Grants and Contributions
About this information
In June 2016, as part of the Open Government Action Plan, the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS) committed to increasing the transparency and usefulness of grants and contribution data and subsequently launched the Guidelines on the Reporting of Grants and Contributions Awards, effective April 1, 2018.
The rules and principles governing government grants and contributions are outlined in the Treasury Board Policy on Transfer Payments. Transfer payments are transfers of money, goods, services or assets made from an appropriation to individuals, organizations or other levels of government, without the federal government directly receiving goods or services in return, but which may require the recipient to provide a report or other information subsequent to receiving payment. These expenditures are reported in the Public Accounts of Canada. The major types of transfer payments are grants, contributions and \'other transfer payments\'.
Included in this category, but not to be reported under proactive disclosure of awards, are (1) transfers to other levels of government such as Equalization payments as well as Canada Health and Social Transfer payments. (2) Grants and contributions reallocated or otherwise redistributed by the recipient to third parties; and (3) information that would normally be withheld under the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act.
$150,000.00
Jul 4, 2014
This project entitled "" Satellite Ocean Colour Radiometry: International Coordination "" has the objectives to support the operations of the International Ocean Colour Coordination Committee (OCCG) Project Office, Including training initiatives, international science meetings and publishing scientific reports, and to promote and enhance the demand for EO data products in Canada. This project will promote the flow of information from the international ocean colour community to Canadian scientists, facilitating collaboration and providing training opportunities, thus helping to develop ocean-colour expertise and capacity within Canada. The activities of the IOCCG, through liaison with CEOS, Will also help to ensure that Canadian Stakeholders receive an uninterrupted stream of high quality, well-calibrated, satellite ocean color data for monitoring Canada's coastal oceans and freshwater lakes.
$596,256.00
Dec 17, 2014
This project entitled ""Multi-Spectral Imager for highly elliptical orbits and geostationary orbits"" will focus on advancing the design of a Canadian meteorological imager instrument and adapting it so that it can be compatible with future prospect satellite missions.
$401,833.00
Dec 17, 2014
This project entitled ""Feasibility Study of Multi-Agent Field Analyzer for Space Applications (MAFASA)"" seeks to develop a new analytical technique capable of identifying components from geological samples gathered in the course of a manned or robotic exploration of extraterrestrial bodies such as Mars, the Moon, or an asteroid. The proposed Multi-Agent Field Analyzer for Space Applications (MAFASA) will allow for the detection and identification of organic and inorganic compounds.
$200,000.00
Nov 28, 2014
This project entitled ""Risk Reduction Activities for the Canadian High-Energy Neutron Spectrometry System II (CHENSS II)"" will perform research and development on a new, improved instrument that will be able to take a more accurate inventory of the energy distribution of neutrons onboard the International Space Station. These measurements will help to understand the levels of radiation astronauts are exposed to on board the International Space Station.
$189,969.00
Dec 17, 2014
This project entitled ""Collision detection and content creation technologies for high fidelity grasping simulations"" will enhance the space robotics simulator used for astronaut training and mission planning for robotic operations on the International Space Station. The objectives are to increase simulation fidelity (accuracy, realism) and to save time by automating portions of the simulation creation process for future missions.
$458,411.00
Dec 9, 2014
This project entitled ""Smart Switch Interface"" is to develop new interface options for COM DEV's switch space product family. The primary objective is to allow the switch products to become CANBus compatible - where CANBus, an already widely accepted communications protocol designed for many electronic products used in aerospace, automotive, maritime, medical and industrial automation equipments, is now being more broadly reviewed for space payload incorporation – therein offering “smart switch” product portfolio enhancement.
$443,827.00
Dec 10, 2014
This project entitled ""Advanced Channel Combiner Technologies"" is to create more efficient and advanced Ku band channel combiner to improve telecommunications satellites performance. Ku band is used in particular to deliver internet and television signals to end-users and is therefore in high demand. Advancements like those proposed in this activity will increase capacity and feasibility of novel combiner configurations.
$200,000.00
Dec 9, 2014
This project entitled ""New Iso-Divider Product"" has the objective: to develop a product that will combine and integrate space worthy Isolators and Power Dividers within the same package, saving space and mass in satellite designs. This product will be used for satellite communication purposes.
$416,886.00
Dec 4, 2014
This project entitled ""G-Band - The Next Generation of Cloud Profiling Radars"" focuses on the development of G-band radar technology dedicated to do cloud profiling. Ka- and W-band radars are currently being used to better understand clouds and cloud processes, and their representation in global atmospheric circulation models. There are still gaps in the ability to probe clouds. Using a G-band radar could significantly improve current profiling capabilities in boundary layer clouds, cirrus and mid-level ice clouds, and precipitating snow.
$200,000.00
Nov 28, 2014
This project entitled ""Nanometal Enabled Multifunctional Composites for Space Applications"" aims to optimize and test a novel nanomaterial that has equivalent or better performance than aluminum in mechanical strength and stiffness, electromagnetic interference shielding, thermal conduction, and surface dust erosion resistance, with at least a 30% reduction in mass.