Supplementary Information of the 2021–2022 Departmental Results Report

Summary :
The additional information provided in this publication is a supplement to the 2021–2022 Departmental Results Report.


Table of Contents

Operational Context

Over the course of the 2021–2022 fiscal year, the Quebec economy returned to its pre-pandemic levels, both in terms of gross domestic product and the labour market. However, this economic trajectory is uneven across sectors, regions and groups of individuals.

While some sectors have already recovered from the crisis, others are still struggling to make up lost ground, notably the arts, entertainment and recreation industry and the accommodation and food services sector. The same holds true at the regional level, with some regions of Quebec still experiencing lower levels of economic activity than before the pandemic. The asymmetry of the recovery among certain under-represented groups, such as women, youth, Indigenous peoples and racialized communities, speaks to pre-pandemic gaps that have persisted over time.

Beyond the impact of COVID-19, the Quebec economy is facing structural issues, including workforce availability and lower productivity than in the rest of Canada and the U.S, despite some catching up in recent years. Other factors that cast a cloud over Quebec’s economic profile are rising borrowing costs to help stem inflation, disruptions in global supply chains, and the war in Ukraine. In this context, delivery delays in supplies, additional costs and shortages have become the norm and are contributing to a reduction in businesses’ profit margins, growth and competitiveness.
 

Supplementary Information Tables

Details on transfer payment programs

Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)

Start date

April 1, 2012

End date

Permanent

Type of transfer payment

Grants and contributions

Type of appropriation

Annual allocation of funds through the expenses budget

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2017-2018

Link to departmental result(s)

Result 1: Businesses are innovative and growing in Quebec

Result 2: Communities are economically diversified in Quebec

Link to the department's Program Inventory

The QEDP is linked to the Vitality of Communities Program and the Targeted or Temporary Support Program.

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The QEDP supports the development and economic diversification of the regions and helps them seize promising economic development opportunities for the future.

This assistance is aimed at promoting the regions and encouraging the development of the local economy. More specifically, it aims to:

  • encourage increased spending by tourists from outside Quebec;
  • increase the presence of international organizations;
  • Strengthen the economic activity of the regions by supporting local business projects;
  • generate investments and economic benefits through the acquisition of collective economic equipment.

In addition to the regular QEDP programming, eight specific initiatives were also delivered for the regions of Quebec through the QEDP:

  1. The Regional Air Transportation Initiative (RATI) is designed to assist regional air transportation ecosystems affected by the economic impacts of the COVID-19. This support allows the ecosystems to remain operational during these difficult times and to continue to contribute to the economic growth of our regions;
  2. The Canadian Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) is designed to assist communities with community infrastructure projects and improvements to existing infrastructure to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic;
  3. The Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) assists tourism businesses and organizations to adapt their operations to meet public health requirements, while investing in products and services to facilitate future growth;
  4. The Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative (MFESI) is designed to help major Canadian festivals and events that have been hard hit by the economic impacts of COVID-19 to adapt and enhance their operations in the context of economic recovery;
  5. The Economic Development Initiative (EDI) – Official Languages is designed to foster the economic development of official language minority communities (OLMCs). It can be used, among other things, to implement projects that help diversify the economic activities of these communities
  6. The tourism component of the Infrastructure Development Initiative (IDI) provides assistance to support tourism infrastructure projects that contribute to the economic vitality and attractiveness of our communities;
  7. The Economic Recovery for Lac-Mégantic Initiative (ERLMI) aims to support the economic and commercial recovery of the town of Lac-Mégantic following the train accident on July 6, 2013;
  8. The Canadian Experiences Fund (CEF) has invested in products and experiences that showcase Canada's strengths, while developing tourism activities outside of major cities and beyond the summer season.

Results achieved

In 2021-2022, under the PDEQ, including specific initiatives, CED invested $100.7M to support 370 projects aimed at the development and economic diversification of Quebec regions.

Regular programming represented 229 projects with investments totalling $55.5M, while the implementation in Quebec of the eight initiatives mentioned above involved the following expenditures:

  • RATI: $23.2M invested in 14 projects;
  • CCRF: $4.9M invested in 44 projects;
  • TRF: $3.5M invested in 30 projects;
  • MFESI: $3.9M invested in 3 projects;
  • EDI: $2.1M invested in 13 projects;
  • IDI: $2.1M invested in 6 projects;
  • ERLMI: $2.9M invested in 11 projects;
  • CEF: $2.6M invested in 20 projects.

Findings of audits completed in 2021-22

N.A.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2021-22

Evaluation of the Economic Recovery for Lac-Mégantic Initiative (hereafter referred to as the Initiative or ERLMI):

The evaluation of the Initiative covers expenditures incurred from July 6, 2013, through March 31, 2021, representing $27.3 M invested in 35 projects. The main issues evaluated were the ability of the Initiative to meet community needs and the measurement of outcomes, their sustainability.

Data analyzed included internal and external interviews, a survey, economic data analysis, program data analysis, and implementation documentation.

The results of the evaluation were positive: the terms and conditions of the assistance, the available funding, and the length of the extension adequately addressed the needs of the city. The evaluation revealed that the population has reappropriated the built and redeveloped public spaces, as well as a resumption of business activities. CED's flexibility and proximity were instrumental in identifying community needs. The impact of the Initiative is considered to be lasting and positive.


Evaluation of the Initiative for the Economic Diversification of Communities Reliant on Chrysotile (hereafter referred to as the Initiative or CEDICRC):

The evaluation of the Initiative covers expenditures incurred from June 11, 2013, to March 31, 2020, representing $50.3 M invested in 65 projects. The main elements evaluated were the Initiative's relevance to the needs of the targeted clientele and the results achieved.

Data analyzed included internal and external interviews, a survey, economic data analysis, program data analysis, and implementation documentation.

According to the evaluation results, 100% of the businesses supported maintained or created jobs, 87% of the businesses maintained or increased their sales. The retention of businesses in the MRCs, as well as the revitalization of and pride in the communities concerned, were the main impacts noted by the respondents interviewed. The envelope available for the targeted RCMs made it possible to increase CED investments in support of economic diversification and to make NPO and public infrastructure projects eligible. In addition, CED would have benefited from better communicating its program management decisions in relation to the suspension of regular programs during the implementation of the Initiative and the modulation of funding between the two territories.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2021-22

CED informs the public, SMEs and economic development stakeholders in the regions of Quebec about its QEDP on an ongoing basis by means of a wide range of activities and communication tools that target the profile and information needs of the various players involved.

The work of the Evaluation of the Economic Recovery for Lac-Mégantic Initiative and the Evaluation of the Economic Recovery for Lac-Mégantic Initiative was based on interviews with stakeholders in the communities where these initiatives were implemented and with the promoters of the projects funded. The main objectives of the interviews were to determine the extent to which these initiatives met their needs, to measure the impact of the projects funded in these communities and to identify lessons to be considered if CED were to implement similar initiatives.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2019–20 Actual spending 2020–21 Actual spending 2021-22 Planned spending 2021–22 Total authorities available for use 2021–22 Actual spending (authorities used) Variance (2021–22 actual minus 2021–22 planned)
Total grants 60,000 25,000 2,062,500 73,489 73,489 -1,989,011
Total contributions 60,428,211 57,269,017 84,193,768 187,519,316 100,625,256 16,431,488
Total other types of transfer payments 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total program 60,488,211 57,294,017 86,256,268 187,592,805 100,698,745 14,442,477
Explanation of variances Primarily, the variance between actual and planned spending is due to spending on economic recovery initiatives. These new initiatives were implemented during the year. At the time expenditures were planned for 2021-2022, these recovery initiatives were not known.


Community Futures Program (CFP)

Start date

May 18, 1995

End date

Permanent program

Type of transfer payment

Contributions

Type of appropriation

Annual allocation of funds through the expenses budget

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2010-2011

Link to departmental result(s)

Result 2: Communities are economically diversified in Quebec

Link to the department's Program Inventory

The CFP falls under the Vitality of Communities Program

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program

This national program supports communities in all regions of the country in their efforts to take charge of their local economic development. In Quebec, the CFP provides financial support to local and regional development organizations.

In an effort to counter the economic impact of the pandemic, the program also benefited from the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF), which aimed to provide emergency financial assistance to SMEs to cover their cash flow needs in order to remain operational.

Results achieved

Through the CFP, CED financially supported the following Community development organizations in 2021-2022:

  • the 57 Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs), located in designated rural areas;
  • the 8 Business Development Centers (BDCs) located in suburban areas.
  • the CFDC and BDC Network;
  • Network Capital.

CED granted $33.1 million to these organizations in 69 projects, plus a $6.4 million project under the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF).

Findings of audits completed in 2021-22

N.A.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2021-22

N.A.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2021-22

CED informs development organizations and community stakeholders of the support offered by the CFP.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2019–20 Actual spending 2020–21 Actual spending 2021-22 Planned spending 2021–22 Total authorities available for use 2021–22 Actual spending (authorities used) Variance (2021–22 actual minus 2021–22 planned)
Total grants 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total contributions 33,289,621 79,173,093 33,497,174 42,096,521 39,470,339 5,973,165
Total other types of transfer payments 0 65,000,000 0 0 0 0
Total program 33,289,621 144,173,093 33,497,174 42,096,521 39,470,339 5,973,165
Explanation of variances The variance between actual and planned expenditures is primarily due to expenditures in the Regional Recovery and Relief Fund (RRRF), CFP. This is because unused funds from 2020-2021 were carried over into 2021-2022 and CED also received new funds in 2021-2022 in the RRRF.


Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI)

Start date

October 18, 2018

End date

Permanent program

Type of transfer payment

Grants and Contributions

Type of appropriation

Annual allocation of funds through the expenses budget

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2018-2019

Link to departmental result(s)

Result 1: Businesses are innovative and growing in Quebec

Result 2: Communities are economically diversified in Quebec

Result 3: Businesses invest in the development and commercialization of innovative technologies in Quebec

Link to the department's Program Inventory

The REGI falls under the Regional Innovation Program and the Targeted or Temporary Support Program

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program

The REGI is a joint program of the regional development agencies (RDAs), which implement it according to their regional realities. The REGI is designed to foster an entrepreneurial environment conducive to innovation, growth and competitiveness.

The program has two components:

  1. Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP): investing in and supporting businesses, including high-growth companies, at various stages of their development to accelerate their growth, help them expand, and improve their productivity and competitiveness in both domestic and global markets;
  2. Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIEs): building, growing and sustaining inclusive regional ecosystems that respond to business needs and foster an entrepreneurial environment conducive to innovation, growth and competitiveness.

Under the REGI, in addition to regular programming, CED has implemented the following seven initiatives for the regions of Quebec:

  1. The RRRF was intended to provide emergency financial assistance to SMEs and organizations that did not have access to all the Government of Canada assistance they needed to cover their cash flow requirements in order to remain operational;
  2. The Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund (CSSF) was intended to support seafood processors in meeting the costs associated with COVID-19;
  3. The Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI) is helping the Canadian aerospace industry emerge from the pandemic with the capacity to compete on the global scene. The initiative helps SMEs achieve three objectives: (i) greening their operations and adopting environmentally sustainable practices; (ii) improving productivity; and (iii) strengthening commercialization while promoting integration into regional and global supply chains.
  4. The Jobs and Growth Fund (JGF) provides financing to businesses and organizations to help them create jobs and prepare local economies for long-term growth;
  5. The Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) supports the Black community entrepreneurship ecosystem by supporting Black community-led business associations in their ability to provide services such as mentoring, networking, financial planning and business training to Black community entrepreneurs;
  6. The Women's Enterprise Strategy (WES) provides financial assistance to non-profit organizations that support women entrepreneurs and help build the capacity of the women's enterprise ecosystem;
  7. The IDI research component provides financial assistance to support infrastructure projects that contribute to the economic vitality and attractiveness of our communities.

Results achieved

Through REGI, CED invested $251.0M to support 1,046 projects in 2021-2022.

Regular programming accounted for 582 projects with total investments of $160.5M, while the seven initiatives accounted for the following expenditures:

  • RRRF: $73.4M invested in 405 projects;
  • ARRI: $1.4M invested in 4 projects;
  • CSSF: $4.6M invested in 15 projects;
  • JGF: $8.6M invested in 20 projects;
  • BEP: $3.3M invested in 10 projects;
  • WES: $4.2M invested in 8 projects;
  • IDI: $1.4M invested in 2 projects.

Findings of audits completed in 2021-22

Audit of the Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund (CSPF) conducted by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) of Canada.

This audit was part of the audit of the protection of Canada's food system during COVID. The purpose of the audit was to determine whether the selected federal organizations protected Canada's food system during the pandemic.

The CPSF is a horizontal fund that was designed to assist Canadian seafood processing and packaging companies, including those involved in aquaculture, as well as organizations that support this industry. It is an exceptional and temporary measure for this industry, which is facing unprecedented financial difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The envelope for Quebec amounts to $9.1M, which was used to fund projects mainly in the maritime regions of the North Shore, the Bas-Saint-Laurent and the Gaspé-Magdalen Islands.

The audit covered the period from March 2, 2020, to June 4, 2021.

None of the recommendations were addressed to CED; the recommendations related to this Fund were addressed to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, which was the department responsible for creating the Initiative.

The OAG report highlights the following strengths:

  • Departments and agencies designed and implemented the selected emergency food programs quickly;

Findings of evaluations completed in 2021-22

N.A.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2021-22

CED informs the public, SMEs and economic development stakeholders in Quebec's regions of the opportunities offered by the CERI program on an ongoing basis through a multitude of activities and communication tools targeting the profile and information needs of various stakeholders.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2019–20 Actual spending 2020–21 Actual spending 2021-22 Planned spending 2021–22 Total authorities available for use 2021–22 Actual spending (authorities used) Variance (2021–22 actual minus 2021–22 planned)
Total grants 515,000 0 1,562,500 0 0 -1,562,500
Total contributions 184,544,783 274,960,115 199,085,840 265,789,385 250,967,431 51,881,591
Total other types of transfer payments 0 25,380,296 0 0 0 0
Total program 185,059,783 300,340,411 200,648,340 265,789,385 250,967,431 50,319,091
Explanation of variances The variance between actual and planned spending is due to a variety of factors. Among other things, unused funds of $33M in 2020-2021 in the RRRF-REGI were carried over to 2021-2022. CED also obtained new funds in the amount of $38.7M for this same initiative. In addition, the stimulus initiatives were implemented in the 2021-2022 year, even though they were not known at the time the 2021-2022 spending was forecast. On the other hand, planned spending on other initiatives was lower than anticipated, such as the Regional Air Transportation Initiative and the Regional Economic Infrastructure Development Initiative in Quebec.


Gender-based analysis plus

Section 1: Institutional GBA Plus Capacity

In 2021-2022, CED implemented several actions to strengthen its GBA Plus and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) practices and institutional capacity:

  1. GBA Plus Coordination and Program Delivery: The GBA Plus Accountability Center has two resource people who have ensured that GBA Plus is integrated into CED's decision-making processes. This includes conducting GBA Plus research, consultations, and analysis to gather a variety of perspectives and inform program development, implementation and evaluation. This work allows for the consideration of measures that consider the potential impact on the population, including under-represented groups, in order to foster inclusive economic growth in the regions of Quebec through the Agency's programs and initiatives.

    In 2021-2022, CED contributed to several GBA Plus, including the strengthening of the BEP and the design of the five new national initiatives announced in the 2021 Budget and delivered by the regional development agencies (JGF, MFESI, TRF, ARRI and CCRF). CED also contributed to the GBA Plus in the development of a National Quantum Strategy and the Regional Quantum Initiative.

  2. Data and reporting: CED has made a variety of improvements that strengthen the quality of project data on underrepresented groups, including an update in 2021-2022 to the self-reporting form first implemented in 2018. The modified form expands the scope of underrepresented groups and includes definitions of these groups to better guide clients through this exercise. The data collected allows CED to better understand the impacts of its programs and initiatives for the purpose of evaluation and continuous improvement.

    In addition, in 2021-2022, CED completed the development of an EDI approach for the implementation of its programs. This approach, which will be implemented in 2022-2023, will focus on incorporating new questions into financial aid applications to educate CED's clientele on the importance of considering and incorporating EDI principles into their organizational planning. The data collected will also allow CED to better understand the status of its clientele in terms of EDI integration and to consider ways to better support them in this regard.

  3. Staff awareness of GBA plus: CED continued to raise staff awareness of GBA Plus issues, notably through activities organized during GBA Plus Awareness Week, which promoted the mandatory Introduction to GBA Plus course, as well as events organized by the School of Public Service to learn more about the subject.

    In addition, the EDI Committee organized several outreach activities to discuss diversity and inclusion issues with CED employees, including two Tea and TED Talks to discuss the issues of people from under-represented groups and the importance of diversifying one's perspectives when developing public policy and dealing with internal and external clients.

  4. Sex and Gender Information Practices: CED continued to implement the Strategic Directions to modernize the Government of Canada's sex and gender information practices. In this regard, four training sessions on inclusive communication were offered to CED staff in order to consider different gender identities in interactions within CED and with external clients.


Section 2: Gender and Diversity Impacts, by Program

Core Responsibility:

Developing Quebec’s economy

Program Name:

Regional Innovation

Target Population:

Specific regions or sectors of the economy

Distribution of Benefits:

First group Second group Third group Fourth group Fifth group
By gender Men X Women
By income level Low X High
First group Second group Third group
By age group Youth X Seniors

Key Program impacts on Gender and diversity:

Statistics Observed Results* Data source Comment
Number of SME projects supported whose majority owners are women, youth, Indigenous peoples, newcomers to Canada and immigrants, persons with disabilities, or members of OLMCs, Black communities, racialized communities or 2ELGBTQI+ communities 53 projects Program Data Expenses
Value of SME projects supported whose majority owners are women, youth, Indigenous peoples, newcomers to Canada and immigrants, people with disabilities, or members of OLMCs, Black communities, racialized communities or 2ELGBTQI+ communities $15.7 M Program Data Expenses
Number of NPO projects supported that target women, youth, Indigenous peoples, newcomers to Canada and immigrants, people with disabilities, or members of OLMCs, Black communities, racialized communities or 2ELGBTQI+ communities 31 projects Program Data Expenses
Value of NPO projects supported that target women, youth, Indigenous peoples, newcomers to Canada and immigrants, people with disabilities, or members of OLMCs, Black communities, racialized communities or 2ELGBTQI+ communities $8.8 M Program Data Expenses

*2021–2022 or most recent results

Other

N.A.

GBA Plus Data Collection Plan:

The data and information collected have been part of CED's established GBA Plus and relevant indicator processes since 2018-2019. These were strengthened in 2021 when CED revised its voluntary self-reporting forms based on best practices in data collection, including Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada's (ISDEC) 2020 Best Practices for Gender and Diversity Data Collection for Federal Business Support Programs and Services. The new categories of underrepresented groups and related results are illustrated in this report.

Beginning in 2018-2019, in accordance with the Departmental Results Framework approved by Treasury Board in 2017, CED has established targets for supported SMEs owned by women, Indigenous people, youth, and visible minorities. However, the 2021-2022 Corporate Plan did not include specific targets for these groups because the pandemic situation did not allow for the forecasting necessary to establish such targets. Targets for other underrepresented groups (e.g., people with disabilities, racialized communities, etc.) could eventually be established.

Core Responsibility:

Developing Quebec’s economy

Program Name:

Targeted or Temporary Support

Target Population:

Specific regions or sectors of the economy

Distribution of Benefits:

First group Second group Third group Fourth group Fifth group
By gender Men X Women
By income level Low X High
First group Second group Third group
By age group Youth X Seniors

Key Program impacts on Gender and diversity:

Statistics Observed Results* Data source Comment
Number of SME projects supported whose majority owners are women, youth, Indigenous peoples, newcomers to Canada and immigrants, persons with disabilities, or members of OLMCs, Black communities, racialized communities or 2ELGBTQI+ communities 196 projects Program Data Expenses
Value of SME projects supported whose majority owners are women, youth, Indigenous peoples, newcomers to Canada and immigrants, people with disabilities, or members of OLMCs, Black communities, racialized communities or 2ELGBTQI+ communities $18.7 M Program Data Expenses
Number of NPO projects supported that target women, youth, Indigenous peoples, newcomers to Canada and immigrants, people with disabilities, or members of OLMCs, Black communities, racialized communities or 2ELGBTQI+ communities 81 projects Program Data Expenses
Value of NPO projects supported that target women, youth, Indigenous peoples, newcomers to Canada and immigrants, people with disabilities, or members of OLMCs, Black communities, racialized communities or 2ELGBTQI+ communities $46.6 M Program data Expenses

*2021–2022 or most recent results

Key Impacts: Other

In 2021-2022, CED continued to implement two one-time programs targeting underrepresented groups:

  • BEP - National Ecosystem Fund: CED supported 10 NPOs for a total expenditure of $3.3M in 2021-2022.
  • WES: Through the WES Ecosystem Fund, CED also supported 7 NPO projects to strengthen services to women entrepreneurs and to address gaps in the ecosystem, for expenditures of $4.2M.

In addition, CED contributes to the national targets collectively established by the RDAs for underrepresented groups for each of the Budget 2021 stimulus initiatives for which it was logical and feasible to do so based on the objectives and target clientele, namely:

  • the TRF for all underrepresented groups;
  • the CEF for all under-represented groups;
  • ARRI, which has employment targets for women working in this specialized sector.

For the other two initiatives, CCRF and MFESI, there are no specific targets given their objectives and targeted clients. In the case of the CCRF, the target clientele is municipalities only (although targets for rural and remote areas have been established), while in the case of MFESI, it targets a limited number of specific clients and it would be difficult to count participants from under-represented groups.

GBA Plus Data Collection Plan:

The data and information collected have been part of CED's established GBA Plus and relevant indicator processes since 2018-2019. These were strengthened in 2021 when CED revised its voluntary self-reporting forms based on best practices in data collection, including Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada's (ISDEC) 2020 Best Practices for Gender and Diversity Data Collection for Federal Business Support Programs and Services. The new categories of underrepresented groups and related results are illustrated in this report.

Beginning in 2018-2019, in accordance with the Departmental Results Framework approved by Treasury Board in 2017, CED has established targets for supported SMEs owned by women, Indigenous people, youth, and visible minorities. However, the 2021-2022 Corporate Plan did not include specific targets for these groups because the pandemic situation did not allow for the forecasting necessary to establish such targets. Targets for other underrepresented groups (e.g., people with disabilities, racialized communities, etc.) could eventually be established.


Core Responsibility:

Developing Quebec’s economy

Program Name:

Vitality of Communities

Target population:

Specific regions or sectors of the economy

Distribution of benefits

First group Second group Third group Fourth group Fifth group
By gender Men X Women
By income level Low X High
First group Second group Third group
By age group Youth X Seniors

Key Program impacts on Gender and diversity:

Statistics Observed Results* Data source Comment
Number of SME projects supported whose majority owners are women, youth, Indigenous peoples, newcomers to Canada and immigrants, persons with disabilities, or members of OLMCs, Black communities, racialized communities or 2ELGBTQI+ communities 11 projects Program Data Expenses
Value of SME projects supported whose majority owners are women, youth, Indigenous peoples, newcomers to Canada and immigrants, people with disabilities, or members of OLMCs, Black communities, racialized communities or 2ELGBTQI+ communities $1.5 M Program Data Expenses
Number of NPO projects supported that target women, youth, Indigenous peoples, newcomers to Canada and immigrants, people with disabilities, or members of OLMCs, Black communities, racialized communities or 2ELGBTQI+ communities 136 projects Program Data Expenses
Value of NPO projects supported that target women, youth, Indigenous peoples, newcomers to Canada and immigrants, people with disabilities, or members of OLMCs, Black communities, racialized communities or 2ELGBTQI+ communities $54.3 M Program Data Expenses

*2021–2022 or most recent results

Other

Under the CFP, CED contributed indirectly to coaching and entrepreneurial succession for young people through its financial support to CFDCs and CBDCs under the Youth Strategy: 743 young entrepreneurs were financed (loans) by CFDC-BDCs (38% of the entrepreneurs financed were women) for a total amount of $20.6 million. This amount includes the amounts from the Youth Strategy funds of the CFDCs and CBDCs as well as their regular funds.

GBA Plus Data Collection Plan:

The data and information collected have been part of CED's established GBA Plus and relevant indicator processes since 2018-2019. These were strengthened in 2021 when CED revised its voluntary self-reporting forms based on best practices in data collection, including Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada's (ISDEC) 2020 Best Practices for Gender and Diversity Data Collection for Federal Business Support Programs and Services. The new categories of underrepresented groups and related results are illustrated in this report.

Beginning in 2018-2019, in accordance with the Departmental Results Framework approved by Treasury Board in 2017, CED has established targets for supported SMEs owned by women, Indigenous people, youth, and visible minorities. However, the 2021-2022 Corporate Plan did not include specific targets for these groups because the pandemic situation did not allow for the forecasting necessary to establish such targets. Targets for other underrepresented groups (e.g., people with disabilities, racialized communities, etc.) could eventually be established.

Definitions

Target Population: See Finance Canada definition of Target Group in the User Instructions for the GBA Plus Departmental Summary)

Gender Scale:

  • First group: Predominantly men (e.g. 80 per cent or more men)
  • Second group: 60 per cent - 79 per cent men
  • Third group: Broadly gender-balanced
  • Forth group: 60 per cent - 79 per cent women
  • Fifth group: Predominantly women (e.g. 80 per cent or more women)

Income Level Scale:

  • First group: Strongly benefits low income individuals (Strongly progressive)
  • Second group: Somewhat benefits low income individuals (Somewhat progressive)
  • Third group: No significant distributional impacts
  • Forth group: Somewhat benefits high income individuals (Somewhat regressive)
  • Fifth group: Strongly benefits high income individuals (Strongly regressive)

Age Group Scale:

  • First group: Primarily benefits youth, children and/or future generations
  • Second group: No significant inter-generational impacts or impacts generation between youth and seniors
  • Third group: Primarily benefits seniors or the baby boom generation

Response to parliamentary committees and external audits

Response to parliamentary committees

There were no parliamentary committee reports requiring a response in 2021-22.

Response to audits conducted by the Office of the Auditor General of Canada (including audits conducted by the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development)

There were no recommendations for CED.

Response to audits conducted by the Public Service Commission of Canada or the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages

There were no recommendations for CED.


United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals

UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2021‒22 Planned initiatives Associated domestic targets or “ambitions” and/or global targets 2021‒22 Results
SDG 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls WES, implemented through the REGI program.

Global target 5.5: Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life.

The ambition of the Canadian Indicator Framework (CIC) for SDG 5: Achieve gender equality in leadership positions and at all levels of decision-making.

As part of the WES contributing to SDG 5, CED supported 8 projects with expenditures of $4.24M. This program helps women entrepreneurs grow their businesses through access to financing, talent, networks and expertise.
SDG 8: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

QEDP, including the following targeted initiatives:

  • ERLMI
  • MFESI
  • CEF
  • RATI
  • IDI (tourism)

REGI, including the following targeted initiatives:

  • RRRF
  • JGF
  • CSSF
  • ARRI
  • IDI (tourism)

CFP, including the CFP-RRRF.

The CFP supports local economic development and builds the capacity of communities to realize their full potential in a sustainable manner.

Global target 8.1: Sustain per capita economic growth in accordance with national circumstances and, in particular, at least 7 per cent gross domestic product growth per annum in the least developed countries.

Global target 8.2: Achieve higher levels of economic productivity through diversification, technological upgrading and innovation, including through a focus on high-value added and labor-intensive sectors.

Target 8.3: Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, and encourage the formalization and growth of micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises, including through access to financial services.

Global target 8.5: By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value.

Global target 8.9: By 2030, devise and implement policies to promote sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products.

The CIC's ambitions for SDG 8:

  • Canadians have access to quality jobs;
  • Canadians benefit from and contribute to sustainable economic growth.

Under the programs contributing to the goal of SDG 8, CED supported 797 projects with expenditures of $211.2M. The purpose of these programs is to promote sustained and sustainable economic growth by fostering the development of enterprises and the economic vitality of communities in all regions of Quebec, including in the context of the post-pandemic economic recovery.

SDG 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

The REGI program, including the targeted initiative IDI (research)

Global target 9.4: By 2030, upgrade infrastructure and retrofit industries to make them sustainable, with increased resource-use efficiency and greater adoption of clean and environmentally sound technologies and industrial processes, with all countries taking action in accordance with their respective capabilities.

The CIC's ambitions for SDG 9:

  • Canada promotes sustainable research and innovation;
  • Canadians have access to modern and sustainable infrastructure.

Under the programs contributing to the goal of SDG 9, CED supported 584 projects with expenditures of $161.8M. These programs aim to promote sustainable industrialization that benefits everyone through the rational use of resources and the increased use of clean and environmentally friendly infrastructure, technologies and industrial processes.

SDG 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries

The BEP, implemented through the REGI Program.

EDI and TRF, two programs implemented through QEDP.

Global target 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status.

The ICC's ambition for MDG 10: Canadians live free of discrimination and inequality is reduced.

Under the programs contributing to the objective of SDG 10, CED supported 53 projects with expenditures of $9.0M. These programs help reduce inequalities and disparities in economic opportunities in the regions of Quebec.

SDG 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

CCRF (Quebec), implemented through the QEDP

Global target 11.7: By 2030, provide universal access to safe, inclusive and accessible, green and public spaces, in particular for women and children, older persons and persons with disabilities.

The CIC's ambition for MDG 11: Canadians live in healthy, accessible and sustainable cities and communities.

As part of the CCRF contributing to SDG 11, CED supported 44 projects with expenditures of $4.94M. This program helps attract diverse Canadians to safe and inclusive community spaces, which will revitalize communities.

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