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Section II:  Analysis of Program Activity by Strategic Outcome

Strategic Outcome - Facilitate the planning and construction of the Canadian portion of the Alaska Highway Gas Pipeline Project while maximizing social and economic benefits and minimizing adverse social and environmental effects.The planning and construction of the Canadian portion of the Alaska Highway Gas Pipeline project is efficient and expeditious while ensuring environmental protection and social and economic benefits for Canadians.

Analysis by Program Activity

Program Activity: Regulate the planning and construction of the Canadian portion of the Alaska Highway Gas Pipeline Project.  This program activity is aligned to the Strong Economic Growth outcome.

NPA’s Financial Resources                                                          


2008-2009

2009-2010

2010-2011

265.0

265.0

265.0


NPA’s Human Resources


2008-2009

2009-2010

2010-2011

2 FTEs

2 FTEs

2 FTEs


Expected Results: In concert with other federal government departments, the NPA will develop a regulatory framework which accommodates modern environmental practices, takes into account the rights of First Nations communities, and considers the interests of provincial-territorial governments, so as to be prepared to effectively regulate and to facilitate the planning and the construction of the Foothills pipeline, should a detailed project plan come forward. The NPA’s activities are dictated by the timing and pace of the planning and construction of the pipeline.

Performance Indicators: The NPA will effectively respond to any regulatory filings by Foothills and make certain that the Act is properly administered.

The NPA will continue to address regulatory certainty by establishing a framework to proceed with the construction of the northern portion of the pipeline within a timeframe that corresponds with industry decisions on the project.  The timing of these decisions is affected by such considerations as project economics, natural gas markets and negotiations  between Foothills and Alaska gas producers and, therefore, is unpredictable.

To allow the NPA to prudently refine its plans and state of readiness to respond and to enhance its engagement with other participants that would be involved in the planning and the construction of this phase of pipeline development, an adequate level of staff will be hired.