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Section III: Supplementary Information
3.1 Organizational Information
The CFIA is headed by a President, who reports to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. The following organizational chart depicts the reporting structure within the CFIA.
The CFIA has an integrated governance structure whereby all Vice Presidents and Executive Directors have specific accountabilities that contribute to the achievement of each of the CFIA's strategic objectives.
3.2 Financial Tables
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Agency links to the Government of Canada Outcome areas ($ millions)
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2007-2008 |
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Program Activity |
Operating |
Capital |
Contributions and |
Gross |
Respendable Revenue |
Total |
Adjustments (Planned Spending not in Main Estimates) |
Total |
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Strategic Outcome: Protection from preventable health risks related to food safety or the transmission of animal diseases to humans |
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Food Safety and Public Health |
330.8 |
1.0 |
0.1 |
331.9 |
31.3 |
300.6 |
51.8 |
352.4 |
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Strategic Outcome: Protection of consumers through a fair and effective food, animal and plant regulatory regime that supports competitive domestic and international markets |
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Science and Regulation |
99.2 |
7.0 |
0.0 |
106.2 |
12.6 |
93.6 |
0.1 |
93.7 |
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Strategic Outcome: A sustainable plant and animal resource base |
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Animal and Plant Resource Protection |
119.2 |
1.7 |
1.6 |
122.5 |
10.9 |
111.6 |
0.1 |
111.7 |
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Strategic Outcome: Security from deliberate threats to Canada's food supply and agricultural resource base |
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Public Security |
71.8 |
10.0 |
0.0 |
81.8 |
0.2 |
81.6 |
0.0 |
81.6 |
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Total |
621.0 |
19.7 |
1.7 |
642.4 |
55.0 |
587.4 |
52.0 |
639.4 |
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• Food Safety and Public Health contributes to the achievement of the Government of Canada's "Healthy Canadians" outcome area. |
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| Table 1: Agency Planned Spending ($ millions) and Full Time Equivalents (FTEs) | ||||
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($ millions) |
Forecast Spending |
Planned Spending |
Planned Spending 2008-2009 |
Planned Spending 2009-2010 |
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Food Safety and Public Health |
350.1 |
331.9 |
287.5 |
270.8 |
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Science and Regulation |
132.0 |
106.2 |
131.1 |
128.5 |
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Animal and Plant Resource Protection |
117.5 |
122.5 |
116.2 |
114.5 |
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Public Security |
26.9 |
81.8 |
78.4 |
56.5 |
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Budgetary Main Estimates (gross) |
626.5 |
642.4 |
613.2 |
570.3 |
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Less: Respendable revenue |
55.0 |
55.0 |
55.0 |
55.0 |
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Total Main Estimates |
571.5 |
587.4 |
558.2 |
515.3 |
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Adjustments:27 |
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Supplementary Estimates: |
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Operating budget carry forward |
62.9 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Funding to improve the capacity to detect and the readiness to respond to a potential avian or pandemic influenza outbreak including emergency preparedness, research, antiviral stockpiling and rapid vaccine development technology (horizontal item) |
28.8 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Funding related to government advertising programs (horizontal item) |
2.0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Transfer from Canada Border Services Agency — To realign funding related to the creation of the Canada Border Services Agency |
1.7 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Transfer from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada — Related to Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) for the implementation of a national livestock traceability system to strengthen Canada's negotiating position in international markets |
0.5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Transfer from Industry Canada — To undertake projects related to the development and application of biotechnology (Canadian Biotechnology Strategy) |
0.4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Transfer to Foreign Affairs and International Trade (Foreign Affairs) — To provide administrative support to Canadian Food Inspection Agency staff located at missions abroad |
(1.0) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Transfer to Foreign Affairs and International Trade (Foreign Affairs) — To provide support to Canadian Food Inspection Agency staff located at missions abroad |
(0.1) |
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2005 Expenditure Review Committee Savings — Procurement |
(1.9) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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2006 Expenditure Restraint |
(2.0) |
0 |
0 |
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Other: |
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Capacity to enhance Canada's Feed Ban and Mitigate Public Risks associated with BSE |
0 |
26.6 |
26.6 |
26.6 |
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Slaughterhouse inspection |
0 |
25.0 |
25.0 |
25.0 |
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Treasury Board Vote 15 (Collective Bargaining) |
4.3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Internal Audit — Treasury Board Vote 10 |
0 |
0.4 |
0 |
0 |
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Action Plan for the Agricultural Sector: Part II — Investments in Competitiveness (National Wine Standards) |
0 |
0 |
0.3 |
0.3 |
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Skyline — Repayment towards client costs |
0 |
0 |
(1.6) |
(1.6) |
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Total Adjustments |
95.6 |
52.0 |
50.3 |
50.3 |
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Total Planned Spending28 |
667.1 |
639.4 |
608.5 |
565.6 |
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Total Planned Spending |
667.1 |
639.4 |
608.5 |
565.6 |
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Less: Non-respendable revenue |
1.1 |
1.1 |
1.1 |
1.1 |
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Plus: Cost of services received without charge |
55.0 |
52.7 |
52.4 |
49.3 |
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Net Cost of Agency |
721.0 |
691.0 |
659.8 |
613.8 |
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Full Time Equivalents |
6,490 |
6,464 |
6,256 |
6,125 |
Notes:
27 The adjustments above do not include the impact of Employee Benefit Plan (EBP) charges in 2006-2007. The adjustments for the 2007-2008 and future years do include EBP charges.
28 Planned Spending changes from 2007-2008 to 2008-2009
The Planned Spending decrease of approximately $30.9 million is primarily related to the sunsetting of funding for both Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) ($23.3 million) as it relates to "Specified Risk Materials Removal from Food and Re-Entering Export Markets" and "Ensuring the future of the Canadian Beef
Industry", and the Agricultural Policy Framework ($5.3 million).
Planned Spending changes from 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
The Planned Spending decrease of approximately $42.9 million is primarily related to the sunsetting of funding for both BSE ($16.7 million) as it relates to "Repositioning the Canadian Beef and Cattle Industry" and "Measures to address the BSE Recovery
Program by Facilitating the Transition for the Cattle and Other Ruminant Industries", and the Organic Agriculture Products Regime ($2.6 million) which was implemented to maintain the credibility of the Canadian organic industry and to achieve an equivalency status to maintain European Union market access. It is also related to the sunsetting of Major Capital resources for
Avian and Pandemic Influenza Preparedness ($20.0 million) which were received for 2008-2009 only, and to decreased funding for the Plum Pox Eradication efforts ($2.0 million).
| Table 2: Voted and Statutory Items ($ millions) | |||
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2007-2008 |
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Vote or Statutory |
Truncated Vote or Statutory Wording |
Current |
Previous |
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30 |
Operating Expenditures and Contributions |
495.1 |
482.4 |
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35 |
Capital Expenditures |
19.7 |
14.7 |
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(S) |
Compensation Payments in accordance with requirements established by Regulations under the Health of Animals Act and the Plant Protection Act, and authorized pursuant to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Act |
1.5 |
1.5 |
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(S) |
Contributions to employee benefit plans |
71.1 |
72.9 |
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Total Agency |
587.4 |
571.5 |
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| Table 3: Services Received Without Charge ($ millions) | |
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2007-2008 |
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Accommodation provided by Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC), border crossings, airports and other government departments (OGD) |
24.5 |
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Contributions covering employers' share of employees' insurance premiums and expenditures paid by Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (excluding revolving funds) Employer's contribution to employees' insured benefits plans and expenditures paid by TBS |
26.9 |
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Worker's compensation coverage provided by Human Resources and Social Development Canada* |
0.0 |
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Office of the Auditor General — Estimated cost for the audit |
0.2 |
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Salary and associated expenditures of legal services provided by the Department of Justice Canada |
1.1 |
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2007-2008 Services received without charge |
52.7 |
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*Amount is less than $50K, therefore is not shown on this table. |
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| Table 4: Summary of Capital Spending by Program Activity ($ millions) | ||||
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Forecast |
Planned |
Planned |
Planned |
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Food Safety and Public Health |
4.6 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
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Science and Regulation |
7.7 |
7.0 |
7.0 |
7.0 |
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Animal and Plant Resource Protection |
4.2 |
1.7 |
1.5 |
1.5 |
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Public Security |
11.7 |
10.0 |
25.2 |
5.1 |
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Total |
28.2 |
19.7 |
34.7 |
14.6 |
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Note: the fluctuation in Capital Spending is due primarily to resources received in 2006-2007 through 2008-2009 related to Avian and Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and for resources received in 2006-2007 related to the 2005-2006 carry forward. |
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| Table 5: Sources of Respendable and Non-Respendable Revenue ($ millions) | ||||
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Respendable Revenue |
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Forecast |
Planned |
Planned |
Planned |
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Food Safety and Public Health |
31.3 |
31.3 |
31.3 |
31.3 |
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Science and RegulationVote-netted Revenue |
12.6 |
12.6 |
12.6 |
12.6 |
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Animal and Plant Resource Protection |
10.9 |
10.9 |
10.9 |
10.9 |
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Public Security |
0.2 |
0.2 |
0.2 |
0.2 |
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Total Respendable Revenue |
55.0 |
55.0 |
55.0 |
55.0 |
| Non-Respendable Revenue | ||||
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Forecast |
Planned |
Planned |
Planned |
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Food Safety and Public Health |
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Administrative Monetary Penalties |
0.6 |
0.6 |
0.6 |
0.6 |
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Interest on Overdue Accounts Receivable |
0.1 |
0.1 |
0.1 |
0.1 |
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Proceeds from sale of Crown Assets |
0.4 |
0.4 |
0.4 |
0.4 |
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Science and Regulation |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
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Animal and Plant Resource Protection |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
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Public Security |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
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Total Non-Respendable Revenue |
1.1 |
1.1 |
1.1 |
1.1 |
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Total Respendable and Non-Respendable Revenue |
56.1 |
56.1 |
56.1 |
56.1 |
| Table 6: Resource Requirement by Branch ($ millions) | |||||
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2007-2008 |
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Food Safety and |
Science |
Animal and |
Public |
Total |
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Operations |
206.1 |
31.2 |
37.6 |
17.4 |
292.3 |
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Programs |
29.6 |
14.1 |
20.0 |
9.2 |
72.9 |
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Science |
49.8 |
17.7 |
28.1 |
21.5 |
117.1 |
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Corporate Branches |
54.4 |
24.2 |
19.9 |
19.0 |
117.5 |
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Subtotal Operating |
339.9 |
87.2 |
105.6 |
67.1 |
599.8 |
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Capital |
1.0 |
7.0 |
1.7 |
10.0 |
19.7 |
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EBP |
42.8 |
12.1 |
13.8 |
4.7 |
73.4 |
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Statutory |
0.0 |
0.0 |
1.5 |
0.0 |
1.5 |
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Gross Planned Spending |
383.7 |
106.3 |
122.6 |
81.8 |
694.4 |
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Less: Respendable Revenue |
31.3 |
12.6 |
10.9 |
0.2 |
55.0 |
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Total |
352.4 |
93.7 |
111.7 |
81.6 |
639.4 |
| Table 7: Details on Project Spending |
| Over the next three years, the following projects, which have either already received Effective Project Approval (EPA) or will require Effective Project Approval, have or are expected to exceed their original delegated project approval level: |
| Headquarters complex for the Agriculture Portfolio - Ottawa, ON |
| Saskatoon Laboratory, mid-life retrofit - Saskatoon, SK |
| Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield), mid-life retrofit - Ottawa, ON |
| Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield), Level 3 Animal Wing, construction - Ottawa, ON |
| Lethbridge Laboratory, structural building reinforcement - Lethbridge, AB |
| Lethbridge Laboratory, mid-life retrofit - Lethbridge, AB |
| Burnaby Laboratory, mid-life retrofit - Burnaby, BC |
| St-Hyacinthe Laboratory, mid-life retrofit - St-Hyacinthe, PQ |
| For further information on the above-mentioned projects see http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/est-pre/estime.asp |
3.3 Agency Regulatory Plan
The CFIA enforces 42 sets of regulations related to the 13 Acts that form the Agency's legislative mandate. There are 11 high and medium impact regulatory initiatives that are ongoing. When significant regulatory initiatives are proposed, a major cost-benefit analysis is completed. Proposed major regulatory initiatives are listed below.
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Regulatory Initiatives 2007-200829 |
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Medicated Feeds Regulations |
New regulations are being developed under the Health of Animals Act that will regulate how feeds are manufactured and will implement manufacturing to ensure that finished products meet regulatory standards. These regulations will apply to both commercial and non-commercial manufacturing operations that wish to manufacture any kind of medicated feed on their premises. |
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Humane Transport of Animals |
The purpose of Part XII of the Health of Animals Regulations is to regulate animal transportation in Canada by setting reasonable standards of care that address the welfare of animals in transit. The regulations require strengthening and clarification. This regulatory proposal requires that carriers involved in the transport of live animals have knowledge of the species being transported. It identifies animal transportation risk factors, and requires that these be assessed prior to transport, and that remedial action be taken to address any factors which may result in injury, suffering or death to the animals. The internet is being used as a major avenue for consultation in preparation for the publication of Gazette I. |
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Meat Inspection Regulations — Re-write |
The purpose of the Meat Inspection Act and Regulations is to regulate the import, export and inter-provincial trade in meat products, the registration of establishments, the inspection of animals and meat products in registered establishments and the standards for animals slaughtered and for meat products prepared in those establishments. It is proposed that the Meat Inspection Regulations be re-written to support a National Meat Inspection System. This would allow for a two-tier meat inspection system where both Tiers would require QA/HACCP system in place. |
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Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Regulations/Licensing and Arbitration Regulations — Regulatory Review
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The fresh fruit and vegetable industry is becoming increasingly concerned about a possible erosion of confidence in the fresh fruit and vegetable industry due to a number of factors including: i. Unethical business practices ii. Grade standards for fresh fruits and vegetables which do not reflect current market practices iii. Lack of timely delivery of CFIA destination inspection services. A review of the Licensing and Arbitration Regulations as well as the Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Regulations will be undertaken in consultation with Canadian stakeholders and foreign partners. This initiative is intended to enhance the current Canadian regulatory regime governing product grade and trading standards, dispute resolution and deceptive practices. |
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Aquatic Animal Health |
The objective of this amendment is to bring fish under the authority of the Health of Animals Regulations thereby making fish subject to disease requirements and also qualify when appropriate for compensation. In order to prevent the importation of animals constituting a high risk for carrying VHS, a specific amendment would prevent the importation of live fish of species that are susceptible to VHS from the States in which it has been detected (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin). |
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Seed Streamlining and Variety Registration Amendment |
Under authority of the Seeds Act, a proposed regulatory amendment is designed to increase the ability of the variety registration system to respond to evolving agri-food sector needs. This initiative is also designed to strengthen the regulatory framework and facilitate the modernization of regulations, programs and associated consultative processes governing, in particular, the production, import and sale of seed. One of the outcomes will be changes to the variety registration system which are targeted for 2007. |
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Enhanced Regulation of Fertilizers and Supplements |
The purpose of this regulatory initiative is to modernize the regulatory framework for fertilizer and supplement products in Canada. This initiative will strengthen the CFIA's ability to ensure that fertilizers and supplement products offered for sale in Canada are safe and efficacious and properly labelled while ensuring a timely product assessment and approval process. |
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Toxic Substances Regulations |
The CFIA would like to enhance its ability to take regulatory action in instances where animals are suspected of being, or are known to have been, contaminated by toxic substances. The contamination of animals by chemicals or toxins has the potential to affect animal health, and public health via the human food chain. The 1990 revision to the Health of Animals Act introduced provisions to control toxic substances. While the Act currently provides the authority to prescribe (toxic substances), none are presently prescribed. The Act further specifies the way in which (toxic substances) can be prescribed. The addition of a list of toxic substances to the federal Health of Animals Regulations is therefore being proposed. |
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Hog Identification |
Because of greater risks in animal health and food safety issues due to increased human and animal movements worldwide, high dependency on exports, and increased expectations from consumers in industrialized countries, it is important to develop a national traceability program from the birth to the slaughter of pigs. The main objective of the national program is to help minimize the impacts of a foreign animal disease outbreak or a food safety crisis by a) Identifying correctly the source of the disease or contamination, and to establish correctly the control area; b) Reducing the response time; c) Helping to zone Canada in addressing the guidelines of the World Animal Health Organization, and meeting trading partners' expectations; and d) Ensuring that the national traceability system is compatible with systems developed by other Canadian livestock sectors and packers. |
| Plant Health Compensation Framework (Plant Protection Act) |
The CFIA, in consultation with its partners, is developing a generic regulatory framework which would be used for all compensation matters in cases where plant quarantine actions are taken for a specified pest. The key objectives of the regulatory framework are to reduce the wait time in providing compensation, to improve the consistency in application, and to clarify the circumstances under which compensation is granted, thus encouraging reporting and compliance. |
| Dairy Products Regulations — Update (Canada Agricultural Products Act) Food and Drug Regulations (Food and Drug Act) | This amendment will be based on a recommendation emanating from the moderator of a working group made up of representatives of the dairy processor and producer industries. It will revise compositional standards for cheese, outlining the ingredients permitted for use. |
| For more information, visit the CFIA's Web site at: www.inspection.gc.ca/english/reg/rege.shtml | |
29 Treasury Board defines a high impact regulatory initiative as one that imposes present value of total direct gross costs or savings of more than $100 million (above $10 million annually) to government, industry, consumers and others and/or imposes very high impact on environment, economy, government, society and ethics, security, human health and safety, international affairs, regions of Canada, controversy or opposition. Medium impact initiatives impose present value of total direct gross cost savings of between $10 and $100 million.($1 million to $10 million annually).
3.4 Horizontal Initiatives
As per TBS guidelines, a horizontal initiative, for the purposes of this table, is an initiative in which partners from two or more organizations have received program funding and have formally agreed (e.g. Memoranda to Cabinet, Treasury Board Submissions, and federal/provincial agreements) to work together to achieve shared outcomes. The following table outlines the CFIA's horizontal initiatives for 2007-2008.
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Initiative |
Profile |
Partners |
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Building Public Confidence in Pesticide Regulation and Improving Access to Pest Management Products (BPC) |
This initiative incorporates efforts of six federal government partners to increase public and stakeholder confidence in the pesticide regulatory system, to protect health and environment and to increase the competitiveness of the agri-food and forestry sectors. The CFIA is delivering on two of the 13 programs: • Enhanced monitoring and enforcement of pesticide residue limits in foods and feed (Chemical Residues, Food Safety); • Enhanced monitoring and enforcement of pesticide residues in fertilizers and pesticide guarantee verification in fertilizer-pesticide combinations (Fertilizer Section, Plant Products Directorate). A total amount of $5.1 million was allocated to the CFIA to cover these two programs over a seven-year period, starting in 2002-2003 and ending in 2008-2009. A formative evaluation was conducted in 2005-2006 to assess strengths and weaknesses of the initiative and identify adjustments required to achieve the planned outcomes. A summative evaluation will be conducted in 2007-2008 to examine progress toward achievement of expected outcomes. |
Lead: Health Canada (PMRA) • Agriculture and Agri-food Canada • Department of Fisheries and Ocean • Environment Canada • Natural Resources Canada |
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Public Security and Anti-terrorism (PSAT) Initiative |
In the 2001 Budget, the government allocated $7.7 billion in new funds to be spent over the next five years on the PSAT initiative to enhance security for Canadians. As a contributing Agency, the CFIA will: • deliver all federal food inspection, animal health, and plant protection measures; and, • respond to outbreaks of pests and diseases in plants and animals. More information on this initiative can be found in Section 2.4. |
Lead: PSEPC • Provinces/ Territories • Canada Border Service Agency |
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Avian and Pandemic Influenza Preparedness: Focus on Animal and Human Health Issues |
Canada is facing two major, inter-related animal and public health threats: the potential spread of avian influenza virus (H5N1) to wild birds and domestic fowl in Canada and the potential for a human-adapted strain to arise, resulting in human-to-human transmission, potentially triggering a human influenza pandemic. A coordinated and comprehensive plan to address both avian and pandemic influenza is required. Under the umbrella of "Preparing for Emergencies", in 2006 the CFIA obtained $195M to be spent over five years to enhance Canada's state of AI preparedness. Canada's Avian Influenza Working Group was established in 2006 to update policies, protocols, operating procedures, and systems to enhance Canada's state of preparedness — through collaborations and partnership — in five pillars of strategies and processes for prevention and early warning, emergency preparedness, emergency response, recovery, and communications. |
Lead: Public Health Agency of Canada • Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada • Health Canada • Environment Canada • Provinces/Territories • Agriculture and Agri-food Canada |
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Chemical, Biological Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Research and Technology Initiative (CRTI) |
The events of September 11, 2001 moved the issues of counter terrorism and national security to the forefront of the nation's concerns. CRTI represents the federal science community's response and commitment to providing science solutions to these issues. Through the creation of laboratory networks across the federal government that collaborate with industry, academia and first responder communities, and through key research and technology development initiatives, the CFIA will provide new knowledge, technology, and capacity necessary for CBRN prevention preparedness and response. As well, the CFIA will continue to co-chair the biological cluster of federal laboratories with the Public Health Agency of Canada. Current CRTI -related research initiatives include: • Develop more effective rapid detection tests; including those that use high throughput techniques and nanotechnology for sensitive and more efficient detection. • Continue to develop surveillance and communication networks; with provincial partners in order to improve early detection of high threat animal diseases and improve linkages, with the National US Animal Health Laboratory Network. |
Lead: DND • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada • Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission • Canadian Security and Intelligence Service • Defence Research and Development Canada • Fisheries and Oceans Canada • Environment Canada • Health Canada • Public Health Agency of Canada • National Research Council • Natural Resources Canada • Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada • Royal Canadian Mounted Police • Transport Canada |
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Canadian Regulatory System for Biotechnology |
The Canadian Regulatory System for Biotechnology (CRSB) aims to develop an efficient, credible and well-respected regulatory system that safeguards the health of all Canadians and the environment and permits safe and effective products. It does this by enhancing human resource capacity, improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the regulatory system improving transparency and public awareness and increasing knowledge to improve decision making. The CRSB will also continue to provide a bridge to adapt to emerging novel applications of biotechnology, as guided by Smart Regulation principles and by a strengthened horizontal governance mechanism for shared regulatory policy development and decision making. The CRSB departments and agencies will be implementing the results of a summative evaluation which identified that expected results are being achieved. |
Lead: Rotating • Health Canada • Environment Canada • Industry Canada • Fisheries and Oceans Canada • Natural Resources Canada |
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AAFC-CFIA MOU on the Agricultural Policy Framework (APF) |
On December 2, 2003, the President of the CFIA and the Deputy Minister of AAFC signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the CFIA and AAFC on the APF. The MOU sets out general terms, roles and responsibilities for the management of the following initiatives funded under the APF and implemented by the CFIA: Medicated Feed Regulations; and On-Farm Food Safety Recognition Program. A total amount of $27.0 million is provided to the CFIA under the APF to cover the two initiatives over a five-year period, starting on April 1, 2003. |
• Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada |
| More information on horizontal initiatives can be found at: www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/rma/eppi-ibdrp/hrdb-rhbd/profil-eng.asp |
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3.5 Internal Audits and Evaluations
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Name of |
Audit Type or Evaluation Type |
Status |
Expected completion date |
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Audit |
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Imports — All Sectors Management Control Framework Audit |
Management Control Framework |
planned |
2007-2008 |
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Plant Protection — Management Control Framework Audit |
Management Control Framework |
planned |
2007-2008 |
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Food Safety |
Management Control Framework |
planned |
2007-2008 |
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Audit of the Food Safety Enhancement Program (FSEP)30 |
Performance/ |
ongoing |
2007-2008 |
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Audit of Human Resources Function |
Performance |
ongoing |
2007-2008 |
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Follow-up Audit to Food Emergency Response Review |
Follow-up |
planned |
2007-2008 |
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Audit of the Accredited Veterinarian Program |
Compliance |
completed |
2006-2007 |
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Audit of Physical Security |
Compliance/ |
ongoing |
2006-2007 |
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Follow-up Audits of Previous Audits |
Follow-up |
completed |
2006-2007 |
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Mapping of Various Financial and Human Resources Processes |
Assurance Engagement |
completed |
2006-2007 |
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Evaluation |
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Evaluation of the Meat Inspection Program |
Formative |
planned |
2007-2008 |
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Evaluation of the Dairy Program |
Formative |
completed |
2006-2007 |
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Evaluation of the Accredited Veterinary Program |
Formative |
completed |
2006-2007 |
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Evaluation of the Canadian Regulatory Strategy for Biotechnology (interdepartmental) |
Summative |
ongoing |
2006-2007 |
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Evaluation of the Feed Program31 |
Formative |
ongoing |
2006-2007 |
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Evaluation of the Canadian Shellfish Sanitation Program |
Formative |
ongoing |
2006-2007 |
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Evaluation of the Public Security and Anti-Terrorism Initiative |
Formative |
ongoing |
2006-2007 |
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Evaluation the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Program |
Formative |
ongoing |
2006-2007 |
Executive Summaries of completed audits, reviews, and evaluations can be referenced at the following link: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/audit/audit/audite.shtml
The Internal Audit Plan and the Evaluation Plan is available at the following link: http://www.inspection.gc.ca
Other audits will be undertaken in 2007-2008 following an update of the CFIA's risk-based audit plan and further direction from the Office of the Comptroller General for government-wide internal audits. The CFIA will also continue to work on the implementation of all elements of the revised Policy on Internal Audit. Other evaluations will be undertaken following the review of the annual evaluation plan.
30 Identified as the Audit of CFIA's Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HAACP) Program in the 2006-2007 RPP.
31 Identified as the Audit of Feed Program in the 2006-2007 RPP.