markets.3.1 Eligibility:These programs and services are open to Aboriginal and other Canadian firmsinterested in expanding into international markets.3.2 Contact:For a copy of the chapter "Aboriginal Products, Services and Technologies" fromCanada's International Business Strategy Call: (613) 944-4000 Toll-Free: 1 800267-8376 TTY: (613) 996-9136 Fax: (613) 996-9709Internet: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca Write: InfoCentre, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade 125 Sussex DriveOttawa. Ontario K1A OG2Pg. 146

FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA (DFO)1.0 PROGRAM: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (S&T) INTERNSHIPSThe DFO Science and Technology Internship Program will provide young Canadiansthe opportunity to benefit from the expertise of DFO's university and industry partners.The program is designed to provide funding for interns to gain work experience througha wide variety of projects.The internships will be three to l2-month mentoring/apprenticeship positions that willengage interns in cutting-edge marine and oceanic research. It is anticipated that theprogram will groom interns for future employment and will, in turn, rejuvenate theexisting science community.1.1 Benefits to Participants:Interns will develop expertise in science and technology and will gain practicalworkplace experience, both of which will help position participants for meaningfulemployment at the end of their terms. Interns will also acquire a valuable network ofscientists and contacts in the private sector who may be able to assist them in theircareer development.1.2 Clientele:Participants must be Canadian citizens, normally up to 30 years old, who areunemployed or under-employed. The internships are targeted at graduates from highschool, college or university who have been enrolled in science-related disciplines. Theprojects will appeal to a wide group of young Canadians. Those enrolled in educationalprograms are not eligible to participate.1.3 Application procedures:Organizations and graduates interested in information kits should contact DFO'sregional offices and laboratories (check local telephone listings). Young Canadians arealso encouraged to apply using The National Graduate Register or the Internet athttp://ngr.schoolnet.ca1.4 Contact: Please call the Government of Canada Youth Info Line at 1 800 935-5555.Pg. 147

2.0 PROGRAM: ABORIGINAL FISHERIES STRATEGYThe Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy was developed in response to a 1990 SupremeCourt case (Sparrow), which found that an Aboriginal right to fish for food, social andceremonial purposes has priority, after conservation, over other users of fisheriesresources, and that the right is communal.Included in this strategy are several initiatives to increase the involvement of Aboriginalpeople in fisheries and fish habitat management as well as to allow limited participationin commercial fishing and related economic opportunities. Agreements are negotiatedwith First Nations in areas where Fisheries and Oceans Canada manages the fishery(British Columbia and the Atlantic Provinces).The Aboriginal Affairs Directorate, in Fisheries and Oceans Canada, also participates innegotiations of fisheries provisions in land claims and self-government agreements.2.1 Eligibility:The strategy is accessible to Aboriginal groups in areas of Canada where Fisheries andOceans Canada manages the fishery for marine and anadromous species. It does notextend to inland lakes and rivers. It applies to those groups who have been able toestablish their traditional use of the resource prior to European contact. In some cases,access has been granted to Non-Status and Status Indian organizations representingoff-reserve people.2.2 Contact:Call: (613) 991-0181 Fax: (613) 993-7651 Internet: http://www.ncr.dfo.caWrite: Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy, Fisheries and Oceans Canada 200 Kent Street OttawaOntario K1A 0E6Pg. 148

ENVIRONMENT CANADA (EC)1.0 PROGRAM: INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH CORPS (IEYC)The objective of the program is to provide opportunities for Canadian young adultsthrough international internships that foster their long term employability in theenvironment private sector while, at the same time, strengthening the capacity of thatsector to expand Canadian exports and trade.1.1 Benefits to Participants:The program will help young university and college graduates make the transition fromschool to work through an international internship with a Canadian environmentalcompany. The internships will give young people an opportunity to acquire hands-onwork experience in the international environment industry. In addition, the program willfacilitate the development of one of Canada's fastest growing industry sectors --theenvironmental industries sector.1.2 Clientele:Participants will be unemployed and under-employed young adults, normally under theage of 30, who are university or college graduates from environmentally focusedprograms. Primary clients are Canadian companies in the dynamic and growingenvironmental industry sector. Non-governmental organizations are also potentialclients.1.3 Expected employment outcome:Up to 200 internships.1.4 Application Procedures and for more information:Application packages will be available after April 1, 1997. For more information aboutthe application process, visit Environment Canada's Green Lane at http://www.ec.gc.caor the web site of the Canadian Council for Human Resources in the EnvironmentIndustry (CCHREI) at http://www.chatsubo.com/cchrei1.5 Contact:Call the Government of Canada youth Info Line at 1800 935-5555, or the Environment CanadaInquiry Centre at 1 800 668-6767.Pg. 149

2.0 PROGRAM SCIENCE HORIZONS: ENVIRONMENT CANADA YOUTHINTERNSHIP PROGRAMEC Science Horizons Program is intended to match promising young scientists anduniversity graduates with experienced scientists and program managers to give themhands-on experience working on environmental projects.2.1 Benefits to Participants:The EC Science Horizons Program will give young people the skills and workexperience they need to find jobs in the environmental sector.2.2 Clientele:Participants will be under-employed or unemployed young scientists or sciencegraduates who are normally under the age of 30, and have graduated from arecognized post-secondary academic institution in one of the environmental or relateddisciplines.2.3 Application Procedures:Interested youth should mail their résumé with a covering letter to the nearestEnvironment Canada regional office.2.4 Contact: For the address of the nearest office call the Government of Canada Youth Info Line at I 800 935-5555 or the Environment Canada Inquiry Centre at 1800 668-6767. Potential employers who wish to receive an information kit and application form should providetheir name and address by e-mail to Environment Canada at enviroinfo@ec.gc.ca or call 1 800668-6767.3.0 PROGRAM: ACTION 21 COMMUNITY FUNDING PROGRAMThe Action 21 Community Funding Program provides financial support to groups whowish to undertake projects in their communities that will result in positive, measurableimpacts on the environment. The program focuses on four of Environment Canada'spriorities-air quality, bio- diversity, ecosystems and toxic substances.3.1 Eligibility:Any non-profit or non-governmental group may apply for funding. Funding is notavailable to government agencies, political organizations, academic institutions,businesses or individuals.Pg. 150

3.2 Contact:Atlantic Region: Call: (902) 426-8521 Toll-Free: 1 800 663-5755 Fax: (902) 426-2062Québec Region: Call: (418) 648-3537 Toll-Free: 1 8004634311 Fax: (418) 649-6674Ontario Region: Call: (416) 739-4714 Toll-Free: 1 800661-7785 Fax: (416) 7394781Prairie and Northern Region and Manitoba and Saskatchewan: Call: (204) 983-8597 Toll-Free: 1 800665-7135 Fax: (204) 983-1687Alberta and NWT: Call: (403) 951-8710 Toll-Free: 1 800567-1570 Fax: (403) 4954367Pacific and Yukon Region: Call: (604) 664-9093 Toll-Free: 1 800667-7779 Fax: (604) 261-41114.0 PROGRAM: CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ACT-PARTICIPANTFUNDING PROGRAMThe Participant Funding Program is designed to help the public participate in the reviewof projects subject to environmental assessment review by a panel. Funding is availablefor:preliminary meetings that identify the factors that a project's proponent mustaddress in its environmental impact statement;environmental impact statement reviews; andmediation sessions and public hearings before the review panel.4.1 Eligibility:Anyone interested in the review of a particular project, subject to environmentalassessment review by a panel, may apply for funding. The work must relate directly tothe environmental assessment of the project in question, and should give the panel ormediator new information not presented by the proponent or other participants.Public participation is encouraged in the public review process. However, funds arelimited. Interested parties should therefore ensure that they obtain a copy of theapplication guide which is designed to help them prepare their applications.4.2 Contact:For further information, or to obtain a copy of the application guide Call Collect: (819) 997-1000 Fax: (819) 994-1469 Internet: http://www.ceaa.gc.ca Write: Project Assessment Team, Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Hull, QuébecK1A 0H3Pg. 151

FEDERAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NORTHERN ONTARIO (FEDNOR)1.0 DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:The Federal Economic Development Initiative in Northern Ontario (FedNor) is thefederal government agency responsible for promoting economic growth, diversificationand job creation throughout the region. FedNor is working in Northern Ontario toimprove small business access to capital, information, and markets, and to encouragecommunity partnerships.To improve access to capital, FedNor establishes partnerships with financial institutionsto leverage resources, providing new tools for higher-risk financing; provides additionalinvestment funds to Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs); andimplements special initiatives designed to overcome the barriers to accessing capitalfaced by Aboriginal people, youth, women and Francophones.To improve access to information, FedNor encourages upgrading Northern Ontario'stelecommunications infrastructure to enable all communities to connect to theInformation Highway; supports the efforts of communities to maximize the commercialbenefits that Information Highway connection provides; developed a web site that meetsthe information needs of Northern Ontario; and improves the informatics capacity ofCFDCs.To improve access to markets, FedNor fosters the development of competitive NorthernOntario suppliers; undertakes supplier awareness activities; encourages thedevelopment of business networks; encourages technology diffusion and innovation;and supports national and regional export trade initiatives.To encourage community partnerships, FedNor fosters a culture of continuousimprovement and self-reliance in CFDCs; supports enhanced integration andcoordination of community-based economic development efforts; promotes the federalidentity in its community partnerships; ensures equitable and effective access toprograms and services for all clients through community-based delivery mechanisms;and is developing an Economic Planning Forum for Northern Ontario.FedNor works with its partners to ensure a strong Northern Ontario voice at the nationallevel. It is also increasing its economic and policy analysis capability to will strengthenits ability to convey relevant regional interests and concerns to the federal government.1.1 Contact: Weldon Boone Tel: (705) 942-1327 Fax: (705) 942-4434E-mail: boone.weldon@ic.gc.ca Web site: http://fednor.ic.gc.caPg. 152

FEDERAL OFFICE FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT – QUÉBEC (FORD-Q)1.0 PROGRAM: IDEA-SME (SMALL & MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES) FUNDThis program, set up by the Federal Office of Regional Development - Québec and theBusiness Development Bank of Canada (BDC), is intended for knowledge-based firmsand firms involved in the new economy that need to invest in R&D as well as toprospect new markets.The IDEA-SME Fund is thus designed to fill a serious gap with regard to these firms'access to funding, by providing loans for R&D on products about to be commercialized,commercialization activities and the implementation of market development strategies.Long-term loans of up to $250,000 can be provided under this program.1.1 Eligibility:To be eligible for this program, a firm must:be incorporated under a federal or Québec law;be based on knowledge or use aspects of the new economy;be operating in Québec, with a sales figure of less than $12 million and withfewer than 200 employees;have a business plan to support its project and/or development of its product orservice;have a commercially viable product with export potential;have orders or firm contracts in hand at the time of the application.1.2 Contact:FORD(Q) 800, Place Victoria Suite 3800 C.P. 247 Montreal (Québec) H4Z 1E8Telephone: (514) 283-2500 Facsimile: (514) 496-8310 E-mail: montreal@bfdrq-fordq.gc.ca2.0 PROGRAM: LOAN PROGRAM FOR EMERGING HIGH - TECH SMESThe Loan Program for Emerging High - Tech SMEs was set up jointly by the FederalOffice of Regional Development - Québec (FORD-Q) and the Bank of Montreal CapitalCorporation (BOMCC).Investment under the Loan Program for Emerging High- Tech SMEs complements theexisting range of bank and government financial instruments.The BOMCC has earmarked $15 million from its SME Risk Capital Program to fundexpansion projects by high-tech SMEs. In addition to its financial support for thisstrategic alliance, FORD-Q will help SMEs obtain professional consulting services. Forexample, FORD-Q will help them to obtain technological expertise and market opinionsand to draw up the business plan that must be included with their loan application.Pg. 153

2.1 Eligibility:To be eligible for this program, a firm must:be Canadian owned and operating in Québec;be incorporated under federal or provincial law;have fewer than 200 employees;have an annual sales figure of less than $12 million;have demonstrated earning power.Contact:FORD(Q) 800, Place Victoria Suite 3800 C.P. 247 Montreal (Québec) H4Z 1E8Telephone: (514) 283-2500 Facsimile: (514) 496-8310 E-mail: montreal@bfdrq-fordq.gc.ca3.0 PROGRAM: LOAN PROGRAM FOR NEW ECONOMY SMES IN QUÉBECThe Federal Office of Regional Development -Québec and the Royal Bank of Canadahave formed a strategic alliance to provide loans for knowledge-based firms, companiesin the science and technology sector and innovative manufacturing firms.3.1 Eligibility:Services provided under this strategic alliance are only for SMEs:with annual sales of less than $10 million;having fewer than 100 employees;with a serious business plan which supports a project of proven commercialviability;established in Québec;which are involved in a target sector and are implementing projects:involving the design of new, highly advanced technologies or products;focused on development and later phases of research activities with a view toproduct commercialization;intended to launch a product on the market.3.2 Description:The Royal Bank may approve term loans of $50,000 to $500,000, with a maximum termof five years. This program is intended to fund commercial research and developmentprograms, the development of products before and after marketing and marketexpansion. Basic research projects and start-up capital are not covered by this program.3.3 Contact:FORD(Q) 800, Place Victoria Suite 3800 C.P. 247 Montreal (Québec) H4Z 1E8Telephone: (514) 283-2500 Facsimile: (514) 496-8310 E-mail: montreal@bfdrq-fordq.gc.caPg. 154

4.0 PROGRAM: ACCÉS TECHNO PME LOAN PROGRAMAccés Techno PME is a funding program established jointly by the Federal Office of RegionalDevelopment - Québec (FORD-Q) and the Mouvement des caisses Desjardins. A fundingmechanism which complements conventional financial instruments, Accés Techno PMEtargets firms in new sectors and innovative manufacturing SMEs in the new economy.4.1 Eligibility:To be eligible for this program, a firm must:be Canadian owned and operating in Québec;have fewer than 250 employees;have a sales figure of less than $12 million;be without sufficient traditional or “hard” assets to provide a guarantee;demonstrate that a commercialization project has export market developmentpotential.4.2 Contact:FORD(Q) 800, Place Victoria Suite 3800 C.P. 2~7 Montreal (Québec) H4Z 1E8Telephone: (514) 283-2500 Facsimile: (514) 496-8310 E-mail: montreal@bfdrq-fordq.gc.ca5.0 PROGRAM: LOAN PROGRAM FOR TECHNOLOGY FIRMSFORD-Q and the National Bank of Canada have signed a partnership agreement toestablish a loan program especially for firms in the information technology, advancedmaterials and biosciences and health sectors which are at the start-up, growth orexpansion stage and want to carry out an eligible project.5.1 Eligibility:To be eligible for this program, an SME must: be a for-profit firm legally incorporated in Canada; operate a business in Québec; have fewer than 100 employees and an annual sales figure of less than $10million; .demonstrate that a domestic commercialization project has the potentialto develop export markets; in the case of a project intended for export, provide a marketing plan describingprevious experience or proof of related training, for example, NEXPRO .5.2 Description:The National Bank may approve loans ranging from $100, 000 to $500,000, with amaximum term of seven years.Pg. 155

5.3 Contact:FORD(Q) 800, Place Victoria Suite 3800 C.P. 247 Montreal (Québec) H4Z lE8Telephone: (514) 283-2500 Facsimile: (514) 496-8310 E-mail: montrea1@bfdrq-fordq.gc.ca6.0 PROGRAM: FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS FROM FORD-QThe Federal Office of Regional Development -Québec provides financial support whichcomplements the range of services already available to its prime clientele, SMEs.The Federal Office of Regional Development-Québec helps SMEs to carry out businessprojects such as:commercial feasibility studies prior to R&D;the acquisition of expertise for accreditation, certification and compliance withstandards;standardization to facilitate access to government contracts;marketing plans following development of a new product or aimed at developingan export market;identification and acquisition of new technology;start-up guidance for innovative SMEs;training for new exporters.6.1 Contact:FORD(Q) 800, Place Victoria Suite 3800 C.P. 247 Montreal (Québec) H4Z lE8Telephone: (514) 283-2500 Facsimile: (514) 496-8310 E-mail: montrea1@bfdrq-fordq.gc.ca7.0 PROGRAM: ISO 9000 DIAGNOSTIC TOOLThe Federal Office of Regional Development -- Québec (FORD-Q), in partnership withthe private sector, has developed an innovative software package to help youimplement the International Standards Organization's ISO 9000 series of standards.Developed primarily for small manufacturers, the self-help diagnostic tool provides aquick and easy-to-use way to establish benchmarks for comparison with other firms in asector, and to prepare ISO implementation plans. Firms using the program can getservice support --for example, by telephone --from ISO experts or resource centres.7.1 Contact: Tel.: 1-800-561-0633Pg. 156

OTHER PROGRAMS AVAILABLE FROM FORD-Q:Start-up loans in RCMsThe Community Futures Development Program (CFDP) is the main source of financialsupport for Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs), which providelocal funding for business start-ups and the self-employed.Loans for the Development of Export MarketsSMEs can have access to the Program for Export Market Development of theDepartment of Foreign Affairs and International Trade to prepare strategies for thedevelopment of export markets, including participation in fairs and exhibitions. ThePEMD is administered by the Federal Office of Regional Development-Québec.Product Marketing LoansIndustry Canada (IC)'s Canada Technology Partnership was designed to respond to aspecific need of established firms. This initiative ensures that products ready to bemarketed, especially those with a strong potential to stimulate economic growth and jobcreation, can be introduced on the market.Canada Technology Partnership is a prime example of innovation and co-operation withthe private sector. It is intended as a practical and inexpensive means of overcomingthe obstacles which prevent the development of products in target sectors. It reflects thenew and important role played by government in leading-edge sectors. Ultimately, thesesectors will be the source of well-paying jobs for young Canadians about to enter thelabour market.Contact for these Programs: FORD(Q) 800, Place Victoria Suite 3800 C.P. 247 Montreal (Québec) H4Z lE8 Telephone: (514) 283-2500 Facsimile: (514) 496-8310 E-mail: Montreal@bfdrg-fordg.gc.caPg. 157

HEALTH CANADA1.0 DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:The goals of Health Canada:foster active health system partnerships with provinces, territories and others;develop a more effective health intelligence network;improve knowledge management and dissemination and evidence-baseddecision making;give increased priority to initiatives that redress the most significant healthinequalities in Canada;develop a renewed relationship with First Nations;provide leadership on health promotion, disease prevention and healthstrategies; andcreate innovative, targeted and effective programs.1.1 Branch Operations:HEALTH PROMOTION AND PROGRAMS BRANCH (HPPB) develops, promotes,supports and coordinates programs to preserve and advance the physical and mentalhealth and well-being of Canadians. Issues relating to nutrition, tobacco, alcohol anddrug use, AIDS, family health, cardiovascular disease and prevention of sexuallytransmitted diseases are addressed by the Branch.HEALTH PROTECTION BRANCH (HPB) conducts programs to ensure the safety ofthe food supply, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, medical or radiation-emitting devicesand the environment, as well as to protect Canadians from hazardous consumerproducts, or materials in the work place.MEDICAL SERVICES BRANCH (MSB) provides community health services on-reserveand to residents of the Yukon. On and off-reserve Registered Indians and eligible Inuitalso receive a range of medically necessary goods and services not available toindividuals from provincial sources or third-party agencies.POLICY AND CONSULTATION BRANCH (PCB) provides policy analysis, advice andinformation to senior management and program branches through strategic planning,policy development and public information activities. The Branch is responsible for anumber of program areas, including Communications, Health Insurance, InternationalAffairs and the Women's Health Bureau.CORPORATE SERVICES BRANCH (CSB) supports the development and delivery ofdepartmental programs through financial planning and administration, human resourcesmanagement, information systems, office accommodation, internal audit, facilitiesmanagement and general administrative direction in line with departmental andgovernment-wide policies.Pg. 158

2.0 PROGRAM: FUTURE DIRECTIONS INITIATIVEAs a consequence of these aforementioned changes, the NHRDP initiated a review ofits strategic directions and funding priorities to position the program on a course offocused, effective action. This process, known as the NHRDP Future DirectionsInitiative, was initiated in May 1995 and was designed for program implementation inJune 1996. The objectives and key consultation activities are outlined in Annex II.Based on the advice received through the Future Directions consultation process, theNHRDP has revised its program framework to concentrate on four key areas. Theseareas represent a multifaceted balance of traditional NHRDP areas of action andexpertise (e.g., support for innovative research and personnel support) and areas ofemerging focus as recommended through the consultation processes (e.g., synthesis,dissemination, and support of new researchers). The NHRDP will:continue to fund innovative, peer-reviewed research that contributes to integratedbodies of knowledge for policy development and program planning;co-ordinate, as well as support, the synthesis and dissemination of healthresearch in support of Health Canada's priorities and commitment to evidencebaseddecisions;restructure the personnel awards program in order to better respond to thedemand to build capacity, through training and career support of newresearchers in areas related to policy need, as well as to formally integrate thecontributions of current and established researchers into the policy developmentand planning processes of Health Canada; andincrease the program capacity to support strategic partnerships and collaborativeapproaches in meeting shared research priorities and interests.Based on the advice received through the Future Directions consultation process, theNHRDP has set long-term research themes that will be the focus of funding for at leastthe next five years. The themes are:Population HealthHealth Impact of Public PoliciesRenewal and Restructuring of the Health SystemResearch on New MethodologiesResearch on Transfer and Uptake of KnowledgeNew Approaches to the Management and Administration of Program Funding StreamsTo increase the Program's capacity in these key areas of development, newapproaches to the management and administration of the Program have beendeveloped. Two integrated approaches have been identified as the generation anddevelopment of knowledge and transfer and uptake of knowledge.Pg. 159

The knowledge transfer and uptake approach emphasizes an increased NHRDPcapacity to anticipate pressures to provide evidence that supports Health Canada policyand program decisions.Approach I: Generate and Develop KnowledgeThe NHRDP will fund innovative, peer-reviewed health research projects and personnelawards that contribute to the development of integrated bodies of knowledge for policydevelopment within the strategic long-term research themes.Approach II: Transfer and Uptake of KnowledgeThe NHRDP will fund innovative peer-reviewed health research projects and personnelawards that: examine and synthesize existing data within the strategic long-termresearch themes; and, develop innovative ways of inserting this information into thepolicy formulation process.2.1 Criteria:The NHRDP has refined the screening criteria to assess the policy relevance ofresearch activities. Research proposals and personal award holders demonstrating andlinking research to these criteria will receive a higher funding priority. The following willbe used to the assess policy relevance of all the NHRDP research.Potential policy impact or influencecontribution to the knowledge base for national and regional policy developmentand planning;timeliness of proposed work;demonstration of a clear applicability and transferability beyond the local level;research is developed from a sufficiently multi-disciplinary or multi-sectoralperspective;potential to inform Health Canada core activities, vision and priority researchthemes; andinvolvement of appropriate community and policy partners.Potential significancemagnitude of the issue (severity/intensity, size of population affected, potentialhealth gain or risk);potential societal cost; andpotential improvement in quality of life.2.2 Contact: Information Officer, Telephone: (613) 954-8549; Fax: (613) 954-7363; Internet: NHRDPINFO@inet.hwc.caPg. 160

3.0 PROGRAM: FUNDING FOR SENIORS' PROJECTSFunding for seniors' projects is now available through the Population Health Fund. (TheNew Horizons: Partners in Aging program was terminated on March 31, 1997.) ThePopulation Health Fund is organized within a life cycle framework which has threestages, including later life. Current priorities for the later life stage are:Addressing factors leading to illness, disability and deathStrengthening the capacity to support healthy agingEnhancing personal autonomy and independenceAddressing concerns surrounding end-of-life.Contact:For further information on eligible projects and funding priorities:National Population Health Directorate Health Canada, 19th floor - AL: 1919A5, Jeanne Mance Building, Ottawa, Ontario K1A IB4, Tel:(613) 957-3507, Fax: (613) 952-5310Atlantic Region Health Canada, Suite 709- 1557 Hollis Stree4 Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3V4 Tel: (902) 426-2700,Fax: (902) 426-9689Québec Region Health Canada, Complexe Guy-Favreau, East Tower, Suite 210, 200 Rene Levesque Blvd. W.,Montreal, Québec, H2Z lX4 Tel: (514) 283-7342 or 283-0816, Fax: (514) 283-3309Ontario Region Health Canada, 55 St. Clair Avenue E., 3rd floor, Toronto, Ontario, M4T 1M2 Tel: (416) 973-0003, Fax: (416) 954-8211British Columbia / Yukon Region Health Canada, Suite 440 -757 Hastings Street W., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 1A1, Tel:(604) 666-2729, Fax: (604) 666-8986Manitoba / Saskatchewan Region Health Canada, Suite 420- 391 York Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 0P4 Tel: (204) 983-2833,Fax: (204) 983-8674Alberta / N.W.T. Region Health Canada. Suite 815, Canada Place, 9700 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5J4C3, Tel:(403) 495-2754, Fax: (403) 495-5537Pg. 161

4.0 PROGRAM: COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM FOR CHILDRENThe Community Action Program for Children, a component of the Child DevelopmentInitiative, was announced by the Government of Canada in May 1992. CommunityAction is one in a series of steps taken in response to the 1990 World Summit onChildren.The Program, delivered through Health Canada regional offices, funds communitygroups to establish and deliver services that address the developmental needs of at riskchildren (0-6 years). Long-term financial assistance is provided through contributions tosupport these services.Community Action focuses on prevention; its purpose is to enable communities todevelop a continuum of integrated services to promote the health and socialdevelopment of at risk children and their families. Services incorporate education andintervention activities.Community Action encourages early investment in children so that they get a betterstart in life, are ready to start school and so that their chances to participate fully insociety as adults are enhanced. Expected services include: parent/family resourcecentres, child development centres, parenting education and infant stimulation.4.1 Target Groups:children living in low-income familieschildren living in teenage-parent familieschildren experiencing developmental delays, social, emotional or behavioralproblems .abused and neglected childrenpeople who have, or are likely to have, at risk young childrenThe Community Action Program for Children is jointly managed by the Federalgovernment and Provincial/Territorial governments. Administrative protocols set out theterms and conditions of how the Program is managed in each Province/Territory. Theydemonstrate the commitment of the two levels of government to support communitiesfor the benefit of children at risk.4.2 Contact:Sharon Gribbon, Community Action Program for Children, Health Promotion & Programs BranchFinance Building, Tunney's Pasture Ottawa, ON K1A 1B5 Tel: (613) 952-82555.0 PROGRAM: CANADA PRENATAL NUTRITION PROGRAMThe Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program assists communities to develop or enhanceprograms for at-risk pregnant women in order to improve birth outcomes. It provides theresources for community- based projects to offer services such as nutritionPg. 162

supplements, nutrition counselling, support, education, referral and counselling onlifestyle issues such as alcohol abuse, stress and family violence.The program is especially designed to build on existing prenatal health programs acrossCanada. Communities, organizations and governments have joined in partnership togive high-risk children the best possible start in life and to influence the health of futuregenerations.5.1 Eligibility:Eligible applicants for funding are incorporated, not-for-profit community or voluntaryorganizations and agencies.5.2 Contact:Contact the Health Canada-Health Promotion and Programs Branch-regional office nearest youOr Call: (613) 957-3956 Fax: (613) 952-5955 Internet: http://www.hwc.caWrite: Childhood and Youth Division, Healtl1 Canada Postal Locator 0202C1 Finance Building,2nd Floor Ottawa, Ontario K1A 1B56.0 PROGRAM: NATIONAL AIDS STRATEGYThe National AIDS Strategy has three primary goals:stopping the spread of HIV;searching for effective vaccines, drugs and therapies; andcaring for, treating and supporting people infected with my, their caregivers,families and friends.Toward the realization of these goals, the strategy focuses federal action in the areas of:education and prevention;research and surveillance;care, treatment and support;support to non-governmental organizations; andco-ordination and collaboration.All efforts to respond to the issue of HIV/AIDS in the Aboriginal community areconducted within the goals and primary focus areas of this strategy. (The strategy isscheduled to terminate at the end of March 1998.)6.1 Eligibility:Programs and services under the National AIDS Strategy are available to all Canadians.6.2 Contact:Pg. 163

Call: (613) 952-5258 Fax: (613) 952-3556 Write: HIV/AIDS Policy Coordination and Programs Division Health Canada 11 Holland Avenue,Tower A 2 nd Floor Postal Locator 3002A, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 1B47.0 PROGRAM: NOBODY'S PERFECTNobody's Perfect is a support program for parents of children from birth to age five. Itis designed to provide information and support for parents who are young, single, withlow income, limited education, or who may be geographically, culturally, or sociallyisolated. Currently, the program is being implemented in all provinces and territories.The program gives parents access to accurate, up-to-date information and provides asupportive group network. There is a training program for facilitators and a range ofexcellent parent resources.7.1 Eligibility:This program is available to parents of limited resources who have children under agefive.7.2 Contact:Call: (613) 954-3353 Fax: (613) 954-3358 Internet: http://www.hwc.caWrite: Nobody's Perfect, Health Promotion and Programs Branch, Health Canada Postal Locator0201A Finance Building, Room 1151 Ottawa, Ontario K1A 1B58.0 PROGRAM: INDIAN AND INUIT HEALTH CAREERS PROGRAMThe Indian and Inuit Health Careers Program supports Aboriginal participation ineducation leading to professional careers in the health field. Bursaries and scholarshipsare available to Aboriginal students based on financial need and academicachievement.8.1 Eligibility:The program is open to all Aboriginal people.8.2 Contact:Call: (613) 954-8779 Fax: (613) 954-8107 Internet: http://www.hwc.caWrite: Medical Services Branch, Health Canada. Postal Locator 1920B Jeanne Mance Building,20 th Floor Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0L3Or Contact: the Health Canada - Medical Services Branch - regional office nearest youPg. 164

9.0 PROGRAM: NON-INSURED HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAMThe Non-lnsured Health Benefits Program provides a range of health-related goods andservices that are not offered by provincial, territorial, or supplementary health insuranceplans or programs. The program includes goods and services such as:prescription drugs;medical supplies and equipment;vision and dental care services; andmedical transportation.9.1 Eligibility:Registered Indians and recognized Innu and Inuit are eligible to apply.9.2 Contact:Contact the Health Canada-Medical Services Branch-regional office nearest you10.0 PROGRAM: POSTPARTUM PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAMThe Postpartum Parent Support Program is designed to help parents and otherimmediate family members to:identify and use available support systems during the postpartum period;develop feelings of competence and confidence about the postpartum period;set realistic expectations about coping with family relationships.The program is also designed to help health professionals:alleviate any discomfort with their educational role by creating a safe learningenvironment; anddevelop feelings of competence and confidence as health educators.10.1 Eligibility:This program is available to the general public.10.2 Contact:Call: (613) 957-3437 Fax: (613) 954-3358 Internet: http://www.hwc.caWrite: Child youth and Family Health Unit Health Canada, Postal Locator 0201A FinanceBuilding, Room 1166 Ottawa, Ontario K1A 1B5Pg. 165

11.0 PROGRAM: CANADA PRENATAL NUTRITION PROGRAMThis ongoing federal Program is delivered through the Community Action Program forChildren, a component of the Child Development Initiative. The Canada PrenatalNutrition Program was one of the Programs promised in Creating Opportunity.The Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program is a comprehensive Program designed toprovide food supplementation, nutrition counselling, support, education, referral andcounselling on lifestyle issues to pregnant women who are most likely to have unhealthybabies.There are approximately 400,000 births every year in Canada. Of these, an estimated10% of births are at risk due to poor health and malnutrition of the mother. Poor nutritionis a risk factor for low birth weight (less than 2500 grams). Low birth weight is thedetermining factor in about two-thirds of all deaths among newborns, and those thatsurvive are at a greater risk of developing serious and lifelong disabilities. At 5.5% in1990, there has been a minimal reduction in the rate of low birth weight over the last fewyears.The Program delivered through Health Canada regional offices, funds communitygroups to establish and deliver services that address the needs of low income pregnantwomen. Long-term financial assistance is provided through contributions to supportthese services.The Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program supports comprehensive community basedservices, especially designed to build upon existing prenatal health programs acrossCanada. It offers resources, based on population (number of births) to provinces andterritories to expand prenatal nutrition programs, and in cases where they do not exist,to assist in setting them up. The Program establishes and enhances services but doesnot duplicate or replace other government services.11.1 Targets:pregnant adolescentsyouth at risk of becoming pregnantpregnant women who abuse alcohol or other substancespregnant women living in violent situationsoff-reserve First Nations, Métis and Inuitrefugeespregnant women living in isolation or not having access to services11.2 Contact: Judy Watson Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program Childhood & Youth Division, Health Promotion & Programs Branch Health Canada, Finance Building, Tunney's Pasture, Ottawa, ON K1A 1B5 Tel:(613) 952-0240Pg. 166

12.0 PROGRAM: ABORIGINAL HEAD START PROGRAM (AHS)Aboriginal Head Start is an early intervention program for Aboriginal children and theirfamilies living in urban and Northern communities.The mandate of Aboriginal Head Start is to meet and foster the spiritual, emotional,intellectual and physical needs of the child. In reaching these goals, six importantcomponents, are included in the project features. The Statement of Principle includesthat the program is based on caring, creativity and pride flowing from the knowledge oftraditional beliefs, within a holistic and safe environment.The mandate of Aboriginal Head Start is to:Foster the spiritual, emotional, intellectual and physical growth of the child.Foster a desire in the child for life long learning.Support parents and guardians as the prime teachers and caregivers of theirchildren, making sure parents/caregivers play a key role in the planning,development, operation and evaluation of the program.Recognize and support extended families in teaching and caring for children.Make sure the local Aboriginal community is involved in the planning,development, operation and evaluation of the program.Make sure that the initiative works with and is supported by other communityprograms and services.Ensure the human and financial resources are used in the best way possible toproduce positive outcomes and experiences for Aboriginal children, parents,families and communities.Each project will focus on preschool children and will include the following components:Culture and languageEducationHealth promotionNutritionSocial support programsParental involvementContact:National Population Health Directorate Health Canada, 19 th Floor - AL: 1919A5, Jeanne Mance Building, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 1B4, Tel:(613) 957-3507, Fax: (613) 952-5310Atlantic Region Health Canada, Suite 709 - 1557 Hollis Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3V4 Tel: (902) 426-2700, Fax: (902) 426-9689Pg. 167

Québec Region Health Canada, Complexe Guy-Favreau, East Tower, Suite 210, 200 Rene Levesque Blvd. w.,Montreal, Québec, H2Z 1X4 Tel: (514) 283-7342 or 283-0816, Fax: (514) 283-3309Ontario Region Health Canada, 55 St. Clair Avenue E., 3 rd Floor, Toronto, Ontario, M4T 1M2 Tel: (416) 973-0003, Fax: (416) 954-8211British Columbia/Yukon Region Health Canada, Suite 440- 757 Hastings Street W., Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 1A1, Tel:(604) 666-2729, Fax: (604) 666-8986Manitoba/Saskatchewan Region Health Canada, Suite 420 - 391 York Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 0P4 Tel: (204) 983-2833, Fax: (204) 983-8674Alberta/N.W.T. Region Health Canada, Suite 815, Canada Place, 9700 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4C3, Tel:(403) 495-2754, Fax: (403) 495-553713.0 OTHER HEALTH CANADA PROGRAMS:Building Healthy CommunitiesCanadian Childhood Cancer Surveillance and Control Program.Canadian Hospitals Injury Reporting and Prevention Program (CHIRPP)Canadian Perinatal Surveillance System (CPSS)Child Health GoalsChildhood Asthma Control ProgramChildhood Injury Prevention ProgramChildren's Mental Health Strategies ProgramCommunity Mental Health ProgramComprehensive School Health InitiativeFitness ProgramFoodborne and Enteric DiseasesHealthy Babies ProgramIndian and Inuit Childhood Injury Prevention ProgramIndian and Inuit Healthy Babies ProgramKidsCare ProgramNational Child DayNational Clearinghouse on Family ViolenceNational Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program (NNADAP)Nutrition ProgramsPromotion of Breastfeeding ProgramRespiratory Diseases of ChildrenSentinel Health Unit Surveillance System (SHUSS)Tobacco ReductionVaccine Preventable Diseases of Infants and ChildrenPg. 168

Contact:For further information on eligible projects and funding priorities: Health Canada, 19 th Floor - AL: 1919A5, Jeanne Mance Building, Ottawa, Ontario K1A lB4, Tel:(613) 957-3507, Fax: (613) 952-5310 Aboriginal Health Directorate Guy Freedman, Tel: (613) 952-9769Pg. 169

MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF CANADA1.0 MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF CANADAThe Medical Research Council of Canada (MRC) is the major federal agencyresponsible for funding biomedical research in Canada. Its role is to promote, assist andundertake basic, applied and clinical research in Canada in the health sciences. It alsohas a major role in supporting research training of health scientists and acts as anadvisor on health research to the federal Minister of Health. MRC does not operatelaboratories of its own nor does it employ its own scientists. The research it supports iscarried out by scientists in universities, hospitals and research institutes across thecountry. It also promotes cooperation between university researchers and industry. TheCouncil administers the health sciences portion of the Networks of Centres ofExcellence program and is responsible for and administers the Canadian GenomeAnalysis and Technology Program. (CGAT)1.1 Eligibility:Investigators proposing to undertake research clearly relevant to human health and whohold an academic appointment in a Canadian University or affiliated institution can applyfor research support. Those seeking funds for training in research must have asupervisor in the faculty of health sciences, which includes schools of medicine,dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, veterinary medicine and optometry, or other academicdepartments as long as the research is relevant to human health.1.2 Research Support:Council provides the means whereby research can be undertaken. This includessupport for equipment, materials, support personnel, teams etc.1.3 Personnel Support:Council provides support for graduate and postdoctoral training across the healthsciences. In addition, salary is offered for outstanding investigators at varying stages oftheir independent research careers.1.4 Contact:For more information on the MRC and its programsThe Medical Research Council of Canada, Communications and Information Branch 5th Floor,Tower B, 1600 Scott Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0W9General Inquiries (613) 941-2672 Communications & Information (613) 954-1382Media Relations (613) 954-1958 Grants Facsimile (613) 954-1800Communications Facsimile (613) 954-6653 E-mail: mrcinform@bpb.hwc.caPg. 170

CANADIAN HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH FOUNDATION (HSRF)1.0 CANADIAN HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH FOUNDATION (HRSF)The Foundation will fund research to examine the effectiveness of health services andthe outcomes of accepted procedures. The federal government has committed $65million to the Fund over five years. Additional funding will come from partners, includinggovernments, the private sector, health-care institutions, and academic health centres.Partners and stakeholders will participate in setting research priorities and will benefitfrom the research results.The Health Services Research Fund is part of the governments commitment to strategicresearch investments that will allow the renewal of our health care system for the 21 stcentury. Other such investments include the Health Transition Fund, which providesfunding for testing new models for health care delivery, and the Canadian HealthInformation System, which will link all players in the health sector. Both were announcedin the February 1997 Federal Budget. As well, the Budget provided funding for healthresearch through the establishment of the Canada Foundation for Innovation andstabilized funding for the Networks of Centres of Excellence.1.1 Contact: Dr. Arnold Naimark Tel: (204) 789-3826Pg. 171

THE CANADA FOUNDATION FOR INNOVATION (CFI)1.0 THE CANADIAN FOUNDATION FOR INNOVATION (CFI)The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) is an independent corporation establishedby the federal government to strengthen Canadian capability for research. TheFoundation will achieve this objective by investing funds over the next five to 10 years inthe development of research infrastructure in Canada.The mandate of the Foundation is to increase the capability of Canadian universities,colleges, hospitals and other not for-profit institutions to carry out important world-classscientific research and technology development. To implement its mandate, theFoundation, in cooperation with funding partners, provides infrastructure for researchand development that will:support economic growth and job creation;lead to improvements in health, the environment, and quality of life;build capacity for innovation;strengthen training for research careers for young Canadians;attract and retain able researchers in Canada;promote networks and collaboration among researchers; andensure the optimal use of Canadian research infrastructure by promoting sharingwithin and among institutions.The CFI will target its investment toward key needs in the areas of health, environment,science and engineering. The Foundation will operate on the principle that itsinvestments are made in partnership with the private and the voluntary sectors as wellas provincial governments.Contributions by the Foundation are expected to average 40 per cent of total eligibleproject costs, but will in no case exceed 50 per cent. On this basis, funding for the totalinvestment by the Foundation and its partners should exceed $2 billion. As the amountwill be committed entirely for infrastructure, operating support must be obtained fromother sources.1.1 Contact:CFI - 350 Albert Street, P.O. Box 77 Ottawa, Ontario K1R 1A4 Tele: (613) 947-6496 Fax: (6J3)943-0923Pg. 172

HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT CANADA1.0 PROGRAM: YOUTH INTERNSHIP CANADA (YIC)This program will create entry-level opportunities and provide structured careerpathways for young people to make effective transitions from school to work; it will alsosupport young people who want to start or expand their own business.1.1 Benefits to Participants:YIC enables young people to gain employability enhancement skills and practical workexperience with an employer, and entrepreneurial skills.1.2 Clientele:Youth under 30 years of age who are legally entitled to work in Canada.1.3 Expected number of participants:Approximately 15,000 in 1997-98.1.4 Application Procedures:Sponsors interested in developing youth internship projects or submitting proposals forfunding are invited to contact their local Human Resource Centre of Canada (HRCC).Sponsoring organizations will undertake the direct recruitment and selection ofparticipants. Interested youth should contact their local Human Resource Centre ofCanada (HRCC) to find out about opportunities in their area.1.5 Contact:Local Human Resource Centre of Canada (HRCC) Internet: http://youth.hrdc-drhc.gc.caThe Government of Canada youth Info Line at 1 800935-5555 E-mail: ysc@istar.ca2.0 PROGRAM: YOUTH INTERNSHIP CANADA SECTOR-BASED COMPONENTSectoral Youth Internship (SYI) is a private-sector driven collaboration betweengovernments, industry and educational/training institutions to respond to the challengeof providing stronger linkages between school and the world of work. The objective ofSectoral Youth Internship is to bring about systemic change by encouraging andsupporting the creation of structured pathways "owned" by employers, educators andparticipating youth from the education system to jobs in emerging and expandingindustries.Pg. 173

2.1 Benefits to Participants:Working through national Sector Councils, Sectoral Youth Internship projects provideschool to work transition models that are innovative and more relevant to the needs ofboth the private sector and participating youth.2.2 Partners:All partners, including the private sector, make significant contributions to theseprojects. Federal government contributions are concentrated in "up-front"developmental costs and do not normally include the payment of income support ortraining allowances. In this way, private sector ownership and commitment to outcomesincreases while long-term sustainability and replicability is more realistic. Sectoral YouthInternship projects also demonstrate the usefulness of national occupational standardsand provide youth with transferable knowledge and skills that contribute to the mobilityof the Canadian labour force.Since 1994, Sectoral Youth Internship projects have been launched in nine sectors:Auto Repair and Service (CARS), Tourism, Horticulture, Logistics, Environment,Electrical/Electronics (EEMAC), Softllare, Aviation Maintenance and Women in Tradesand Technology. Although some projects are as short as nine to 18 months, most arefor periods of two or three years.2.3 Application Procedures:Sectoral Youth Internship projects are administered directly by Human ResourcesPartnerships at NHQ and not through the network of regional or local HRCC offices.Sectoral Youth Internship projects are administered by Sector Councils, who areresponsible for recruiting applicants through a variety of means. Participants are notrecruited through the local HRCC. While most projects are already up and running, anynew projects launched will be advertised by Sector Councils, even using electronicmedia to recruit where it is appropriate.2.4 Contact: Local Human Resource Centre of Canada (HRCC) Internet: http://youth.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca The Government of Canada Youth Info Line at 1 800 935-55553.0 PROGRAM: YOUTH INTERNATIONAL (YI)The objective of YI is to provide out-of-school youth, unemployed or under-employed,with an internationally focused work experience. Project activities will reflect localeconomic development needs.Pg. 174

3.1 Benefits to Participants:The work experiences are linked to opportunities in emerging and growth sectors of theCanadian economy, thereby helping youth to secure long-term employment in Canada.3.2 Clientele:Participants are unemployed or under-employed youth who are out-of- school, normallyunder the age of30, and legally entitled to work in Canada.3.3 Partners:In addition to local partnerships, YI requires that partnerships be formed between thesponsoring agency and international organizations, with the expertise and resourcesnecessary for project success. These international partners can be private businesses,associations, non-governmental organizations, public health or educational institution,municipal government, and tribal councils.Projects will require other sources of funds, or leveraging. Sponsors/employers mustprovide "in-kind" or financial contributions that reflect a serious commitment to thesuccess of the project, and these must be quantified in the proposal.3.4 Application Procedures:Organizations wishing to sponsor a Youth International project should contact their localHuman Resource Centre of Canada (HRCC) to obtain an application form (availableApril 1, 1997) and additional information. Sponsoring organizations will undertake thedirect recruitment and selection of participants. Interested youth should contact theirlocal Human Resource Centre of Canada (HRCC) to find out about opportunities in theirarea.3.5 Contact:For more information, please Contact: Local Human Resource Centre of Canada (HRCC) Internet: http://youth.1lrdc-drhc.gc.ca The Government of Canada Youth Info Line at 1800 935-55554.0 PROGRAM: YOUTH SERVICE CANADA (YSC)YSC will provide young people with an opportunity to gain relevant work-relatedexperience, to develop their personal skills and to strengthen their sense ofaccomplishment through team participation in community service projects.Pg. 175

4.1 Benefits to Participants:Young people will gain job skills, life skills, and relevant work experience while workingwith a team of up to 10-20 people. YSC offers young people the opportunity to buildbetter and stronger communities by addressing local needs and issues. Participantsreceive assistance in developing a career plan for the transition from school to work,and will be paid a regionally determined weekly stipend for living needs. Participantswho successfully complete their project are given a completion grant of approximately$2,000.4.2 Clientele:Young Canadians or permanent resident normally under 30 years of age, unemployedand out of school. Eligible sponsors include third-party community organizations suchas community-based organizations and Native Councils. Federal and provincialgovernment departments are not eligible for project sponsorship.4.3 Partners:Enterprises, community organization, other levels of governments. Local partners, suchas private businesses, organizations, or government agencies, may provide financialassistance, "in kind" contributions or expertise on project development and delivery.4.4 Application Procedures:Community organizations interested in developing community service projects forconsideration under YSC are invited to submit their proposal through their local HumanResource Centre of Canada (HRCC). Sponsoring organizations will undertake the directrecruitment and selection of participants. Interested youth should contact their localHuman Resource Centre of Canada (HRCC) to find out about opportunities in theirarea.4.5 Contact:For more information, please contact: Local Human Resource Centre of Canada (HRCC) Internet: http://youth.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca The Government of Canada youth Info Line at 1 800 935-5555 E-mail: ysc@istar.ca5.0 PROGRAM: PARTNERS IN PROMOTING SUMMER EMPLOYMENT (PPSE)Partners in Promoting Summer Employment brings government and business togetherto encourage employers to hire students. This program provides a vehicle for businessassociations to hire students and to encourage local businesses to create summer jobsfor students.Pg. 176

5.1 Benefits to Participants:This initiative gives students exposure to career possibilities in their communities andintroduces local businesses to potential future employees.5.2 Clientele:Students who have full-time student status and returning full-time in the fall, and whoare legally entitled to work in Canada. Sponsors must be employers in the private andnot-for-profit sectors (business associations, Chamber of Commerce, etc.).5.3 Partners:Business associations or employers in the private and not-for-profit sectors.5.4 Application Procedures:Employers are encouraged to submit their project proposal to their local HRCC, where itwill be assessed based on local needs and in accordance with the established criteria.Students interested in working in this area should consult their local HRCC or applydirectly with a sponsor organization.5.5 Contact:For more information, please contact: Local Human Resource Centre of Canada (HRCC) Internet: http://youthhrdc-drhc.gc.ca The Government of Canada youth Info Line at 1 800 935-5555 E-mail: ysc@istar.ca6.0 PROGRAM: RCMP SUMMER STUDENT PROGRAMThe program is designed to provide students in law and other related disciplines withthe opportunity for employment within the Criminal Justice system. The goal of theprogram is to introduce students to work experience in the police service sector. Workterms normally last from 12 to 17 weeks.6.1 Benefits to Participants:More than half of the students work alongside a designated mentor officer for the wholesummer while the others work in offices learning forensic sciences, etc. Participantsobtain training and work experience that may assist them in obtaining permanentemployment in the future or in making career choices. This initiative also providesstudents with money and allows them to continue their education.Pg. 177

6.2 Clientele:Students in law, criminology and other related disciplines with full-time student statusand returning to school full-time in the fall, and students who are legally entitled to workin Canada.6.3 Application Procedures:Students must contact their local RCMP Detachment or Divisional Recrniting Officerdirectly for information on the application process. Deadlines and program specifics areset by each division.6.4 Contact:For more information, please contact: Crime Prevention/Victims' Services Branch (613) 993-8423 Internet: http://youth.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca. The Government of Canada Youth Info Line at 1 800 935-5555 E-mail: ysc@istar.ca7.0 PROGRAM: SUMMER CAREER PLACEMENTS (SCP)Summer Career Placements (SCP) offer wage subsidies to non-profit, private andpublic sector employers to create career-related jobs for students. It is the keycomponent of the federal governments student employment initiative. It focuses onyouth by providing work experience and developmental learning experience to in-schoolyouth during the summer months.7.1 Benefits to Participants:Jobs normally last from six to 16 weeks and are intended to give students experienceand developmental learning in their chosen fields. Students earn enough money toallow them to pursue their education, and employers benefit from enthusiastic workersand potential future employees.Where an employer hires a student with disabilities, the employer becomes eligible toreceive a contribution of up to 100 per cent of the applicable provincial/territorial adultminimum wage rate per hour. In addition, funds may be made available for jobaccommodation requirements to a maximum of $3,000 per student.7.2 Clientele:Students currently recognized as having full-time status and returning full-time in thefall, and who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Employers of all sectors of theeconomy.Pg. 178

7.3 Partners:Business employers (including cooperatives with shared capital), municipalities, publichealth and educational institutions, community centres and organizations, Centreslocaux de services communautaires, Centres d'accueil (Québec), not-for-profitorganizations (not identified as public sector employers), and Native Band Councils.7.4 Application Procedures:Application forms are available at your local Human Resource Centre of Canada(HRCC) or/and Human Resource Centres of Canada for Students (HRCC-S) in earlyspring. Employers on the HRCC mailing list receive, complete and submit projectapplications to their local HRCC before the application deadline: March 27, 1997,Employers recruit students with or without the assistance of the HRCC or HRCC-S, orstudents can apply directly to the employer.7.5 Contact:Local Human Resource Centre of Canada (HRCC) and Human Resource Centre of Canada for Studentsusually from May to August. Internet: http://youth.hrdc.drhc.gc.caThe Government of Canada Youth Info Line at 1 800 935-5555 E-mail: ysc@istar.ca8.0 PROGRAM: STUDENT BUSINESS LOANS (SBL)The Student Business Loans is a summer employment program administered by theBusiness Development Bank of Canada (BDC) and funded by HRDC. It providesfinancial assistance to students with business ideas and entrepreneurial drive todevelop their own summer jobs.8.1 Benefits to Participants:SBL offers loans up to a maximum of$3,000 for students to operate their own smallbusiness. These loans are interest-free until October 3, 1997, when full loan repaymentis due. Loans of $1,000 or more that are repaid in full by September 5, 1997, willreceive a $100 cash rebate.The Business Development Bank of Canada and HRDC offer, at no cost to the student,seminars and workshops on "Row to Start a Business" and "Marketing", Furthermore, acounsellor will visit the business and provide expert assistance and guidance at no costto the student.8.2 Clientele:Students who are currently registered full-time during the previous academic year, whointend to return to school full-time the following academic year, and who are legallyentitled to work in Canada. Students must be at least 15 years of age (those betweenPg. 179

15 and 17 years of age, inclusive, need a guarantor when making arrangements withthe bank).8.3 Application Procedures:To apply for a student business loan, a written business plan must be prepared,including a cash flow forecast and personal information sheets. The BDC will startreviewing all applications as of April 1, 1997. Funding is limited and will be madeavailable on a "first-come, first-served" basis. Student Business Loans are available inNewfoundland, Québec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, the NWTand the Yukon.If the proposed business is a partnership, all partners must be eligible for the loan andall partners will be jointly and severally liable for the loan repayment. Only one loan willbe issued per business partnership. The proposed business must provide either aproduct or a service and must fall under the general definition of an independent privatebusiness.8.4 Contact:Human Resource Centre of Canada (HR.CC) or the Human Resource Centre of Canada forStudents; Internet: http://youth.hrdc-drhc.gc.caThe Government of Canada Youth Info Line at 1 800 935-5555 E-mail: ysc@istar.ca9.0 PROGRAM: HUMAN RESOURCE CENTRES OF CANADA FOR STUDENTS(HRCC-S)Usually open from May to August, these offices help students find jobs and employersfind workers. The overall purpose of the HRCC-S is to assist students in finding summeremployment, providing them with group information sessions on job hunting, résuméwriting and preparing for interviews.9.1 Benefits to Participants:For almost 30 years now, the key element to the success of the HRCC-S has been"students helping students". Employers can list job openings at no charge, and studentscan find out which employers have jobs available and contact them directly. HRCC-Sare a precious tool for students who want to sharpen their job search skills.The job market has changed and young people face a tougher, more complex marketthan ever before. Group information sessions can help students get that job-readyattitude. Employers benefit by finding capable, enthusiastic young workers with that jobreadyattitude.Pg. 180

9.2 Clientele:Students recognized as having full-time status and who are legally entitled to work inCanada, and employers from all sectors of the economy that are looking for enthusiasticyoung workers.9.3 Application Procedures:To work in a HRCC-S, students must fill out a FSWEP (Federal Student WorkExperience Program) application form. These forms are available as of the middle ofOctober at student career offices in colleges, CEGEP, technical institutions, universitycampuses and at any local Public Service Commission office. In the application form,students will have to state their level of education, areas of study, personal skills andsome general personal information. There is no deadline for applying. However, someHRCC managers begin accessing the inventory of applicants as early as December.9.4 Contact:For more information, please contact: Public Service Commission (for more information on the Federal Student Work ExperienceProgram) Local Human Resource Centre of Canada (HRCC) or HRCC-S Internet: http://youth.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca The Government of Canada youth Info Line at 1800 935-5555 E-mail: ysc@istar.ca10.0 PROGRAM: SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY -- NATIONAL SECTOR COUNCILSINTERNSHIPThis program will provide, over a two year period, a total of up to 1,000 structured workterms to young science and technology graduates that will lead to long-termemployment in the Canadian economy.10.1 Benefits to participants:Participants will gain the crucial first job that can lead to long-term employment with avariety of businesses in both urban and rural settings. Participants will have theopportunity to acquire portable skills through these structured internships.Small and medium-size Canadian firms will benefit from the participants' enthusiasmand energy as well as their up-to-date technical and scientific knowledge. ThroughSector Council, these firms can pool their resources to better recruit and employ youngCanadians.10.2 Clientele:Young unemployed and/or under-employed science and technology graduates.Pg. 181

10.3 Partners:By their nature, Sector Councils are partnerships between business, labour and, inseveral cases, education partners. This form of partnership guaranties that pro;~ctssatisfy the requirements of all partners --labour would not allow internships projects thatwould "bump" established (and not subsidized) workers within a finn; education partnerswill help employers set up skills development packages to enhance participantsknowledge. Also, HRDC will welcome the opportunity to work with other departments inareas where Sector Councils could further the mandate of the Government of Canada.10.4 Application Procedures:Projects will be administered by Sector Councils, who will be responsible for recruitingapplicants through a variety of means. Participants will not be recruited through the localHRCC. Information will, however, be made available to HRCCs for referral toSponsoring Sector Councils.10.5 Contact:Sandra Hines, Human Resources Partners1rips, NHQ, (819) 953-1977, or Eric Parisien, HumanResources Partnerships, NHQ, Tel: (819) 994-0931.11.0 PROGRAM: LOANS FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTSIf you are a full time student and want to apply for a Canada student loan, go to youreducational institution or the provincial or territorial student assistance office nearestyou. Depending on the province or territory where you live, you may be asked to submityour application directly to either your school or to the student assistance office. Checkwith your student assistance office to find out for sure where you should send yourapplication. It's important to send in your application as soon as possible.Financial aid offices at most colleges and universities, as well as admissions offices atprivate vocational schools, also have information materials and application forms for theCanada Student Loans Program.11.1 Loans for Part-Time StudentsIf you are a part-time student, you may be eligible for loans under the Canada StudentLoans Program. These loans are available to supplement other financial resources suchas your own earnings, your family's earnings, as well as scholarships and bursaries.Consult your lender, your provincial or territorial student assistance office or theLearning and Literacy Directorate for further information.Pg. 182

12.0 PROGRAM: STUDENT CONNECTION PROGRAMThe objective of the Student Connection Program is to introduce the power of theInternet to small businesses across Canada. By March 1998, up to 50,000 businessmanagers will find new on-line means of answering their daily business needs. Morethan 2,000 university and college students, hired as Student Business Advisors, willgain valuable work experience while financing their continuing education.Twenty-two regional administrative centres, representing twenty-two regions acrossCanada, are located in universities and colleges. These administrative centres areresponsible for hiring and training qualified Student Business Advisors from institutionsacross their region, and for the delivery of the program to business clients.The Student Connection On-Line Business Resource is a key component to theprogram. It is an Internet site specially created for Canadian business to answer theirdaily business needs. Supersites, free on-line "how-to" courses, and a tool box of linksto the world's most useful business Internet sites are all at your fingertips.12.1 Eligibility:University and college students interested may apply to the program and businessesinterested in training.12.2 Contact: To contact the administrative centre nearest you, call Toll-Free: 1 888 807-777713.0 PROGRAM: URBAN ABORIGINAL EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVEThe Urban Aboriginal Employment Initiative is designed to create long-term sustainablejobs for individuals in high unemployment areas affected by the Employment Insurancereform. It is co-managed with the Native Women's Association of Canada, the Congressof Aboriginal Peoples and the National Association of Friendship Centres.13.1 ELIGIBILITY:This initiative is open to all off-reserve Aboriginal individuals and groups.13.2 CONTACT: Call: Native Women's Association of Canada at (613) 722-3033Congress of Aboriginal Peoples at (613) 238-3511National Association of Friendship Centres at (613) 563-4844 Or Call: (819) 953-1820 Fax: (819) 994-3297 Internet: http://www.hrdc-drhc.gc.caHuman Resources Development CanadaPhase IV, Place du Portage, 3rd Floor Hull, Québec K1A 0J9Pg. 183

14.0 PROGRAM: REGIONAL BILATERAL AGREEMENTSThis initiative facilitates regional contracts between Human Resources DevelopmentCanada and Aboriginal groups by transferring federal funding and responsibility forAboriginal-specific programs directly to Aboriginal organizations.14.1 Eligibility:This initiative is accessible to Aboriginal groups and organizations.14.2 Contact:Call: (819) 953-1820 Fax: (819) 994-3297 Internet: http://www.hrdc-drhc.gc.caWrite: Human Resources Development CanadaPhase IV, Place du Portage, 3 rd Floor Hull, Québec K1A 0J915.0 PROGRAM: NATIVE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMThe Native Internship Program offers summer employment to Aboriginal students invarious Human Resources Development Canada offices, at regional and national levels.Not only does it provide a job and income, it also provides training and work experience.15.1 Eligibility:The program is available to Aboriginal students enrolled in a recognized educationalinstitution, secondary or post-secondary.15.2 Contact:To obtain an application form and student's guide, visit: the campus career centre atyour secondary or post-secondary institution or the Public Service Commission ofCanada regional office nearest youOr Call: (819) 953-1233 Fax: (819) 953-1271 Internet: http://www.hrdc-drhc.gc.caWrite; Native Internship ProgramHuman Resources Development CanadaPhase IV, Place du Portage, 3rd Floor Hull, Québec K1A 0J916.0 PROGRAM: EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE SERVICESEmployment Assistance Services help people who are having trouble finding jobs.Through counselling and other means, the program encourages self-reliance andassists clients to become employed. It provides personalized, employment-relatedservices to help disadvantaged people overcome such employment barriers as:geographical or social isolation;age;disability; andPg. 184

lack of experience or suitable skills.These services are delivered through community-based non-profit groups and agenciesthat are under contract to Human Resources Development Canada.16.1 Eligibility:All unemployed Canadians may apply.16.2 Contact:Contact the Human Resource Centre of Canada- formerly known as the Canada EmploymentCentre-nearest you or Call: (819) 953-182 Fax: (819) 994-3297Internet: http://www.hrdc-drhc.gc.caWrite: Human Resources Development CanadaPhase IV. Place du Portage Hull. Québec K1A 0J917.0 PROGRAM: EMPLOYMENT INSURANCEThe Employment Insurance Act is divided into two parts. Part I allows for the payment ofinsurance benefits to those people temporarily separated from the labour force who arecontinuing to seek gainful employment. Part II benefits are active measures that assistpersons in better positioning themselves in the labour market. Part II is composed of thefollowing five benefits:targeted wage subsidies;targeted earnings supplements;self-employment assistance;job creation partnerships; andskills, loans and grants.17.1 Eligibility:If you worked at least 420 to 1,400 hours in the last 52 weeks at a job whereemployment insurance contributions were taken off your pay cheque and you are nowunemployed, you may be eligible for Part I Employment Insurance benefits.Those who quit work without just cause or are fired for misconduct are not eligible forEmployment Insurance benefits until they again qualify through new employment.Individuals who are eligible to receive assistance through Employment Insurancebenefits and support measures under Part II benefits include:individuals currently receiving Employment Insurance benefits;unemployed individuals who received Employment Insurance benefits that endedwithin the last three years; andPg. 185

individuals who received Employment Insurance, maternity or parental benefitswithin the past five years and are re-entering the labour force.17.2 Contact:Contact the Aboriginal Authority that is delivering Employment Insurance benefits in your area: orthe Human Resources Development Canada regional office nearest you which will be able torefer you to the Human Resource Centre of Canada, formerly known as the Canada EmploymentCentreOr Write: Human Resources Development CanadaPhase IV, Place du Portage Hull, Québec K1A 0J918.0 PROGRAM: ABORIGINAL STRATEGIC INITIATIVESThe overall purpose of the Aboriginal Strategic Initiatives is to demonstrate, rather thanimplement, innovative approaches to program and service delivery .The initiatives fundinnovative measures to test effective, cost-efficient social programs and services.18.1 Eligibility:Organizations representing all segments of the Aboriginal population, including offreserveand urban Aboriginal groups, may apply.18.2 Contact:Call: (819) 997-5729 Fax: (819) 994-3297 Internet: http://www.hrdc-drhc.gc.caWrite: Human Resources Development CanadaPhase IV , Place du Portage Hull, Québec K1A OJ9Or contact: the Human Resources Development Canada regional office nearest youPg. 186

CANADA PENSION PLAN1.0 CANADA PENSION PLANThe Canada Pension Plan is a contributory earnings-related social insurance programadministered by Human Resources Development Canada. The plan covers virtually allworking Canadians, except for those living in Québec. Québec workers are covered bythe Québec Pension Plan. These two plans are closely coordinated so that you areprotected wherever you live in Canada. Whether in Canada or abroad, you will receiveyour benefits in Canadian dollars. With very few exceptions, anyone over the age of 18and earning over a minimal level of earnings contributes to the Canada Pension Plan.The plan provides for the following types of payments:Retirement Pension - If you have contributed to the Canada Pension Plan, youare entitled to receive a retirement pension based on the amount you havecontributed. You may be eligible to receive the retirement pension as early asage 60. If you are aged 60 to 64, you must have completely or substantiallyceased employment to qualify. If you choose to start receiving your retirementpension when you are between 60 and 64, the amount of your pension will bereduced by 0.5 percent for each month between the beginning of the pensionand the month after your 65th birthday. The amount will not be readjustedupward when you reach 65. However, the pension is-fully indexed each Januaryto reflect increases in the cost of living. A full retirement pension starts at age 65.If you delay receiving your retirement pension until you are between 65 and 70years of age, the amount of your pension will be increased by 0.5 percent foreach month you are past age 65 up to the month for which the first payment ismade. Contributions to the plan after age 70 are not permitted.Survivor Benefits - If you have contributed to the Canada Pension Plan for thenecessary number of years, your estate may, upon application, receive a lumpsumbenefit upon your death. Your legal or common-law spouse may be eligibleto receive this benefit. Your children may also be eligible for an orphan's benefit ifthey are under age 18, or between the ages of 18 and 25 and attending school oruniversity full-time.Disability Pension - You may be eligible for a disability pension if you havecontributed to the Canada Pension Plan for the required number of years andyou have a severe and prolonged disability. A benefit for children of disabledcontributors may also be provided if each child is under age 18, or between theages of 18 and 25 and attending school or university full-time.1.1 Eligibility:If you have made at least one valid Canada Pension Plan contribution, you are entitledto receive a retirement pension based on the amount you have contributed. You shouldPg. 187

apply for your retirement pension at least six months before you want to receive it. Youmust apply for all Canada Pension Plan benefits. They are not sent automatically.To receive a survivor benefit, you must meet certain eligibility requirements and thedeceased contributor must have made enough contributions to the Canada PensionPlan. Children are eligible to receive benefits until they reach age 18, or up to age 25, ifthey continue to attend school full-time. A parent or guardian must apply for a childunder age 18.You may be eligible for a disability pension if you: are under the age of 65; have asevere and prolonged disability (according to the Canada Pension Plan); and havecontributed to the Canada Pension Plan for the required number of years. Yourdependent children may receive benefits until they reach age 18, or up to age 25, if theyattend school full-time. A parent or guardian must apply for a child under age 18.1.2 Contact: Toll-Free: 1 800 217-9914 (English) or 1 800 277-9915 (French) Try: 1 800 255-4786Internet: http://www.hrdc-drhc.gc.caIncome Security Programs - Human Resources Development Canada333 River Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0L1Pg. 188

OLD AGE SECURITY PROGRAM1.0 OLD AGE SECURITYThe Old Age Security Program ensures that a senior's income does not fall below acertain limit. The program is funded from general revenues. You may receive an old agesecurity pension if you meet the eligibility requirements. You do not have to be retired toreceive an old age security pension. The program also offers the following benefits:Guaranteed Income Supplement - If you have little or no income besides yourold age security pension, you may be eligible to receive this monthly supplement.Spouse's/Widowed Spouse's Allowance -This payment gives additionalfinancial help to those with limited incomes. A monthly allowance is providedwhich is based on your income and your spouse's income. If your spouse dies,you may continue to receive the spouse's allowance. The allowance continuesuntil you reach age 65 and can receive your own old age security pension or untilyou remarry.1.1 ELIGIBILITY:You must apply for all benefits under the Old Age Security Program. Payments arenot sent automatically. Each year, you must reapply for a guaranteed incomesupplement and the spouse's/widowed spouse's allowance.To qualify for an old age security pension: you must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant 65 years of age or older; & you must have lived in Canada for at least 10 years after reaching the age of 18.To qualify for a guaranteed income supplement, you must have little or no incomebesides your old age security pension. The amount of this payment is calculated on thebasis of your income and that of your spouse.To qualify for a spouse's allowance: you must be between 60 and 64 years old; you must be the spouse of someone receiving an old age security pension and aguaranteed income supplement; the combined incomes of you and your spouse must not exceed a certain limit; and you must have lived in Canada for a total of at least 10 years after reaching age 18.To qualify for a widowed spouse's allowance:you must be a widow or widower;you must be between 60 and 64 years of age;Pg. 189

your income must not exceed a certain limit; and you must have lived in Canada for a total of at least 10 years after reaching age 18.Contact: Toll-Free: 1 800 277-9914 (English) or 1 800 277-9915 (French) TTY: 1 800 255-4786 Internet: http://www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca Income Security Programs - Human Resources Development Canada 333 River Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0L1Pg. 190

NATIONAL LITERACY SECRETARIAT (NLS)1.0 NATIONAL LITERACY SECRETARIAT (NLS)The NLS has two funding streams. Through its federal-provincial/territorial fundingstream, it sponsors projects which are directed to regional or local needs. Through itsnational funding stream, its supports projects in partnership with a variety of nongovernmentaland voluntary organizations, both literacy and non-literacy groups andbusiness and labour organizations.Broadly speaking, initiatives with these groups address an issue or concern ofrelevance to literacy in Canada from a national perspective. The NLS does not fund theprovision of direct, on-going literacy services.The NLS has developed productive relationships with a large number of governmentaland non-governmental organizations. We have encouraged the development ofinstitutional, community and individual knowledge and understanding of literacy issuesand concerns through various endeavours, including the provision of financialassistance.1.1 Eligibility:Voluntary Organizations and Professional AssociationsThe NLS works with non-literacy voluntary organizations and professional associationswhose clients are people with weak literacy skills. The goal is to make theseorganizations more accessible to people who do not read and write well.Business and LabourThe NLS develops partnerships with business and labour to foster corporate and labourawareness and involvement in literacy issues. The NLS focus has included nontraditionallearning opportunities and on access to innovative ways to promote learningboth inside and outside the workplace.The Office of Learning Technologies (OLT) was established within HumanResources Development Canada to work with partners to expand innovative learningopportunities though technologies. Among its activities, OLT provides funding supportthrough contribution agreements for innovative projects in this area.Note: Special consideration will be given to projects that focus on meeting the learningneeds of adults not currently enrolled in formal education, (at home, at work or in acommunity setting); and/or whose opportunities to access learning may be limited dueto such factors as socio-economic conditions, culture, location, etc.1.2 Contact: Faxback: 1-888-724-7344 Voice mail: 1-800-563-3518 Website: http://olt-bta.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/contribu/index.html Mail: 15 Eddy St., Ground Floor, Hull, Que K1A 0M5Pg. 191

INDIAN & NORTHERN AFFAIRS CANADA (INAC)1.0 PROGRAM: FIRST NATIONS SCHOOLS CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATIONPROGRAMThis program will fund proposals from First Nations education authorities to establish orexpand co-operative education programs in on-reserve First Nations secondaryschools.1.1 Benefits to Participants:Up to 5,000 students per year could benefit from meaningful work experience in asupportive environment. It is elected that the rate of high school completion will increaseas young people see the relevance of their school work to their future employment.1.2 Clientele:Students in grades seven through 13 attending on-reserve First Nations schools.1.3 Application Procedures:Interested First Nation education authorities should contact their DIAND regional officefor more information.1.4 Contact:Additional information and application deadlines are available from the offices of the Departmentof Indian Affairs and Northern Development (DIAND) in each region.2.0 PROGRAM: FIRST NATIONS AND INUIT SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYSUMMER CAMPSThis program will provide opportunities to First Nations youth on-reserve and Inuit youthto explore new technologies and learn about science and technology careerpossibilities. First Nations and Inuit communities will receive funds to develop andmaintain summer camps or provide sponsorships to on-reserve First Nations youth andInuit youth, or recognized communities to attend summer science programs of theirchoice.2.1 Benefits to Participants:Up to 3,000 First Nations and Inuit students per year can attend Science andTechnology Summer Camps offering first-hand experience in various sciencedisciplines.Pg. 192

2.2 Clientele:On-reserve First Nations and Inuit students.2.3 Application Procedures:Students should contact their band council or hamlet association to indicate theirinterest in attending a camp. First Nations and Inuit organizations interested inparticipating in the program should contact their DIAND regional office for additionalinformation.2.4 Contact:Additional information and application deadlines are available from the offices of the Departmentof Indian Affairs and Northern Development (DIAND) in each region.3.0 PROGRAM: FIRST NATIONS AND INUIT SUMMER STUDENT CAREERPLACEMENT PROGRAMThis program provides wage contributions for career-related summer jobs created forstudents. The jobs can be created by Inuit communities, organizations and businessesor First Nations governments, organizations and businesses on reserve.3.1 Benefits to Participants:Career-related jobs will be created for First Nations and Inuit students.3.2 Clientele:On-reserve First Nations students and Inuit students attending secondary school orenrolled in post-secondary education programs could be hired for the 1997 summerseason.3.3 Application Procedures:Students do not apply directly to the program; they should contact their band councilorhamlet association. Organizations interested in participating in the program shouldcontact their DIAND regional office for more information.3.4 Contact:Additional information and application deadlines are available from the offices of the Departmentof Indian Affairs and Northern Development (DIAND) in each region.Pg. 193

4.0 PROGRAM: FIRST NATIONS AND INUIT YOUTH BUSINESS PROGRAMThis is a micro-business program for young people, whether in or out of school, offeringmentoring and some financial support to youth interested in learning to create their ownemployment through entrepreneurship.4.1 Benefits to Participants:Young people will be encouraged to explore the possibility of self-employment throughentrepreneurship in a positive and supportive environment.4.2 Clientele:First Nations and Inuit youth on reserve and in recognized communities.4.3 Application Procedures:To be finalized following consultations with First Nations and Inuit organizations.4.4 Contact:Additional information and application deadlines are available from the offices of the Departmentof Indian Affairs and Northern Development (DIAND) in each region.5.0 PROGRAM: FIRST NATIONS AND INUIT YOUTH WORK EXPERIENCEPROGRAMThis program is being designed to provide wage subsidies to create work experience foryouth who are out of school and unemployed.5.1 Benefits to Participants:It will increase participants' basic job readiness skills and provide practical workexperience that will increase their future employability while enabling them to contributeto their communities.5.2 Clientele:Out-of-school First Nations and Inuit youth living on reserve or in recognizedcommunities.5.3 Application Procedures:This new program will be available by June 1997, following consultation with FirstNations and Inuit organizations. Interested individuals may contact their band councilorhamlet association to indicate their interest. First Nations and Inuit organizations andPg. 194

governments, and businesses on reserve and in recognized Inuit communities shouldcontact their regional DIAND office for more information.5.4 Contacts: Atlantic: Wayne McCabe (902) 661-6355 Québec: Rhéeal Robert (418) 648-7681 Ontario: Barb Fritz (416) 973-3164 Manitoba: Graham Lloyd (204) 983-0678 Saskatchewan: Erv Hudyma (306) 780-7019 Alberta: Mike Hartley (403) 495-6466 British Columbia: Roger Brown (604) 666-5143 Northwest Territories: Frank Cserepy (403) 669-2625 Yukon Territory: Frances Taylor (403) 667-33646.0 PROGRAM: CANADIAN INUIT ART INFORMATION CENTREThe Canadian Inuit Art Information Centre collects and distributes information tosupport and promote Inuit visual arts. Its activities include:maintaining a data base on Inuit artists;collecting histories of Inuit artists through personal interviews;promoting the work of new and established artists by publishing theirbiographies;producing and distributing educational and promotional publications and videoson Inuit art;providing an artist identification service for collectors;providing advice on copyright legislation and referrals; andproviding an information and referral service to Inuit artists who need assistancewith portfolios and marketing.Researchers may consult the Inuit Artists Biography Database at the centre, or theymay subscribe to it. Research requests may also be submitted by mail, fax andtelephone.6.1 Eligibility:The centre is accessible to Canadian Inuit artists, national and international artcommunities, art collectors, and the general public.6.2 Contact: Call: (819) 997-8307 Toll-Free: 1 800 867-1685 Fax: (819) 994-0106 Internet:http://www.inac.gc.ca Canadian Inuit Art Information CentreIndian and Northern Affairs Canada 10 Wellington Street Hull Québec K1A 0H4Pg. 195

7.0 PROGRAM: INDIAN ART CENTREThe Indian Art Centre of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada is a longstanding culturalprogram, created in 1965. It supports the development of Aboriginal artists working inthe traditional and contemporary visual arts.Indian and Northern Affairs Canada maintains one of the best public collections ofcontemporary 2Oth century Indian art that includes cultural art such as carvings,pottery, basketry, clothing and fine art such as paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures,photography and installations, by new and more established artists.In consultation with the individual artists, the cultural community and artists' groups,such as the Society of Canadian Artists of Native Ancestry, the Indian Art Centreprovides the following services:an annual purchase jury for the National Indian Art Collection open to new andestablished Aboriginal artists;a loan program for works from the National Indian Art Collection available toAboriginal cultural centres and museums, and to regional and national artinstitutions for Canadian and international exhibitions;a Research and Documentation Centre for the general public with information onartists, exhibition catalogues, reports and studies, archival photographs, artmagazines and periodicals, video and audio tapes, and slides and photographsof the National Indian Art Collection;a referral service to art dealers, collectors, researchers, scholars, writers, auctionhouses and the general public on the diversity and availability of Aboriginal art inCanada; andcuratorial opportunities for new and established Aboriginal curators to work withthe National Indian Art Collection.7.1 Eligibility:The annual purchase jury and curatorial opportunities are accessible to all Aboriginalartists living in Canada. The loan program, the Research and Documentation Centreand the referral service are accessible to the general public.7.2 Contact:Call: (819) 997-6550 Fax: (819) 953-0165 Internet: http://www.inac.gc.caWrite: Indian Art CentreIndian and Northern Affairs Canada Room 928, 10 Wellington Street Hull, Québec K1A 0H48.0 PROGRAM: ABORIGINAL INVENTORYThe Aboriginal Inventory is a collection of résumés of Aboriginal individuals who wish tobe considered for employment in Indian and Northern Affairs Canada. The departmentoperates the inventory by referring these résumés to managers, at their request, forPg. 196

consideration when they are filling vacant positions. Other federal departments as wellas Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal organizations outside the federal government alsoseek referrals on occasion.8.1 Eligibility:All Aboriginal people (Status and Non-Status Indians, Métis and Inuit) interested inemployment may submit résumés and be included in the inventory.8.2 Contact:Call: (819) 953-4179 Fax: (819) 994-4124 Internet: http://www.inac.gc.caAboriginal Employment Coordinator Indian and Northern Affairs CanadaRoom 1575, 10 Wellington Street Hull, Québec K1A 0H49.0 PROGRAM: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION PROGRAMThe Post-Secondary Education Program supports the increased participation andsuccess of Status Indian and Inuit students in recognized post-secondary courses ofstudy, thereby improving participant employability .It provides financial assistance forpost-secondary studies.9.1 Eligibility:This program is available to eligible Status Indian and Inuit post-secondary studentswho have resided in Canada for a period of 12 consecutive months prior to applying andwho have been accepted in a recognized post-secondary education course or programin Canada.9.2 Contact:Call: (819) 997-8396 Fax: (819) 994-0443 Internet: http://www.inac.gc.caWrite: Learning, Employment and Human DevelopmentIndian and Northern Affairs Canada 10 Wellington Street, Room 1950 Hull, Québec K1A 1H4Or Contact: the Indian and Northern Affairs Canada regional office nearest you10.0 PROGRAM: ABORIGINAL PROCUREMENT POLICY10.1 Eligibility:An Aboriginal business, which can be:a band as defined by the Indian Acta sole proprietorshipa limited companya co-operativea partnershipPg. 197

a not-for-profit organization in which Aboriginal persons have at least 51 percentownership and controlORA joint venture consisting of two or more Aboriginal businesses or an Aboriginalbusiness and a non-Aboriginal business(es), provided that the Aboriginal business(es)has at least 51 percent ownership and control of the joint venture.When an Aboriginal business has six or more ful1-time employees at the date ofsubmitting the bid, at least thirty-three percent of them must be Aboriginal persons, andthis ratio must be maintained throughout the duration of the contract. The bidder mustcertify in its submitted bid that it is an Aboriginal business or a joint venture constitutedas described above.In respect of a contract, (goods, service or construction), on which a bidder is making aproposal which involves subcontracting, the bidder must certify in its bid that at leastthirty-three percent of the value of the work performed under the contract will beperformed by an Aboriginal business. Value of the work performed is considered to bethe total value of the contract less any materials directly purchased by the contractor forthe performance of the contract. Therefore, the bidder must notify and, whereapplicable, bind the subcontractor in writing with respect to the requirements that theAboriginal Set-Aside Program (the Program) may impose on the subcontractor orsubcontractors.The bidders contract with a subcontractor must also, where applicable, include aprovision in which the subcontractor agrees to provide the bidder with information,substantiating its compliance with the Program, and authorize the bidder to have anaudit performed by Canada to examine the subcontractors records to verify theinformation provided. Failure by the bidder to exact or enforce such a provision will bedeemed to be a breach of contract and subject to the civil consequences referred to inthis document.Criteria:As part of its bid, the bidder must complete the Certification of Requirements for theSet-Aside Program for Aboriginal Business (certification) stating that it:meets the requirements for the Program and will continue to do so throughout theduration of the contract;will, upon request, provide evidence that it meets the eligibility criteria;is willing to be audited regarding the certification; andacknowledges that if it is found NOT to meet the eligibility criteria, the bidder shallbe subject to one or more of the civil consequences set out in the certificationand the contract.Pg. 198

It is not necessary to provide evidence of eligibility at the time the bid is submitted.However, the business should have evidence of eligibility ready in case it is audited.The civil consequences of making an untrue statement in the bid documents, or of notcomplying with the requirements of the Program or failing to produce satisfactoryevidence to Canada regarding the requirements of the Program, may include: forfeitureof the bid deposit; retention ot~the holdback; disqualification of the business fromparticipating in future contracts under the program; and/or tennination of the contract. Inthe event that the contract is terminated because of an untrue statement or noncompliancewith the requirements of the Program, Canada may engage anothercontractor to complete the performance of the contract and any additional costs incurredby Canada shall, upon the request of Canada, be borne by the business.10.2 Ownership and Control:Evidence of ownership and control of an Aboriginal business or joint venture mayinclude incorporation documents, shareholders' or members' register; partnershipagreements; joint venture agreements; business name registration; bankingarrangements; governance documents; minutes of meetings of Board of Directors andManagement Committees; or other legal documents.An Aboriginal person is an Indian, Métis or Inuit who is ordinarily resident in Canada.Evidence of being an Aboriginal person will consist of such proof as:Indian registration in Canadamembership in an affiliate of the Métis National Council or the Congress ofAboriginal Peoples, or other recognized Aboriginal organizations in Canadaacceptance as an Aboriginal person by an established Aboriginal community inCanadaenrolment or entitlement to be enrolled pursuant to a comprehensive land claimagreement, or membership or entitlement to membership in a group with anaccepted comprehensive claim10.3 Contact:For further information on the Set-Aside Program for Aboriginal Business, contact the Access toFederal Procurement Directorate in the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Developmentat (819) 997-8383 or (819) 997-8746 or fax (819) 994-0445.11.0 PROGRAM: RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT11.1 The Process:You have received word that there is a major project in the works for land adjacent toyour reserve.At this stage there are five activities to consider:Pg. 199

Form a committee to respond to the projectA knowledgeable and effective committee would be composed of a communityperson responsible for research related to the development project and aplanning group made up of people who represent the community or areainterests. An existing structure, such as a band council, could co-ordinateactivities.Examine the possibility of forming a partnership with other communities in yourarea which are affectedAs a single community, you might not have the resources to influence the courseof a project on your own, especially if the project is initiated by a developmentconglomerate. Partnerships strengthen your position. If the development is goingto affect other communities, work together with them, other First Nations,environmental organizations, local residents and others who may have objectivessimilar to your own.Review the developer's information and identify baseline informationVerified, accurate information is a starting point. Data provided by the developerand federal or provincial regulatory bodies, plus a study of existing situations andrelationships within your community and among all the affected communitiesshould be included. Gather information on existing infrastructure, services,labour-force numbers and skills, social and economic patterns of land use andhow these could be affected by the project. List the negative and positivechanges. Benefits could include: training; employment; business development;equity participation; stronger socio-economic, cultural and political bases; anddirect involvement in working out ways to reduce any negative impact of theproject. Costs could include: disruption of hunting, fishing and trapping activities;damage to the environment; and social problems.Develop community profiles and plansWhen one project affects several communities, there will be issues and goalscommon to them all. Although each community can prepare its own profile andoutline its own situation and needs, you should also be able to develop a unifiedapproach to common issues.Analyse the nature and implications of the project including a cost and benefits analysisDepending on the stage of development, information has probably already beenamassed by developers, energy and environmental boards and othergovernment bodies. Use this as part of your baseline data. Studies anddocuments on similar resource development projects, available from libraries andmunicipal and provincial record offices, are also helpful.11.2 Influencing the Course of the ProjectWhatever the project, your position will be strengthened by a thorough knowledge of thecompany responsible for it. This achieves two things: it eliminates surprises at thenegotiating stage and it helps to establish a relationship with ~hose developers thatwant to work with local communities. More and more companies are recognizing thevalue of doing so for a number of reasons:Pg. 200

a corporate commitment to First Nations development;significant First Nations investments and market;concerns about the security of their investments;the need to project a co-operative image because of investments or potentialinvestments in projects near First Nation communities;a need to increase corporate Aboriginal hiring because of employment equalitylegislation; economic benefits in hiring and training local labour instead ofimporting workers from other areas.11.3 The Public Review ProcessIf the project involves federal land or money, federal approval or a federal regulatorydecision, it will be evaluated under the Environmental Assessment Review Process(EARP). Depending on the nature and scope of the project, a formal public reviewprocess may be recommended by the appropriate federal Minister. This is anopportunity for your community to participate and ensure that your concerns areaddressed.More information on EARP can be obtained from the Canadian EnvironmentalAssessment Agency (CEAA) formerly the Federal Environmental Assessment ReviewOffice, 14th Floor, Fontaine Building, 200 Sacré-Coeur Blvd., Hull, Québec, Mail:Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H3. Tel.: (819) 997-1000. Information may also be obtained fromDIAND's regional offices.The environmental assessment review process is also a way to involve your communityin the decision-making process.Find out which regulatory agency Will be reviewing the developer's applicationfrom either your provincial ministry of the environment or CEAA. At the sametime ask for the guidelines available to the public on the criteria and proceduresfor the review process.Notify the developer and regulatory agency in writing that your community wantsto be a formal participant and wants to receive copies of information submitted byother parties.Prepare a formal submission. Legal and technical advisors can help with thepreparation.Prepare for a lengthy process. Develop a system within your planning group toreceive information from all available sources on the progress of the project.Analyse, update and distribute this information to community members. You willneed constant, up-to-date information throughout to be able to change or redraftyour submission accordingly.Talk with other groups who have been through similar public hearings.Organize support from other groups, e.g. environmentalists.Conduct research and prepare arguments and presentations to support yourobjectives.Pg. 201

11.4 Contact:Indian and Northern Affairs CanadaTerrasses de la Chaudiere, 10 Wellington, North TowerHull, Québec Postal Address:Ottawa, Ontario KIA OH4Departmental Library, Publications and Public Enquiries'Publications and Public Enquiries (819) 997-0380, E-mail: InfoPubs@inac.gc.caDepartmental Library (819) 997-0811, E-mail: Reference@inac.gc.caMedia Relations - CommunicationsLynne Boyer (819) 997-8404 Lynne Sirois (819) 997-8410Statistical Enquiries (socio-demographic)Contact: (819) 953-9999, E-mail: Instat@.inac.gc.caREGIONAL OFFICESAtlantic RegionQuébec RegionIndian and Inuit AffairsIndian and Northern Affairs CanadaP.O. Box 160P.O. Box 51127, Postal Outlet G. Roy40 Havelock Street 320 St. Joseph Street EastAmherst, Nova ScotiaQuébec, QuébecB4H 323 G1K 827(902) 661-6200 1-800-263-5592fax: (902) 661-6237 fax: (418) 648-4040Ontario RegionManitoba RegionIndian and Inuit AffairsIndian and Inuit Affairs5th Floor Room 110025 St. Clair Avenue East 275 Portage AvenueToronto, OntarioWinnipeg, ManitobaM4T 1M2R3B 3A3(416) 973-6234 (204) 983-4928fax: (416) 954-6329 fax: (204) 983-7820Saskatchewan RegionAlberta RegionIndian and Inuit AffairsIndian and Inuit Affairs2221 Cornwall Street 630 Canada PlaceRegina, Saskatchewan9700 Jasper AvenueS4P 4M2Edmonton, AlbertaT5J 4G2(306) 780-5945 (403) 495-2773fax (306) 780-5733 fax: (403) 495-4088British Columbia RegionIndian and Inuit Affairs, Suite 340,1550 Alberni Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6G 3C5(604) 666-7891, fax: (604) 666-2546Pg. 202

Northwest Territories Region Yukon RegionDIANDDIANDP.O. Box 1500345-300 Main StreetYellowknife, N.W.T.Whitehorse, YukonX1A 2R3Y1A 2B5(403) 669-2500 (403) 667-3100fax: (403) 669-2709 fax: (403) 667-319612.0 PROGRAM: COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMThe Community Economic Development Program (CEDP) was designed to providelong-term employment and business opportunities to Canada's Aboriginal citizens bygiving them the means to manage their own skill development programs, economicinstitutions and business enterprises effectively. This is achieved by forgingpartnerships among Aboriginal peoples, various levels of government and the privatesector. The Program:assists communities and their members to define and achieve their economicgoals and objectives through business, employment and resource developmentactivities;finances Community Economic Development Organizations (CEDOs) which formthe mechanism by which First Nations effectively manage their own economicdevelopment; and .enables communities to attract qualified individuals aseconomic development officers who provide quality programs and services.12.1 Contact:Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Economic Development DirectorateTel: (819) 953-3490; Fax: (819) 997-7054; On-line: http://www.inac.gc.ca13.0 PROGRAM: COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMThe Commercial Development Program complements Industry Canada's AboriginalBusiness Canada Program. Industry Canada assesses applicant needs andrecommends the appropriate assistance package. The Department may also providedirect contribution/loan fund assistance through its Aboriginal Community DevelopmentNational Board. In the absence of an Aboriginal Capital Corporation, Indian andNorthern Affairs Canada provides loan guarantees. As well, the Department facilitateseconomic development through networking initiatives with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginalcompanies to take advantage of business opportunities.13.1 Contact:Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Economic Development DirectorateTel: (819) 953-3490; Fax: (819) 997-7054Pg. 203

INDUSTRY CANADA1.0 PROGRAM: HORIZONS PLUSHorizons Plus will match young qualified graduates seeking careers as exportmanagers with export-ready small- and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) and potentialexporter SMEs across Canada. The program will include a domestic component forcompanies needing assistance to become export ready, and an internationalcomponent for exporting companies who wish to expand into new regions of the globeor into new areas in their current markets.1.1 Benefits to Participants:The program is expected to create ongoing employment with the sponsoring companiesfor a high percentage of the Interns. Relevant, practical work experience will enhancethe Interns' marketing and business skills, and will increase the ability of participatingcompanies to identify and exploit overseas export marketing opportunities. The programwill also provide a structured mentoring and monitoring of the Internship.1.2 Clientele:Potential interns must have graduated from a relevant post-secondary program offeredby a university, college, registered trade school or technical school. Participants mustnormally be under the age of30, and be unemployed or underemployed for a minimumof6 months. They also have to be legally entitled to work in Canada and have an armslengthrelationship with the principals of the organization that is hiring the!Il. Knowledgeof additional languages is considered an asset. For the international component, theintern must be prepared to travel and live abroad for a period of 20 weeks.1.3 Application Procedures:Young Canadians are encouraged to apply using the National Graduate Register on theInternet at http://ngr.schoolnet.ca.1.4 Contact:Information on the program may be obtained by phone at 1-888-467-4046, or by Internet athttp://horizonsplus.com. Interested applicants can also call the Government of Canada youth InfoLine at 1-800-935-5555, or access http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/youth on the Internet.2.0 PROGRAM: THE COMMUNITY ACCESS (CAP) PROGRAMThis program will provide employment to university, college and high school graduatesin rural and disadvantaged areas, who are unemployed or under-employed, and willassist communities in developing their full potential as a local incubator for economicdevelopment. This program is also designed to enable Canadians in rural and remotecommunities to have access to the Internet.Pg. 204

2.1 Benefits to Participants:Participants will develop their information technology skills including knowledge of:webpage design, computer hardware and software, and promotional communityoutreach work in a rapid-growth technology area.The introduction of Internet technologies and on-line resources such as SchoolNet,Strategis, the National Graduate Register, the Electronic Labour Exchange and otherswill facilitate community economic development of small business, non-profitorganizations and individuals.2.2 Clientele:Unemployed and under-employed youth.2.3 Application Procedures:Young Canadians are encouraged to apply using the National Graduate Register on theInternet at http://ngr.3choolnet.ca2.4 Contact:The expected launch date is April 1, 1997. Interested applicants can call the Government ofCanada Youth Info Line at 1800 935-5555, or access http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/youth on theInternet, and ask for information about this program.3.0 PROGRAM: COMPUTERS FOR SCHOOLS, TECHNICAL WORKEXPERIENCE PROGRAMThe Technical Work Experience Program, an extension of the highly-successfulComputers for Schools (CFS) program, will provide more computers to help Canada'sschools and to provide useful experience to young Canadians.3.1 BENEFITS TO PARTICIPANTS:The Technical Work Experience Program will provide Information Technology (IT)graduates with 13 weeks of practical work experience at CFS Computer Repair Centresand help prepare them for immediate employment. The Technical Work ExperienceProgram will expand the existing Co-operative Work Education Project for high schoolstudents by creating work terms for students.3.2 Clientele:Unemployed and under-employed information technology graduates.Pg. 205

3.3 Application Procedures:Young Canadians are encouraged to apply using the National Graduate Register on theInternet at http://ngr.schoolnet.ca3.4 Contact:The expected launch date is April 1, 1997. Interested applicants can call the Government ofCanada Youth Info Line at 1 800 935-5555, or access http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/youth on theInternet, and ask for information about this program.4.0 PROGRAM: NATIONAL INFORMATION HIGHWAY, SCIENCE ANDENTREPRENEURSHIP CAMPSThis program is designed to build sustainable, cost recoverable Youth InformationHighway, Science and Entrepreneurship Camps for elementary school students acrossCanada. Located nation-wide, the camps will be run by college or university graduatesover a four-month summer period, and will foster an innovative culture by encouragingyouth to pursue careers in science, engineering and technology-related fields.4.1 Benefits for Participants:Participants can prepare for future careers in the knowledge-based economy,specifically leading towards a technology literate generation, and the program providesinsight for students into the university experience through positive role models.4.2 Clientele:Recent college or university graduates who are unemployed or under-employed.4.3 Application Procedures:Young Canadians are encouraged to apply using the National Graduate Register on theInternet at http://ngr.schoolnet.ca4.4 Contact:Interested applicants can call the Government of Canada Youth Info Line at 1 800 935-5555, oraccess http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/youth on the Internet, and ask for information about this program.5.0 PROGRAM: SCHOOLNET YOUTH EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVEThe implementation of the SchooINet Youth Employment Initiative will allow the hiring ofyoung graduates to work with schools and libraries that want to connect to SchoolNetand the Internet, but need technical assistance to connect, and the know-how toeffectively integrate information technology in learning. This initiative will assist inmoving closer to the goal of having all 16,500 schools and 3,400 public libraries acrossPg. 206

Canada on-line by 1998. Currently SchoolNet has over 8,000 schools and 800 publiclibraries on-line, and its hundreds of on-line resources are accessed more than 2.5million times per month.5.1 Benefits to Participants:The responsibilities of the interns would include: implementing and maintaining thetechnical aspects of connectivity, showing schools and libraries the basics about theInternet to increase their level of comfort and familiarity with information technology, andhelping them integrate it in the learning process. These activities develop andstrengthen employability skills for young graduates and ease the transition to longerternlcareer-related employment. In addition, schools and libraries are provided with onlineresources to support the acquisition of new economy skill sets and to help foster anation of life-long learners -the foundation of success in a knowledge-based economy.5.2 Clientele:Unemployed and under-employed university and college graduates with skills ininformation technology.5.3 Application Procedures:Young Canadians are encouraged to apply using the National Graduate Register on theInternet at http://ngr.schoolnet.ca. The expected launch date is September 1997.5.4 Contact:Interested applicants can call the Government of Canada Youth Info Line at 1 800 935-5555, oraccess http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/youth on the Internet, and ask for information about this program.6.0 PROGRAM: CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL INDUSTRY STRATEGY (CEIS)The objective of the Canadian Environmental Industry Strategy (CEIS) is to encouragegrowth of the environmental industry's exports, job creation and a cleaner environmentthrough a wide range of partnerships. The strategy, announced in September 1994, wasdeveloped in connection with the environmental industry, provincial governments, andthe Canadian Environmental Industry Association.The CEIS is open to commercial enterprises and non-profit associations representingcommercial enterprises as well as groups or alliances. The strategy consists of thefollowing key elements: delivering federal government support to the environmental industry in a direct,accessible, service-oriented and cost-effective way; supporting promising development and commercialization of innovativeenvironmental technologies; andPg. 207

improving access to domestic and global market opportunities for environmentalcompanies.The program provides funding to commercial enterprises, groups and alliances to: develop training programs to improve the environmental performance of smalland medium-sized enterprises; form strategic alliances to access export markets; and help companies take advantage of business opportunities arising from WorldBank and other international financial institutions.6.1 Contact:Lucien Bradet Tel: (613) 954-3080 Fax: (613) 952-9564 E-mail: bradet.lucien@ic.gc.caWebsite: http://stagis.ic.gc.ca7.0 PROGRAM: CANADA’S SCHOOLNETThe Government of Canada has worked with its partners to create Canada's SchooINet,an information network on the Internet which connects schools with each other and therest of the world. SchoolNet contains electronic educational resources and builds aunique, user-friendly platform where students of all ages can explore the potential of theInternet. SchoolNet aims to help Canadian students to acquire sophisticated skills incomputer networking and electronic information management.The success of SchooINet comes from its users, who operate it within the rules andstrict protective measures to provide a secure on-line learning environment. Here,creativity is valued because the projects of Canadian students have an audiencethroughout the world, beyond cultural, geographical and political borders.Through Canada's SchoolNet, teachers and students can:look up a guide of the 100 best Internet science and technology resources;get advice and answers to their questions from more than 500 scientists andengineers from allover the world;gain access to more than 50 libraries and catalogues from allover the world;get information on scholarships and grants available to them and get applicationforms directly from the network;find career information, salary and employability forecasts;gain access to educational resources and studies from allover the world.SchooINet aims to facilitate the linkage of all Canada's 16,500 elementary andsecondary schools and 3,400 public libraries as well as 450 Aboriginal schools (throughFirst Nations School Connectivity). This will provide access to the information highwayand make national and international electronic education resources available toCanadian teachers and students.Pg. 208

First Nations School Connectivity is part of the general mandate of SchoolNet. SinceAboriginal schools are the responsibility of the federal government, it will assume allconnection costs.7.1 Contact:For more information, please call toll free in Canada at 1-800-268-6608. Élise Boisjoly Tel:(613)998-7166 Fax: (613) 998-0943 E-mail: boisjolvelise@ic.gc.ca E-mail: schoolnet@ic.gc.ca Website: http://schoolnet.ca8.0 PROGRAM: CANARIEThe Canadian Network for the Advancement of Research, Industry and Education(CANARIE) was created to accelerate the emergence of the Information Society inCanada.CANARIE's mission is to facilitate the development of critical aspects of Canada'scommunications infrastructure and to stimulate the development of new advancednetworking products and applications, thereby contributing to Canadiancompetitiveness, wealth, job creation and improved quality of life.CANARIE pursues its mission through three core program areas:Advanced Networks,Technology and Applications Development (TAD),Outreach.Through the Advanced Networks program, CANARIE has supported the upgrade ofCA*net, Canada's Internet backbone. It has established the National Test Network(NTN) and supports global inter-operability trials over it with similar European and Asiannetworks. Moreover, CANARIE is now launching a new research networking initiativecalled CA *net II to support further development of advanced multi-media applications.Through the Technology Applications Development (TAD) program, CANARIE supportsinnovative research and development projects that lead to advanced networkingproducts and applications for the marketplace.Thanks to its Outreach program, CANARIE is involved in several activities designed toraise public awareness of the Information Highway and its role in Canada's future:the establishment of the annual IWAY Awards to recognize the accomplishmentsof outstanding Canadians in the Information Highway sector;collaborating with specific sectors to jump-start their use of informationtechnologies, specifically Health Care, Distance Education and Universal Access;sponsorship of a national organization which is establishing summer campsdesigned to introduce school children to the tools of the information age;the co-sponsorship of a national broadcast special called "Canadians On-Line".Pg. 209

8.1 Contact: Lyne Morin Tel: (613) 660-3507 Fax: (613) 660-3806E-mail: lyne.morin@canarie.ca Web site: http://www.canarie.ca9.0 PROGRAM: COMPUTERS FOR SCHOOLSComputers for Schools is designed to help youth and the public access new informationtechnologies by offering surplus computers and software into classrooms and publiclibraries across Canada.Computers for Schools has a mandate to re-direct surplus computer equipment andsoftware from the federal public service to school boards, public schools, on-reserveschools and public libraries.The program encourages Canadian businesses and provincial governments to repairand deliver their surplus computer equipment to eligible schools and libraries.Refurbishment centres are spread throughout country , providing hands-on computerrepair training.The need for computer access is the main criteria for deciding on material distribution.Program officers allocate computer equipment in proportion to the number of students ineach province or territory. Ten percent of computers allocated in a province must begiven to libraries.9.1 Contact: For more information, please call toll free in Canada 1-800-268-6608.Sylvie Chagnon Tel: (613) 941-4975 Fax: (613) 957-1201E-mail: chagnon.sylvie@.ic.gc.ca Web site: Http:/xinfo.ic.gc.ca/ic-data/cfs/10.0 PROGRAM: CANADA BUSINESS SERVICE CENTRESThe Canada Business Service Centres provide single-window access to information onprograms, services and selected regulations of interest to business. Whether you are astart-up entrepreneur or an established small business owner, you are sure to find theCanada Business Service Centres an efficient way to learn about information from alllevels of government. Doing a business plan? Finding new markets or getting ready toexport? The resources in the centres are invaluable.The current network of 12 centres, one in each province and territory, is the result of cooperativearrangements between the federal government and the provincial andterritorial governments and, in some cases, the private sector.The centres can be reached in several ways:Pg. 210

Service by Telephone - A toll-free telephone service is available in every province andterritory. Trained business information officers use electronic tools to research theirresponses and guide you to the best sources of direct information.Service in Person - The centres offer an extensive collection of business-relatedpublications, directories, leading-edge business products (e.g., videos, CD-ROMs) andaccess to external data bases. Business clients can use these materials to do researchon their own or with the help of a trained business information officer.Info - FAX System - A toll-free, fax-on-demand, service allows you to order documentsusing your Touch- Tone telephone, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. First, use Info-FAX to order your choice of catalogues, by subject, and review the collection ofdocuments available. Then, call again and have the documents that interest you faxeddirectly to you.Service on the Internet - The Internet site contains information on the services andprograms of participating government departments and agencies. The Internet addressis: http://www.cbsc.org. The Internet site is updated continually with new material anduseful links to other sites.10.1 Eligibility:Anyone may use the services of the centres. However, start-up entrepreneurs andestablished small and medium-sized businesses in any sector will find the centres anefficient way to access government programs, services, selected regulations andsources of information. Information services are free. There are some limited caseswhere charges for commercial data base searches and publications may apply.10.2 Contact:Toll-Free: 1 888 811-1119 Info-FAX: 1 888 449-5444 Internet: http://cbsc.org11.0 PROGRAM: CANADA COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PLANInnovative small businesses need access to investment money --often referred to asrisk capital --to finance growth. Unfortunately, much of the risk capital currently availableto business is located in the large metropolitan areas and is mainly available in largeamounts. The goal of the Canada Community Investment Plan (CCIP) is to helpcommunities bring risk capital to growing small firms in non-financial centres.Twenty communities which have demonstrated growth opportunities, but lack a fullrange of investment services, will be given an opportunity to carry out a demonstrationproject designed to bring risk capital into their community.The federal government will cover two thirds of the cost needed to establish andoperate the demonstration projects, to a maximum of $600 000 for each project, over afive-year period.Pg. 211

If your business could benefit from risk capital, contact CCIP to determine whether yourcommunity has been chosen to carry out a demonstration project. If it has not, you maywish to approach CCIP or your community economic development officer with aproposal and/or suggestion for submitting a demonstration project to CCIP.11.1 Contact: CCIP Secretariat, 235 Queen Street, Ottawa ON K1A 0H5 Tel: (613) 954-274612.0 PROGRAM: SMALL BUSINESS LOANS ACTNeed a term loan under reasonable conditions to finance the purchase or improvementof fixed assets? Under Canada's Small Business Loans Act (SBLA) you may be ableto get a term loan directly from an authorized lending institution.The loans are available to all businesses operating for profit in Canada -- excludingfarming, charitable and religious enterprises -- that have annual gross revenues of lessthan $5 million. At the discretion of the lender, the loans can be used to finance up to 90percent of the cost of the purchase and improvement of three categories of fixed assets:the purchase of land required to operate the business;the renovation, improvement, modernization, extension and/or purchase ofpremises; andthe purchase, installation, renovation, improvement and/or modernization of newor used equipment.Loans cannot be used to acquire shares or provide working capital.Under the SBLA, the maximum total amount of loans a borrower may have outstandingcannot exceed $250 000. The program also provides for the sharing of loan losses, ifany, on a 15 percent to 85 percent basis between the lenders and the federalgovernment. Borrowers must pay the federal government a one-time, up-front loanregistration fee of2 percent of the amount of each loan. This amount may be added tothe loan.The maximum rate of interest charged by the lending institution cannot exceed theprime rate plus 3 percent for f1oating-rate loans and the residential mortgage rate plus 3percent for fixed-rate loans. This rate includes an administration fee of 1.25 percentwhich is paid back annually to the Crown, in support of its effort to minimize the cost ofthe program. The maximum period over which a loan may be repaid cannot exceed 10years.All chartered banks and Alberta Treasury branches, most credit unions and caissespopulaires, and many trust, loan and insurance corporations in Canada are authorizedto make loans under this program.Pg. 212

12.1 Contact: Small Business Loans Administration Line; Tel: (613) 954-5540; Fax: (613) 952-029013.0 PROGRAM: COMMUNITY FUTURES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONSCounselling and advisory services often go hand in hand with financial assistance inmaking a business a success. Community Futures Development Corporations(CFDCs) provide "one-stop shopping" for individual or community-based economicdevelopment initiatives in selected non-urban communities across Canada. .CFDCsoffer:counselling and advisory services to help with the establishment, expansion,competitiveness and stabilization of your business; andfinancial assistance in the form of loans, loan guarantees or equity investmentsup to $75,000 to help you in the creation or maintenance of long-termemployment in your community.CFDCs provide financial support to communities outside metropolitan areas to developand implement a long-term community strategic plan for the development of their localeconomy.13.1 Contact:Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs): Atlantic Canada, Tel.: 1-800-561-7862 Québec, Tel.: (514) 496-7612 Western Canada, Tel.: (403) 495-4301 Ontario: Southern Ontario, Tel.: (416) 954-7175 Southwestern Ontario, Southeastern Ontario, Northern Ontario, Tel: (705) 671-071114.0 PROGRAM: ABORIGINAL TOURISM MARKETING PROGRAMExpressions of the traditional and contemporary cultures and lifestyles of First Nations,Métis and Inuit can do much for Aboriginal peoples and for Canada. It is a differentiatedtourism experience that can provide a competitive edge, and there is strongcommitment from Aboriginal stakeholders and the Canadian tourism industry to help itbecome a force to be reckoned with.The CTC's establishment of a first-ever Aboriginal tourism marketing program hasplaced Canada as one of the few countries in the world that has taken such a bold andimportant step.14.1 Marketing Program:The program is an evolutionary and incremental process that is respectful of Aboriginalpeoples. It is not designed to raise expectations beyond what can be reasonably andsuccessfully accomplished.Pg. 213

It will begin by generating awareness of and building confidence in Canadian Aboriginaltourism experiences from a base of market, customer, supplier and seller informationthat is vital to a successful tourism marketing program.The CTC's Aboriginal marketing team will provide brokering services, informationlinkages and partnering venues to Aboriginal tourism operators, packagers andwholesalers, and governments. The private sector will be provided with the marketingsupport to take existing products to market and to generate interest and demand.14.2 Program Initiatives:Major program initiatives for the year include: market analysis and strategic development; packaging, distribution and trade development; business services, including an interactive computer network linking 35Aboriginal tourism operators across the country14.3 Contact: Aboriginal Tourism Marketing Program, Tel: (613) 954-3843, Fax: (613) 952-7906.15.0 PROGRAM: INDUSTRY COMPETITIVENESS PROGRAMThe Canadian Tourism Commission's industry competitiveness program includesresearch and product development. The research unit provides a comprehensiveinformation base and the tools to help the Canadian tourism industry evaluate itsperformance, describe its economic impact, and reinforce its credibility and stature. Theproduct development unit analyses the structure and performance of Canadian tourismoperations. This helps the operators measure success, recognize weaknesses and geta jump on the competition.The infrastructure unit works with industry and government partners including those intransportation, accommodation, food services, distribution channels and technology.The industry competitiveness group will seek private sector involvement and upgradethe information base so that the travel distribution industry can capitalize onopportunities. Among other initiatives, a baseline survey will be conducted to find outhow the tourism industry compares to other sectors in adapting technology to theirneeds.A range of other activities being undertaken include a study of ways Canadian tourismoperators can reposition their eco-tourism products to be more competitive. "How to"manuals responding to industry requirements will be produced, and ways will be soughtto distribute information internationally on Canada's export-ready tourism offeringscurrently listed in the Tourism Data Base.Pg. 214

Summer meetings have been scheduled for the product committee and the researchcommittee of the industry competitiveness program. Both are set to take place in July.15.1 Contact: Industry Competitiveness Program, Product Development: Carol Bruce, Tel: (613) 954-3926, Fax:(613) 954-3964. Research: Scott Meis, Tel: (613) 954-3909, Fax: (613) 954-3826.16.0 PROGRAM: INDUSTRY AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMIn accord with the CTC's (Canadian Tourism Commission) mission, which is to sustain avibrant and profitable Canadian tourism industry, the Industry and Product DevelopmentProgram objective is to:Assist the Canadian tourism industry to develop and sustain Canadian tourismproducts which match global demand.In developing and delivering the Industry and Product Development Program programsand services, the CTC Industry and Product Development Committee and the CTC staffwill:Take a partnering approach to ensure a match between customer requirementsand Canada's tourism products and services. Industry buy-in, through support forand participation in CTC activities, is central to all activities.Provide quality support services and programs to partners in a timely, efficientand effective manner.Represent the interests of the Canadian tourism industry to governments and theprivate sector and ensure tourism is taken into account in policy and programdevelopment.Ensure open and full communications of the CTC's planning process, prioritiesand programs to all interested parties.Be accountable for performance measured programs.The 1996-2000 strategic direction is to foster a climate that enables the industry todevelop products that meet global market demand. This will be achieved by workingwith the industry to:Define key factors for the supportive climate;Determine which factors have most impact on industry's ability to invest/create jobs;Undertake issue-based analyses and assessments; and,Work with key industry advocates, such as TIAC, HAC, CTHRC and provincial/territorialgovernments to address the issue(s).Pg. 215

16.1 Contact:For more information on the Industry and Product Development Program, please contact Blair StevensDirector, Industry and Product Development (613) 954-388217.0 PROGRAM: GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS PROGRAM FOR NON-PROFITCONSUMER AND VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONSThe Grants and Contributions Program for Non-Profit Consumer and VoluntaryOrganizations is intended to strengthen the consumers role in the marketplace.Development grants are awarded to help organizations become more client-orientedand develop alternative sources and mechanisms of funding to become more effectiveand self-sufficient. They are provided only for direct costs associated with specificdevelopment-related activities, and only for periods of up to one year.Project contributions help consumer and voluntary organizations undertake innovativeprojects to address major consumer issues. Projects will be considered if they involveconsumer interests, are likely to strengthen the consumer movement in Canada, orimprove understanding of evolving consumer patterns and attitudes, particularly inresponse to new technologies and the global economy.Canadian non-profit consumer and voluntary organizations working for the consumerinterest are eligible for the program. Not eligible for the program are individuals, profitorientedorganizations, industry and trade associations (including professionalassociations) and other representatives of business interests, municipal, provincial orfederal government departments and agencies or affiliated organizations, and politicalparties and organizations involved in partisan political activity.17.1 Contact: Jean-Baptiste Renaud Tel: (613) 952-1915 Fax: (613) 952-6927E-mail: renaud.jean-baptiste@ic.gc.ca Web site: http://strategis.ic.ca.ca/SSG/ca00136e.htmlPg. 216

ABORIGINAL BUSINESS CANADAABORIGINAL BUSINESS CANADA is increasing its emphasis on supporting proposalsinvolving expansion of domestic and export markets, tourism, technology adoption andenhancement, and youth entrepreneurship.Financial assistance in the form of repayable or non-repayable contributions is availabletowards the costs of:developing business plans and undertaking feasibility studiesestablishing new businesses or joint venturesincreasing technology use in a business through acquisition of equipment, or asa way to improve competitivenessmarketing activities designed to expand sales inside Canada and internationallybusiness support, such as management and technical training, or hiringaccounting or other professional advisors after starting a businessadvocacy activities which can benefit more than one firm and improve the overallclimate or knowledge base for Aboriginal businessLoan insurance is also available to supplement or replace direct contributions.Promoting Entrepreneurship DevelopmentEncouraging strong management skills among Aboriginal clients continues to be centralto ABORIGINAL BUSINESS CANADA IS approach. In addition to financing businessplanning and advisory services, the program offers access to the full range of IndustryCanada's information products.Market information, advice, referrals to other programs and services, introduction toAboriginal Capital Corporations or alternate lenders, matchmaking, networking, entryinto sourcing databases, and business plan diagnostics are all part of the servicesavailable. Clients can request business planning guides, entrepreneurship trainingsoftware, and a host of Aboriginal business development reference material on theInternet.Strengthening Aboriginal Financial and Business Development OrganizationsABORIGINAL BUSINESS CANADA works through partnerships, external deliveryarrangements, and advocacy initiatives to build the capacity of Aboriginal financial andbusiness support organizations. Aboriginal companies are already trading domesticallyand abroad in such areas as forest products, knowledge-based services, fine art,traditional crafts, sculpture, high fashion, technology, and tourism.To keep pace with this momentum, Industry Canada launched the Aboriginal Tradeand Market Expansion Initiative to help profitable businesses graduate into larger,more diverse markets. Under this initiative, ABORIGINAL BUSINESS CANADA is:Pg. 217

facilitating trade development opportunities in concert with the existing network ofInternational Trade Centres, and provincial and territorial government tradeofficeshelping Aboriginal entrepreneurs take advantage of available export developmentprograms by opening doors to federal departments and agencies with experiencein this field, such as Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, theCanadian International Development Agency, and other areas of IndustryCanada, including the Canadian Tourism Commissionproviding financial assistance, where necessary, to enable client firms to takeadvantage of missions, seminars and promotional opportunities.ABORIGINAL BUSINESS CANADA is also implementing a business plan focused ondeveloping specific sectors and sources of information to help Aboriginal companiesexpand their markets. A number of efforts include:publication of an Aboriginal Export and Trade Directory , in print andelectronic formats (This initiative is helping to form a partnership with the Allianceof Manufacturers and Exporters Canada which will lead to increased promotionof Aboriginal exporting capability.)inclusion of Aboriginal products and companies in Canada's formal strategy fortrade promotion Aboriginal entrepreneurs have worked with ABORIGINALBUSINESS CANADA to achieve their initial business objectives. As they moveto tackle expanded markets, regionally, nationally and internationally, theprogram will be there as an important point-of-contact for advice and support.registration of Aboriginal firms in the World Information Network (WIN) databaseused around the world to source Canadian products, as well as in IndustryCanada's Canadian Company Capabilities databasea series of Aboriginal trade marketing initiatives .tourism product developmenta pilot project to help Aboriginal companies market products and services on theInternetABORIGINAL BUSINESS CANADA encourages and supports continuousimprovement of both productivity and expertise in Aboriginal firms. This translates intoefforts to develop adoption and enhancement, and youth information products, createand support business networks, and extend Internet access to Aboriginal users. Theprogram is:stimulating awareness of how technology can produce business successdeveloping Aboriginal managers adept at leading innovation-based businessesimproving entry to the international marketplaceCreating information products and access to them through "Information Highway"initiativesproviding financial support to Aboriginal firms in certain technology sectors, suchas software development and environmental industriesPg. 218

To develop a broader base of Aboriginal entrepreneurs, the program is emphasizing theprovision of entrepreneurship tools. Business planning guides are available, along withthe full resources of Industry Canada's Canada Business Services Centres.A national Aboriginal Youth Business Council (AYBC) has been formed withprogram support and has established its own Internet website to encouragecommunication and opportunities among young entrepreneurs. Visit the AYBC site at:http://www.aybc.orgIn partnership with Aboriginal organizations and other government departments,ABORIGINAL BUSINESS CANADA has launched a series of youth entrepreneurshippilot projects. These projects combine training in business planning with other supportavailable in the area of start-up financing.1.0 PROGRAM: ABORIGINAL YOUTH BUSINESS INITIATIVEThis initiative assists young Aboriginal people to own and operate their own businessesby offering financing and support services. As such, it also helps to create jobs for youthand stimulate the economy.There are three elements to the initiative:development support during the pre-lending phase, i.e., advising clients on loanapplications, business planning and entrepreneurship training;low-interest repayable loans (a forgivable portion of the loans will be availablefrom most organizations, depending on the individual circumstances of theproject); andpost-lending business support, including activities intended to enhance thesuccess of projects.A number of Aboriginal organizations will be delivering these services in communitiesacross Canada. The specific services offered in each location will be determined by theAboriginal organizations and may vary from region to region. Entrepreneurshipdevelopment activities, such as workshops and seminars, may also be undertaken bythe organizations.1.1 Eligibility:Canadian Status and Non-Status Indians, Inuit and Métis individuals under the age of30 are eligible.1.2 Contact:Head Office Aboriginal Business Canada, Industry Canada. 1st Floor West, + 235 Queen Street, Ottawa,Ontario, K1A 0H5, Tel: (613) 954-4064 Fax: (613) 957-7010, Internet: http://abc.gc.ca. E-mail:abc.ottawa@ic.gc.caPg. 219

Atlantic: Aboriginal Business Canada, Industry Canada, 4th Floor, 1801 Hollis Street P.O. Box 940,Station M, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 2V9, Tel: (902) 426-2018 Fax: (902) 426-2624, E-mail:abc.halifax@ic.gc.caQuébec/Nunavut: Aboriginal Business Canada, Industry Canada, P.O. Box 289, Suite 2604, .800 Tour de la PlaceVictoria, Montreal, Québec, H42 lE8, Tel: (514) 283-1828 Fax: (514) 283-1843, E-mail:abc.montreal@ic.gc.caOntario: Aboriginal Business Canada, Industry Canada, Dominion Public Building, 4th Floor, 1 FrontStreet West, Toronto, Ontario, MSJ 1A4, Tel: (416) 973-8800 Fax: (416) 973-2255, E-mail:abc.toronto@ic.gc.ca Aboriginal Business Canada, Industry Canada, Time Square, 1760 Regent Street South Sudbury,Ontario, P3E 328, Tel: (705) 522-5100, Fax: (705) 522-5225 E-mail: abc.sudbury@ic.gc.caManitoba: Aboriginal Business Canada, Industry Canada, 4th Floor, 400 St. Mary Avenue, Winnipeg,Manitoba, R3C 4K5, Tel: (204) 983-7316, Fax: (204) 983-3182 E-mail: abc.winnipeg@ic.gc.caSaskatchewan: Aboriginal Business Canada, Industry Canada, 7th Floor, 123 - 2nd Avenue South, Saskatoon,Saskatchewan, S7K 7E6, Tel: (306) 975-4329, Fax: (306) 975-5334 E-mail:abc.saskatoon@ic.gc.caAlberta/ NWT: Aboriginal Business Canada, Industry Canada, Canada Place Room 545, 9700 Jasper Avenue,Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 4C3, Tel: (403) 495-2954, Fax: (403) 495-4172 E-mail:abc.edmonton@ic.gc.caBritish Columbia/ Yukon: Aboriginal Business Canada, Industry Canada, 21 st Floor" 300 West Georgia Street Vancouver,British Columbia, V6B 6E2, Tel: (604) 666-3871 Fax: (604) 666-0238, E-mail:abc.vancouver@ic.gc.caExternal Delivery OrganizationsQuébec/Nunavut: Association de développement des Algonquins Inc., C.P 879, Notre-Dame-du-Nord, Québec, J0Z3B0, Tel: (819) 723-2825, Fax: (819) 723-2261 Corporation de développement économique montagnaise, 40, François Gros-Louis, Piéce 6,Wendake, Québec, G0A 4V0, Tel: (418) 843-8771, Fax: (418) 843-4247 Corporation de développement économique montagnaise, 1005, boulevard Laure, bureau 110,Sept-Iles, Québec, G4R 4S6 Tel: (418) 968-1246, Fax: (418) 962-2449Northwest Territories: NWT Métis Development Corporation, P.O. Box 1805, 5125 50th Street, Yellowknife, NorthwestTerritories, X1A 2P4, Tel: (403) 920-8576, Fax: (403) 873-3492Pg. 220

Ontario: Nishnawbe-Aski Development Fund, P.O. Box 252, Postal Station "F", Thunder Bay, Ontario,P7C 4V8, Tel: (807) 623-5397, Fax: (807) 622-8271 Nishnawbe-Aski Development Fund, P.O. Box 1720, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 7W9 Tel: (705) 268-3940, Fax: (705) 268-4034 Waubetek Business Development Corporation, General Delivery, Birch Island, Ontario P0P 1A0,Tel: (705) 285-4275, Fax: (705) 285-4584Saskatchewan: External Delivery Services Saskatchewan Indian Equity Foundation, P.O. Box 1830, 120Boardman Street, La Ronge, Saskatchewan, S0J 1L0 Tel: (306) 425-5111, Fax: (306) 425-4007British Columbia/Yukon: Nuu-chah-nulth Economic Development Corporation, 5000 Mission Road, P.0. Box 1384 PortAlberni, British Columbia, V9Y 7M2, Tel: (604) 724-3131, Fax: (604) 724-9967 E-mail:peghar@mail.port.island.netTribal Resources Investment Corporation, 217-3rd Avenue West, Prince Rupert, BritishColumbia, V8J 1L2, Tel: (604) 624-3535, Fax: (604) 624-3883 E-mail: tricorp@mail.netshop.net Dana Naye Ventures, 409 Black Street, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 2N2 Tel: (403) 668-6925 or 1-800-661-0448, Fax: (403) 668-3127 E-mail: dananaye@yknet.yk.caAboriginal Capital CorporationsAtlantic: First Peoples Development Fund Inc., 320 St Mary's Street, Fredericton, New Brunswick E3A2S4, Tel: (506) 453-9429, Fax: (506) 450-9564 Ulnooweg Development Group Inc., 139 Esplanade Street, P.O. Box 1259, Truro, Nova Scotia,B2N 5N2, Tel: (902) 893-7379, Fax: (902) 893-0353Québec/Nunavut: Corporation de développement économique montagnaise, 250 Place Chef Michel Laveau,bureau 201, Village Des Hurons, Wendake, Québec, G0A 4V0 Tel: (418) 843-8771, Fax: (418)843-4247 Kahnawake Loan Guarantee Fund Inc., P.O. Box 1110, Kahnawake, Québec, J0L 1B0 Tel: (514)638-4280, Fax: (514) 638-3276 Nunavik Investment Corporation, C.P. 239, Kuujjuaq, Québec, J0M 1C0 Tel: (514) 634-8091 or(819) 964-2961 Fax: (819) 964-2611/2956 Nunavut Community Economic Development Organization, P.O. Box 18, Cambridge Bay,Northwest Territories, X0C 0C0, Tel: (403) 983-2624, Fax: (403) 983-2016 Société de Credit Commercial Autochtone, Native Commercial Credit Corporation 250 Place ChefMichel Laveau, bureau 201, Village Des Hurons, Wendake, Québec G0A 4V0, Tel: (418) 842-0972, Fax: (418) 842-8925Ontario: Indian Agricultural Program of Ontario, P.O. Box 100, 220 North Street, Stirling, Ontario K0K 3E0,Tel: (613) 395-5505, Fax: (613) 395-5510 Nishnawbe-Aski Development Fund, P.O. Box 252 Station "F", Thunder Bay, Ontario P7C 4V8,Tel: (807) 623-5397, Fax: (807) 622-8271 Ohwistha Capital Corporation, P.O. Box 1394, Cornwall, Ontario, K6H 5V4 Tel: (613) 933-6500,Fax: (613) 933-7808 Two Rivers Community Development Corporation, P .0. Box 225, Ohsweken, Ontario N0A 1M0,Tel: (519) 445-4567, Fax: (519) 4452154Pg. 221

OMAA Development Corporation, 452 Albert Street East, 2nd Floor -Walrus Building #1 SaultSte. Marie, Ontario, P6A 2J8 Tel: (705) 949-8220, Fax: (705) 949-5691Tecumseh Development Corporation, RR. #1, Muncey, Ontario, N0L 1Y0Tel: (519) 289-2122, Fax: (519) 289-5550Manitoba: Anishinabe Mazaska Capital Corporation, 300 -208 Edmonton Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C1R4, Tel: (204) 957-0045, Fax: (204) 947-0082 Louis Riel Capital Corporation, 24-1635 Burrows Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2X 3B5 Tel:(204) 589-0772, Mobile: (204) 981-3660, Fax: (204) 589-0791 Tribal Wi-Chi-Way Win Capital Corporation, 203-400 St Mary Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C4K5, Tel: (204) 988-1888, Fax: (204) 946-5318Saskatchewan: Inpro West Investment Corporation, 400 -410 -22nd Street East, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7K5T6, Tel: (306) 933-5324, Fax: (306) 933-7352Saskatchewan Indian Equity Foundation, Suite 101-103C Packham Avenue, SaskatoonSaskatchewan, S7N 4K4, Tel: (306) 955-4550, Fax: (306) 373-1,969 Saskatchewan Indian Equity Foundation, 1 st Floor, 3601- 5th Avenue E., Prince AlbertSaskatchewan, S6V 7V6, Tel: (306) 922-2344 Saskatchewan Indian Loan Company, P.O. Box 666, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4P 3A3 Tel: (306)781-7062, Fax: (306) 781-4524Sasknative Business Advisory Services, 3026 Taylor Street East, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,S7H 4J2, Tel: (306) 477-4350, Fax: (306) 373-2512Sasknative Economic Development Corporation, 3026 Taylor Street East, SaskatoonSaskatchewan, S7H 4J2, Tel: (306) 477-4350, Fax: (306) 477-4355Alberta/NWT: Alberta Indian Investment Corporation, Box 180, Enoch, Alberta, T7X 3Y3 Tel: (403) 470-3600,Fax: (403) 470-3605 Apeetogosan (Métis) Development Inc., 12527 - 129th Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5L 1H7, Tel:(403) 452-7951 or 1-800-252-7963, Fax: (403) 454-5997 Indian Agri-Business Corporation, 210 – 2720 - 12th St. N.E., Calgary, Alberta, T2E 7N4 Tel:(403) 291-5151, Fax: (403) 291-0953, E-mail: iabc@cia.com Inuvialuit Community Economic Development Organization, P.O. Box 2120, Inuvik, NorthwestTerritories, X0E 0T0, Tel: (403) 979-2737, Fax: (403) 979-2135 N.W.T. Cooperative Business Development Fund, 321 - C Old Airport Road, Yellowknife,Northwest Territories, X1A 3T3, Tel: (403) 873-3481, Fax: (403) 920-4052 NWT Métis-Dene Development Fund, P.O. Box 1805 , 5125 - 50th Street, Yellowknife, NorthwestTerritories, X1A 2P4, Tel: (403) 873-9341, Fax: (403) 873-8561 Settlement Investment Corporation, Suite 777 - 10339 - 124th Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5N3W1, Tel: (403) 488-5656, Fax: (403) 488-5811British Columbia/ Yukon: All Nations Trust Company, Suite 208 West, 345 Yellowhead Highway, Kamloops, BritishColumbia, V2H 1H1, Tel: (604) 828-9770, Fax: (604) 372-2585 E-mail: antco@mail.netshop.net Bella Bella Community Development Society, P.O. Box 880, Waglisla, British Columbia V0T 1Z0,Tel: (604) 957-2381, Fax: (604) 957-2544First Nations Agricultural Lending Association, 345 Yellowhead Highway, Kamloops, BritishColumbia, V2H 1H1, Tel: (604) 828-9751, Fax: (604) 372-1595 E-mail: pnala@mail.netshop.net Native Fishing Association, Suite 102 - 1500 Howe Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V62 2N1,Tel: (604) 684-0699, Fax: (604) 684-2966Pg. 222

Nuu-chah-nulth Economic Development Corporation, 5000 Mission Road, PO. Box 1384 PortAlberni, British Columbia, V9Y 7M2 Tel: (604) 724-3131, Fax: (604) 724-9967, E-mail:peghar@mail.port.island.netTale'awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation, Building 17, 7201 Vedder Road, Chilliwack, BritishColumbia, V2R 4G5, Tel: (604) 824-2088, Fax: (604) 824-2022Tale'awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation (Branch Office), RR #1, Trans Canada HighwayLadysmith, British Columbia, V0R 2E0, Tel: (604) 245-9903, Fax: (604) 245-9913Tribal Resources Investment Corporation, 217-3rd Avenue West. Prince Rupert, BritishColumbia, V8J 1L2, Tel: (604) 624-3535, Fax: (604) 624-3883 E-mail: tricorp@mail.netshop.net Dana Naye Ventures, 409 Black Street, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 2N2 Tel: (403) 668-6925 or 1-800-661-0448, Fax: (403) 668-3127 E-mail: dananaye@yknet.yk.caPg. 223

JUSTICE CANADA1.0 PROGRAM: LEGAL STUDIES PROGRAM FOR ABORIGINAL PEOPLEThe Legal Studies Program, administered by the Department of Justice Canada,offers financial assistance to Métis and Non-Status Indians who wish to attend lawschool. The program provides grants to pay for tuition, text books and living expenses.Scholarships for the three-year law program, also described in this section of the guide,and scholarships for a pre-law orientation course are offered as well as somescholarships for graduate studies in law.(If you are a Status Indian or Inuit, you may be eligible to receive similar assistance fromIndian and Northern Affairs Canada. Refer to the Post-Secondary Education Program,also described in this section of the guide, for further information.)1.1 Eligibility:To qualify for financial assistance, an applicant must be a Non-Status Indian or Métis, ofCanadian citizenship, living in Canada, who has received a conditional or unconditionalacceptance from a law school.The criteria for unconditional acceptance into law school usually include two or threeyears of university studies, good marks and a high score on the Law School AdmissionTest (LSAT). However, other criteria may be considered from mature students.1.2 Contact: Call Collect: (613) 957-9643 Fax: (613) 941-2269 Internet: http://canada.justice.gc.ca Write: Programs Directorate, Grants and Contributions Unit, Department of Justice Canada 222Queen Street, 10 th Floor Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H82.0 PROGRAM: ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS INITIATIVEThe Aboriginal Community Corrections Initiative is designed to test and evaluateoffender treatment and services within the context of community healing and to supportthe development and exchange of knowledge among Aboriginal people aboutcommunity corrections.Solicitor General Canada expects to negotiate, in concert with provincial/territorialgovernments, up to five agreements to test innovative approaches to communitycorrections in Aboriginal communities, including one or two agreements with off-reservecommunities. Communities with large numbers of Aboriginal offenders will be targeted.2.1 Eligibility:Any Aboriginal community may make a proposal for funding. Proposals can besubmitted by First Nations, community groups or Aboriginal organizations that have aPg. 224

mandate and capacity to provide services to offenders within a restorative/healingprocess.2.2 Contact: Call: (613) 991-2832 Fax: (613) 990-8295 Aboriginal Corrections Policy Unit, Solicitor General Canada340 Laurier Avenue West, 11th Floor Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0P83.0 PROGRAM: ABORIGINAL JUSTICE STRATEGYThe Aboriginal Justice Strategy helps build the foundation of justice systemsadministered by Aboriginal people. The provincial/territorial government and the federalgovernment, in partnership with communities, share the costs of setting up Aboriginaljustice programs. The funding is available for diversion programs, justice of the peacecourts, and programs that allow for greater community participation in sentencing,mediation and arbitration in civil disputes.The strategy has the following three objectives:to support Aboriginal communities as they take greater responsibility for theadministration of justice;to help reduce crime and incarceration rates in the communities that run justiceprograms; and .to foster improvements in the justice system that respond to thejustice needs and aspirations of Aboriginal people.The strategy is a partnership between Aboriginal communities and government.Federally, it involves the Department of Justice Canada along with Indian andNorthern Affairs Canada, Solicitor General Canada, the Privy Council Office andother federal departments and agencies.The federal government expects to negotiate up to 12 agreements with off-reservecommunities across Canada.3.1 Eligibility:Any Aboriginal community can make a proposal for funding. Proposals can besubmitted by First Nations, tribal councils, community groups, or non-profitorganizations that have a mandate to represent Aboriginal people and provide servicesthat support the objectives of the Aboriginal Justice Strategy.3.2 Contact: Call: (613) 941-4107 Fax: (613) 957-4697 Aboriginal Justice Directorate Department of Justice Canada130 Albert Street, 8th Floor Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H8Pg. 225

4.0 PROGRAM: DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CANADA GRANTS ANDCONTRIBUTIONS FUNDThe Department of Justice Canada Grants and Contribution Fund supports manyactivities related to justice issues. The objectives of the fund are as follows:To enhance knowledge, promote developments, and inform Canadians and thelegal community about public law areas within federal jurisdiction, such asconstitutional law, private and public international law, administrative and Crownlaw, native law and human rights law.To promote access to justice, equality and human rights in Canada by supportingconsultations, research, partnerships and the development and dissemination ofinformation as well as the development, testing and implementation of new costeffective,multi- disciplinary approaches, models and pilot projects regarding thedelivery and administration of legal aid services.To promote the development and implementation of legislative and socio-legalreforms and to support the development, testing and implementation ofinnovative program options, new and multi-disciplinary approaches to andmodels for the criminal law and the youth justice system, crime preventionthrough social development and community involvement, and protection ofsociety from violence encompassing such aspects as violence against womenand family violence.To support judicial education efforts, to promote experimental, innovative andresearch work in the Canadian justice system and the development, testing andimplementation of innovative ideas, approaches and models for providingservices to deliver justice system programs and services, such as court reformand child support reforms including improved enforcement measures in a lowcostway.Funding priorities are reviewed each year and determine the focus for projectfunding. The Department of Justice Canada may fund the same applicant more thanonce, but it will not fund the same type of project year after year. The whole cost of aproject is rarely covered. Most of the projects chosen for funding address theobjectives identified under the program, but a few innovative or important projectsmay receive funding even though they are outside the objectives.4.1 Eligibility:The general public, associations, non-profit agencies, Aboriginal communities, andprovincial and territorial governments may apply.4.2 Contact:Call: (613) 957-3538 Fax: (613) 941-2269 Internet: will be available via ACINet at a later datePg. 226

5.0 PROGRAM: NATIONAL STRATEGY ON COMMUNITY SAFETY AND CRIMEPREVENTIONThe broad goal of the strategy is to encourage and facilitate local communities todevelop and deliver innovative community safety and crime prevention initiatives.Emphasis will be placed on crime prevention through social development. Thisapproach extends beyond the justice system. It includes measures to address all factorswhich are conducive to crime and possible solutions related to community safety andcrime prevention. The factors could be poverty, physical and sexual abuse, illiteracy,low self-esteem, inadequate housing, school failure, unemployment, inequality anddysfunctional families, and measures to lessen the impact of violence and anti-socialmedia messages on the development of children's behaviour and social values.5.1 Eligibility:Members of the general public, including Aboriginal community members may apply.5.2 Contact:Call: (613) 957-9639 Fax: (613) 952-3515 Internet: http://www.crime-prevention.org/ncpcNational Crime Prevention Secretariat Department of Justice 130 Albert Street, 8th Floor Ottawa,Ontario K1A 0H86.0 PROGRAM: NATIVE COURTWORKER PROGRAMThe Native Courtworker Program provides non-legal counselling for Aboriginal peopleinvolved in the criminal justice system. Counselors help Aboriginal people understandthe nature of the criminal charges against them and refer them to legal or otherresources. They also encourage courts to take into account the culture, values,traditions and socio-economic backgrounds of Aboriginal people. These services existin all provinces and territories, except New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.6.1 Eligibility:Status and Non-Status Indians, Métis and Inuit individuals who require assistance mustcontact the organizations that provide courtworker services.6.2 Contact:To find out the organization providing courtworker services in your area call: (613) 941-2268 Fax:(613) 941-2269 Internet: http://canada.justice.gc.caNative Courtworker Program, Programs Branch, Department of Justice Canada222 Queen Street, 10th Floor Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H8Pg. 227

DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENCE1.0 PROGRAM: EXERCISE BOLD EAGLEExercise Bold Eagle aims to provide basic military training and cultural awareness forwestern Status Indian youth who are interested in enlisting with the Canadian Forces(regular or reserve). It consists of approximately six weeks of basic recruit trainingconducted in Dundurn, Saskatchewan. This training is intended to provide a basicfamiliarity with work and culture in the Canadian Forces. Successful graduates maydecide to pursue a career with the regular or reserve components of the CanadianForces.1.1 Eligibility:Status Indian youth residing in western Canada who are interested in joining theCanadian Forces may apply.1.2 Contact:To access the Canadian Forces Recruiting Centres Call: Winnipeg (204) 983-3680Regina (306) 780-6550Edmonton (403) 495-3002Vancouver (604) 666-4192Or Internet: http://www.debbs.ndhq.dnd.ca Write:Canadian Forces Recruitment Centre, National DefenceOttawa, Ontario K1A 0K22.0 PROGRAM: NORTHERN NATIVE ENTRY PROGRAMThe Northern Native Entry Program was devised to attract northern Aboriginal recruitsto the Canadian Forces. It provides pre-recruit and cultural awareness training for thoseinterested in enlisting with the Canadian Forces (regular or reserve).2.1 Eligibility:This program is open to Aboriginal youth living north of 600 or living in northern Quebecor northern Labrador.2.2 Contact:To access the Canadian Forces Recruiting Centres Call: St. John's (709) 570-4900 Quebec City (418) 648-3636 Edmonton (403) 495-3002 Or Fax: (613) 996-4670 Internet: http://debbs.ndhq.dnd.caPg. 228

NATIONAL FILM BOARD1.0 PROGRAM: SUPPORT PROGRAMThe National Film Board plays an invaluable role in encouraging the development of thenext generation of filmmakers by providing talented young people with the means ofcompleting their films and thereby gaining recognition in the motion picture community.With the English Program's Filmmaker Assistance Program (FAP), known until April1996 as the Program to Assist Filmmakers in the Private Sector (PAFPS), and theFrench Program's Aide au cinema independent (ACIC), assistance is offered for theproduction of films from allover Canada. These films are characterized by theirexperimental and innovative form or content, and would possibly never have beenproduced without the NFB's support. Assistance includes equipment loans andtechnical and professional services directly related to the production of a film.1.1 Filmmaker Assistance Program (FAP) Addresses: Vancouver: National Film Board of Canada, Pacific Centre, 1045 Howe Street, Room 300,Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 2B1, Contact: Katluyn Lynch Phone: (604) 666-1153, Fax:(604) 666-1569 Edmonton: National Film Board of Canada, North West Centre, Canada Place, 9700 JasperAvenue, Room 120, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4C3, Contact: Jack Littrell, Phone: (403) 495-5454,Fax: (403) 495-6412 Winnipeg: National Film Board of Canada, Prairie Centre, 245 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba,R3C 1A7, Contact: Scott Collins Phone: (204) 983-4697, Fax: (204) 983-0742 Toronto: National Film Board of Canada, Ontario Centre, 150 John Street, Toronto, Ontario M5V3C3, Contact: Christine Lee Phone: (416) 973-6856, Fax: (416) 973-7007 Montreal: National Film Board of Canada, P.O. Box 6100, Station Centre-ville, Montreal, Québec,H3C 3H5, Contact: Richard Michaud Phone: (514) 283-9499, Fax: (514) 496-5106 Halifax: National Film Board of Canada. Atlantic Centre, Queen's Court, 2nd Floor, 5475 SpringGarden Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1G2, Contact: Wayne Cormier Phone: (902) 426-6122,Fax: (902) 426-8901Pg. 229

NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL1.0 PROGRAM: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM WITHSMESThis program will employ unemployed and under-employed recent graduates ofCanadian universities and colleges with Science and Technology (S&T) projects insmall and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that will fully utilize their technical,business, or marketing training and expertise.1.1 Benefits to Participants:Many of the graduates will benefit from the possibility of ongoing jobs in those sameSMEs and, in many instances, from that first job experience in jobs directly related totheir skills. The projects, leading to commercial benefits for the SMEs, will help positionCanadian firms for the future challenges of globalization by developing high-tech S&Tculture and capability.1.2 Clientele:Unemployed or under-employed university and college graduates. Candidates will berecruited from universities and colleges in all of Canada's ten provinces and twoterritories, as well as from Inuit, First Nations and Métis communities. The program willinvolve firms who have not previously hired graduates from universities and colleges.1.3 Partners:The National Research Council's Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)will manage the program (260 advisors in 160 locations in 90 cities in Canada), whileRegional Agencies and Industry Canada's Aboriginal Business Canada will assistin the delivery of the service to all the regions of Canada.1.4 Contact:Interested applicants can call the Government of Canada youth Info Line at I 800 935-5555, oraccess http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/youth on the Internet, and ask for information about this program.2.0 OTHER NRC PROGRAMS & SERVICESNRC's International ConnectionNRC is an active member of several international S&T organizations, including theInternational Council of Scientific Unions (ICSU). A number of ICSU and non-ICSUinternational S&T conferences are held in Canada every year.Pg. 230

Tapping Technology for IndustryAs Canada's national technology transfer and diffusion network, NRC's IndustrialResearch Assistance Program (IRAP) helps companies identify and take advantage oftechnology solutions from a wide range of sources.NRC's Research Associateships ProgramThe National Research Council of Canada offers research associateships which givepromising scientists and engineers an opportunity to work on challenging researchproblems and further the development of their research careers.Entrepreneurship Training ProgramNRC's Entrepreneurship Office, the Ottawa-Carleton Economic DevelopmentCorporation (OCEDCO) and the Entrepreneurship Centre have collaborated to developa training program designed to teach the business, financial and management skillsrequired to succeed in a new technology-based venture. For more information orregistration in the "Formation of a Technology-Based Business and CommercializationPractices" training program, check the complete course description (available as a PDFfile) or contact the Entrepreneurship Office at (613) 990-9546.Women in Engineering and Science (WES) ProgramThe National Research Council's WES Program is designed to encourage Canadianwomen to pursue careers in engineering, science or mathematics. The program givesstudents hands-on experience working in NRC laboratories"Technology transfer: Make ideas happenNRC is a rich source of firsts in science and technology. We're always interested incompanies who can turn our ideas into products and processes that benefit Canada. Ifyour firm is committed to innovation, and ready to invest the necessary time and money,an NRC licence agreement could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.Tapping Technology for IndustryAnother important part of NRC's support to Canadian industry is the Industrial ResearchAssistance Program (IRAP). As Canada's national technology transfer and diffusionnetwork, IRAP helps companies identify and implement technology solutions from awide range of domestic and international sources. In this way, Canadian industry canimprove its efficiency and productivity while reducing the risk of implementing newtechnology.Pg. 231

2.1 Contact:If you are not certain which of the NRC services is best suited to your needs, contact NRC bytelephone at (613) 993-9101 (8:30am to 4:30pm ET, Monday through Friday) or by electronic mail(R&D@NRC.ca).NATURAL RESOURCES CANADA (NRCAN)1.0 PROGRAM: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP PROGRAMThis internship program will provide work experience to recent graduates in science,engineering or business, who will be invited to work with one of NRCan's private sectorpartners on joint projects of commercial potential. Activities may include all aspects ofthe innovation or technology process including bench level research, scale up testing,pilot plant operations, analytical testing, calibration, technical documentation, field tests,as well as commercial business applications such as Intellectual property management,developing of patents and licencing arrangements, copyright and marketing.1.1 Benefits to Participants:Participants will benefit from relevant and meaningful work experience and contacts,facilitating the transition to full-time employment.1.2 Clientele:Recent graduates in science, engineering or business who are unemployed and underemployed.1.3 Application Procedures:Please call the Government of Canada Youth Info Line at 1 800 935-5555 oraccess the NRCan site http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/css/hrsb/intem-e.htm for moreinformation on this program.Pg. 232

PRIVY COUNCIL1.0 PROGRAM: MÉTIS AND OFF-RESERVE TRIPARTITE SELF-GOVERNMENTNEGOTIATIONSOn behalf of the Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians, the Privy CouncilOffice manages tripartite self-government negotiations for Métis and off-reserveAboriginal people. The central objective of the negotiations is to establish practicalarrangements that help these Aboriginal people achieve their self-governmentaspirations.The Privy Council Office provides the federal government's portion of financialcontributions to Métis and off-reserve Aboriginal organizations so that they mayparticipate in self-government negotiations with the federal and provincial governments.The federal government engages in these negotiations with representative Aboriginalorganizations on the condition that the relevant provincial government agrees toparticipate and share the costs for the Aboriginal organization's participation in thenegotiations.1.1 Eligibility:Métis and off-reserve Aboriginal organizations participating in tripartite self-governmentnegotiations with the federal and provincial governments are eligible to apply forfunding.1.2 Contact: Call Collect: (613) 992-8186 Fax: (613) 947-1853 Write: Aboriginal Affairs Secretariat Privy Council Office Room 717, 90 Sparks Street Ottawa,Ontario K1A 0A3Pg. 233

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION1.0 PROGRAM: ACCELERATED ECONOMIST TRAINING PROGRAMThe Public Service Commission of Canada recruits and develops high-potentialuniversity graduates for its Accelerated Economist Training Program.Program participants undergo four six-month assignments in economics and publicpolicy areas to gain an understanding of the Cabinet system and the federalgovernment decision-making process. After two years, participants are eligible for midlevelpositions, with a long-term view of becoming senior analysts.1.1 Eligibility:If you are graduating or have recently graduated from a university, with a master'sdegree in economics, public administration, or a related discipline with graduate levelcourses in these two specific areas, you are eligible to apply.1.2 Contact:Internet: http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/recruit/cfple.htnlVisit the campus career centre at your post-secondary institution or the nearest office of thePublic Service Commission of Canada for a Post-Secondary Recruitment information kit which isavailable late summer/early fall.2.0 PROGRAM: CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION/INTERNSHIPSThis initiative provides students with an opportunity to gain valuable experience relatedto their current academic field of study and helps prepare them for the successfultransition from school to the world of work. Post-secondary co-op or internship studentsrequiring a mandatory work term as a condition of graduation may apply for a workassignment through the Public Service Commission of Canada.2.1 Eligibility:Post-secondary students enrolled in a Public Service Commission of Canada- approvedCo-operative Education or Internship Program are eligible to apply.2.2 Contact:Visit your campus co-op coordinator or any office of the Public Service Commission of Canada3.0 PROGRAM: FEDERAL STUDENT WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAMThe Federal Student Work Experience Program offers you the opportunity to growpersonally, develop new skills and learn more about how the federal government works.Pg. 234

Students can be hired year-round, fu1l-time or part-time, during a non-academic termand/or part-time during the academic year.3.1 Eligibility:You are eligible to apply if you are a full-time student at a university, college, CEGEP,technical institute or high school and are planning to continue full-time studies in theupcoming academic term.There is no deadline for applying to the general inventory. However, certain federalgovernment departments and agencies may have established application deadlines orspecific dates by which they will access the inventory.3.2 Contact:To obtain an application form and student's guide Internet: http://www.psc.cfp.gc.ca/recruit/cfple.htm. Visit: the campus career centre at your university, college or CEGEP; the Human Resource Centre ofCanada-formerly known as the Canada Employment Centre-nearest you or the Public ServiceCommission of Canada regional office nearest you.4.0 PROGRAM: FINANCIAL OFFICER/INTERNAL AUDITOR RECRUITMENTAND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMThe Professional Development Group of the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariatrecruits promising university graduates for its Financial Officer/Internal AuditorRecruitment and Development Program.As a financial officer or internal auditor, you receive on-the-job training throughdevelopmental assignments. This training gives you valuable first-hand experience andknowledge. Each training program is customized to meet departmental needs andgenerally lasts for 12 months. Financial officers work in systems development,accounting operations or financial planning and analysis. Internal auditors receivetraining in areas such as value-for-money, compliance and comprehensive audits.Both permanent and temporary positions may be offered with various federalgovernment departments and agencies throughout Canada.4.1 Eligibility:If you are graduating from a university, or have recently graduated with a specializationin accounting, finance, business administration, public administration or managementinformation systems, including a minimum of four accounting courses, you are eligible toapply.Pg. 235

4.2 Contact:Internet: http://www.psccfp.gc.ca/recruitlcfple.htmVisit the campus career centre at your post-secondary institution or the nearest office of thePublic Service Commission of Canada for a Post-Secondary Recruitment information kit which isavailable late summer/early fall5.0 PROGRAM: MANAGEMENT TRAINEE PROGRAMIf you have a master's degree in any discipline from a recognized university, you maywant to explore a career with the Public Service of Canada in a program that isdesigned to train and develop individuals to become future managers. TheManagement Trainee Program recruits highly talented individuals who demonstratevision and leadership abilities and trains these persons over a period of four to fiveyears in order that they may develop the skills and knowledge required to assumemiddle management positions.Through the program, participants undertake a number of assignments of increasingresponsibility. This provides them with the opportunity to build their management skillsin a professional environment and to develop a solid understanding of the structure andprocesses of the Government of Canada.5.1 Eligibility:If you are graduating or have recently graduated with a master's degree from arecognized university, you are eligible to apply.5.2 Contact:Internet: http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/recruitlcfple.htmVisit the campus career centre at your post-secondary institution or the nearest office of thePublic Service Commission of Canada for a Post-Secondary Recruitment information kit which isavailable late summer/early fall.6.0 PROGRAM: POST-SECONDARY RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN FOR THEPUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF CANADAFederal government departments and agencies are looking for specific academicbackgrounds and disciplines ranging from computer science to public administration tomeet their human resource needs. This annual recruitment campaign generally lastsfrom early September to early October of each year.6.1 Eligibility:If you are graduating from a university, or have recently graduated, and are interested ina career in the public service, you are eligible to apply.Pg. 236

6.2 Contact:Internet: http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/recruit/cfple.htmVisit the campus career centre at your post-secondary institution or the nearest office of thePublic Service Commission of Canada for a Post-Secondary Recruitment information kit which isavailable late summer/early fall7.0 PROGRAM: ABORIGINAL MASTERS PROGRAMThe Aboriginal Masters Program recruits and develops high-caliber individuals who willbe hired into full-time mid-Ievel officer positions with Indian and Northern AffairsCanada.The training consists of four assignments over a two-year period:1) at a regional office of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada;2) at Indian and Northern Affairs Canada headquarters in Ottawa/Hull;3) with a federal government central agency; and4) with another federal government department.As the authority and accountability for programs continue to be transferred to Aboriginalcommunities and First Nation governments, Indian and Northern Affairs Canadaconsiders Aboriginal participation in decision making and the employment of qualifiedAboriginal people to be of indispensable value.7.1 Eligibility:If you are of Aboriginal ancestry and if you have a master's degree in any discipline froma recognized university, you are eligible to apply.7.2 Contact:Internet: http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/recruit/cfple.htmVisit the campus career centre at your post-secondary institution or the nearest office of thePublic Service Commission of Canada for a Post-Secondary Recruitment information kit which isavailable late summer/early fallPg. 237

REVENUE CANADA1.0 PROGRAM: CHILD TAX BENEFIT PROGRAMThe Child Tax Benefit is a tax-free monthly payment provided to families to help themwith the cost of raising children under age 18. The amount of your Child Tax Benefit isbased on the number and age of the children you have and on information from theincome tax returns of you and your spouse.1.1 Eligibility:The Child Tax Benefit is paid to the person who is primarily responsible for the careand upbringing of the child. Although the person is usually the mother, it can be thefather, a grandparent, or a guardian.To be eligible for the benefit, you have to live with your child and be a resident ofCanada for income tax purposes. In addition, you or your spouse have to be one of thefollowing:a Canadian Citizen;a permanent resident under the Immigration Act (a landed immigrant);a Convention refugee; ora visitor to Canada or a holder of a Minister's permit under the Immigration Actwho has lived in Canada throughout the previous 18 months and who has a validpermit in the nineteenth month.1.2 How to Apply:You should complete and file Form RC66, Child Tax Benefit Application, as soon aspossible:after your child is born;when your adopted child begins to live with you;when a child begins to live with you; orwhen you and your spouse meet the eligibility requirements as outlined in theprevious section.1.3 Contact: Revenue Canada National Office: 1-800-387-1193 St. John's, Nfld. 772-2996; Montreal Que. 283-8577 Ottawa, Ont. 941-9300 London, Ont. 645-4560 Winnipeg, Man. 984-6466 Regina, Sask. 780-8047 Calgary, Alta. 261-1900 Surrey, B.C. 951-6648Pg. 238

ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE1.0 PROGRAM: ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE ABORIGINAL CADETDEVELOPMENT PROGRAMThe Aboriginal Cadet Development Program is intended to increase Aboriginalmembership in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, to ensure that the force isrepresentative of Aboriginal people and is sensitive to the needs of Aboriginalcommunities.1.1 Eligibility:This program is open to all interested Aboriginal people, but the Royal CanadianMounted Police is particularly interested in Aboriginal people who have beenacademically disadvantaged because of their remote geographical origins, who arefluent in their language and possess a good knowledge of their culture. The program isdesigned for people who are interested in a career in the Royal Canadian MountedPolice, who do not meet the basic entrance requirements for the Royal CanadianMounted Police Cadet Training Program, but otherwise, would be suitable candidates.Following a three-week assessment period at the Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceTraining Academy in Regina, the cadets return to their home area with a programdesigned to assist them to address identified shortcomings. The cadets receive anallowance and have up to two years to attain the basic entrance requirements. Oncesuccessful, they proceed to the Training Academy to undergo basic cadet training.1.2 Contact: Call: (613) 993-6221 Fax: (613) 998-2405 Internet: http://www.cpinet.org/cpolicing/rcmp/start.htm Write: Aboriginal Policing Branch, Royal Canadian Mounted Police 1200 Vanier Parkway, RoomB500 Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0R22.0 PROGRAM: ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE ABORIGINAL YOUTHTRAINING PROGRAMThe Aboriginal Youth Training Program provides 17 weeks of summer employment,including three weeks training at the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Training Academyin Regina. After leaving Regina, students return to their own communities where theywork under the direct supervision and guidance of a regular member of the RoyalCanadian Mounted Police, for the next 14 weeks. The program is intended to familiarizestudents with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and its Training Academy, and topromote further education.2.1 Eligibility:The program is open to Aboriginal people between 19 and 29 years old.Pg. 239

2.2 Contact: Call: (613) 993-6221 Fax: (613) 998-2405 Internet: http://www.cpinet.org/cpolicing/rcmp/start.htm Write: Aboriginal Policing Branch, Royal Canadian Mounted Police 1200 Vanier Parkway, RoomB500 Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0R2Pg. 240

SOCIAL SCIENCE & HUMANITIES RESEARCH COUNCIL OF CANADA1.0 SOCIAL SCIENCE & HUMANITIES RESEARCH COUNCIL OF CANADASSHRC is Canada's federal funding agency for university-based research and graduatetraining in the social sciences and humanities. Created as an independent body byParliament in 1977, it reports to Parliament through the Minister of Industry.As a key national research funding agency, SSHRC helps to continually build thehuman knowledge and skills Canada needs to improve the quality of its social,economic and cultural life. More specifically, SSHRC:supports high-quality research and research training that help us both tounderstand the evolving nature of the society we live in and to address emergingchallenges and opportunities more effectively;helps put the benefits of research to work by promoting the transfer of knowledgeamong researchers, research partners, policy makers and other stakeholderswithin Canadian society.1.1 Overview of Support Available from SSHRC:Research GrantsMajor Collaborative Research Initiatives: Stage 1: January 15, Stage 2: June 30Standard Research Grants: October 15Strategic GrantsArea Research Institutes (Applied Ethics Theme): October 15Strategic Joint Initiatives: Vary; consult SSHRCStrategic Partnership Development Grants: Applications may be submitted at any timeStrategic Research Grants: October 15Strategic Research Network Grants: October 15Strategic Research Workshop Grants: October 15Publication GrantsAid to Research and Transfer Journals & General Support Grants: June 30 every 3years (1995, 1998, etc.)Joint Venture Grants: June 30 annuallyAid to Scholarly Publications: set by administering agencyConference GrantsAid to Occasional Research Conferences in Canada: May 1, November IPg. 241

Grants to InstitutionsAid to Small Universities: October 1 every 3 years (1995, 1998, etc.)General Research Grants: October 1International Summer Institutes: Stage 1: April1 of year preceding institute, Stage 2:August 15Special Research FellowshipsThérése F. -Casgrain Fellowship: June 15 every second year (1996, 1998, etc.)Bora Laskin National Fellowship in Human Rights Research: October 1Jules and Gabrielle Leger Fellowship: October 1 every second year (1997, 1999 …)1.2 Eligibility:The rules for applicant/participant eligibility in effect for the Research Grants Programsand the Strategic Grants Programs also apply to researchers applying for support tocreate a research tool. In addition, applications for the creation of research tools areeligible only if submitted by either an individual researcher who is a specialist in thediscipline(s) which the research tool is intended to serve or by a research team whichincludes such a specialist. Such applications qualify for SSHRC funding only when, inthe judgment of the adjudication committee, the tool will have significant impact on thedevelopment of the discipline(s) involved, and such development is considered a highpriority for that discipline. The program of work for creating the research tool should,where appropriate, include significant training opportunities for students.1.3 Contact: Literature and Fine Arts: Program Assistant: Sandra Lynn Rivest, Phone (613) 947-9646Lit+Fine_Arts@sshrc.ca(Literature, fine arts, doctoral and postdoctoral fellowships, conferences and journals)Humanities: Program Assistant: Lise Miner, Phone (613) 947-9660, Humanities@sshrc.ca(philosophy, history including the history of science, technology and medicine, classics,mediaeval studies and religious studies, Applied Ethics strategic theme, doctoral and postdoctoralfellowships, conferences, journals) Civilization and the Environment: Program Assistant: Nicole Samson, Phone (613) 947-9649Civilization@sshrc.ca(Anthropology, archaeology, sociology, criminology, communication studies, library andinformation sciences, geography, urban and regional studies, Women and Change strategictheme, doctoral and postdoctoral fellowships, conferences and journals, Thérése F -CasgrainFellowship)Cognitive Sciences: Program Assistant: Monick Legris, Phone (613) 947-9647 ProgramAssistant: Susan Snyder, Phone (613) 947-9648 Cognitive-Sciences@sshrc.ca(Linguistics, education, educational psychology, psychology and social work, Education andTraining strategic networks, doctoral and postdoctoral fellowships, conferences and journals)Policy Studies: Program Assistant: Daniele Madore-Pariseau, Phone (613) 947-9661 ProgramAssistant: Helene Poirier, Phone (613) 947-9659 Policy -Studies@sshrc.ca(Economics, law, administrative studies, political science, industrial relations, Managing for GlobalCompetitiveness strategic theme, Science and Technology Policy strategic theme, Integration ofPersons with Disabilities joint initiative, doctoral and postdoctoral fellowships, conferences andPg. 242

journals, Master's Scholarship in Science Policy, Bora Laskin National Fellowship in HumanRights, Jules and Gabrielle Léger Fellowship)Collaborative Research and Interdisciplinary Studies: Program Assistant: Jeannie PednaudPhone (613) 992-3407, Collaborative@sshrc.ca(Major Collaborative Research Initiatives, Chairs in the Management of Technological Change,Networks of Centres of Excellence, Centres: Family Violence and Violence Against Women,Health Promotion; Summer Institutes, standard research grants multi/interdisciplinary studies,METROPOLIS joint initiative, Aid to Small Universities, General Research Grants, Associations)Pg. 243

STATUS OF WOMEN1.0 PROGRAM: NEW DIRECTION FOR THE WOMEN'S PROGRAMFounded in 1973 in response to a recommendation of the Royal Commission on theStatus of Women, the Women's Program has played a vital role in supporting the workof women's and other equality-seeking organizations to remove barriers to women' s fullparticipation in Canadian society.In 1996, as a result of the federal government's consolidation of women's equalityprograms, the Women's Program was transferred from Human ResourcesDevelopment Canada to Status of Women Canada (SWC), the federal agency thatworks to advance equality for women in all spheres of Canadian life.The following framework came into effect in April 1997. Changes to the Program'sfunding mechanisms will be implemented in the 1998-99 fiscal year.1.1 Mandate:To support action by women's organizations and other partners seeking to advanceequality for women by addressing women's economic, social, political and legalsituation.1.2 Objectives:The objectives of the Women's Program are: to promote policies and programs within key institutions that take account ofgender implications, the diversity of women1s perspectives and enable women totake part in decision-making processes; to facilitate the involvement of women's organizations in the public policyprocess; .to increase public understanding in order to encourage action onwomen's equality issues; and to enhance the effectiveness of actions undertaken by women's organizations toimprove the situation of women.1.3 Guiding Principles:In its work with women's organizations and other partners, the Women's Program will: involve those most directly affected by the problems in identifying solutions; recognize the interconnectedness of women's equality issues; acknowledge the diversity of women and their experiences; and understand the systemic nature of women's inequality.1.4 Areas of Focus:Pg. 244

The Women's Program will focus its efforts in three areas: improving women's economicstatus, eliminating systemic violence against women and the girl child, and achievingsocial justice. These areas encompass many of the issues identified during SWC's 1996consultations. Funding decisions and the allocation of technical and professionalsupport will be guided by these areas of focus.As society's understanding of equality issues has evolved, it has become clear thatwomen's equality concerns are, in fact, basic human rights. Consequently, the issue ofwomen's human rights is an overarching consideration addressed in each of theProgram's areas of focus. As well, there are specific aspects of women's human rightswhich are included under the area of social justice.While the Program will devote the majority of its resources to initiatives within the areasof focus, it will maintain the flexibility to make some support available for new andemerging issues that are likely to have a significant impact on women's efforts toachieve equality.1.5 Funding Support:In the past, the Women's Program provided two types of funding: program and project.These funding mechanisms will remain in place during the 1997-98 fiscal year.Beginning in April, 1998, the Program will shift its focus so that funding will be based onan organization's demonstrated ability to meet the program objectives.Funding proposals will be assessed based on their link to one or more of theprogram's objectives and areas of focus. Proposals must outline concretestrategies to advance women's equality as well as demonstrate how the intendedresults will be achieved and measured.Funding will continue to be provided in the form of grants and contributions.Categories of expenditures formerly covered through program funding such asoffice rent, salaries, etc., will continue to be considered but must be clearly linkedto the specific issues and strategies being supported.A variety of factors will be examined when determining the types of costs to beconsidered and the level of funding for a particular initiative including: anorganization's capacity to access other sources of funding; the existence of otherorganizations serving the same community or addressing the same issues; andan organization's track record.For the first time, beginning Apri11998, initiatives may be funded for up to threeyears subject to the annual appropriation of funds by Parliament.The Women's Program will continue to provide technical support to organizationsto advance their mandates and objectives.1.6 Contact: Status of Women Canada, 360 Albert Street, 7th Floor, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 1C3 Tel: (613) 995-7835, Fax: (613) 957-3359, E-Mail: webcoord@msmail.swc-cfc.gc.caPg. 245

VETERANS AFFAIRS1.0 DEPARTMENT OVERVIEWIn recognition of the sacrifices made by Canadians in this nation's war andpeacekeeping efforts, Canada offers a wide range of services and benefits to qualifiedveterans and certain civilians, as well as to their dependants or survivors. VeteransAffairs Canada provides disability pensions, economic support allowances, andadditional benefits in the areas of health care, funeral and burial assistance andcommemoration, among others, designed to meet the changing needs of veterans.Two organizations are involved in the provision of veterans' benefits:Veterans Affairs Canada offers personalized counselling on available servicesand benefits, including explanations of eligibility criteria, needs assessment,advocacy, health and safety education, case management and coordination. TheDepartment also helps people prepare applications for benefits, rules on theireligibility and delivers benefits to those who qualify.Within the Department, the Bureau of Pensions Advocates provides free legalassistance in the form of counselling, case preparation and representation forappeals.The following is a short description of services and benefits provided by VeteransAffairs.Disability PensionsPensions are awarded to current and former members of Canada's Armed Forces ortheir survivors, for disability or death related to wartime and peacetime military service.Civilians who served in close support of the Armed Forces during wartime or theirsurvivors may also qualify. Veterans and certain civilians who were prisoners of war,who avoided capture by the enemy or who escaped may receive compensation.Veterans of Allied Forces may also be entitled to pensions and compensation if theylived in Canada prior to their service in the First or Second World War.Additional benefits may be awarded if the veteran has a spouse or dependants, or both.Special AwardsDisability pensioners who are severely disabled may qualify for an AttendanceAllowance or an Exceptional Incapacity Allowance in addition to their pension if theymeet eligibility requirements.Disability pensioners who must wear special devices or specially-made clothing, orwhose pensioned condition causes wear and tear on clothing, may receive a ClothingAllowance.Pg. 246

How to Apply:Applications for disability pensions and related benefits can be made in person at thenearest Veterans Affairs Canada District Office. Departmental staff will assist withpreparation and submission of applications. Assistance is also available at no cost fromveterans' organizations, or applicants may engage the services of a lawyer at their ownexpense.Allowances:Veterans and certain civilians who meet income, service, age or health, and residencyrequirements may be eligible to receive an allowance and related benefits. Alliedveterans of the First or the Second World War may also be eligible to receive benefits ifthey were domiciled in Canada when they joined the Armed Forces.Allowances are paid at single, married or orphan rates. An additional amount may bepaid for dependent children.Survivors' Allowances:Widows, widowers and orphans of qualified veterans and civilians may also be eligiblefor an allowance.Following the death of an allowance recipient, the surviving spouse receives payment atthe married rate for one year. After that, the spouse may qualify for the single rate ofallowance.Assistance Fund:When funding is not available from other sources, allowance recipients may receivefinancial help for emergencies such as shelter and health care.1.1 HOW TO APPLY:For information on allowances, contact the nearest Veterans Affairs Canada RegionalOffice. For information on the Assistance Fund, contact the nearest Veterans AffairsCanada District Office.2.0 PROGRAM: VETERANS INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM (YIP)The goal of this program is to help eligible veterans and certain civilians remain healthyand independent in their own homes or communities.Under VIP, the Department pays for services such as grounds maintenance,housekeeping, meals-on-wheels, personal care, care by health professionals,transportation for social activities and nursing home care.Pg. 247

2.1 Treatment Benefits:Treatment benefits may include medical, surgical and dental care, prosthetic devices,home adaptations, supplementary benefits such as travel costs for examinations ortreatment, and other community health care services and benefits. Palliative and respitecare may also be provided.Income-qualified veterans and certain civilians may be eligible for treatment benefits notprovided under a provincial health insurance plan. Disability pensioners receivetreatment for their pensioned condition. Long-term care is provided in departmental orcommunity facilities for eligible veterans and certain civilians.2.2 How to Apply:For information on health care services and benefits, contact the nearest VeteransAffairs Canada District Office.2.3 Information and Advice:Regional and District Office staff provide information and advice about Veterans Affairsservices and benefits as well as community and other programs. Counsellors and healthprofessionals help meet the needs of eligible veterans and certain civilians using bothdepartmental and community programs.2.4 Other Programs and Activities:In addition to the services and benefits described above, help may also be available inthe following areas:Assistance with funeral and burial expenses and the provision of grave markersin cases where the estates' assets are insufficient or death is related to militaryservice or a pensioned condition.Trust or benevolent funds for needy veterans and dependantsAssistance to needy Canadian veterans overseasCommemoration and remembrance2.5 Foreign Countries:Foreign Countries Operations Unit is responsible for the provision of benefits availableto eligible Canadian veterans and their dependants who reside or vacation outside ofCanada. Telephone Number (613) 996-22423.0 PROGRAM: WAR VETERANS ALLOWANCE PROGRAMThe War Veterans Allowance Program offers financial assistance to eligible veterans,Merchant Navy veterans, and qualified civilians.Pg. 248

3.1 Eligibility:Eligibility is based on wartime service, age, income and residence and includes thefollowing criteria:male applicants must be 60 years old and female applicants must be 55 yearsold (applicants who are unable to fully support themselves may apply at anearlier age);the allowance is income-tested, which means that applicants must prove financialneed (all sources of income are taken into account when making a decision onapplications);applicants must reside in Canada at the time they apply (veterans ofCommonwealth or Allied forces must have been domiciled in Canada at the timethey joined that force); andsurviving spouses and orphans may also qualify for the allowance if thedeceased veteran, Merchant Navy veteran, or civilian had the required warrelatedstatus.3.2 Contact:the Veterans Affairs Canada regional office nearest youContacts for all Veteran's Affairs Programs:Atlantic Region: 426-6448 (Halifax/Dartmouth); 1-800-565-1528 (NS, N.B., & PEI);1-800-757-6308 (NS, N.B., & PEl Hearing Impaired Clients) Newfoundland SubregionalOffice: (709) 772-4965; 1-800-563-9623VAC District Offices: Campbellton (506) 789-4700 1-800-350-7955 Charlottetown (902) 566-8677 1-800-565-2422 Comer Brook (709) 637-4377 1-800-563-4254 Halifax (902) 426-7931 1-800-565-0197 Saint John (506) 636-4815 1-800-349-9788 St. John's (709) 772-4965 Sydney (902) 564-7028 1-800-565-7028BPA Offices: Charlottetown (902) 566-8687 Halifax (902) 426-7400 Saint John (506) 636-4994 St. John's (709) 772-4886Québec Region: 1-800-361-6867; 1-800-361-6868VAC District Offices: Gatineau 1-800-567-1274 Montrea1 1-800-361-7705 Sainte-Foy 1-800-463-2140 Sherbrooke 1-800-567-7324BPA Offices: Montrea1 (514) 496-1245 Sainte-Foy (418) 648-3091Pg. 249

Ontario Region: 1-800-387-0930 (area code 807); 1-800-387-0919 (area codes416,519,613, 705,905)VAC District Offices: Brampton (905) 451-4630 Hamilton (905) 572-2531 Kingston (613) 545-8111 London (519) 686-7975 Mississauga (905) 803-2672 North Bay (705) 495-5900 Ottawa (613) 998-9460 Peterborough (705) 748-6381 Thunder Bay (807) 345-7552 Toronto North (416) 480-4879 Toronto South (416) 973-3971 Windsor (519) 257-6660BPA Offices: Hamilton (905) 572-2541 London (519) 645-4390 Ottawa (613) 998-8801 Toronto (416) 973-9348Prairie Region: 1-800-665-8717; Local Calls (204) 983-7040 (Winnipeg)VAC District Offices: Brandon (204) 726-7532 Calgary (403) 292-4048 Edmonton (403) 495-3762 Regina (306) 780-5240 Saskatoon (306) 975-4975 * French Services (306) 975-4511 Winnipeg (204) 983-2860BPA Offices: Calgary (403) 292-4816 Edmonton (403) 495-3750 Regina (306) 780-6819 Winnipeg (204) 983-5598Pacific Region: 666-7942 (Vancouver), 1-800-663-1931 (outside Vancouver); 1-800-663-0239 (Yukon) .1-800-253-1980 (French Information)VAC District Offices: Penticton (604) 490-9494 1-800-265-9449 Prince George (604) 561-5296 1-800-293-4336 Vancouver , (604) 666-0444 1-800-663-1931 Victoria (604) 363-3836 1-800-789-8299BPA Offices: Penticton (604) 492-7696 Vancouver (604) 666-0937 Victoria (604) 363-36914.0 PROGRAM: FUNERALS, BURIALS AND GRAVEMARKERSThe Canadian Government has traditionally assumed responsibility for the burial ofmembers of the Canadian Armed Forces who died during battle and, later, those whodied as a result of war-related injuries. In the years following the end of the SecondPg. 250

World War and the Korean War, benefits were expanded to veterans who died withoutthe financial means to provide for a dignified funeral and burial. Today the latter casesmake up the majority of applications that are funded by Veterans Affairs Canada.You will find the eligibility requirements for assistance outlined in this publication. Sincethe majority of funding is based upon the financial need of the deceased at death, theapproval process is described in detail. Eligibility criteria for assistance from the LastPost Fund (LPF) is also provided.Veterans Affairs Canada may provide full funeral and burial benefits, up to themaximum amounts payable under the legislation, as a matter-of-right (no means test isperformed on the estate of the deceased) to: a veteran who dies while on the treatmentstrength of Veterans Affairs Canada, or a disability pensioner who is deemed to havedied either from a pensioned condition(s) or a condition which can be related to militaryservice. When a veteran dies without next-of-kin, Veterans Affairs Canada may alsoarrange for the funeral and burial.4.1 Eligibility:If a veteran dies:While being treated by Veterans Affairs Canada for a non-pensioned conditionIn Canada, while receiving an allowance under the War Veterans Allowance Actor Merchant Navy Veteran and Civilian War-related Benefits Act, or would havebeen receiving this allowance if the veteran or his or her spouse was notreceiving payments under the Old Age Security ActWhile receiving a disability pensionand the estate of the deceased and the financial resources of any surviving spouse arenot sufficient to pay the expenses associated with "last sickness", funeral and burial (asdetermined by the means test described below), then assistance may be approved byVeterans Affairs Canada to cover all or part of such costs.4.2 Benefits:Assistance may be provided to a maximum amount for the services of one or, ifrequired, two funeral directors. This includes a solid wood casket, or one of equal orlesser value that may be made ofwood veneer, preparation of the body, the use of aroom for public viewing for up to two days, the use of a hearse and one otherautomobile, and the p!ovision of grave-side services. The Goods and Services Tax isreimbursed on amounts paid for these services. The legislation permits reimbursementof the "lowest cost earth burial" in the county, township or city of residence in: acemetery plot designated for veterans, a plot in a section of a cemetery designated as a"Field ofHonour", or a plot that would ensure a dignified funeral. Burial costs mayinclude the cost of the grave, the rental of a lowering device, the opening and closing ofthe grave and the costs of perpetual care.Pg. 251

4.3 Gravemarkers:A military style gravemarker (upright or flat granite, or in certain cases, flat bronze)conforming with the standards of Veterans Affairs Canada may be provided underconditions similar to those that govern funeral and burial assistance. This does notinclude assistance toward the cost of a privately Native Women's Association of Canada-Federal Government Programs 245 purchased headstone or the cost of inscribingmilitary service particulars on a previously erected private gravemarker.4.4 Application for Assistance:An application for funeral and burial assistance must be made to the nearest DistrictOffice of Veterans Affairs Canada within one year following the death of the veteran.Applications that are received after the one-year limit will not be considered. Addressesand telephone numbers are listed in the blue pages of your telephone book under theheading "Government of Canada".4.5 Funeral, Burial and Gravemarking Assistance - Last Post Fund (LPF):The LPF is a non-profit corporation whose purpose is to ensure, insofar as possible,that no war veterans or civilians who meet the wartime service eligibility criteria aredenied a dignified funeral and burial for lack of sufficient funds. The LPF operates incooperation with, and is supported financially by Veterans Affairs Canada.4.6 Service Eligibility:To meet the wartime eligibility criteria the deceased must have served on active dutyduring: The First World War - August 4, 1914 to August 14, 1921; The Second World War - September 1, 1939 to September 30, 1947; Military operations undertaken by the United Nations to restore peace in theRepublic of Korea at any time prior to October 31, 1953.4.7 Financial Eligibility:Financial eligibility is based on an assessment, at the time of death, of the financialresources of the veteran and any surviving spouse. This assessment is guided byestablished criteria and varies depending on whether or not the veteran was survived bya spouse and/or dependent children.4.8 Application:At the death of a person for whom LPF benefits may be a consideration, the next-of-kinor other responsible person should contact the nearest LPF office as soon as possibleto establish eligibility. This also ensures that the applicant is provided accurate up-to-Pg. 252

date information about the application process. There are two options for receiving LPFassistance depending on circumstances and family preference.LPF Standard Funeral and BurialAt the time of death, the LPF will enter into a contract with a funeral director ( of thefamily's choice where applicable) to provide funeral services to a pre-determined LPFstandard. Arrangements for disposition of the remains may be made through the funeraldirector or directly with the provider of that service. The family of the deceased may onlyapply at the time of death and a decision on eligibility will be made prior to the funeraland burial.LPF "Assisted Services"The next-of-kin can choose to make the funeral and burial arrangements themselvesand may be reimbursed for costs up to the maximum amounts provided for in thelegislation. While an application for " Assisted Services" may be made at the time ofdeath or up to one year following, the amount of financial assistance made available willbe based on itemized invoices or receipts for funeral and burial services contracted orpaid for.If the application for "Assisted Services" is approved, the amount authorized forpayment will be the least of:The actual cost of the funeral and burial services;The allowable amounts for the services rendered that are payable through LPF;The amount of financial insufficiency judged to exist at the time of death, basedon the LPF criteria.4.9 Contact:For more information about the LPF or to obtain the address or phone number of theoffice that can serve you please contact the nearest District Office of Veterans AffairsCanada or:Last Post Fund, National Office Suite 916,685 Cathcart Street Montreal, Québec H3B 1M7 Tel:(514) 866-2727 or 1-800-465-7113 Fax: (514) 866-21475.0 PROGRAM: THE VETERANS INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM (VIP)The Veterans Independence Program (VIP) assists clients to remain healthy andindependent in their own homes or communities. It does this by offering a variety ofservices to those who meet the eligibility requirements. VIP is not intended to replaceother federal, provincial or municipal programs. It is combined with these other availableservices to best meet the needs of each client. The services veterans receive dependon their particular circumstances and health needs.Pg. 253

5.1 Eligibility:Clients who may be eligible for VIP are veteran pensioners for needs directly related totheir pensioned conditions, and certain clients who qualify because of their income orexceptional health needs.5.2 VIP Services:VIP assists with the costs of certain services provided at the client's home such as:grounds maintenance including grass cutting or snow removal;housekeeping including help with routine tasks such as laundering, cleaning,vacuuming and preparing meals;personal care services to assist with bathing, dressing and eating;nutrition services like meals-on-wheels and wheels-to-meals; andhealth and support services provided by health professionalsOther services are also available under VIPTransportation costs may be covered for other activities such as shopping,banking, attending senior citizen centres and churches, and visiting friends whentransportation is not otherwise available.Ambulatory health care covers certain health and social services providedoutside the home such as adult day care, and travel costs to access theseservices.Nursing home care may also be provided when living at home is no longerpractical and a greater level of nursing and personal assistance is needed.Home adaptations can be made. For example, bathrooms, kitchens anddoorways can be modified to provide access for basic everyday activities such asfood preparation, personal hygiene and sleep. Home adaptations do not includegeneral renovations or repairs.5.3 Contact:For more information on the Veterans Independence Program and how to apply, please contactyour nearest Veterans Affairs Canada district office.Pg. 254

WESTERN ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION CANADA1.0 WESTERN ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION CANADA1.1 Department Overview:Since its establishment in 1987, Western Economic Diversification Canada's (WD)mandate has been to promote the development and diversification of the economy ofWestern Canada and to advance the interests of the West in national economic policy.Instead of providing direct financial assistance to individual companies, WD is involvedin several new innovative partnerships with both the public and private sectors toaddress the information and financing needs of small and medium-size businesses inWestern Canada.Working in cooperation with industry associations, financial institutions and the fourwestern provinces, WD is working to address the needs of small business and businessservices. Resources are strategically targeted to industries having the greatest potentialfor growth and that support the federal government's Jobs and Growth Strategy.To achieve its mandate in Western Canada, WD focuses its efforts in four key areas ofactivity:1. Capital Services - Helping small businesses in “new economy” sectors access WDsponsoredloan programs; providing information on alternative sources of industrysectors: biotechnology; health; information technology and telecommunications;environmental technology; advanced materials and advance manufacturing technology;knowledge-based industries; agricultural value-added processing; and tourism.2. Western Business Service Network - Creating a “single-window” source ofinformation for small businesses in the West. In partnership with other business serviceorganizations, WD's programs and services are now accessible on over 100 points ofservice in rural and urban centres of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, andManitoba. This Western Business Service Network includes Community FuturesDevelopment Corporations, Women's Enterprise Initiatives, Canada Business ServiceCentres, and WD offices throughout Western Canada.3. Business Services - Enhancing supplier development programs to help smallbusiness sell to government markets; advocating at the national level on behalf ofwestern businesses; simplifying and streamlining regulations affecting small business;and consolidating the delivery of trade and export support programs.4. Alliances - Helping established industry alliances to enhance the competitivenessand growth of industries vital to Western Canada, promoting community economicdevelopment in rural areas through Community Futures Development Corporationsand urban centres through urban development initiatives; and developing new privatePg. 255

and public sector partnerships to streamline the delivery of programs and services tosmall businesses throughout Western Canada. Our Points of Service database canassist with locating the WD office nearest you.2.0 PROGRAM: WESTERN DIVERSIFICATION FUND PROGRAMS2.1 First Jobs ProgramThe First Jobs Program helps small firms hire science and technology grads to performtechnology adoption projects aimed at increasing productivity. As well as providing yourfirm technological expertise, the program also provides many young western Canadianstheir "first job" in areas related to their field of training and their chosen careers.2.2 International Trade Personal ProgramThe International Trade Personnel Program (ITPP) is designed to help small andmedium-sized businesses enhance their international competitiveness and to provideemployment opportunities for unemployed or under-employed post-secondarygraduates.2.3 WD Sponsored Loan ProgramsWD is creating new and alternative sources of capital for small and medium-sizedbusinesses by working closely with financial institutions to create a specialized series ofloan programs. These loan programs target industry sectors important to WesternCanada and provide patient and flexible debt capital on terms especially suited to theunique needs and cash flow requirements of these small businesses.These programs are provided on commercial terms by financial institutions such aschartered banks, credit unions, trust companies, cooperatives, the Farm CreditCorporation and the Business Development Bank of Canada. Each lending institutionfunds its own program and makes the decision on all loan approvalsTo help small and medium-sized businesses access these specialized loan programs,WD:provides expertise for developing and refining business plans, completingtechnology reviews and preparing other documentation required by a lendinginstitution.leads the formation of private sector industry advisory groups. These groupsadvise WD and lending institutions on strategies to support a targeted industryand on the administration of individual loan programs. The advisory groups donot assess loan applications.Pg. 257

Arrangements between WD and various financial institutions provide for increasedfinancing for businesses in the following targeted sectors: (Note: Not all funds will be"industry" - could be a target "group", ie. Aboriginals)Advanced Technology Loans: WD and the TD Bank have established a loan programfor companies that develop and commercialize advanced technology.Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technology: WD and the Royal Bank haveestablished a loan program for companies involved in new materials that enable designor manufacture of new or improved products, or purchase, produce, or supply newmanufacturing techniques and machines within the manufacturing process.Knowledge Based Industry: WD and Business Development Bank have establishing aloan program for companies that rely heavily on research and development to acquirenew technologies to create products or processes.Information Technology and Telecommunications: Companies that develop,manufacture, produce and market computers, software, services, telecommunications,electronics, or instrumentation can access financing through the WD-sponsored loanprogram with the Royal Bank or with the CIBC.Tourism: Tourism businesses having a proven, commercially-viable product or servicethat falls within a broad range of tourism themes may be able to access financingthrough this loan program established by WD and the Business Development Bank ofCanada.Biotechnology: An arrangement with the Royal Bank and WD to provide financing forcompanies that are involved in biological processes or products.Environmental Technology: WD, Environment Canada, and the m Bank haveestablished financing for companies that produce or supply technologies, products,processes or services related to the environment.Agriculture Value-Added Processing: WD-sponsored loan programs have beenestablished with Farm Credit Corporation and CIBC; with Royal Bank; and with TD Bankfor companies that process primary agricultural products in either food and non-foodareas to add further value to the product.Health: A WD-sponsored loan program with the Royal Bank will assist research,pharmaceutical, medical device, and medical information companies to obtain financing.Self-Reliance Loans: The Self-Reliance Loan Program is a pilot program offered incooperation with Vancouver City Savings Credit Union and is designed to improveaccess to patient debt capital for small businesses starting or expanding in BritishColumbia's Lower Mainland or Fraser Valley.Pg. 257

3.0 PROGRAM: INTERNATIONAL TRADE PERSONNEL PROGRAM (ITPP)The Department of Western Economic Diversification's International TradePersonnel Program (ITPP) is designed to help small and medium-sized businessesenhance their competitiveness on world markets and to provide employmentopportunities for unemployed or under-employed post-secondary graduates.ITPP is a unique funding program designed by Western Economic DiversificationCanada (WD for growing Western Canada export-oriented businesses. It enables smallbusinesses to employ eligible post-secondary graduates to help implement exportmarketing strategies by sharing some of the costs involved in hiring recent postsecondarygraduates to work on international trade projects.Whether your business has one employee or one hundred, the International TradePersonnel Program (ITPP) can help you employ qualified graduates to work oninternational trade development projects.3.1 Funding:We can provide a non-repayable amount up to 50% for the first two years salary and25% for the final year of a three year project (maximum $37,500). Projects of shorterduration may be considered. Call to establish whether or not you should submit anapplication. We will need some basic business information, including the following:the size and age of your firm (number of employees)a list of the products you plan to exporta brief description of the proposed projectTo get approval, we will need you to submit some basic information:registered business namedate and province of incorporationdetails on corporate ownership and names of affiliated companies and principalofficers .contact name, address, telephone and fax numbersbrief overview of your business's main activitiesannual export sales and total sales for the most recent fiscal yearfinancial statements for the last two fiscal yearsnumber of employeesa brief overview of your international trade plan, including goals and staffingexpectationsa summary of the graduate's duties and responsibilities for the projecta description of the staffing structure (supervision and support), including theITPP graduate to be hireda description of how you will fund your portion of the projecta proposed salary cost of the graduate(s)Pg. 258

Upon WD approval of the graduate you can begin to recruit graduates. We will approvethe eligibility of those graduates you recruit based on the following information:a description of the expected qualifications of the graduatethe prospective graduate( s) résumé, if available3.2 Eligibility:To be eligible your business must be:already be established and doing businesshave products currently available and suitable for exportinghave fewer than 250 full-time employeesExport Trade Projects may include:identifying international market needs and characteristics;planning and implementing export market strategies;preparing export promotional materialsmodifications such as translation and packaging in response to specific marketdemands .direct product promotion to export marketsGraduates must:have graduated within the last three yearsbe legally entitled to work in Canadabe either out of work or working in a job unrelated to their educational training3.3 Other Western Diversification Fund Support includes:WD's extensive network of business specialists can provide your small business withinformation on: accessing capital business planning and development selling to government markets other government products, services and support programs you may be eligible for.Many government-sponsored training programs are available to make you morecompetitive in the global economy. Depending on your particular situation, entering theexport arena or expanding your export markets, there is a support program with yourfirm in mind.Forum for International Trade Training (FITT): A diverse alliance of Canada'sbusiness and labour communities which can help you acquire practical skills and toolsyou need to compete in international markets.Pg. 259

New Exporters Training and Counseling Program (NEXPRO): Through acombination of group workshops and one-to-one follow-up counselling sessions, assessyour export potential and implement a successful exporting strategy.New Exporters to Border States (NEBS): Program which can provide practicalinformation and first-hand exposure to a U.S. border market, you'll travel to a CanadianTrade office across the border on a two or three-day orientation course on exporting.3.4 Contact:Western Economic Diversification at 1-888-388-WEST, web site at: http://www.wd.gc.ca WesternEconomic Diversification British Columbia: 1200 - 1055 Dunsmuir Street, Bentall Tower 4, Box49276, Bentall Postal Station, Vancouver, British Columbia, V7X 1L3 Phone: (604) 666-6256, 1-888-338 WEST (9378) , Fax: (604) 666-2353Western Economic Diversification Alberta: Canada Place, 1500, 9700 Jasper Ave., Edmonton,Alberta, T5J 4H7, Phone: (403) 495-4164, 1-888-338 WEST (9378) Fax: (403) 495-6222Western Economic Diversification Saskatchewan: P.O. Box 2025, Suite 601, S.J. Cohen Building,119 4th Avenue South, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7K 3S7 Phone: (306) 975-4373, 1-888-338WEST(9378) Fax:(306) 975-5484 Western Economic Diversification Manitoba: P.O. Box 777, Suite 712, The Cargill Building 240Graham Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 2L4 Phone: (204) 983-4472, 1-888-338 WEST(9378), Fax: (204) 983-46944.0 PROGRAM: WOMEN'S ENTERPRISE INITIATIVE (WEI)Funded through a grant from Western Economic Diversification Canada, theWomen's Enterprise Initiative provides business information and services specificallyaimed at women entrepreneurs. Women entrepreneurs are playing an increasinglyimportant role in the creation and operation of small businesses across Canada, yetoften face barriers and a lack of support.WD is working to remove some of the barriers to women in business by supporting thisimportant program. Each western province has set up its own component of this panwesterninitiative. The non-profit groups offer access to a loan fund, advisory services,pathfinding to existing services plus a host of unique products and services tailored tomeet the needs of women entrepreneurs in their province.For more information contact the WEI office in your province5.0 PROGRAM: URBAN YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP INITIATIVE FORWESTERN CANADAThe Urban Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative, developed by Western EconomicDiversification Canada, supports urban young people who are disadvantaged toconsider entrepreneurship as a possibility. The target group includes recent immigrants,inner city youths, and Aboriginal youths. It is composed of two elements:Urban Youth Entrepreneurship Program - provides non-financial support to start abusiness venture, including mentorship programs and business counselling; andPg. 260

Urban Youth Loan Fund - provides eligible young people with micro loans between$1,000 and $10,000.This initiative will be available in the summer of 1997 to young people who reside inWinnipeg and Edmonton. In time, it may be available to young people in other urbancentres in western Canada.5.1 Eligibility:Young people who reside in Edmonton and Winnipeg are eligible to apply.5.2 Contact:Toll-Free: 1888 338-WEST (9378) Internet: http://www.wd.gc.caOr Contact: the Western Economic Diversification Canada regional office nearest you6.0 PROGRAM: COMMUNITY FUTURESCommunity Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) take a grassrootsapproach to community and economic development with the primary focus on jobcreation in areas outside major urban centres.There are approximately 88 CFDCs across Western Canada, and the number isgrowing. They are non-profit corporations run by a volunteer board of directors,supported by a salaried staff. The mandate of the corporations is community andbusiness development. Each CFDC delivers a variety of services ranging from localstrategic economic planning, technical and advisory services to businesses, loans tosmall and medium-sized businesses, self-employment assistance programs, andemployment programs that target Canadian young entrepreneurs.ALBERTA CFDC AREAS Chinook Community Futures Development Corporation, 5502 - 48 Avenue, Taber, Alberta, T1G1S4 Phone: (403) 223-2984, chincfdc@telusplanet.net Crowsnest Pass Business Development Corporation, 12501, 20th Avenue, Blairmore, Alberta,T0K 0E0 Phone: (403) 562-8858, cnpbdc@telusplanet.net Drumheller Regional Business Development Centre Corp., 60 - 1 st Avenue West, Box 999,Drumheller, Alberta, T0J 0Y0, Phone: (403) 823-8100, drcdat@dns.magtech.ab.ca East Parkland Community and Business Development Corporation, 5020 - 50 Avenue, P.0. Box250, Mirror, Alberta, T0B 3C0, Phone: (403) 788-2212, eparklan@S3pernet.ab.ca Entre-Corp Business Development Centre Ltd., #12- 941 South Railway Street, Medicine Hat,Alberta T1A 2W3, Phone: (403) 528-2824, entre-corp@mlc.awinc.com Fort McMurray Regional Business Development Corporation, #3009913 Biggs Avenue, FortMcMurray, Alberta, T9H 1S2, Phone: (403) 791-0330, bdc01@ccinet.ab.ca Highway 14 Community Futures Development Corporation, 5319, 50 Street, P.0. Box 5000,Viking, Alberta T0B 4N0, Phone: (403) 336-3497, kwright@agt.netHighwood Business Development Corporation, #3,28 -12 Avenue S.E., High River, Alberta, T1V1E6 Phone: (403) 652-3700, highwdbd@cal.cybersurf.net Lac La Biche Regional Community Development Corporation, #202 -203 Century Place, 10140Alberta Avenue, P.O. Box 2188, Lac La Biche, Alberta, T2A 2C0, Phone: (403) 623-2662,rcdc@supernet.ab.caPg. 261

Lakeland Community Development Corporation, 5006 - 50 Avenue, P.0. Box 8114, Bonnyville,Alberta T9N 2J4, Phone: (403) 826-3858, cdc@sas.ab.ca Lamont-Two Hills Business Development Corporation, 5091,51 Street, P.O. Box 547, Two Hills,Alberta T0B 4K0, Phone: (403) 657-3512, bernice-sambor@digitalweb.net Lesser Slave Lake Community Development Corporation, 1056 Avenue N.W., P.O. Box 2100,Slave Lake, Alberta, T0G 2A0, Phone: (403) 849-3232, edc1@agt.net Lethbridge & District Business Development Centre Association, 2626 South Parkside Drive,Lethbridge, Alberta, T1K 0C4, Phone: (403) 320-6044, lethbdc@agt.net Lloydminister Region Community Futures Development Corporation, 4420 -50 Avenue,Lloydminster, Alberta T9V 0W2, Phone: (403) 875-5458, comfutur@supernet.ab.ca McKenzie Economic Development Corporation, 10306- 98 Street, P.O. Box 210, High Level,Alberta T0H 1Z0, Phone: (403) 926-4233, medcorp@ccinet.ab.ca Peace Country Development Corporation, 5010,51 Street, P.O. Box 479, Berwyn, Alberta, T0H0E0 Phone: (403) 338-2135 or (403) 338-2125, pcdc@ccinet.ab.ca Red Deer & District Business Development Corporation, #502,4901- 48 Street, Red Deer, AlbertaT4N 6M4, Phone: (403) 342-2055 St. Paul / Smoky Lake Business and Community Development Corporation, 4612 McDougallDrive, P.O. Box 310, Smoky Lake, Alberta, T0A 3C0, Phone: (403) 656-2110,slbcdc@ccinet.ab.ca SMEDA Business Development Corporation, 1036 - 1 Avenue, P.O. Box 27, Beaverlodge,Alberta T0H 0C0, Phone: (403) 354-8747, smeda@terranet.ab.ca Southwest Alberta Business Development Institute, 659 Main Street, P.O. Box 1568, PincherCreek, Alberta T0K lW0, Phone: (403) 627-3020, swabdc@canuck.com Tawatinaw Community Futures Development Corporation, #201, 10619- 100 Avenue, Westlock,Alberta T0G 2L0, Phone: (403) 349-2903, tcfdc@west-teq.net Treaty Seven Economic Development Corporation, #400, 9911 Chula Boulevard, Tsuu T'ina(Sarcee) Alberta T2W 6H6, Phone: (403) 251-9242, t7edc@cal.cybersurf.net West Yellowhead Community Futures Development Corporation, 221 Pembina Avenue, P.O. Box6682 Hinton, Alberta, T7V 1X8, Phone: (403) 865-1224, wycfdc@ycs.ab.ca Wild Rose Economic Development Corporation, 203- 3 Avenue Hilton Plaza, P.O. Box 2159,Strathmore, Alberta, T1P lK2, Phone: (403) 934-6488, wildrose@cia.com Yellowhead East Business Development Corporation, 5028- 50 Avenue, Box 249, Sangudo,Alberta T0E 2A0, Phone: (403) 785-2900, vebdc@barrhead.ab.caBRITISH COLUMBIA CFDC AREAS 16 - 37 Community Futures Development Corporation, #204 - 4630 Lazelle Avenue, Terrace,B.C. V8G lS6, Phone: (250) 653-5449, 1637cfdc@kermode.net Community Futures Development Corporation of Alberni Clayoquot, 4757 Tebo Avenue, PortAlberni, B.C. V9Y 8A9, Phone: (250) 724-1241, cfdc@ceder.alberni.net Community Futures Development Corporation of Boundary Area, P.O. Box 459, Greenwood, B.C.V0H 1J0, Phone:(250) 445-6618, jmullis@awinc.com Futures Development Corporation of the Cariboo-Chilcotin Community, #301, 172 - 2nd AvenueNorth Williams Lake, B.C., V2G lZ6, Phone:(604) 392-3626, carcfdc@mail.netshop.net Futures Development Corporation of Central Interior First Nations Community, 345 YellowheadHighway Kamloops, B.C., V2H 1H1, Phone:(604) 828-9833, fncfdc@netshop.net Community Futures Development Corporation of Central Kootenay, 540 Baker Street, NelsonB.C. V1L 4H9, Phone:(604) 352-1933, cfdcck@netidea.com Community Futures Development Corporation of Central Okanagan, #6A - 1404 Hunte Court,Kelowna, B.C. V1X 6E6, Phone: (250) 868-2132, cfdc.co@awinc.com Central Island Community Futures Development Corporation, 271 Pine Street, Nanaimo, B.C.,V9R 2B7 Phone: (604) 753-6414, cfdc@nanaimo.ark.com Community Futures Development Association of B.C., 1607 1166 Albernie Street, Vancouver,B.C. V6E 323, Phone: (604) 681-7130, 76271.3677@compuserve.com Community Futures Development Corporation of Greater Trail, 2950 Highway Drive, Trail, B.C.V1R 2T3, Phone: (604)364-2595, rbl@knet.kootenay.netPg. 262

Community Futures Development Corporation of Nicola Valley, P.O. Box 159,2076 GraniteAvenue Merritt, B.C., V1K 1B8, Phone:(250) 378-3923, Fax: (250) 378-3924,rgordon@vbcs.awinc.com Community Futures Development Corporation of the North Okanagan, #3023105 33rd St.,Vernon, B.C. V1T 9P7, Phone: (250) 545-2215, info@nocdc.bc.ca Cowichan Region Community Futures Development Corporation, 750- B Jubilee Street, Duncan,B.C. V9L 1X8, Phone: (604) 746-1004, cfdc@cowichan.com Community Futures Development Corporation of Fraser Fort George, 1355 - 4th Avenue, PrineGeorge, B.C. V2L 316, Phone: (250) 562-9622, cfdc@solutions-4u.com Howe Sound Community Futures Development Corporation, P.O. Box 2539, 1311 ChieftanCentre Squamish, B.C., V0N 3G0, Phone:(604) 892-5467, cfdc@mountain-inter.net Community Futures Development Corporation of Mt. Waddington, P.O. Box 458, Port McNeill,B.C. V0N 2R0, Phone:(604) 956-2220, futures@trinet.bc.ca Community Futures Development Corporation of Nadina, P.O. Box 236, Houston, B.C., V 01 120Phone:(604) 845-2522, nadina@mail.netshop.net Community Futures Development Corporation of the North Cariboo, 355 St. Lament Avenue,Quesnel, B.C. V2J 2E1, Phone: (250) 992-5626, cfgreg@mail.netshop.net Community Futures Development Corporation of North Fraser, 7311A James Street, Mission,B.C. V2V 3V5, Phone: (604) 826-5875, cfdcnf@mindlink.bc.ca Nuu Chah Nulth Community Futures Development Corporation, P.O. Box 1384, Port Alberni, B.C.V9Y 7M2, Phone:(250) 724-3131 Community Futures Development Corporation of Okanagan-Similkameen, 1531 Fairview RoadPenticton, B.C., V2A 6A4, Phone: (250) 493-2566, cfutures@vip.net Community Futures Development Corporation of Peace River-Liard, Suite #116, 10142- 101Avenue Fort St. John, B.C., VU 2B3, Phone: (250) 785-6794, cfdcpl@pris.bc.ca Community Futures Development Corporation of the Powell River Region, 4536 WillingdonAvenue Powell River, B.C., V8A 2M8, Phone: (604) 485-7901, cfdcprr@prcn.org Community Futures Development Corporation of Revelstoke, #300 - First Street Wet, P.O. Box2398 Revelstoke, B.C., V0E 2S0, Phone: (250) 837-5345, cfdcrev@juncton.net Community Futures Development Corporation of the S.E. Region of B.C., 320 - 2 CranbrookStreet North Cranbrook, B.C., V1C 3P6, Phone: (250) 489-4356, cfdcseregion@cyberlink.bc.ca Shuswap Community Futures Development Corporation, 751 Marine Park Drive, NE, P.O. Box1930 Salmon Arm, B.C., V1E 4P9, Phone: (250) 832-2118, myers@mail.shuswap.net Sto-Lo Community Futures Development Corporation, #6 - 7201 Vedder Road, Chilliwack, B.C.V2R 4G5, Phone:(604) 858-0662 Community Futures Development Corporation of Strathcona, P.O. Box 160, Campbell River, B.C.V9W 5A7, Phone: (250) 923-6840, futmes@oberon.ark.com Community Futures Development Corporation of Stuart-Nechako, 240 Stewart St., Vanderhoof,B.C. V01 3A0, Phone:(250) 567-5219, 1-800-266-0611 (B.C. Only), Fax: (250) 567-5224,cfdcsn@hwy16.com Sun Country Community Futures Development Corporation, P.O. Box 1480, Ashcroft, B.C., V0K1A0 Phone: (250) 453-9165 Sunshine Coast Community Futures Development Corporation, P.O. Box 128, Sechelt, B.C., V0N3A0 Phone: (250) 885-1959, cfdc@sunshine.net Community Futures Development Corporation of Thompson Country 236 St. Paul Street,Kamloops, B.C. V2C 6G4, Phone: (250) 828-8772, cfdctc@sympatico.caSASKATCHEWAN CFDC AREAS Beaver River Community Futures Development Corporation, Box 2678, Meadow Lake,Saskatchewan S0M 1V0, Phone: (306) 236-4422, Fax: (306) 236-5818,great.lakes@sasknet.sk.ca East Central Development Corporation, Box 727, Broadview, Saskatchewan, S0G 0K0 Phone:(306) 696-2443, Fax: (306) 696-2508, ecdc@sk.sympatico.ca Meridian Community Futures Development Corporation, Box 70, Alsask, Saskatchewan, S0L 0A0Phone: (306) 968-2545, Fax: (306) 968-2377, meredian.business@sk.sympatico.caPg. 263

Mid-Sask Community Futures Development Corporation, P.0. Box 176, Outlook, Sk, S0L 2N0 Phone:(306) 867-9566, Fax: (306) 867-9559, midsask@outlook.sk.ca Newsask Community Futures Development Corporation, Box 357, 1004 -102nd Street, Tisdale,Saskatchewan, S0E 1T0, Phone: (306) 873-4449, Fax: (306) 873-4645,newsask.community.fut.dev@sk.sympatico.ca Northwest Community Futures Development Corporation, 1142B -100th Street, North Battleford,Saskatchewan, S9A 3L0, Phone: (306) 446-3200, Fax: (306) 445-8076,northwest.cfdc@sk.sympatico.ca Prince Albert and District Community Futures Development Corporation, Box 3109, Prince Albert,Saskatchewan, S6V 7M4, Phone: (306) 763-8125 Sagehill Development Corporation, Box 10, Bruno, Saskatchewan, S0K 0S0 Phone: (306) 369-2610, Fax: (306) 369-4142, sagehill.development.corp@sk.sympatico.ca South Central Community Futures Development Corporation, Box 1087, Assiniboia,Saskatchewan S0H 0B0, Phone: (306) 642-5558, Fax: (306) 642-5963, sccfdc@sk.sympatico.ca Southwest Community Futures Development Corporation, Box 10, Swift Current, SaskatchewanS9H 3V5, Phone: (306) 773-0900, Fax: (306) 773-0906, swcfdc.bus.serv@sk.sympatico.ca Sunrise Community Futures Development Corporation, P. 0. Box 353, Weyburn, SaskatchewanS4H 2K1, Phone: (306) 842-8803, Fax: (306) 842-4069 Ventures North Community Futures Development Corporation, 44-4th Avenue North, Yorkton,Saskatchewan S3N 1A2, Phone: (306) 782-1299, Fax: (306) 783-2590 Visions North Community Futures Development Corporation, Box 810, LaRonge, SaskatchewanS0J 1L0, Phone: (306) 425-2612, Fax: (306) 425-2205, visions@sk.sympatico.caMANITOBA CFDC AREAS Cedar Lake Community Futures Development Corporation, Box 569, 314 Edwards Avenue, ThePas, Manitoba, R9A 1K6, Phone: (204) 627-5450, Fax: (204) 627-5460, clcfdc@mb.sympatico.ca Community Futures Partners of Manitoba, Inc., #78, 1313 Border Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba,R3H 0X4 Phone: (204) 694-9865, cfpminc@mb.sympatico.ca Dakota Ojibway Community Futures Development Corporation, #300, 340 Assinibine Avenue,Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 0Y1, Phone: (204)988-5370 Greenstone Community Futures Development Corporation, 84 Church Street, Flin Flon, Manitoba R8A1L8, Phone: (204) 687-6967, greencom@mb.sympatico.ca Heartland Community Futures Development Corporation, 6 Saskatchewan Avenue W, PortageLa Prairie, Manitoba, R1N 0L9, Phone: (204) 239-0135, pmandryk@porage.net Kitayan Community Futures Development Corporation, #301, 338 Broadway Avenue, Winnipeg,Manitoba R3C 0T3, Phone: (204) 982-2177, KCFDC@mts.net Neicom Community Futures Development Corporation, 12 Main Street North, P.O. Box 10,Riverton, Manitoba, R0C 2R0, Phone: (204) 378-5106, neicom@evergreen.freenet.mb.ca Northwest Manitoba Community Futures Development Corporation, P.O. Box 188, Lynn Lake,Manitoba R0B 0W0, Phone: (204) 356-2489 Parkland Community Futures Development Corporation, 421 Main Street, P.O. Box 516,Grandview, Manitoba, R0L 0Y0, Phone: (204) 546-3403, pcfdc@mts.net Southeast Community Futures Development Corporation, #200 , 208 Edmonton Street,Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 1R4, Phone: (204) 943-1656, scfdc@mb.sympatico.ca Super Six Community Futures Development Corporation, P.O. Box 68, Ashern, Manitoba, R0C0E0 Phone: (204) 768-3351, supersix@escape.ca Triple R Community Futures Development Corporation, #4,116 Main Street, P.O. Box 190,Morris, Manitoba R0G 1K0, Phone: (204) 746-6180, tripler@triplercfdc.mb.ca Triple S Community Futures Development Corporation, 2nd Floor, 356 Main Street, Selkirk,Manitoba R1A 1T5, Phone: (204) 482-4775, manager@triplesbdc.mb.ca Wheatbelt Community Futures Development Corporation, 141 Rosser Avenue, Brandon,Manitoba R7A 0J6, Phone: (204) 726-1513, ced@wheatbelt.mb.ca Winnipeg River - Brokenhead Community Futures Development Corporation, 4 Park Avenue,P.O. Box 505 Lac Du Bonnet, Manitoba, R0E 1A0, Phone: (204) 345-8691, info@wrbcfdc.mb.caPg. 264

7.0 PROGRAM: CANADA BUSINESS SERVICE CENTRESBusiness Service Centres provide a one-stop location for a business person to accessa wide range of assistance and information. Each centre is linked electronically to otherfederal government departments (as well as provincial governments in some centres) toprovide fast and accurate information on a variety of programs and services. The helpthey provide also includes:pathfinding and providing information about government programs - federal andprovincial - in support of small and medium-sized businesses.providing information on trade, market opportunities, the economy and othermaterial of interest to small and medium-sized businesses, including locallytailored databases.Canada Business Service Centres are located across the nation, and, in WesternCanada, can be found in Vancouver, Edmonton, Saskatoon and Winnipeg. Smallbusiness people may phone or visit to speak with a business information specialist, orthey can access a flexible 24-hour phone service to select and listen to pre-recordedinformation on a variety of topics. This convenient service is complemented by a "Faxback" system that allows clients to order information, catalogues and documents as theyneed them. Each centre has a 1-800 number that provides toll-free access throughoutthe province they are located.7.1 Contact:Canada/British Columbia Business Service Centre: The Business Link601 West Cordova Street Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 1G1Phone: (604) 775-5525 Fax Back: (604) 775-5515Pg. 265

OTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATIONCanada SiteThe Canada Site is the primary Internet site for the Government of Canada. Itprovides you with a single-point, electronic access to up-to-date governmentinformation and services available on the Internet. Internet: http://canada.gc.caDirectory of Private Sector Funding for Aboriginal Students (1997 edition)This directory lists sources of scholarships, fellowships, bursaries, grants, awardsand prizes available to Aboriginal students.Call: (819) 997-0380 Fax: (819) 953-3017 Internet: http://www.inac.gc.caPublications and Public Inquiry (Kiosk) Indian and Northern Affairs CanadaRoom 1415, 10 Wellington Street Hull, Québec K1A 0H4Guide to Export Services (1997 edition)This guide provides a brief overview of government services available to exporters.Call: (613) 944-4000 Toll-Free: 1 800 267-8376 TTY: (613) 996-9136Fax: (613) 996-9709 Fax-Link: (613) 944-4500 Internet: http://w.dfait-maeci.gc.caInfoCentre Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade 125 SussexDrive Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0G2Guide to Federal Programs and Services for Children and Youth (1997 edition)This guide provides parents and organizations with information on existingfederal programs. It contains basic information on the programs administered bythe federal government that are relevant to persons under 19 years of age.Call: (613) 954-5995 Fax: (613) 952- 7046http://www.hcsc.gc.ca/ childhood/youth/fedguide.htmlChildhood and Youth Division, Health Canada Finance Building,Room 2141 Ottawa, Ontario K1A 1B51996 Seniors Guide to Federal Programs and Services (1996 edition)This guide helps seniors and those who work with seniors learn more aboutfederal programs and services.Call: (613) 952-7606 Fax: (613) 957-7627http://www.hwc.ca.datahpsb/seniors/senpage.htmDivision of Aging and Seniors, Population Health Directorate, Health CanadaPostal Locator 4203A, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0K9Strategis: Canada's Largest Business Information Web SiteThis Internet business information service is especially aimed at helping smallbusinesses improve their competitive edge. It brings directly to a business, theinformation and resources of Industry Canada along with a sophisticated searchcapability. It also offers an increasing number of interactive business planningtools. Internet: http:/ /strategis.ic.gc.caPg. 266

10 Steps to Export Success (1997 edition)This publication is designed for Canadian enterprises, whether large or small,that are considering the possibility of exporting or expanding into new markets. Itprovides step-by-step instructions on how to succeed in today's global businessenvironment.Call: (613) 944-4000 Toll-Free: 1 800 267-8376 TTY: (613) 996-9136Fax: (613) 996-9709 Internet: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.caInfoCentre, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade125 Sussex Drive Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0G2Veterans Affairs Canada-Services and Benefits (1996 edition)This pamphlet provides an overview of the wide range of services and benefitsthat Veterans Affairs Canada offers to qualified veterans and certain civilians aswell as to their dependants or survivors.Call: (902) 566-8195 Fax: (902) 566-8508Veterans Affairs Canada, P.O. Box 7700 Charlottetown,Prince Edward Island C1A 8M9You Wanted to Know (1996 edition)This document provides general information about rights and benefits that maybe available to Registered Indians and where to obtain more information.Call: (819) 997-0380 Fax: (819) 953-3017Write: Publications and Public Inquiry (Kiosk)Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Room1415, 10 Wellington Street Hull, Quebec K1A OH4Your Guide to Government of Canada Services and Support for SmallBusiness (1996-1997 edition)This guide is an invaluable reference document to programs and services offeredby the federal government for small business. It was developed in response to,and with, small and medium-sized businesses across Canada. It provides a"snap-shot" of the various federal programs and services available to helpbusinesses prosper and grow and features appropriate contact addresses,telephone and fax numbers, as well as Internet addresses.Call: (613) 947-7466 Fax: (613) 954-6436Internet: http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/smeguide.htrn1Distribution Service Communications Branch, Industry Canada 235 Queen StreetRoom 205D, West Tower Ottawa, Ontario K19 0H5Youth Link (1997-1998 edition)Canada programs and services for youth. There is information on study or workexperience opportunities in Canada or abroad; internships; student loans;entrepreneurship; summer jobs; travel; tax credits; and more.Toll-Free: 1 800935-5555 Fax: (819) 953- 7260Internet: http://youth.hrdc-drhc.gc.caPublic Enquiries Centre, Human Resources Development CanadaHull, Quebec K1A 0J9Pg. 267