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Supplementary Information (Tables)
Program Activity |
Actual 2006-07 |
Actual 2007-08 |
2008-09 | |||
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Main Estimates |
Planned Revenue |
Total Authorities |
Actual | |||
Biodiversity is conserved and protected | ||||||
Information Products | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
Realty (Accommodation) | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
Scientific and Professional Services | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
Regulatory Services | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
Water is clean, safe and secure | ||||||
Information Products | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
Realty (Accommodation) | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Scientific and Professional Services | 2.5 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 2.9 |
Canadians adopt approaches that ensure the sustainable use and management of natural capital and working landscapes | ||||||
Information Products | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Realty (Accommodation) | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
Scientific and Professional Services | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Regulatory Services | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Improved knowledge and information on weather and environmental conditions influences decision-making | ||||||
Information Products | 6.7 | 6.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 6.0 | 6.1 |
Realty (Accommodation) | 0.4 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 1.4 |
Scientific and Professional Services | 8.7 | 8.0 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 9.1 | 9.1 |
Canadians are informed of, and respond appropriately to, current and predicted environmental conditions | ||||||
Information Products | 37.0 | 37.2 | 37.0 | 37.0 | 37.5 | 37.3 |
Realty (Accommodation) | 0.4 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
Scientific and Professional Services | 3.2 | 3.1 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 3.7 | 3.5 |
Regulatory Services | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Miscellaneous | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Risks to Canadians, their health and their environment posed by toxic and other harmful substances are reduced | ||||||
Information Products | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
Realty (Accommodation) | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Scientific and Professional Services | 4.5 | 1.1 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Regulatory Services | 0.2 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
Canadians adopt sustainable consumption and production approaches | ||||||
Information Products | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Realty (Accommodation) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Scientific and Professional Services | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Regulatory Services | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Risks to Canadians, their health, and their environment from air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions are reduced | ||||||
Information Products | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Realty (Accommodation) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Scientific and Professional Services | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
Total Respendable Revenue | 64.8 | 66.5 | 68.2 | 68.2 | 68.1 | 67.6 |
Totals may differ between and within tables due to rounding of figures. |
Program Activity |
Actual 2006-07 |
Actual 2007-08 |
2008-09 | |||
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Main Estimates |
Planned Revenue |
Total Authorities |
Actual | |||
Biodiversity is conserved and protected | ||||||
Licenses and Permits | 3.1 | 3.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.3 |
Proceeds from the Disposal of Surplus Crown Assets | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
Regulatory Services | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
Miscellaneous | 1.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
Water is clean, safe and secure | ||||||
Proceeds from the Disposal of Surplus Crown Assets | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
Miscellaneous | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Third-Party Agreements | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 |
Canadians adopt approaches that ensure the sustainable use and management of natural capital and working landscapes | ||||||
Miscellaneous | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
Fines | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
Improved knowledge and information on weather and environmental conditions influences decision-making | ||||||
Information Products | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
Proceeds from the Disposal of Surplus Crown Assets | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
Miscellaneous | 0.6 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.1 |
Royalties | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
Scientific and Professional Services | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 0.0 |
Canadians are informed of, and respond appropriately to, current and predicted environmental conditions | ||||||
Information Products | 0.6 | 0.7 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 0.6 |
Proceeds from the Disposal of Surplus Crown Assets | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Miscellaneous | 3.9 | 3.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.6 |
Royalties | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Realty (Accomodations) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Scientific and Professional Services | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
Risks to Canadians, their health and their environment posed by toxic and other harmful substances are reduced | ||||||
Proceeds from the Disposal of Surplus Crown Assets | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Miscellaneous | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
Royalties | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
Canadians adopt sustainable consumption and production approaches | ||||||
Miscellaneous | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Royalties | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Risks to Canadians, their health, and their environment from air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions are reduced | ||||||
Proceeds from the Disposal of Surplus Crown Assets | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 |
Miscellaneous | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Royalties | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Total Non-Respendable Revenue | 11.7 | 11.7 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 10.9 |
Totals may differ between and within tables due to rounding of figures. |
This table lists various sources of respendable and non-respendable revenue. The following sets out the various types of revenue that fall under each source:
Environment Canada has had a significant increase in internal revenues from other government departments with more interdepartmental agreements than what was forecast (i.e. with Transport Canada and the Canadian Space Agency under the Atmospheric Science Program). The Department also had increased revenue from Public Safety Canada for its work on public alerting, from Transport Canada for its work with the Ice Program and from the Department of National Defence for weather services. There was also increased revenue from the Upper Air Program at Eureka. This was offset by a significant decline in anticipated revenues under the contract between Environment Canada and NAV CANADA. The other variances are due mainly to lower overall commercial and climate revenues.
User Fee | Fee Type | Fee-setting Authority | Date Last Modified | 2008-09 | Planning Years | ||||||
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Forecast Revenue |
Actual Revenue |
Full Cost |
Performance Standards 1 |
Performance Result 1 |
Fiscal Year |
Forecast Revenue |
Estimated Full Cost |
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Ocean Disposal Permit Application Fees | R | Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999), ss. 135(1); Disposal at Sea Regulations | 2001 | 200.0 | 220.0 | 1,021.0 | Each application is reviewed according to Schedule 6 of CEPA 1999 and the Disposal at Sea Regulations. This involves public notice, an application that provides detailed data, scientific review and payment of fees. Each permit is published in the Canada Gazette about 120 days after applying when the application is complete and there are no concerns on the part of other stakeholders. Under the terms of the permit fee, Environment Canada is committed to annual client meetings to review monitoring plans, conduct representative disposal site monitoring according to national guidelines, produce an annual report on activity, produce a financial summary of revenues, expenses and value for clients, and report results of monitoring to the Office for the London Convention. |
Met service standards.
Applications were reviewed within the 120-day timeframe. Advice was provided to applicants to assist in timely permit reviews. Monitoring plans were reviewed with key clients. Disposal site monitoring was conducted and reported. For more information, go to www.ec.gc.ca/seadisposal/. |
2009-10 | 200.0 | 1,021.0 |
2010-11 | 200.0 | 1,021.0 | |||||||||
2011-12 | 200.0 | 1021.0 | |||||||||
Ocean Disposal Site Monitoring Fees | R | Financial Administration Act, para. 19.1(a); Ocean Dumping Permit Fee Regulations (Site Monitoring) | 2001 | 1,400.0 | 1,078.7 | 1,150.0 | The permittee has access to a permitted site and the ability to dispose of 1000 m3 of dredged or excavated material for each $470 paid. The collected revenue is used by the Disposal at Sea Program to operate a representative national disposal site monitoring program that allows the client group as a whole to continue to have access to suitable disposal sites and demonstrates that the resource is used sustainably for the Canadian public. | Met the service standards. Permittees disposed of dredged and excavated material according to their permits. Representative monitoring was carried out in accordance with monitoring guidelines. | 2009-10 | 1,600.0 | 1,300.0 |
2010-11 | 1,600.0 | 1,300.0 | |||||||||
2011-12 | 1,600.0 | 1,300.0 | |||||||||
New Substances Notification | R |
Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, s.
328, New Substances Fees |
2009 | 327.0 | 513.5 | 3,700.0 | All notifications are reviewed and decisions taken within the prescribed timeframes. Requests are acknowledged by letter, email or fax within 10 business days of receipt. | All New Substances Notifications are processed and decisions taken within the legislative time period. Requests made by letter, email or fax are responded to 95 percent of the time within 10 days. | 2009-10 | 400.0 | 2,200 |
2010-11 | 400.0 | 2,200 | |||||||||
2011-12 | 400.0 | 2,201 | |||||||||
Migratory Bird Program: Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit | R | Migratory Bird Convention Act, 1994, s. 12; Migratory Bird Regulations C.R.C., c.1035 | 1998 (SOR/98-314) | 2,006.0 | 1,628.6 | 960.0 |
Hunting permits are sold for $8.50 at Canada Post
Corporation (CPC) outlets, and selected provincial and
private vendors from August 1 to March 10. The
performance standard is to ensure adequate numbers of
permits are available for distribution within that
timeframe.
Permits validated by the Habitat Conservation Stamp are mandatory for migratory game bird hunting. The hunter and/or his or her representative must go to a vendor that sells the permit. The permit is bought on the spot; therefore, the service standard is that the hunter can get a hunting permit upon request. People purchasing the permit should receive one within minutes of completing the transaction. The permit fee was increased by $5.00 in 1998. |
99.9 percent of permits were available to meet hunter demand within the specified time period. All permits that were purchased were delivered within minutes of purchase. There is an average of four to five complaints each year that permits were not available from CPC because the CPC outlet did not order more stock. Problems such as this are rectified by CPC within two days. | 2009-10 | 1,700.0 | 960.0 |
2010-11 | 1,700.0 | 960.0 | |||||||||
2011-12 | 1,700.0 | 960.0 | |||||||||
Migratory Bird Program: Habitat Conservation Stamp | R | Migratory Bird Convention Act, 1994, s. 12; Migratory Bird Regulations | 1991 | 2,200.0 | 1,686.1 | 2,200.0 |
Conservation Stamps are sold for $8.50 each and must be
affixed to the Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit to
validate it. The performance standard is to ensure
adequate numbers of stamps are available for
distribution at Canada Post Corporation (CPC) outlets,
and selected provincial and private vendors from August
1 to March 10. Stamps are also sold as
collectables through CPC offices and vendors selected
by Wildlife Habitat Canada (WHC). People may not
purchase a permit without the stamp pre-affixed to it;
therefore, the hunter and/or his or her representative
must go to a vendor that sells the permit. The permit
is bought on the spot; thus, the service standard is
that the hunter receives a wildlife stamp affixed to
the permit. People purchasing the permit should receive
the stamp within minutes of doing the transaction.
For collectors: Stamps bought from CPC may be purchased by mail order, telephone and fax, and at selected CPC outlets, and require a two-week processing period. Stamps bought from WHC-selected vendors may be ordered in person, by telephone and through mail order. Processing time is two weeks if not bought in person. Stamp fees increased by $1.00 in 1991. |
Enough stamps to meet hunter and collector demands were
available for purchase within the specified time
period. Stamps bought from CPC by mail order, telephone
and fax, and at selected CPC outlets were processed
within the two-week processing period. Stamps bought
from WHC-selected vendors, either in person or by
telephone or mail order, were processed within the
two-week processing period.
No complaints were received that stamps were unavailable. |
2009-10 | 1,800.0 | 2,200.0 |
2010-11 | 1,800.0 | 2,200.0 | |||||||||
2011-12 | 1,800.0 | 2,200.0 | |||||||||
Migratory Bird Program: avicultural permits, taxidermist permits and eiderdown permits | R | Migratory Bird Convention Act, 1994, s. 12; Migratory Bird Regulations | Prior to 1978 | 8.2 | 0.7 | 34.0 | These permits are issued by Environment Canada regional offices for a fee of $10.00 each after reviewing applications from the public. To be successful, there are requirements that must be met, described in the Canadian Wildlife Service Permit Policy: for example, with respect to aviculture, applicants must demonstrate that they will do wing-cliping or keep the birds in an enclosure to prevent mixing with wild populations. Each region may attach specific conditions to each permit. Permits generally expire on December 31 of the year issued. The performance standard is to review all applications received and issue permits or notify applicants of the reasons a permit is denied within 30 days of receiving the application. | All applications were processed within the 30-day timeframe, unless site inspections were required. In those cases (10 percent of all the applications), an additional 30 days were required to process the application. | 2009-10 | 8.2 | 34.0 |
2010-11 | 8.2 | 34.0 | |||||||||
2011-12 | 8.2 | 34.0 | |||||||||
Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area: Permit Sales | R | Canada Wildlife Act, s. 12; Canada Wildlife Act. Area Regulations | 2001 | 190.0 | 97.4 | 152.1 | To add to the enjoyment of hunters during the hunting season at Cap Tourmente, facilities are well maintained, with well-groomed trails and rest areas, adequate parking and sufficient washroom facilities, etc. These facilities are necessary to meet the needs of hunters, ensure that they have an enjoyable time and encourage them to return in future years. | According to a survey conducted with hunters in 2005, there is a great deal of satisfaction with the quality and condition of the facilities. | 2009-10 | 190.0 | 225.0 |
2010-11 | 190.0 | 225.0 | |||||||||
2011-12 | 190.0 | 225.0 | |||||||||
Fees charged for the processing of access requests filed under the Access to Information Act | O | Access to Information Act, ss. 11(1) and para. 77(1)d); Access to Information Regulations | 1992 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 1,155.5 |
A response provided within 30days following receipt of
request; the response time may be extended under
section 9 of the Act. A notice of extension must be
sent within 30 days after receipt of the request.
The Act provides further details: http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/A-1/218072.html. |
Statutory deadlines were met 83 percent of the time | 2009-10 | 13.5 | 1,155.0 |
2010-11 | 14.0 | 1,200.0 | |||||||||
2011-12 | 14.5 | 1,200.0 | |||||||||
Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area: Entry Sales | O | Canada Wildlife Act, s. 12; Canada Wildlife Area Regulations | 2003 | 231.0 | 152.4 | 338.2 | To add to the enjoyment of visitors during the operating season at Cap Tourmente, facilities are well maintained, with well-groomed trails and rest areas adequate parking and sufficient washroom facilities, etc. These facilities are necessary to meet the needs of visitors, ensure that they have an enjoyable time and encourage them to return in future years. In addition, visitors have access to bilingual reception and interpretative services to help them about the Wildlife Area and answer their questions. | According to feedback received from a number of visitors, there is general satisfaction with the reception and interpretative services, and the quality and condition of the facilities. | 2009-10 | 226.0 | 260.0 |
2010-11 | 226.0 | 260.0 | |||||||||
2011-12 | 226.0 | 260.0 | |||||||||
Sub-Total (R) | 6,331.2 | 5,225.0 | 9,217.1 |
|
2009-10 | 5,825.2 | 8,419.0 | ||||
2010-2011 | 5,825.2 | 8,419.0 | |||||||||
2011-2012 | 5,825.2 | 8,419.0 | |||||||||
Sub-Total (O) | 244.1 | 165.5 | 1,493.7 |
|
2009-10 | 239.5 | 1,415.0 | ||||
2010-2011 | 240.0 | 1,460.0 | |||||||||
2011-2012 | 240.5 | 1,460.0 | |||||||||
Total | 6,575.3 | 5,390.5 | 10,710.7 |
|
2009-10 | 6,064.7 | 9,834.0 | ||||
2010-2011 | 6,065.2 | 9,879.0 | |||||||||
2011-2012 | 6,065.7 | 9,879.0 |
According to prevailing legal opinion, when fees were introduced or an associated law or regulation was modified most recently prior to March 31, 2004:
A. External Fee | Service Standard2 | Performance Results3 | Stakeholder Consultation |
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Regulatory Services | |||
Ocean Disposal Permit Application Fees | Under the application fee, each application will be reviewed according to Schedule 6 of CEPA and the Disposal at Sea Regulations. This involves public notice, application that provides detailed data, scientific review and payment of fees. Each permit will be published in the Canada Gazette from about 120 days of applying if the application is complete and there are no issues from other stakeholders. Under the permit fee Environment Canada committed to annual client meetings to review monitoring plans, conduct representative disposal site monitoring according to national guidelines, produce annual report on activity, produce financial summary of revenues, expenses and value for clients, and report results to London Convention office. |
Met service standards. Applications were reviewed
within the 120-day time frame. Advice was provided to
applicants to assist timely permit reviews.
Monitoring plans were reviewed with clients in each region. Disposal site monitoring was conducted and reported. For further details, see www.ec.gc.ca/seadisposal/ |
Application
fees set in 1993 were rolled over in 2001. Regulatory
Impact Assessment Statement and multi-stakeholder
consultations were conducted before each regulation was
enacted. Multi-stakeholder consultations were carried out
from 1996 to 1998 for setting the permit fee. There was
general acceptance for the fee, but concern for how it
would be set. Permittees indicated that a proportional
volume-based fee was preferred. As well, Environment
Canada committed to regular meetings with permit holders,
reporting, and to review the fee three years after
implementation. The review was done in 2003 and its
report concluded that no change to the fee was needed.
All consultations from 1993 to 2003 involved discussion
papers, public meetings and final reports. For further
details, see www.ec.gc.ca/seadisposal/ regs/min_reg_g2_e.html |
Ocean Disposal Site Monitoring Fees | The permittee has access to a permitted site and ability to dispose of 1000 m3 of dredged or excavated material for each $470 paid. The collected revenue is used by the Disposal at Sea Program to operate a representative national disposal site monitoring program. | Met the service standards. Permittees disposed of dredged and excavated material as authorized by their permits. Representative monitoring was carried out in accordance with monitoring guidelines. |
Multi-stakeholder consultations were carried out from
1996 to 1998 for setting the permit fee. There was
general acceptance of the fee, but concern about how it
would be set. Permittees indicated that a proportional
volume-based fee was preferred. As well, Environment
Canada committed to holding regular meetings with permit
holders, reporting and reviewing the fee three years
after implementation. The review was done in 2003 and the
report concluded that no change to the fee was needed.
Further consultations were undertaken from 1993 to 2003
involving discussion papers, public meetings and final
reports. For more information, see www.ec.gc.ca/seadisposal/ regs/min_reg_g2_e.html. Current consultations are ongoing through a discussion document to examine ways of reducing or improving delivery of the fees. |
New Substances Notifications | All notifications are reviewed and decisions taken within the prescribed time frames. Requests are acknowledged by letter, e-mail or fax within 10 business days of receipt. | All New Substances Notifications are processed and decisions taken within the legislative time period. Requests made by letter, e-mail or fax are responded to 95 percent of the time within 10 days. | Amendments to the New Substances Notifications Regulations were published in the Canada Gazette, Part II in September 2005. Under the Service Delivery Improvement Initiative of the New Substances Program, the Service Charter and Standards were developed and published in 2006. As well, a notifier survey was designed in 2004 and implemented to determine areas for improvement in the Program. A second New Substances Program notifier survey will be completed in the 2009-2010 fiscal year. The results from both surveys will be used as a benchmark for the Program's improvement initiatives. |
Migratory Bird Program: Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit |
Hunting permits are sold for $8.50 at Canada Post
Corporation (CPC) outlets, and selected provincial and
private vendors from August 1 until March 10. The
performance standard is to ensure adequate numbers of
permits are available.
Permits validated by the Habitat Conservation Stamp are mandatory for migratory game bird hunting. The hunter and/or his/her representative must physically go to a vendor and purchase a Migratory Bird Hunting Permit (MBHP). Quality service is provided to the clients by vendors of the MBHP. Clients purchasing the permit receive one within minutes of completing the transaction. There are no current discussions for increasing the permit fee. |
99.9 percent of permits were available to meet hunter demand within the specified time period. All permits that were purchased were delivered within minutes of purchase. There was an average of 4-5 complaints in 2008 that permits were not available from CPC because the CPC outlet did not re-order more stock. Environment Canada has rectified this issue by ensuring that CPC and all vendors receive adequate amounts of the 2009 MBHP permits. | No recent consultations have been conducted. The revenues collected from the sale of permits are deposited directly into the Consolidated Revenue Fund. Program costs incurred by the Department to deliver the permit program come out of the Canadian Wildlife Service A-base budget. No consultations are planned for 2009-2010. |
Migratory Bird Program: Habitat Conservation Stamp |
The retail value of the Conservation Stamps is $8.50
each. The performance standard is to ensure that
adequate numbers of stamps are available for
distribution at Canada Post Corporation (CPC) offices
and selected provincial and private vendors from August
1 to March 10 of the following year. Stamps are also
sold as collectables through CPC offices and vendors
selected by Wildlife Habitat Canada (WHC).
For collectors: Stamps can be purchased from Canada Post and Wildlife Habitat Canada and their selected vendors by mail order, telephone, FAX and at selected CPC offices and require a two-week processing period. There is no current discussion to increase the fee of the stamp. |
Enough stamps to meet hunter and collector demands were
available for purchase within the specified time
period. Stamps bought from CPC by mail order, telephone
or fax, and at selected CPC outlets were processed
within the two-week processing period. Stamps, bought
from WHC and their selected vendors can be purchased in
person, by telephone and mail order, and are processed
within the two-week processing period.
No complaints have been received that stamps were unavailable. |
No consultations are planned for 2009-2010. |
Migratory Bird Program: avicultural permits, taxidermist permits and eiderdown permits | These permits are issued by Environment Canada regional offices for a fee of $10.00 each after reviewing applications from the public. To be successful, there are requirements that must be met, described in the Canadian Wildlife Service Permit Policy: for example, with respect to aviculture, applicants must demonstrate that they will do wing-cliping or keep the birds in an enclosure to prevent mixing with wild populations. Each region may attach specific conditions to each permit. Permits generally expire on December 31 of the year issued. The performance standard is to review all applications received and issue permits or notify applicants of the reasons a permit is denied within 30 days of receiving the application. | All applications were processed within the 30-day timeframe, unless site inspections were required. In those cases (10 percent of all the applications), an additional 30-60 days were required to process the application. These inspections are the responsibility of Wildlife Enforcement Division so the time frame relates directly to Officer workload. | Since revenues and costs are insignificant, and since no complaints occurred, consultations are not currently planned. |
Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area: Permit Sales | To meet the needs of hunters during the hunting season at Cap Tourmente, make sure that they enjoy their time there and come back in future years, Environment Canada ensures that there are well-maintained facilities, such as good trails, meal areas that are pleasant and appreciated by the hunters, sufficient parking spaces, and toilets. | According to a survey done of permit holders in 2005, the hunters were very satisfied with how well the facilities were maintained. | N/A |
Information Products | |||
Hydrometric Data | Services include individually negotiated contracts with provincial and territorial agencies for the provision of hydrometric data. (e.g. water quantity). | Performance results and standards are defined in contracts (e.g. quality control of data). | Consultation is done directly with clients, sometimes in partnership with the provincial representative. The recourse mechanism is defined in the contracts. During negotiations, stakeholders and Environment Canada agree on all terms before the contract is signed. |
Weather Data | Services include individually negotiated contractual arrangements with a wide variety of users for climate data (e.g. minimum and maximum temperature). Charges are generally for delivery and packaging of data. Some products are delivered via monthly subscription. | Met service standards as established in contract (e.g. quality control). | Consultation is done directly with clients (for contracts) during which the recourse mechanism is defined and client representatives are identified. During negotiations, stakeholders and Environment Canada agree on all terms before the contract is signed. |
Weather Forecasts and Products | Services include individually negotiated contracts for weather forecasts, products and services (e.g. consultations with meteorologists, graphic or weather products). | All products and services are customized to client needs. Service standards are established under contract. Most products are monitored for accuracy and consistency, and many contractual agreements include access to forecasters and service representatives when problems arise. | Contractual agreements are negotiated with clients. A client representative is identified for recourse and dispute-resolution purposes. Draft standards are being developed for standardized products, such as 1-900 telephone consultation. |
Scientific and Professional Services | |||
Laboratory and Other Scientific Services | Services include individually negotiated contracts for tests and/or analysis of crude oil samples and weathered oils, air quality, exhaust emissions and fuel consumption. Environment Canada details in the agreement the service standards. Generally, the Department provides sample bottles (washed and free of contaminants), logs samples and all pertinent field information in the Laboratory Information Management System, carries out all necessary laboratory quality assurance and quality control testing (the lab is accredited by the Canadian Association for Environmental Analytical Laboratories, under International Organization for Standardization 17025), prepares and submits reports (hard copy or spreadsheet format) on samples submitted, and provides statistical analysis of results. The number of days that the lab has to deliver results varies according to the contract. | All services are customized to client needs. Met service standards as established in contract (standards, methodology and protocols to be followed are described in the contract). Internal control processes are followed, sample results are delivered in a timely manner and discussions are held with clients to ensure that there are no complaints or concerns. Results were delivered within the previously agreed-upon time frame in 100 percent of the contracts. | Consultations are done through contractual agreements negotiated with the clients—clauses on schedule, quantity (e.g. number of samples), cost and standards, methodology and protocols to be followed are included in the contract. Stakeholders and Environment Canada agree on all terms before the contract is signed. Work does not commence until both parties have signed the agreement. |
Quality Assurance Program | Services include individually negotiated agreements and contracts with provincial, territorial and non-government agencies (i.e. providing all the documentation for quality systems). | All services and products are customized to client needs. Service standards are negotiated in the contract or agreement. | Consultation is done directly with clients (i.e. determining analysis output). The recourse mechanism is defined in existing contracts and agreements, with client representatives identified. |
Water Management Services | Services include individually negotiated agreements and contracts with provincial, territorial and non-government agencies (i.e. determining the success of the remediation by monitoring concentrations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in water samples). | All services and products are customized to client needs. Service standards are negotiated in the contract or agreement. | Consultations are done directly with clients (i.e. number of samples to be analyzed). The recourse mechanism is defined in existing contracts and agreements, with client representatives identified. |
Other Products and Services | |||
Fees charged for the processing of access requests filed under the Access to Information Act |
A response is provided within 30 days following receipt
of request; the response time may be extended under
section 9 of the Act. A notice of extension must be
sent within 30 days after receipt of the request.
The Act provides further details: http://laws.justice.gc.ca |
Environment Canada received 892 requests in 2008-2009 and completed 914 requests, including requests carried over from the previous years. An additional 254 requests were carried over to 2009-2010. | The service standard is established by the Access to Information Act and the Access to Information Regulations. Consultations with stakeholders were undertaken by the Department of Justice Canada and the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat on amendments done in 1986 and 1992. |
B. Other Information: It is the Department's practice to waive fees when the total owing per request amounts to less than $25.00. | |||
Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area: Entry Sales | To meet the needs of visitors during the Cap Tourmente operating season, make sure that their time there is pleasant and that they come back in future years, the facilities are well maintained, with good trails, meal areas that are pleasant and appreciated by the visitors, sufficient parking spaces, and toilets. Also, visitors have access to bilingual visitor and interpretation services, enabling them to learn more about the Cap Tourmente site. | According to comments gathered from some visitors, visitors are generally satisfied with the visitor and interpretation services offered and with how well the facilities are maintained. | No formal consultation was done this year. A suggestion box is available on the site, so that visitors can submit their comments and suggestions. For the planning of student visits, meetings are sometimes held in advance with teachers, in order that their expectations concerning the information disseminated and how the visits will unfold may be taken into account. |
Entry Fees: Biosphère (Montréal) | Throughout the year, visitors to the Biosphère have access to visitor services and interpretation services in the exhibition halls, guided activities on various environmental subjects and educational workshops designed especially for groups, as well as maintained facilities (exhibition halls, rest areas, lookouts, parking, etc.) | According to visitors' written comments, which are gathered daily, and evaluation sheets completed by group leaders, a majority of visitors are very satisfied with their individual or group visit experience, and with the other services. | When a group visits, the group leader (e.g. the teacher) must complete an assessment of the services received. For visits by individuals, a sample survey is done about every three years. |
Haying and Grazing (Canadian Wildlife Service Agricultural Activity) |
A standing request list ("Notice of Interest") is
searched to identify applicants interested in the
activity (e.g. haying, grazing, crop). If no interest
is shown, then a call for applications is made through
ads in local papers or other suitable means. Interested
persons are asked to fill out a Canadian Wildlife
Service (CWS) agricultural activity application form.
Application forms are reviewed to determine the most
suitable candidate and a reference check of the
candidate(s) is conducted.
The current CWS agricultural permit application form was developed in 1984, based on the Saskatchewan Environment and Resource Management, and Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food permit process. It was revised in 1988 in response to drought conditions. Permits are issued for a period of less than one year and expire on December 31 of the year issued. The fee structure for haying and grazing is based on the current rates used by Saskatchewan Environment and Resource Management, and Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food to ensure "equal service for equal fee" between departments is achieved. |
Federal lands are monitored to ensure permit conditions are being met and habitat management goals (e.g. maintain native plant community and habitat for wildlife and reduce weed and exotic species invasion) are achieved through the activity. If so, the permit will be granted in subsequent years (subject to annual review). |
The most suitable applicant is contacted to confirm his
or her interest in obtaining a permit. Discussions are
held to ensure the applicant understands and agrees to
all conditions that will be on the permit. It is also
ensured that the applicant understands the permit is
only for one season, and that if any conditions of the
permit are not followed, the permit may be immediately
revoked by the Minister.
Prospective grazing patrons must also submit a grazing plan, which is reviewed and refined as required. Changes are reviewed with the patron to make sure they understand and agree with the final grazing plan and permit conditions. |
National Pollutant Release Inventory Workshops and Seminars | The number of workshops and their length (i.e. half-day, full-day) is determined by the changes in the program each year. The changes in the program influence the needs of the participants (e.g. no changes means a moderate interest in workshops; a large amount of change generates a high interest in workshops). Therefore, a high volume of requests from participants through phone, e-mail, etc., indicates a significant need for workshops. Environment Canada assumes that 80 percent of the participants will be satisfied with the workshops, which takes into account the fact that some participants are looking for more detail while others are looking for less detail. The Department tries to rectify this by offering two types of workshops, one for experienced reporters and another for inexperienced reporters; however, some participants can only attend based on date and availability and, as a result, end up in a workshop that does not provide them with full satisfaction. As of the 2007-2008 fiscal year, participants are no longer charged for attending these workshops and seminars. | An 80 percent satisfaction rate was registered from the survey. | Participants provided input on course material, course delivery and facilities through the evaluation sheet handed out at the end of workshop. Areas of improvement were identified from participants' feedback from the survey. A report is also compiled from the survey and submitted to headquarters. |
Sable Island Logistical Support Fees |
Logistical support fees are charged to visitors to
Sable Island for such things as aircraft landing, fuel,
accommodations and access to food supplies, etc.
Recovery of costs is for work performed on the island
for various projects.
Specific fees are included in the Canadian Coast Guard's Visitors Guide provided to clients when they initially request permission to visit. |
Operational groups that work on Sable Island are satisfied with the services they receive and the subsequent fees that are charged. All fees are derived by computing the true costs of delivering the service(s). Fees are presented to clients in a very transparent manner so that they are fully aware of which service they are paying for and the associated cost. Some short-term visitors have expressed their unhappiness with the costs, due to their limited resources. Again, these fees are supported by the fact that they reflect the true costs of delivering the service(s). Close to 95 percent of clients were satisfied in 2008-2009. | Fees are calculated on a strict cost-recovery basis; Environment Canada is not generating a profit. Stakeholders are advised of logistical fees in advance of using services on Sable Island. |
Publications and Publication Services |
Most publications are provided free of charge. Some
publications are sold to cover the printing costs of
the Publications Section and to underwrite the cost of
production (translation, editing, design and layout).
Publications are promoted through various vehicles and tools, including online catalogues, conferences, trade fairs, promotional flyers, and the Canada Gazette. Clients include departments, corporations, institutions, as well as the public. Orders are received online via an ordering site or by phone, e-mail and fax. Each order is treated chronologically, and an order-tracking system is in place. Orders are categorized by priority, with those involving legal statutes, ministerial enquiries and rush orders being treated as high priorities. Turn-around time for individual orders (invoicing, packaging and shipping) is within three to five working days. The packaging and shipping is done at a dedicated facility (Distribution Centre, 151 Jean-Proux, Gatineau QC K1A 0H3). Items are shipped by Canada Post for the most part, unless the client chooses alternative means, in which the Department fully recovers the associated costs. In addition to sending publications out by mail, publications are also distributed through government libraries, electronic distribution, and conferences. |
The online ordering set-up has a built-in tracking
system. For audit purposes, all supporting
documentation (purchase orders, requests, etc.) is
attached to the invoice. Most items are prepaid, with
the exception of purchases by other government
departments and Canadian companies that are set up for
purchase orders. For international orders, Environment
Canada asks for prepayment before shipping the items in
an effort to prevent having to recover small amounts at
year-end.
The only delays experienced in the past involved reprinting. The online order tracking system allows Environment Canada staff to view the orders, post invoices, and work order and shipping information, and to chronologically list all correspondence with the client. Items are categorized as PENDING, PROCESSING and COMPLETED, and are viewed daily to make sure that all orders are completed in a timely fashion. |
Clients may call the 1-800 number to voice concerns and complaints. |
As established in the Policy on Service Standards for External Fees:
As established in the Policy on Service Standards for External Fees:
Performance results are not legally subject to section 5.1 of the User Fees Act regarding fee reductions for unachieved performance.
Current Estimated Total Cost |
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Planned Spending |
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Improved knowledge and information on weather and environmental conditions influences decision-making Projects | |||||||
Projects | |||||||
Weather station construction Eureka, N.W.T.: Generator Replacement Phase (EPA) (Project Completed) | 15.4 | 0.1 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1.1 |
Supercomputer Facility Upgrade to Electrical and Cooling Capacity (EPA) (Project close-out phase) | 6.1 | 0.6 | 2.9 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
Modernization of the Climate Observing Program (EPA) | 8.6 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
UPS Replacement, Dorval Facility (EPA) (Project Implementation) | 10.6 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
Total | 40.7 | 1.8 | 5.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.8 |
Totals may differ between and within tables due to rounding of figures.
Notes:
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contributions to support environmental and sustainable development initiatives
2. Start Date: August 1999
3. End Date: March 31, 2010
4. Description: The purpose of this class contribution is to enable Canadian groups, associations and organizations to become actively involved in environmental and sustainable development initiatives while accommodating regional ecosystem and socio-economic considerations. Contributions enable recipients to plan, manage and complete environmental and sustainable development initiatives at the regional or ecosystem level. This funding also serves to increase awareness and understanding of environmental and sustainable development issues and to encourage environmentally responsible action.
5. Strategic Outcomes
6. Results Achieved: The progress made is reflected through the delivery of Environment Canada's programs and results reported in Section II of the 2008-2009 Departmental Performance Report. This class contribution facilitates access, on a national level, to existing knowledge, tools and methods for making good decisions on the environment and sustainable development that are appropriate, given the social, cultural and economic contexts.
13. Program Activity: |
7. Actual Spending 2006-07 |
8. Actual Spending 2007-08 |
9. Planned Spending 2008-09 |
10. Total Authorities 2008-09 |
11. Actual Spending 2008-09 |
12. Variance(s) |
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Biodiversity is conserved and protected | 7.3 | 13.0 | 16.1 | 14.6 | 11.2 | 4.9 |
Water is clean, safe and secure | 0.2 | 2.8 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 3.0 | (2.5) |
Canadians adopt approaches that ensure the sustainable use and management of natural capital and working landscapes | 6.6 | 5.0 | 5.4 | 4.9 | 5.2 | 0.2 |
Improved knowledge and information on weather and environmental conditions influences decision-making | 0.2 | - | 0.2 | 0.1 | - | 0.2 |
Canadians are informed of, and respond appropriately to, current and predicted environmental conditions | 1.2 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
Risks to Canadians, their health and their environment posed by toxic and other harmful substances are reduced | 2.6 | - | 3.2 | 2.9 | 0.4 | 2.8 |
Canadians adopt sustainable consumption and production approaches | 0.1 | 4.3 | 0.9 | - | 1.4 | (0.5) |
Risks to Canadians, their health and their environment from air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions are reduced | - | 1.1 | 3.2 | 1.7 | 4.1 | (0.9) |
14. Total Contributions | 18.2 | 26.3 | 30.8 | 25.9 | 25.8 | 4.9 |
15. Total Program Activities | 18.2 | 26.3 | 30.8 | 25.9 | 25.8 | 4.9 |
Totals may differ between and within tables due to rounding of figures. |
16. Comment(s) on Variance(s): This is one of the Department's class authorities. A number of projects implemented in 2008-2009 fell more correctly into the class "Contributions to support environmental research and development."
17. Audit Completed or Planned: Currently at the reporting stage; findings to be tabled internally to the Departmental Evaluation Committee in 2009-2010.
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Habitat Stewardship Contribution Program
2. Start Date: August 20, 2000
3. End Date: March 31, 2014
4. Description: The purpose of this contribution is to contribute to the recovery of endangered, threatened, and other species of concern, and to prevent other species from becoming a conservation concern, by engaging Canadians in conservation actions to benefit wildlife; and to enable non-governmental organizations, landowners, the private sector, Aboriginal organizations, educational institutions, community groups and other levels of government to plan, manage and complete projects that will achieve the program goal.
5. Strategic Outcome: Canada's natural capital is restored, conserved and enhanced
6. Results Achieved: From April 2008 to March 2009, the Habitat Stewardship Program (HSP) contributed $11.9 million to 215 projects addressing terrestrial and aquatic species-at-risk issues in all provinces and territories. The HSP directed $46 million (HSP plus matching funds) to projects addressing both habitat conservation and threat mitigation issues. These stewardship activities benefited more than 350 species at risk designated by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC). Activities such as monitoring, surveys and inventory work as well as the collection of traditional ecological knowledge, evaluation, and program planning and development activities directly involved more than 19 000 people, and 11 000 people participated in projects aiming at reducing or mitigating threats to species at risk. More than 1900 landowners participated in conservation activities leading to the protection of 24 200 ha of habitat through legally binding protection measures and to an additional 311 000 ha through non-binding protection measures. Moreover, 19 000 ha of habitat and 250 km of shoreline were improved, thanks to the involvement of 6000 people.
13. Program Activity |
7. Actual Spending 2006-07 |
8. Actual Spending 2007-08 |
9. Planned Spending 2008-09 |
10. Total Authorities 2008-09 |
11. Actual Spending 2008-09 |
12. Variance(s) |
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Biodiversity is conserved and protected | 8.9 | 9.6 | 13.0 | 12.8 | 11.8 | 1.2 |
14. Total Contribution | 8.9 | 9.6 | 13.0 | 12.8 | 11.8 | 1.2 |
15. Total Program Activity | 8.9 | 9.6 | 13.0 | 12.8 | 11.8 | 1.2 |
Totals may differ between and within tables due to rounding of figures. |
16. Comment(s) on Variance(s): The first round of project proposals was undersubscribed. Approval of the second round of project proposals was delayed until late fall 2008 such that it became too late to implement the projects within the 2008-2009 fiscal year. Simplified approval processes and targeted promotion will lead to the full utilization of the funds in 2009-2010.
17. Audit Completed or Planned: Summative evaluation initiated in 2008-2009. Findings and recommendations to be available in June 2009.
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contributions to EcoAction Community Funding Initiative
2. Start Date: 1998
3. End Date: March 31, 2010
4. Description: Provides financial support to non-profit organizations to undertake environmental projects that yield positive, measurable results and increase public capacity and awareness at the community level.
5. Strategic Outcome: Canada's natural capital is restored conserved and enhanced
6. Results Achieved: The not-for-profit sector is able to leverage funding from other partners, including provinces, territories, the private sector and other non-governmental organizations to deliver projects that produce real environmental results and engage Canadians in protecting the environment. On average, funded projects leverage contributions from partners worth $2.26 for every dollar invested by the Department.
Since the creation of the EcoAction program in 1995:
13. Program Activity |
7. Actual Spending 2006-07 |
8. Actual Spending 2007-08 |
9. Planned Spending 2008-09 |
10. Total Authorities 2008-09 |
11. Actual Spending 2008-09 |
12. Variance(s) |
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Canadians adopt approaches that ensure the sustainable use and management of natural capital and working landscapes | 4.6 | 3.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.3 | 0.7 |
14. Total Contribution | 4.6 | 3.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.3 | 0.7 |
15. Total Program Activity | 4.6 | 3.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.3 | 0.7 |
Totals may differ between and within tables due to rounding of figures. |
16. Comment(s) on Variance(s): The 2008-2009 variance in contribution spending is a result of departmental funding delays.
17. Audit Completed or Planned: A program evaluation covering the 2004-2005 to 2008-2009 fiscal years was completed in 2008-2009, as required by Treasury Board for program renewal. The evaluation examined the program's relevance, success, cost-effectiveness, and design and delivery. Overall, the evaluation of the program was positive. Key findings indicated that the program is aligned with federal priorities; there is a continued need for the program; the program is successful in reaching its intended audiences; the program is working towards achieving its intended outcomes; the program provides good value for money (leveraging $2.26:$1); and has achieved high client satisfaction. The evaluation noted that some areas required improvement: addressing confusion among program staff on the decision-making process; improving program monitoring activities; and assessing the long-term impact of funded projects. The evaluation acknowledged that high administrative costs of the program are a result of program design and the focus on client service; however, some improvements could be made to increase cost-efficiency.
Recommendations focused on improving program forms and tools, examining roles, responsibilities and processes, and improving the program's ability to demonstrate results. The program agrees with the recommendations. The action plan to implement these improvements was approved by the responsible senior management board.
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contributions to Support Canada's International Commitments
2. Start Date: June 1999
3. End Date: March 31, 2010
4. Description: The purpose of this class contribution is to sustain and enhance Canada 's participation in international multilateral and bilateral environmental organizations, agreements and protocols; ensure that Canadian interests are represented in international forums relating to environmental issues; facilitate the participation of developing countries in global environmental and sustainable development issues; and build, strengthen and maintain Canada's links with the international community on global environmental and sustainable development issues.
5. Strategic Outcomes
6. Results Achieved: The results achieved and progress made are reflected through program delivery. This class contribution facilitates access on a national level to existing knowledge tools and methods for making good policy decisions on the environment and health that are appropriate, given the social, cultural and economic contexts.
13. Program Activity |
7. Actual Spending 2006-07 |
8. Actual Spending 2007-08 |
9. Planned Spending 2008-09 |
10. Total Authorities 2008-09 |
11. Actual Spending 2008-09 |
12. Variance(s) |
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Biodiversity is conserved and protected | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 1.5 | (1.2) |
Improved knowledge and information on weather and environmental conditions influences decision-making | - | 0.2 | - | - | 0.9 | (0.9) |
Canadians are informed of, and respond appropriately to, current and predicted environmental conditions | 0.4 | 3.5 | 2.0 | 4.9 | 4.2 | (2.2) |
Risks to Canadians, their health and their environment posed by toxic and other harmful substances are reduced | - | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.7 | (0.6) |
Canadians adopt sustainable consumption and production approaches | - | 3.6 | - | - | - | - |
Risks to Canadians, their health and their environment from air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions are reduced | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.51 | 1.2 | - | 0.5 |
Canadians adopt approaches that ensure the sustainable use and management of natural capital and working landscapes | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | - |
14. Total Contributions | 2.2 | 8.5 | 2.9 | 7.2 | 7.3 | (4.4) |
15. Total Program Activities | 2.2 | 8.5 | 2.9 | 7.2 | 7.3 | (4.4) |
Totals may differ between and within tables due to rounding of figures. |
16. Comment(s) on Variance(s): Opportunity to advance contribution agreements before the end of the fiscal year was available resulting in spending more than planned in this grants and contributions program.
17. Audit Completed or Planned: Currently at the reporting stage; findings to be tabled internally to the Departmental Evaluation Committee in 2009-2010.
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contributions to support environmental research and development
2. Start Date: June 1999
3. End Date: March 31, 2010
4. Description: The purpose of this class is to stimulate, increase or improve scientific knowledge and information, to support the promotion and coordination of research and development in areas that support Environment Canada's objectives, such as wildlife, toxicology, climate change and atmospheric studies.
5. Strategic Outcomes
6. Results Achieved: Environment Canada continued ongoing relationships with a number of Canadian universities on a wide variety of initiatives, resulting in increases in knowledge in atmospheric sciences, toxic chemicals, water and the impacts of pollutants on water, wildlife and the impacts of pollutants on wildlife.
13. Program Activity |
7. Actual Spending 2006-072 |
8. Actual Spending 2007-08 |
9. Planned Spending 2008-09 |
10. Total Authorities 2008-09 |
11. Actual Spending 2008-09 |
12. Variance(s) |
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Biodiversity is conserved and protected | 3.0 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 2.5 | 2.2 | (1.2) |
Water is clean, safe and secure | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.7 | (0.5) |
Improved knowledge and information on weather and environmental conditions influences decision-making | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.7 | (0.4) |
Canadians are informed of, and respond appropriately to, current and predicted environmental conditions | 0.0 | 0.4 | - | - | 1.1 | (1.1) |
Risks to Canadians, their health and their environment posed by toxic and other harmful substances are reduced | 0.7 | 0.2 | - | - | 0.2 | (0.2) |
Canadians adopt sustainable consumption and production approaches | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
Risks to Canadians, their health and their environment from air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions are reduced | - | 0.1 | - | - | 0.3 | (0.3) |
14. Total Contributions | 4.2 | 4.4 | 2.2 | 5.7 | 5.7 | (3.4) |
15. Total Program Activities | 4.2 | 4.4 | 2.2 | 5.7 | 5.7 | (3.4) |
Totals may differ between and within tables due to rounding of figures. |
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Harbourfront Centre Funding Program
2. Start Date: March 2006
3. End Date: March 31, 2011
4. Description: The primary objective of the Harbourfront Centre Funding Program (HCFP) is to provide operational funding support to the Harbourfront Centre until March 31, 2011. Such support will assist the Centre in covering its fixed operational costs. It will also facilitate its ability to leverage funding from other levels of government and pursue other revenue-generating strategies that will allow the organization to provide the general public with continued access to cultural, recreational and educational programs and activities in Toronto's Waterfront Area.
5. Strategic Outcome: Sustainable urban development and infrastructure renewal in the Toronto Waterfront Area
6. Results Achieved: 2008-2009 was a transitional year for the HCFP, since responsibility for the program was transferred from the Minister of the Environment to the Minister of Finance, as of October 30, 2008. The program fulfilled the planned results set out in Environment Canada's 2008-2009 Report on Plans and Priorities, since it provided a stable foundation for the Harbourfront Centre's administration and operations, and ongoing community access to the site and capital facilities. The Centre spent 100 percent of the $5 million federal contribution it received in 2008-2009 and remained open, providing community and cultural programming for the general public in Toronto Waterfront Area.
13. Program Activity |
7. Actual Spending 2006-072 |
8. Actual Spending 2007-08 |
9. Planned Spending 2008-09 |
10. Total Authorities 2008-09 |
11. Actual Spending 2008-09 |
12. Variance(s) |
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Harbourfront Centre Funding Program | - | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | - |
14. Total Contributions | - | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | - |
15. Total Program Activity | - | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | - |
Totals may differ between and within tables due to rounding of figures. |
16. Comment(s) on Variance(s): N/A
17. Audit Completed or Planned: A March 2009 on-site federal desk audit of the HCFP concluded that the funds were being spent according to the terms and conditions of the program.
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Initiative
2. Start Date: April 2001
3. End Date: March 31, 2011
4. Description: The Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Initiative is both an infrastructure and an urban renewal investment. The goals of the initiative include positioning Canada, Ontario and Toronto in the new economy and thus ensuring Canada's continued success in the global economy. This includes increasing economic growth and development opportunities, recognizing the intrinsic links between economic, social and environmental health, enhancing the quality of life in Toronto, and encouraging sustainable urban development.
5. Strategic Outcome: Sustainable urban development and infrastructure renewal in the Toronto Waterfront Area
6. Results Achieved: 2008-2009 was a transitional year for the initiative, since responsibility for it transferred from the Minister of the Environment to the Minister of Finance, as of October 30, 2008. Eleven projects receiving federal funding were completed and closed during 2008-2009. Most of these involved preliminary design, with the bulk of the construction expected to occur during the remainder of the initiative, which is currently slated to sunset on March 31, 2011. Projects that were completed and opened for public use during 2008-2009 include the Spadina Wave Deck to enhance pedestrian access to the Lake Ontario waterfront and the 3.6-hectare Cherry Beach Transitional Sports Fields in a brownfield area in Toronto's Port Lands district. Capital work is ongoing on several other projects receiving federal funding.
13. Program Activity |
7. Actual Spending 2006-073 |
8. Actual Spending 2007-08 |
9. Planned Spending 2008-09 |
10. Total Authorities 2008-09 |
11. Actual Spending 2008-09 |
12. Variance(s) |
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Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Initiative | 34.5 | 39.4 | 85.0 | 85.7 | 77.4 | 7.6 |
14. Total Contributions | 34.5 | 39.4 | 85.0 | 85.7 | 77.4 | 7.6 |
15. Total Program Activity | 34.5 | 39.4 | 85.0 | 85.7 | 77.4 | 7.6 |
Totals may differ between and within tables due to rounding of figures. |
16. Comment(s) on Variance(s): Due to the nature and environment in which the Initiative works (e.g. construction delays due to labour disputes and bad weather; challenges of getting all three levels of government to approve and sign certain contribution agreements), the entire budget was not spent within the fiscal year. All lapsed funding has been reprofiled to future years to be spent in its entirety.
17. Audit Completed or Planned: Evaluation completed; posted on Environment Canada's website at http://ec.gc.ca/doc/ae-ve/2008-09/638/toc_eng.htm. An external audit of the Western Beaches Watercourse Facility and an internal desk audit of the Port Lands Preparation Contribution Agreement were carried out in 2008-2009 as per the annual federally led tri-governmental audit plan.
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Grant to the Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology
2. Start Date: April 1, 2007
3. End Date: September 30, 2027 (the last appropriation by Parliament will be in fiscal year 2014-2015, with the last disbursement to Sustainable Development Technology Canada [SDTC] by March 31, 2017)
4. Description: The Foundation will provide grants with conditional repayment terms to eligible recipients for the establishment of first-of-kind, large, demonstration-scale facilities producing next-generation renewable fuels. These facilities must involve both non-conventional technologies and non-traditional feedstocks and be built in Canada, using representative Canadian feedstock. Selection will be based on an in-depth due diligence process developed to assess applications for funding using a roster of biofuels experts and a project review committee.
Since next-generation technologies are capital-equipment-intensive, they constitute a greater debt financing risk. The support provided by the NextGen Biofuels Fund will encourage the retention and growth of technology expertise and innovation capacity for next-generation renewable fuels production in Canada.
Of the $500 million in total funding, $200 million is statutory, with the remaining $300 million being appropriated funding spread over seven fiscal years, beginning in 2008-2009 and ending in 2014-2015.4
5. Strategic Outcome: Canadians and their environment are protected from the effects of pollution and waste
6. Results Achieved: To date, SDTC has received one formal application for funding under the NextGen Biofuels Fund. SDTC is tracking approximately 100 companies as potential applicants both from Canada and abroad. Of these, four have expressed a strong interest in submitting an application in 2009.
The NextGen Biofuels Fund adopted a project assurance process based on best practices used by multinational companies. From end to end, there are seven phases and five decision gates. The Fund also assembled a roster of biofuels experts to assist with the in-depth due diligence exercises required to assess applications for funding. The Project Review Committee was created to support the review of applications. The SDTC Board of Directors approved the NextGen Biofuels Fund Evaluation Framework.
13. Program Activity |
7. Actual Spending 2006-07 |
8. Actual Spending 2007-08 |
9. Planned Spending 2008-09 |
10. Total Authorities 2008-09 |
11. Actual Spending 2008-09 |
12. Variance(s) |
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Canadians adopt sustainable consumption and production approaches | - | 1.6 | 12.5 | 31.5 | 31.5 | (19.0) |
14. Total Grants** | - | 1.6 | 12.5 | 31.5 | 31.5 | (19.0) |
15. Total Program Activity | - | 1.6 | 12.5 | 31.5 | 31.5 | (19.0) |
Totals may differ between and within tables due to rounding of figures. |
16. Comment(s) on Variance(s): The variance is due to a statutory payment of $19.0 million issued over and above the planned $12.5 million included in Environment Canada's Main Estimates.
17. Audit Completed or Planned: No audit was planned or performed; performance will be assessed through the departmental Science and Technology Plan that is being completed.
Notes:
* Actual spending by SDTC was significantly less than the payments made to SDTC (based on the estimates provided in SDTC's Cash Flow Statements), because the anticipated payments to projects have been delayed (no new projects have been announced yet). The NextGen Biofuels Fund had an opening balance of $65.3 million, as of December 31, 2008. Accordingly, SDTC will have on hand the funds that it has estimated as its requirements for the period from January 1, 2009, to March 31, 2010.
** These grants are Environment Canada's portion of payments made to SDTC based on Cash Flow Statements received from the Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology. Funding is divided equally between Natural Resources Canada and Environment Canada.
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Vehicle Scrappage
2. Start date: April 1, 2007
3. End date: March 31, 2011
4. Description: The National Vehicle Scrappage Program will provide incentives to encourage Canadians to retire their old vehicles sooner than planned. These incentives will promote sustainable transportation and will provide Canadians with an opportunity to take concrete actions to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
5. Strategic Outcome: Canadians and their environment are protected from the effects of pollution and waste
6. Results Achieved
13. Program Activity |
7. Actual Spending 2006-07 |
8. Actual Spending 2007-08 |
9. Planned Spending 2008-09 |
10. Total Authorities 2008-09 |
11. Actual Spending 2008-09 |
12. Variance(s) |
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Risks to Canadians, their health, and their environment from air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions are reduced | - | 0.2 | 23.0 | 23.0 | 4.6 | 18.4 |
14. Total Contributions | - | 0.2 | 23.0 | 23.0 | 4.6 | 18.4 |
15. Total Program Activity | - | 0.2 | 23.0 | 23.0 | 4.6 | 18.4 |
Totals may differ between and within tables due to rounding of figures. |
16. Comment(s) on Variance(s): Actual spending in 2008-2009 was lower than planned due to a delay in program launch. Of the approved funding of $23 million, $12.8 million was reprofiled to fiscal years 2009-2010 and 2010-2011. 3.8 million of expenditures are reflected in the class "Contributions to support environmental and sustainable developmental initiatives", since the Department obtained permission to use the two authorities for this program for this year.
17. Audit Completed or Planned
1. Name of Recipient: Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)
2. Start Date: March 2001 (Sustainable Development Technology Fund) and April 2007 (NextGen Biofuels Fund)
3. End Date: June 2015 (Sustainable Development Technology Fund) and September 2027 (NextGen Biofuels Fund)
4. Total Funding: $1.05 billion (Environment Canada's share is $525 million)5
5. Description
6. Strategic Outcome(s): Canadians and their environment are protected from the effects of pollution and waste
7. Summary of Results Achieved by the Recipient: In 2008, under the Sustainable Development Technology Fund, SDTC announced that 34 projects were approved for funding in 2008, with SDTC providing $105 million or 30 percent of the total eligible project value of $355 million. Since its inception, SDTC has provided $376 million for 154 projects, with a total project value of $1.3 billion and the potential for 5 to 12Mt of CO2 emission reductions annually by 2012. Under the new NextGen Biofuels Fund, SDTC received one formal application in 2008 and expects four more in 2009. Currently, SDTC is tracking 100 companies as potential applicants, but there were no allocations in 2008. As expected, project disbursement payments from the Sustainable Development Technology Fund are projected to increase as the number of completed projects increases. Disbursement payments are projected to be $85 million in 2010 and $60 million in 2009, compared to $41 million in 2008 and $28 million in 2007. As of December 2008, $126 million has been disbursed under the Sustainable Development Technology Fund. As required by legislation, SDTC submitted its annual report documents on time to both Environment Canada and Natural Resources Canada and posted these on the SDTC website, making them available to the public.
14. Program Activity: | 8.
Actual Spending 2006-07 |
9.
Actual Spending 2007-08 |
10.
Planned Spending 2008-09 |
11.
Total Authorities 2008-09 |
12.
Actual Spending 2008-09 |
13. Variance(s) |
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Canadians adopt sustainable consumption and production approaches | - | - | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | - |
- | (S) 1.6 | - | (S) 19.0 | (S) 19.0 | (19.0) | |
Total Program Activity | - | 1.6 | 12.5 | 31.5 | 31.5 | (19.0) |
Totals may differ between and within tables due to rounding of figures. |
15. Comments on Variance(s): The above financial data pertain to the NextGen Biofuels Fund only. The variance is due to a statutory payment of $19.0 million issued over and above the planned $12.5 million included in Environment Canada 's Main Estimates. The last payment to SDTC for the Sustainable Development Technology Fund occurred in 2005.
16. Significant Evaluation Findings by the Recipient During the Reporting Year and Future Plan: As per Funding Agreement Three for the Sustainable Development Technology Fund, SDTC has engaged an independent third party to conduct its second interim evaluation. The evaluation report will be submitted by June 20, 2009, for operations up to December 31, 2008, and will assess whether the Fund is meeting its purposes and objectives, and whether adjustments to the program can and should be made. The "Evaluation by Canada" is optional at any time. There was no evaluation in 2008 of the NextGen Biofuels Fund, since it is new. The first of three interim evaluations for that fund is required in November 2012.
17. Significant Audit Findings by the Recipient During the Reporting Year and Future Plan: There was no performance audit in 2008, except for the standard financial audit required for the financial data in the SDTC annual report. However, the "Value-for-money (Performance) Audit" for the Sustainable Development Technology Fund will be initiated in the 2009-2010 fiscal year (which is equivalent to once every five years, as per Funding Agreement Three).
18. URL to Recipient's Site: www.sdtc.ca
1. Name of Recipient: Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Green Municipal Fund (GMF); formerly known as the Green Municipal Enabling Fund and the Green Municipal Investment Fund
2. Start Date: February 2000
3. End Date: In perpetuity
4. Total Funding: $550 million (Environment Canada's share is $275 million)
5. Description: The intent of the GMF is to encourage investment in environmental municipal infrastructure. Specifically, the priorities of the fund are to have a positive impact on the health and quality of life of Canadians by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving local air, water and soil quality, and promoting renewable energy by supporting environmental studies and projects within the municipal sector.
The GMF is co-funded equally by Natural Resources Canada and Environment Canada, which manage the fund at arm's length, creating a strong partnership between the FCM and the Government of Canada. The FCM Board of Directors, formally designated as the decision-making body for the funds, is advised by a 15-member council that includes five federal appointees. The council plays a key role, supported by the FCM Secretariat and the GMF Peer Review Committee.
Created in Budget 2000 with an endowment of $125 million, the Green Municipal Enabling Fund and Green Municipal Investment Fund were doubled in Budget 2002 with an additional $125 million.
The $50 million Green Municipal Enabling Fund provided grants to support feasibility studies to increase municipal expertise and knowledge of leading-edge environmental technologies and practices. The $200 million Green Municipal Investment Fund has provided loans and loan guarantees to leverage municipal investment in innovative environmental infrastructure projects.
Budget 2005 announced $300 million of additional funding for the 2004-2005 fiscal year.
With Budget 2005, the two funds were merged into one fund known as the Green Municipal Fund, combining the $250 million from the old funds with the new $300 million into a revolving fund. This fund supports grants, loans and loan guarantees, and is consistent with the purpose and intent of the original agreements. Of the total amount in this fund, $150 million is to be used exclusively to provide loans for the cleanup and redevelopment of brownfields.
The amount of GMF financing available to municipalities is directly related to the environmental benefits and/or innovation of the projects undertaken, with grant-loan combinations of up to 80 percent of eligible costs available for projects with exceptional environmental benefits.
6. Strategic Outcome(s): Canadians and their environment are protected from the effects of pollution and waste
7. Summary of Results Achieved by the Recipient: Findings on the results achieved by the recipient are available in the recipient's annual report.
14. Program Activity: | 8.
Actual Spending 2006-07 |
9.
Actual Spending 2007-08 |
10.
Planned Spending 2008-09 |
11.
Total Authorities 2008-09 |
12.
Actual Spending 2008-09 |
13. Variance(s) |
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Canadians adopt sustainable consumption and production approaches | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Totals may differ between and within tables due to rounding of figures. |
15. Comments on Variance(s): The Green Municipal Fund is administered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, as per the Funding Agreement (2005).
16. Significant Evaluation Findings by the Recipient During the Reporting Year and Future Plan: N/A
17. Significant Audit Findings by the Recipient During the Reporting year and Future Plan:
18. URL to Recipient's Site: www.fcm.ca
1. Name of Recipient: Nature Conservancy of Canada
2. Start Date: March 2007
3. End Date: In perpetuity (until the total funding is expended)
4. Total Funding: $225 million
5. Description: The Nature Conservancy of Canada works to ensure the long-term protection of biodiversity by placing funds into a stewardship endowment to support the ongoing management and restoration of habitat and the recovery of species at risk. The Conservancy focuses on working with private landowners to secure ecologically significant lands that have been identified as priorities for conservation action. To that effect, the Conservancy acquires and preserves land through one of four methods: land purchase, land donations, conservation easements or relinquishment of rights. The goal of the program is to secure 200,000 hectares of private land for conservation.
6. Strategic Outcome(s): Canada's natural capital is restored, conserved and enhanced
7. Summary of Results Achieved by the Recipient: A statutory payment was issued to the Nature Conservancy of Canada as per the Government's commitment in the 2008 Budget. As of the end of March 2009, the Conservancy has drawn $116 million under the federal allocation. To date, the Conservancy has raised more than $90 million in matching funds and pledges from private and other public sources, and received donations of conservation lands and easements valued at $88 million from private landowners, for a total of $178 million. The organization is on track to more than match the federal investment of $225 million over the life of the program. The Conservancy and its partners have now secured more than 102,000 hectares of land, through more than 324 land transactions. These lands are found in every province and provide habitat for at least 74 species at risk.
14. Program Activity: | 8.
Actual Spending 2006-07 |
9.
Actual Spending 2007-08 |
10.
Planned Spending 2008-09 |
11.
Total Authorities 2008-09 |
12.
Actual Spending 2008-09 |
13. Variance(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Biodiversity is conserved and protected | - | 70.2 | - | 46.1 | 46.1 | (46.1) |
Totals may differ between and within tables due to rounding of figures. |
15. Comments on Variance(s): This conditional grant was fully accounted for in the 2006-2007 fiscal year. Payments made under the grant are based on the Conservancy's fiscal year, which commences on July 1, 2009. Installments under the grant were $70.2 million in 2007-2008 and $46.1 million in 2008-2009.
16. Significant Evaluation Findings by the Recipient During the Reporting Year and Future Plan: No program evaluation has been conducted to date. The first annual progress report spanning April 1, 2007, to June 30, 2008, was received from the Conservancy on May 14, 2009, and was deemed to be satisfactory. Program evaluations are to be carried out no less frequently than every five years from the date of the agreement and when the fund has been expended.
17. Significant Audit Findings by the Recipient During the Reporting Year and Future Plan: A financial audit, dated June 30 2008, was conducted by Ernst & Young to inform the first annual progress report on the program, spanning April 1, 2007, to June 30, 2008. The auditor's report indicated that "...the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as at June 30, 2008 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the fifteen-month period then ended in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles … except for the effect of adjustments, if any, which we might have determined to be necessary had we been able to obtain detailed supporting documentation for expenses incurred by Ducks Unlimited Canada" as per the sub-agreement between the Conservancy and Ducks Unlimited Canada. (Note: Ducks Unlimited Canada employs a "pooling and deeming" accounting process to allocate funds and track the progress of their various programs. Since the Natural Areas Conservation Plans Annual Progress Report, Environment Canada has indicated "acceptance as appropriate" of Ducks Unlimited's pooling and deeming system, therefore allowing the auditor's disclaimer about Ducks Unlimited to become a non-issue. This has been reviewed by Environment Canada's Finance and Audit and Evaluation branches.)
18. URL to Recipient's Site: www.natureconservancy.ca/site/PageServer
1. Name of Recipient: Canadian Foundation for Climate and Atmospheric Sciences
2. Start Date: February 2000
3. End Date: March 2011
4. Total Funding: $110 million (a one-time $60 million grant to be disbursed over six years was received in 2001; a second grant of $50 million to be disbursed by the end of March 2011 was received in 2004)
5. Description: To invest strategically in excellent university-based research in climate and atmospheric sciences to do the following:
6. Strategic Outcome(s): Weather and environmental predictions and services reduce risks and contribute to the well-being of Canadians
7. Summary of Results Achieved by the Recipient: In 2008-2009, the Foundation assessed 73 requests for short-term research projects and nine requests for network supplements. It funded 29 projects for two years, for an application success rate of 40 percent. Seven network supplements were approved, to enhance the outreach, research integration and coordination, and data management and communications activities of existing networks. The competition addressed priorities outlined in the Government's Science and Technology Strategy, Mobilizing Science and Technology to Canada's Advantage, and other federal policy documents. The competition also encouraged interdisciplinary projects associated with northern climate, water resources, extreme weather, ice and snow, and air quality. In accordance with the Foundation's communications strategy, staff worked with university offices to optimize publicity on grants.
14. Program Activity: | 8.
Actual Spending 2006-07 |
9.
Actual Spending 2007-08 |
10.
Planned Spending 2008-09 |
11.
Total Authorities 2008-09 |
12.
Actual Spending 2008-09 |
13. Variance(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Improved knowledge and information on weather and environmental conditions influences decision-making | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Totals may differ between and within tables due to rounding of figures. |
15. Comments on Variance(s): N/A
16. Significant Evaluation Findings by the Recipient During the Reporting Year and Future Plan: Mandatory evaluation of the Foundation is planned for 2010.
17. Significant Audit Findings by the Recipient During the Reporting Year and Future Plan: The Foundation tracks the progress, management and outputs of networks and projects through meetings, reports and audits. During 2008, the Foundation received independent performance audit reports on one project and one network, and commissioned two more.
18. URL to Recipient's Site: www.cfcas.org/
1. Name of Recipient: Clayoquot Biosphere Trust
2. Start Date: February 2000
3. End Date: In perpetuity
4. Total Funding: $12 million (Environment Canada does not report on the financial activities of the Trust.)
5. Description: To create an endowment fund for the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust—the cornerstone of the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The Trust will use the income from the endowment fund to support local research, education and training in the Biosphere Reserve region.
6. Strategic Outcome(s): Canada's natural capital is restored, conserved and enhanced
7. Summary of Results Achieved by the Recipient: Findings on the results achieved by the recipient are available in the recipient's Funded Project Archives.
14. Program Activity: | 8.
Actual Spending 2006-07 |
9.
Actual Spending 2007-08 |
10.
Planned Spending 2008-09 |
11.
Total Authorities 2008-09 |
12.
Actual Spending 2008-09 |
13. Variance(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Canadians adopt approaches that ensure the sustainable use and management of natural capital and working landscapes | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Totals may differ between and within tables due to rounding of figures. |
15. Comments on Variance(s): The Fund is administered by the Trust
16. Significant Evaluation Findings by the Recipient During the Reporting Year and Future Plan:
17. Significant Audit Findings by the Recipient During the Reporting Year and Future Plan:
18. URL to Recipient's Site: www.clayoquotbiosphere.org/
5. Of the $1.05 billion, $550 million is for the Sustainable Development Technology Fund and $500 million is for the NextGen Biofuels Fund, all of which is shared equally between Natural Resources Canada and Environment Canada.
1. Name of Horizontal Initiative: Canadian Group on Earth Observations
2. Name of Lead Department(s): Environment Canada
3. Lead Department Program Activity: Canadians are informed of, and respond appropriately to, current and predicted environmental conditions
4. Start Date of the Horizontal Initiative: July 2003
5. End Date of the Horizontal Initiative: Ongoing
6. Total Federal Funding Allocation (start to end date): No new funds; annual multi-departmental contributions
7. Description of the Horizontal Initiative (including funding agreement): Interdepartmental secretariat established to coordinate Canada's participation in the international intergovernmental Group on Earth Observations and advance coordinated, comprehensive and sustained Earth observations in Canada. The Canadian Group on Earth Observations is funded through annual interdepartmental transfers and in-kind contributions.
8. Shared Outcome(s)
9. Governance Structure(s)
10. Federal Partners | 11. Federal Partner Program Activity | 12. Names of Programs for Federal Partners | 13. Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) | 14. Planned Spending for 2008-09 |
15. Actual Spending for 2008-09 |
16. Expected Results for 2008-09 |
17. Results Achieved in 2008-09 |
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Environment Canada | N/A | a) Weather and Environmental Monitoring | Not available | Salary: $230,000 O&M: G&C: $25,000 |
Salary: $230,000 O&M: G&C: $25,000 |
a) Federal Earth Observation Strategy initiated; b) CGEO Working Committees (Soil Moisture, Arctic, and Data Policy) making active progress; c) CGEO engaged in GEOSS in the Americas initiatives; d) bilateral activities with U.S.A. initiated |
a) Consultations and drafts of the Federal Earth Observation Strategy
produced; b) CGEO Working Committees (Soil Moisture, Arctic and Data Policy) continued to be engaged, and concrete outcomes are being achieved; c) CGEO engaged in GEOSS in the Americas initiatives, including organizing symposium in Panama; d) bilateral activities with U.S.A., including bilateral workshop on ice and water |
Canadian Space Agency | N/A | a) Earth Observations | Not available | $40,000 + in-kind |
$40,000 in-kind not available |
As above | As above |
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | N/A | a) Science and Technology | Not available | $20,000 + in-kind |
$20,000 in-kind not available |
As above | As above |
b) Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration and Environment | Not available | $20,000 + in-kind |
$20,000 in-kind not available |
As above | As above | ||
Natural Resources Canada | N/A | a) Earth Sciences Sector | Not available | Not available | Not available | As above | As above |
b) Canadian Forest Service
|
Not available | Not available | Not available | As above | As above | ||
Fisheries and Oceans Canada | N/A | a) Science and Technology | Not available | Not available | Not available | As above | As above |
Health Canada | N/A | a) Radiation | Not available | Not available | Not available | As above | As above |
Statistics Canada | N/A | a) Agriculture | Not available | Not available | Not available | As above | As above |
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada | N/A | a) Environment | Not available | Not available | Not available | As above | As above |
Total | Not available | Not available | Not available |
18. Comments on Variances: N/A
19. Results to be Achieved by Non-federal Partners (if applicable): N/A
20. Contact Information: Kenneth Korporal, Coordinator, Canadian Group on Earth Observations Secretariat, 373 Sussex Dr., Ottawa ON K1A 0H3, 613-995-2466, kenneth.korporal@ec.gc.ca
For more information: www.cgeo.gc.ca
1. Name of Horizontal Initiative: Great Lakes Basin Ecosystem Initiative
2. Name of Lead Department(s): Environment Canada
3. Lead Department Program Activity: Canadians adopt approaches that ensure the sustainable use and management of natural capital and working landscapes
4. Start Date of the Horizontal Initiative: April 1, 2005 (Great Lakes Action Plan [GLAP] IV resources)
5. End Date of the Horizontal Initiative: March 31, 2010 (expiry of the Canada-Ontario Agreement Respecting the Great Lakes Basin Ecosystem [COA] and GLAP IV resources)
6. Total Federal Funding Allocation (start to end date): $40 million over five years (GLAP IV resources), plus departmental A-base
7. Description of the Horizontal Initiative (including funding agreement): Through the Great Lakes Basin Ecosystem Initiative, Environment Canada coordinates efforts to restore and maintain the chemical, physical and biological integrity of the Great Lakes Basin Ecosystem and ensures delivery of federal commitments as expressed in the Canada-U.S. Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. Environment Canada uses the COA to engage other federal departments and Ontario in delivering Canada's Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement commitments.
Environment Canada's Great Lakes Basin Ecosystem Initiative reflects Budget 2005 investments targeted at continuing the work under GLAP to improve the ecological integrity of the Great Lakes Basin Ecosystem. A total of $40 million over five years was allocated in GLAP IV to continue the environmental restoration of key aquatic Great Lakes Areas of Concern. Federal departments also use A-base resources to support their efforts towards achieving COA results.
8. Shared Outcome(s): The Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement establishes broad, long-term objectives for Canada and the Unites States in restoring and protecting the Great Lakes. The COA provides a short-term plan for achieving Canada's Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement commitments. Through the COA, federal and provincial agencies are guided by a shared vision of a healthy, prosperous and sustainable Great Lakes Basin Ecosystem for current and future generations. The COA also establishes a common purpose and shared goals, results and commitments in four priority areas: restoration of Areas of Concern, reduction of harmful pollutants, achievement of lake and basin sustainability, and coordination of monitoring, research and information.
9. Governance Structure(s): Eight federal organizations are engaged in delivering Great Lakes Basin Ecosystem Initiative results under the COA: Environment Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Parks Canada, Transport Canada, Infrastructure Canada and Health Canada.
The COA Management Committee is the senior federal-provincial management body responsible for setting priorities, establishing strategies to ensure delivery of the COA, and developing common positions and joint action plans for representing Canadian interests, and engaging in cooperative initiatives with American agencies and the International Joint Commission.
Planning, prioritization and allocation of GLAP IV monies is managed through the federal Great Lakes Executive Committee, which involves the eight federal signatories to COA. The Committee approves strategic directions and priorities for GLAP IV work activities and coordinates federal positions, strategies and initiatives in support of binational activities and discussions.
10. Federal Partners | 11. Federal Partner Program Activity | 12. Names of Programs for Federal Partners | 13. Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) | 14. Planned Spending for 2008-2009 |
15. Actual Spending for 2008-2009 |
16. Expected Results for 2008-2009 (Please see Appendix for COA Results Statements) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Environment Canada | Sustainable use and management of natural capital and working landscapes | COA | $37.5 million GLAPIV plus departmental A-base. | $8.0 million (GLAPIV) plus departmental A-base | $4.6 million (GLAPIV) plus $2.4 million departmental A-base |
All COA results, except Ann. 2-3.2 |
Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Healthy and productive aquatic ecosystems | COA | $2.4 million GLAPIV, plus departmental A-base | $585 000 (GLAPIV) plus $4.8 million departmental A-base |
$585 000 (GLAPIV) |
Ann. 1-2.4; Ann. 1-2.6; Ann. 3-1.2; Ann. 3-1.3; Ann. 3-1.4; Ann. 3-3.1; Ann. 3-3.2; Ann. 3-4.1; Ann. 3-4.2; Ann. 3-5.1; Ann. 4-1.1; Ann. 4-2.2. |
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Health of the environment | Agriculture Policy Framework and Growing Forward Policy Framework | $80 million under these frameworks from 2005 to 2009-2010 | $16 million | $14 million from Growing Forward | Ann. 1-1.2; Ann.1-2.2; Ann. 2-2.3; Ann. 3-1.2; Ann. 3-1.4; Ann. 3-2.2; Ann. 4-1.1; Ann. 4-2.2 |
Natural Resources Canada | Canada is a world leader on environmental responsibility in the development
and use of natural resources Ecosystem risk management: Canada understands and mitigates risks to natural resource ecosystems and human health |
Port Hope Long-term Low-level Radioactive Waste Mgmt. Project ESS: Environment and Health Program CFS Forest Harvesting in Riparian Zones ESS: Groundwater Mapping Program CFS Pesticides Program ESS: Enhancing Resilience to Climate Change Program |
Departmental A-base | $1.2 million | $1,292,302.00
|
Ann. 1-2.3; Ann. 2-3.1; Ann. 3-1.4; Ann. 3-2.4; Ann. 3-5.1; Ann. 4-2.1 |
Parks Canada | Heritage resources conservation Public appreciation and understanding Visitor experience |
National Parks National Marine Conservation Areas |
Departmental A-base | Figures not available (see note under Variances, below) |
Figures not available (see note under Variances, below) |
Ann. 3-1.1; Ann. 3-1.2; Ann. 3-1.3; Ann. 3-2.2; Ann. 3-3.2; Ann. 3-3.3; Ann. 4-1.1; Ann. 4-2.2. |
Transport Canada | Environmental protection and remediation Canadian Ballast Water Program |
COA | Departmental A-base and C-base |
$709,000 (A-base and C-base) |
$709,000 (A-base and C-base) |
Ann. 3-1.3; Ann. 3-2.1; Ann. 3-4.1; Ann. 3-4.2 |
Infrastructure Canada | Infrastructure funding programs | The Building Canada plan (Building Canada Fund, Provincial-Territorial Base Fund, Infrastructure Stimulus Fund, Green Infrastructure Fund and Gas Tax Fund) | Departmental A-base | Figures not available (see note under Variances, below) |
Figures not available (see note under Variances, below) |
Infrastructure Canada supports the objectives of the COA with particular
emphasis on Ann. 1-1.1 and Ann. 1-2.1. Infrastrucgture Canada has a project selection process in place to ensure that projects selected for funding meet specific eligibility criteria. Projects that are to be funded may be determined through a competitive merit-based process, through joint federal-provincial discussions, or the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities may accept an Annual Capital Plan than could include water and wastewater projects. |
Health Canada | Healthy environments and consumer safety | COA | Departmental A-base | Figures not available (see note under Variances, below) |
Figures not available (see not under, Variances below) |
Ann. 2-3.2 |
TOTAL GLAPIV (plus departmental funding) |
$8.6 million GLAPIV (plus departmental funding) |
$5.2 million GLAPIV (plus departmental funding) |
17. Results Achieved in 2008-2009
Environment Canada
Work continued to achieve progress in restoration of Great Lakes Areas of Concern, including the following:
Work continued to achieve a better understanding of the state and trends in the Great Lakes Ecosystem. Environment Canada worked with universities and other government agencies on many water and wildlife research projects, including the following:
Work continued to reduce the release of harmful substances. Environment Canada worked with the Great Lakes community on projects, including the following:
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Work continued to conduct science, enhance fish habitats and control the negative impacts of established invasive species.
Projects included the following:
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Work continued to improve beneficial agriculture management practices, with involvement of the Great Lakes farming community
in numerous projects, including the following:
Natural Resources Canada
Work continued towards the achievement of the sustainable development of Canada's energy, forestry and mineral metals
resources within the Great Lakes Basin, including the following:
Parks Canada
Delivers the National Parks and National Marine Conservation Areas programs, and works to develop and maintain a viable
protected areas network in the Great Lakes Basin that is relevant to Canadians. Projects included the following:
Transport Canada
Work continued to ensure compliance with Canada Shipping Act regulations related to the ecosystem health of
the Great Lakes. Transport Canada undertook a wide variety of inspection, monitoring and training programs, including
the following:
Infrastructure Canada
Work continued towards providing funding to eligible infrastructure projects in support of a cleaner environment, including
improved wastewater treatment, among other objectives. Under the Communities Component of the Building Canada Fund,
as well as through the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund, federal funding has been announced for numerous wastewater infrastructure
projects located in communities surrounding the Great Lakes.
Although not approved during the period covered in this report, wastewater infrastructure projects located in the following communities near the Great Lakes were announced in June 2009 as priorities for funding under the Major Infrastructure Component of the Building Canada Fund: Timmins, Owen Sound, Red Rock, Nipigon, Cornwall, South Dundas and Halton Region.
Health Canada
Work continued to enhance environmental health knowledge within the Great Lakes Basin that can be integrated into policies
to address risks to human health by all levels of government. Projects included the following:
18. Comments on Variances
Environment Canada: Dedicated Great Lakes funding (GLAP IV) is received only by Environment Canada and Fisheries and Oceans Canada, who also each contribute departmental A-base towards achieving results under COA. All other partners (federal and provincial) achieve COA results via departmental funding. Reported spending by Environment Canada of GLAP IV resources was less than expected in 2008-2009 due to changes in departmental resource allocations following a restructuring exercise. As mentioned above, Environment Canada also spends A-base funding to achieve COA results; however, exact figures are not available.
Parks Canada: Figures for planned and actual spending are not available, since Parks Canada financial coding systems are not designed to separate out Great Lakes-specific activities.
Health Canada: Health Canada supports work for the Great Lakes Basin Ecosystem Initiative through the joint Environment Canada-Health Canada Chemicals Management Plan. Specific resource figures are not available, since this spending is not tracked separately in Health Canada's financial system.
Infrastructure Canada: Exact figures are not available for total approved, and planned and actual spending for 2008-2009.
19. Results to be Achieved by Non-federal Partners (if applicable): N/A
20. Contact Information: Alison Kennedy, A/Manager, 416-739-5913
For more information: www.on.ec.gc.ca/greatlakes/default.asp
Appendix: COA Results Statements
PRIORITY 1: AREAS OF CONCERN
Result 1.1 Reduce microbial and other contaminants and excessive nutrients from industrial or municipal wastewater to
achieve delisting targets in Nipigon Bay and St. Lawrence River (Cornwall) Areas of Concern (AOC)
Result 1.2 Reduce microbial and other contaminants and excessive nutrients from rural non-point sources to meet delisting
criteria in the St. Lawrence River (Cornwall) AOC
Result 1.3 Contaminated sediment management strategies developed for the Wheatley Harbour AOC and implemented in the
St. Lawrence River (Cornwall) AOC
Result 1.4 Plans in place and being implemented to rehabilitate fish and wildlife habitats and populations to meet delisting
targets in the Wheatley Harbour and St. Lawrence River (Cornwall) AOCs
Result 1.5 Informed, effective collaboration among governments, communities and individuals to prioritize and complete
actions required for delisting and confirming environmental recovery in Nipigon Bay, Jackfish Bay, Wheatley Harbour
and St. Lawrence River (Cornwall) AOCs
Result 1.6 Environmental monitoring and reporting to document improvements and track environmental recovery
Result 2.1 Reduce microbial and other contaminants and excessive nutrients from municipal sewage treatment plants, combined
sewer overflows, urban stormwater and industrial wastewater towards delisting targets in St. Marys River, St. Clair
River, Detroit River, Niagara River, Hamilton Harbour, Toronto and Region, and Bay of Quinte AOCs
Result 2.2 Reduce microbial and other contaminants and excessive nutrients from rural non-point sources towards achieving
the Remedial Action Plan (RAP) delisting criteria in St. Clair River, Detroit River, Niagara River, Hamilton Harbour,
and Toronto and Region AOCs
Result 2.3 Progress made in developing sediment management strategies to reduce ecological and human health risk from
contaminated sediments in Thunder Bay, Peninsula Harbour, St. Marys River, St. Clair River, Detroit River, Niagara River,
Hamilton Harbour, Port Hope and Bay of Quinte AOCs
Result 2.4 Long-term management plans being developed and priority actions for delisting being implemented for rehabilitation
and protection of fish and wildlife habitats and populations in St. Marys River, St. Clair River, Detroit River, Niagara
River, Hamilton Harbour, Toronto and Region, and Bay of Quinte AOCs
Result 2.5 Informed, effective collaboration among governments, communities and individuals to prioritize and complete
actions required for delisting and confirming environmental recovery in AOCs
Result 2.6 Identify monitoring needs, undertake required studies and evaluate results to assess environmental recovery
and support remediation strategies in AOCs
PRIORITY 2: HARMFUL POLLUTANTS
Result 1.1 Reduction in releases of Tier 1 substances beyond the 2005 achievements towards the goal of virtual elimination
Result 2.1 Reduction in releases of Criteria Air Pollutants
Result 2.2 Coordinated activities to reduce releases from municipal wastewater
Result 2.3 Develop and initiate a program for the Sound Management of Chemical Substances in the Great Lakes Basin
Result 3.1 Improved understanding of the sources, fate and impacts of harmful pollutants in the Great Lakes Basin
Result 3.2 Human health risks from harmful pollutants are understood and addressed in the Great Lakes Basin
PRIORITY 3: LAKE AND BASIN SUSTAINABILITY
Result 1.1 Increased awareness and appreciation of the Great Lakes and their contributions to social, economic and environmental
well-being
Result 1.2 Increased stewardship actions that work towards a balance between human well-being and prosperity, and healthy
aquatic ecosystems
Result 1.3 Sustainable use of land, water and other natural resources to provide benefits from the Great Lakes now and
in the future
Result 1.4 Enhanced knowledge about beneficial and harmful impacts of human activities on Great Lakes aquatic ecosystems
and resources
Result 2.1 Reduce microbial and other contaminants and excessive nutrients from industrial and municipal wastewater,
combined sewer overflows and urban stormwater sources, consistent with actions specified in binational Lakewide Management
Plans and binational lake action plans
Result 2.2 Reduce microbial and other contaminants and excessive nutrients from rural sources by undertaking actions
specified in the binational Lakewide Management Plans and binational lake action plans
Result 2.3 Identification of contaminated sediment and development of sediment management plans to reduce the release
and impact of sediment-bound contaminants on the Great Lakes Basin Ecosystem
Result 2.4 Enhanced knowledge about beneficial and harmful impacts of human activities on Great Lakes water quality
Result 3.1 Great Lakes aquatic ecosystems and habitats are protected, restored and sustained consistent with binational
Great Lakes planning
Result 3.2 Progress on rehabilitation of Great Lakes native species to restore the health of aquatic ecosystems, consistent
with binational Great Lakes planning
Result 3.3 Enhanced knowledge about beneficial and harmful impacts of human activities on Great Lakes aquatic ecosystems,
habitats and species
Result 4.1 Implementation of the National Action Plan to Address the Threat of Aquatic Invasive Species in the Great
Lakes
Result 4.2 Enhanced knowledge about the harmful impacts of aquatic invasive species on Great Lakes aquatic ecosystems,
food webs and species
Result 5.1 The impacts of climate change on the Great Lakes ecosystem composition, structure and function, including
biodiversity (organisms and their habitat), water quality and quantity, human health and safety (including access to
clean drinking water), social well-being and economic prosperity, are understood by governments and the Great Lakes
community
Result 6.1 The potential risks to Great Lakes drinking water intakes are identified and assessed, and early actions
to address risks are undertaken
Result 6.2 Develop knowledge and understanding of water quality and quantity issues of concern to the Great Lakes as
drinking water sources
PRIORITY 4: COORDINATION OF MONITORING, RESEARCH AND INFORMATION
Result 1.1 Responsive and comprehensive monitoring and research programs
Result 2.1 Improved reporting on environmental conditions, changes and progress
Result 2.2 Increased sharing of data and information among governments, organizations and Basin residents
1. Name of Horizontal Initiative: Implementation of the Species at Risk Act
2. Name of Lead Department: Environment Canada
3. Lead Department Program Activity: Biodiversity is conserved and protected
4. Start Date of the Horizontal Initiative: 2000
5. End Date of the Horizontal Initiative: Ongoing (Current approval of sunsetting resources portion ends in 2011-2012)
6. Total Federal Funding Allocation (start to end date): $713 million
7. Description of the Horizontal Initiative (including funding agreement): This horizontal initiative supports the development and implementation of the National Strategy for the Protection of Species at Risk and the Species at Risk Act (SARA) that came fully into force in June 2004. Environment Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Parks Canada are the departments and agency responsible for the protection of species at risk under federal jurisdiction. The three departments received funds from Treasury Board in 2000 for the "Implementation of the National Strategy for the Protection of Species at Risk and their Critical Habitat", in 2003 for the "Implementation of the Act respecting the protection of wildlife species at risk in Canada" and in 2007 for "Delivering results under the Species at Risk Act".
8. Shared Outcome(s):
9. Governance Structure(s):
10. Federal Partners | 11. Federal Partner Program Activity | 12. Names of Programs for Federal Partners | 13. Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) | 14. Planned Spending for 2008-2009 | 15. Estimated Actual Spending for 2008-2009 | 16. Expected Results for 2008-2009 | 17. Results Achieved in 2008-2009 |
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Environment Canada | Wildlife is conserved and protected | Environment Canada Species at Risk Program | $424,000,000 | $50,970,500 | $46,454,968 |
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Fisheries Management | Fisheries and Oceans Canada Species at Risk Program | $176,500,000 | $24,806,000 | $24,193,700 | ||
Parks Canada | Heritage Resources Conservation |
Parks Canada Species at Risk Program | $102,500,000 | $14,100,000 | $9,287,000 | ||
Total | $713,000,000 | $89,257,500 | $79,935,668 |
18. Comments on Variances:
19. Results to be achieved by non-federal partners (if applicable):
20. Contact information:
Mary Taylor
Director
Conservation Service Delivery and Permitting Division
Canadian Wildlife Service
Environment Canada
819-953-6283
Mary.Taylor@ec.gc.ca
1. Name of Horizontal Initiative: The Federal Contaminated Sites Accelerated Action Plan (FCSAAP, which was succeeded by the Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan [FCSAP], approved March 2005)
2. Name of Lead Department(s): Environment Canada and Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
3. Lead Department Program Activity: Risks to Canadians, their health and their environment posed by toxic and other harmful substances are reduced (Environment Canada); Management Policy Development and Oversight (Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat)
4. Start Date of the Horizontal Initiative: FCSAAP commenced on April 1, 2003; FCSAP has been in effect since April 2005
5. End Date of the Horizontal Initiative: FCSAAP funding to March 31, 2008. Replaced by FCSAP in April 2005, and this funding is expected to continue for 15 years. Currently, funding has been approved until March 31, 2011.
6. Total Federal Funding Allocation (start to end date): $1,709.6 million
7. Description of the Horizontal Initiative (including funding agreement): FCSAAP and its successor, FCSAP, are long-term mechanisms in place to address federal contaminated sites having the highest risks for human health and the environment. At the end of March 2004, federal contaminated sites represented a financial liability of approximately $3.5 billion. Although responsibility for the management and remediation of federal contaminated sites rests with the responsible custodial departments, the overall program is administered jointly by Environment Canada and the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat.
8. Shared Outcome(s): Reduce federal financial liability and risks to human health and the environment, including fish habitat. Increase public confidence in the overall management of federal real property through the effective risk management or remediation of individual federal contaminated sites.
9. Governance Structure(s): Federal Contaminated Sites Assistant Deputy Ministers' Steering Committee is supported by the Director Generals' Committee, the Contaminated Sites Management Working Group and the FCSAP Secretariat at Environment Canada, which provides overall program coordination.
10. Federal Partners | 11. Federal Partner Program Activity | 12. Names of Programs for Federal Partners | 13. Total Allocation (from Start to End Date)* | 14. Planned Spending for 2008-2009 | 15. Estimated Actual Spending for 2008-2009** | 16. Expected Results for 2008-2009*** | 17. Results Achieved in 2008-2009 |
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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Enterprise Activities | Asset Management | $5,465,649 | $666,320 | $621,866 Variance: |
Remediation and risk management for three projects (three sites) Assessment of approximately 12 sites |
On-going remediation of one site Assessment of eight sites |
Canada Border Services Agency | Corporate Management and Direction | Infrastructure and Environment | $1,620,212 | $211,785 | $211,785 | Remediation and risk management for one project (one site) | In-situ remediation continued at one site. Human health and environmental risks were actively managed and monitored. |
Canadian Food Inspection Agency | N/A | N/A | $183,783 | $0 | $0 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Correctional Service of Canada | Internal Services | Facilities and Asset Management Services | $10,368,094 | $1,534,331 | $1,605,755 Variance: +$71,424 (additional funds spent were carried forward from previous years) |
Remediation and risk management for three projects (three sites) | Three remediations and seven assessments were completed in 2008-2009. |
Environment Canada (includes Projects, Expert Support, and FCSAP Secretariat) |
Risks to Canadians, their health and their environment posed by toxic and other harmful substances are reduced | Risks to Canadians, their health and their environment posed by toxic and other harmful substances are assessed | $ 93,775,119 | 12,689,636 | $9,589,766 Variance: |
Projects Remediation and risk management for eight projects (89 sites) Assessment of approximately 26 projects (125 sites) |
Projects Remediation projects: eight projects (for 47 sites) Assessment projects: 32 projects (for 172 sites). |
Risks to Canadians and impacts on the environment posed by toxic and other harmful substances are managed | Expert Support Provision of scientific and technical advice to custodial departments with respect to the ecological risk
evaluation of federal contaminated sites Secretariat |
Expert Support Provided guidance and expert advice to 16 custodial departments for the management of their sites so that
risk to the environment is eliminated or minimized |
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (includes Projects and Expert Support) |
Internal Services | Contaminated Sites: FCSAP projects | $100,102,485 | $17,130,722 | $16,430,322 Variance: |
Projects Assessment of approximately 732 sites Remediation and risk management for 153 sites |
Assessment activities were performed at 778 sites, of which 69 sites
require no further action and have been closed. Remediation and/or risk management activities were performed at 164 sites, of which 32 sites require no further action and have been closed. Based on a review of historical information, the Department identified an additional 742 sites that require no further action. The Department closed a total of 843 sites in the 2008-2009 fiscal year (742+69+32). |
FCSAP: Expert Support | Expert Support Provision of scientific and technical advice to custodial departments with respect to the risk management of federal contaminated sites Participation in the project submission process, including review of information provided by departments and provision of fish habitat portion of ecological risk evaluation score |
Expert Support Provided scientifically sound guidance and expert advice to custodial departments for the management of federally owned and/or managed contaminated sites so that impacts to fish and fish habitat are eliminated or minimized Reviewed project eligibility requirement documents and provided input into ecological risk evaluation scores to ensure that remediation and risk management projects are eligible for funding |
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Health Canada (includes Projects and Expert Support) |
First Nations and Inuit Health | First Nations and Inuit Health Protection | $51,167,054 | $7,355,638 | $7,353,158 Variance: |
Projects Remediation and risk management for eight projects (eight sites) |
Completed two of seven projects; remediation ongoing with five of seven remaining projects |
Contaminated Sites | Healthy Environments, Consumer Safety Branch | Expert Support Provision of scientific and technical advice to custodial departments with respect to the human health risk
management of federal contaminated sites |
1. PQRAs were peer-reviewed and scored for 51 federal sites, in
support of the FCSAP funding process. Guidance Development: |
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Indian and Northern Affairs Canada | Responsible Federal Stewardship | Contaminated Sites Remediation | $833,790,704 | $111,753,358 | $ 90,830,503 Variances: |
Indian and Inuit Affairs Remediation and risk management at 43 projects (81 sites) Assessment of approximately 2745 sites |
Remediation and risk management at 43 projects (80 sites) Assessment of approximately 2794 sites |
Northern Land and Resources | Contaminated Sites | Northern Affairs Remediation and risk management for 26 projects (29 sites) Assessment of approximately 113 sites |
Northern Affairs Remediation and risk management work carried out on 22 projects (25 sites) Assessment work undertaken at 152 sites, including 114 new sites assessed |
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Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated | Management of federal bridge, highway and tunnel infrastructure, and properties in the Montréal area | N/A | $795,672 | $109,734 | $59,734 Variance: |
Remediation and risk management for one project (one site) | Ongoing remediation and risk management for one project (one site) |
Marine Atlantic Inc. | Corporate Management | FCSAP (projects) | $120,000 | $0 | $0 | Not applicable; joined program in 2009 | Not applicable; joined program in 2009 |
National Defence | Contribute to Canada and the international community | Contribute to the international community in accordance with Canadian interests and values | $380,070,345 | $65,358,805 | $64,720,715 Variance: |
Remediation and risk management for 77 projects (144 sites) Assessment of approximately 219 sites |
Remediation and risk management for 68 projects (125 sites). Work completed
on 13 sites. Assessment for 50 projects (136 sites). Assessment completed on 53 sites. |
National Capital Commission | Real Asset Management | Land and real asset management | $8,410,400 | $1,619,433 | $1,469,600 Variance: |
Remediation and risk management for three projects (three sites) Assessment of approximately 54 sites |
Remediation and risk management for three projects (three sites) Assessment of 69 sites |
National Research Council | Internal Services | Environmental Operations | $4,835,000 | $0 | $0 | Not applicable; joined program in 2009 | Not applicable; joined program in 2009 |
Natural Resources Canada | Corporate Management | The provision of relevant and timely policy analysis and advice for decision-making on government priorities and departmental responsibilities | $27,915,806 | $474,000 | $466,806 Variance: |
Remediation of one project (one site) Assessment of approximately 16 sites |
Remediation for one project (one site) Assessment of 10 sites |
Parks Canada | Conserve Heritage Resources | Active Management and Restoration | $38,814,369 | $4,531,933 | $2,885,904 Variance: |
Remediation and risk management for 20 projects (26 sites) Assessment of approximately 38 sites |
Remediation and/or risk management for 14 projects (11 sites) Assessment of approximately 19 sites |
Public Works and Government Services Canada (includes Projects and Expert Support) |
Federal Accommodation and Holdings | FCSAP (projects) | $31,810,173 | $4,893,181 | $4,822,181 Variance: |
Projects Remediation and risk management at 13 projects (17 sites) Assessment of approximately 41 sites |
Projects Remediation and risk management at 14 projects (18 sites) Assessment of approximately 41 sites |
FCSAP (expert services) | Expert Support Development of project management tools, dissemination of information on innovative technologies and technologies used at individual projects |
Expert Support Developed project management tools, disseminated information on innovative technologies, and technologies used at individual projects |
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police | Corporate Infrastructure and Internal Services | $23,100,214 | $6,453,020 | $2,262,579 Variance: |
Remediation and risk management for 14 projects (15 sites) Assessment of approximately 647 sites |
Remediation and risk management for 14 projects (15 sites) Assessment of approximately 661 sites |
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Transport Canada | Sustainable Transportation Development and the Environment | Environmental Programs | $150,768,926 | $14,475,720 | $12,736,200 Variance:
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Remediation and risk management for 17 projects (17 sites) Assessment of eight sites |
Remediation and risk management for 14 projects (14 sites) Assessment of five sites |
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat | Management Policy Development and Oversight | Assets and Acquired Services | $2,747,200 | $480,804 | $480,804 | Ensures consistency with Treasury Board policies on management of federal contaminated sites, reviews financial aspects of proposals, administers fund and advises Environment Canada on monitoring of government-wide progress | Advice on the management of federal contaminated sites to custodian departments and to the Environment Canada Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan Secretariat; maintenance of the Federal Contaminated Sites Inventory; chaired and coordinated planning for the 2008 Federal Contaminated Sites National Workshop, held in Vancouver, British Columbia, from April 28 to May 1, 2008 |
Unallocated program management resources | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
Accommodation charges | $9,046,626 | $1,430,446 | $1,430,446 | ||||
Total | $1,774,907,831 | $251,168,866 | $217,978,144 Variances: $33,190,722 ($4,712,356 carried forward; $20,762,618 reprofiled; $6,580,363 lapsed; $1,206,809 reallocated internally; -$71,424 funds brought forward from previous years) |
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Notes: * Treasury Board approved as of June 11, 2009 ** Based on information provided by custodians in June 2009; does not include custodian cost share. Program reporting for 2008-2009 will not be finalized before the fall of 2009. *** Note that custodians have flexibility with respect to activities undertaken and often the number of sites actually worked on will vary from what was planned due to unforeseen delays (weather, difficult access to remote locations, etc.) or changes in custodian priorities. |
18. Comments on Variances: See comments in column 15.
19. Results to be Achieved by Non-federal Partners (if applicable): N/A
20. Contact Information: FCSAP.PASCF@ec.gc.ca
For more information: www.federalcontaminatedsites.gc.ca/
Lead Department | Environment Canada |
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Lead Department Program Activity |
3.3 - Clean Air Program |
Federal Theme Partners | Natural Resources Canada, Transport Canada, Health Canada, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada, National Research Council, Industry Canada |
Start Date |
April 1, 2007 |
End Date | March 31, 2011 |
The Clean Air Agenda is a fundamental component of the Government of Canada's broader efforts to address the challenges of climate change and air pollution, with a view to building a clean and healthy environment for all Canadians. These challenges are being addressed through:
The 2008-2009 marked the second year of the Clean Air Agenda's four year mandate. This horizontal Agenda involves nine federal partners who deliver on 44 programs aimed at:
Environment Canada provides federal leadership for the Clean Air Agenda through the coordination of the efforts made by its CAA federal partners, including the responsibility to collectively report to Canadians on the framework.
For consolidated Agenda-level results, please refer to Canada's Performance Report 2008-2009 on the TBS website: http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/reports-rapports/cp-rc/2008-2009/cp-rc03-eng.asp#clean
For more detailed information on Clean Air Agenda results achieved in 2008-2009, the following tables detail results achieved at the Theme and Program Level.
Total Approved Spending over the 2007-2011 period | Total 2008-2009 Planned Spending |
Actual Spending for 2008-2009 |
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$ 2.2 B | $ 549.7 M | $ 463.4 M |
Lead Department | Environment Canada |
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Federal Theme Partners | Transport Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Health Canada |
CARA is an integrated, nationally consistent approach to reduce emissions of both air pollutants and greenhouse gases (GHGs), intended to protect the health and environment of Canadians, and to avoid falling further behind our trading partners. The regulations and targets to be pursued under CARA are designed to:
No expected results for 2008-2009 were defined in the Horizontal Report on Plans and Priorities 2008-2009 at the Theme level; please refer to program expected results.
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcome
In support of the reduction of air emissions:
Progress was made in developing and implementing the Regulatory Framework for Industrial Greenhouse Gas Emissions, including the complementary offset system, and the infrastructure to support the system. The plan to reduce emissions by 20% in 2020 from 2006 levels is on track, however, the economic downturn and the renewed engagement by the new US Administration has required that we fine-tune our approach.
Environment Canada worked intensively, with affected sectors, provinces and non-government organizations, on development of a comprehensive air management system, including an approach to national regulations of industrial emissions of air pollutants consistent with the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEPA).
The support of science was very successful as illustrated by the timely delivery of science describing the air quality co-benefits on human and environmental health from proposed GHG emission regulations; assessing the impact of marine emissions in support of the North American application to the International Maritime Organization to establish an emissions control area, and; science to support the development of on- and off-road transportation regulations. Ongoing refinement and use of the Air Quality Benefit Assessment Tool continued in order to estimate health benefits of proposed air pollution reductions: such as the development of methodologies for the analysis of life expectancy and quality-of-life impacts of ozone and particulate matter.
In support of a more efficient and cleaner transportation sector:
The Government increased the efficiency and stringency of its regulations and regulatory approaches by:
In support of safer and energy efficient consumer products:
The Government published three regulations for 1) architectural paints, 2) auto refinish products and 3) certain consumer products to reduce emissions of volatile organic compounds which contribute to the formation of smog.
The Government amended the Energy Efficiency Regulations to include new performance standards for 7 products previously unregulated and increased the stringency of 4 existing standards. Notable standards included those for general service light bulbs and gas furnaces. The amendment also prescribed labelling requirements for the three most commonly used light bulbs. In addition 3 new Energy Star specifications have been introduced in Canada and 14 existing specifications made more stringent to increase energy efficiency.
Numerous initiatives were also conducted to address the issue of residential wood combustion, especially in urban areas, to better scope and design regulatory and non-regulatory instruments such as a collaboration with the Municipality of Whitehorse, Yukon Environment and Yukon Health in the development and implementation of an ambient air quality monitoring study of wood smoke emissions within the city of Whitehorse.
In support of improving air quality in Canadian households and buildings:
The priority list of indoor air contaminants was finalized in consultation with federal, provincial, non-governmental and industry stakeholders, and work on assessments of the first priority substances was initiated. These assessments will form the basis of new Canadian Residential Indoor Air Quality guidelines, which will be used to reduce Canadians' exposure to these substances.
Residential Indoor Air Quality Guidelines for carbon monoxide and ozone were finalized for publication in Canada Gazette, Part I, for public consultation.
Draft indoor air assessments were completed for particulate matter and NO2; guidelines will be developed and published in Canada Gazette, Part I, for public consultation, in 2009-2010. These guidelines will provide the scientific foundation for developing measures to reduce Canadians' exposure to these two substances.
More than 40 companies across Canada are now certified for radon testing service, providing a better service to the Canadian public; there were none in 2007-2008.
A pilot radon/thoron testing survey was conducted in Winnipeg to assess health risks from exposure to thoron.
In support of more accurate reporting, as well as easier compliance on air emissions:
Instruments were developed to secure effective management of air emissions, such as:
Analysis of the energy, emissions and economic consequences of achieving the Government's proposed
greenhouse gas emission reduction target were also conducted, supporting the development of effective regulatory measures.
Click here for CARA program-level details.
Total Approved Spending over the 2007-2011 period for Theme | Total 2008-2009 Planned Spending for Theme programming | Actual Spending for 2008-2009 |
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$347,300,000 |
$76,006,683 |
$62,634,047 |
Lead Department | Natural Resources Canada |
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Federal Theme Partners | Indian and Northern Affairs Canada |
Energy production and use is responsible for the majority of Canada's greenhouse gas (GHG) and air pollution emissions.
The Government's Clean Air Agenda combines a regulatory agenda for major energy-related sources of emissions with complementary
program measures, which encourage action in key areas that cannot be effectively addressed through regulation.
As part of the Clean Air Agenda, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) are
delivering the ecoENERGY Initiatives - a set of measures to promote smarter energy use, increase clean energy supply,
and support the development and deployment of clean energy technologies.
The suite of Clean Energy initiatives has been designed to complement the regulatory aspects of the Clean Air Agenda
by highlighting existing government work and introducing new measures that immediately address important sources of
emissions and that will facilitate the transition to major emissions reductions that will be required by regulation
over the longer term.
As the lead department for the Clean Energy theme, NRCan is responsible for collecting, collating and reporting information
on the progress of Clean Energy programming.
No expected results for 2008-2009 were defined in the Horizontal Report on Plans and Priorities 2008-2009 at the theme level; please refer to program expected results.
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcome
All reporting is for 2008-09 unless otherwise stated.
Immediate Outcomes
Partnerships and collaborative agreements with stakeholders to promote clean energy activities that result in lower emissions of GHGs and CACs.
Involvement by industry in developing and using energy efficiency products, services, and processes that result in lower emissions of GHGs and CACs.
Transfer and/or use of clean energy technologies and practices leading to lower emissions of GHGs and CACs.
Awareness and understanding among stakeholders of the potential for, and methods of, reducing GHGs and CACs through energy production and use.
Policy and monitoring that supports GHG and CAC reductions.
Intermediate Outcomes
Adoption of energy efficiency products and services that result in reduced GHGs and CACs.
Adoption of renewable energy products and services, and strengthened infrastructure, resulting in reduced GHGs and CACs.
Availability of innovative, market-ready energy processes, products and services that result in reduced GHGs and CACs.
Final Outcomes
Reduced emissions of GHGs and CACs from clean energy activities.
Total Approved Spending over the 2007-2011 period for Theme | Total 2008-2009 Planned Spending for Theme programming | Actual Spending for 2008-2009 |
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$1,177,040,000 |
$206,877,000 | $202,535,424 |
Lead Department | Transport Canada |
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Federal Theme Partners | Natural Resources Canada, Environment Canada |
The Clean Transportation Theme program measures will work towards: improved management of sustainable transportation infrastructure in communities; improved efficiency and reduced emissions of air pollutants and greenhouse gases (GHG) from the movement of goods; and improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions from the personal vehicle fleet.
No expected results for 2008-2009 were defined in the Horizontal Report on Plans and Priorities 2008-2009 at the theme level; please refer to program expected results.
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcome
In 2008-2009, the twelve programs under the Clean Transportation Theme were in their second year of operation, building upon the organizational groundwork established during the first year. Performance under this theme should still be considered at this point in time in terms of outputs, rather than outcomes, however there are some promising outcomes being achieved in terms of the uptake of new technologies and best practices. Recent changes in general economic conditions may affect the reach of these programs: the moderation of fuel prices reduced consumers' incentives to purchase more fuel-efficient vehicles and to drive less; the decline in economic activity reduced investments in new equipment and technologies in the freight industries; and there was a sharp decline in purchases of new vehicles of all types.
Financial incentives and assistance was provided to members of the transport sector to increase uptake of emission-reducing technologies. In 2008-2009, over 117,000 ecoAuto Rebate applications were processed, and almost $120 million was distributed to eligible applicants. $6.9 million was spent during the year to retire 17,000 older vehicles under the National Vehicle Scrappage Program. Six projects, which will receive funding of about $2 million, continue to be implemented under the Freight Technology Demonstration Fund, and an additional nine projects for $3.5 million in funding were selected in January, 2009 and are underway. The two rounds of funding under the Freight Technology Demonstration Fund have allowed an uptake of 1254 pieces of emerging technology equipment across four modes of transportation. Similarly, fifteen projects with funding of $3.7 million are underway under the Freight Technology Incentives Program, and an additional 17 projects, with funding of $3.8 million, were selected in February, 2009. The two rounds of funding under the Freight Technology Incentives Program have allowed an uptake of 1654 pieces of proven technology equipment.
Under the ecoMobility Program, 14 projects worth $3 million were selected, of which three contribution agreements were signed in 2008-2009 and the remainder are under negotiation; proposals for a second round of funding were received on May 1, 2009. Following a competitive process, the Port Metro Vancouver was awarded $3 million in funding (including $2M under the Marine Shore Power Program and $1M under the Western Economic Diversification) to implement marine shore power at Canada Place - the first such initiative in Canada and the third in the world.
Ensuring that businesses and consumers have access to good information about fuel saving technologies and best practices is an important objective of the Clean Transportation theme, as this builds knowledge, awareness and capacity to adopt these strategies. In 2008-2009, a wide range of information services (including guidelines, toolkits, reports, workshops, conferences, awards, webinars, and website presentations) were made available by the transportation programs. There were over 461,000 visits to the ecoAuto Rebate Program website. The ecoTechnology for Vehicles Program provided information to over 50,000 people via its website and outreach activities.
Through training and education efforts, Clean Transportation Programs seek to change people's behaviour in favour of more sustainable transportation options. For example, under the ecoMobility Program, several transportation demand management (TDM) learning events took place over the year to foster implementation and measurement of TDM policies and programs at the municipal level. Almost 112,000 new drivers applied fuel efficient driving practices that they learned from the training materials provided under the ecoEnergy for Personal Vehicles Program. Under the ecoEnergy for Fleets program, the capacity of transportation professionals to reduce emissions was enhanced through training and through the provision of decision-support tools and information materials, including workshops. There were over 35,000 such knowledge transfer opportunities.
The completion and dissemination of research studies is essential to inform government, industry and consumers on matters ranging from program design to the availability and cost-effectiveness of emission-reducing technologies. In 2008-2009, the National Harmonization Initiative for the Trucking Industry completed a number of studies to examine the feasibility of mandating heavy truck speed limiters. These included traffic modeling to better understand the safety effects from differential car-truck speeds on highways, quantifying the environmental benefits from fuel savings and reduced greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs), and an assessment of the trade and competitiveness impacts of a speed limiter mandate. The ecoTechnology for Vehicles Program evaluated the fuel efficiency, emissions and safety performance of 14 advanced vehicle technologies (including full electric, plug hybrid, clean diesel, hydrogen fuel cell, hydrogen internal combustion engine and advanced gasoline vehicles), and initiated several studies of the market and regulatory barriers to the introduction of these new technologies. Four research studies and technical reviews (idling, eco-driving, driver training retention, and consumer buying habits) were completed under the ecoEnergy for Personal Vehicles Program and were used to update driver behaviour programs. The National Vehicle Scrappage Program conducted a baseline survey of owners of older vehicles to measure awareness of vehicle scrappage programs and impacts of older vehicles on the environment.
Continuing improvements are being made to the measurement of program outputs and outcomes, so as to ensure that tangible
outcomes will be measured as the programs complete their mandates.
Click here for Clean Transportation program-level details.
Total Approved Spending over the 2007-2011 period for Theme | Total 2008-2009 Planned Spending for Theme programming | Actual Spending for 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$461,716,953 |
$219,357,630 | $160,359,768 |
Lead Department | Health Canada |
---|---|
Federal Theme Partners | National Research Council of Canada |
Health Canada and National Research Council of Canada are responsible for implementation of the Indoor Air Quality Theme as an integral element of the government's broader Clean Air Agenda (CAA). This CAA Theme consists of two elements; the Indoor Air Research and Development initiative (National Research Council Canada) and the Radon Program (Health Canada). Together these initiatives will contribute to Theme results by supporting the research, development and dissemination of knowledge of indoor air quality risks and ways by which these risks can be managed. By generating and sharing knowledge about indoor air pollutants and how they can be managed, the Indoor Air Quality Theme elements will support informed decision-making by governments, industry and consumers on cost-effective means to reduce harmful exposures and, in so doing, reduce health risks. While the findings from these two research-based initiatives can provide useful input to potential regulatory initiatives under the Clean Air Agenda, their utility extends well beyond that, most notably by helping to identify and target non-regulatory measures that address indoor air concerns.
No expected results for 2008-2009 were defined in the Horizontal Report on Plans and Priorities 2008-2009 at the Theme level; please refer to program expected results.
Radon Strategy
Immediate Outcomes
Improved awareness by public, property managers, and governments of health risks and causes of reduced indoor air quality and strategies to improve it:
Development and support of technological solutions for improved indoor air quality:
Increased knowledge of health impacts and mitigation strategies related to indoor air pollution:
Indoor Air Research and Development Initiative
Immediate Outcomes
Increased knowledge of health impacts and mitigation strategies related to indoor air pollutants
Increased knowledge and support for the development of technological solutions for improved indoor air quality
Radon Strategy
Indoor Air Research and Development Initiative
Total Approved Spending over the 2007-2011 period for Theme | Total 2008-2009 Planned Spending for Theme programming | Actual Spending for 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$23,000,000 | $6,417,000 | $6,417,000 |
Lead Department | Environment Canada |
---|---|
Federal Theme Partners | Health Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada |
The six Adaptation programs will begin to help Canadians build their capacity to adapt, by developing knowledge, information, tools and/or collaborative arrangements that they need to take action to successfully reduce their risks. These initiatives differ from many of the programs within the Clean Air Agenda as they do not contribute to reductions of greenhouse gases, but rather support the critical complementary activity of adaptation to climate change impacts.
About half of the total funding will build capacity to respond to diverse risks across the country and remain relevant to many economic sectors and regions. The other half will be targeted to address three urgent risks: (i) the North , where impacts of a changing climate are already very visible, vulnerability of communities and infrastructure is high, and the federal government has unique constitutional and land claims obligations toward Aboriginal people and northerners; (ii) human health , which faces particular risks through changing climate conditions and extremes, and the spread of infectious diseases; and (iii) infrastructure , in which governments and firms will invest hundreds of billions of dollars over the next decade, which must be designed to endure climate conditions that will differ from those of the past.
No expected results for 2008-2009 were defined in the Horizontal Report on Plans and Priorities 2008-2009 at the Theme level; please refer to program expected results.
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcome
While it is early days for the adaptation theme programs, progress is evident, especially with respect to increasing the availability of adaptation and air quality information and products. For example, the Improved Climate Change Scenarios Program completed development of the new Canadian global climate model and began testing the new regional climate model. Model output was disseminated via the Canadian Centre for Modeling and Analysis website and climate scenarios delivery was expanded with the addition of a server at name Yukon type College. The atmospheric hazards network also expanded to include all five regions of Canada.
The Climate Change and Health Adaptation in Northern/Inuit Communities Program developed a climate change application guide that resulted in 14 of 15 project applications for FY 2009-2010 meeting the application criteria. Also in the north, ten aboriginal and northern communities identified key risks and vulnerabilities to climate change impacts through the Program Assist Northerners in Assessing Key Vulnerabilities and Opportunities. In addition, 12 adaptation action plans identifying concrete community priorities and the action to manage risks were developed and 9 adaptation tools produced. Finally, eight communities completed climate change risk management strategies.
The Regional Adaptation Collaboratives Program solicited letters of interest from across the country and selected five to develop full proposals. The Innovative Risk Management Tools Program initiated development of adaptation tools in the areas of infrastructure, planning, energy, and risk management.
The national Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) and Forecast Program delivered AQHI forecasts on the Weather Office website for 26 locations across Canada. Memoranda of Agreement with provincial and municipal partners were developed to support outreach to Canadians. Enhancements, including improved accessibility, were made to the national AQHI portal web site. Development of an e-learning course for health professionals on the AQHI was begun. As the Index becomes more available across the country and is reported regularly by the media, the final outcomes indicating behaviour change and reduced incidence of air quality related mortality and morbidity will be measurable.
As part of the Climate and Infectious Disease Alert and Response System Program, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) produced tick distribution risk maps. Five proposals for contribution funding from academic institutions were approved. Under the Heat Alert and Response System project, Health Canada developed heat health information products and a heat monitoring system framework. An assessment of the scientific information and methodologies available on heat and human health was conducted. Memoranda of Agreement were signed with three communities to pilot a heat alert and response system and discussions were initiated with a fourth pilot community.
To effectively develop and implement adaptation measures to cope with a changing climate, the adaptation theme programs enhanced collaboration with a variety of partners. The Assist Northerners in Assessing Key Vulnerabilities and Opportunities program strengthened existing partnerships that were based on years of collaboration with aboriginal organizations, territorial governments, and federal government departments. New partnerships were established with engineers, planners, and the financial sector, as well as with national and international climate change experts in developing adaptation tools.
Progress was also made in the area of increasing capacity to conduct and apply adaptation and air quality science. For example, the program, Assist Northerners in Assessing Key Vulnerabilities and Opportunities, funded 21 projects that supported aboriginal and northern capacity building and training initiatives. The Improved Climate Change Scenarios Program regional training sessions on the use of scenarios were well-attended all across Canada. Several adaptation theme programs hosted workshops with their targeted stakeholders.
For more details on the theme results, please refer to the individual program results.
Click here for Adaptation program-level details.
Total Approved Spending over the 2007-2011 period for Theme | Total 2008-2009 Planned Spending for Theme programming | Actual Spending for 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$115,900,000 |
$26,045,025 |
$20,348,100 |
Lead Department | Environment Canada |
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Federal Theme Partners | Natural Resources Canada, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Industry Canada |
This theme aims to advance Canada's international action, improve Canadian air quality and reduce global greenhouse gas emissions. Funding in the amount of $50M is required to implement the following:
No expected results for 2008-2009 were defined in the Horizontal Report on Plans and Priorities 2008-2009 at the Theme level; please refer to program expected results.
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcome
Canadian leaders and senior officials are well-prepared to advance Canada's strategic interests related to climate change and air pollution in multilateral and bilateral fora.
Canada's domestic and international climate change and air pollution policies & negotiating positions are aligned and reflective of national circumstances.
Canada's profile as a provider of climate-friendly technologies is enhanced.
Total Approved Spending over the 2007-2011 period for Theme | Total 2008-2009 Planned Spending for Theme programming | Actual Spending for 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$50,000,000 |
$10,700,838 | $9,741,268 |
Lead Department | Environment Canada |
---|---|
Federal Theme Partners | -- |
This program was proposed by the federal government in support of Turning the Corner: A Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gases and Air Pollution but has not been launched. The main objective is to improve capacity of communities and individuals to take action on clear air and climate change by stimulating the trial of new actions and purchases, which may have lasting benefits and result in significant reductions over the longer-term, which will lead Canadians to take positive environmental actions at home, school and workplace.
The goal would be to ensure that funded projects have measurable results and can be replicated by other groups or organizations. CACP would fund programs in the following areas: Home and outdoor energy efficiency - Encourage energy and water efficiency, waste reduction and the replacement or purchase of more energy-efficient products or technologies, including energy-efficient home appliances, lighting, lawn mowers and the purchase of energy from renewable sources; School-based sustainability - Improve the energy efficiency of school operations and facility management by engaging custodians, principals, teachers, students and parents. The program includes an educational component to engage teachers and students in learning about energy efficiency, water efficiency and waste reduction; and Greening the workplace - Inspire employees to adopt environmentally friendly behaviours at work and to encourage business owners and managers to implement measures to reduce energy consumption and associated emissions in their daily operations.
No expected results for 2008-2009 were defined in the Horizontal Report on Plans and Priorities 2008-2009 at the Theme level; please refer to program expected results.
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes (If launched)
Final Outcomes (If launched)
In preparation for possible launch, program materials and tools, including application forms, proposal evaluation
tools, and greenhouse gas / criteria air contaminants valuation tools were developed.
Click here for Partnerships program-level details.
Total Approved Spending over the 2007-2011 period for Theme | Total 2008-2009 Planned Spending for Theme programming | Actual Spending for 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$12,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $345,217 |
Lead Department | Environment Canada |
---|---|
Federal Theme Partners | Natural Resources Canada, Transport Canada, Health Canada, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada, National Research Council, Industry Canada |
The Management and Accountability Theme sets the path for the Clean Air Agenda, Horizontal Management, Accountability and Reporting Framework (CAA-HMARF) which facilitates management and reporting of financial and non-financial performance information at the program level within 8 themes on a consolidated basis (at the theme and agenda levels) across participating departments and agencies. This then ensures that ongoing monitoring and assessment of progress in achieving objectives and expected outcomes against financial investments is made; and facilitates the setting of priorities and reallocating of resources, as appropriate ensuring engagement of the governance structure within the CAA-HMARF.
No expected results for 2008-2009 were defined in the Horizontal Report on Plans and Priorities 2008-2009 at the Theme level; please refer to program expected results.
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcome
The Management and Accountability Theme continued to implement the horizontal management, accountability and reporting framework for the 44 programs and 8 Themes of the Clean Air Agenda (CAA), with focus on meeting targeted short term results and ensuring accountability for progress toward longer term CAA outcomes. While the first year of implementation (2007-2008) involved building the institutional context in which federal partners could work collectively, this second year of the four year mandate (2007-2011) saw progress towards more engagement on horizontal issues.
Over 2008-2009, foundational management components were implemented (e.g., CAA Program Activity Architecture, a performance logic model). These provided the basis for an organized, cohesive and methodical approach for the ongoing collection and analysis of performance information and reporting of results. This also supported the development of a database of comprehensive and consistent performance information for use in developing future programming while ensuring continued transparent approaches to horizontal management and accountability were supported and detailed integrated information was made available to Parliament on investments made within the context of the Clean Air Agenda. With respect to the CAA program architecture, there was ongoing support for the overall logic model for the CAA. This was reinforced by additional investments made to the CAA as part of the 2009 Budget Economic Action Plan.Total Approved Spending over the 2007-2011 period for Theme | Total 2008-2009 Planned Spending for Theme programming
(as adjusted mid-year) |
Actual Spending for 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$5,000,000 |
$1,250,000 | $1,029,395 |
Department | Environment Canada |
---|---|
Departmental Program Activity | 3.3 Clean Air Program |
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcome
Since May 2008, the government worked intensively with affected sectors, provinces and non-government organizations on development of a comprehensive air management system, including an approach to national regulations of industrial emissions of air pollutants consistent with the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA).
Although substantial elements of the GHG regulations were drafted, the economic downturn and the renewed engagement by the new US Administration has required that we fine-tune our approach.
Consultations with stakeholders were continued through 2008-2009, initially to get feedback on the proposed framework.
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$60,500,000 |
$10,272,000 | $10,153,620 |
Department | Environment Canada |
---|---|
Departmental Program Activity | 3.3 Clean Air Program |
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcome
Marine Spark-Ignition Engine and Off-road Recreational Vehicle Emission Regulations: Progress has been made on the development of the final regulations. Publication of final regulations in Canada Gazette Part II is anticipated in 2009-2010
Amendments to the Off-Road Compression-Ignition Engine Emission Regulations: Development of the proposed amendments to incorporate more stringent U.S. Tier 4 standards is on-going with an anticipated publication in the Canada Gazette, Part I, in 2009-2010.
Amendments to the On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations: Development of the proposed amendments to incorporate On-Board Diagnostic System requirements for heavy-duty vehicles is on-going with an anticipated publication in the Canada Gazette, Part I, in 2009-2010.
On-going administration of vehicle and engine emission regulations including registering and tracking Notices of Defect; registering and tracking temporary import declarations; and responding to technical inquiries from regulatees seeking clarification regarding elements of the regulations.
National marine emissions inventory and forecast, air quality modelling and ecosystems effects analyses were completed. These analyses supported the decision to proceed jointly with the U.S. to apply for an Emission Control Area designation on March 27, 2009. Additional analyses such as cost effects, traffic assessments were also conducted.
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$24,200,000 |
$4,380,000 |
$3,088,395 |
Department | Transport Canada |
---|---|
Departmental Program Activity | C00 - Sustainable Transportation Development and the Environment |
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcome
Motor Vehicle Fuel Consumption Regulations
Emission Reductions from Rail
Emission Reductions from Ships
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$22,500,000 |
$4,684,500 |
$2,152,280 |
Department | Natural Resources Canada |
---|---|
Departmental Program Activity | 2.1 - Clean Energy |
Provision of support for regulations implemented for model year 2011 and published in the Canada Gazette by December 2008
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcome
Immediate Outcome: Canada's motor vehicles and engines fleet becomes increasingly more fuel efficient and cleaner as a result of new vehicle regulations to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gases beginning in 2011 and new emission control standards applied to regulated modes of transportation and engines used and sold in Canada.
Results: Ongoing analysis and support has been provided to advance the development of light-duty vehicle fuel efficiency regulations. However, publication in the Canada Gazette has been delayed primarily because of a shift in approach in Canada. Delays were also incurred while waiting for US regulations to be finalized and amendments to the Motor Vehicle Fuel Consumption Standards Act to be finalized and tabled.
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$3,200,000 | $1,628,783 |
$576,109 |
Department | Environment Canada |
---|---|
Departmental Program Activity | 3.3 - Clean Air Program |
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcome
The three VOC Concentration Regulations for certain consumer products, architectural paints and auto refinish products were published in Canada Gazette part I on April 26, 2008.These three regulatory initiatives will reduce emissions of VOCs which contribute to the formation of smog.
Initiated and completed two research studies: Residential Wood Combustion industry socio-economic study; Emissions factor study of certified residential wood appliances. These studies will enhance capacity to conduct cost-benefit analysis and to enhance departmental emissions inventory in support of a future regulation to reduce emissions from residential wood burning appliance products.
Enhanced an understanding of the importance of emissions from residential wood combustion appliances to local air quality which, in turn, will support the rationale for future management action, as well as provide a basis from which to evaluate the effectiveness of an intervention, such as a product regulation, by:
Initiated research study to assess the prevalence of outdoor wood boiler use across Canada (ongoing) in order to inform the effective design and use of management instruments to address this product.
Continued review Canadian Standards Association (CSA) B415.1 Performance Testing of Solid-Fuel-Burning Heating Appliances standard. Final publication of the revised standard is anticipated by March 2010. As input for CSA B415.1, a verification testing program of 4 central residential wood heating appliances was completed by March 2009. Participated in review and development of American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards for solid-fuel burning standards in collaboration with US partners. The CSA and ASTM standards detail product emission limit requirements and testing protocols.
Collaborated with other jurisdictions in order to exchange research and policy expertise in the development and implementation of management instruments to improve residential wood combustion products. Participated in discussions regarding US EPA review of their wood burning appliance regulation; maintained engagement with other Canadian jurisdictions through the Intergovernmental Working Group for Residential Wood Combustion (IGWGRWC)
Initiated drafting of discussion documents detailing regulatory and non-regulatory instruments scope and design of residential wood combustion products.
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$12,000,000 |
$2,875,000 |
$2,120,372 |
Department | Natural Resources Canada |
---|---|
Departmental Program Activity | 2.1 Clean Energy |
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcome
The 10th amendment to the Energy Efficiency Regulations was published December 24, 2008 and contained new performance standards for 7 products previously unregulated and increased the stringency of 4 existing standards. The standards will result in GHG emissions reductions of 9.69 MT per year in 2020 from what would otherwise be the case. Notable standards included those for general service light bulbs and gas furnaces. The amendment also prescribed labelling requirements for the three most commonly used light bulbs. In addition 3 new Energy Star specifications have been introduced in Canada and 14 existing specifications made more stringent.
Amendments to the Energy Efficiency Act were approved by the Senate on March 12, 2009.Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$32,000,000 | $7,774,000 | $6,507,457 |
Department | Health Canada |
---|---|
Departmental Program Activity | 3.1 - Healthy Environments and Consumer safety |
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcome
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$17,500,000 |
$4,000,000 |
$3,282,887 |
Department | Environment Canada |
---|---|
Departmental Program Activity | 3.3 - Clean Air Program |
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcome
Program 5 Output 1: Air quality objectives and guidelines are based on sound scientific information.
Program 5 Output 2: Measurements intended to "set-the-baseline" for tracking the benefits of regulations on the health and environmental effects of air pollutants across Canada.
Program 5 Output 3: Results from an improved air quality model describing future air quality conditions resulting from the implementation of air pollutant regulations.
Program 5 Output 4: Scientific information to support the development of air quality regulations, targets, objectives and guidelines; scientific support for Canadian positions and strategies during international negotiations.
Program 5 Output 5: Domestic scientific assessments of smog, acid deposition, mercury and other air pollutants describing emission sources, trends and the forecasted benefits of regulatory actions under CARA on air quality, human health and the environment.
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$40,100,000 |
$9,685,000 |
$9,060,100 |
Department | Health Canada |
---|---|
Departmental Program Activity | 3.1 - Healthy Environments and Consumer Safety |
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcome
The air quality exposure and assessment studies undertaken will assist in the development of regulations and air
quality objectives with a goal of reducing population exposures to air pollutants and improving human health. Science
support for the development of the regulatory framework for air emissions is now underway.
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$71,300,000 | $15,517,400 | $10,679,748 |
Department | Environment Canada |
---|---|
Departmental Program Activity | 3.3 - Clean Air Program |
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcome
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$39,000,000 | $8,950,000 |
$9,478,437 |
Department | Environment Canada |
---|---|
Departmental Program Activity | 3.3 - Clean Air Program |
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcome
Regulatory Framework for Greenhouse Gas Emissions
National Registry
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$10,000,000 |
$2,480,000 | $2,714,133 |
Department | Environment Canada |
---|---|
Departmental Program Activity | 3.3 - Clean Air Program |
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcome
This program pursued the development and the improvements of the information sources fundamental to reporting on the state of the air by:
Enforcement advices have been provided in support of the development of regulatory approaches.
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$7,000,000 | $1,760,000 |
$405,130 |
Department | Environment Canada |
---|---|
Departmental Program Activity | 3.3 - Clean Air Program |
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcome
An updated energy, emissions and economy outlook was developed which served as the baseline for assessing the energy, emissions and economic consequences of the Government's industrial regulatory agenda. This baseline serves as the basic building block for the analytical work.
The energy, emissions and economic consequences of achieving the Government's Turning the Corner greenhouse gas emission reduction target were analyzed. The results served to shape the overall industrial regulatory greenhouse gas emission targets.
Since Government decided to review the GHG regulatory approach set out in Turning the Corner in light of economic circumstances and the opportunity to work with the U.S. Administration, the work in the latter part of 2008/ early part of 2009 focused on further policy analysis of options for aligning with the U.S. approach, and recognizing the current economic circumstances. Consultations with stakeholders were continued through 2008-2009, initially to get feedback on technical elements of the regulations, and later to get feedback on the overall regulatory approach in light of the Minister's commitment to work with the U.S.
In May 2008, the federal government agreed to take more time to finalize the air pollutant regulatory framework, and to work in cooperation with provinces and stakeholders to develop an alternative framework to Turning the Corner. Extensive consultations were held with affected sectors, provinces and non-government organizations on the key elements of the alternative framework. The goals were to develop an alternative framework that was broadly acceptable, achieved the Governments environmental and health goals, and maintained a strong regulatory role for the federal government.Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$8,000,000 |
$2,000,000 | $2,415,380 |
Department | Natural Resources Canada |
---|---|
Departmental Program Activity | 2.1 Clean Energy |
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcome
Immediate Outcomes
As part of the ecoENERGY for Buildings and Houses program, NRCan currently maintains 50 agreements at both the provincial and territorial level with a variety of partners (figure represents both the Buildings and Houses subcomponents).
Formation of partnerships in all provinces/territories to reduce energy use; Greater understanding of opportunities and benefits by jurisdictions to adopt more stringent building and housing energy codes and/or other regulatory instruments (Buildings and Houses)
Awareness and understanding among stakeholders of the potential for, and methods of, reducing GHGs and CACs through energy production and use.
Intermediate Outcomes
Adoption of energy efficiency products and services that result in reduced GHGs and CACs.
Final Outcomes
Reduced emissions of GHGs and CACs from clean energy activities.
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$61,000,000 |
$17,420,000 |
$14,805,030 |
Department | Natural Resources Canada |
---|---|
Departmental Program Activity | 2.1 Clean Energy |
For homeowners:
For small and medium-sized organizations:
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcome
Immediate Outcomes
Partnerships and collaborative agreements with stakeholders to promote clean energy activities that result in lower emissions of GHGs and CACs.
Awareness and understanding among stakeholders of the potential for, and methods of, reducing GHGs and CACs through energy production and use.
Intermediate Outcomes
Adoption of energy efficiency products and services that result in reduced GHGs and CACs.
Adoptions of renewable energy products and services, and strengthened infrastructure, resulting in reduced GHGs and CACs.
Final Outcomes
Reduced emissions of GHGs and CACs from clean energy activities.
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$520,000,000* | $93,706,000 |
$99,774,175 |
*The ecoENERGY Retrofit: Homes Program was allocated $300 million of additional funding in the 2009 federal budget.
Department | Natural Resources Canada |
---|---|
Departmental Program Activity | 2.1 Clean Energy |
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcomes
Immediate Outcomes
Involvements by industry in developing and using energy efficiency products, services, and processes that result in lower emissions of GHGs and CACs.
Awareness and understanding among stakeholders of the potential for, and methods of, reducing GHGs and CACs through energy production and use.
Intermediate Outcomes
Adoption of energy efficiency products and services that result in reduced GHGs and CACs.
Final Outcomes
Reduced emissions of GHGs and CACs from clean energy activities.
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$18,000,000 |
$4,300,000 |
$4,217,508 |
Department | Natural Resources Canada |
---|---|
Departmental Program Activity | 2.1 Clean Energy |
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcomes
Immediate Outcomes
Production of clean electricity from renewable sources such as wind, biomass, hydro and solar energy leading to lower emissions of GHGs and CACs.
Intermediate Outcomes
Increased production of clean electricity from renewable sources resulting in reduced GHGs and CACs.
Final Outcomes
Reduced emissions of GHGs and CACs from clean electricity production.
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$276,000,000 |
$39,786,000 |
$32,417,368 |
Department | Natural Resources Canada |
---|---|
Departmental Program Activity | 2.1 Clean Energy |
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcomes
Renewable Heat Outcomes
The systems installed under the program in 2007-2008 are expected to result in energy savings of 52,236 JG/year and achieve 3.3 kilotonnes of GHG reductions per year. The systems installed in 2008-2009 are expected to result in annual savings of 91,018 GJ of energy and 5.5 kilotonnes of GHGs.
Increased deployment of solar water technology in residential sector market (Renewable Heat).
Increased renewable energy industry capacity to meet growing deployment demand (Renewable Heat).
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$36,000,000 | $8,262,000 | $8,695,344 |
Department | Natural Resources Canada |
---|---|
Departmental Program Activity | 2.1 Clean Energy |
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcomes
Immediate Outcomes
Partnerships and collaborative agreements with stakeholders to promote clean energy activities that result in lower emissions of GHGs and CACs.
Transfer and/or use of clean energy technologies and practices leading to lower emissions of GHGs and CACs.
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$226,440,000 | $32,749,000 | $33,631,748 |
Department | Natural Resources Canada |
---|---|
Departmental Program Activity | 2.1 Clean Energy |
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Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcomes
Immediate Outcomes
Policy and monitoring that supports GHG and CAC reductions.
Transfer and/or use of clean energy technologies and practices leading to lower emissions of GHGs and CACs.
Awareness and understanding among stakeholders of the potential for, and methods of, reducing GHGs and CACs through energy production and use.
Intermediate Outcomes
Availability of innovative, market-ready energy processes, products and services that result in reduced GHGs and CACs.
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$24,560,000 | $6,904,000 | $4,938,002 |
Department | Indian and Northern Affairs Canada |
---|---|
Departmental Program Activity | 2.4 Community Infrastructure |
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Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcomes
The ecoENERGY for Aboriginal and Northern Communities program, delivered by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC), contributes to Government of Canada's commitment of greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions under the Clean Air Agenda (CAA). It equips Aboriginal and northern communities with the knowledge and tools to increase the energy efficiency of community infrastructure, to access renewable energy opportunities and to implement cost effective renewable energy projects. Not only does the Program promote environmentally sustainable communities, but it provides the funding to allow Aboriginal and northern communities to be able to access economic development opportunities that will directly benefit their communities.
In 2008-2009, INAC provided $2.69 million in contributions to 25 renewable energy and energy efficiency projects within 24 of the approximately 650 Aboriginal and northern communities within Canada. Funding contributions were provided for a range of renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. Examples of projects receiving funding include the installation of photovoltaic systems, wind energy evaluations, small hydro installations, and hydro generation feasibility studies.
The following provides a breakdown of work achieved in 2008-2009:
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$15,000,000 | $3,750,000 |
$4,056,249 |
Department | Transport Canada |
---|---|
Departmental Program Activity | 2.1 Clean Air from Transportation |
Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcomes
In 2008-2009, the program results listed below contributed to increasing capacity by target audience to undertake initiatives that reduce energy consumption or GHG or CAC or release of toxic substances and increased awareness, knowledge and acceptance of energy efficient transportation technologies and best practices.
The contribution component of the program is intended to support the implementation and performance measurement of Transportation Demand Management (TDM) projects that aim to increase the use of sustainable transportation options such as transit, carpools, cycling and walking and reduced travel through telework. Through the program, the government is helping find ways to meet transportation needs while protecting the environment.
In January 2009, fourteen projects were announced for funding under ecoMOBILITY's first round of contribution agreements. To date, three have been signed and the others are currently being negotiated. The second funding round was announced in March 2009 with a May deadline. First round recipients attended an ecoMOBILITY workshop in February 2009 where they presented their projects, shared information with other recipients and were provided guidance on topics such as performance measurement. During the workshop, recipients were also informed that they would be invited to be part of a new ecoMOBILITY Advisory Committee (EAC) that is being formed to ensure relevance of program to the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) stakeholders and to maximize stakeholders' program inputs.
The ecoMobility Program developed a number of tools to support project implementation of the TDM community. Tools included Standard TDM Impact Measurement Guideline; Sustainable Transportation Options Guide for Small and Rural Communities; Compendium of Canadian Survey Research on Consumer Attitudes and Behavioural Influences Affecting Sustainable Transportation Options; and International Walk to School Week Implementation Kit.
A marketing strategy has being initiated to widely disseminate these tools to the TDM community through the EcoMobility Stakeholder Database, the TDM learning events; the ecoMobility web site; and through the electronic ecoMobility newsletter under development.
Various learning events were organized or sponsored by the ecoMobility program to foster ongoing implementation and measurement of TDM practitioners' activities. Such events included:
EcoMobility also sponsored the Association du transport et des routes (AQTR) 2008 conference « Innover pour mieux financer les transports urbains ».
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$9,300,000 | $1,778,700 | $1,260,893 |
Department | Transport Canada |
---|---|
Departmental Program Activity | 2.1 Clean Air from Transportation |
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcomes
In 2008-2009, the program results listed below contributed to increasing capacity by target audience to undertake initiatives that reduce energy consumption or GHG or CAC or release of toxic substances and increased awareness, knowledge and acceptance of energy efficient transportation technologies and best practices.
eTV acquired 14 advanced vehicle technologies in 2008-2009, including full-electric, plug-in hybrid, clean diesel,
hydrogen fuel cell, hydrogen internal combustion engine and advanced gasoline vehicles. eTV evaluated the fuel efficiency,
emissions and safety performance of these vehicles and disseminated the results to over 50,000 Canadians by attending
19 public-outreach events throughout 2008-2009; by providing in-depth information via its web site; by producing 5 videos
with 15 multimedia animations; by publishing 50 technology articles and 18 technical bulletins and; by releasing its
annual report. eTV has also initiated a number of barrier studies in partnership with stakeholders and auto industry
to identify market trends, consumer and regulatory barriers in addressing the penetration of emerging advanced technologies.
For example, eTV has initiated a study with the Vancouver Fuel Cell Vehicle Program (VFCVP) to examine the barriers
related to parking hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in underground facilities. The study will focus on the potential risks
associated with hydrogen leakage in an enclosed environment, and whether vehicle standards and/or building codes are
sufficient to mitigate any potential for ignition in this event. Similarly, eTV is fine-tuning plans for a study with
the Canadian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association. The study is a broader examination of potential barriers to the early
introduction of hydrogen vehicle fleets, and the mitigation strategies that could be adopted. The focus will be on wider
vehicle standards, refuelling standards, and some discussion of the hydrogen refuelling infrastructure required to encourage
the deployment of these vehicles in Canada.
eTV staff participated in various industry consultations, work groups, conferences and seminars to share knowledge and
best practices with regards to advanced technology vehicles.
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$14,100,000 | $4,214,230 | $2,347,650 |
Department | Transport Canada |
---|---|
Departmental Program Activity | 2.1 Clean Air from Transportation |
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcomes
In 2008-2009, the program results listed below contributed to increasing participation by target audience in emission
reducing activities through partnerships and other program activities and increased awareness, knowledge and acceptance
of energy efficient transportation technologies and best practices.
On behalf of the provinces and territories, Transport Canada completed 6 studies initiated in 2007-2008 to examine the
feasibility of mandating heavy truck speed limiters. This included traffic modelling to better understand the safety
impact from differential car-truck speeds on highways, quantifying the environmental benefits from fuel savings and
reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and an assessment of the trade and competitiveness impacts of a speed limiter
mandate in both the Canadian and North American context. In 2008-2009 the results from these studies confirmed the 2007-2008
preliminary estimates that a national mandate for heavy truck speed limiters would result in estimated annual diesel
fuel savings of 228.6 million litres (1.4% of the total diesel fuel consumed by road vehicles in Canada in 2006) and
annual GHG savings of 0.64 megatonnes. The studies' reports can be viewed on the following TC web site:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/safevehicles/motorcarriers/speedlimiter/index.htm
Two provinces, Ontario and Quebec, have implemented heavy truck speed limiter regulations and one other province (NB)
is examining the merits of harmonizing with their regulations. The National Harmonization Initiative for the Trucking
Industry (NHITI) is available to applicants to offer co-funding to assist with the development of enforcement capacity
for these new requirements. As Transport Canada supports the implementation of heavy truck speed limiters, the NHITI
may also assist other provinces investigate the feasibility of speed limiter legislation.
TC continued its involvement in the Task Force on Vehicle Weights and Dimensions Policy working group to improve uniformity
in regulations governing the weights and dimensions of commercial vehicles operating between provinces and territories.
The working group has made progress toward weight and dimensional thresholds that could better accommodate environmental
technologies such as wide-base single tires and rear-mounted aerodynamic devices.
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$5,400,000 | $643,180 | $389,025 |
Department | Transport Canada |
---|---|
Departmental Program Activity | 2.1 Clean Air from Transportation |
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcome
The Freight Technology Demonstration Fund provides funding for demonstration to test and measure the emissions impact
of new and underutilized freight transportation technologies in real world conditions.
In 2008-2009, the program results listed below contributed to increasing the uptake technologies that reduce energy
consumption, GHG and CAC.
Of the 8 projects selected in 2007-2008 for $2.4M in funding as part of the first round of the demonstration program,
6 are underway with contribution agreements in place and final reports expected in 2009-2010.
In January 2009, Transport Canada selected an additional 9 projects for $3.5M in funding as part of the second round
of demonstration funding. One contribution agreement was finalized in 2008-2009 and negotiations were well underway
for the remaining eight.
The selected portfolio of the above projects for both rounds of funding supports a mix of technologies that include:
innovative port crane technologies, ultra low emitting Genset locomotives technology, route and mode optimization software,
hybrid electric and advanced electric delivery vehicles, bundled advanced truck technologies (i.e. aerodynamic truck
technologies, advanced auxiliary power technologies for trucks, single tire technologies and long combination vehicle
options for trucks). Every Canadian region is represented in the selected portfolio.
A majority of the selected projects have started to install and utilize the technology thus beginning to achieve GHG
and CAC emission reduction. Those reductions will be quantified and reported in the final report provided by the recipient
at the end of the project starting in 2009-2010.
Each recipient will collect and analyze data such as fuel use, time of operation, workload and distance traveled in
a predefined methodology. This will allow an accurate calculation of GHG and CAC emissions reduction.
The Demonstration Fund was well subscribed as it received almost 50 applications requesting funding in the second round.
The high volume and quality of applications has necessitated the commitment of the remaining contribution funding envelope.
The two rounds of funding have allowed an uptake in technology of 1254 pieces of equipment (see above mix of technology)
across four modes of transportation.
24 case studies from previous technology projects supported by TC were published on Transport Canada's ecoFREIGHT website
detailing results.
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$9,300,000 | $2,967,047 | $3,020,220 |
Department | Transport Canada |
---|---|
Departmental Program Activity | 2.1 Clean Air from Transportation |
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcomes
The Freight Technology Incentive Program provides incentives for companies to purchase and install underutilized
freight transportation technologies that reduce greenhouse gas and/or criteria contaminants.
In 2008-2009, the program results listed below contributed to increasing the uptake technologies that reduce energy
consumption, GHG and CAC.
The 15 projects selected in 2007-2008 for $3.7M in funding as part of the first round of the incentives program are
underway with contribution agreements in place and final reports expected in 2009-2010.
In February 2009, Transport Canada selected an additional 17 projects for $3.8M in funding as part of the second round
of the incentives program. At the end of 2008-2009, negotiations were underway for all the 17 projects.
The selected portfolio of projects for both rounds of funding supports a mix of technologies that include: ultra low
emitting Genset locomotives technology, alternative fuel for baggage tractors, refurbishing marine engine with latest
fuel efficient technology, bundled advanced truck technologies (i.e. aerodynamic truck technologies, advanced auxiliary
power technologies for trucks, single tire technologies and long combination vehicle options for trucks). Every Canadian
region is represented in the selected portfolio.
The Incentives Program was well subscribed as it received over 180 applications requesting funding in the second round
representing almost a three fold increase of the first round. The high volume and quality of applications has necessitated
the commitment of the remaining contribution funding envelope.
The two rounds of funding have allowed an uptake in technology of 1654 pieces of equipment (see above mix of technology)
across four modes of transportation. 7 case studies on a range of technologies implemented in Canada were published
on Transport Canada's ecoFREIGHT website detailing results of its projects.
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$9,350,000 | $3,153,563 | $2,721,684 |
Department | Transport Canada |
---|---|
Departmental Program Activity | 2.1 Clean Air from Transportation |
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcomes
In 2008-2009, the program results listed below contributed to increasing participation by target audience in emission
reducing activities through partnerships and other program activities and increased awareness, knowledge and acceptance
of energy efficient transportation technologies and best practices.
As required under the Terms and Conditions of the Railway Association of Canada Memorandum of Understanding, the 2007
Annual Report for rail emissions was released in early 2009 by the Railway Association of Canada. The 2008 Annual Report
for air emissions is expected to be released in the 2009-2010 fiscal year.
In addition, the Duty Cycle Project and the Emissions Factors Update Project were funded under the Railway Association
of Canada Memorandum of Understanding. The purpose of the Duty Cycle and the Emissions Factors Update Project was to
consolidate locomotive emissions data from a variety of reports available in the public domain into a uniform dataset,
and then to update the emissions factors pertinent to diesel locomotives types in service on Canadian railways. Using
this dataset, average emissions factor values for both individual locomotive types and locomotive mixed-fleet operations
were calculated. Updated Emission Factors were used to produce the 2007 Annual Report on Locomotive Emissions Monitoring
published according to the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Railway Association of Canada, Environment
Canada and Transport Canada concerning railway diesel locomotives operating in Canada.
Progress was made on the release of the 2007 Annual Emissions Report for the Air Memorandum of Understanding. The 2007
report was released in spring 2009. The 2008 annual report is expected to be released in fall 2009.
Preliminary discussion has taken place with the marine industry on the development of an approach for a voluntary
Memorandum of Understanding to reduce air emissions.
The ecoFREIGHT Partnerships organized a rail conference in May 2008. The conference attracted 115 senior industry delegates
from Canada and the United States, including federal and provincial Government representatives, suppliers, manufacturers,
as well as many railway operators. The conference participants provided positive feedback on the quality of panellists,
the format and the topics covered, and suggested that similar event should be organized every 2 years.
The ecoFREIGHT Partnerships also supported the Research and Development conference as part of the Railway Association
of Canada Annual General Meeting in September 2008. This conference was also an opportunity for the industry to learn
more about technology and the environment. The ecoFREIGHT Partnerships sponsored "Greening the Supply Chain" event organized
by the Trade and Transport Logistics in November 2008.
The ecoFREIGHT Partnerships program sponsored the SCL Green Supply Chain Award. Recipients of this annual award are
selected on the basis of strong environmental leadership and their firm commitment to promoting green transportation
standards. The Award was presented in May 2008 to XTL Transport Inc.
The program sponsored the environmental section of the Canadian Industrial Transportation Association's (CITA) 2008
survey. CITA submitted a summary report in November 2008. ecoFREIGHT Partnerships have been supporting the environmental
section of that survey since 2005. The continuous support provides the department with basic trend information. The
2008 survey indicated an increase in key elements such as the consideration by shippers of environmental issue when
selecting a transportation service provider as well as their knowledge of GHG and CAC effects also increased.
Transport Canada is exploring options for the development of relevant tools for shippers and forwarders, including
a potential emissions calculator. Some preliminary discussions have been held with the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency on an emissions calculator model.
Transport Canada officials represented the Government of Canada at the following international events:
The ecoFREIGHT Partnerships information is provided through the ecoFREIGHT Web site, which is updated regularly.
The website was enhanced by the posting of 24 case studies that provide information on results and lessons learned for
previously funded projects.
Official departmental presentations were provided at the Pollution Probe conference in March 2008, Globe 2008 and the
Association of Canadian Port Authorities in February 2009. Those conferences were an opportunity to inform the industry
of strategies and technologies that reduce emissions.
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$6,550,000 | $1,856,510 | $1,224,726 |
Department | Transport Canada |
---|---|
Departmental Program Activity | 2.1 Clean Air from Transportation |
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcomes
In 2008-2009, the program results listed below contributed to increasing the uptake technologies that reduce energy
consumption, GHG and CAC.
The Marine Shore Power Program held a first funding Round on August 25, 2008. The program received three applications
and selected the application from the Port Metro Vancouver for the Canada Place project. The project was announced on
December 17, 2008 and the contribution agreement was signed on February 5, 2009.
The Canada Place cruise ship shore power project is the third cruise ship shore power project in the world and the first
of its kind in Canada. The Port Metro Vancouver installed shore power infrastructure at the east and west berths of
the Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal in Vancouver harbour, in time of the 2009 cruise ship season. The total cost of
this project is $9 million with $2M provided by Marine Shore Power program. Port Metro Vancouver has partnered with
Holland America, Princess Cruises and BC Hydro for this endeavour. Transport Canada, Western Diversification Canada
and British Columbia Ministry of Transportation are financial contributors to this major initiative. The project is
proceeding according to schedule.
Several other port authorities throughout the country have shown interest in the technology and are exploring its potential
for their facility.
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$6,000,000 | $2,302,510 | $1,502,547 |
Department | Transport Canada |
---|---|
Departmental Program Activity | 2.1 Clean Air from Transportation |
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcomes
The following activities will position TC favourably to provide recommendations and advice on policies and programs
that influence transportation technologies and practices as well as increasing the uptake of technologies that reduce
fuel consumption and GHG emissions and as such support the Program's immediate, intermediate and final outcomes.
Policy advice was provided to Minister(s) and senior management on sustainable transportation issues in relation to
Cabinet meetings and for the Minister's participation at the 2008 International Transport Forum.
Information collected and analyzed and analytical frameworks, strategies and policies developed that support sustainable
transportation such as:
Federal and stakeholder coordination on issues related to sustainable transportation such as:
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$4,000,000 | $1,222,890 | $712,822 |
Department | Transport Canada |
---|---|
Departmental Program Activity | 2.1 Clean Air from Transportation |
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcomes
The purpose of this program was to encourage the purchase of new fuel-efficient vehicles by offering rebates to eligible
recipients that buy or enter into leases of 12 months or more for an eligible vehicle registered for use in Canada.
New 2006, 2007 and 2008 model year vehicles with a Combined Fuel Consumption Rating (CFCR) of 6.5 L/100km or less for
new automobiles, 8.3 L/100km or less for new minivans, sport utility vehicles and other light trucks and an E85 rating
of 13.0L/100km for new Flex-Fuel vehicles were eligible for a rebate.
The Program was delivered in partnership with Service Canada. SC's responsibilities included processing of mail/applications,
responding to client enquiries and making recommendations for payment to Transport Canada (TC). TC has the overall responsibility
for the direction of the Program, including overall program design, policy direction and issuing grant payments.
To be eligible under the program applications must have been received before March 31, 2009 and eligible vehicles must
have been purchased between March 20, 2007 and December 31, 2008.
In 2008-2009, the program results listed below contributed to increasing the uptake technologies that reduce energy
consumption, GHG and CAC and Increased participation by target audience in emission reducing activities.
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$252,700,000 | $170,415,000 | $121,884,296 |
Department | Human Resources and Skills Development Canada |
---|---|
Departmental Program Activity | -- |
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcomes
Service Canada has received:
Service Canada has conducted 129,837 vehicles identification and has validated 128,326 registrations.
The program is a joint responsibility between Transport Canada (TC) and Service Canada. TC will report the result of
the other performance criteria.
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$11,300,000 | $6,000,000 | $7,717,322 |
Department | Natural Resources Canada |
---|---|
Departmental Program Activity | 2.1 - Clean Energy |
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcomes
Immediate Outcomes
Informed positions on policies and programs influencing transportation technologies and practices:
Increased participation by target audience in emission reducing activities through partnerships and other program
activities:
Increased capacity by target audience to undertake initiatives that reduce energy consumption or GHG or CAC or release
of toxic substances:
Intermediate Outcome
Use of transportation best practices that reduce energy consumption or GHG or CAC:
Final Outcome
Reductions in energy consumption or GHG or CAC from transportation:
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$21,000,000 | $5,311,143 | $5,643,241 |
Department | Natural Resources Canada |
---|---|
Departmental Program Activity | 2.1 - Clean Energy |
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcomes
Immediate Outcomes
Increased capacity to undertake initiatives that reduce energy consumption or greenhouse gas or criteria air contaminants
or release of toxic substances:
Informed positions on policies and programs influencing transportation technologies and practices:
Increased participation by target audience in emission reducing activities through partnerships and other program
activities:
Intermediate Outcome
Use of transportation best practices that reduce energy consumption or GHG or CAC:
Final Outcome
Reductions in energy consumption or greenhouse gas or criteria air contaminants from transportation:
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$22,000,000 | $6,338,862 | $5,019,058 |
Department | Environment Canada |
---|---|
Departmental Program Activity | 3.3 - Clean Air Program |
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcomes
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$92,000,000 | $13,154,000 | $6,916,284 |
Department | National Research Council |
---|---|
Departmental Program Activity | 1.1 Research and development |
Immediate Outcomes
Field Study on Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and Ventilation (Activity 1)
Evaluation of Indoor Air Quality Technologies and Solutions (Activity 2)
Canadian (formerly 'National') Committee on Indoor Air Quality and Building (CCIAQB; Activity 3).
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$8,000,000 | $2,717,000 | $2,717,000 |
Department | Health Canada |
---|---|
Departmental Program Activity | 3.1 Healthy Environments and Consumer safety |
Immediate Outcomes
Radon levels assessed in a designated group of Government of Canada buildings; results are shared and risk mitigation
measures are discussed:
Ongoing engagement of key stakeholders, sustaining messages and targeting education and awareness activities:
Knowledge related to radon increased:
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$15,000,000 | $3,700,000 | $3,700,000 |
Department | Indian and Northern Affairs Canada |
---|---|
Departmental Program Activity | Northern Land and Resources |
Pending
The Air Quality Health Index and Air Quality Forecasting Program of the Adaptation theme received TB approval in
2007-2008, while other programs were not approved until early April 2008 - some results were reported in 2007-2008 (see
below)
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcome
Final Outcome
The Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) program funded a total of 21 projects. The range of projects funded
include climate change risk assessments, climate change information needs and gaps analysis, community/regional adaptation
planning, building capacity for adaptation planning, as well as support toward development of scenarios and strategies.
The following provides a breakdown of work achieved as a result of the funded projects:
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$14,000,000 |
$2,550,000 | $2,236,842 |
Department | Environment Canada |
---|---|
Departmental Program Activity | 2.2 - Weather and Environmental Prediction Program |
The Air Quality Health Index and Air Quality Forecasting Program of the Adaptation theme received TB approval in
2007-2008, while other programs were not approved until early April 2008 - some results were reported in 2007-2008 (see
below).
Immediate Outcome
Intermediate Outcome
Final Outcome
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$21,300,000 | $5,200,000 | $5,033,173 |
Department | Health Canada |
---|---|
Departmental Program Activity | 3.1 Healthy Environments and Consumer Safety |
The Air Quality Health Index and Air Quality Forecasting Program of the Adaptation theme received TB approval in
2007-2008, while other programs were not approved until early April 2008 - some results were reported in 2007-2008 (sse
below).
Immediate Outcome
Intermediate Outcome
Final Outcome
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$8,700,000 | $2,800,000 | $1,741,160 |
Department | Environment Canada |
---|---|
Departmental Program Activity | 2.1 - Weather and Environmental Prediction Program |
Pending
The Air Quality Health Index and Air Quality Forecasting Program of the Adaptation theme received TB approval in
2007-2008, while other programs were not approved until early April 2008 - some results were reported in 2007-2008 (see
below).
Immediate Outcome
Intermediate Outcome
Final Outcome
Subcomponent 1
Development of the new Canadian global climate model (CanCM4) is complete, and includes a sophisticated representation
of the sulphur cycle, improved radiative transfer, cloud physics, and ocean processes. An extension of this model to
include the carbon cycle is also complete and a wide range of historical and future simulations have been conducted.
An improved version of the carbon cycle version is nearing completion. A new Canadian regional climate model, based
on the atmospheric physics package in CanCM4, has been constructed and initial testing is well underway. Global and
regional climate model output continues to be disseminated to users via the CCCma web site (www.cccma.ec.gc.ca). These models will be used to provide updated climate change information,
based on the latest scientific developments, contributing to the awareness and understanding of the risks of climate
change.
Subcomponent 2
Expansion of the Canadian Climate Change Scenarios Network (www.cccsn.ca) to regional server
nodes was commenced with the addition of a server at Yukon College. The CCCSN is a public access website for global
climate change models. A series of regional training sessions on the use of scenarios were held across Canada with over
100 users from other government departments, provinces, territories, municipalities and the private sector. Ongoing
technical support for the network was provided, as well as model verification and targeted downscaling in vulnerable
areas (e.g. selected Arctic communities).
Subcomponent 3A
The atmospheric hazards web tool (www.hazards.ca) was expanded nationally to all 5 Regions
of Canada. A gap analysis was completed on information needs for specific regional nodes. Research was commenced nationally
to address gaps identified. An assessment study of how atmospheric hazards are being incorporated into existing community
emergency response plans was initiated this year and will be completed in 2009-2010.
Subcomponent 3B
A team of researchers Identified selected key atmospheric hazards for further assessment of the impact of future climate
extremes (e.g. wind, rain on snow, snow loads) for codes and standards, as well as inclusion under Subcomponent 3A.
Key stakeholder consultations were completed with codes and standards agencies (e.g. Building Code Commission, Canadian
Standards Association, Transportation Associations of Canada, Engineers Canada) to investigate incorporation of selected
climate change parameters into existing design criteria). Work was commenced on targeted climatic design criteria for
inclusion of values in National codes and standards.
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$15,000,000 |
$5,210,730 | $3,567,788 |
Department | Health Canada |
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Departmental Program Activity | 4.1 First Nations and Inuit Health Programming and Services |
No expected results for 2008-2009 were defined in the Horizontal Report on Plans and Priorities 2008-2009 at the
Theme level; please refer to the program expected results.
The Air Quality Health Index and Air Quality Forecasting Program of the Adaptation theme received TB approval in
2007-2008, while other programs were not approved until early April 2008 - some results were reported in 2007-2008 (see
below).
Immediate Outcome
Intermediate Outcome
Final Outcome
Immediate Outcomes
#10 Increased availability/access to adaptation information and products
We developed a climate change application guide in consultation with federal partners and Aboriginal organizations,
which is available in print form and electronically on the Assembly of First Nations website and the Arctic Health Research
Network website. The application guide was designed to assist communities in developing community-based research projects,
writing proposals and budgets. The guide was distributed to northern First Nations and Inuit communities and resulted
in 15 project applications for FY 2009-2010, 14 of which met the application criteria. This is the first year for the
guide.
#11 Increased capacity (additional resources, tools, knowledge base) to conduct and apply adaptation science
We funded 10 community-based projects across the North (two in the Yukon, three in the Northwest Territories, four in
Nunavut and one in Nunatsiavut) that actively hired and trained community members as well as youth and elders. The funding
has assisted in the development of a number of resource tools including the development of a publication on the relationship
of sea ice to Inuit, on sea ice changes and ice safety from an Inuit perspective.
#12 Greater collaboration to address climate change and health related impacts
The Program has worked closely with our federal partners (Healthy Environments and Consumer Safety Branch of Health
Canada, Northern Region of Health Canada, the Public Health Agency, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, and Natural
Resources Canada) as well as First Nations and Inuit organizations (Assembly of First Nations, Council of Yukon First
Nations, Arctic Health Research Network, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, Pauktuutit, and Nunavut Research Institute). We delivered
over 10 presentations on the program to these partners. The presentations were designed to disseminated information
about the links between climate change and health effects, to give examples of these links and ideas on research projects
important for northern communities to enable them to think about appropriate research proposals. The audiences includes
medical officers of health, health practitioners, environmental experts, community planners and community representatives
to ensure we disseminated information to the various players involved in climate change adaptation measures. The presentations
and guide resulted in 14 successful community proposals for 2009-2010 being submitted, and many more showing interest.
Intermediate Outcomes
#6 Increased use of adaptation information and products
We produced an application guide tailored for northern communities as well as two posters used at the Health Canada
Science forum and the annual ArcticNet conference - Arctic Change. The presentations and guide resulted in 14 successful
community proposals for 2009-2010 being submitted, and many more showing interest.
#7 Increased awareness of climate change risks
The Climate Change and Health Adaptation Program has presented at numerous national and international conferences, created
posters, visited communities to discuss the many health issues around climate change in the North. We also conducted
three community-centered climate change and health workshops to increase awareness around the issues, the funding program
and to help community representatives write a proposal. The workshops provided clarity on links between climate change
and health, elements of an acceptable research proposal and adequate budgets.
#8 Increased capacity to act on climate change issues among target populations.
The 2008-2009 funding has allowed the 10 northern communities to conduct their own research, learn from this research
and disseminate findings on climate change and health to their communities. An example is data to provide valuable information
to residents regarding the conditions and safety level of local sea and lake ice, with the potential for reducing accidents,
injuries and anxiety relating to the changing ice environment.
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
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$7,000,000 |
$2,405,000 | $1,823,420 |
Department | Natural Resources Canada |
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Departmental Program Activity | 3.1 Adapting to a Changing Climate and Hazard Risk Management |
Pending
The Air Quality Health Index and Air Quality Forecasting Program of the Adaptation theme received TB approval in
2007-2008, while other programs were not approved until early April 2008.
Immediate Outcome
Intermediate Outcome
Final Outcome
Two phases of Regional Adaptation Action Partnerships program were carried out in 2008-2009:
In the area of Innovative Risk Management Tools, progress was made in the following sectors:
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
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$35,000,000 |
$3,955,400 | $2,858,592 |
Department | Health Canada |
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Departmental Program Activity | 3.1 Healthy Environments and Consumer Safety |
No expected results for 2008-2009 were defined in the Horizontal Report on Plans and Priorities.
The Air Quality Health Index and Air Quality Forecasting Program of the Adaptation theme received TB approval in
2007-2008, while other programs were not approved until early April 2008 - some results were reported in 2007-2008 (see
below).
Immediate Outcome
Intermediate Outcome
Final Outcome
Heat Alert and Response Systems Project
Health Canada worked to raise awareness of the nature of heat as a health risk in communities among key stakeholders,
with the aim of identifying local "heat champions." This awareness-raising process resulted in the identification of
three communities interested in participating in the pilot heat alert and response systems (HARS) project (Fredericton,
Windsor, Winnipeg). One additional community will be identified for the pilot in FY 2009-2010.
Two Advisory Groups have been established and membership includes leading national experts in relevant fields including
epidemiology, emergency management, public health, and human physiology. The mandate of the Heat Alert and Response
Systems Advisory Group is to provide advice and guidance on the implementation of Health Canada's "Developing Heat Resilient
Communities and Individuals in Canada" project. The mandate of the Health Professional Information and Training Advisory
Group is to provide advice and guidance on the design, development and distribution of training tools for health care
professionals.
A baseline inventory and assessment were conducted of current science in the field of heat and human health, in order
to guide future scientific work. Research activities were carried out, including surveys to assess the Canadian public's
existing awareness and understanding of the health risks of climate change.
In 2008-2009 (Year 1 of the program), Health Canada assessed existing international state-of-the-art heat monitoring
and surveillance techniques and developed an environmental heat monitoring system framework for Canadian communities.
A heat monitoring framework has been designed to allow communities to measure four variables impacting heat-related
health impacts (temperature, humidity, wind, and solar load) to provide a more accurate assessment of heat as a health
risk in communities in Canada. The framework will be piloted in the summer of 2009.
Work conducted this year lays the groundwork for the development of management committees in each community, which will
support local collaboration among interested parties in the development, implementation and evaluation of a HARS pilot
in each community in subsequent years. Heat-health information products were developed for public distribution during
implementation of the pilot studies. A project management framework was developed and approved to guide implementation.
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
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$7,900,000 |
$2,450,000 | $1,848,023 |
Department | Public Health Agency of Canada |
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Departmental Program Activity | 1.2 Disease Prevention and Control |
Pending
The Air Quality Health Index and Air Quality Forecasting Program of the Adaptation theme received TB approval in
2007-2008, while other programs were not approved until early April 2008 - some results were reported in 2007-2008 (see
below).
Immediate Outcome
Intermediate Outcome
Final Outcome
The Pilot Infectious Disease Impact and Response System (PIDIRS) program has completed a directed solicitation process
with five academic institutions for contribution funding. The proposals received have all been approved by internal
and external review processes. The contributions will fund just less than 2 years of research that will provide public
health stakeholders with the knowledge and tools necessary for decision making on surveillance, intervention and control
of key infectious diseases with an environmental origin (particularly vector-borne and waterborne infectious diseases).
Four pilot regions across Canada have agreed to participate in the community-based approach to assessing infectious
disease risk associated with climate change. Memoranda of agreement have been finalized and pilot community work will
commence in June and July 2009 and last for approximately 15 months. When complete, the work of these pilot communities
will serve as a template for other jurisdictions across the country to development and implement adaptation strategies
relative to the surveillance, intervention and control of key infectious diseases with an environmental origin (particularly
vector-borne and waterborne infectious diseases).
Eight national (3) and international (5) professionals with knowledge of climate change, infectious diseases and adaptation
have committed to participation as members of the program advisory committee (AC). The AC's mandate is to, via its subject
matter knowledge, provide the PIDIRS program with on-going guidance and advice on scientific priority setting, direction
and facilitation of strategic linkages.
Data gathering for scientific studies on tick-borne disease distribution data has occurred and risk maps have been published.
This initial academic research has directly supported theme outcomes by providing surveillance knowledge to further
development of intervention and control of vector-borne diseases.
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
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$7,000,000 |
$1,473,895 | $1,239,102 |
Department | Environment Canada |
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Departmental Program Activity | 4.2 Relations with other governments and partners are managed in support of environmental priorities |
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcome
Canada met its international funding obligations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
(UNFCCC) for 2008-2009 which allows Canada to continue participating in international dialogue on climate change. Canada
also made voluntary contributions to the UNFCCC.
Canada continued to provide financial support to non-UN agencies including the OECD, with the goal of enhancing understanding
of the international policy options for the development of a future climate change agreement.
Canada participated in bilateral activities including: The Canada-Mexico Partnership (hosted by Canada), the Canada
China Working Group on Climate Change (hosted by China) and bilateral meeting in Poznan on the margins of the UNFCCC
conference of the parties.
Canada participated in technology-related international partnerships that complemented the UN climate change process
in order to promote and support the development of clean technologies needed to reduce GHG emissions and address climate
change. These partnerships included the Asia Pacific Partnership, the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership
and the Methane to Markets Partnership.
Canada established a National Registry to account for its transactions of Kyoto units as required by each Annex I Party
in order to facilitate the assessment of compliance and the operation of the Kyoto mechanisms.
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
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$2,892,000 | $623,000 | $841,250 |
Department | Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade |
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Departmental Program Activity | 1.3 Global Issues |
Canada's financial obligations to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Secretariat respected.
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcome
The provision of these funds is required as part of our Treaty obligations, and has allowed us to remain a participant
in good standing. These funds, combined with the contributions of other countries, have enabled the United Nations Framework
Convention on Climate Change to conduct four negotiations sessions in 2008-2009 and allowed the secretariat to undertake
necessary preparatory work and outreach activities. These efforts are designed to progress towards a successful outcome
on an international climate change agreement for the post-2012 period in December 2009.
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$1,908,000 | $477,000 | $477,000 |
Department | Environment Canada |
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Departmental Program Activity | 4.2.3 Long term global climate change regime |
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcome
Canada's interests internationally were supported by the following activities:
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$11,400,000 | $2,900,000 | $4,182,016 |
Department | Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade |
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Departmental Program Activity | 1.3 Global Issues |
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcome
The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) continues to provide substantive analytical and
policy input for the formulation and presentation of Canadian views for the negotiations under the United Nations Framework
Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and its Kyoto Protocol. Provision of timely and substantial input to senior officials
has enabled informed participation and engagement in international processes. DFAIT participates actively in the UN
process, leads negotiations on adaptation and coordinates negotiations on aspects related to the Kyoto Protocol. In
addition, DFAIT advocates Canada's positions within other multilateral processes, e.g., the G8, the Major Economies
Forum process, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), Arctic Council, Commonwealth, other UN events, and through
bilateral channels through DFAIT's network of Embassies and other Missions abroad. DFAIT also participates actively
in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) deliberations.
Of particular note, DFAIT:
In 2008-2009, DFAIT provided contributions to support activities within several organizations (including supplementary
funding to the UNFCCC Least Developed Countries Expert Group and inventory development programme; the Organization of
American States; the Global Climate Observing System Secretariat and the Center for Clean Air Policy) through which
Canada can advance its interests with regard to adaptation in the most vulnerable countries, tracking of greenhouse
gas reductions, and climate change policy development.
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$6,400,000 | $1,650,000 | $1,420,060 |
Department | Natural Resources Canada |
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Departmental Program Activity | 2.1 Clean Energy |
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcome
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$5,200,000 | $1,514,000 | $1,356,403 |
Department | Environment Canada |
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Departmental Program Activity | 4.2.3 Long-term global climate change regime |
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcome
Canada has been an active participant in the APP since joining the Partnership, but did not fund any APP projects
during 2008-09.
Internal organization
Project Participation
Canadian Leadership
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$18,882,000 | $2,738,166 | $818,629 |
Department | Natural Resources Canada |
---|---|
Departmental Program Activity | 2.1 Clean Energy |
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcome
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$878,000 | $198,672 | $198,672 |
Department | Industry Canada |
---|---|
Departmental Program Activity | 2.1 Clean Energy |
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcome
Canada participated in the work of all but one of the APP Task Forces and facilitated the involvement of the Canadian
private sector in the work of the APP.
In this context, consultations with key domestic industrial sectors were held.
Relevant departments provided advice and input to the APP Secretariat and inter-departmental working group in developing
Canada's governance structure and operational guidelines. Input and advice on potential project selection criteria were
also provided.
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$240,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 |
Department | Environment Canada |
---|---|
Departmental Program Activity | 3.3 - Clean Air Program |
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcome
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$2,200,000 | $550,000 | $397,238 |
Department | Environment Canada |
---|---|
Departmental Program Activity | 3.3 - Clean Air Program |
In preparation for possible launch, program materials and tools, including application forms, proposal evaluation
tools, and greenhouse gas / criteria air contaminants valuation tools were developed.
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
---|---|---|
$12,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $345,217 |
Department | Environment Canada |
---|---|
Departmental Program Activity | 3.3 Clean Air Program |
Immediate Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Final Outcome
The Management and Accountability Theme implemented the horizontal management, accountability and reporting framework to support accountability for and transparency about progress made on the Clean Air Agenda (CAA) and effective use of federal investments. This work built on the foundation created in 2007-2008 for supporting the CAA for the balance of its mandate.
The activities lead by the Management and Accountability Theme over 2008-2009 included:
Program's approved spending over the 2007-2011 period | Program's planned spending in 2008-2009 | Program's actual spending in 2008-2009 |
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$5,000,000 | $1,250,000 | $1,029,395 |
Commitment 1.1.1 - Actions are taken to reduce air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions for key sectors across Canada
Sustainable Development Strategy (SDS) Departmental Goal 1: Canadians and their environment are protected from the effects of pollution and waste in support of a sustainable economy
Federal Sustainable Development (SD) Goal(s)
including Greening of Government Operations (GGO) goals, if
applicable:
Federal SD Goal II - Clean Air: Clean air for people to
breathe and ecosystems to function well
Federal SD Goal III - Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Expected Results 2008-2009 | Supporting Performance Measure(s) | Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2008-2009 |
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Industrial Sector Air Pollutant regulations:
Industrial Sector Greenhouse Gas regulations:
Volatile Organic Compound (VOC)
Regulations:
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Commitment 1.1.2 - Development of a risk-based priority-setting approach for assessing and managing toxic substances
SDS Departmental Goal 1: Canadians and their environment are protected from the effects of pollution and waste in support of a sustainable economy
Federal SD Goal(s) including GGO goals, if
applicable:
Federal SD Goal I - Water: Clean and secure water for
people, marine and freshwater ecosystems
Federal SD Goal II - Clean Air: Clean air for people to
breathe and ecosystems to function well
Federal SD Goal VI - Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Expected Results 2008-2009 | Supporting Performance Measure(s) | Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2008-2009 |
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Commitment 1.2.1 - Adopt a more harmonized and integrated approach to the collection of information on pollutant release and other related data from Canadian industry, to inform Canadians and support decision-making
SDS Departmental Goal 1: Canadians and their environment are protected from the effects of pollution and waste in support of a sustainable economy
Federal SD Goal (s), including GGO goals (if
applicable):
Federal SD Goal V - Sustainable development and use of
natural resources
Federal SD Goal VI - Strengthen federal governance and
decision-making to support sustainable development
Expected Results 2008-2009 | Supporting Performance Measure(s) | Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2008-2009 |
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Commitment 1.2.2 - Advance sustainable consumption and production through initiatives
SDS Departmental Goal 1: Canadians and their environment are protected from the effects of pollution and waste in support of a sustainable economy
Federal SD Goal(s) including GGO goals, if
applicable:
Federal SD Goal V - Sustainable development and use of
natural resources
Expected Results 2008-2009 | Supporting Performance Measure(s) | Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2008-2009 |
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Commitment 2.1.1 - Through consultations with stakeholders, identify the gaps in hydrometric and climate data currently provided, where changes could permit more informed decision making
SDS Departmental Goal 2: Weather and environmental predictions and services reduce risks and contribute to the well-being of Canadians.
Federal SD Goal(s) including GGO goals, if
applicable:
Federal SD Goal I - Water: Clean and secure water for
people, marine and freshwater ecosystems
Federal SD Goal III - Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Expected Results 2008-2009 | Supporting Performance Measure(s) | Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2008-2009 |
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Commitment 2.1.2 - Develop a multi-disciplinary environmental prediction capability that supports policy and decision making on key government issues such as clean air, clean water, clean land, energy, health and safety, and economic competitiveness
SDS Departmental Goal 2:Weather and environmental predictions and services reduce risks and contribute to the well-being of Canadians
Federal SD Goal (s), including GGO goals (if applicable):Federal SD Goal VI -Strengthen federal governance and decision-making to support sustainable development
Expected Results 2008-2009 | Supporting Performance Measure(s) | Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2008-2009 |
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Commitment 2.2.1 - Improve safety and security margins for all Canadians from environmental hazards through forecasts, precision improvements, and increased warning advance notice that will permit citizens to take appropriate actions
SDS Departmental Goal 2:Weather and environmental predictions and services reduce risks and contribute to the well-being of Canadians
Federal SD Goal (s), including GGO goals (if applicable): Federal SD Goal IV - Sustainable Communities
Expected Results 2008-2009 | Supporting Performance Measure(s) | Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2008-2009 |
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Commitment 2.2.2 - Increase access by Canadians to water quantity and climatic information to make more sound environmental and economic decisions
SDS Departmental Goal 2: Weather and environmental predictions and services reduce risks and contribute to the well-being of Canadians
Federal SD Goal(s) including GGO goals, if
applicable:
Federal SD Goal I - Water: Clean and secure water for
people, marine and freshwater ecosystems
Federal SD Goal III - Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Federal SD Goal IV - Sustainable Communities
Expected Results 2008-2009 | Supporting Performance Measure(s) | Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2008-2009 |
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Commitment 2.2.3 - Improve quality services to enable partners to use meteorological and ice information to its fullest to improve the safety of their operations and their economic efficiency while reducing the impact of their activities on the environment.
SDS Departmental Goal 2: Weather and environmental predictions and services reduce risks and contribute to the well-being of Canadians
Federal SD Goal(s) including GGO goals, if
applicable:
Federal SD Goal IV - Sustainable Communities
Federal SD Goal VI - Strengthen federal governance and
decision-making to support sustainable development
Expected Results 2008-2009 | Supporting Performance Measure(s) | Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2008-2009 |
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Commitment 2.2.4 - Provide Canadians with the scientific information and tools needed to understand and manage their vulnerabilities and opportunities due to our changing climate in ways which balance social, economic and environmental needs
SDS Departmental Goal 2: Weather and environmental predictions and services reduce risks and contribute to the well-being of Canadians
Federal SD Goal(s) including GGO goals, if
applicable:
Federal SD Goal III - Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Expected Results 2008-2009 | Supporting Performance Measure(s) | Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2008-2009 |
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SDS Commitment: 3.1.1 - Establish regulations for incidental take under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 to ensure effective conservation of migratory bird populations while fostering sustainable economic development
SDS Departmental Goal 3: Canada's natural capital is managed to protect and enhance its capacity to provide ecological goods and services that provide enduring social and economic benefits
Federal SD Goal (s), including GGO goals (if applicable): Goal IV - Sustainable Communities
Expected Results 2008-2009 | Supporting Performance Measure(s) | Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2008-2009 |
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Commitment: 3.1.2 - A national biodiversity outcomes framework is implemented in partnership with provincial and territorial governments to provide improved coordinated action such as better monitoring and reporting of status and trends, engagement of Canadians in conservation planning, implementation, and reporting
SDS Departmental Goal 3: Canada's natural capital is managed to protect and enhance its capacity to provide ecological goods and services that provide enduring social and economic benefits
Federal SD Goal (s), including GGO goals (if applicable): Goal IV - Sustainable Communities
Expected Results 2008-2009 | Supporting Performance Measure(s) | Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2008-2009 |
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Commitment: 3.2.1 - New scientific knowledge/instruments/tools and strategic options are developed and made available to encourage sustainable water use by sectors and federal/provincial/territorial governments, water resource managers, industry, municipalities and Canadians
SDS Departmental Goal 3: Canada's natural capital is managed to protect and enhance its capacity to provide ecological goods and services that provide enduring social and economic benefits
Federal SD Goal (s), including GGO goals (if
applicable):
Federal SD Goal I - Water: Clean and secure water for
people, marine and freshwater ecosystems
Expected Results 2008-2009 | Supporting Performance Measure(s) | Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2008-2009 |
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Commitment: 3.3.1 - Ensure improved integration of social and economic factors in the development and implementation of new programs for priority ecosystems
SDS Developmental Goal 3: Canada's natural capital is managed to protect and enhance its capacity to provide ecological goods and services that provide enduring social and economic benefits
Federal SD Goal (s), including GGO goals (if
applicable):
Federal SD Goal I - Water: Clean and secure water for
people, marine and freshwater ecosystems
Federal SD Goal IV - Sustainable Communities
Federal SD Goal VI - Strengthen federal governance and
decision-making to support sustainable development
Expected Results 2008-2009 | Supporting Performance Measure(s) | Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2008-2009 |
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Atlantic Canada Ecosystems Initiative
St. Lawrence Ecosystem Initiative
Great Lakes Basin Ecosystem Initiative
Georgia Basin Action Plan
Northern Ecosystem Initiative
Western Boreal Conservation Initiative
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Commitment: 3.3.2 Influence decision makers by improving the effectiveness of Environment Canada's involvement in the environmental assessment process
SDS Departmental Goal 3: Canada's natural capital is managed to protect and enhance its capacity to provide ecological goods and services that provide enduring social and economic benefits
Federal SD Goal (s), including GGO goals (if
applicable):
Federal SD Goal VI - Strengthen federal governance and
decision-making to support sustainable development
Expected Results 2008-2009 | Supporting Performance Measure(s) | Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2008-2009 |
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Commitment: 4.1.1: In its role to provide leadership, coordination and guidance on sustainable development strategies (SDS), Environment Canada will be a source of sustainable development policy advice and will work interdepartmentally to improve the management and accountability of the departmental SDSs
SDS Departmental Goal 4: Strengthened integrated decision making in the delivery of departmental strategic outcomes
Federal SD Goal (s), including GGO goals (if applicable): Federal SD Goal VI - Strengthen federal governance and decision-making to support sustainable development
Expected Results 2008-2009 | Supporting Performance Measure(s) | Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2008-2009 |
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Commitment: 4.1.2 - A robust approach is developed and used to ensure Environment Canada's implementation of the Species at Risk Act better integrates the socio-economic dimensions of sustainable development.
SDS Departmental Goal 4: Strengthened integrated decision making in the delivery of departmental strategic outcomes
Federal SD Goal (s), including GGO goals (if applicable): Federal SD Goal VI - Strengthen federal governance and decision-making to support sustainable development
Expected Results 2008-2009 | Supporting Performance Measure(s) | Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2008-2009 |
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Commitment: 4.1.3: Develop a strategy and action plan to guide the development, reporting and/or realignment of environmental sustainability indicators in line with departmental priorities and to better integrate social, health and economic considerations into the reporting of the indicators
SDS Departmental Goal 4: Strengthened integrated decision making in the delivery of departmental strategic outcomes
Federal SD Goal (s), including GGO goals (if applicable): Federal SD Goal VI - Strengthen federal governance and decision-making to support sustainable development
Expected Results 2008-2009 | Supporting Performance Measure(s) | Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2008-2009 |
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Commitment: 4.1.4: Increase access of educators and interested Canadians to curriculum-linked learning material on sustainable development themes and topics (e.g., energy sustainability) through strategic partnerships with expert organizations responsible for content development and dissemination
SDS Departmental Goal 4: Integration and Enabling Services contribute to achieving departmental Strategic Outcomes
Federal SD Goal (s), including GGO goals (if applicable): Federal SD Goal IV - Sustainable Communities
Expected Results 2008-2009 | Supporting Performance Measure(s) | Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2008-2009 |
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Target Dates:
Target Dates: Beginning of the videoconferences and other Distance Learning Initiatives on air quality by September 2008.
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Commitment: 4.1.5 - A federal model for action is designed and launched in one or more watersheds and demonstrates practical techniques for managing water as a capital asset
SDS Departmental Goal 4: Strengthened integrated decision making in the delivery of departmental strategic outcomes
Federal SD Goal (s), including GGO goals (if applicable): Federal SD Goal I - Water: Clean and secure water for people, marine and freshwater ecosystems
Expected Results 2008-2009 | Supporting Performance Measure(s) | Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2008-2009 |
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Progress on the Action Plan for Clean Water in 2008–2009 included the following:
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Commitment: 4.2.1 - Advance an effective process to work cooperatively with provinces and territories to inform the department's strategic decision making in pursuing work on intergovernmental issues.
SDS Departmental Goal 4: Strengthened integrated decision making in the delivery of departmental strategic outcomes
Federal SD Goal (s), including GGO goals (if applicable): Federal SD Goal VI - Strengthening federal governance and decision-making to support sustainable development
Expected Results 2008-2009 | Supporting Performance Measure(s) | Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2008-2009 |
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Commitment: 4.2.2 - Country and institutional strategies are developed to advance Canada's environmental priorities internationally in a way that supports our economic and social objectives
SDS Departmental Goal 4: Strengthened integrated decision making in the delivery of departmental strategic outcomes
Federal SD Goal (s), including GGO goals (if applicable): Federal SD Goal VI - Strengthening federal governance and decision-making to support sustainable development
Expected Results 2008-2009 | Supporting Performance Measure(s) | Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2008-2009 |
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Commitment: 4.2.3- Guidelines on Aboriginal and stakeholder consultation are established and in use to ensure effective engagement of all partners and stakeholders in Environment Canada's policy development process
SDS Departmental Goal 4: Strengthened integrated decision making in the delivery of departmental strategic outcomes
Federal SD Goal (s), including GGO goals (if
applicable):
Federal SD Goal IV - Sustainable communities
Federal SD Goal VI - Strengthening federal governance and
decision-making to support sustainable development
Expected Results 2008-2009 | Supporting Performance Measure(s) | Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2008-2009 |
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Commitment: 4.3.1 - To prevent, reduce, minimize or eliminate air, land and water pollution that result from the department's activities and operations
SDS Departmental Goal 4: Strengthened integrated decision making in the delivery of departmental strategic outcomes
Federal SD Goal (s), including GGO goals (if
applicable):
Federal SD Goal I - Water: Clean and secure water for
people, marine and freshwater ecosystems
Federal SD Goal III - Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Federal SD Goal IV - Sustainable Communities
Federal SD Goal VI - Strengthening federal governance and
decision-making to support sustainable development
Expected Results 2008-2009 | Supporting Performance Measure(s) | Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2008-2009 |
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1Stratos Inc. (2008). Canadian Corporate Sustainability Reporting - Best Practices 2008. 2.
1. Has the Department incorporated environmental performance considerations into its procurement decision-making processes?
In progress |
2. Summary of initiatives to incorporate environmental performance considerations in procurement decision-making processes
3. Results achieved
An update on the draft Green Procurement Strategy and Policy is under way to try to better align them with the priorities of the federal greening government operations agenda and federal sustainable development strategy targets.
An analysis of departmental spending is under way, which will help identify potential products and targets.
Green procurement training is encouraged for all procurement and contracting employees. The mechanism for tracking the participation rate of employees continues to be explored.
4. Contributions to facilitate government-wide implementation of green procurement
As a supporting partner department for the Green Procurement Policy, Environment Canada continues to fulfill its role as outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding, along with Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, Public Works and Government Services Canada and Natural Resources Canada.
5. Has the Department established green procurement targets?
In progress |
6. Are these green procurement targets the same as those identified in your Sustainable Development Strategy (Table 8)?
In progress |
7. Summary of green procurement targets
N/A
8. Results achieved
N/A
Response to Parliamentary Committees |
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Response to the Auditor General (including to the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development) |
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2008 December Report of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development Chapter 1: Managing Air Emissions Summary: The audit examined tools that the Department uses to contribute to the reduction in air emissions. More specifically the audit examined Pollution Prevention Plan Notices, regulations on fuel blending, dispensing and content, economic measures and voluntary agreements. The audit found that the Government did not have independent verification in place to know whether the results claimed by the private sector in the case of the Pollution Prevention Plan, fuel content and dispensing regulations, and voluntary agreements and estimated benefits, in the case of economic measures, are actually being achieved. The audit recognized a number of good practices, including the Fuels Regulations Working Group and the enforcement database, two tools that the Department uses for assuring quality and consistency in the enforcement process. The recommendations in this audit focus on revising the risk management strategy for acrylonitrile, assessing the implementation of the Benzene in Gasoline Regulationsand the Sulphur in Diesel Fuel Regulations, and identifying the community of retailers and wholesalers subject to the Gasoline and Gasoline Blend Dispensing Flow Rate Regulations and conducting compliance promotion and enforcement activities. Departmental Response: The Department agreed with all recommendations, and action to address them has already been completed or is under way. For more information on this audit, go to www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/internet/English/parl_cesd_200812_01_e_31818.html. Chapter 2: Managing Severe Weather Warnings—Environment Canada Summary: The audit examined whether Environment Canada's systems and procedures adequately support the delivery of timely and accurate severe weather warnings to Canadians. The audit looked at the Department's management of its weather observation network, the implementation of a new, advanced forecaster workstation called NinJo, and the delivery and verification of severe weather warnings. The audit also examined the Department's planning process that supports the delivery of severe weather warnings. The audit found a number of issues with Environment Canada's ability to deliver severe weather warnings to Canadians in a sustainable way. The recommendations focus on the need for good long-term planning in terms of strategic directions and the capital planning necessary to sustain the monitoring infrastructure, full life-cycle management of that infrastructure, a national public alerting system, performance reporting, and good project management practices. Departmental Response: The Department agreed with all recommendations, and action to address them has already been completed or is underway. For more information on this audit, go to www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/internet/English/parl_cesd_200812_01_e_31818.html. Chapter 5: Annual Report on Environmental Petitions Summary: This chapter informs Parliament and Canadians about the use of the petitions process, and describes the number, nature and status of petitions received, and the timeliness of responses from ministers. Of the 56 petitions received by the Government, Environment Canada responded to 45. The Department continues to receive the largest number of petitions in the Government. While, no recommendations are made in this chapter, it highlights some good practices and opportunities for improvement. For more information on this report, go to www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/internet/English/parl_cesd_200812_05_e_31822.html. 2009 March Status Report of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development Chapter 2: Air Quality Health Index—Health Canada and Environment Canada Summary: The audit, based upon Environment Canada's and Health Canada's responses to two environmental petitions on managing air pollution and cross-border pollution, examined whether the two departments could demonstrate that they had made reasonable progress on their commitment to develop a Canada-wide health-based air quality index. The audit found that Environment Canada and Health Canada have made satisfactory progress in developing the index. While there are no recommendations, the audit notes short-term and long-term challenges and issues that will need to be addressed. For more information on this audit, go to www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/internet/English/parl_cesd_200903_02_e_32286.html. |
Response to the Public Service Commission and the Commissioner of Official Languages |
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October 2008 Study by the Public Service Commission of Canada Appointment Under the Public Service Employment Act Following Participation in Federal Student Employment Programs Summary: The objective of the study was to determine what proportion of former students became employed under the Public Service Employment Act and to describe other significant trends about these appointments. The study involved 11 departments, including Environment Canada. For more information on this study, go to www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/adt-vrf/rprt/2008/app-nom/index-eng.htm. October 2008 Audit by the Public Service Commission of Canada Government-wide Audit of Executive (EX) appointments Summary: The objective of the audit was to determine whether executive appointment activities were in compliance with the new Public Service Employment Actand other applicable instruments. Environment Canada was included in this audit. The audit examined 348 appointments across government and identified 47 unsatisfactory cases. Deputy Heads of all audited organizations were provided with an opportunity to acknowledge and comment on these results, a summary of which is included in the report. For more information on this audit, go to www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/adt-vrf/rprt/2008/ex/index-eng.htm#toc34. November 2008 Audit by the Commissioner of Official Languages Bilingual Weather and Environmental Services Provided on the Environment Canada Automated Telephone Network Summary: The objective of the audit was to determine whether Environment Canada, and more specifically the Meteorological Service of Canada (MSC), complies fully with its obligations under Part IV of the Official Languages Act as far as delivery of weather services in both official languages is concerned. The audit focused exclusively on weather services offered to the Canadian public on the MSC automated telephone network. The audit found that the Department was not in compliance with certain provisions of the Official Languages Act. The audit made eight recommendations covering issues such as the need for accountability frameworks for official languages and an action plan for official languages, including establishing performance measures for official languages in performance contracts, taking the appropriate measures to ensure the active offer of bilingual weather information and establishing monitoring measures concerning active offer. Departmental Response: The Department agreed with the recommendations, and action to address them has already been completed or is under way. For more information on this audit, go to www.ocol-clo.gc.ca/html/audit_verification_102008_e.php. |
1. Name of Internal Audit | 2. Audit Type | 3. Status | 4. Completion Date |
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Decision Support Systems | Assurance | Completed | January 2009 |
Staffing | Assurance | Completed | April 2009 |
Accounts Receivable | Assurance | Completed | April 2009 |
Financial Audit Plan | Assurance | Completed | April 2009 |
Technology Infrastructure Directorate | Assurance | Cancelled | |
Occupational Health and Safety | Assurance | In progress | July 2009 |
Vote Netted Revenue (re-titled Costing and Pricing in 2009-2012 Plan) | Assurance | In progress | September 2009 |
Hydrometric Monitoring Stations: Federal-Provincial Agreements | Assurance | In progress | September 2009 |
Contracting Process Value for Money Audit (re-titled Efficiency of the Contracting Process in 2009-2012 Plan) | Assurance | In progress | September 2009 |
Specified Purpose Accounts | Assurance | In progress | September 2009 |
Accounts Payable at Year-end | Assurance | In progress | September 2009 |
Approved internal audit reports are available on Environment Canada's website: www.ec.gc.ca/ae-ve/
1. Name of Evaluation | 2. Program Activity | 3. Evaluation Type | 4. Status | 5. Completion Date |
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Smog-Causing Emission Regulations in the Transportation Sector | CEPA Governance | Regulation | Completed | July 2008 |
Transboundary Movement Program-under Public Security and Anti-Terrorism (PSAT) | Transboundary Priorities | Direct Program Spending | Completed | July 2008 |
Meteorological Services of Canada Transition | Weather and Environmental
Monitoring Program Weather and Environmental Predictions Research Program Emerging Environmental Prediction and Monitoring Strategies Program Weather and Environmental Warnings and Forecasts Program Weather and Environmental Information Services Program Evolving Services and Policy Program Atmospheric Change Adaptation Strategies Program |
Direct Program Spending | Completed | July 2008 |
Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Initiative (TWRI) | TWRI | Transfer Payment | Completed | July 2008 |
Adaptation: Thematic Evaluation Plan |
Global and Regional Climate Modelling and Analysis
Research Climate Process Research Climate Trends and Data Analysis Research Environmental Emergency Forecasts Atmospheric Change Impacts Atmospheric Change Adaptation |
Direct Program Spending | Completed | February 2009 |
Horizontal Management Accountability and Reporting Framework for the Clean Air Agenda: Evaluation Plan | Global and Regional Climate
Modelling and Analysis Research Climate Process Research Climate Trends and Data Analysis Research Environmental Emergency Forecasts Atmospheric Change Impacts Atmospheric Change Adaptation Greenhouse Gas Data Collection, Management and Reporting Domestic Priorities Transboundary Priorities |
Direct Program Spending | Completed | February 2009 |
International Actions: Thematic Evaluation Plan | Transboundary Priorities | Direct Program Spending | Completed | February 2009 |
Clean Air Community Partnerships: Evaluation Plan | Domestic Priorities | Direct Program Spending | Completed | February 2009 |
Canadian Environmental Sustainability Indicators | Information and Indicators | Direct Program Spending | Completed | February 2009 |
Environment Canada's Aboriginal Consultations on Wastewater | Water Management Aquatic Ecosystem Protection Research Aquatic Ecosystem Management Research |
Direct Program Spending | Completed | February 2009 |
Clean Air Agenda: Evaluation Plan
(interdepartmental; led by Environment Canada) |
Global and Regional Climate
Modelling and Analysis Research Climate Process Research Climate Trends and Data Analysis Research Environmental Emergency Forecasts Atmospheric Change Impacts Atmospheric Change Adaptation Greenhouse Gas Data Collection, Management and Reporting Domestic Priorities Transboundary Priorities Electricity and Combustion Oil, Gas and Alternative Energy Natural Resources and Chemicals Marine, Rail and Aviation Sustainable Transportation |
Direct Program Spending | Completed | April 2008 |
Clean Air Regulatory Agenda: Thematic Evaluation Plan | Greenhouse Gas Data Collection,
Management and Reporting Domestic Priorities Electricity and Combustion Oil, Gas and Alternative Energy Natural Resources and Chemicals Marine, Rail and Aviation Sustainable Transportation |
Direct Program Spending | In progress | July 2009 |
EcoAction Funding | Conservation Partnerships and Programs | Transfer Payment | Completed | May 2009 |
National Agri-Environmental Standards Initiative | Sustainable Agriculture Landscapes | Direct Program Spending | In progress | July 2009 |
Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan
(interdepartmental; led by Environment Canada) |
Contaminated Sites | Direct Program Spending | Completed | February 2009 |
Habitat Stewardship Contribution Program | Conservation Partnerships and Programs | Transfer Payment |
In progress | October 2009 |
Environmental Damages Fund | Conservation Partnerships and Programs | Transfer Payment |
In progress | July 2009 |
Grants to Support Environmental Research and
Development
(Evaluation of Class Grants and Contributions) |
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Program Water Program Ecosystems Initiatives Program Environmental Science and Monitoring Program Weather and Environmental Prediction Program Chemicals Management Program Legislation and Information Program Clean Air Program |
Transfer Payment |
In progress | July 2009 |
Contributions to Support Environmental Research and
Development
(Evaluation of Class Grants and Contributions) |
Ibid. | Transfer Payment |
In progress | July 2009 |
Contribution to Support Environmental and Sustainable
Development Initiatives
(Evaluation of Class Grants and Contributions) |
Ibid. | Transfer Payment |
In progress | July 2009 |
Contributions to Support Canada's International
Commitments
(Evaluation of Class Grants and Contributions) |
International Environmental Interests | Transfer Payment |
In progress | July 2009 |
Invasive Alien Species Partnership Program | Biodiversity, Conservation and Genetic Resources Policy | Transfer Payment | In progress | October 2009 |
Weather Predictions: Evaluation Plan | Public Weather Warning and
Forecasts Marine Warning and Forecasts |
Direct Program Spending | In progress | October 2009 |
Chemicals Management Plan: Performance Measurement and
Evaluation Plan
(interdepartmental; with Health Canada) |
Priority Substances
Research Existing Substances New Substances Priority Substances Exposure, Effects and Method Development Environmental Monitoring and Science Assessment Chemicals Sector |
Direct Program Spending | In progress | October 2009 |
Strategic Environmental Assessment
(interdepartmental; led by the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency) |
Environmental Assessment | Direct Program Spending | In progress | October 2009 |
Enforcement Program | Enforcement Program | Direct Program Spending | In progress | October 2009 |
Building Public Confidence in Pesticide Regulation and
Improving Access to Pest Management Products
(interdepartmental; led by Health Canada) |
Priority Substances Research | Direct Program Spending | In progress | October 2009 |
Ice Program | Ice Warnings, Forecasts and Information | Direct Program Spending | Planned | 2010-2011 |
Approved evaluation reports are available on Environment Canada's website: www.ec.gc.ca/ae-ve/