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Table 4.8
Action to Support Businesses and Communities

  2009–10 Stimulus Value (millions of dollars) Authorities in Place Next Steps Funding to Flow/Benefits Available
Business Tax Advantage
Temporary 100-per-cent CCA rate for computers 340 Budget 2009 Promulgate amendments to the Income Tax Regulations. February
Temporary accelerated CCA rate for manufacturing or processing machinery and equipment Budget 2009 Promulgate amendments to the Income Tax Regulations. As of 2010
Arrivals duty-free Consultations with stakeholders and provinces on the desirability and feasibility of implementing an arrivals duty-free program at Canada's international airports.
Tariff Relief for Manufacturers
Tariff relief on machinery and equipment 76 Budget 2009 Effective on goods imported since January 28, 2009. Since January 28, 2009
Sectoral Competitiveness
Short-Term Support for Key Sectors
Forestry marketing and innovation 70 April Ongoing. April
Agricultural flexibility program 65 April Launch program. Spring/summer
Strengthen slaughterhouse capacity 20 April Contribution agreements to be signed by end of September 2009. October
Amendments to Farm Improvement and Marketing Cooperatives Loans Act (FIMCLA)   March Table amendments in Parliament in the spring. Contingent on Royal Assent of amendments to FIMCLA
Shipbuilding 90 March DFO finalizing statement of requirements; Request for Proposals to be issued in spring. Spring (contracts)
Canada's space industry 20 April Request for Proposals issued in June 2009 and contracts awarded in late 2009 (to be completed by 2012). Fall
Culture
Cultural infrastructure 30 March Guidelines to be posted by April 2009. Committed to announcing contributions of $15 million by October 2009. October
Canada Prizes for the Arts and Creativity 25 Fall Details of initiative being developed. March 31, 2010
National Arts Training Contribution Program 7 March Organizations to be informed of their level of funding for 2009–10 in July 2009. August
Community newspapers and magazines 15 March To be included in Supplementary Estimates (A). June
Canadian Television Fund 100 March To be included in Supplementary Estimates (A). June
Tourism
Canadian Tourism Commission 20 April To be included in Supplementary Estimates (A). June
Marquee festivals 50 April Approve early projects for summer festival season. Summer
Parks Canada 70 March Finalize project selection. June
A More Sustainable Environment
Transformation to a green energy economy 200 April Finalize project details and launch calls for proposals. Fall
Consultations on accelerated CCA for carbon capture and storage assets Details to be made available in the coming weeks.
Canadian Environmental Sustainability Indicators initiative 10 April Continuation of existing program. April
Strengthening Canada's nuclear advantage 351 April Finalize corporate planning by Atomic Energy of Canada Limited for 2009–10. April
Supporting Small Businesses
Reducing taxes for small businesses 45 Part of BIA Royal Assent to BIA. January
Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) 10 April Funding agreement between Industry Canada and the CYBF. Summer
Canada Business Networks 15 April Continuation of existing program. April
Industrial Research Assistance Program 100 April Receive and approve applications. April
Helping All Regions Prosper
Southern Ontario development agency 206 April While the agency is being established in 2009–10, Industry Canada will provide funding through existing programming that benefits Southern Ontario. June
Eastern Ontario Development Program 10 April Continuation of existing program. April
Strengthening economic development in the North 10 June Launch the new regional economic development agency for the North. September
Strategic investments in northern economic development 10 April Put in place new territorial investment plans to guide project selection. Summer/fall
Community Adjustment Fund 500 Upon Royal Assent of BIA Determine and develop delivery mechanisms, regional priorities and program framework agreements. Summer
Promoting energy development in Canada's North 37.6 May Obtain necessary approvals. December
Extending the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit 70 Part of BIA Royal Assent to BIA. April