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Supplementary Information

In this section:

Introduction

This section presents key financial information for the 2007-2010 period, as well as information on other reporting requirements. The financial information presented typically includes forecast spending for 2006-2007 and planned spending for each of the three years in the planning period.

The information in the table Resources by Program Activity, 2007-2008 through to the table Resource Requirements by Agency, Branch or Sector, 2007-2008 reflect the proration of Program Enabler resources across program activities. These financial and human resources are separately managed by individual Program Enablers. For further information on Program Enablers, see the section Other Items of Interest.

Note: The figures in the following tables have been rounded to the nearest millions of dollars. Figures that cannot be listed in millions are shown as 0.0, and the value 0 is shown as a dash (—).

Resources by Program Activity

The table Resources by Program Activity, 2007-2008 presents the 2007-2008 Main Estimates by program activity and by vote.

Some program activities do not have their own capital budget. In such cases, the capital resources shown are allocations from planned capital spending that are of benefit to individual program activities.


Resources by Program Activity, 2007-2008 (millions of dollars)
  Operating Capital Grants Contributions and Other Transfer Payments Gross Budgetary Expenditures Less Respendable Revenue Net Budgetary Expenditures Total Main Estimates Adjustments1 Total Planned Spending
Safe and Accessible Waterways
Canadian Coast Guard 574.3 160.7 4.5 739.5 (50.1) 689.4 689.4 28.7 718.1
Small Craft Harbours 54.1 34.6 0.5 89.2 89.2 89.2 20.0 109.2
Science 46.3 1.6 0.0 48.0 48.0 48.0 48.0
Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture
Fisheries Management 292.5 5.8 0.0 47.4 345.8 345.8 345.8 4.8 350.5
Aquaculture 5.0 0.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Science 166.9 20.3 0.1 0.5 187.9 187.9 187.9 3.1 191.0
Healthy and Productive Aquatic Ecosystems
Oceans Management 20.1 0.2 0.1 20.5 20.5 20.5 0.7 21.2
Habitat Management 76.4 0.6 1.9 78.9 78.9 78.9 0.9 79.8
Science 65.7 8.2 0.0 74.0 74.0 74.0 74.0

Total 1,301.4 232.1 0.7 54.4 1,588.6 (50.1) 1,538.6 1,538.6 58.1 1,596.7

Notes:

  • Because of rounding, figures may not add to the totals shown.
  • The table in the section Alignment to Government of Canada Outcomes shows the relationship between the Government of Canada outcomes, as established in the Whole of Government Framework, and DFO's strategic outcomes. The Department is still in the process of determining the relationship between individual program activities and Government of Canada outcomes.

1Adjustments incorporate planned spending not included in the Main Estimates.

Departmental Planned Spending and Full-time Equivalents

The table Departmental Planned Spending and Full-time Equivalents presents forecast spending for 2006-2007 and planned spending for 2007-08, 2008-09, and 2009-10.

The first column presents forecast spending for 2006-2007. Total Main Estimates are adjusted to account for Supplementary Estimates and other related adjustments.

The last three columns present planned spending for the three planning years. The planned spending is based on the Main Estimates.


Departmental Planned Spending and Full-time Equivalents
(millions of dollars) Forecast Spending 2006-2007 Planned Spending 2007-2008 Planned Spending 2008-2009 Planned Spending 2009-2010
Canadian Coast Guard 657.2 739.5 756.0 749.2
Small Craft Harbours 101.1 89.2 84.4 84.3
Science - Safe and Accessible Waterways 44.0 48.0 47.5 47.1
Fisheries Management 397.3 345.8 340.5 337.0
Aquaculture 3.4 5.0 5.0 5.0
Science - Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture 198.8 187.9 184.8 180.7
Oceans Management 32.7 20.5 20.3 20.3
Habitat Management 63.8 78.9 77.8 72.5
Science - Healthy and Productive Aquatic Ecosystems 65.2 74.0 77.8 77.8

Budgetary Main Estimates (gross) 1,563.4 1,588.6 1,594.1 1,571.0
Non-Budgetary Main Estimates (gross)
Less: Respendable Revenue (50.1) (50.1) (50.1) (50.1)

Total Main Estimates 1,513.4 1,538.6 1,544.1 1,520.9

Add: Forecast Adjustments
2006-2007 Supplementary Estimates (A):
Funding to sustain the delivery of programs and services and to ensure an appropriate level of funding to stabilize core operations 97.5
Operating budget carry forward (horizontal item) 54.0
Funding aimed to conserve and rebuild the stock of wild Atlantic salmon Atlantic Salmon Endowment Fund) 30.0
Funding in response to the Supreme Court Decision in R.v. Marshall to support activities related to fisheries co-management, conservation and protection, and economic capacity building for Malseet and Mi'kmaq First Nations 11.0
Funding to define an information technology infrastructure project that will improve information technology management and hardware 10.6
Funding for the repair and maintenance costs related to the Garden City Divestiture (Richmond, British Columbia) to support minor capital and essential expenditures to reduce liability and risks related to real property assets 5.0
Funding related to the assessment, management and remediation of federal contaminated sites (horizontal item) 4.2
Funding for the fleet renewal of the Canadian Coast Guard 3.8
Funding for the acquisition of eight mid-shore patrol vessels for marine security 3.0
Reinvestment of royalties from intellectual property 0.7
Reinvestment of revenues from the sale or transfer of real property 0.7
Funding to ensure the sustainable development and management of Canada's oceans (Oceans Action Plan) 0.6
Funding to prepare for Canada's participation in International Polar Year 2007-2008, an extensive international research program in the Arctic and Antarctic (horizontal item) 0.4
Additional resources related to a reallocation of the ministry's regional responsibilities 0.0
Funding for harbour development at Conne River, Newfoundland and Labrador 1.4
Funding for investments in search and rescue coordination initiatives across Canada (horizontal item) 1.3
Funding for public security initiatives (horizontal item) 0.6
Funding related to development of Official Language Minority Communities (Interdepartmental Partnership with the Official Language Communities) (horizontal item) 0.1
Funding for projects to reform the classification of jobs within the Federal Public Service (0.9)
2005 Expenditure Review Committee Savings - Procurement (8.0)
Spending authorities available within the Vote (0.2)

Total - 2006-2007 Supplementary Estimates (A) 215.6

2006-07 Supplementary Estimates (B)
Funding to undertake projects related to the development and application of biotechnology (Canadian Biotechnology Strategy) (horizontal item) 0.3      
Funding to support improved representation of Aboriginal persons in science and technology careers (Canadian Aboriginal Science and Technology Society) (0.0)      
Funding for investments in search and rescue coordination initiatives across Canada (0.2)      
Funding to support the Oceans Management Research Network which strengthens the links between researchers in oceans management related fields in the social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and engineering, and between universities and other sectors and institutions (0.3)      

Total - 2006-2007 Supplementary Estimates (B) (0.2)

Add: Planned Spending Adjustments
Biotechnology 0.9 0.9
Canadian Coast Guard Fleet Renewal - Off-shore science vessels 20.2 47.0 54.1
Delivering Results to Canadians under the Species at Risk Act 6.8 6.8 6.8
Expanding AIS Shore Stations into Upper Great Lakes - Marine Security 2.2 2.3 0.5
Internal Audit 0.9
Nunavik Inuit Land Claims Agreement 2.1 1.1 1.1
Small Craft Harbours - Moving toward sustainability and getting infrastructure right 20.0 20.0 20.0
Winter Olympics - Includes Operations for Paralympic Games 0.1 0.1 0.1

Subtotal: Planned Spending Adjustments 52.2 78.2 83.4

Other Adjustments
Capital Carry Forward (5.9) (5.9)
Items not available for use in current year (25.5)

Total Planned Spending 1,697.4 1,596.7 1,622.3 1,604.3

Less: Non-respendable Revenue (46.0) (45.8) (45.5) (45.4)
Plus: Cost of Services Received without Charge 94.6 91.9 91.5 90.5

Net Cost of Program 1,746.0 1,642.9 1,668.2 1,649.5

Full-time Equivalents 10,524 10,528 10,523 10,457

Note: Because of rounding, figures may not add to the totals shown.

Voted and Statutory Items

There is a net increase of $25.2 million between the 2006-2007 Main Estimates and the 2007-2008 Main Estimates. This net increase consists of:

  • Increases related to the Transformational Plan ($99.0 million), Marine Security - Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels ($20.8 million), Air Cushion Vehicle ($11.8 million), Compensation for Collective Agreements ($10.7 million), IM/IT Consolidation ($8.3 million), International Polar Year ($5.9 million to operate CCG icebreakers in support of approved International Polar Year projects), Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan ($3.9 million), Canada's Submission to the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf reprofile ($1.8 million) and various other minor increases ($1.3 million).
  • The above increases were offset by the Fisheries Access Program reprofile ($56.7 million), the sunsetting of Marshall funding ($5.0 million), the conclusion of funding for the Infrastructure Repairs Program ($20.0 million), Expenditure Review Committee Savings ($14.0 million), the conclusion of funding for the Oceans Action Plan ($7.5 million), a decrease in funding for the Species at Risk Act ($6.0 million), Capital Carry Forward ($5.0 million), Automated Identification System reprofile ($6.0 million), a decrease in funding for the National Aquatic Animal Health Program ($3.8 million), Employee Benefit Plan Pending Adjustment ($3.5 million), the Northern Energy Development Program ($2.8 million) and Procurement Reductions ($8.0 million).

Voted and Statutory Items in the Main Estimates, 2007-2008
(millions of dollars)
Vote/Statutory Item Vote/Statutory Wording 2007-2008 Main Estimates 2006-2007 Main Estimates
1
Operating Expenditures 1,129.8 1,111.0
5
Capital Expenditures 232.1 168.1
10
Grants and Contributions 55.1 111.9
(S)
Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada salary and motor car allowance 0.1 0.1
(S)
Contributions to Employee Benefit Plans 121.5 122.3

  Total - Fisheries and Oceans Canada 1,538.6 1,513.4

Note: Because of rounding, figures may not add to the totals shown.

Services Received Without Charge

The table Services Received Without Charge provides information on the value of the services received without charge to the Department. The Department receives accommodation services from Public Works and Government Services Canada, legal services from Justice Canada, and worker's compensation coverage from Human Resources and Social Development Canada. In addition, Treasury Board Secretariat covers the cost of the employer's share of employees' insurance premiums.


Services Received without Charge, 2007-2008 (millions of dollars)
($ millions) 2007-08
Accommodation provided by Public Works and Government Services Canada 41.9
Contributions covering employers' share of employees' insurance premiums and expenditures paid by Treasury Board Secretariat 45.9
Worker's compensation coverage provided by Human Resources and Social Development Canada 1.6
Salary and associated expenditures of legal services provided by Justice Canada 2.6

Total Services Received without Charge 91.9

Note: Because of rounding, figures may not add to the totals shown.



Summary of Capital Spending by Program Activity

The table Summary of Capital Spending by Program Activity presents the total forecast major capital spending for 2006-2007. The table also outlines the planned major capital spending by program activity for the upcoming three fiscal years. The figures presented for 2006-2007 are inclusive of all in-year financial adjustments, such as reprofilings and carry forwards, which increased the 2006-2007 major capital budget from $168.1 million to $195.3.

As a result of capital reprofilings and carry forwards, the planned major capital spending for 2007-2008 of $232.1 million is increased from the original planned major capital budget allocation of $170.2 million. The 2007-2008 major capital budget allocation has been impacted by the following financial adjustments:

  • Increases related to $42 million for the Transformational Plan and $26.7 million for the CCG Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels; and
  • Decreases related to $6.9 million for the CCG Mid-Shore Patrol Vessel reprofile.

The planned spending for 2008-2009 has also increased from the original planned major capital budget allocation of $159.3 million to $265 million as a result of the following financial adjustments:

  • Increases related to $42 million for the Transformational Plan, a reprofile of $7.1 million for the St. Andrews Biological Station, $42.8 million for the acquisition of CCG Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels and a reprofile in the amount of $13.8 for the CCG Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels.

The planned spending for 2009-2010 is also increased from the original major capital budget allocation of $159.3 million to $251 million as a result of the following financial adjustments:

  • Increases related to $42 million for the Transformational Plan, a reprofile of $4.0 million for the St. Andrews Biological Station and $67.7 million for the CCG Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels; and
  • Decreases related to $5.7 million for the Air Cushion Vehicle and $16.3 million for the CCG Mid-Shore Patrol Vessel reprofile.

Summary of Capital Spending by Program Activity (millions of dollars)
  Forecast Spending 2006-2007 Planned Spending 2006-2007 Planned Spending 2008-2009 Planned Spending 2009-2010
Safe and Accessible Waterways
Canadian Coast Guard 125.1 189.0 238.4 233.4
Small Craft Harbours 35.1 34.6 30.3 30.3
Science 1.7 1.6 1.6 1.1
Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture
Fisheries Management 5.9 5.8 6.3 6.3
Aquaculture 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Science 14.4 20.3 24.4 22.3
Healthy and Productive Aquatic Ecosystems
Oceans Management 0.4 0.2 0.2 0.2
Habitat Management 0.6 0.6 0.5 0.5
Science 12.1 8.2 12.6 11.5

Total 195.3 260.3 314.4 305.6

Note: Because of rounding, figures may not add to the totals shown.



Sources of Respendable and Non-Respendable Revenue

The table Sources of Respendable and Non-Respendable Revenue presents the forecast revenues for 2006-2007 and planned revenue for the three planning years by program activity.

Respendable revenue refers to funds collected for the recovery of the cost of services. These are collected by the Canadian Coast Guard in regard to Marine Navigation Services, Icebreaking Services and the management of the maintenance dredging program for the St. Lawrence Shipping Channel on behalf of industry. The Department is permitted to spend the sums received as respendable revenue.

Non-respendable revenue refers to funds collected for fishing licences, hydrographic charts and various other departmental products and services. The Department is not allowed to respend these revenues.


Sources of Respendable and Non-Respendable Revenue
Respendable Revenue1
  Forecast Revenue 2006-2007 Planned Revenue 2007-2008 Planned Revenue 2008-2009 Planned Revenue 2009-2010
Canadian Coast Guard
Maintenance Dredging Services Tonnage Fees in the St. Lawrence Shipping Channel 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.6
Marine Navigation Services Fees 27.8 27.8 27.8 27.8
Coast Guard Radio Tolls 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
Employee Deductions for Employee Housing 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
Icebreaking Services Fees 13.8 13.8 13.8 13.8
Canadian Coast Guard College 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7

Total Respendable Revenue2 50.1 50.1 50.1 50.1

Non-Respendable Revenue1
  Forecast Revenue 2006-2007 Planned Revenue 2007-20082 Planned Revenue 2008-20092 Planned Revenue 2009-20102
Canadian Coast Guard
Aids to Navigation Services in the Deep Water Channel between Montreal and Lake Erie 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2
Rental of Land, Buildings and Equipment 0.0 0.2 0.2 0.2

  0.2 0.4 0.4 0.4
Small Craft Harbours

Small Craft Harbour Revenue 1.3 1.2 1.1 1.1
Science - Safe and Accessible Waterways
Sale of Charts and Publications 1.9 1.8 1.8 1.8
Technology Transfer Licences 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3

  2.2 2.1 2.1 2.1
Fisheries Management
Commercial Licences 35.4 35.0 34.8 34.8
Recreational Licences 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1
Conservation Stamps 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4
Rental of Land, Buildings and Equipment 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2

  42.1 41.8 41.6 41.6
Habitat Management

Rental of Land, Buildings and Equipment 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2
Science - Healthy and Productive Aquatic Ecosystems

Technology Transfer Licences 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1

Total Non-Respendable Revenue3 46.0 45.8 45.5 45.4

Total Respendable and Non-Respendable Revenue 96.1 95.9 95.6 95.5

1For respendable revenues, planned revenue refers to revenue targets whereas for non-respendable revenues it reflects the forecast of revenues for the year in question.

2These amounts are subject to revision in light of the External Charging Review.

3Because of rounding, figures may not add to the totals shown.

Resource Requirements by Agency, Branch or Sector

The table Resource Requirements by Agency, Branch or Sector, 2007-2008 presents 2007-2008 total planned spending by program activity and by sector. Program Enabler spending, although distributed across all program activities, is separately managed by individual Program Enablers. For further details on Program Enablers, please see the section Other Items of Interest.


Resource Requirements by Agency, Branch or Sector, 2007-2008
(millions of dollars)
  Canadian Coast Guard Small Craft Harbours Fisheries and Aquaculture Management Oceans and Habitat Science Program Enablers Total
Safe and Accessible Waterways
Canadian Coast Guard 590.1 128.0 718.1
Small Craft Harbours 96.8 12.4 109.2
Science 36.5 11.5 48.0
Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture
Fisheries Management 282.3 68.2 350.5
Aquaculture 3.9 1.1 5.0
Science 134.3 56.7 191.0
Healthy and Productive Aquatic Ecosystems
Oceans Management 15.9 5.3 21.2
Habitat Management 62.2 17.6 79.8
Science 51.8 22.2 74.0

Total Planned Spending 590.1 96.8 286.3 78.1 222.6 322.9 1,596.7

Note: Because of rounding, figures may not add to the totals shown.



User Fees

In 2004, DFO established the External Charging Review. The Review was established to provide the Department with a consistent and coherent approach to revenue management, something that has long been recognized as a priority. This has been achieved, in part, by:

  • Establishing an External Charging Framework, including a corporate vision and principles to support integrated and consistent evaluation and decision-making on External Charging; and
  • Assessing all aspects of DFO's current external charges and examining options based on the results of this analysis.

The review of the Department's external charging practices and the resulting analysis are essential underpinnings of the integrated revenue management framework being sought. By establishing a thorough understanding of all aspects of DFO's current external charges, the Department will both move toward implementing a corporate approach to external charging but also be ensured a solid foundation upon which to meet the requirements of the User Fees Act and Treasury Board external charging policies.

As a first step of the review, a framework, including vision and principles, has been developed. This framework provides the necessary foundation for all subsequent analysis and deliverables of the review and the establishment of DFO's corporate approach to external charging. This year, the Department will start implementing the framework by, among other things, preparing a guide to external charging for all DFO personnel.

Departmental Regulatory Plan


Legislation and Regulations Expected Results
Fisheries Act
  • Support passage of Bill C-45 to renew the Fisheries Act
 
  • Passage of Bill C-45 in 2007-08
  • Development of regulations starting in 2007-08 to support the new Fisheries Act
Atlantic Fishery Regulations (MacLeod's Ledge)
  • Re-drawing of fishing boundaries between Lobster Fishing Areas 22 and 24 (MacLeod's Ledge)
 
  • Amended regulations in place for 2007-08
  • Development of new boundary lines for Lobster Fishing Areas 22 and 24 to better represent the historical usage of the MacLeod's Ledge fishing area
Atlantic Fishery Regulations (Professionalization)
  • Professional certification of Fishermen where provincial certification is established
 
  • Amended regulations in place for 2007-08
  • Improved management and control of fisheries through the professionalization of fishermen
Coastal Fisheries Protection Regulations
  • Update to implement changes in fishing practices accepted by the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization
 
  • Regulations in place for 2007-08 that meet Canada's international obligations under the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization
  • Improved management and control of the fishery
Fishery (General) Regulations
  • Provide Variation Order authority to the Province of Nova Scotia
 
  • Regulations developed in 2007-08 for Nova Scotia to be able to issue variation orders in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Canada
Marine Mammal Regulations
  • Regulatory amendments to regulate marine mammal watching activities
 
  • Development of amendments to the regulations
  • Improved management and better protection of marine mammals and human safety
Nunavut Fishery Regulations
  • Development of Nunavut Fishery Regulations for the Nunavut Territory
 
  • Ongoing development through 2007-08 of fishing regulations in the Nunavut territory in cooperation with the territorial government, Nunavut Wildlife Management Board, and Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, and in accordance with the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement
Pacific Fishery Management Area Regulations
  • Description of various Areas and Sub-areas using coordinates
  • Ontario Fishery Regulations
  • Québec Fishery Regulations
  • Saskatchewan Fishery Regulations
 
  • Amended regulations in place for 2007-08
  • Revised regulations in place for 2007-08
  • Revised regulations in place for 2007-08
  • Revised regulations in place for 2007-08
Various Amendments to Provincial and Territorial Fishery Regulations under the Fisheries Act
  • Manitoba Fishery Regulations

   
  • Amended regulations in place for 2007-08
  • Improved fisheries management and enforcement through amendments to the provisions of General Fishing Permits
  • Conserve and protect Manitoba's fish and fish habitat, aquatic ecosystems and biodiversity from the threat of certain aquatic invasive species
Development of National Regulatory Framework to Combat Aquatic Invasive Species
  • Development of a regulatory framework to ensure effective regulatory tools to control aquatic invasive species in Canada

   
  • Development of the National Regulatory Framework will continue through 2007-08
  • A National Regulatory Framework will help to ensure the prevention, detection, eradication and control of aquatic invasive species in Canada
Marine Protected Areas (Oceans Act)
  • Establishment of selected Marine Protected Areas in Canada
 
  • Conservation and protection of ecosystems in distinctive areas of Canada's marine environment
Species at Risk Regulations
  • Development of regulations and implementation of the listing process for aquatic species under the Species at Risk Act
 
  • Regulatory process will continue throughout 2007-08
  • Protection and recovery of aquatic species at risk

Details on Project Spending

Over the next three years, the following projects will exceed or are expected to exceed the Department's delegated project approval authority.

2007-2008

  • Acquisition of an Air Cushion Vehicle
  • Search and Rescue Lifeboat Replacement — Phase II
  • Automatic Identification System — Security Funding
  • National Communications Control System — Marine Communications and Traffic Services Modernization
  • Acquisition of eight Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels
  • Acquisition of two Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels
  • IM/IT Security Enhancements
  • Configuration Management and Technical Data Management Systems

2008-2009

  • Acquisition of an Air Cushion Vehicle
  • Automatic Identification System — Security Funding
  • National Communications Control System — Marine Communications and Traffic Services Modernization
  • Acquisition of eight Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels
  • Acquisition of two Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels
  • Configuration Management and Technical Data Management Systems

2009-2010

  • Acquisition of an Air Cushion Vehicle
  • National Communications Control System — Marine Communications and Traffic Services Modernization
  • Acquisition of eight Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels
  • Acquisition of two Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels
  • Configuration Management and Technical Data Management Systems

For further information on the above-mentioned projects, see http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/est-pre/20072008/p3a-eng.asp.

Details on Project Spending


(millions of dollars)

Province/Project Description
Current Estimated Total Cost Forecasted Spending to March 31, 2007 Planned Spending 2007-2008 Planned Spending 2008-2009 Planned Spending 2009-2010 Future Year Spending Requirement
CANADIAN COAST GUARD
Quebec
Acquisition of Air Cushion Vehicle
(S-EPA)
27.9 5.7 11.8 6.4 4.0
Multi-province
Acquisition of two Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels
(I-R/PPA)
187.0 18.3 32.3 45.3 91.3
Acquisition of eight Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels (S-EPA) 146.5 2.4 19.8 56.6 51.5 16.2
National Communications Control System — Marine Communication and Traffic Services Modernization
(I-PPA)
42.1 2.5 11.0 12.0 8.4 8.2
Search and Rescue Lifeboat Replacement —
Phase II (S-EPA)
41.1 40.6 0.5
Automatic Identification System — Security Funding
(S-EPA)
20.0 13.0 7.0
Configuration Management and Technical Data Management Systems (CMTDMS) (I-PPA) 10.4 1.2 4.3 5.0
PROGRAM ENABLERS — Information Management and Information Technology*
Multi-Province
IM/IT Security Enhancements
(S-EPA)
6.8 6.2 0.8

*The projects outlined above exceed the Department's delegated approval authority for Informatics projects. As part of the Department's Program Enabler function, Informatics projects are conducted on behalf of all program activities. We have listed the Informatics project separately instead of allocating the annual costs of the project across all nine program activities which would dilute and create repetition in the information presented.

Status Report on Major Crown Projects

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans currently has one designated Major Crown Project, for the acquisition of Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels.

For further information on the above-mentioned project, see http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/est-pre/20062007/p3a-eng.asp.

Status Report on Major Crown Projects for Department of Fisheries and Oceans

Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels

Description: The Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels project will acquire a total of eight (8) Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels (MSPV) for the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) Fleet — four (4) for Fisheries Conservation and Protection (C&P) duties and four (4) for Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Maritime Security duties. This project serves two purposes: 1) Fleet Renewal — the acquisition of the four (4) C&P patrol vessels represents the first step in modernization of the CCG fleet, is vital to ensure the integrity of the fishery monitoring program and will provide the capacity for DFO to support the strategic role in conservation and protection; 2) Maritime Security — the acquisition of the four (4) Maritime Security vessels will allow CCG in conjunction with the RCMP to respond to the Government's commitment to enhance the security of the nation's coasts and waterways.

Project Phase: The MSPV Project is currently in the Implementation phase.

Leading and Participating Departments and Agencies


Lead Department or Agency Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO)
Contracting Authority Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
Participating Departments or Agencies Industry Canada(IC); RCMP; Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS); Privy Council Office (PCO); Indian and Northern Affairs Canada; Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA); Western Economic Diversification Canada (WED); Canadian Economic Development (CED); Finance Canada; Defence Construction Canada; Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Canada (PSEPC); Department of National Defence (DND)

Prime and Major Sub-Contractors


Prime Contractor Request for Proposals will close 22 Feb 2007
Major Sub-Contractor(s) n/a at this time

Major Milestones


Major Milestones Date
Preliminary Project Approval (PPA) August 2005
Price and Availability September 2005
Letter of Interest to Pre-qualified Suppliers October 2005
Effective Project Approval (EPA) June 2006
Requisition from CCG June 2006
Issue Request for Proposal November 2006
Contract Award May 2007
Commence Construction of First Vessel May 2007
First Vessel Delivery August 2009
Delivery of 4 Maritime Security Vessels and 4 Fleet Renewal Vessels May 2011

Progress Report and Explanations of Variance: An RFP for MSPV detailed design and construction was issued 8 Nov 2006 and will close on 22 Feb 2007.

Industrial Benefits: Canadian industry in the following regions of Canada will benefit from this project: The RFP requires overall Industrial Benefits equal to 100% of contract value. Regional distribution TBD at contract award.


Region Cash Benefits
Atlantic Canada TBD
Québec TBD
Ontario TBD
Western Canada TBD

Summary of Non-Recurring Expenditures


($ millions) Current Estimated Total Expenditure Forecast Expenditures to March 31, 2007 Planned Spending 2007-2008 Future Years' Requirements
Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels 146.5 1.75 19.8 124.3

Details on Transfer Payment Programs

Over the next three years, Fisheries and Oceans Canada will manage the following transfer payment programs in excess of $5 million:

  • Aboriginal Aquatic Resources and Oceans Management Program;
  • Fisheries Access Program (2006-2007 only); and
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy.

Further information on these transfer payment programs can be found at http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/est-pre/20072008/p3a-eng.asp.

Table 13: Details on Transfer Payment Programs


Fisheries Access Program
Start Date:
February 8, 2001
End Date:
March 31, 2007
Total Funding:
$353.4 M

Purpose of Transfer Payment Program:
To retire access to diverse fisheries (including licences, quota, vessels and gear); to transfer access to diverse fisheries to First Nations to be held as communal holdings by the Aboriginal groups; and to provide new vessels, gear and equipment to Aboriginal groups so they can fish the access provided.

Objective(s), expected result(s) and outcomes:
To provide First Nations with access to commercial fisheries, and assistance in building and managing fishing capacity, while maintaining a peaceful and orderly fishery.

  Forecast Spending
2006-2007
Planned Spending
2007-2008
Planned Spending
2008-2009
Planned Spending
2009-2010
Program Activity (PA) Fisheries Management — Aboriginal Policy and Governance
Total Grants 0 0 0 0
Total Contributions $50.0M 0 0 0
Total Other Transfer Payments 0 0 0 0
Total PA $50.0M 0 0 0
Total TPP $50.0M 0 0 0
Planned Evaluations   Yes    
Planned Audits   Yes    

Note: The Forecast and Planned Spending excludes the At-sea Mentoring Program.




Aboriginal Aquatic Resources and Oceans Management Program
Start Date:
August 31, 2004
End Date:
Ongoing
Total Funding:
Ongoing

Purpose of Transfer Payment Program (TPP):
The Aboriginal Aquatic Resources and Oceans Management (AAROM) program is designed to assist Aboriginal groups in developing the capacity to play a more active role in key areas of fisheries and oceans management. The program applies in areas where DFO manages the fishery, and with Aboriginal groups that have not yet signed a comprehensive land claims agreement that addresses the matters under AAROM. Where the Aboriginal group has signed a comprehensive land claims agreement, and one or more of the matters covered by the AAROM Program are not dealt with in the agreement, the group would be eligible to apply for support in those matters not covered in the agreement.

Objective(s), expected result(s) and outcomes:
I) the development of an AAROM collaborative management body and supporting infrastructure; II) an Aboriginal Fishery Officer (AFO) initiative; and III) an Economic Opportunities sub-component to support developmental opportunities related to commercial fisheries access and/or aquaculture. Particular emphasis is placed on Aboriginal participation in multilateral decision-making and advisory processes that involve fishers, scientists, industry representatives, conservation groups, DFO officials, and other government departments.

  Forecast Spending
2006-2007
Planned Spending
2007-2008
Planned Spending
2008-2009
Planned Spending
2009-2010
Program Activity (PA) Fisheries Management — Aboriginal Policy and Governance
Total Grants        
Total Contributions $14.3M $15.4M $13.2M $13.2M
Total Other Transfer Payments        
Total PA $14.3M $15.4M $13.2M $13.2M
Total TPP $14.3M $15.4M $13.2M $13.2M
Planned Evaluations   Yes Yes  
Planned Audits   Yes    



Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy
Start Date:
June 11, 1992
End Date:
Ongoing
Total Funding:
Ongoing

Purpose of Transfer Payment Program (TPP):
The Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy (AFS) provides for the effective management of the Aboriginal fishery in a manner consistent with the Sparrow decision. In addition, the Allocation Transfer Program supports Aboriginal groups in achieving self-sufficiency through participation in commercial fisheries.

Objective(s), expected result(s) and outcomes:
Management of the Aboriginal fisheries including opportunities in habitat management, science and enforcement activities. Voluntary retirement of commercial licences and the issuance of new licences to eligible Aboriginal organizations in a manner that does not add to the existing effort on the resource.

  Forecast Spending
2006-2007
Planned Spending
2007-2008
Planned Spending
2008-2009
Planned Spending
2009-2010
Program Activity (PA) Fisheries Management — Aboriginal Policy and Governance
Total Grants        
Total Contributions $31.1M $30.4M $31.1M $31.1M
Total Other Transfer Payments  —      
Total PA $31.1M $30.4M $31.1M $31.1M
Total TPP $31.1M $30.4M $31.1M $31.1M
Planned Evaluations Yes Yes    
Planned Audits Yes      

Note: Planned Spending 2007-08 includes $1.05M for Nisga'a.



Foundations (Conditional Grants)

Fisheries and Oceans Canada will administer the following conditional grant in excess of $5 million over the next three years:

  • The Atlantic Salmon Conservation Foundation.

Further information on this conditional grant can be found at http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/est-pre/20072008/p3a-eng.asp.

Table 14: Foundations (Conditional Grants)


1) Name of Recipient   The Atlantic Salmon Conservation Foundation (ASCF)
2) Start Date:   January 2007 3) End Date:   None 4) Total Funding:   $30,000,000
5) Description: The Atlantic Salmon Endowment Fund (ASEF) is a one time conditional grant that will be invested in order to provide long-term funding for the operation of the Atlantic Salmon Conservation Foundation (ASCF). The ASCF will invest the funds and use the income to assist community groups in the restoration, protection and improved conservation of the Atlantic salmon resource in Atlantic Canada and Quebec. This will promote projects in research, conservation, habitat restoration and enhancement for the attainment of healthy and sustainable wild Atlantic salmon stocks and the projects the ASCF funds.
6) Strategic Outcome(s):  Fisheries Management — Resource Management
7) Summary of Annual Plans of Recipient: In 2007, the ASCF will initiate start-up activities to establish the ASEF and develop their Strategic Plan, Statement of Investment Policy, and Audit and Evaluation Strategy. In subsequent years, the ASCF will evaluate applications and select those projects that best meet the objectives to conserve, restore and protect the wild Atlantic salmon stocks and their habitat in Atlantic Canada and Quebec.
8) Planned Evaluation(s): The ASCF will develop an Audit and Evaluation Strategy for ultimate projects and to measure their overall performance in achieving the ASEF Program purpose and objectives identified in the Funding Agreement. The Recipient will have an evaluation of its activities and projects carried out no less frequently than every five years. The Minister reserves the right, in consultation with ASCF, to conduct an evaluation at any time.
9) Planned Audit(s): The ASCF will develop an Audit and Evaluation Strategy for ultimate projects and to measure their overall performance in achieving the ASEF Program purpose and objectives identified in the Funding Agreement. No audit is presently scheduled. The Minister reserves the right to request an audit at any time.
10) URL to Recipient Site — Website yet to be developed.

Alternative Service Delivery

The Canadian Coast Guard's Aids to Navigation of the 21st Century (AToN 21) strategy and the former Marine Aids Modernization project share the goal of providing the most cost-effective and environmentally responsible aids to navigation service to users while maintaining the Coast Guard's core objective to promote marine safety. Future Alternative Service Delivery of aids to navigation remains possible under the Agency's broader AToN21 strategy but only as the result of individual decisions made based on sound business cases focusing on both cost savings and quality of service.

Horizontal Initiatives

Horizontal initiatives are programs or initiatives in which partners from two or more organizations have agreed under a formal funding agreement to work toward the achievement of shared outcomes. DFO is a partner on nine horizontal initiatives led by other government departments:

  • Building Public Confidence in Pesticide Regulation and Improving Access to Pest Management Products (Health Canada lead);
  • Canadian Biotechnology Strategy (Industry Canada lead);
  • Federal Contaminated Sites (Environment Canada lead);
  • Invasive Alien Species (Environment Canada lead);
  • International Polar Year (Indian and Northern Affairs lead);
  • Marine Security Operations (Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Department of National Defence);
  • National Aquatic Animal Health Program (Canadian Food Inspection Agency lead;)
  • Northern Energy Development/Mackenzie Gas Pipeline (Indian and Northern Affairs lead); and
  • Species at Risk (Environment Canada lead).

Further information on these horizontal initiatives can be found at http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/est-pre/20062007/p3a-eng.asp.

Sustainable Development Strategy


http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/sds-sdd/2007-2009/index-eng.htm
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In response to the recommendations of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development, DFO's Sustainable Development Strategies are developed as companion documents to the Departmental Strategic Plan. DFO clearly links sustainable development commitments to the Department's strategic outcomes, and continues to make significant progress in ensuring that environmental, social and economic aspects are systematically considered in planning and policy development documents. The Department's vision effectively entrenches sustainable development into long-term direction setting and business planning, as DFO works in partnership to derive economic and social benefits from Canada's oceans and freshwater resources while conserving the ecological integrity of those resources.

Sustainable development is central to DFO's vision and priorities, and the Sustainable Development Strategy (SDS) constitutes a core element of departmental planning. It outlines objectives and commitments for incorporating sustainable development into daily work, while offering DFO employees a practical working document that will help them attain the results the Department has committed to achieving as part of its regulatory, operational and natural-resource management roles.

DFO's SDS approach is consistent and integrated with other corporate planning documents, presents a selection of national initiatives, complemented by tangible regional case studies, and strikes a balance between visionary goals and achievability.

In the interest of greater integration, DFO based the 2007-2009 SDS Action Plan on the three departmental outcomes used in the corporate planning framework and the current departmental strategic plan:

  • Safe and accessible waterways;
  • Sustainable fisheries and aquaculture; and
  • Healthy and productive aquatic ecosystems.

DFO is the custodian of a significant number of office and special-purpose buildings such as CCG bases, lightstations, small craft harbours, laboratories, and a large fleet of vessels and vehicles. The use of these assets has a direct and significant impact on the environment. For the purpose of the SDS, DFO has added a fourth goal specific to corporate operations and culture and focused on the need to raise awareness and to manage the impacts of departmental operations on the environment.

The 2007-2009 SDS was built on the major elements of DFO's policy and program agenda as set out in the Strategic Plan, including the oceans agenda, the fisheries management and legislative renewal, the renewal of our science program, and the Environmental Process Modernization Plan.


SDS Departmental Goal

On behalf of the Government of Canada, DFO is responsible for developing and implementing policies and programs that support Canada's scientific, ecological, social, and economic interests in oceans and fresh waters. As a department committed to sustainable development, DFO works to protect and conserve Canada's aquatic resources, while supporting the development and use of these resources.




Federal SD Goal Performance Measure from Current SDS Department's Expected Results for 2007-081
Sustainable Development and Use of Natural Resources
  • A positive evaluation that indicates overall support for the way DFO has developed and implemented the Species at Risk Program
  • DFO will receive recommendations from stakeholders and a response proposed to the Minister of Environment will follow
  • Completion of recovery strategies that are in development by Recovery Teams
  • Aquatic species at risk are protected or on the way to recovery
Sustainable Development and Use of Natural Resources
  • Progress against activities that support the implementation of Canada's Action Plan to Address the Threat of Aquatic Invasive Species
  • Database, methodologies and tracking system developed
  • Risk Assessments completed
  • The introduction of aquatic invasive species is minimized and the impact of existing ones is remediated
Governance for SD

Sustainable Development and Use of Natural Resources

  • Committees established federally and in each Large Ocean Management Area
  • Number of sectors represented on committees
  • Integrated Management Plans in place for all LOMAs
  • Creation of at least three new MPAs
  • Marine activities are proactively managed and the health of Canada's oceans is preserved in collaboration with stakeholders
Governance for SD
  • Percentage of negotiations completed with provinces and percentage of consultations undertaken with all stakeholders
  • Ratification of the renewed aquaculture management framework by federal, provincial and territorial ministers
  • Number of federal/provincial/territorial implementation agreements signed
  • A new aquaculture governance regime is developed
Governance for SD
  • Percentage of conservation frameworks that incorporate the precautionary and ecosystem approach
  • Number of fisheries with self-rationalization programs
  • Completed guidelines for entering into such arrangements
  • Completed national co-management policy framework
  • Number of roundtables, task groups and summits that address specific fisheries issues
  • Number of fisheries with stable sharing arrangements
  • Number of disputes regarding access and allocation that are settled
  • Number of education programs and communication and inter-governmental initiatives; number of partnerships and negotiated enforceable management measures; number of major case investigations
  • Establishment of administrative sanctioning regime
  • Expanded ticketing system
  • A new fisheries management governance model is developed to meet the needs of an evolving industry, recognizing principles of sustainable development, as well as the precautionary and ecosystem approach
Sustainable Communities

Governance for SD

  • Evaluation of trainee performance by the service provider
  • Development and implementation of software, regional partnership funds, and contribution agreements with participating First Nations
  • Number of Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy contribution agreements
  • Number of groups with signed contribution agreement
  • Number of short-term Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management capacity-building contribution agreements
  • Number of multi-year Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management collaborative management agreements
  • Number of groups who have made the transition from capacity-building to collaborative management
  • Number of groups with signed Aboriginal Inland Habitat Plan contribution agreements
  • Regional funding distribution. (DFO and joint DFO and Environment Canada)
  • Strengthened collaboration with Aboriginal groups contributing to sustainable Aboriginal communities
Sustainable Development and Use of Natural Resources
  • 10% increase in number of participants who have completed Strategic Environmental Assessment training and awareness sessions
  • Environmental impacts are taken into consideration in DFO's policies, plans and programs through the integration of a Strategic Environmental Assessment approach
Climate Change
  • Module 1 and 2 done by 2008
  • DFO staff members understand and are able to respond to environmental concerns as part of their daily work, including environmental compliance requirements, when relevant
Climate Change
  • Further integrate climate change, severe weather event and natural disaster considerations into the planning, risk management, and operational readiness of Coast Guard response capabilities
  • A Canadian Coast Guard that better understands the environmental impact of its business and directs the operation and development of all assets in accordance with a set of industry-leading standards and regulations
Climate Change
  • Climate change considerations are integrated in the Report on Plans and Priorities and engage all sectors
  • The impact of climate change issues on departmental business is better understood

1Some of the results listed here are expected by the end of 2008 (calendar year) or are ongoing.


Internal Audits and Evaluations

The following table lists all upcoming internal audits and evaluations that pertain to the Department's work. For links to completed audits and evaluations, see http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/communic/CREAD/index-eng.htm.

Upcoming Internal Audits and Evaluations (next 3 fiscal years)


Name of Internal Audit/Evaluation Audit Type/Evaluation Type Status Expected Completion Date
Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Evaluation - Transfer Payment Program In progress February 2007
Evaluation of the Canadian Shellfish Sanitation Program Evaluation - Formative In progress March 2007
Canada's Oceans Action Plan - Phase I Initiatives Evaluation - Formative In progress March 2007
Statistical Information on Fisheries Audit - Management Control Framework Final Stages March 2007
Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Contribution Audit Reporting March 2007
Audit of the Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy Audit - Management Control Framework Reporting Phase March 2007
Evaluation of the Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy Evaluation - Transfer Payment Program In progress March 2007
Interdepartmental Evaluation of Canadian Regulatory System for Biotechnology Evaluation - Formative In progress March 2007
Interdepartmental Evaluation of Building Public Confidence and Improving Access to Pest Management Product Evaluation - Formative In-progress March 2007
Interdepartmental Formative Evaluation of the Genomics R&D Initiative Evaluation - Formative In progress March 2007
Conservation and Protection Line Reporting Pilot Evaluation in the Pacific Region Evaluation - Formative In progress March 2007
Official Languages Audit - Management Conduct June 2007
Audit of the Overall Financial Management Control Framework Financial Audit Planned June 2007
Science Requested Evaluation of Utilization of Science Advice Evaluation - Manager Requested Planned June 2007
Capital Investment Management Framework Audit - Management Control Framework Planned September 2007
Recruitment for Specialized Occupational Groups Audit - Management Control Framework Planned September 2007
Follow-up of Environmental Compliance Audit (original audit at http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/communic/cread/audits/03-04/envcomp-eng.htm) Follow-up Audit Planned September 2007
Evaluation of the Contribution Program for the Marshall Response Initiative Evaluation - Summative In progress October 2007
Financial Statements Audit Audit - Management Planned November 2007
Long-Term Marshall Response Initiative Fisheries Transition Strategy Audit - Management Control Framework Planned December 2007
Atlantic Fisheries Policy Framework Evaluation Planned December 2007
Aboriginal Inland Habitat Program Evaluation - Transfer Payment Program Planned December 2007
International Fisheries and Oceans Governance Strategy Evaluation- Formative Planned December 2007
Review of DFO Consultation Strategy Evaluation Planned March 2008
Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management Program Evaluation - Transfer Payment Program Planned March 2008
Formative Evaluation of the National Aquatic Animal Health Program Evaluation - Formative Planned March 2008
Financial Statements Audit Financial Audit Planned May 2008
DFO Implementation of the Government of Canada Communications Policy Audit Planned June 2008
Follow-up of the Statistical Information on Fisheries Audit (original audit available March 2007) Audit Planned June 2008
Information Technology, including IT Governance Audit Planned June 2008
Staffing Function Audit Planned June 2008
Follow-up of Recruitment for Specialized Occupational Groups Audit (original audit to be completed September 2007) Audit - Management Control Framework Planned September 2008
Class Grants and Contributions Audit - Management Control Framework Planned September 2008
Financial Statements Audit Planned September 2008
Class Grants and Contributions Evaluation - Transfer Payment Program Planned September 2008
Academic Research Contribution Program Evaluation - Transfer payment program Planned September 2008
Longer Term Marshall Response Initiative - Fisheries Transition Strategy Evaluation - Summative Planned December 2008
Aquaculture Policy Framework Evaluation - Formative Planned December 2008
Audit of Major Capital Assets Audit - Management Control Framework Planned December 2008
IT Security Audit - Management Control Framework Planned March 2009
Environmental Process Modernization Plan Evaluation - Formative Planned March 2009
Habitat Management Program Evaluation - Formative Planned March 2009