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Growing Forward

Growing Forward. Agri-Science Clusters Initiative Pulse Cluster Dalia Kudirka Ph.D., Saskatoon, November 18, 2011. Many processes & aspects to consider…. Memorandum to Cabinet – the concept Treasury Board Submission – the rules Vote 1 vs Vote 10

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Growing Forward

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  1. GrowingForward Agri-Science Clusters Initiative Pulse Cluster Dalia Kudirka Ph.D., Saskatoon, November 18, 2011

  2. Many processes & aspects to consider…. • Memorandum to Cabinet – the concept • Treasury Board Submission – the rules • Vote 1 vs Vote 10 • Contribution Agreement (eligible claims) vs Grants • Annual Performance Reports • Success Stories • Succession (Benoit Girard) • In kind vs cash • Application Guidelines– Format & Criteria • Internal Evaluation of the Application - Process & Criteria • Governance – AAFC vs Cluster (BOD, finance, administration, science) • Scientific Integrity - Science Advisory Body, Peer Review, Reporting • CRADA Steering Committee – AAFC science interface with Cluster • Conflict of interest, ethics etc.

  3. Federal S&T Funding in Canada Natural Resources Canada Canadian Food Inspection Agency Department of Fisheries & Oceans Environment Canada Public Health Agency of Canada Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Departmental Appropriations (Vote 1) Health Canada Agri-Science Clusters/DIAP Vote 1 Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Other Departments & Agencies Agri-Science Clusters/DIAP Vote 10 Industry Canada Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) National Research Council Genome Canada Technology Partnerships Canada (TPC) Western Economic Diversification (WD) NSERC Canada Foundation for Innovation IRAP Extramural Grants & Contributions (Vote 10) 3

  4. Ten Clusters Funded … • Organic Cluster • Beef Cluster • Canola/ Flax Cluster • Dairy Cluster • Pulse Cluster – • Cluster Management: Agblor/Chan • AAFC Vote 1: McCaughey/ Katepa-Mupondwa - CRDA • AAFC Vote 10: Baggs - CA • Ornamental Cluster • Wheat Cluster • Pork Cluster • Edible Horticulture Cluster • Poultry Cluster

  5. Agri-Science Cluster - Relationships • Cluster • submits project proposal (is the applicant) • negotiates work plan/ budget CA & CRADA • & contracts • Finance – Administration – Science Officer (SO) Signed CA Signed CRDA • CA • Bill Baggs (Program Officer) • no CA Cluster committee • CRDA Steering Committee • to meet when required • to negotiate amendments (changes to work plan, budget) etc. • McCaughey/ Katepa-Mupondwa (officio) contracts Vote 1 AAFC Scientists Research Centres (NPO) • Individual Agreements • University of Laval • University of Saskatchewan • University of etc. Vote10 Scientists (HR & NPO)

  6. Agri-Science Clusters – Contribution Agreement vs Grants Pulse Cluster Has Industry $ match Negotiates CA (exact work plan and budget) eligible recipient reimbursed for eligible expenses receives receipts & explanation of work approves release of Industry/ Vote 10 $ against performance Submits claims to CA people Finance – Administration – Science • CA • PO Bill Baggs • Minister awards Vote 10 $ • PO receives claim from Cluster • PO reviews eligibility • PO releases Vote 10 $ $ Vote 10 (3) Claims (2) Industry and/or Vote 10 $ (4) Claims (1) • Individual Agreements • University of Laval • University of Saskatchewan • University of etc. • Vote 10 Scientists • as per Agreements with Universities

  7. Who writes the report … If only Vote 10 scientists are collaborating – the Vote 10 PI prepares the report to include the Vote 10 collaborators If only Vote 1 scientists are collaborating – the Vote 1 PI prepares the report to include the Vote 1 collaborators If Vote 1 and Vote 10 scientists are collaborating but Vote 10 is the PI, the lead AAFC scientist prepares a report on behalf of the AAFC scientists and submits to the Vote 10 PI If Vote 1 and Vote 10 scientists are collaborating but Vote 1is the PI, the Vote 1 PI prepares the report to include Vote 10 collaborators

  8. Annual Performance Reporting …..

  9. Many processes & aspects to consider…. • Memorandum to Cabinet – the concept • Treasury Board Submission – the rules • Vote 1 vs Vote 10 • Contribution Agreement (eligible claims) vs Grants • Annual Performance Reports • Success Stories • Succession (Benoit Girard) • In kind vs cash • Application Guidelines– Format & Criteria • Internal Evaluation of the Application - Process & Criteria • Governance – AAFC vs Cluster (BOD, finance, administration, science) • Scientific Integrity - Science Advisory Body, Peer Review, Reporting • CRADA Steering Committee – AAFC science interface with Cluster • Conflict of interest, ethics etc.

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