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Section II – Analysis of Program Activities by Strategic Outcome

2.1 Strategic Outcome: An Efficient Transportation System

Transport Canada’s policies, legislation and regulations foster a market-based, competitive transportation system that promotes private sector investment. They also help ensure proper governance and oversight to keep services for Canadian businesses and consumers efficient, reliable and accessible.

Canada is a leader in developing gateways and corridors that link trade with transportation in a new system-based – rather than modal – approach to transportation policy. Gateways and corridors:

• build on Canada’s geographic and transportation system advantages to be
  more competitive;
• enhance public and private sector collaboration in infrastructure investment; and
• strengthen and increase international partnerships through outreach and marketing.

Strong and modern infrastructure is vital to Canada’s competitiveness and long-term prosperity. The Infrastructure Stimulus Fund and the Green Infrastructure Fund announced in Budget 2009, as well as the federal Building Canada plan demonstrate commitment to sustained support for existing and new transportation infrastructure across provinces and territories. The initiatives create jobs, attract investment and promote innovative financing through public-private partnerships.

Innovation is key to reaching Transport Canada’s objectives and delivering its four strategic outcomes. Since knowledge and technology improve performance, the department will continue to accelerate research and development, and to promote the use of new technologies that support efficiency, sustainability, safety and security. The department will also promote increased integration of Intelligent Transportation Systems across all modes.

To deliver on this outcome, Transport Canada will work in collaboration with stakeholders involved in Canada’s transportation system. These include other federal departments, provinces, territories, municipal governments, transportation service providers and others.

2.1.1 Program Activity: Transportation Marketplace Frameworks

Description: The Transportation Marketplace Frameworks Program Activity encourages transportation efficiency by fostering a competitive and viable transportation sector. Program activities include setting the regimes governing the economic behaviour of carriers in all modes of transportation; setting the rules of governance for all the transportation infrastructure providers falling under the authority of Parliament; monitoring the transportation system; and representing the interests of Canada in international transportation fora and other international bodies.

Program Activity: Transportation Marketplace Frameworks

Human Resources (FTEs) and Planned Spending ($ millions)
2009-10		2010-11		2011-12
FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending
66	9	66	9	62	8

Program Activity Expected Results	Performance Indicators	Targets
A competitive and financially viable transportation sector through effective transportation marketplace frameworks	Number of founded Canadian Transportation Agency competitiveness complaints	By 2011, 5% reduction in the number of founded Canadian Transportation Agency competitiveness complaints

Planning Highlights

During the planning period, the program will:

• continue to implement the Blue Sky international air policy, including the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Air Transport Agreement and conclude air transport negotiations with diverse partners. These will increase flight availability so that the travelling public and shippers have more options to more destinations (key initiative under Transport Canada’s Operational Priority #1);
• consider increased foreign investment limits in the airline industry. This could provide for better-financed airlines and a more stable air sector (key initiative under Transport Canada’s Operational Priority #1);
• complete a review of rail freight services, addressing shipper concerns about railway service. This will make the rail system more effective, efficient and reliable; and
• work with other federal departments to remove barriers to the growth of short sea shipping and to optimize Canada’s marine transportation system.

Benefits for Canadians

The program benefits Canadians because modern marketplace frameworks:

• provide efficient, competitive and viable transportation services at lower
  cost to Canadians;
• contribute to accessible and reliable transportation; and
• support national and international trade and travel, while balancing the
  relationships between carriers, shippers and consumers.

2.1.2 Program Activity: Gateways and Corridors

Description: Guided by the National Policy Framework for Strategic Gateways and Trade Corridors, the Gateways and Corridors Program Activity aims at supporting Canada’s international trade and international supply chains by creating more efficient, reliable and seamless trade-related transport systems in Canada. The program sets strategies and frameworks for improving and integrating transportation networks in key regions; fosters partnerships between all levels of government and the private sector; supports and oversees projects that contribute to the increased capacity and efficiency of gateway and corridor infrastructure; develops and puts in place measures that remove impediments to the effective development of gateways and corridors; and promotes the use of gateways and corridors.

Program Activity: Gateways and Corridors

Human Resources (FTEs) and Planned Spending ($ millions)
2009-10		2010-11		2011-12
FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending
51	658	51	832	39	527

Program Activity Expected Results	Performance Indicators	Targets
An enhanced level of trade through Canada’s strategic gateways and trade corridors	Volume and value of trade	To be determined once baseline trade projection from Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade or Trade Commission obtained

Planning Highlights

The Building Canada plan supports the implementation of gateway and corridor strategies in targeted regions through its:

• $1 billion Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative, focused on international commerce between the Asia Pacific Region and North America; and
• $2.1 billion Gateways and Border Crossings Fund, focused on emerging
  Gateway strategies and key border crossings with the United States.

During the planning period, the program will:

• develop and implement strategies in partnership with provinces and the private sector for the Atlantic Gateway and the Ontario-Quebec Continental Gateway (key initiative under Transport Canada’s Operational Priority #1);
• advance work on a new international border crossing system for the Windsor-Detroit corridor with our Ontario and United States partners (key initiative under Transport Canada’s Operational Priority #1);
• complete key strategic Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative multi-modal infrastructure projects with our public and private sector partners (key initiative under Transport Canada’s Operational Priority #1);
• pursue opportunities to attract value-added activities and investments in sectors complementary to the three gateway and corridor systems; and
• deepen international partnerships.

Benefits for Canadians

The program benefits Canadians because gateways and corridors strategies:

• support jobs and prosperity;
• strengthen trade competitiveness; and
• promote efficient, reliable and seamless trade-related transport systems.

2.1.3 Program Activity: Transportation Infrastructure

Description: The Transportation Infrastructure Program looks after transportation infrastructure for Canada to improve efficiency and ensure service. It acts as the steward of certain commercial transportation assets operated by third parties on behalf of the federal government (airport authorities, port authorities, federal bridges, VIA Rail, Seaway, Marine Atlantic); provides funding for Canada’s strategic transportation infrastructure, targeted to support federal objectives; supports essential services to some remote communities; manages legacy commitments; and divests assets and contracts out operations, where needed.

Program Activity: Transportation Infrastructure

Human Resources (FTEs) and Planned Spending ($ millions)
	2009-10		2010-11		2011-12
	FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending
Gross Operating Requirements		325		208		197
Less airport lease and other revenues		-277		-288		-303
Net Total 5	304	48	294	-80	293	-106

Program Activity Expected Results	Performance Indicators	Targets
Modern transportation system	Average age of transportation infrastructure	Average age of highways and roads reduced by 0.5 years over 5 years
	Value of road and highway assets	Value of gross capital stock increased by 2% over 5 years, by 2014

Planning Highlights

During the planning period, the program will:

• continue to improve transportation infrastructure. The program will:
  • with our partners, identify and evaluate new investment projects in areas such as public transit, highways, short line rail (including remote passenger services), and shortsea shipping to stimulate economic activity (key initiative under Transport Canada’s Operational Priority #1),
  • advance and complete key strategic transportation infrastructure projects, including those under the Building Canada plan and the new infrastructure funding programs (including new funding for VIA Rail) announced in Budget 2009, in collaboration with Infrastructure Canada (key initiative under Transport Canada’s Operational Priority #1),
  • integrate the decision making process within the portfolio to ensure efficient and timely delivery of infrastructure funding,
  • manage our existing infrastructure, including federal bridges, in an efficient and effective manner, while providing for the safety and sustainability of the assets;
• identify future transportation infrastructure needs in Canada’s North (key initiative under Transport Canada’s Operational Priority #1); and
• work with Crown corporations and other federally subsidized transportation services to identify funding needs and strategies to address them.

Benefits for Canadians

The program benefits Canadians because modern, efficient and accessible airports and ports, roads, transit, rail lines and bridges:

• offer more mobility options; and
• contribute to a stronger economy and growth in all regions.

2.1.4 Program Activity: Transportation Innovation

Description: The Transportation Innovation Program Activity helps to make the Canadian transportation system more competitive by identifying opportunities, entering into research partnerships and developing and implementing forward-looking solutions to challenges facing the Canadian transportation system. The program sets policy and strategic direction for research and development; develops, designs, negotiates, and manages research programs for breakthrough technologies, including Intelligent Transportation Systems; advances the development and dissemination of scientific knowledge and the application of technology; partners and collaborates with other federal departments, provinces and territories, the academic community and many other national and international stakeholders here and abroad; and supports skills development for a highly qualified transportation workforce.

Program Activity: Transportation Innovation

Human Resources (FTEs) and Planned Spending ($ millions)
2009-10		2010-11		2011-12
FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending
45	10	44	9	43	6

Program Activity Expected Results	Performance Indicators	Targets
An innovative transportation system	Number of partnership projects with external stakeholders stimulating innovation – Intelligent Transportation Systems projects	Number to be set according to annual plan
	Number of partnership projects with external stakeholders stimulating innovation – Research & Development projects	Number to be set according to annual plan

Planning Highlights

During the planning period, the program will:

• develop a new strategic direction for research and development;
• implement commitments under Canada’s national Intelligent Transportation Systems Strategy, including updating the Architecture for Canada and developing and supporting innovative projects with partners; and
• build and support skills development for a highly qualified transportation workforce as part of a new Innovation Strategy.

Benefits for Canadians

The program benefits Canadians because transportation development, technology and innovation help make the transportation system more:

• productive and sustainable; and
• safe and secure.

2.2 Strategic Outcome: A Clean Transportation System

The transportation sector is responsible for about 26 per cent of Canada’s total greenhouse gas emissions. Rapid sector growth saw transportation emissions increase 50 per cent faster than overall greenhouse gas emissions between 1990 and 2006. If no action is taken, transportation emissions are expected to rise rapidly by 2020, with road vehicle emissions expected to increase by close to 32 per cent between 2005 and 2020. Achieving a cleaner environment requires a systemic approach, the engagement of all key stakeholders and a comprehensive set of policy choices.

Over the next three years, Transport Canada will:

• regulate rail and marine emissions and support the development of a common North American light-duty motor vehicle fuel efficiency standard;
• help develop a plan of action to reduce emissions from international shipping and aviation activities at the International Maritime Organization and at the International Civil Aviation Organization; and
• continue its four-year, $64 million ecotransport Strategy programs.

Canada’s water resources include seven per cent of the world’s renewable freshwater and
25 per cent of the world’s wetlands. Transport Canada works to reduce water pollution from transportation sources. The department will continue to advance its clean water objectives by supporting the Northern Strategy and through regulatory and program measures related to marine pollution liability, invasive species/ballast water and ship recycling.

Transport Canada has the important stewardship role of ensuring that departmental lands, facilities and activities comply with environmental legislation and that an Environmental Management System is in place.

For more information about this strategic outcome, please visit the department’s website on transportation and the environment.

2.2.1 Program Activity: Clean Air from Transportation

Description: Transport Canada’s Clean Air from Transportation Program Activity advances the federal government’s clean air agenda in the transportation sector and complements other federal programs designed to reduce air emissions for the health of Canadians and the environment for generations to come. The program regulates air emissions from the transportation sector; oversees Transport Canada's clean air program obligations and commitments; demonstrates and promotes clean transportation technologies; promotes environmentally responsible best practices and behaviours; and builds stakeholder knowledge and capacity to reduce air emissions.

Program Activity: Clean Air from Transportation

Human Resources (FTEs) and Planned Spending ($ millions)
2009-10		2010-11		2011-12
FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending
98	34	99	25	32	6

Program Activity Expected Results	Performance Indicators	Targets
A transportation system that is less intensive in its emissions of greenhouse gases and air pollutants	Level of intensity of emissions from freight and passenger transportation, as measured in tonnes of CO2 equivalent: per passenger-km per passenger-trip per tonne-km (freight)	An intensity improvement that is consistent with targets established under the government’s horizontal approach for clean air

Planning Highlights

During the planning period, the program will:

• support the development of a common North American light-duty motor vehicle fuel efficiency standard (key initiative under Transport Canada’s Operational Priority #2);
• work to have emission regulations in place for the rail sector beginning in 2011 (key initiative under Transport Canada’s Operational Priority #2);
• support the development of international standards and recommended practices with the International Civil Aviation Organization concerning greenhouse gases and air pollutant emissions from aviation sources (key initiative under Transport Canada’s Operational Priority #2);
• support the development of international standards and recommended practices with the International Maritime Organization concerning greenhouse gases and air pollutant emissions from marine sources (key initiative under Transport Canada’s Operational Priority #2);
• develop and/or implement new rules within Canada’s domestic regulatory regime to apply appropriate standards and recommended practices concerning greenhouse gases and air pollutant emissions adopted by the International Maritime Organization (key initiative under Transport Canada’s Operational Priority #2);
• work with the United States on developing regulations, similar to those adopted by the International Maritime Organization, for ships serving domestic trade within Canada and the United States; and
• implement programs to reduce air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions in urban areas from the movement of goods, by implementing new clean technologies and practices; and from personal vehicles, through fuel efficiency improvements.

Benefits for Canadians

The program benefits Canadians because reduced air emissions and greenhouse gases from transportation will:

• provide cleaner air, helping to protect their overall health; and
• contribute to domestic and international environmental objectives.

2.2.2 Program Activity: Clean Water from Transportation

Description: Guided by the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, the Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act, the Marine Liability Act and international conventions, the Clean Water from Transportation Program helps to protect the marine environment and the health of Canadians by reducing the pollution of water from transportation sources. The program regulates and monitors the impact of discharges from marine vessels into the marine environment; regulates ballast water; and contributes to setting domestic and international rules that govern limits to liability of marine pollution incidents.

Program Activity: Clean Water from Transportation

Human Resources (FTEs) and Planned Spending ($ millions)
2009-10		2010-11		2011-12
FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending
15	6	15	6	15	6

Program Activity Expected Results	Performance Indicators	Targets
Canadian waters protected from discharges of transportation pollutants	Number of ship source pollution incidents and number of mystery spills detected per year	2% reduction in ship source pollution spills annually from the previous year, from the 2003-2004 baseline
Transfer of alien aquatic species into domestic water through ship ballast water prevented	% of ships in compliance with reporting rules for ballast water	95% compliance by 2015 – subject to revision once baseline is established

Planning Highlights

During the planning period, the program will:

• implement Ballast Water Control and Management Regulations to prevent invasive species from ships’ ballast water. This includes cooperating with the United States Coast Guard and Seaway Authorities to inspect all vessels entering the Seaway and Great Lakes to ensure compliance;
• enhance Transport Canada’s ability to collect evidence that will help successfully prosecute marine polluters who are caught discharging illegal quantities of oil into
  the marine environment;
• regulate and monitor discharges from marine vessels into the marine environment through inspections and the National Aerial Surveillance Program and the resulting investigations and enforcement actions;
• regulate and monitor Canada’s Marine Oil Pollution Preparedness and Response regime to ensure private industry maintains the required capacity to respond to oil
  spills caused by marine transportation;
• improve the environmental sustainability of Arctic shipping by extending the application of the Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act from 100 nautical miles
  to 200 nautical miles and making vessel traffic reporting mandatory;
• strengthen compensation regimes for environmental damage caused by ship
  source pollution;
• develop a national regime for preparedness and response to Hazardous and
  Noxious Substances incidents; and
• collect the critical marine pollution and safety data required by the International Maritime Organization, Interpol and other domestic and international organizations.

Benefits for Canadians

This program benefits Canadians because it helps reduce water pollution from transportation, and supports cleaner water that is vital to people and ecosystems.

2.2.3 Program Activity: Environmental Stewardship of Transportation

Description: The Environmental Stewardship Program Activity fulfills Transport Canada’s responsibilities in working towards a cleaner and healthier environment for Canadians, with regard to its own operations. These responsibilities include developing a departmental Sustainable Development Strategy (SDS); managing contaminated sites; and fulfilling environmental responsibilities at Transport Canada owned or operated ports and airports, and Greening Transport Canada operations (internal).  The program develops and implements policies and programs for Transport Canada activities that further environmental objectives and promote sustainable transportation; provides functional support for environmental assessments, including major resource projects; and promotes compliance with environmental laws, federal government policies and best practices in Transport Canada’s stewardship activities.

Program Activity: Environmental Stewardship of Transportation

Human Resources (FTEs) and Planned Spending ($ millions)
2009-10		2010-11		2011-12
FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending
66	44	60	8	55	8

Program Activity Expected Results	Performance Indicators	Targets
Transport Canada aware of, and responsive to environmental impacts of its activities	% level of compliance with applicable laws, regulations and guidelines	100% compliance with applicable laws, regulations and guidelines

Planning Highlights

During the planning period, the program will:

• implement the principles for environmental assessment of the Major Projects Management Office, which was created to streamline major project regulatory approvals in the natural resource sectors; and
• monitor the department’s activities through its Environmental Management System, to minimize the impacts of the department’s own and divested operations and ensure that the department’s operations comply with appropriate environmental legislation.

Benefits for Canadians

This program benefits Canadians because it supports a cleaner and healthier environment. It requires the department to:

• support an environmental management and oversight role at its lands and facilities, including airports and ports; and
• be aware of, and respond to, the environmental impacts of its activities.

2.3 Strategic Outcome: A Safe Transportation System

A safe transportation system protects its users from the loss of or damage to life, health and property. It also enables the efficient flow of people and goods, protects the environment from pollution that can result from such events, and is essential to a healthy population, a high quality of life, and a prosperous economy.

Although Canada enjoys one of the safest transportation systems in the world, population growth and globalization make it difficult to lower current transportation-related accident rates as the system grows larger and more complex. Transport Canada is committed to advancing safety by adopting those approaches that strike an appropriate balance between the traditional inspection and enforcement methods and the modern risk-based method called Safety Management Systems. With a focus on progressively introducing Safety Management Systems in all modes of transportation, traditional approaches will continue where appropriate. The department will continue to update legislation to streamline and harmonize the system, as well as facilitate implementing Safety Management Systems.

Action to strengthen safety programs is planned in a number of areas. Transport Canada will:

• amend the Railway Safety Act and provide more funding to increase oversight and enforcement capacity (key initiative under Transport Canada’s Operational Priority #3) ;
• advance and promote Safety Management Systems to prevent safety risks in Canada’s growing transportation sector (key initiative under Transport Canada’s Operational Priority #3); and
• Streamline the regulation of navigable waters (key initiative under Transport Canada’s Operational Priority #3).

2.3.1 Program Activity: Aviation Safety

Description: The Aviation Safety Program Activity develops, administers and oversees the policies, regulations and standards necessary for the safe conduct of civil aviation within Canada’s borders in a manner harmonized with the international aviation community.

Program Activity: Aviation Safety

Human Resources (FTEs) and Planned Spending ($ millions)
2009-10		2010-11		2011-12
FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending
1,876	241	1,876	243	1,876	240

Program Activity Expected Results	Performance Indicators	Targets
A safe civil aviation system	Five-year average: number of accidents per 100,000 hours of flight and by type of operation	By 2010, maintain 2002/07 average: Canadian Aviation Regulations (CAR) 705 (Airline)* 0.28; CAR 704 (Commuter) 1.15; CAR 703 (Air Taxi) 5.47; CAR 702 (Aerial Work) 3.88; CAR 604 (Private) 1.31
	Number of accidents for training and recreational flights	By 2010, maintain accident numbers: CAR 406 (Flight Training) 29.6; Recreational Aviation 277.8 (2007 baseline)
Public confidence in aviation safety	Percentage of Canadian public saying air travel is safe or very safe	By 2011, 90% of respondents say that air travel is safe or very safe
For more information about aviation safety results, indicators, and targets to achieve those results, see Flight 2010

Planning Highlights

During the planning period, the program will:

• amend the Aeronautics Act to incorporate a number of safety related provisions. Some will provide for voluntary non-punitive reporting protection required to obtain safety information from operators;
• continue to implement Aviation Safety Management Systems (a key initiative under Transport Canada’s Operational Priority #3) to:
  • add an additional layer of regulations that requires smaller certificate holders, airports and air navigation services to proactively manage operational risk as well as comply with existing regulations,
  • engage industry associations in the aviation community’s safety management framework to gain their support and promote a common understanding of
    the regulations;
• accelerate the publication of proposed regulations and standards to improve overall communications through the Civil Aviation Regulatory Advisory Committee; and
• renew the Airports Capital Assistance Program by March 31, 2010, for the period 2010-2015, contributing to the safety of airport facilities for air carriers and the travelling public.

Benefits for Canadians

Canada has one of safest aviation programs in the world, and accident statistics are continuing their downward trend. This program benefits Canadians because it regulates the aviation industry so that:

• aeronautical products are designed, manufactured, operated and maintained
  according to regulations;
• air operators are equipped and able to provide the service;
• flight crews and air traffic controllers are fit and competent; and
• certified aerodromes are safe to use.

2.3.2 Program Activity: Marine Safety

Description: The Marine Safety Program Activity protects the life and health of Canadians by providing a safe and efficient marine transportation system. This program derives its authority from a number of Acts – the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, the Navigable Waters Protection Act, the Safe Containers Act, the Pilotage Act, the Coasting Trade Act, and the Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act – to develop and enforce a marine safety regulatory framework for the domestic and foreign vessels, as well as pleasure craft; enforce international conventions signed by Canada; and protect the public right to navigation on Canada’s waterways.

Program Activity: Marine Safety

Human Resources (FTEs) and Planned Spending ($ millions)
2009-10		2010-11		2011-12
FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending
658	75	658	68	658	75

Program Activity Expected Results	Performance Indicators	Targets
A safe marine transportation system	Rates of accidents/fatalities	By 2015, 5% reduction from 2008 levels
Public confidence in the marine transportation system	Percentage of Canadian public reporting confidence in the safety of the marine transportation system	By 2010 to 2015 (based on strategic plan), 90% respondents say that marine safety is safe or very safe
For more information about Marine Safety objectives and how the program will achieve desired results, see The Next Wave: Marine Safety’s Strategic Plan 2003-2010

Planning Highlights

During the planning period, the program will:

• draft amendments to the Navigable Waters Protection Act to streamline processes (key initiative under Transport Canada’s Operational Priority #3);
• implement Safety Management Systems by developing a Complete Performance/Risk-based Inspection Regime (key initiative under Transport Canada’s Operational Priority #3); and
• bring the regulations for pollution prevention and ballast water management into the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 regime.

Benefits for Canadians

This program benefits Canadians because it regulates the marine industry so that:

• national and international marine laws are enforced;
• officers and crews of commercial vessels are well trained;
• the pilotage of vessels is carried out systematically to avoid high-risk accidents; and
• commercial vessels are registered and licensed.

For example, safety benefits from 2007 data include record low numbers of Canadian vessel accidents and accidents on board ship for the fourth year in a row; and 50 per cent fewer marine fatalities than the average of the previous five years.

2.3.3 Program Activity: Rail Safety

Description: Under the authority of the Railway Safety Act, the Rail Safety Program Activity develops, implements and promotes safety policy, regulations, standards and research. The program provides oversight of the rail industry and promotes public safety at crossings and identifies the risks of trespassing. It also provides funds to improve safety at grade crossings.

Program Activity: Rail Safety

Human Resources (FTEs) and Planned Spending ($ millions)
2009-10		2010-11		2011-12
FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending
168	28	168	28	168	29

Program Activity Expected Results	Performance Indicators	Targets
A safe rail transportation system	Number/rates of accidents and fatalities.	5% reduction in accident rates based on the 5 year average, starting in 2009-10
	Incident rates	5% reduction in incident rates based on the 5 year average, starting in 2009-10
	Level of public confidence	By 2011, 90% of respondents say that rail safety is safe or very safe
For more information about the program activity’s strategic directions and key result areas, see All Aboard: Rail Safety Strategic Plan (2005-2010)

Planning Highlights

During the planning period, the program activity will:

• Table amendments to the Railway Safety Act (key initiative under Transport Canada’s Operational Priority #3);
• Seek additional funding and initiate plan to increase oversight and enforcement capacity to improve rail safety in Canada (key initiative under Transport Canada’s Operational Priority #3); and
• Implement recommendations from the Railway Safety Act Review Advisory Panel and the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, through
  the various joint Transport Canada-Industry-Union working groups, particularly in
  the areas of safety management systems, environment, consultations, and technology/research and development.

Benefits for Canadians

Canadians benefit from the program’s partnerships that work to reduce the loss of life, injuries and damages caused by highway/railway crossing collisions and train/pedestrian incidents. For example, in 2008, more than 100,000 elementary school children in more than 600 schools across Canada learned about safety at railway crossings from Operation Lifesaver, sponsored by Transport Canada and its partners.

This program also benefits Canadians because it regulates the rail industry so that:

• rail legislation, regulations and rules are being enforced;
• rail crews are competently trained and able to handle emergencies; and
• rail equipment and infrastructure meet all applicable safety regulations.

2.3.4 Program Activity: Road Safety

Description: Guided by the Motor Vehicle Safety Act and the Motor Vehicle Transport Act, the Road Safety Program Activity develops standards and regulations, provides oversight and engages in public outreach in order to reduce the deaths, injuries and social costs caused by motor vehicle use; and improve public confidence in the safety of Canada’s road transportation system.

Program Activity: Road Safety

Human Resources (FTEs) and Planned Spending ($ millions)
2009-10		2010-11		2011-12
FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending
126	35	127	31	122	29

Program Activity Expected Results	Performance Indicators	Targets
Safe roads	Number/Rates of fatalities and serious injuries	30% reduction based on baseline period (1996-2001)
Public confidence in the safety of the road system	Percentage of Canadian that express high confidence	50% have high confidence

Planning Highlights

During the planning period, the program will:

• amend the Motor Vehicle Safety Act to improve its administrative efficiency. This will help speed up harmonization of safety regulations with our trading partners, thereby saving even more lives while reducing the barriers to international trade and the cost of buying a vehicle;
• demonstrate Safety Management Systems to motor vehicle manufacturing and motor carrier industries through regular meetings, presentations or written information (key initiative under Transport Canada’s Operational Priority #3);
• implement three-year action plans developed by most jurisdictions to make greater progress toward the Road Safety Vision 2010 targets; and
• work with provincial jurisdictions to develop a new Road Safety Vision 2020.

Benefits for Canadians

This program benefits Canadians because it:

• raises public awareness of road safety issues;
• improves communication, cooperation and collaboration among road safety agencies;
• collects reliable safety data to help determine the best ways to reduce the number of road collisions;
• toughens enforcement measures; and
• puts in place legislation that enhances safety for motor vehicle drivers and passengers, as well as pedestrians and cyclists.

For example, the program will work to amend the Motor Vehicle Safety Act and continue to advance Road Safety Vision 2010 targets: to reduce road-related deaths and serious injuries 30 per cent by 2010, saving 900 lives and preventing 4,900 serious injuries each year.

2.3.5 Program Activity: Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Description: Required by the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992, the
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Program Activity, based on risk, develops safety standards and regulations, provides oversight and gives expert advice (e.g. Canadian Transport Emergency Centre or canutec) on dangerous goods incidents to: promote public safety in the transportation of dangerous goods by all modes of transport in Canada; identify threats to public safety and enforce the Act and its regulations; guide emergency response and limit the impact of incidents involving the transportation of dangerous goods; and develop policy and conduct research to enhance safety.

Program Activity: Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Human Resources (FTEs) and Planned Spending ($ millions)
2009-10		2010-11		2011-12
FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending
139	14	139	14	137	14

Program Activity Expected Results	Performance Indicators	Targets
Public safety during the transportation of dangerous goods	Number of accidental releases from means of containment during normal conditions of transport	For 2010, zero accidental releases from means of containment during normal conditions of transport
	Number of deaths or injuries attributed to the dangerous goods	For 2010, zero deaths and for injuries – baseline + 5% reduction

Planning Highlights

During the planning period, the program will:

• amend the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992, to enhance certain safety requirements and add security components including a comprehensive security (terrorist) prevention and response program during the 2010 Winter Olympics and to continue to help secure access to international markets for Canadian manufacturers, producers and sellers; and
• amend the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations to align with a new Act and other necessary amendments to the regulations.

Benefits for Canadians

The program benefits Canadians because it protects their health, property and environment from the accidental release of dangerous goods during normal conditions of transport by:

• ensuring that persons involved in any aspect of transporting dangerous goods comply with safety legislation, regulations and standards, to prevent the accidental release of harmful material during normal transport conditions;
• implementing Transport Canada’s approved industry Emergency Response Assistance Plan in the event of an accident; and
• providing expert advice about dangerous goods to firefighters and other first
  responders through its world-renowned 24-hour a day / 7-day a week emergency response center, canutec.

2.4 Strategic Outcome: A Secure Transportation System

A secure transportation system is vital to Canada’s competitiveness and standard of living. International confidence in the security of Canadian transportation infrastructure is critical because as a trading nation, Canada must move products across vast distances to world markets. Public confidence is also critical, as the number of people using the various modes of transportation increases every year.

Transport Canada manages the transportation system in an environment in which issues such as globalization, terrorism, national security and the safety of Canadians demand innovative approaches to managing risks to the security of the system and to the infrastructure that supports it.

From helping to enhance the security of urban transit systems, railways, ports and airports across Canada, to effectively overseeing international bridges and tunnels, Transport Canada’s role is as wide as it is diverse and complex.

Transport Canada seeks to protect Canadians and their transportation system and prevent its use as a method to threaten our allies, while supporting the efficient movement of people and goods, and protecting the rights and privacy of Canadians. To meet these goals the department will:

• strengthen its commitment to aviation security through enhanced passenger and non-passenger screening and an air cargo screening program (a key initiative under Transport Canada’s Operational Priority #4); and
• promote the continued security of critical transportation infrastructure by addressing identified security gaps with our federal partners where necessary.

More information about transportation security is available on the department’s website.

2.4.1 Program Activity: Aviation Security

Description: The Aviation Security Program develops, administers and oversees policies, programs, regulations and standards necessary for a secure Canadian aviation system in a manner harmonized with the international aviation community.

Program Activity: Aviation Security

Human Resources (FTEs) and Planned Spending ($ millions)
2009-10		2010-11		2011-12
FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending
278	62	254	41	254	43

Program Activity Expected Results	Performance Indicators	Targets
A secure aviation system	Composite index of level aviation security (to be developed by 2009-10)	By 2015, Aviation Security is rated high to very high on the index (subject to change once composite index is developed in 2009-10)
Level of credibility of aviation security internationally	Number of adjustments made to the Canadian Aviation Security Regulatory Framework to achieve international acceptance	In 2010, two adjustments or less are made to the Canadian Aviation Security Regulatory Framework to achieve international acceptance
Public confidence in the security of the aviation transportation system	% of respondents in a national survey reporting confidence in the security of Canada’s aviation system	In 2010, 90% of public has high or moderate confidence in the security of Canada’s aviation system

Planning Highlights

Several prominent reports and external reviews have focused on the security of Canada’s civil aviation system over the past few years. These included the Advisory Panel’s Review of the Canadian Air Transport Authority Act and the Auditor General’s Special Examination of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority, both published in 2006. As a result, during the planning period the program will:

• develop a five-year strategy to enhance passenger baggage and non-passenger screening, access control at airports, and air cargo security (key initiative under Transport Canada’s Operational Priority #4).

Benefits for Canadians

The program benefits Canadians because it aligns the security of the aviation system with risk so that:

• they can continue to enjoy broad access to the flights and air cargo they want, with minimal costs, delays or hassles;
• they or their property will be reasonably protected from terrorist attack while traveling by air;
• the possibility of the aviation system being used as a means to threaten Canadian allies will be minimized;
• Canada’s aviation security is equal to or better than that of our international trading partners; and
• the aviation system would respond and recover quickly in the event of a security incident.

2.4.2 Program Activity: Marine Security

Description: The Marine Security Program, with partners, enforces the Marine Transportation Security Act to protect Canada and Canadians in a way that respects Canadian values. It safeguards integrity and security, and preserves the efficiency of Canada’s marine transportation system against unlawful interference, terrorist attacks, or from being used as a means to attack our allies.

Program Activity: Marine Security

Human Resources (FTEs) and Planned Spending ($ millions)
2009-10		2010-11		2011-12
FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending
121	29	128	12	130	16

Program Activity Expected Results	Performance Indicators	Targets
A secure marine transportation system	Under development: indicator to be based on the Marine Transportation Security Regulations incidents	Baseline to be established in 2011, reduction of number, frequency and intensity of Marine Transportation Security Regulations incidents by 10% by 2015
Level of credibility of marine security internationally	Number of countries imposing special security measures on goods and people arriving from Canada	By 2010, zero countries imposing special security measures on goods and people arriving from Canada
Public confidence in the security of the marine transportation system	% of surveyed population reporting confidence in marine security	90% of surveyed population reporting confidence in marine security by 2015

Planning Highlights

During the planning period, the program will:

• implement the Great Lakes Marine Security Operations Centre, as announced in
  Budget 2008;
• complete the regulatory proposals for domestic ferries, partially driven by gap analyses and collaborative reviews carried out by the Interdepartmental Marine Security Working Group since 2005; and
• develop a national commerce resumption strategy, as part of the approved Transportation Security Action Plan.

Benefits for Canadians

The program benefits Canadians because:

• ports and vessels have security measures in place, helping to protect them from
  terrorist attack;
• the possibility of the marine system being used as a means to threaten Canadian
  allies is minimized;
• Canada’s marine security standards meet or exceed international standards and
  these standards are harmonized with those of the United States and other key
  trading partners;
• Canada remains in high standing within the international community for marine security so that Canadians can continue to enjoy easier access to competitively
  priced goods and services; and
• the marine system is capable of responding and recovering quickly in the event
  of a security incident.

2.4.3 Program Activity: Surface and Intermodal Security

Description: Guided by the Rail Safety Act, the International Bridges and Tunnels Act and the federal government’s transportation security mandate, the Surface and Intermodal Security Program Activity enhances the security of surface and intermodal transportation – mainly rail and urban transit – against direct terrorist attack. Working with partners to protect Canada and Canadians in a way that respects Canadian values and preserves the efficiency of the transportation system, the program provides federal leadership and develops and enforces regulatory and voluntary frameworks (regulations, codes of practice, memoranda of understanding) and financial contributions.

Program Activity: Surface and Intermodal Security

Human Resources (FTEs) and Planned Spending ($ millions)
2009-10		2010-11		2011-12
FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending
69	11	44	7	39	6

Program Activity Expected Results	Performance Indicators	Targets
Urban transit operators aware of and adopt voluntary and regulatory requirements when latter are in place.	Percentage of awareness and adoption among category level 1 and 2 operators of voluntary and regulatory requirements	100% awareness among urban transit operators by 2011
		By 2011, category 1-80% adoption, and category 2-50% adoption
Rail transportation (passenger and freight) operators aware of and adopt voluntary and regulatory requirements (when latter in place)	% of operators that are aware of voluntary frameworks	100% awareness by passenger and freight operators by 2011
	% of class 1 railways and selected commuter rail (eg. AMT, GoTransit, West Coast Express) that adopt voluntary frameworks	100% voluntary adoption by passenger and freight operators by 2011

Planning Highlights

During the planning period, the program will:

• adopt security plans to strengthen the resilience of Canada’s rail and urban
  transit system;
• implement security provisions of the new International Bridges and Tunnels
  Act that came into force in 2007; and
• conduct a security assessment for the Fort Francis-Prince Rupert Corridor,
  in support of the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor initiative.

Benefits for Canadians

The program benefits Canadians because it:

• raises industry awareness of security issues;
• improves communication, cooperation and collaboration on security issues
  among transportation operators such as railways, trucking companies, bus
  lines and public transit authorities;
• works with international partners to strengthen surface and multi-modal transportation security requirements; and
• makes sure that the system has the ability and capacity to resume the efficient movement of people and goods in the event of a terrorist attack.

2.5 Program Activity: Internal Services

Description: Internal Services are groups of related activities and resources that are administered to support the needs of programs and other corporate obligations of an organization. These groups are: Management and Oversight Services; Communications Services; Legal Services; Human Resources Management Services; Financial Management Services; Information Management Services; Information Technology Services; Real Property Services; Material Services; Acquisition Services; and Travel and Other Administrative Services. Internal Services include only those activities and resources that apply across an organization and not to those provided specifically to a program.

Program Activity: Internal Services

Human Resources (FTEs) and Planned Spending ($ millions)
2009-10		2010-11		2011-12
FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending
1,235	172	1,229	173	1,208	173

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