Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada · Other transfer payment program
Int. Telecom. Union
ITU Grant Program - Assessed Contribution Program-secure Canada's interests in the global allocation of the radio frequency spectrum and satellite orbits;-promote the development of voluntary standards to ensure a seamless interconnection and interoperability of global telecommunication networks and services;-advance the interests of the Canadian telecommunications industry;-promote regulatory environments that enhance competition, innovation, investment and entrepreneurship;-build effective multistakeholder participation and consultation, including access to ITU information and documentation; and-promote Canadian telecommunication and information and communication technologies (ICT) expertise, products and services with member countries.
- Total value
- $89M
- Agreements
- 4
- Oct 2010 to Jan 2024
- Median agreement
- $23.5M
- Typical range
- $18.6M–$27M
- the middle half of agreements
Federal grants and contributions, agreements starting Jan 2006 to Oct 2026, each counted once at its latest amended value. Source: Treasury Board proactive disclosure, published October 11, 2026.
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Who got it
Organizations with the most funding under this program.
| Recipient | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| International Telecommunication Union | 4 | $89M |
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | $27.3M |
| 2014 | 1 | $27M |
| 2021 | 1 | $14.8M |
| 2024 | 1 | $19.9M |
By province
| Province or territory | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Outside Canada or not stated | 4 | $89M |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other organizations | 4 | $89M |
Industries funded
Where the department recorded an industry code (NAICS). Most agreements have none.
| Industry group | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Communications equipment manufacturing | 1 | $27.3M |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | International Telecommunication Union | Grant | $19,932,000 |
| Dec 2021 | International Telecommunication Union | Grant | $14,791,616 |
| Oct 2014 | International Telecommunication Union | Other transfer payment | $26,972,991 |
| Oct 2010 | International Telecommunication Union | Other transfer payment | $27,257,502 |