British Columbia Order in Council — Order under Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries The Minister to sign the Canada-British Columbia Agreement under the Canadian Farm Business Management Program (O.C. 920/2000)

O.C. 920/2000

British Columbia — Orders in Council

PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA ORDER OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR IN COUNCIL Order in Coeinc711Vo. 920 , Approved and Ordered JUN 2 9 2000 altrthtlifehrzetettief Administrator Executive Council Chambers, Victoria Administrate/ On the recommendation of the undersigned, the LianitiliWataiTnian by and with the advice and consent of the Executive Council, orders that approval is given to the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries and Minister Responsible for Rural Development, on behalf of the Province, to sign the Canada-British Columbia Agreement under the Canadian Farm Business Management Program, substantially in the form attached.

Minister o griculture, Food and Fisheries and Presiding Member of the Executive Council Minister Responsible for Rural Development (This

part is for administrative purposes only and is not part of the Order.) Authority under which Order is made: Act and section: Ministry of Agriculture and Food Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 296, s. 7) Other (specify): cisTIO ()oh

CANADA - BRITISH COLUMBIA, AGREEMENT UNDER THE CANADIAN FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM BETWEEN: Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, (hereinafter referred to as "Canada"); AND: Her Majesty the Queen in Right of the Province of British Columbia as represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Food, (hereinafter referred to as the "Province").

WHEREAS the National Farm Business Management Program (NFBMP), established in 1992-93, involved an integrated federal, provincial and industry process for identifying and responding to the business management needs of the farm community;

WHEREAS the NFBMP has been refocused as the Canadian Farm Business Management Program (CFBMP) to support activities which achieve national value added benefits, greater sharing of materials, tools and information across provinces, incremental development of tools and information to improve the competitiveness of the sector and use of program resources to reorient the farm management culture from its current emphasis on production to include an expanded market focus;

WHEREAS the CFBMP will help farm managers to make better decisions through more effective use of market information and planning skills resulting in a financially stronger, more market oriented sector and strengthened farm operations;

WHEREAS Canada and the Province wish to enter into an agreement to implement the CFBMP over the period April 1, 1999 to December 31, 2002;

WHEREAS the Governor General in Council, by PC Order No. 2000-513 dated the 6th day of April, 2000, has authorized the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food to make contributions and enter into this Agreement with the Province for purposes of implementing the CFBMP; AND

WHEREAS the Lieutenant Governor-in-Council by Order-in-Council No.__ of the day of 2000 has authorized the Minister responsible for Agriculture and Food to enter into this Agreement on behalf of the Province; . . . /2

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NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto mutually agree as follows:

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DEFINITIONS 1.1 "Federal Minister" means the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and includes any person authorized to act on the Minister's behalf. 1.2 "Federal Representative" means the Executive Director, Adaptation Division or his designate. 1.3 "Provincial Minister" means the Minister of Agriculture and Food for British Columbia and includes any person authorized to act on the Minister's behalf. 1.4 "Provincial Representative" means a designate of the Provincial Minister. 1.5 "Ministers" refers to the Federal and Provincial Ministers as defined in this Agreement. 1.6 "Management Committee" means the Management Committee referred to in subsection 6.1. 1.7 "Fiscal Year" means a period of twelve months commencing on April 1 of one year and ending on March 31 of the following year. 1.8 "Program" means the Canadian Farm Business Management Program. 1.9 "Work Plan" means an annual plan that sets out the activities to be undertaken under this Agreement. 1.10 "Eligible Costs" means those costs outlined in subsection 4.6. 1.11 "Eligible Activities" means those activities outlined in subsection 5.1. 1.12 "Delivery Agent" means individuals and lagal entities, such as corporations, legally formed partnerships and agencies of the federal or provincial governments outlined in subsection 5.2 that are contracted to deliver or co-ordinate delivery of Projects. . . . /3

- 3 1.13 "End Beneficiaries" means those individuals outlined in subsection 5.3. 1.14 "Project" means any Eligible Activity authorized by the Management Committee for which a contribution is provided under this Agreement.

SECTION 2 - PURPOSE and OBJECTIVE 2.1 The purpose of this Agreement is to enable Canada and the Province to co-operate in the implementation of the Canadian Farm Business Management Program in the Province of British Columbia. 2.2 The objective of the Canadian Farm Business Management Program is to upgrade the farm business management capacity of Canada's farm managers leading to an enhanced ability to compete more effectively in domestic and international markets, and improve the financial viability of farm operations.

SECTION 3 - DURATION 3.1 Subject to subsection 3.2, this Agreement shall commence on the 1st day of April, 1999 and shall terminate on December 31, 2002. No claims for activities except for audit and evaluation shall be paid after the close of the accounts for the 2001-2002 Fiscal Year, including the normal period for the federal government's recording and discharging of Payables at Year-End (PAYE). 3.2 Subsection 4.10,

Section 8, Audit and Evaluation, and subsection 10.3 shall survive the expiration or early termination of this Agreement. .../4

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SECTION 4 - FINANCIAL PROVISIONS 4.1 Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement, the total contribution payable by Canada shall not exceed three hundred and twenty-four thousand, three hundred and twenty-four dollars ($324,324.00) including the Goods and Services Tax. 4.2 The contribution by the Province shall be through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food's ongoing programming as specified in

Schedule "A" and shall equal the contribution of Canada. Contributions-in-kind credited to this Agreement shall not be used by the Province as a contribution in any other federal/provincial agreement during the time period covered by this Agreement. 4.3 The details of the financial provisions are addressed in

Schedule "A" and shall include: 4.3.1 the resources to be committed by each Party under this Agreement; and 4.3.2 a clear identification of the programs and costs which shall be regarded as a contribution in-kind by the Province under this Agreement. 4.3.2 the annual Program contribution amounts specified in

Schedule "A" may be adjusted at the discretion of the Minister or his authorized designate. 4.4

Section 40 of the Financial Administration Act of Canada provides that the payment of any money under the terms of this Agreement shall be subject to there being an appropriation for the Projects for the Fiscal Year in which any commitment under this Agreement would come in course of payment. 4.5 Canada and the Province shall require Delivery Agents of funds pursuant to this Agreement to repay any overpayment, unexpended balances and disallowed expenses and that any such amounts due to Canada or a Province constitute a debt due to Canada or the Province. ... /5

- 5 4.6 Eligible Costs, payable by Canada, must be incurred in carrying out approved Eligible Activities and shall only include: 4.6.1 costs for consultants, and/or other contracted goods and services; 4.6.2 costs for incremental materials and supplies; 4.6.3 costs of incremental labour or incremental salaried services and related employment costs; 4.6.4 incremental costs for rental or lease of facilities, equipment or machinery (the purchase of specialized items necessary for the execution of Projects may be eligible with prior authorization of the Federal Representative); 4.6.5 federal and provincial taxes, including the non-refundable portion of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), if any, paid by the proponents; 4.6.6 administrative and other costs directly related to the conduct of the Program, such as planning and consultation, performance reporting, accounting, auditing and evaluation, equipment maintenance expenses and travel and hospitality not to exceed Canada's Treasury Board Directives rates; and 4.6.7 any other costs, including the purchasing of capital items such as computer equipment, having the prior approval of the Federal Representative. 4.7 The following costs are not eligible: 4.7.1 the refundable portion of the GST, if any; 4.7.2 hospitality costs exceeding Canada's Treasury Board Guidelines or gifts; 4.7.3 costs relating to the acquisition of land or buildings; and 4.7.4 legal fees associated with the incorporation of an organization. . . . /6

- 6 4.8 Administrative costs incurred by Canada under this Agreement shall be borne by Canada. 4.9 Administrative costs incurred by the Province under this Agreement shall be borne by the Province except where agreed to by the Management Committee. 4.10 It shall be a term of any contribution agreement with Delivery Agents that any misrepresentation of information or fraud may require the Delivery Agent to forfeit all benefits under that agreement and that it is further agreed that Canada may seek appropriate civil remedies including but not limited to injunctive relief and damages.

Further, the contribution agreement shall also indicate that any such misrepresentation or fraud may also result in the laying of charges under the Criminal Code. 4.11 Payment procedures to Delivery Agents will be established by the Federal Minister and shall include the following provisions: 4.11.1 4.11.2 4.11.3 Fees received by Delivery Agents from End Beneficiaries for information and service programs, delivered pursuant to this Agreement, are not required to reduce the costs of delivery of such programs, provided they are used for Eligible Activities.

These fees shall be reported to the Federal Minister on an annual basis. Subject to subsection 4.6, payment of contributions to the Province by Canada for reimbursement of Eligible Costs actually incurred by Delivery Agents shall be made on the basis of claims submitted by the Province, supported by adequate documentation as determined by the Federal Minister and certified by a senior officer of the Province. Advance payments may be made to the Province, at the discretion of the Federal Minister, to be used for Eligible Costs, including payments made for Projects approved by the Management Committee.

Such payments will be made on a quarterly basis, based on projected expenditures and cash flow requirements. Advances are to be accounted for on a quarterly basis and at no time shall more than one advance be outstanding and unaccounted for. . . . /7

- 7 4.11.4 4.11.5 Where an advance payment has been made, and the work for which the advance was made will not be completed, the Province must repay the advance to Canada; such overpayment will constitute a debt owed to Canada. An annual accounting of expenditures and revenues for the Fiscal Year, including outstanding invoices for payment of costs incurred as of March 31 of that Fiscal Year shall be provided to the Federal Minister not later than April 15 of the following Fiscal Year. Final payment of any sums due shall only be made for Eligible Costs incurred within the Fiscal Year. Delivery Agents shall not be entitled to be reimbursed any amount which exceeds the allocations set out in

Schedule "A". 4.12 Any agreement or contract between the Province and Delivery Agents shall contain a clause similar to the clause in subsection 4.4 where such agreement or contract is paid from funds resulting from this Agreement. 4.13 The Federal Minister's obligation to make any payment to the Province pursuant to this Agreement is conditional on the Province submitting a Year 2000 plan, satisfactory to the Federal Minister, at the time of the signing of this Agreement. 4.14 Failure to submit a Year 2000 plan satisfactory to the Federal Minister shall render this Agreement null and void. 4.15 The Year 2000 plan is required solely for the purpose of securing the funding referred to in this Agreement and the Federal Minister shall not be subject to any liability whatsoever should the Year 2000 plan in any way subsequently prove to be inadequate or deficient.

SECTION 5 - ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES, DELIVERY AGENTS AND END BENEFICIARIES 5.1 Eligible Activities 5.1.1 Eligible Activities shall be consistent with the objective of the CFBMP and fall into the following categories: . . . /8

- 8 the design, development, testing and adoption of farm business management tools including, strategic planning, marketing analysis, marketing technology enhancement, standards and databases; 5.1.1.2 5.1.1.3 5.1.1.4 5.1.1.5 the facilitation of the exchange and dissemination of information on farm business management, including marketing and value-added opportunities; the design, development and testing of farm business management programs and delivery mechanisms to be used by End Beneficiaries such as trainers and counsellors; the provision of access by End Beneficiaries to new tools, services and information for use in decision-making or to upgrade their farm business management, marketing and strategic planning skills; (Note: Classroom training of End Beneficiaries is an Eligible Activity under the CFBMP; however, direct federal funding can no longer be used to support this activity); the promotion of the farm management mind set to encourage End Beneficiaries to be aware of the benefits of applying farm business management principles; and 5.1.1.6 the administration of the above. 5.2 Delivery Agents 5.2.1 Contributions may be made to individuals and legal entities such as corporations, legally formed partnerships and agencies of the federal or provincial governments that can deliver and/or co-ordinate parts of the CFBMP including: 5.2.1.1 farm organizations, corporations and co-operatives; 5.2.1.2 universities and colleges; 5.2.1.3 agricultural societies and clubs; 5.2.1.4 agri-business organizations, partnerships and corporations; .../9

- 9 5.2.1.5 consultants and individuals; and 5.2.1.6 provincial governments or agencies of the federal or provincial governments. 5.3 End Beneficiaries 5.3.1 To raise the quality of services and support to farm businesses, the following individuals may be End Beneficiaries under the CFBMP: 5.3.1.1 5.3.1.2 5.3.1.3 5.3.1.4 farm managers; farm workers involved in the management of some aspect of the farm operation; intermediaries such as farm business management trainers and advisers; and agricultural service sector representatives, including, lawyers, lenders, accountants and input suppliers.

SECTION 6 - IMPLEMENTATION 6.1 This Agreement shall be managed by the Management Committee, which shall consist of two representatives, one of whom is to be designated by the Federal Minister; and one of whom is to be designated by the Provincial Minister. 6.2 The responsibilities of the Management Committee shall be as follows: 6.2.1 6.2.2 6.2.3 ensure that the intent and the terms and conditions of this Agreement are carried out; develop strategies to effectively implement this Agreement; review the activities of both Parties to this Agreement periodically to ensure consistency with the intent of this Agreement; 6.2.4 coordinate activities with other government departments and agencies within their respective governments; .../10

- 1 0 - 6.2.5 6.2.6 6.2.7 develop and implement an annual work plan including audit and evaluation plans; approve eligibility and financial guidelines for funding projects; approve all Projects and activities to be undertaken with the CFBMP funding of $324,324.00 including GST in British Columbia; 6.2.8 ensure the Delivery Agents will respect the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act and any Provincial Environmental Acts or policies and ensure the environmental soundness of all Projects; 6.2.9 approve all procedures in respect of its own meetings, including rules for the conduct of meetings and the making of decisions where the members are not physically present in one place, and the appointments, if appropriate, of non-voting members; 6.2.10 6.2.11 6.2.12 6.2.13 6.2.14 approve public information and promotional material concerning this Agreement; negotiate the terms of any intellectual property rights with Delivery Agents to be included in Project agreements; establish Project payment procedures; adopt procedures, forms, reports and guidelines as deemed expedient and appropriate to achieve its purposes; meet with representatives of federal and provincial departments or agencies or other appropriate persons to facilitate co-operation and public goodwill in the management of this Agreement; and 6.2.15 carry out any other duties or functions specified elsewhere in this Agreement or such as may be assigned to the Management Committee in writing by the Ministers.

6.4 Subject to the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act of Canada and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act of British Columbia, Canada and the Province shall provide the Management Committee with all information necessary for the performance of its functions. In the case of written information, it is understood that all the information shared by one party to the other shall not be considered confidential unless both parties agree that the shared information is confidential.

SECTION 7 - WORK PLAN 7.1 The Work Plan shall be used to guide the Eligible Activities undertaken under this Agreement. 7.2 The Work Plan will outline the priorities to be addressed and include specific objectives, a description of activities, financial and human resource commitments and delivery arrangements for Projects under this Agreement.

Program and Project audit and evaluation plans, with statements of expected results to be achieved and performance indicators, will also be detailed in the Work Plan. 7.3 The Management Committee shall review the Work Plan annually and approve required updates or changes to the Work Plan. 7.4 The Management Committee shall, within six months after the end of the Fiscal Year, submit an annual report to the Ministers, which documents Eligible Activities undertaken pursuant to the Work Plan and progress in achieving improved farm management skills.

SECTION 8 - AUDIT AND EVALUATION 8.1 MANAGEMENT AUDIT 8.1.1 A management audit of the Delivery Agent's books, accounts and records may be conducted on an annual basis at the discretion of the Management Committee. The audit shall be carried out by the provincial auditor or by a recognized independent accredited auditor and be in accordance with the audit scope described in the Management Audit Scope,

Schedule "B", attached hereto and forming part of this Agreement. A copy of the audit report shall be provided to the Management Committee. .../12

- 12 - 8.1.2 If an audit of the Delivery Agent's books, accounts and records discloses that any costs reimbursed were not made in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, the contribution made towards those costs shall be repaid to Canada and until repaid shall be a debt due to Canada. 8.1.3 The Federal Minister may undertake or contract to have undertaken an independent audit. The cost of such audit shall be paid by the Federal Minister. 8.2 COMPLIANCE AUDIT 8.2.1 A periodic compliance audit of Delivery Agents may be conducted at the discretion of the Federal Minister.

Such compliance audits shall be carried out by an independent accredited auditor or by a representative appointed by the Federal Minister and be in accordance with the audit scope described in the Compliance Audit Scope,

Schedule "C", attached hereto and forming part of this Agreement.

The Federal Minister shall pay for any compliance audits undertaken. 8.2.2 Where the audit referred to in subsection 8.2.1, reveals an area of non-compliance, a plan of action outlining procedures for corrective action acceptable to the Federal Minister shall be developed by the Delivery Agent. 8.2.3 Failure by the Province or an Agency of the Provincial Government to take corrective action in accordance with the action plan required in subsection 8.2.2 shall be considered a breach of this Agreement. 8.2.4 The Senior Officer of the Delivery Agent shall make available to the auditor all relevant documents required by auditors for the completion of the audit. 8.3 EVALUATION 8.3.1 The Management Committee shall ensure that: 8.3.1.1 A results-based performance management framework and reporting system is implemented to measure the performance of Projects and activities against set performance indicators; 8.3.1.2 Project and performance indicator information is inputted into the national project database; .../13

- 13 - 8.3.1.3 8.3.1.4 An annual performance report summarizing program resources expended, reach and results achieved on a Fiscal Year basis is provided to the Federal Representative.

The cost of these ongoing evaluation functions shall be paid by the Province as an Eligible Cost under this Agreement. 8.3.2 The Management Committee shall ensure that any data collection requirements are implemented in accordance with the performance framework. 8.3.3 The Province and Canada shall share all relevant information and data as may reasonably be required for any evaluation that pertains to this Agreement. 8.4 AUDIT AND EVALUATION GENERAL CONDITIONS 8.4.1 During the term of this Agreement, but in no case later than six (6) months from the expiration or early termination of this Agreement, Canada and the Province shall jointly effect an audit of at least five percent (5%) of the Projects carried out under this Agreement.

The Management Committee shall establish the source and funding for audits prior to the expiration or early termination of this Agreement. 8.4.2 Canada and the Province shall ensure that proper accounts and records are maintained by the Delivery Agents for three (3) years following the completion date of this Agreement, with respect to Projects they are delivering under the terms of this Agreement. 8.4.3 The Province shall require that the Delivery Agents allow authorized federal representatives access for audit purposes to accounting materials related to the implementation of all Projects covered by this Agreement.

SECTION 9 - PUBLIC INFORMATION 9.1 The Parties to this Agreement will co-operate in the planning, development and delivery of public information activities under this Agreement. .../14

- 14 - 9.2 All public information and advertising activities shall fully and fairly reflect the contribution of the respective Parties and be in accordance with the Federal Identity Program. 9.3 Press releases, announcements and other information to the public shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Official Languages Act. 9.4 All major announcements considered important by the Management Committee shall be approved by the Ministers, give equal prominence to the Parties and be issued simultaneously. 9.5 The provisions of this Agreement relating to information shall be subject to the Access to Information Act and Privacy Act of Canada and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act of British Columbia.

SECTION 10 - COPYRIGHT, TRADEMARKS, TRADENAMES AND PATENTS 10.1 Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, the Province shall have the absolute and unfettered right and discretion to negotiate the terms of any intellectual property rights with the Delivery Agent. 10.2 The Province shall negotiate and provide for such intellectual property rights in the funding agreements where such rights come into existence as a result of the project funding in general accordance and compliance with one of the following options under each of the following categories: 10.2.1 Ownership 10.2.1.1 That the Province shall have exclusive ownership of the intellectual property rights, including the exclusive right to prosecute registrations of the same; or 10.2.1.2 That the Delivery Agent shall have exclusive ownership of the intellectual property rights, including the exclusive right to prosecute registrations of the same; or .../15

- 15 - 10.2.1.3 That the intellectual property rights shall be owned jointly by the Province and the Delivery Agent according to proportionate shares as agreed between the Province and the Delivery Agent, with the exclusive right to prosecute registrations of the same owned by either the Province or the Delivery Agent. 10.2.2 Registration and Licencing 10.2.2.1 That, where any registration of the intellectual property rights occurs, the registering party grants to the non-registering-party, as the case may be, either an exclusive or a non-exclusive licence to use, market and disseminate the same for either a pre-determined limited period of time or for such time as the agreement between them remains in force and existence; or 10.2.2.2 That, where any registration of the intellectual property rights occurs, the registering party grants to the non-registering-party, as the case may be, either an exclusive or a non-exclusive licence to use, market and disseminate the same for an unlimited period of time; and 10.2.2.3 That, where no registration of the intellectual property rights occurs, the owner of such rights grants to the non-owner, as the case may be, either an exclusive or a non-exclusive licence to use, market and disseminate the same for either a pre-determined limited period of time or for such time as the agreement between them remains in force and existence; or 10.2.2.4 That, where no registration of the intellectual property rights occurs, the owner of such rights grants o the non-owner, as the case may be, either an exclusive or a non-exclusive licence to use, market and disseminate the same for an unlimited period of time. 10.3 Notwithstanding anything contained in subsection 10.2, Her Majesty the QLeen in Right of Canada shall be granted, at the request of the Federal Minister, at any time, during or after the term of this Agreement, a royalty-free licence to any intellectual property rights referred to in subsection 10.2. ... /16

- 16 - 10.4 Subsection 10.3 is restricted to the development of intellectual property resulting from funding received from the Federal Minister.

SECTION 11 - GENERAL PROVISIONS 11.1 It is an express condition of this Agreement that no member of the House of Commons of Canada, the Senate of Canada or the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia shall be admitted to any share of this Agreement or of any benefit arising therefrom. 11.2 Former federal public office holders and federal public servants who are under the Post-Employment Code for Public Office Holders or the Conflict of Interest and Post-Employment Code for Public Service must disclose their involvement in any Project under this Agreement. 11.3 Former federal public servants who have received a lump sum payment pursuant to any work force reduction program, including but not limited to the Work Force Adjustment Directive, the Early Departure Incentive Program, the Early Retirement Incentive Program or the Executive Employment Transition Program, must disclose their involvement in any Project under this Agreement. 11.4 Nothing in this Agreement is to be construed as authorizing one Party to contract or incur any obligation on behalf of the other Party. 11.5 Canada and the Province shall ensure that the intent of the federal and provincial environmental assessment and review procedures are followed for all Projects under this Agreement. 11.6 Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent the Parties implementing this Agreement from arranging with a third party for delivery of all, or part of a program for which it is responsible. 11.7 This Agreement and Schedules "A", "B", and "C" constitute the entire Agreement between the Parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof.

If any inconsistency exists between the Schedules to this Agreement and the provisions of the Agreement, the Agreement takes precedence. .../17

- 17 - 11.8 This Agreement is subject to the laws in force in the Province of British Columbia. 11.9 Where the context herein requires or permits, the singular shall be read as if the plural was expressed and the masculine gender as if the feminine or neuter, as the case may be, were expressed. 11.10 The Province shall ensure that the term of each agreement with Delivery Agents and End Beneficiaries that Delivery Agent and End Beneficiaries for any Project hereunder shall indemnify and save harmless the Parties hereto, its officers, servants and agents against all claims and demands of any person arising out of the implementation of such Project except to the extent that claims and demands relate to the act or negligence of any officer, employee or agent of the Parties. 11.11 Either Party may terminate this Agreement at the end of any Fiscal Year, by giving the other Party ninety (90) days notice, in writing, of such termination.

Any outstanding offers of contribution agreed to by the Management Committee shall be respected and covered by this Agreement. 11.12 This Agreement shall be binding on and enure to the Parties, their successors and assigns.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed on behalf of Canada by the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and on behalf of the Province of British Columbia by the Minister of Agriculture and Food. Dated on this day of , 2000 Witness Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Witness Minister of Agriculture and Food Government of British Columbia

SCHEDULE A Canada - British Columbia Agreement under the Canadian Farm Business Management Program 1999-2002 Contribution $ Contributions by Canada - 1999-2000 Activity Areas Contribution Contribution 1999-2000 0.00 Contributions by Canaf.a - 2000-2001 Activity Areas Contribution Contribution 2000-2001 $ 182,162.00 Contributions by Canada - 2001-2002 Activity Areas Contribution Contribution 2001-2002 $ 142,162.00 Total Contribution by Canada 1999-2002 $324,324.00 . . . /2

2 Provincial Contribution/Payment in Kind - 1999-2000 Activity Areas The design, development, testing and adoption of farm business management tools including, strategic planning, marketing analysis, marketing technology enhancement, standards & databases. The facilitation of the exchange and dissemination of information on farm business management, including marketing and value-added opportunities. The provision of access by End Beneficiaries to new tools, services and information for use in decision-making or to upgrade their farm business management, marketing and strategic planning skills.

The promotion of the farm management mind set to encourage End Beneficiaries to be aware of the benefit.1 of applying farm business management principles. Contribution/Payment in Kind Payment in kind through the annual budget of the Farm Management Unit of the Province (5 full-time staff based on 75% of annual salary - $45,000 per employee). The administration of the above. Contribution 1999-2000 0.00

Provincial Contribution/Payment in Kind - 2000-2001 Activity Areas The design, development, testing and adoption of farm business management tools including, strategic planning, marketing analysis, marketing technology enhancement, standards & databases. The facilitation of the exchange and dissemination of information on farm business management, including marketing and value-added opportunities. The provision of access by End Beneficiaries to new tools, services and information for use in decision-making or to upgrade their farm business management, marketing and strategic planning skills.

The promotion of the farm management mind set to encourage End Beneficiaries to be aware of the benefits of applying farm business management principles. Contribution/Payment in Kind Payment in kind through the annual budget of the Farm Management Unit of the Province (5 full-time staff based on 75% of annual salary - $45,000 per employee). The administration of the above. Contribution 2000-2001 $ 182,162.00

Provincial Contribution/Payment in Kind - 2001-2002 Activity Areas The design, development, testing and adoption of farm business management tools including, strategic planning, marketing analysis, marketing technology enhancement, standards & databases. The facilitation of the exchange and dissemination of information on farm business management, including marketing and value-added opportunities. The provision of access by End Beneficiaries to new tools, services and information for use in decision-making or to upgrade their farm business management, marketing and strategic planning skills.

The promotion of the farm management mind set to encourage End Beneficiaries to be aware of the benefits of applying farm business management principles. Contribution/Payment in Kind Payment in kind through the annual budget of the Farm Management Unit of the Province (5 full-time staff based on 75% of annual salary - $45,000 per employee). The administration of the above. Contribution 2001-2002 $ 142,162.00 Total Provincial Contribution 1999-2002 $324,324.00

SCHEDULE B Canada - British Columbia Agreement under the Canadian Farm Business Management Program 1999-2002 MANAGEMENT AUDIT SCOPE 1.0 Audit Scope 1.1 A management audit of the Delivery Agent's books, accounts and records shall be carried out by the provincial auditor or by a recognized independent accredited auditor according to generally accepted auditing standards. The Management Committee shall establish the

schedule for any audits undertaken. 1.2 The audit will encompass a review of the execution of all the terms and conditions of this Agreement and any other authorities including at least five percent (5%) of the sub-contracts entered into pursuant to the Agreement as they relate to the fairness of the financial statements.

Of prime importance shall be an examination and review of: 1.2.1 The management and administration of the Delivery Agent and the Program in British Columbia; 1.2.2 The collection and utilization of registration fees; 1.2.3 The contracting process for engaging contractors who provide program development and delivery services; 1.2.4 The determination, recording and payment of claims for development and delivery services provided by contractors; 1.2.5 The determination and recording of administration expenses; 1.2.6 The number and timing of informational sessions and service activities offered, conducted, and cancelled and the record of participant registrations; and 1.2.7 The claims by the Delivery Agent against the Canada/British Columbia Agreement under the Canadian Farm Business Management Program. 1.3 The audit shall also require an examination and review of: 1.3.1 Minutes of the Delivery Agent's Board of Directors meetings that apply to this Agreement; . . . /2

- 2 1.3.2 The accounting records of the Delivery Agent; and 1.3.3 Files including registrations, participants, contracts and other related documentation. 1.4 Canada reserves the right to undertake an independent audit even though such an audit may not always be performed. 1.5 Canada shall have access to audit programs and relevant documents and shall be provided with information relative to the audit, as needed. 1.6 The Delivery Agent shall make available all information requested and required by auditors, for completing the audit and shall ensure that confidential producer information shall be reviewed within the scope of any provincial confidentiality legislation. 2.0 Reporting 2.1 The auditor shall provide the audit report to the Management Committee.

The audit report shall include a

summary of the contributions, user/registration fees and other revenue payments together with an attestation or opinion in relation to the audit scope. Where financial adjustments are identified during the course of the audit they should be clearly identified. 2.2 A management letter shall be provided with the audit report and shall indicate where there have been deviations from the terms and conditions of the Agreement which have not been rectified (whether or not they materially affect the fairness of the financial statements). The management letter is to include any instances of differing

interpretation between the Delivery Agent and Canada of the terms and conditions contained in the Agreement.

SCHEDULE C Canada - British Columbia Agreement under the Canadian Farm Business Management Program 1999-2002 COMPLIANCE AUDIT SCOPE 1.0 Audit Scope 1.1 Compliance audits of the Delivery Agent shall be carried out according to generally accepted auditing standards by an independent accredited auditor or by a representative appointed by the Federal Minister.

The Management Committee shall provide advice on the need for any compliance audits. 1.2 The audit shall encompass a review of the executing of all terms and conditions of this Agreement and other authorities including at least five percent (5%) of the sub-contracts entered into pursuant to the Agreement.

The audit shall ensure that: 1.2.1 Compliance exists with the terms and conditions and other authorities affecting the expenditures of federal funds provided by the contribution program; and 1.2.2 Adequate internal financial and administrative controls exist and meet the needs of the federal/provincial/ industry program. 2.0 Reporting 2.1 An audit report shall be prepared, and the contents shall be discussed with the Delivery Agent outlining all areas of compliance and where there have been deviations from the terms and conditions of this Agreement. This report should include any instances of differing

interpretation between the Delivery Agent and Canada of any te:- or condition contained in this Agreement. A copy of this report shall be provided to the Delivery Agent.

Document details

Collection	British Columbia — Orders in Council
Citation	O.C. 920/2000
Type	order_in_council
Volume / chapter	arc oic 0920 2000
Language	en
Format	pdf
Source	PROVINCIAL
Identifier	734965deb864e983b246706011f86e57f5d66aad

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