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Horizontal Initiative: | Canadian Group on Earth Observations (CGEO) |
Lead Department: | Environment Canada |
Lead Department Program Activity: | Canadians are informed of, and respond appropriately to, current and predicted environmental conditions. |
Start Date: July 2003 | End Date: Ongoing |
Total Funding Allocated: No new funds - annual multi-departmental contributions | |
Description: Interdepartmental secretariat established to coordinate Canada's participation in the international intergovernmental Group on Earth Observations (GEO) and advance coordinated, comprehensive and sustained Earth observations in Canada. Funded through annual interdepartmental transfers and in-kind contributions. | |
Shared Outcomes:
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Governance Structure :
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Horizontal Initiative: | An Accelerated Action Plan for Federal Contaminated Sites - FCSAAP (Succeeded by the Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (FCSAP), approved March 2005) |
Lead Department: | Environment Canada and Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat |
Lead Department Program Activity: | Risks to Canadians, their health and their environment posed by toxic and other harmful substances are reduced (EC); Management Policy Development and Oversight (TBS) |
Start Date: April 1, 2003 (FCSAP in effect since April 2005) | End Date: FCSAAP funding to March 31, 2008. Replaced by FCSAP in April 2005, which is expected to be 12 to 15 years. Currently, funding has been approved until March 31, 2010. |
Total Funding Allocated (FCSAAP and FCSAP): $1,629.1 million | |
Description: The Federal Contaminated Sites Accelerated Action Plan (FCSAAP) and its successor program, the Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (FCSAP), provide a long-term mechanism to address federal contaminated sites having the highest human health and ecological risks. At the end of March 2004, federal contaminated sites represented a financial liability of approximately $3.5 billion. Although responsibility for the actual management and remediation of federal contaminated sites rests with responsible custodial departments, the overall program is administered jointly by Environment Canada and the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. | |
Shared Outcomes: Reduce federal financial liability and risks to human health and the environment, including fish habitat. Increase public confidence in the overall management of federal real property through the effective risk management or remediation of individual federal contaminated sites. | |
Governance Structure for FCSAAP and its successor program, FCSAP: Federal Contaminated Sites Assistant Deputy Ministers Steering Committee is supported by the Contaminated Sites Management Working Group (CSMWG) and the FCSAP Secretariat (Environment Canada), which provides overall program coordination. |
Federal Partners Involved in Each Program | Federal Partner Program Activity | Name of Programs of Federal Partner | Total Approved (2003-2010) * |
Total Available Funding for 2007-2008** |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008*** | Expected Results for 2007-2008 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008*** |
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Enterprise Activities | Asset Management | $3,446,249 | $1,476,000 | $1,128,400 | Remediation and risk management for 1 project (1 site) Assessment of approximately 37 sites |
Rem/RM Activities Underway/On-Going (1 site) Assessment Completed: Requires no further action (13 sites) Assessment Completed: Requires remediation/RM (3 sites) Partially Assessed (20 sites) |
Canada Border Services Agency | Corporate Management and Direction | Infrastructure and Environment | $1,363,040 | $341,360 | $327,098 | Remediation and risk management for 2 projects (2 sites) |
Rem/RM completed (1 site) Rem/RM Activities Underway/On-Going (1 site) |
Canadian Food Inspection Agency | N/A | N/A | $183,783 | $0 | $0 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Correctional Service Canada | Internal Services | Facilities/Asset Management Services | $2,165,850 | $1,157,677 | $70,070 | Remediation and risk management for 2 projects (2 sites) | Rem/RM Plans Completed and Awaiting Implementation (2 sites) |
Environment Canada (includes Projects, Expert Support, and FCSAP Secretariat) |
Risks to Canadians, their health and their environment posed by toxic and other harmful substances are reduced |
Risks to Canadians, their health and their environment posed by toxic and other harmful substances are assessed Risks to Canadians and impacts on the environment posed by toxic and other harmful substances are managed |
$83,133,187 | $16,448,793 | $7,614,818 | Projects Remediation and risk management for 8 projects (174 sites) Assessment of approximately 216 sites Expert Support Provision of scientific and technical advice to custodial departments with respect to the ecological risk evaluation of federal contaminated sites Provision of ecological risk assessment training and guidance Secretariat Supports the Assistant Deputy Ministers Steering committee and CSMWG, administers non-financial aspects of the program including management of project selection process, and development and maintenance of secure website and reporting |
Projects Rem/RM Completed (75 sites) Rem/RM Activities Underway/On-Going (279 sites) Rem/RM Plans Completed and Awaiting Implementation (5 sites) Rem/RM Plans Under Development (6 sites) Assessment Completed: Requires no further action (114 sites) Assessment Completed: Requires remediation/RM (56 sites) Partially Assessed (30 sites) Expert Support Continued development/revision of guidance materials prepared for the benefit of custodians, practitioners and other regulatory agencies. Conducted site visits and peer reviews of remediation/risk management projects reports as requested by custodians and during the FCSAP project submission period. Developed and delivered new training courses Participated in technical review committees, workshops and symposia related to contaminated sites management within Canada. Secretariat Provided ongoing advice and guidance related to the FCSAP program to custodians as required. Continued development of IDEA and associated training in support of the project submission process and annual program reporting. The infrastructure underlying this critical application was also significantly upgraded. Coordinated and managed the annual FCSAP reporting exercise, and the 2008 project selection process Finalized the 2007 FCSAP TB submission and developed the 2008 submission. Planned and co-chaired six CSMWG meetings and also coordinated one ADM steering committee meeting. Participated in the development, review, and approval processes related to the Federal Contaminated Sites web portal. Revised existing program guidance materials and developed new ones, including the FCSAP Manual. |
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (includes Projects and Expert Support) |
Canadian Coast Guard |
Aids and Waterways Services Marine Communications and Traffic Services |
$61,633,865 | $17,168,801 | $11,007,766 |
Projects Remediation and risk management for 91 projects (130 sites) Assessment of approximately 335 sites Expert Support Provision of scientific and technical advice to custodial departments with respect to the risk management of federal contaminated sites Participation in the project submission process including review of information provided by departments and provision of fish habitat portion of ecological risk evaluation score |
Projects Rem/RM Completed (45 sites) Rem/RM Activities Underway/On-Going (72 sites) Rem/RM Plans Completed and Awaiting Implementation (22 sites) Rem/RM Plans Under Development (90 sites) Assessment Completed: Requires no further action (178 sites) Assessment Completed: Requires remediation/RM (140 sites) Partially Assessed (298 sites) Expert Support Provided advice and support to custodians related to fish habitat at contaminated sites Conducted site visits and peer reviews of remediation/risk management projects reports as requested by custodians and during the FCSAP project submission period. Participation in technical review committees, workshops and symposia related to contaminated sites management within Canada. |
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Health Canada (includes Projects and Expert Support) |
First Nations and Inuit Health | First Nations and Inuit Health Protection | $44,539,133 | $8,154,451 | $7,342,885 | Projects Remediation and risk management for 10 projects (10 sites) Assessment of 5 sites Expert Support Provision of scientific and technical advice to custodial departments with respect to the human health risk management of federal contaminated sites Provision of human health risk assessment training and guidance Participation in the project submission process including review of human health related information provided by departments and provision of human health risk score |
Projects Rem/RM Completed (1 site) Rem/RM Activities Underway/On-Going (5 sites) Rem/RM Plans Completed and Awaiting Implementation (4 sites) Assessment Completed: Requires no further action (1 site) Assessment Completed: Requires remediation/RM (10 sites) Expert Support Continued development and update of guidance documents prepared for the benefit of custodians, practitioners and other regulatory agencies. Funded and participated in workshops and symposia with the goal of advancing the science of risk assessment in Canada. |
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada |
Responsible Federal Stewardship Northern Land and Resources |
Contaminated Sites Remediation Contaminated Sites |
$581,440,542 | $117,487,455 | $ 89,497,481 | Northern Affairs Remediation and risk management for 28 projects (28 sites) Assessment of approximately 39 sites Indian and Inuit Affairs Remediation and risk management at 33 projects (47 sites) Assessment of approximately 1,042 sites |
Northern Affairs Rem/RM Completed (3 sites) Rem/RM Activities Underway/On-Going (9 sites) Rem/RM Plans Completed and Awaiting Implementation (5 sites) Rem/RM Plans Under Development (17 sites) Assessment Completed: Requires no further action (4 sites) Assessment Completed: Requires remediation/RM (2 sites) Partially Assessed (116 sites) Indian and Inuit Affairs Rem/RM Completed (12 sites) Rem/RM Activities Underway/On-Going (28 sites) Rem/RM Plans Completed and Awaiting Implementation (8 sites) Rem/RM Plans Under Development (25 sites) Assessment Completed: Requires no further action (270 sites) Assessment Completed: Requires remediation/RM (49 sites) Partially Assessed (273 sites) |
Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated | Management of federal bridge, highway and tunnel infrastructure, and properties in the Montreal area | N/A | $382,000 | $92,000 | $0 | Remediation and risk management for 1 project (1 site) | Rem/RM Activities Underway/On-Going (1 site) |
National Defence | Contribute to Canada and the international community | Contribute to the international community in accordance with Canadian Interests and Values | $342,801,458 | $57,514,473 | $48,795,469 |
Remediation and risk management for 48 projects (66 sites) Assessment of approximately 164 sites |
Rem/RM Completed (6 site) Rem/RM Activities Underway/On-Going (44 sites) Rem/RM Plans Completed and Awaiting Implementation (7 sites) Rem/RM Plans Under Development (56 sites) Assessment Completed: Requires no further action (36 sites) Assessment Completed: Requires remediation/RM (45 sites) Partially Assessed (86 sites) |
Natural Resources Canada | Corporate Management | The provision of relevant and timely policy analysis and advice for decision-making on government priorities and departmental responsibilities | $1,257,000 | $325,810 | $35,428 | Assessment of 6 sites |
Assessment Completed: Requires no further action (4 sites) Partially Assessed (2 sites) |
National Capital Commission | Real Asset Management | Land and real asset management | $1,551,452 | $801,670 | $758,633 | Remediation and risk management for 2 projects (2 sites) Assessment of 69 sites |
Rem/RM Activities Underway/On-Going (2 sites) Assessment Completed: Requires no further action (5 sites) Assessment Completed: Requires remediation/RM (2 sites) Partially Assessed (60 sites) |
Parks Canada | Conserve Heritage Resources | Active Management and Restoration | $8,929,060 | $3,937,491 | $2,827,811 | Remediation and risk management for 10 projects (12 sites) Assessment of approximately 34 sites |
Rem/RM Completed (6 sites) Rem/RM Activities Underway/On-Going (4 sites) Rem/RM Plans Completed and Awaiting Implementation (1 site) Rem/RM Plans Under Development (3 sites) Assessment Completed: Requires no further action (2 sites) Assessment Completed: Requires remediation/RM (19 sites) Partially Assessed (38 sites) |
Public Works and Government Services Canada (includes Projects and Expert Support) |
Federal Accommodation & Holdings | FCSAP (projects) or FCSAP (expert services) |
$19,002,194 |
$5,196,225 | $3,951,461 | Projects Remediation and risk management at 16 projects (18 sites) Assessment of approximately 23 sites Expert Support Development of project management tools, dissemination of information on innovative technologies and technologies used at individual projects |
Projects Rem/RM Completed (8 sites) Rem/RM Activities Underway/On-Going (13 sites) Rem/RM Plans Under Development (1 site) Assessment Completed: Requires no further action (2 sites) Assessment Completed: Requires remediation/RM (16 sites) Partially Assessed (9 sites) Expert Support Developed project management tools Provided information on innovative technologies and technologies used at individual projects Participated in contaminated sites workshops |
Royal Canadian Mounted Police | Corporate Infrastructure |
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$12,334,580 | $5,429,100 | $3,273,168 | Remediation and risk management for 12 projects (13 sites) Assessment of approximately 371 sites |
Rem/RM Completed (2 sites) Rem/RM Activities Underway/On-Going (7 sites) Rem/RM Plans Under Development (4 sites) Assessment Completed: Requires no further action (327 sites) Assessment Completed: Requires remediation/RM (3 sites) Partially Assessed (67 sites) |
Transport Canada | Policies, Programs & Infrastructure in support of Sustainable Development | Environmental Programs | $69,023,004 | $12,519,948 | $9,306,411 | Remediation and risk management for 15 projects (18 sites) Assessment of 1 site |
Rem/RM Completed (7 site) Rem/RM Activities Underway/On-Going (9 sites) Rem/RM Plans Completed and Awaiting Implementation (1 site) Rem/RM Plans Under Development (2 sites) Assessment Completed: Requires no further action (1 site) Assessment Completed: Requires remediation/RM (4 sites) Partially Assessed (1 site) |
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat | Management Policy Development and Oversight | Assets and Acquired Services | $2,266,971 | $481,363 | $429,184 | Ensures consistency with Treasury Board policies on management of federal contaminated sites, reviews financial aspects of proposals, administers fund and advises Environment Canada on monitoring of government-wide progress | Provided advice on the management of federal contaminated sites to custodian departments and to the Environment Canada Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan Secretariat Maintenance of the Federal Contaminated Sites Inventory |
Unallocated program management resources | $1,000,000 ($500,000 in 2008-2009 and 2009-2010) | $0 | $0 | Not applicable | |||
Accommodation charges | $7,117,071 | $1,367,467 | $1,367,467 | ||||
TOTALS | $1,243,570,438 | $249,900,084 | $187,776,587 | ||||
Comments on variances: $45.9 M will be brought forward into 2008-09 or 2009-10, $13.3 M was lapsed, and $3.0 M was reallocated internally | |||||||
Results to be achieved by non-federal partners: |
* TB approved as of June 13, 2007
** Includes TB approved funding for 2007-08, amounts brought forward from previous years, and interdepartmental reallocations
*** Based on preliminary analysis of 2007-08 FCSAP annual reporting data. Note that custodians have flexibility with respect to activities undertaken and often the number of sites actually worked on will vary from what was planned due to unforeseen delays (weather, difficult access to remote locations, etc.) or changes in custodian priorities.
Horizontal Initiative: | Great Lakes Basin Ecosystem Initiative |
Lead Department: | Environment Canada |
Lead Department Program Activity: | COA Delivery |
Start Date: April 1, 2005 (GLAPIV resources) | End Date: March 31, 2010 (expiry of COA and GLAPIV resources) |
Total Funding Allocated : $40 million over five years (GLAPIV resources), plus Departmental A-Base | |
Description: The Great Lakes Basin Ecosystem Initiative is Environment Canada's mechanism for coordinating and delivering federal commitments to restore and maintain the chemical, physical and biological integrity of the Great Lakes Basin Ecosystem, as expressed in the Canada-United States Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. Environment Canada uses the Canada-Ontario Agreement Respecting the Great Lakes Basin Ecosystem (COA) to engage other federal departments and Ontario in delivering Canada's Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement commitments. Environment Canada's Great Lakes Basin Ecosystem Initiative (GLBEI) reflects Budget 2005 investments targeted at continuing the work under the Great Lakes Action Plan to improve the ecological integrity of the Great Lakes Basin ecosystem. A total of $40 million over five years was allocated in GLAPIV to continue the environmental restoration of key aquatic Great Lakes areas of concern. Federal departments also use A-Base resources to support their efforts towards achieving COA results. |
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Shared Outcomes: The Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement establishes broad, long-term objectives for Canada and the Unites States in restoring and protecting the Great Lakes. The Canada-Ontario Agreement Respecting the Great Lakes Basin Ecosystem (COA) provides a short-term plan for achieving Canada's Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement commitments. Through the COA, federal and provincial agencies are guided by a shared vision of a healthy, prosperous and sustainable Great Lakes Basin ecosystem for present and future generations. The COA also establishes a common purpose and shared goals, results and commitments in four priority areas: restoration of areas of concern; reduction of harmful pollutants; achievement of lake and basin sustainability; and coordination of monitoring, research and information. |
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Governance Structure : Eight federal departments are engaged in delivering GLBEI results under the COA: Environment Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Parks Canada, Transport Canada, Infrastructure Canada and Health Canada. The COA Management Committee is the senior federal-provincial management body responsible for priority setting, establishing strategies to ensure delivery of the COA, and developing common positions and joint action plans for representing Canadian interests and engaging in cooperative initiatives with the United States agencies and the International Joint Commission. Planning, prioritization and allocation of GLAPIV monies is managed through the federal Great Lakes Executive Committee, which involves the eight federal signatories to COA. The role of the Great Lakes Executive Committee is to approve strategic directions and priorities for GLAPIV work activities, and to coordinate federal positions, strategies and initiatives in support of binational activities and discussions. |
Federal Partners Involved in Each Program |
Federal Partner Program Activity
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Name of Programs of Federal Partner | Total Approved | Planned Spending for 2007-2008 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 (see below for variance notes) |
Expected Results for 2007-2008 (See Appendix at end of document for COA Results statements) |
Environment Canada | Sustainable use & management of natural capital and working landscapes | COA | $37.5 million GLAPIV plus Departmental A-Base. |
$7,216,000 (GLAPIV) |
$4,210,000 (GLAPIV) |
All COA results, except Ann. 2-3.2 |
Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Healthy & Productive Aquatic Ecosystems | COA | $2.5 million GLAPIV, plus Departmental A-Base |
$608,000 (GLAPIV) |
$571,500 (GLAPIV) plus $5,484,750 (A-Base) |
Ann. 1-2.4; Ann. 1-2.6; Ann. 3-1.2; Ann. 3-1.3; Ann. 3-1.4; Ann. 3-3.1; Ann. 3-3.2; Ann. 3-4.1; Ann. 3-4.2; Ann. 3-5.1; Ann. 4-1.1; Ann. 4-2.2. |
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Health of the Environment | COA | Departmental A-Base | Not Available | Not Available | Ann. 1-1.2; Ann.1-2.2; Ann. 2-2.3; Ann. 3-1.2; Ann. 3-1.4; Ann. 3-2.2; Ann. 4-1.1; Ann. 4-2.2 |
Natural Resources Canada |
Canada is a world leader on environmental responsibility in the development and use of natural resources Ecosystem risk management: Canada understands and mitigates risks to natural resource ecosystems and human health |
COA |
Departmental A-Base; and C-Base |
$1,599,857 (A and C-Base) |
$1,623,489 (A and C-Base)
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Ann. 1-2.3; Ann. 2-3.1; Ann. 3-1.4; Ann. 3-2.4; Ann. 3-5.1; Ann. 4-2.2 |
Parks Canada | Conserve heritage resources | COA | Departmental A-Base |
Not Available
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Not Available
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Ann. 3-1.1; Ann. 3-1.2; Ann. 3-1.3; Ann. 3-2.2; Ann. 3-3.2; Ann. 3-3.3; Ann. 4-1.1; Ann. 4-2.2. |
Transport Canada | Environmental Protection and Remediation; the Canadian Ballast Water Program | COA | Departmental A-Base |
$600,000 (A-Base) |
$600,000 (A-Base) |
Ann. 3-1.3; Ann. 3-2.1; Ann. 3-4.1; Ann. 3-4.2 |
Infrastructure Canada | Infrastructure funding programs | CSIF; MRIF; ICP and Building Canada Plan. | Funds approved under Building Canada Plan |
Not Available
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Not Available
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Ann. 1-2.1; Ann. 3-6.1 |
Health Canada | Healthy Environments & Consumer Safety | COA | Departmental A-Base |
Not Available
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Not Available
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Ann. 2-3.2 |
TOTAL GLAPIV
(plus Departmental funding) |
$7,824,000 (GLAPIV) (plus Departmental funding) |
$4,781,500 (GLAPIV) (plus Departmental funding) |
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Results Achieved in 2007-2008: In 2007-2008 progress toward a healthy and sustainable Great Lakes Basin ecosystem continued on many fronts
Specific Results by Department : Environment Canada Work continued to achieve progress in restoration of Great Lakes areas of concern. Environment Canada contributed $3.44 million towards 34 projects and initiatives including
Work continued to achieve a better understanding of the state and trends in the Great Lakes Basin ecosystem. Environment Canada worked with universities and other government agencies on many water and wildlife research projects, including:
Fisheries and Oceans Work continued to conduct science, enhance fish habitats and control the negative impacts of established invasive species. Projects included
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Work continued to improve beneficial agriculture management practices with involvement of the Great Lakes farming community in over 13 700 projects, including:
Natural Resources Canada Work continued towards the achievement of sustainable development of Canada's energy, forestry and mineral metals resources within the Great Lakes Basin. Projects included
Parks Canada Work continued to manage parks in the Great Lakes Basin and towards the achievement of a viable protected areas network. Projects included
Transport Canada Work continued to ensure compliance with the Canada Shipping Act regulations related to the ecosystem health of the Great Lakes. Transport Canada undertook a wide variety of inspection, monitoring and training programs, including such projects as
Infrastructure Canada Work continued towards providing funding to infrastructure projects in support of a cleaner environment by improved wastewater treatment for communities located along the Great Lakes. In 2007-2008, in addition to providing funding to already approved wastewater projects, federal funding was also announced for the following wastewater treatment projects in communities situated along the Great Lakes:
In November 2007, the $33 billion Building Canada infrastructure plan was announced. This funding will be provided over six years until 2014. Wastewater and water projects are key national priority categories of the $8.8-billion Building Canada Fund. Between February and June of 2008 the Government of Canada announced wastewater projects in the following communities along the Great Lakes as priorities for consideration of federal infrastructure funding under the Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF): Parry Sound, Bluewater, Port Rowan and Brockville.
Health Canada Work continued to facilitate research and the exchange of information within the Great Lakes Basin that can be integrated into health policy by all levels of government. Projects included:
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Comments on Variances : Dedicated Great Lakes funding (GLAPIV) is received only by Environment Canada and Fisheries and Oceans Canada, each also contributes Departmental A-Base toward achieving results under COA. All other partners to COA (federal and provincial) achieve COA results via departmental funding. Actual spending by Environment Canada of GLAPIV resources was less than expected in 2007-2008 due to changes in departmental resource allocations following a departmental restructuring exercise. As mentioned above, Environment Canada also spends A-Base funding to achieve COA results; however, exact figures are not available. For Natural Resources Canada actual spending exceeded planned spending by $23,632 because an additional $30,000 was spent by the CFS Forest Harvesting in Riparian Zones program to repair roads due to flood damage; while the O& M budget for ESS Enhancing Resilience to Climate Change Program was cut by $6,368. For Parks Canada, exact figures are not available for Total Funding Approved and Planned and Actual Spending for 2007-2008. Parks Canada contributions towards COA objectives are complementary to the Agency's mandated programs and activities and reported via annual Parks Canada Agency departmental performance reports. For Infrastructure Canada, exact figures are not available for Total Funding Approved, and Planned and Actual Spending for 2007-2008, although under the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund (CSIF), over $100 million has been provided to upgrade wastewater treatment in Sarnia, Brockville, Thunder Bay and Hamilton. Through the Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF) and the Infrastructure Canada Program (ICP), funding has also been provided in support of many water and wastewater projects in smaller communities along the shores of the Great Lakes. For Health Canada, exact figures are not available for Total Funding Approved and Planned and Actual Spending for 2007-2008. The projects shown to support work under the 2007-2010 COA are delivered through integrated work with other Health & Environment initiatives within the Department. |
Appendix - COA Results Statements
ANNEX 1 - AREAS OF CONCERN
Result 1.1 - Reduce microbial and other contaminants and excessive nutrients from industrial or municipal wastewater to achieve delisting targets in Nipigon Bay and St. Lawrence River (Cornwall) AOCs.
Result 1.2 - Reduce microbial and other contaminants and excessive nutrients from rural non-point sources to meet delisting criteria in the St. Lawrence River (Cornwall) AOC.
Result 1.3 - Contaminated sediment management strategies developed for the Wheatley Harbour AOC and implemented in the St. Lawrence River (Cornwall) AOC.
Result 1.4 - Plans in place and being implemented to rehabilitate fish and wildlife habitats and populations to meet delisting targets in the Wheatley Harbour and St. Lawrence River (Cornwall) AOCs.
Result 1.5 - Informed, effective collaboration amongst government, communities and individuals to prioritize and complete actions required for delisting and confirming environmental recovery in Nipigon Bay, Jackfish Bay, Wheatley Harbour and St. Lawrence River (Cornwall) AOCs.
Result 1.6 - Environmental monitoring and reporting to document improvements and track environmental recovery.
Result 2.1 - Reduce microbial and other contaminants and excessive nutrients from municipal sewage treatment plants, combined sewer overflows, urban stormwater and industrial wastewater towards delisting targets in St. Marys River, St. Clair River, Detroit River, Niagara River, Hamilton Harbour, Toronto and Region and Bay of Quinte AOCs.
Result 2.2 - Reduce microbial and other contaminants and excessive nutrients from rural non-point sources towards achieving a remedial action plan (RAP) delisting criteria in St. Clair River, Detroit River, Niagara River, Hamilton Harbour, and Toronto and Region AOCs.
Result 2.3 - Progress made in developing sediment management strategies to reduce ecological and human health risk from contaminated sediments in Thunder Bay, Peninsula Harbour, St. Marys River, St. Clair River, Detroit River, Niagara River, Hamilton Harbour, Port Hope and Bay of Quinte AOCs.
Result 2.4 - Long-term management plans being developed and priority actions for delisting being implemented for rehabilitation and protection of fish and wildlife habitats and populations in St. Marys River, St. Clair River, Detroit River, Niagara River, Hamilton Harbour, Toronto and Region and Bay of Quinte AOCs.
Result 2.5 - Informed, effective collaboration amongst government, communities and individuals to prioritize and complete actions required for delisting and confirming environmental recovery in AOCs.
Result 2.6 - Identify monitoring needs, undertake required studies and evaluate results to assess environmental recovery and support remediation strategies in AOCs.
ANNEX 2 - HARMFUL POLLUTANTS
Result 1.1 - Reduction n releases of Tier 1 substances beyond the 2005 achievements towards the goal of virtual elimination.
Result 2.1 - Reduction in releases of criteria air pollutants.
Result 2.2 - Coordinated activities to reduce releases from municipal wastewater.
Result 2.3 - Develop and initiate a program for the sound management of chemical substances in the Great Lakes Basin.
Result 3.1 - Improved understanding of the sources, fate and impacts of harmful pollutants in the Great Lakes Basin.
Result 3.2 - Human health risks from harmful pollutants are understood and addressed in the Great Lakes Basin
ANNEX 3 - LAKE AND BASIN SUSTAINABILITY
Result 1.1 - Increased awareness and appreciation of the Great Lakes and their contributions to social, economic and environmental well-being.
Result 1.2 - Increased stewardship actions that work towards a balance between human well-being and prosperity, and healthy aquatic ecosystems.
Result 1.3 - Sustainable use of land, water and other natural resources to provide benefits from the Great Lakes now and in the future.
Result 1.4 - Enhanced knowledge about beneficial and harmful impacts of human activities on Great Lakes aquatic ecosystems and resources
Result 2.1 - Reduce microbial and other contaminants and excessive nutrients from industrial and municipal wastewater, combined sewer overflows and urban stormwater sources consistent with actions specified in binational Lakewide Management Plans (LaMPs) and binational lake action plans.
Result 2.2 - Reduce microbial and other contaminants and excessive nutrients from rural sources by undertaking actions specified in the binational Lakewide Management Plans and binational lake action plans.
Result 2.3 - Identification of contaminated sediment and development of sediment management plans to reduce the release and impact of sediment-bound contaminants on the Great Lakes Basin ecosystem.
Result 2.4 - Enhanced knowledge about beneficial and harmful impacts of human activities on Great Lakes water quality.
Result 3.1 - Great Lakes aquatic ecosystems and habitats are protected, restored and sustained consistent with binational Great Lakes planning.
Result 3.2 - Progress on rehabilitation of Great Lakes native species to restore the health of aquatic ecosystems, consistent with binational Great Lakes planning.
Result 3.3 - Enhanced knowledge about beneficial and harmful impacts of human activities on Great Lakes aquatic ecosystems, habitats and species.
Result 4.1 - Implementation in the Great Lakes of the National Action Plan to Address the Threat of Aquatic Invasive Species.
Result 4.2: Enhanced knowledge about the harmful impacts of aquatic invasive species on Great Lakes aquatic ecosystems, food webs and species.
Result 5.1 - The impacts of climate change on the Great Lakes ecosystem composition, structure, and function, including biodiversity (organisms and their habitat), water quality and quantity, human health and safety (including access to clean drinking water), social well-being and economic prosperity are understood by governments and the Great Lakes community.
Result 6.1 - The potential risks to Great Lakes drinking water intakes are identified and assessed, and early action to address risks is undertaken.
Result 6.2 - Develop knowledge and understanding of water quality and quantity issues of concern to the Great Lakes as drinking water sources.
ANNEX 4 - COORDINATION OF MONITORING, RESEARCH AND INFORMATION
Result 1.1 - Responsive and comprehensive monitoring and research programs.
Result 2.1 - Improved reporting on environmental conditions, changes and progress.
Result 2.2 - Increased sharing of data and information among governments, organizations and Basin residents.
Horizontal Initiative: | Implementation of the Species at Risk Act |
Lead Department: | Environment Canada |
Lead Department Program Activity: | Biodiversity and Wildlife Programs |
Start Date: 2000 | End Date: Ongoing (Current approval of sun-setting resources portion ends in 2011-2012) |
Total Funding Allocated : (from 2000-2001 to 2011-2012) $863 million | |
Description: This horizontal initiative supports the development and implementation of the Accord for the Protection of Species at Risk and the Species at Risk Act (SARA) that came fully into force in June 2004. Environment Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Parks Canada are the departments and agency responsible for the protection of species at risk under federal jurisdiction. The three departments received funds from Treasury Board in 2000 for the "Implementation of the National Strategy for the Protection of Species at Risk and their Critical Habitat", in 2003 for the "Implementation of the Act respecting the protection of wildlife species at risk in Canada" and in 2007 for "Delivering results under the Species at Risk Act ". | |
Shared Outcomes:
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Governance Structure : Formal governance structure
Supporting and Advisory Structures
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Federal Partners Involved in Each Program | Federal Partner Program Activity | Name of Programs of Federal Partner | Total Approved | Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | Expected Results for 2007-2008 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
Environment Canada | Biodiversity and Wildlife Programs | Environment Canada Species at Risk Program | $535.8 million |
$59.9 million |
$ 47.8 million |
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Species at Risk Management | Fisheries and Oceans Canada Species at Risk Program | $216.2 million | $26 million | 17.6 million | ||
Parks Canada | Heritage Resources Conservation | Parks Canada Species at Risk Program | $111 million | $14.1 million | $11.6 million | ||
TOTAL | $863 million | $100 million |
$77 million |
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Comments on Variances: Environment Canada
Parks Canada
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Results to be achieved by non-federal partners:
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Contact information: Virginia Poter |
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For further information: http://www.sararegistry.gc.ca/default_e.cfm |
Horizontal Initiative:The Clean Air Agenda | Lead Department: Environment Canada |
Lead Department Program Activity: 3.3 - Risk to Canadians, their health and their environment from air pollutants and GHG emissions are reduced | Total Funding Allocated: $1.9 billion |
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2011 |
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The Government of Canada's Clean Air Agenda (CAA) represents a part of the Government's broader efforts to address the challenges of climate change and air pollution, with a view to building a clean and healthy environment for all Canadians. In April 2007, the Government announced the details of the regulatory component of the Clean Air Agenda in " Turning the Corner: An Action Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gases and Air Pollution." This plan set out the approach for reducing greenhouse gas and air pollution emissions from industry. It also described planned regulatory measures to reduce emissions from the transportation sector, actions on consumer and commercial products and actions to improve indoor air quality. Budgets 2006 and 2007 provided $1.9 billion 1 in funding over four years (2007/08 to 2010/11) for the Clean Air Agenda, which incorporates the development of both regulations and programming to achieve measurable reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. The Clean Air Agenda represents only a portion of the overall environment strategy of the government. The Government recognizes the need for a holistic approach to delivering measurable results for the benefit of all Canadians; therefore, to measure investments against results, a horizontal framework known as the Clean Air Agenda Horizontal Management, Accountability and Reporting Framework (CAA HMARF) was developed. The CAA HMARF consolidates forty-four (44) programs that span nine (9) participating departments and agencies into eight (8) themes, each of which is championed by a lead department. The eight (8) CAA HMARF themes and departmental leads are: Clean Air Regulations - Environment Canada; Clean Transportation - Transport Canada; Clean Energy - Natural Resources Canada; Adaptation - Environment Canada; Partnerships - Environment Canada; International Actions - Environment Canada; Management and Accountability - Environment Canada; and, Indoor Air Quality - Health Canada. Through the CAA HMARF governance structure, participating departments are jointly responsible for the management of the Clean Air Agenda. The governance structure encourages coordination, joint management and clear accountabilities. There are three distinct levels within the CAA HMARF governance structure:
--- 1 Funding increased from $1.7 B to $1.9 B due to inclusion of $200 M in additional funding for clean transportation initiatives |
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SHARED OUTCOMES The Government of Canada has committed to tangible improvements in Canada's environment and the health of Canadians by:
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Clean Air Agenda | |
Total Approved | $1,891,956,953 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $294,388,611 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $236,675,588 |
Percent of 2007-2008 funds spent: | 80.40% |
Preliminary Expected GHG Reductions 2010-2011 | |
The Government of Canada has established a national target of an absolute 20% reduction in GHGs relative to 2006 levels by 2020. The preliminary expected GHG reductions for the 2010/11 fiscal year for the Clean Air Agenda include 56.5Mt contributed by Clean Air Regulations, 11.0Mt contributed by Clean Energy, 9.6Mt contributed by Clean
Transportation, and less than 1Mt contributed by enabling themes: Indoor Air Quality, Adaptation, Partnerships, International Actions, and Management and Accountability. The estimated emissions reductions are based on estimates for the individual program measures. Given that the industrial regulations are a large portion of the overall estimated reductions, actual emission levels will depend on compliance options chosen by regulated firms. Reduction estimates from individual program measures have been taken on a case-by-case basis and summed up by theme. Due to interactions and synergies within and between programs and regulations the total emissions impact for a given theme may be less than the sum of the individual program measures. |
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Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
OUTCOMES This initial year of the Clean Air Agenda saw results attributed towards immediate and intermediate outcomes while developing the foundations towards future results. |
Central to the Clean Air Agenda is the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions through the development of clean technologies, the use of clean and renewable energy sources and clean transportation, improved energy efficiency within the industrial sector, and improved use of efficient and environmentally safe practices and products. A suite of initiatives has been designed to complement the regulatory aspects of the Clean Air Agenda that are under development. |
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In 2007-08 a new laboratory was constructed to support research and development to improve indoor air quality, in addition to initial stakeholder consultations held on indoor air issues. The completion of a new laboratory is an integral element of reducing indoor air pollutants and radon exposure. Through increasing dissemination of information regarding
indoor air quality along with a national radon strategy, Canadians will be in a better position to manage and mitigate indoor air quality risks. Gains were also made relating to the national radon management strategy including the adoption of new Canadian Radon Guidelines with a reduced action level of 200 Bq/m 3 over the previous value of 800 Bq/m 3 ; a radon public education and awareness strategy was developed and a public fact sheet was produced and distributed; a standard procedure was developed for radon testing; 1000 federal buildings were tested; and, measurements of radon in soil were made at 262 sites across Canada to assess areas with high levels. A national radon laboratory was established at the Radiation Protection Bureau in Ottawa. The Laboratory completed the development of two standard radon measurement procedures for residential homes and large buildings (including schools and hospitals). Consultations were conducted with stakeholders and industry on the draft list of substances that established a priority list of indoor air contaminants that will serve as the basis for the development of guidelines/regulations. Risk assessments and indoor air quality guidelines were developed for ozone and carbon monoxide. |
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Increased participation of industrial stakeholders regarding the implementation of energy efficiency measures and practices. For example, 156 new Canadian companies have registered their corporate commitment to improve energy efficiency and have become leaders in the Canadian Industry Program for Energy Conservation. In-depth consultations were held with
respect to energy labelling for buildings leading to the development of a new pilot labelling system for buildings. More than 110 solar thermal systems were installed in Canada's industrial-commercial-institutional sectors. In addition, 13 residential pilot projects were selected which are expected to result in the installation of 8,000 solar domestic water heaters by 2010. Once these solar water heaters are installed, it is estimated that annually through this use of clean energy technology over 8 kilotonnes of greenhouse gas emissions will be reduced. An amendment known as "amendment 10" (the Energy Efficiency Regulations) is under development which will account for approximately one-third of the Clean Air Regulatory Agenda's Energy Efficiency Regulations' contribution(- 7.29 petajoules and 0.5 megatonne greenhouse gas reduction from business in 2010, rising to 9.7 megatonnes in 2020). |
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In terms of pre-retrofit evaluations more than 102,000 Canadian homes were assessed with 12,000 grants being paid to offset the cost of making energy efficiency improvements. Further, 10% of grant recipients included the use of renewable technologies and products in their renovations projects and an additional 96 retrofit projects were funded in small and
medium organizations. Regulations are also under development to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from industrial sources. |
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Under the EcoAuto Rebate Program, over $71 million was distributed to purchasers of high efficiency and alternate fuel vehicles and a contribution agreement was signed with the Clean Air Foundation to deliver the Vehicle Scrappage Program. The EcoEnergy for Fleets program funded 6 projects aimed at installing best practices amongst fleet managers and drivers. Under the ecoFREIGHT program over $6 million was allocated to twenty-three freight technology projects. In 2007-2008, there were over 39 million instances of knowledge transfer to Canadians raising the awareness of how to augment energy efficiency for personal vehicle use. The knowledge transfer occurred through events such as driver training and receipt of information on best practices for drivers as a result of the EcoEnergy for Personal Vehicles Program. In addition, there were 39,000 Canadian transportation professionals informed or trained under the EcoEnergy Fleets Program; 66,000 mail applications processed, 60,000 calls received and 414,000 visits to the web site made under the ecoAuto Rebate Program; and 23,000 people informed about advanced technology vehicles at 22 events under the ecoTechnology for Vehicles Program. Regulations are also under development to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles. |
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Regulations have been developed to reduce volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in consumer and commercial products such as paints, varnishes, adhesives and vehicle repair cleaners. |
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In 2007-08, more than 60 partnerships and collaborative agreements were established with multi-stakeholders to promote clean energy activities. For example, a federal-provincial-industrial collaborative agreement is in place on an engineering design project for a proposed clean coal gasification power plant. In addition, two projects have been initiated as
part of federal-provincial collaboration on energy management standards and information systems. The above introduction of new measures that immediately address sources of emissions and the development and deployment of clean energy technologies support the transition to major emissions reduction that will be required by regulation over the longer term. There were also 10 projects established for 757 megawatts of new electricity capacity from renewable sources, producing 2.4 terawatt hours per year. |
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Tools and information were developed to help Canadians assess climate change risks and to take protective actions. For example, the Canada's Credit for Early Action Program and Canada's Offset System for Greenhouse Gases were published. The Air Quality Benefits Assessment Tool was further refined to estimate the human health benefits or impacts associated
with changes in Canada's ambient air quality. The Health Canada Indoor Air Quality website was updated to reflect new information and continued to be an important vehicle for the dissemination of health advice to the public. The design of the Clean Air Community Partnerships program was completed including the preparation of communications and program materials. A greenhouse gas calculator was created as an estimation tool that will assist those stakeholders and funding recipients within the Clean Air Community Partnerships program to calculate greenhouse gas reductions for individual Clean Air Community Partnerships program projects. These actions support opportunities to promote the Clean Air Agenda and its initiatives leading to more positive environmental actions. |
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Climate change is a global issue and Canada remains engaged within the international community. Canada made its assessed contributions, as well as voluntary contributions, to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Canada also participated in technology-related partnerships including the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership in order to promote and support the development and deployment of clean technologies. Canada obtained membership to the Asia-Pacific Partnership in October 2007. A governance structure to the APP has been operationalized. In this context, consultations were held with key domestic industrial sectors on the APP. Canada provided support to non-United Nation agencies with the goal of enhancing understanding and assessing options for the development of a future climate change agreement, and worked domestically to develop policy options on a range of climate change issues. Canada actively participated in the UN and non-UN negotiations and discussions concerning a post-2012 climate change agreement. We ensured that domestic interests and climate change policies were reflected during the formulation and presentation of Canadian negotiating positions. We also advocated our positions within multilateral processes such as the U.S.-led Major Economies Meeting process, the G8, and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. Canada participated in the Expert Group on Technology Transfer, established under the UNFCCC, to analyze and identify ways to facilitate and advance technology development and transfer activities. Canada participated in the Least Developed Countries Expert Group (LEG), established under the UNFCCC to advise least developed countries on the preparation of national adaptation programs of action (NAPAs). |
Long-Term Outcomes
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Clean Air Regulatory Agenda |
Clean Energy |
Clean Transportation |
Indoor Air Quality |
Adaptation |
International Actions |
Partnerships |
Management and Accountability |
Clean Air Regulatory Agenda (CARA) | Lead Department: Environment Canada |
Federal Partners: Transport Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Health Canada | |
Total Approved | $347,300,000 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $63,800,000 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $42,170,653 |
Percent of 2007-2008 funds spent: | 66.1% |
Preliminary Expected GHG Reductions 2010-2011 | Approximately 55 MT* |
*The Government of Canada has established a national target of an absolute 20% reduction in GHGs relative to 2006 levels by 2020. The main achievement of the 2007-2011 period is the development and implementation of the various components that will drive these reductions. The reductions will progressively begin to be realized to ramp up towards
2020 and to meet the above target. The preliminary estimate of expected GHG reductions from the Industrial Regulations is calculated from the projected levels (Business as usual) and is derived from lower emission-intensities for the 2010/11fiscal year . Actual emission levels will depend on compliance options chosen by regulated firms. |
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CARA is an integrated, nationally consistent approach to reduce emissions of both air pollutants and greenhouse gases, intended to protect the health and environment of Canadians, and to avoid falling further behind our trading partners. The regulations and targets to be pursued under CARA are designed to: a) substantially reduce air pollutant and GHG emissions (20% reduction from 2006 levels by 2020) and air pollutants (20 to 55% reduction from 2006 levels by as early as 2012 and no later than 2015) from major source sectors; b) provide industry with the long-term certainty and level playing field needed to make significant, synergistic and cost-efficient investments to reduce emissions; c) strengthen Canada ' s ability to engage effectively in international discussions, such as negotiating additional reductions in the transboundary flow of air pollutants from the US and influencing international GHG negotiations; and d) control emissions from products that release indoor pollutants. |
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Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
Immediate Outcomes Industrial sectors meet emission levels of air pollutants and GHGs to comply with new or amended regulations by required dates. Canada's motor vehicles and engines fleet becomes increasingly more fuel efficient and cleaner as a result of new vehicle fuel consumption regulation and new emission control standards applied to regulated modes of transportation and engines used and sold in Canada. Canadians have access to more environmentally safe and energy efficient products since products sold in Canada are designed and manufactured according to new energy efficiency and environmental regulations. Improvement of indoor air quality as new federal guidelines for levels of contaminants in indoor air and a national radon risk management strategy are widely deployed and publicized. Improved reporting for regulatees and compliance facilitated, as these processes are streamlined at the national level, with a single window reporting system and the establishment of flexible compliance mechanisms. |
Environment Canada and its federal partners built the foundation of the regulatory and policy infrastructure to achieve CARA objectives. Released Turning the Corner: An Action Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gases and Air Pollution and a Regulatory Framework for Air Emissions which establishes mandatory emission reduction targets for industrial and other emission and pollution sources. The regulatory framework for industrial greenhouse gas emissions was approved and is being implemented. Extensive consultations were conducted with industry, provinces, and key stakeholders to validate the air pollutant targets and improve the methodology for calculating the caps. A Notice was published requiring industry to report their 2006 emissions of greenhouse gases and air pollutants and other data for the purposes of informing the development of the proposed regulation. Using the existing transportation regulatory structure an MOU was negotiated and amendments to regulations and standards were drafted. The Motor Vehicle Fuel Consumption Standards Act was proclaimed in November 2007. Subsequently, consultations on the development of fuel consumption regulations were conducted with stakeholders during the winter of 2008 (ending in March 2008). An MOU to reduce air pollutants and GHG emissions from the rail sector was signed in April 2007. Subsequently, the first report on locomotive emissions monitoring was issued in December 2007. In May 2007, regulations were made under the former Canada Shipping Act to incorporate provisions of the Annex IV Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution of the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) International Convention for the prevention of air pollution from ships. Transport Canada also commenced redrafting the regulations to fit under the new Canada Shipping Act, 2001 , which came into force in July 2007. In addition, Transport Canada is participating at IMO regarding GHG emissions. Canada actively supported the ongoing development of international standards and recommended practices with the Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) concerning GHG and air pollutant emissions from aviation sources. The government also engaged in ICAO's Group on International Aviation and Climate Change (GIACC) to recommend an aggressive program of action on international aviation and climate change by fall 2009. Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) concentration limits for automotive refinishing products, architectural coating and certain products were developed and proposed; regulations will soon follow. Amendment 10 to the Energy Efficiency Regulations was pre-published March 29, 2008. This proposed amendment will account for approximately one-third of the CARA Energy Efficiency Regulations' contribution -7.29 petajoules and 0.5 Mt GHG reduction from business as usual in 2010, rising to 9.7 Mt in 2020. Following nomination of substances to a priority list of indoor air contaminants which will serve as a basis for guideline/regulation development, consultations were conducted with stakeholders and industry on the draft list. Completion of risk assessments and indoor air quality guideline development for ozone and carbon monoxide. A new Canadian Radon Guideline with a reduced action level of 200 Bq/m 3 over the previous value of 800 Bq/m 3 was adopted. Consultations on the need for a target of 100 Bq/m 3 for new home construction were also held with stakeholders and the public. A National Radon Laboratory was established at the Radiation Protection Bureau in Ottawa. The Laboratory completed the development of two standard radon measurement procedures for residential homes and large buildings (including schools and hospitals). Work to upgrade the One-Window to National Environmental Reporting System (OWNERS) to an improved platform has been initiated. Preliminary design of the Domestic Credit Tracking System was proposed. The Canada's Credit for Early Action Program and Canada's Offset System for Greenhouse Gases were published. |
Intermediate Outcomes Canada 's emissions have been reduced from 2006 levels while maintaining competitiveness of Canadian regulated sectors
Human health and environmental quality are improved
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Clean Energy | Lead Department: Natural Resources Canada |
Federal Partners: Indian and Northern Affairs Canada | |
Total Approved | $877,040,000 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $101,500,000 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $81,623,693 |
Percent of 2007-2008 funds spent: | 80.42% |
Preliminary Expected GHG Reductions 2010-2011 | 11.0 MT* |
*The Government of Canada has established a national target of an absolute 20% reduction in GHGs relative to 2006 levels by 2020. The above represents the preliminary expected GHG reductions for the Clean Energy theme. Reduction estimates from individual program measures have been taken on a case-by-case basis and summed up by theme. Due to interactions and synergies within and between programs and regulations the total emissions impact for a given theme may be less than the sum of the individual program measures. |
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Energy production and use is responsible for the majority of Canada's greenhouse gas and air pollution emissions. While mandatory national regulation is the centerpiece of the Government's Clean Air Agenda, there remains a need to address important energy-related sources of emissions and air pollutants that cannot be effectively addressed
through regulation. As part of the Clean Air Agenda, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) are delivering the ecoENERGY Initiatives - a set of measures to promote smarter energy use, increase clean energy supply, and support the development and deployment of clean energy technologies. The suite of Clean Energy initiatives has been designed to complement the regulatory aspects of the Clean Air Agenda by highlighting existing government work and introducing new measures that immediately address important sources of emissions and that will facilitate the transition to major emissions reductions that will be required by regulation over the longer term. As the lead department for the Clean Energy theme, NRCan is responsible for collecting, collating and reporting information on the progress of Clean Energy programming. |
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Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
Immediate Outcomes Partnerships and collaborative agreements with stakeholders to promote clean energy activities that result in lower emissions of GHGs and CACs. |
More than 60 partnerships and collaborative agreements have been established with a variety of stakeholders to promote clean energy activities. For instance, a federal-provincial-industrial collaborative agreement is in place on an engineering design project for a proposed clean coal gasification power plant. In addition, two projects have been initiated as part of a federal-provincial collaboration on energy management standards and information systems. |
Involvement by industry in developing and using energy efficiency products, services, and processes that result in lower emissions of GHGs and CACs. | In 2007/08, industrial stakeholders became increasingly involved in the implementation of energy efficiency measures and practices. In particular, 156 new Canadian companies have registered their corporate commitments to improve energy efficiency and have become leaders in the Canadian Industry Program for Energy Conservation (CIPEC). Further, in-depth industry consultations were also held in the development of a new pilot labelling system for buildings. |
Transfer and/or use of clean energy technologies and practices leading to lower emissions of GHGs and CACs. | More than 110 solar thermal systems were installed in Canada's Industrial/Commercial/Institutional sectors and 13 residential pilot projects were selected which are expected to result in the installation of 8000 solar domestic water heaters by 2010. Once installed, over 8 kilotonnes of GHG emissions will be displaced annually. Also, in 2007/08, 10 projects were established for 757 MW of new electricity capacity, from renewable sources, producing 2.4 terawatt-hours per year. With regards to energy efficiency, more than 102,000 Canadian homes had pre-retrofit evaluations and 12,000 grants were paid to offset the cost of making energy efficiency improvements. Further, 10% of grant recipients included renewable technologies and products in their renovation. An additional 96 retrofit projects were funded in small and medium organizations. |
Awareness and understanding among stakeholders of the potential for, and methods of, reducing GHGs and CACs through energy production and use. | The activities within the clean energy theme have raised awareness and understanding of clean energy programming through a number of measures targeted at Canadians, including the delivery of specific programming in Aboriginal and northern communities . An ecoENERGY website has been developed and maintained to provide program information and promotional materials/information products have also been produced. Several clean energy networks have been established to engage key stakeholders and to share information and best practices. Representatives from the clean energy theme have participated in a variety of conferences to raise awareness of energy efficiency, renewable energy and clean energy technologies. More than 225 workshops have been held across the country to provide training and information tools to industry and other target audiences. Further, a number of policy studies have been published and reported in peer-reviewed literature. |
Policy and monitoring that supports GHG and CAC reductions. | NRCan officials have provided policy documents and advice to the Minister of Natural Resources and other senior officials in support of policy development and decision making. Theme representatives worked closely with Environment Canada (the lead department) to finalize the Regulatory Framework for Industrial GHG Emissions and in the development/implementation of the Horizontal Management, Accountability and Reporting Framework for the Clean Air Agenda. In addition, science and policy experts participated in several national and international fora to discuss policy options for achieving Canada's medium and long-term climate change objectives. |
Intermediate Outcomes
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Clean Transportation | Lead Department: Transport Canada |
Federal Partners: Natural Resources Canada, Environment Canada | |
Total Approved | $461,716,953 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $98,799,611 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $92,606,718 |
Percent of 2007-2008 funds spent: | 93.73% |
Preliminary Expected GHG Reductions 2010-2011 | 9.6 MT* |
*The Government of Canada has established a national target of an absolute 20% reduction in GHGs relative to 2006 levels by 2020. The above represents the preliminary expected GHG reductions for the Clean Transportation theme. The estimated emissions reductions are based on the targets outlined in the final Regulatory Framework as well as estimates for the individual program measures. Given that the industrial regulations are a large portion of the overall estimated reductions, actual emission levels will depend on compliance options chosen by regulated firms. Reduction estimates from individual program measures have been taken on a case-by-case basis and summed up by theme. Due to interactions and synergies within and between programs and regulations the total emissions impact for a given theme may be less than the sum of the individual program measures. |
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The Clean Transportation Theme program measures will work towards: improved management of sustainable transportation infrastructure in communities; improved efficiency and reduced emissions of air pollutants and greenhouse gases (GHG) from the movement of goods; and improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions from the personal vehicle fleet. | |
Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
Immediate Outcomes
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In 2007-2008, the 12 programs under the Clean Transportation Theme were in their first year of operation. Program managers sought, in the first instance, to complete the design and start-up of the programs, including consulting with stakeholders, preparing documentation and staffing. Consequently, performance under the theme can best be assessed in terms
of immediate outputs, rather than outcomes. The main result areas were in terms of financial support, information and decision support, partnerships and networks and research studies. Financial support in the form of incentives was provided to vehicle purchasers under the ecoAuto Rebate Program, and to commercial freight operators under the Freight Technology Demonstration Fund and the Freight Technology Incentive Program. In 2007-2008, over $71 million was distributed to purchasers of high efficiency and alternate fuel vehicles under the ecoAuto Rebate Program. The first rounds of project selection were completed under the freight programs. A contribution agreement was completed with the Clean Air Foundation to deliver incentives to owners of old vehicles for the Vehicle Scrappage Program. The ecoEnergy for Personal Vehicles program and the ecoEnergy for Fleets program provide financial support for projects geared towards reducing emissions. The ecoENERGY for Personal Vehicles program funded five projects committed to promoting driving best practices through outreach. Similarly, the ecoEnergy for Fleets program funded 6 projects aimed at installing best practices amongst fleet managers and drivers. Even during a period of high fuel prices, it is important that consumers and businesses have access to good information about fuel saving technologies and practices, and training in the use of these technologies and practices. In 2007-2008, there were over 39 million instances of knowledge transfer to Canadians raising the awareness of how to augment energy efficiency for personal vehicle use. The knowledge transfer occurred through events such as driver training and receipt of information on best practices for drivers as a result of the ecoEnergy for Personal Vehicles Program. In addition, there were 39,000 Canadian transportation professionals informed or trained under the EcoEnergy Fleets Program; 66,000 mail applications processed, 60,000 calls received and 414,000 visits to the web site made under the ecoAuto Rebate Program; and 23,000 people informed about advanced technology vehicles at 22 events under the ecoTechnology for Vehicles Program. Through partnerships and networks, Clean Transportation Programs seek to leverage the federal government's resources and to build public support and impetus for existing programs. Under the ecoMobility Program, which works primarily with municipal governments and transit authorities, an implementation plan was developed to support Transportation Demand Management (TDM) project implementation and a request for TDM proposals was launched. A national network of TDM practitioners is being developed. The ecoTechnology for Vehicles Program involves close cooperation with the automotive industry to identify barriers to the introduction of low-emission vehicles. Under the ecoFreight Partnerships Program, a rail industry conference was organized to inform participants of emission-reduction opportunities, and two conferences sponsored to increase awareness and promote best-in-class carriers and shippers. Under the Marine Shore Power Program, the advice of the marine and port authorities was sought to design the first round of project selection, to be held in August, 2008. The Analytical and Policy Support Program held two stakeholder workshops on active transportation. Under the ecoEnergy for Personal Vehicles Program, five organizations have made formal commitments to engage in emission-reducing activities. Under the ecoEnergy for Fleets Program, three partnerships were signed with municipalities. These programs are ensuring that Canadians are fully engaged in the task of reducing transportation emissions. The completion of research studies is essential to inform government, industry and consumer choices on matters ranging from program design to the availability and cost-effectiveness of emission-reduction technologies. In 2007-2008, the National Harmonization for Trucking Initiative completed six studies to review the implications of a national speed limiter mandate for heavy trucks. The Analytical and Policy Support Program completed studies on the emission reduction potential and related costs of active transportation, shipping initiatives, transportation emissions trading, fuel efficiency technologies in the heavy-duty truck sector, transportation GHG emissions estimate by mode. The ecoEnergy for Personal Vehicles Program completed research studies on driver awareness of fuel efficiency choices, EnerGuide label compliance and AutoSmart driver training. The ecoEnergy for Fleets Program completed four research papers on how to reduce emissions from class 8 (heavy duty) trucking. The launching of these programs in 2007-2008 has laid the foundation for more tangible results, both in terms of outputs and outcomes, in 2008-2009. |
Intermediate Outcomes
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Indoor Air Quality | Lead Department: Health Canada |
Federal Partners: National Research Council of Canada | |
Total Approved | $23,000,000 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $5,500,000 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $4,606,147 |
Percent of 2007-2008 funds spent: | 83.75% |
Preliminary Expected GHG Reductions 2010-2011 | Less than 1Mt* |
*The Government of Canada has established a national target of an absolute 20% reduction in GHGs relative to 2006 levels by 2020. The above represents the preliminary expected GHG reductions for the Indoor Air Quality theme. The estimated emissions reductions are based on the targets outlined in the final Regulatory Framework as well as estimates for the individual program measures. Given that the industrial regulations are a large portion of the overall estimated reductions, actual emission levels will depend on compliance options chosen by regulated firms. Reduction estimates from individual program measures have been taken on a case-by-case basis and summed up by theme. Due to interactions and synergies within and between programs and regulations the total emissions impact for a given theme may be less than the sum of the individual program measures. |
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Health Canada and National Research Council of Canada are responsible for implementation of the Indoor Air theme as an integral element of the government's broader Clean Air Agenda (CAA). This CAA theme consists of two elements; the Indoor Air R&D initiative (National Research Council Canada) and the Radon Program (Health Canada). Together these initiatives will contribute to theme results by supporting the research, development and dissemination of knowledge of indoor air quality risks and ways by which these risks can be managed. By generating and sharing knowledge about indoor air pollutants and how they can be managed, the Indoor Air theme elements will support informed decision-making by governments, industry and consumers on cost-effective means to reduce harmful exposures and, in so doing, reduce health risks. While the findings from these two research-based initiatives can provide useful input to potential regulatory initiatives under the Clean Air Agenda, their utility extends well beyond that, most notably by helping to identify and target non-regulatory measures that address indoor air concerns. | |
Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
Immediate Outcomes Improved awareness by public, property managers, and governments of health risks and causes of reduced indoor air quality and strategies to improve it.
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National Research Council of Canada Equipment purchased and commissioned for field work and assessment of selected IAQ solutions. Shell and building services for new Indoor Air Research Laboratory completed. Field protocols for the field study in Quebec City - in collaboration with INSPQuebec - completed and approved by ethics board and reviewers. Three consultation meetings held with stakeholders towards the creation of the National Indoor Air Quality Committee. Review of technological solutions for IAQ completed. Communication strategy developed to form and engage advisory and technical committee for the development of improved IAQ solutions. Health Canada Completed ground-based analysis of soil gas radon concentrations at 262 sites (in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and southern Ontario). Locations around Sarnia in southern Ontario showed higher than average soil gas radon concentrations, suggesting they are potentially radon-rich. Developed a fall/winter 2008 radon marketing/communications strategy focusing on homeowners, commercial building owners, the building industry and public health practitioners. Fourteen radon stakeholder workshops held across Canada as part of strategy to encourage stakeholder involvement in radon testing and remediation. Developed and distributed a radon fact sheet via stakeholders and industry partners. Developed a standard procedure for radon testing in large buildings, starting with federal buildings. Prepared information package on the objectives of the project, the process for testing, and the means by which data and results will be shared. Tested about 1000 buildings across Canada in 2007/08, representing 5% of the stock estimated to be in high-risk areas. |
Intermediate Outcomes Reduced health risks from poor indoor air quality. Development and effective application of regulations, guidelines and recommendations related to indoor air quality.
Adverse effects of poor indoor air on the health of Canadians are reduced. |
Adaptation | Lead Department: Environment Canada |
Federal Partners: Health Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada | |
Total Approved | $115,900,000 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $7,339,000 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $5,718,905 |
Percent of 2007-2008 funds spent: | 77.93% |
Preliminary Expected GHG Reductions 2010-2011 | |
The Government of Canada has established a national target of an absolute 20% reduction in GHGs relative to 2006 levels by 2020. While this Theme will not likely achieve direct emission reduction, it does play an important complementary role through helping Canadians adapt to the effects of climate change, building partnerships for program delivery or knowledge transfer and placing Canada within the important international environmental community. | |
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The six Adaptation programs will begin to help all Canadians build their capacity to adapt, by developing knowledge, information, tools and/or collaborative arrangements that they need to take action to successfully reduce their risks. These initiatives differ from many of the programs within the Clean Air Agenda as they do not contribute to
reductions of greenhouse gases, but rather support the critical complementary activity of adaptation to climate change impacts. About half of the total funding will build capacity to respond to diverse risks across the country and remain relevant to many economic sectors and regions. The other half will be targeted to address three urgent risks: (i) the North , where impacts of a changing climate are already very visible, vulnerability of communities and infrastructure is high, and the federal government has unique constitutional and land claims obligations toward Aboriginal people and northerners; (ii) human health , which faces particular risks through changing climate conditions and extremes, and the spread of infectious diseases; and (iii) infrastructure , in which governments and firms will invest hundreds of billions of dollars over the next decade, which must be designed to endure climate conditions that will differ from those of the past. |
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Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
The Air Quality Health Index and Air Quality Forecasting Program of the Adaptation theme received TB approval in 2007/08, while other programs were not approved until early April 2008 - some results were reported in 2007/08 (see below) Immediate Outcome
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A number of Programs within the Theme, funded early in fiscal year 2008-2009, were not able to report on results. Some Departments, however, did undertake activities during this period, accounting for the level of spending reported:
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Results to be achieved by non-federal partners : For the PHAC element communities will identify infectious disease vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies that will provide models for replication for communities across the country. Involved universities will develop research and expertise on waterborne and vectorborne disease in relation to climate change effects. |
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Intermediate Outcomes
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International Actions | Lead Department: Environment Canada |
Federal Partners: Natural Resources Canada, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Industry Canada | |
Total Approved | $50,000,000 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $13,200,000 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $7,762,978 |
Percent of 2007-2008 funds spent: | 58.81% |
Preliminary Expected GHG Reductions 2010-2011 | |
The Government of Canada has established a national target of an absolute 20% reduction in GHGs relative to 2006 levels by 2020. While this Theme will not likely achieve direct emission reductions, it does act as an enabler for those themes which have committed to reduction targets. | |
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This theme aims to advance Canada's international action, improve Canadian air quality and reduce global greenhouse gas emissions. Funding in the amount of $50M is required to implement the following:
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Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
Immediate Outcomes Canada satisfies its international treaty obligations related to the accounting of national greenhouse gas emissions and funding for multilateral bodies. Canadian leaders and senior officials are well-prepared to advance Canada's strategic interests related to climate change and air pollution in multilateral and bilateral fora. Canada 's domestic and international climate change and air pollution policies & negotiating positions are aligned and reflective of its national circumstances. Canada 's profile as a provider of climate-friendly technologies is enhanced. |
International financial and other obligations Canada established its national registry. Canada 's international funding obligations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) for 2007-2008 were met. Canada also made voluntary contributions to the UNFCCC. Canada also provided support to non-UN agencies with the goal of enhancing understanding and assessing options for the development of a future climate change agreement. Canada participated in technology-related partnerships outside of the UN, including the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership in order to promote and support the development of clean technologies needed to reduce GHG emissions and address climate change. International Participation and Negotiations All relevant departments worked closely to develop policy options and develop and present positions on a range of climate change issues. Policy documents and advice to Ministers, Deputy Ministers and other senior officials in support of policy development and decision-making were provided by all relevant departments. In this context, relevancy of and consistency with domestic initiatives to address climate change (e.g., ecoENERGY, Turning the Corner) were referenced in briefing materials prepared for international climate change meetings. Canada actively participated in the UN and non-UN negotiations and discussions leading to the establishment of a post-2012 climate change agreement. These discussions occurred at the G8, the Major Economies Meeting process, APEC, the Commonwealth, other UN events. Canada 's network of Embassies and other Missions abroad was also used to advocate Canadian positions on climate change issues, and gather insight into positions of other Parties. Canada also participated in the Expert Group on Technology Transfer, established under the UNFCCC to analyze and identify ways to facilitate and advance technology development and transfer activities. Canada participated in the Least Developed Countries Expert Group (LEG), established under the UNFCCC to advise least developed countries on the preparation of national adaptation programs of action (NAPAs). Canada 's international participation contributed to ensuring that the future agreement on climate change will be consistent with our domestic approach on climate change and will promote Canadian environmental and economic interests. Asia-Pacific Partnership Canada obtained membership to the Asia-Pacific Partnership in October 2007. A governance structure to operationalize Canada's participation in the APP has been operationalized. Canada is participating in the work of all but one of the APP Task Forces, and is facilitating the involvement of the Canadian private sector in the work of the APP. In this context, consultations with key domestic industrial sectors were held. Relevant departments provided advice and input to the APP Secretariat and inter-departmental working group in developing Canada's governance structure and operational guidelines. Input and advice on potential project selection criteria were also provided. Particulate Matter Annex Negotiations of a PM Annex were launched and two inter-sessional working groups to prepare the second round of negotiations were established. |
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Partnerships | Lead Department: Environment Canada |
Total Approved | $12,000,000 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $3,000,000 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $1,000,600 |
Percent of 2007-2008 funds spent: | 33.53% |
Preliminary Expected GHG Reductions 2010-2011 | |
The Government of Canada has established a national target of an absolute 20% reduction in GHGs relative to 2006 levels by 2020. While this Theme will not likely achieve direct emission reductions, it does act as an enabler for those themes which have committed to reduction targets. | |
Description | |
This program was established by the federal government in support of Turning the Corner: A Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gases and Air Pollution . The main objective is to improve capacity of communities and individuals to take action on clear air and climate change by
stimulate the trial of new actions and purchases, which may have lasting benefits and result in significant reductions over the longer-term, which will lead Canadians to take positive environmental actions at home, school and workplace. Its goal is to ensure that all funded projects have measurable results and can be replicated by other groups or organizations. Projects funded through CACP are designed to engage Canadians to take positive environmental action in the following areas: Home and outdoor energy efficiency - Encourage energy and water efficiency, waste reduction and the replacement or purchase of more energy-efficient products or technologies, including energy-efficient home appliances, lighting, lawn mowers and the purchase of energy from renewable sources; School-based sustainability - Improve the energy efficiency of school operations and facility management by engaging custodians, principals, teachers, students and parents. The program includes an educational component to engage teachers and students in learning about energy efficiency, water efficiency and waste reduction; and Greening the workplace - Inspire employees to adopt environmentally friendly behaviours at work and to encourage business owners and managers to implement measures to reduce energy consumption and associated emissions in their daily operations. |
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Completed the design and start-up of the Clean Air Community Partnerships program. Consulted with stakeholders, prepared documentation and staffing. The main result areas achieved were in terms of implementation:
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Management and Accountability | Lead Department: Environment Canada |
Total Approved | $5,000,000 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $1,250,000 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $1,185,894 |
Percent of 2007-2008 funds spent: | 94.87% |
Preliminary Expected GHG Reductions 2010-2011 | |
The Government of Canada has established a national target of an absolute 20% reduction in GHGs relative to 2006 levels by 2020. The Management and Accountability Theme coordinates and supports the implementation of the Clean Air Agenda Framework, acting as an enabler for those themes which have committed to reduction targets. | |
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The Management and Accountability Theme sets the path for the Clean Air Agenda, Horizontal Management, Accountability and Reporting Framework (CAA-HMARF) which facilitates management and reporting of financial and non-financial performance information at the program level within 8 themes on a consolidated basis (at the theme and agenda levels) across participating departments and agencies. This them ensures that ongoing monitoring and assessment of progress in achieving objectives and expected outcomes against finanical investments is made; and facilitates the setting of priorities and reallocating of resources, as appropriate ensuring engagement of the governance structure within the CAA-HMARF. | |
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Final CAA-Horizontal Management Accountability and Reporting Framework completed and submitted to Treasury Board for approval. Key governance documents completed and approved:
Key management/reporting documents completed and approved:
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Program Information by Theme
Clean Air Regulatory Agenda (CARA) | Environment Canada | ||||||||
CARA Program 1 : Industrial Sector Regulatory Actions | Program Activity: 3.3 - Risk to Canadians, their health and their environment from air pollutants and GHG emissions are reduced | ||||||||
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2011 | ||||||||
Total Funding Allocated | $60,500,000 | ||||||||
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $11,950,000 | ||||||||
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 |
$5,404,154
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Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 | ||||||||
Regulatory Framework Development of a regulatory framework for emissions of air pollutants and GHG emissions from all key industrial sectors and in partnership with all responsible jurisdictions, through an integrated, multi-pollutant approach. Legal Analysis Regulations are consistent with the authorities in the enabling legislation Flexible Compliance Mechanisms Providing firms with a variety of options to comply with the regulations there by reducing the economic impact of the regulations. Air Emissions Targets Development of targets that are consistent with leading environmental standards and are at least as rigorous as those in the US; Reporting System A rigorous system to ensure that the targets are met, while minimizing the burden on reporting industries and avoiding duplication, where possible, and allowing for transparency of information. |
Regulatory Framework Released in April 2007, Turning the Corner: An Action Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gases and Air Pollution and a Regulatory Framework for Air Emissions which establishes mandatory emission reduction targets for industrial and other emission and pollution sources. Publication on March 10, 2008 of 1. Turning the Corner: Regulatory Framework for Industrial Greenhouse Gas Emissions, which sets out the final regulatory framework for industrial greenhouse gas emissions. Translation of the regulatory framework for industrial greenhouse gas emissions into draft regulations is underway with the intent to publish the proposed regulations by December 2008 for public comment Legal Analysis Legal review to ensure regulatory framework is consistent with the authorities under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 . Flexible Compliance Mechanisms: Publication on March 10, 2008 of: 2. Turning the Corner: Canada's Credit for Early Action Program , which set out the eligibility requirements and process for allocating early action credits. 3. Turning the Corner: Canada's Offset System for Greenhouse Gases which provided an overview of the design of Canada's offset system. Air Emissions Targets Officials consulted with industry, provinces/territories, and key stakeholders to validate the target levels and conducted further internal analysis to improve the methodology used to derive the air pollutant caps. Cabinet decided in May 2008 to take more time to finalize the air pollutant framework. Reporting System A Notice was published December 8, 2007 requiring industry to report their 2006 emissions of greenhouse gases and air pollutants and other data for the purposes of informing the development of the proposed regulation. Infrastructure for the emissions reporting database and domestic credit tracking systems are under development. |
Clean Air Regulatory Agenda (CARA) | Environment Canada | ||||||||
CARA Program 2a: Transportation Sector Regulatory Actions | Program Activity: 3.3 - Risk to Canadians, their health and their environment from air pollutants and GHG emissions are reduced | ||||||||
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2011 | ||||||||
Total Funding Allocated | $24,200,000 | ||||||||
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $4,350,000 | ||||||||
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 |
$1,105,004
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Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 | ||||||||
Proposed Air Emission Reductions (On and Off Road) Reduced emissions of air pollutants (NOx, VOC and particulate matter) from vehicles and engines. Emission reductions achieved vary by individual regulations and depend on many factors such as the emission rates of existing products, the stringency of the regulated levels and the attrition rate of particular types of vehicles and engines. |
Developed a joint Canada-US workplan to enhance regulatory cooperation with the US EPA under the Canada-US Air Quality Agreement to reduce the cross-border flow of pollution. Negotiated a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Railway Association of Canada (RAC), that is consistent with U.S. EPA air pollution standards and that ensures that the rail industry continues to improve its greenhouse gas emission performance during the period 2006-2010. |
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Marine spark-ignition engine and off-road Recreational Vehicles Total emissions from the in-use fleet of outboard engines, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, off-road motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles will be progressively reduced as cleaner new products replace older, higher emitting vehicles and engines. It is estimated that cleaner marine engines and off-road recreational vehicles will result in a 46% reduction of combined HC+NOx emissions in 2020, compared to having no regulations. Similarly, CO emissions are expected to be reduced by 30%. |
Progress has been made on the development of final regulations for the Marine Spark-Ignition Engine and Off-Road Recreational Vehicle Emission Regulations . Consultations with stakeholders pursuant to Part 1 of the Canada Gazette are completed and final publication in Part 2 of the Canada Gazette in scheduled for Fall 08 | ||||||||
Off-Road Diesel Engines Amendments to the Off-Road Compression-Ignition Engine Emission Regulations to ensure alignment with more stringent US EPA "Tier 4" emission standards to be phased-in beginning with the 2008 model year will reduce allowable emission levels from individual engines by between 50-95 percent for PM and between 37-85 percent for HC and NOx, depending on the engine power category. By 2020, it is estimated that the introduction of cleaner Tier 4 off-road diesel engines used in off-road applications such as construction, agriculture, mining and forestry equipment will reduce smog forming emissions from the in-use fleet of off-road diesel engines by 54 percent for PM, 39% for NOx, 21% for VOCs and 54% for CO. |
The off-road testing and emissions verification capabilities to the regulations have been initiated. Off-road diesel engines have been purchased for this purpose. Draft amendments of the Off-Road Compression-Ignition Engine Emission Regulations are completed and initiation of consultations with stakeholders as started. Pre-publication (Gazette 1) is scheduled for Fall 2008. |
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Large Off-Road Spark-Ignition Engines New smog-forming emission standards will be introduced for large spark-ignition engines such as those found in forklifts and ice resurfacers. Preliminary estimates suggest that, by the year 2020, the introduction of cleaner large spark-ignition engines will reduce air pollutant emissions from the in-use fleet of these engines by 17% for NOx, 22% for VOCs and 36% for CO. |
Draft text for amendment to the Off-Road Small Spark-Ignition Engine Emission Regulations to include large off-road engines is completed. Pre-publication (Gazette 1) is scheduled for Mid 2009. | ||||||||
On-Board Diagnostics Systems for On-Road Heavy-Duty Engines New regulated requirements for on-board diagnostics (OBD) systems on on-road heavy-duty engines of the 2010 and later model years to align with emerging US requirements. OBD systems monitor emission-related components and detect deterioration or malfunctions and communicate them to the driver and the repair technician, ensuring that the expected air quality benefits from improved emission control technologies will be fully realized throughout the life of new vehicles. The new requirements will ensure that the emission reductions anticipated from 2010 and later heavy-duty engines will be achieved under in-use conditions. |
Draft amendments to the On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations for the introduction of on-board diagnostic systems for on-road heavy-duty engines are completed and initiation of consultations with stakeholders has started. Pre-publication (Gazette 1) is scheduled for Fall 2008. | ||||||||
Proposed Air Emission Reductions (Ships) Initial work will determine the potential for emission reductions, to be followed by efforts to establish international standards. The expected outcome is reduced emissions of air pollutants (SO2, NOx and particulate matter) from marine ships. As regulatory development is on-going, the extent of the reductions that will be achieved have not yet been quantified; however, significant reductions in SO2, NOx and PM emissions are expected to result through the introduction of more stringent international emission standards for engines and marine fuels. |
New more stringent international standards have been drafted and are expected to be approved in October 2008 |
Clean Air Regulatory Agenda (CARA) | Transport Canada | ||||||||
CARA Program 2b: Transportation Sector Regulatory Actions | Program Activity: 3.1 - Policies and programs in support of sustainable development | ||||||||
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2011 | ||||||||
Total Funding Allocated | $22,500,000 | ||||||||
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $6,000,000 | ||||||||
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 |
$1,523,491
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Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 | ||||||||
Proposed Air Emission Reductions ( Rail) The expected outcome is reduced emissions of both air pollutants (NOx) and GHG from railway locomotives. Specific targets will be developed through the regulatory process. |
Transport Canada intends to develop and implement new regulations coming into effect in 2011 under the Railway Safety Act, 2001 to reduce air emissions from the rail industry in Canada. In March 2008, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its latest air pollutant emissions standards for rail and marine. These will be taken into
consideration in developing Canada's regulatory framework for these sectors. The Memorandum of Understanding to reduce CAC and GHG emissions from railway locomotives operated by Canadian railway companies in Canada was signed by Transport Canada, Environment Canada and the Railway Association of Canada (RAC) in April of 2007. Transport Canada supported publication of the first annual Report on Locomotive Emissions Monitoring, completed by RAC on December 2007. Furthermore, Transport Canada began organization of the 2008 Rail Conference, which was held in May 2008. This two-day event was unanimously recognized by the industry, government officials, academia and non-governmental environmental groups as a forum to share and discuss latest technologies, best operational practices and policies to reduce emissions from railways operations. |
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Proposed Air Emission Reductions (Ships) Initial work will determine the potential for emission reductions, to be followed by efforts to establish international standards. The expected outcome is reduced emissions of air pollutants (SO2, NOx and particulate matter) from marine ships. As regulatory development is on-going, the extent of the reductions that will be achieved have not yet been quantified; however, significant reductions in SO2, NOx and PM emissions are expected to result through the introduction of more stringent international emission standards for engines and marine fuels. |
In the marine sector, the Government is adopting current international standards established by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for controlling emissions of air pollutants from ships. In May 2007, Transport Canada made regulations under the former Canada Shipping Act to incorporate provisions of the Annex VI Regulations for the
Prevention of Air Pollution of the IMO's International Convention for the prevention of air pollution from ships (MARPOL). In 2007-2008, Transport Canada commenced redrafting of the regulations to fit under the new Canada Shipping Act 2001 , which came into force in July 2007. Canada is also working with the IMO on a framework to reduce GHGs from
global shipping activity. In 2007-2008, Transport Canada continued work with Environment Canada and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on a sulphur emissions control area (SECA) feasibility study examining whether North American waters should be designated as such areas. |
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Proposed Air Emission Reductions (Motor Vehicle) A measurable reduction in the fuel consumption, in litres/100 km, of the new light duty vehicle fleet in Canada, beginning in 2011. Specific reduction targets will be established by 2008. The program will reduce GHG emissions as more fuel efficient vehicles are introduced into the Canadian fleet each year. Regulations aimed at improving vehicle fuel consumption have the potential to reduce air pollution at the tailpipe as well. |
The government has committed to regulating fuel-efficiency for new passenger cars and light trucks that will be sold in Canada beginning with model year 2011 vehicles . The government announced in October 2006, under a Notice of Intent to Regulate, that it would regulate fuel efficiency under the Motor Vehicle Fuel Consumption Standards Act . The Government of Canada signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the United States on April 26, 2007 to share information on fuel efficiency. In November 2007, the Governor in Council proclaimed the Motor Vehicle Fuel Consumption Standards Act. An issue brief was published in January 2008. Informal consultations were conducted throughout 2007 and formal consultations were conducted between January 17, 2008 and March 15, 2008 |
Clean Air Regulatory Agenda (CARA) | Natural Resources Canada | ||||||||
CARA Program 2c: Transportation Sector Regulatory Actions | Program Activity: 1.3 - Energy | ||||||||
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2011 | ||||||||
Total Funding Allocated | $3,200,000 | ||||||||
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $1,300,000 | ||||||||
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 |
$447,336
Lapsed funding in Transportation Sector Regulatory Actions amounted to $852,664, of which $528,783 was cash managed internally. As a result, the $528,783 will be made available to Transportation Sector Regulatory Actions in 2008-09 |
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Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 | ||||||||
A measurable reduction in the fuel consumption, in litres/100 km, of the new light duty vehicle fleet in Canada, beginning in 2011. Specific reduction targets will be established by 2008. The program will reduce GHG emissions as more fuel efficient vehicles are introduced into the Canadian fleet each year. Regulations aimed at improving vehicle fuel consumption have the potential to reduce air pollution at the tailpipe as well. |
Timely delivery of analysis and support to regulatory development process to establish fuel consumption reduction targets by 2008, including:
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Clean Air Regulatory Agenda (CARA) | Environment Canada | ||||||||
CARA Program 3a: Consumer and Commercial Products Regulatory Actions | Program Activity: 3.3 - Risk to Canadians, their health and their environment from air pollutants and GHG emissions are reduced | ||||||||
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2011 | ||||||||
Total Funding Allocated | $12,000,000 | ||||||||
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $2,502,000 | ||||||||
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 |
$1,053,888
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Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 | ||||||||
The expected outcome is reduced emissions of air pollutants from consumer and commercial products. Specific targets are being developed as part of the regulatory process. Pollutants of particular concern include VOCs as well as emissions from residential wood combustion. | Development of the proposed Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Concentration Limits for Certain Products Regulations, to be made pursuant to subsection 93(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999), to protect the environment and health of Canadians by setting concentration limits for VOCs in 98 categories of certain products. Three VOC regulations relating to regulating the concentration limits for 1) automotive refinishing products, 2) architectural coating, and 3) miscellaneous products, were proposed and their development initiated. Initiated verification testing of the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) B415.1-00 standard for indoor wood furnaces and boilers and development of a new edition of the CSA B415.1 (planned for completion in 2010) Ongoing participation in American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard development |
Clean Air Regulatory Agenda (CARA) | Natural Resources Canada | ||||||||
CARA Program 3b: Consumer and Commercial Products Regulatory Actions | Program Activity: 1.3 - Energy | ||||||||
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2011 | ||||||||
Total Funding Allocated | $32,000,000 | ||||||||
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $7,000,000 | ||||||||
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 |
$6,763,321
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Energy Efficiency Labelling Program Estimated annual, aggregate impacts in 2010-2011 are: energy savings of between 13.37 and 14.85 petajoules/yr, which presently convert to annual emission reductions of between 1.4 to 1.6 megatonnes / yr for GHGs and, for air pollutants, the most significant are: 725-1002 tonnes of NOx, 837-3446 tonnes of SO2, 204-1155 tonnes of PM10. |
Amendment 10 to the Energy Efficiency Regulations was pre-published March 29, 2008. This proposed amendment will account for approximately one-third of the CARA Energy Efficiency Regulations' contribution -7.29 petajoules and 0.5 Mt GHG reduction from business as usual in 2010, rising to 9.7 Mt in 2020. No estimates for the reduction of other emissions are provided for the proposed amendment due to uncertainties in calculation for the limited number of products. The 2020 results will be significantly higher than the 2.58 Mt originally estimated due to the inclusion of the performance standard for light bulbs which is expected to start to generate savings in 2012. |
Clean Air Regulatory Agenda (CARA) | Health Canada | ||||||||
CARA Program 4 : Indoor Air Quality Management Actions | Program Activity: 3.1 - Healthy Environments and Consumer safety | ||||||||
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2011 | ||||||||
Total Funding Allocated | $17,500,000 | ||||||||
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $3,522,000 | ||||||||
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 |
$3,430,486
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Indoor Air Health Canada supports and improves risk management actions to address indoor air quality risks to health, including radon, through the development of indoor air guidelines, awareness and prevention programs, and source product regulations to reduce exposure to indoor contaminants. To implement regulations, guidelines and other measures to reduce indoor air pollution, yielding health benefits for Canadians. Over four years, to address the most important indoor contaminants in the Canadian residential indoor environment by reviewing and consulting on 20 contaminants or groups of contaminants, with follow up information gathering on up to 10 priorities, and developing guidelines and, as required, source product regulations to reduce exposure to these contaminants. To disseminate relevant health information and advice to Canadians in support of implementation of indoor air quality regulations or other pollution reduction measures. |
In 2007-2008, Health Canada collaborated with provinces and territories to nominate substances to a priority list of indoor air contaminants which will serve as a basis for guideline/regulation development. Consultations with stakeholders and industry on the draft list have been completed, with finalization of the list of pollutants to occur in
08-09. Health Canada completed risk assessments and indoor air quality guideline development for ozone and carbon monoxide. The Department continued to investigate the health impacts of exposure to particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide , which will inform work on the development of indoor air quality guidelines for these substances. Health Canada also completed an indoor air quality exposure study in Regina to understand sources and concentrations of air toxics in homes. With respect to information sharing, the Department continued to engage the federal/provincial/territorial working-group on issues related to indoor air quality. The Health Canada Indoor Air Quality website was updated to reflect new information, and continued to be an important vehicle for the dissemination of health advice to the public. Public Opinion Research was also conducted with public health officials who use Health Canada's guidelines to determine their preferences regarding these tools, in order to improve the Department's ability to effectively disseminate health information regarding indoor air quality. |
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Proposed Radon Exposure Reductions Radon occurs naturally. The goal is to reduce exposure by reducing infiltration and accumulation into buildings. Activities carried out under this initiative are complementary to those being carried out under the separate Indoor Air Program in order to implement a full radon exposure reduction strategy for residential buildings. Over four years, to establish a radon exposure guideline and to develop knowledge on susceptible populations and testing protocols. This will be accomplished through: upgrade of facilities to establish a national laboratory to evaluate testing equipment; the development of standards for testing; and research on the health impacts of radon on particular sub-sections of the population. To disseminate relevant health information and advice to Canadians in support of implementation and a national radon strategy centred on new health-based radon exposure guidelines. In future years, to introduce new testing techniques including certification programs for testers, and to identify problem areas across the country through a national database. |
A new Canadian Radon Guideline with a reduced action level of 200 Bq/m 3 over the previous value of 800 Bq/m 3 was adopted. Consultations on the need for a target of 100 Bq/m 3 for new home construction were also held with stakeholders and the public. In FY 2007-2008, a National Radon Laboratory was established at the Radiation Protection Bureau in Ottawa. The Laboratory was equipped with a full array of radon detectors and detection systems, as well as a radon calibration chamber to perform in-house calibration of radon detection equipment. The Laboratory completed the development of two standard radon measurement procedures for residential homes and large buildings (including schools and hospitals). Health Canada worked towards establishing a certification program for service providers of radon testing, and met with two United States-based organizations to explore options for expansion of a Canadian component into their existing certification programs. The Department also negotiated with the Standards Council of Canada to audit the organizations and accredit them as certification bodies for radon testing service providers in Canada. This certification program will help ensure that the providers of radon testing services in Canada are properly qualified to perform this work. The Department completed a research project to measure soil gas radon concentrations in southern Ontario in order to determine the potential for high indoor radon levels in homes in this heavily-populated area of Canada. Health Canada completed the development of a database for radon measurement data. All data from national radon testing projects as well as data shared with Health Canada by partner provinces will be included in this database and form the basis for mapping areas of high radon potential in Canada. |
Clean Air Regulatory Agenda (CARA) | Environment Canada | ||||||||
CARA Program 5a: Science in Support of Regulatory Activities and Accountability | Program Activity: 3.3 - Risk to Canadians, their health and their environment from air pollutants and GHG emissions are reduced | ||||||||
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2011 | ||||||||
Total Funding Allocated | $40,100,000 | ||||||||
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $3,584,000 | ||||||||
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 |
$3,755,159
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Science in Support of Regulatory Activities and Accountability To identify and address critical environmental and health-related knowledge gaps in order to provide adequate information to carry out responsibilities under the Clean Air Regulatory Agenda. To apply research findings to the development of proposed regulations and other air pollution reduction measures associated with the Notice of Intent issued in conjunction with the Clean Air Regulatory Agenda. Monitoring To provide measurements, data, and models that describe the impact of air pollution sources to inform scientific assessments and the development and implementation of regulations. To measure and report on air quality progress, improvements in ambient air quality, and health and environmental benefits and economic valuation achieved, resulting from actions taken under the Clean Air Regulatory Agenda, and to inform the choice and development of future regulations and other pollution reduction measures. Modelling To develop, modify, and apply air quality modelling techniques to input into the development and implementation of the Clean Air Regulatory Agenda. Assessments To provide science-based information and advice to accurately inform Canadians and decision-makers: to determine if emission reductions result in improved ambient air quality, and ecosystem and human health benefits; to assist in determining whether additional measures may be required; and to provide scientific assessments and advice to develop air quality objectives. |
Implemented field study in SW Ontario and prepared a database on emissions from a large urban area and from specific industrial sectors in the region to lead to improved knowledge of exposure to particulate matter, ozone and their precursors. Sampling in northern Saskatchewan to estimate the chemical and biological sensitivity of lakes potentially affected by oil sands development. Investigation into the sources and effects of mercury (e.g. on birds) initiated. National Air Pollution Surveillance network was operated in cooperation with all provinces and territories (296 sites). Speciation of Particulate Matter was determined at 16 sites. Annual Data Summary report for 2005 and 2006 was published. Contribution to an improved understanding and characterization of the changing atmospheric composition due to emissions from energy production/consumption, industrial activities, transportation and natural sources, in the context of transboundary contributions. A further understanding of the atmospheric dry deposition process, particularly for the nitrogen species, via the publication of 3 peer-reviewed scientific papers and an improvement of methodology for the continuous measurement of smog precursors. Chemical and biological data were collected to enhance assessments of the acidification and recovery of sensitive lakes in eastern Canada. Improvements were made to the parameterizations of the chemical reactions of the organic components, to the treatment of dust transport and the cloud processing of aerosols. The model was evaluated with field data and, with some of the improvements included, was used to provide the science support for the development of regulations under CARA. Over 60 different applications of air quality model provided guidance in support of the development of the Regulatory Framework for Air Pollutant Document. Adapted AQ model to meet shorter turnaround schedules. Improved capacity to link AQ model with human health and ecosystem effects models. Contributed to the 2008 Smog Science Assessment through the provision of air quality data, analyses, products and scientific input. |
Clean Air Regulatory Agenda (CARA) | Health Canada | ||||||||
CARA Program 5b: Science in Support of Regulatory Activities and Accountability | Program Activity: 3.1 - Healthy Environments and Consumer safety | ||||||||
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2011 | ||||||||
Total Funding Allocated | $71,300,000 | ||||||||
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $8,478,000 | ||||||||
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 |
$7,692,600
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Health Canada supports and improves risk management actions to address outdoor air quality risks to health, and works to identify and address critical environmental and health-related knowledge gaps in order to provide information to carry out responsibilities under CARA. To provide measurements, data, and models that describe the impact of air pollution sources to inform scientific assessments and to input into the development and implementation of the CARA. To measure and report on air quality progress, improvements in ambient air quality, and health and environmental benefits and economic valuation achieved, resulting from actions taken under the CARA, and to inform the choice and development of future regulations and other pollution reduction measures. To provide science-based information and advice to accurately inform Canadians and decision-makers: to determine if emission reductions result in improved ambient air quality, and ecosystem and human health benefits; to assist in determining whether additional measures may be required; and to provide scientific assessments and advice to develop air quality objectives. |
Health Canada continued research on the development of the Air Health Indicator, and explored additional data requirements for several pollutants to ensure the Indicator is robust and reveals real trends in the relation between pollutants and health endpoints. Currently the indicator focuses on using mortality data but the use of additional endpoints such
as hospital admissions and emergency room visits is also being examined. Health Canada continued to refine the Air Quality Benefits Assessment Tool (AQBAT), which is designed to estimate the human health benefits or impacts associated with changes in Canada's ambient air quality. Using AQBAT, Health Canada performed the initial health economic analysis and provided estimates of the benefits (physical and monetary) of proposed CARA regulations for air pollutants to inform the Regulatory Framework for Air Emissions. Health Canada continued work on the draft particulate matter and ozone assessments (precursors to smog), which will serve as a basis for setting National Air Quality Objectives in support of CARA. Information derived from the human health risk/benefit assessment associated with the use of leaded gasoline in competition vehicles was published in the Canada Gazette I on December 22, 2007. The Department also finalized a risk assessment for inhalable manganese. |
Clean Air Regulatory Agenda (CARA) | Environment Canada | ||||||||
CARA Program 6 : Emissions Reporting | Program Activity: 3.3 - Risk to Canadians, their health and their environment from air pollutants and GHG emissions are reduced | ||||||||
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2011 | ||||||||
Total Funding Allocated | $39,000,000 | ||||||||
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $8,825,000 | ||||||||
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 |
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The emissions reporting program will ensure:
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Canada continued to meet its national system international reporting obligations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and Kyoto Protocol by producing a UN compliant national inventory of GHGs. thus gaining eligibility to participate in the Kyoto mechanisms.. Canada also met its international obligations on reporting of air pollutants to the UNECE. In addition to the publication and collection of GHG and air pollutant emissions from CEPA section 46 Notices for both the GHG Reporting program and the air pollutant components of the NPRI, an additional S71 Notice was published December 8, 2007 requiring facilities that would be covered by the proposed regulations to report their 2006 emissions of greenhouse gases and air pollutants and other data. A multi-year project was initiated in 2007-2008 to work towards a single, harmonized system for mandatory reporting of all air pollutant and GHG emissions to Environment Canada programs as well as to other jurisdictions, and an interim reporting system to support the S71 Notice was successfully implemented. |
Clean Air Regulatory Agenda (CARA) | Environment Canada | ||||||||
CARA Program 7 : Emissions Trading | Program Activity: 3.3 - Risk to Canadians, their health and their environment from air pollutants and GHG emissions are reduced | ||||||||
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2011 | ||||||||
Total Funding Allocated | $10,000,000 | ||||||||
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $2,533,000 | ||||||||
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 |
$1,599,257
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Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 | ||||||||
To establish a greenhouse gas and air pollutant (NOx and SO2) domestic emissions trading systems as well as a domestic greenhouse gas offset system and consideration will be given to establishing a parallel offset system for air pollutants. To provide a foundation should Canada decide to begin negotiations with the U.S. to join their NOx and SOx trading systems. To encourage emissions reduction technology development and deployment through market driven financial incentives provided by emissions trading systems. |
Consultations with provinces/territories, industry, environmental groups, First Nations and other interested stakeholders on the design of the emission trading system for greenhouse gases, including the Offset System for Greenhouse Gases, the Credit for Early Action Program, and bankability/tradability of the credits. Policy recommendations accepted by Cabinet on the design of the emission trading system for greenhouse gases, including Canada's Offset System for Greenhouse Gases, Canada's Credit for Early Action Program, and the types of credits to be accepted for domestic compliance from the UN's Clean Development Mechanism. Advice to Legal Services on drafting the emission trading component of the proposed Greenhouse Gas Regulations. Preliminary design of the Domestic Credit Tracking System was started (to be completed in 2008-09). Publication of Canada 's Credit for Early Action Program and Canada 's Offset System for Greenhouse Gases on March 10, 2008. Canada-US modelling of emission trading of air pollutants in the electricity sector using the Integrated Planning Model was completed. |
Clean Air Regulatory Agenda (CARA) | Environment Canada | ||||||||
CARA Program 8 : Enforcement Advice and Reporting on Progress | Program Activity: 3.3 - Risk to Canadians, their health and their environment from air pollutants and GHG emissions are reduced | ||||||||
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2011 | ||||||||
Total Funding Allocated | $7,000,000 | ||||||||
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $1,756,000 | ||||||||
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 |
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Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 | ||||||||
To produce an annual "State of the Air Report", that will inform Canadians on the current status, trends, and factors influencing the quality of air in Canada. To establish a benchmark against which to monitor national progress and policy effectiveness. To ensure the "enforceability" of proposed regulations in the drafting stages, as well as preparing for enforcement of the eventual regulations through activities such as the training of enforcement officers. |
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Clean Air Regulatory Agenda (CARA) | Environment Canada | ||||||||
CARA Program 9 : Policy Development, Analysis and Coordination | Program Activity: 4.1 - Integrated policy advice, communication and information strategies enable effective decision making | ||||||||
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2011 | ||||||||
Total Funding Allocated | $8,000,000 | ||||||||
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $2,000,000 | ||||||||
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 |
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To maintain policy capacity to support decision making within the federal government, by providing sound policy analysis and advice on further elaboration of the clean air/climate change component of the environmental agenda. |
Economic modeling analysis of key elements of the Industrial Regulatory Framework. The analysis examined impacts of the industrial regulatory on key parameters such as emission reductions, energy prices and economic growth by sector. Publication on March 10, 2008 of key reports:
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Clean Energy | Natural Resources Canada |
Clean Energy Program 1: ecoENERGY for Buildings and Houses | Program Activity: 1.3 Energy |
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2011 |
Total Funding Allocated | $61,000,000 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $13,800,000 Planned Spending post approvals in 2008-09 ARLU and 2007-2008 Supplementary Estimates (Transfer of $649,515 to National Research Council). |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $10,468,518 |
Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
Increased energy efficiency of buildings; 25% efficiency improvement of housing. Development and Implementation of a labelling system for new and existing buildings. Labelling of 160,000 existing and 30,000 new houses and 400 buildings. Energy savings of 17.1 to 19.0 Petajoules. Annual emission reductions of between 1.3 and 1.4 Mt /yr. of greenhouse gases , 0.8 and 1.1 kilotonnes/yr. of SO2, 3.0 to 4.1 kilotonnes/yr. of CO, and other Criteria Air Contaminants. NRC: The final outcome of the project (March 2011) will be the development of the Model National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings. |
Completed industry consultation on the pilot labelling system. Developed pilot label for buildings, with labelling to occur in 2008-09. Six provinces have announced changes to building codes to achieve an energy efficiency rating of 80 on NRCan's EnerGuide Rating System. NRCan issued 102,834 labels for existing houses and 6,661 for new houses. NRCan transferred funds to NRC to hire two technical advisors for the update process for the Model National Energy Code for Buildings and to establish and fund 5 working level committees and a management committee, the Standing Committee on Energy Efficiency in Buildings. The Standing Committee was established and held its first meeting and the working level groups were created. Staffing began on the hiring of the two technical advisors. Estimated 0.2 MT of GHG savings. |
Clean Energy | Natural Resources Canada |
Clean Energy Program 2: ecoENERGY Retrofit | Program Activity: 1.3 Energy |
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2011 |
Total Funding Allocated | $220,000,000 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $35,350,000 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $31,208,000 |
Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
Existing Building Initiative (EBI) Extension It is expected that the extension will result in up to 300 new retrofit projects and energy audits, which will result in reductions in 0.2 Mt of GHGs. |
230 implementation proposals were submitted for building retrofit projects. 86 contribution agreements were signed as of July 2008. Estimated 0.07MT GHG savings from signed contribution agreements. Estimated 0.07 MT of GHG savings. |
ecoENERGY Retrofit Initiative - Homes Reduced energy consumption and lower GHG and CAC emissions. Reductions of up to 30% in energy use and up 4 tonnes of GHG emissions/year/house. Anticipated energy savings of 6.08 to 6.75 PJ/yr in 2011. Reductions of fossil fuels use and electricity generated using fossil fuels that presently convert to annual emissions reductions of between 0.4 and 0.5 Mt/yr of greenhouse gas emissions, 296 to 368 tonnes/yr of NOx, 171 to 625 tonnes/yr of SO2, 0.8 to 1.1 kilotonnes/yr of CO, and the following criteria air contaminants: PM10, 163-611 kt/yr; PM2.5, 149-459kt/yr; VOC 141-221kt/yr. Increased adoption of energy efficient and renewable energy technologies, systems & products. Increased awareness of the potential for, and methods of, reducing energy use and emissions in housing. Improved air quality as a result of lower energy consumption and consequent reduction in emissions. |
102,834 homes had a pre-retrofit energy evaluation and 12,000 grants were paid. The average grant was valued at $1064 with average energy savings of 48.4 Gj per house per year. 10% of grant recipients have included renewable technologies and products in their renovation. 293,630 inquiries were made about energy efficiency and 244,836 publication requests received. Estimated 0.04 MT of GHG savings. |
ecoENERGY Retrofit Initiative - Small and Medium Organizations Intermediate Outcome Increased activity in small and medium organizations buildings and industry sectors related to energy saving projects. Final Outcome Energy savings that result in reduction of GHG emissions and CACs. |
96 retrofit projects were funded in small and medium organizations representing fewer than 500 employees or less than 10,000 square metres (buildings). Estimated 0.03 MT of GHG savings. |
Clean Energy | Natural Resources Canada |
Clean Energy Program 3: ecoENERGY for Industry | Program Activity: 1.3 Energy |
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2011 |
Total Funding Allocated | $18,000,000 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $4,100,000 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $3,388,000 |
Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
Intermediate Outcomes Industry implements energy efficiency projects and practices. Final Outcome Energy savings that result in reduction of GHG emissions and CACs. |
156 new companies have registered their corporate commitments to improve energy efficiency and have become CIPEC leaders. 1,200 industrial participants attended Dollars to $ense training workshops - adding to the approximately 14,000 trained since 1997. Three benchmarking studies were completed or are underway along with six in-depth assessments to find energy savings opportunities. Two projects were initiated as part of a federal-provincial collaboration on energy management standards and information systems. Estimated 0.3 MT of GHG savings. |
Clean Energy | Natural Resources Canada |
Clean Energy Program 4: ecoENERGY for Renewable Power | Program Activity: 1.3 Energy |
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2011 |
Total Funding Allocated | $276,000,000 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $21,650,000 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $17,503,000 |
Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
Outcomes Annual production of 14.3 terawatt-hours of electricity or about 4000 MW of capacity depending on the mix of energy sources, by 2011, which presently convert to annual emission reductions of between 6 and 6.7 Mt for greenhouse gases and, for criteria air contaminants (CACs), the most significant are 2 to 3 kilotonnes of NOx, 3 to 12 kilotonnes of SO2, 0.6 to 4 kilotonnes of PM10, and other CACs. Greater experience in Canada with more low-impact renewable power generation by utilities, independent power producers and other stakeholders. |
12 Contribution Agreements signed for 948 MW of new electricity expected to produce 3 terawatt-hours per year (TWh/yr), out of which 10 are in operation for a total of 757 MW and expected production of 2.4 TWh/yr. 165 Notices of Project Applications were registered as of March 31, 2008. The 10 projects currently in operation will displace an average of 1.12 MT of GHGs per year. |
Clean Energy | Natural Resources Canada |
Clean Energy Program 5: ecoENERGY for Renewable Heat | Program Activity: 1.3 Energy |
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2011 |
Total Funding Allocated | $36,000,000 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $8,000,000 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $5,187,000 |
Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
Outcomes The deployment of up to 700 solar thermal technology units in ICI (Industrial, Commercial and Institutional) sectors. Up to 8 residential sector pilot projects collaborations (each deploying many solar thermal units) are expected to be financially supported. Energy savings of 0.35 petajoules, which converts to annual emission reductions of about 20 kilotonnes of GHG, 9.8 kilotonnes of NOx, and 19 to 32 tonnes of SO2. Industry capacity development is expected to result in the development of two standards for renewable thermal technologies, certification of up to 8 solar water systems to standards, two annual industry surveys, development and distribution of at least three new technology publications for public information, development of two renewable energy occupational standards. |
111 solar thermal systems installed in Industrial/Commercial/Institutional sectors (91 solar air systems, 20 solar water systems). These installed systems are expected to result in energy savings of 41820 GJ/year and 2.673 kilotonnes of GHGs reduced per year. 13 residential pilot projects were selected in 2007-2008 and are expected to result in the installation of 8000 solar domestic water heaters by 2010. Contribution agreements for the selected pilot projects will be signed in 2008-09. Development of Standards underway. Agreements signed with 4 companies for the certification of solar water systems. |
Clean Energy | Natural Resources Canada |
Clean Energy Program 6: ecoENERGY for Technology Initiative | Program Activity: 1.3 Energy |
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2011 |
Total Funding Allocated | $226,440,000 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $8,710,000 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $5,194,000 |
Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
Outcomes An improved suite of clean energy technologies and improved regulations to ensure their uptake. Increased involvement and collaboration of the research community and key stakeholders. Increased awareness and understanding of technologies and processes associated with reducing air emissions. Increased capability to develop new and improved energy systems and technologies that contribute to clean air objectives; and a consolidated program. The new technologies will be expected to lead to significantly reduced emissions of particulates, gaseous pollutants, toxic substances and greenhouse gases from the production and use of energy. The new knowledge/technology will enable the development of regulations, codes and standards. |
Collaborative agreement on front-end engineering design project for a proposed clean coal gasification power plant (federal-provincial-industrial sector). http://www.nrcan-rncan.gc.ca/media/newcom/2007/2007104-eng.php Co-sponsor of international conference on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (pHEVS) to raise awareness of this emerging technology. Extensive preparation for the $140M Call for Proposals (announced April 4, 2008) in two areas : 1) technology development to reduce the environmental impact of oil sands; and, 2) carbon capture and storage technologies to reduce GHG emissions from oil sands and coal-fired electricity plants. Selected projects resulting from the call process are anticipated to begin in early 2009. |
Clean Energy | Natural Resources Canada |
Clean Energy Program 7: Policy, Communications, Monitoring and Reporting | Program Activity: 1.3 Energy, 1.4 Sustainable Forest |
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2011 |
Total Funding Allocated | $24,600,000 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $6,140,000 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $5,263,950 |
Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
Policy Outcomes Climate change and clean air policies are well-analyzed and their implications understood such that policy options can be presented to senior officials and ministers for decision. Effective coordination of, and participation in, interdepartmental processes ensuring effective government management, preparation of materials for Cabinet and the implementation of Cabinet decisions. Future emissions trends are understood enabling informed discussion of emission reduction objectives. |
Policy Provided policy documents and advice to the Minister, Deputy Minister and other senior officials in support of policy and program development and decision making. Analyzed relevant policies being proposed/ implemented in other jurisdictions (i.e. provinces, territories, other countries). Conducted policy analysis related to CCS technology, including direct support for the Canada-Alberta ecoENERGY Carbon Capture and Storage Task Force to better understand the key challenges and opportunities associated with the wide-scale deployment of carbon capture and storage technologies in Canada. Worked closely with Environment Canada to finalize the Regulatory Framework for Industrial GHG emissions, consulting with stakeholders including the natural resource industries affected by the new regulations. Contributed to the development and implementation of the Horizontal Management, Accountability and Reporting Framework to ensure the effective and efficient inter-departmental management and coordination of the climate change/clean air programming. Collaborated with EC (lead department) and other government departments on the completion of a Treasury Board Submission outlining the finalized HMARF (i.e. governance structure, strategies for performance measurement, financial management, reporting and audit and evaluation). Worked closely with EC on the Government's modelling activities as part of the Turning the Corner Plan to understand emission trends, and analyze impacts of greenhouse gas and air pollutant mitigation polices. Collaborated with EC (lead department) and other departments to prepare Clean Air Regulatory Agenda's sectoral economic assessments. Updated NRCan's MAPLE-C forecasting model. Extended the model's parameters to estimate emissions levels up to the year 2030. Enhanced its capabilities to project emissions of Criteria Air Contaminants (CACs) for the electricity sector. Enhanced its oil and gas, industrial, emissions, residential and commercial sub-modules to reflect new market developments and realities. |
Strategic Communications Outcomes Targeted audiences understand the government's Clean Energy Agenda and its role in the overall Environmental Agenda. Provision of high-quality communications advice and consistent messaging supports the implementation and uptake of the policies and programs of the government's Clean Energy Agenda. Development of a government-wide communications strategy and messaging ensures a consistent approach for communicating government actions on clean energy and the environment. Outputs Provision of strategic communications advice and support to the government's environmental agenda. Effective and consistent messaging in horizontal communications. Proactive and integrating communications planning. |
Strategic Communications 78 announcements were made in support of clean energy programs Developed and maintained the ecoENERGY website Speeches and news releases were developed for ecoENERGY announcements Produced a variety of ecoENERGY information products including information kits, brochures, CCS Task Force report, videos (i.e. CCS) and other promotional materials Responded to 141 media inquiries regarding the ecoENERGY initiatives |
Forest Policy & Monitoring Outcomes Forest monitoring and reporting leads to an understanding of the impacts of climate change and other human stresses on Canada's forests. Provision of improved information covering the entire forest area becomes available, enabling policy development and improved forest management practices and business planning to reduce forest loss. Outputs Analysis of policy options, design, and evaluation of emission reduction and adaptation options. Implementation and maintenance of a flexible forest inventory and related monitoring systems through partnerships with the provinces and territories. Contributions to international climate change negotiation workshops, to universities for modeling work, and for data acquisition shared with provinces/territories, using the existing departmental class contribution authority. Reporting on forests, land-use changes and air emissions. |
Forest Policy & Monitoring Annual forest-related GHG emission and removal estimates produced and provided to Environment Canada for inclusion in Canada's National Greenhouse Gas Inventory for the period 1990 to 2006. Information sharing agreements in place with all provinces/territories (with the exception of non-forest Nunavut). Two published high-level science-policy notes, two forest management accounting option reports, one forest products carbon modelling report. A scientific paper was published describing analysis behind Canada's 2007 decision to not include forest management in its Kyoto accounting. Four studies reported in peer-reviewed literature and two studies in press. Two studies under review (scientific foundation of the CBM-CFS3 tool, improvement to modeling spruce budworm carbon impacts) and three studies underway (interannual variability in forest GHG balances, climate impacts on forest productivity, comparison of results from multiple models for two forest sites). CFS science and policy experts participated in numerous presentations/discussion in Canada (e.g. to senior federal, provincial, territorial and industry officials) and internationally on options. A Senior CFS Scientist was a Lead Author of the IPCC Fourth Assessment Report on forest mitigation options. |
Clean Energy | Indian and Northern Affairs Canada |
Clean Energy Program 8: ecoENERGY for Aboriginal and Northern Communities | Program Activity: 2.4 Health Northern Communities |
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2011 |
Total Funding Allocated | $15,000,000 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $3,750,000 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $3,411,225 |
Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
Immediate Outcomes Northern and Aboriginal communities are engaged and participating in the ecoENERGY Program. Improved northern and Aboriginal technical and management skills for clean energy. Successfully implemented renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. Intermediate Outcomes Northern and Aboriginal communities are equipped with knowledge and tools to increase energy efficiency of community infrastructure. Decrease in emissions of GHG and CAC in northern and Aboriginal communities. Increased energy efficiency and use of renewable energy in northern and Aboriginal communities. More reliable infrastructure in northern and Aboriginal communities. Energy cost savings in northern and Aboriginal communities. Final Outcomes Reduced greenhouse gas emissions and criteria air contaminants in northern and Aboriginal communities. Sustainable and healthy northern and Aboriginal communities. |
Website communicating program to staff and external stakeholders in place and maintained. 23 program inquiries received. Regional and external contacts identified and engaged as part of 'clean energy network.' 3 clean energy conferences attended by program staff. Over 200 stakeholders made aware of opportunities available through the program. RFP for Standing Offer Agreement issued for technical feasibility and project management advice for implementation in 2008/09. 20 Aboriginal and northern community projects reviewed and advice provided. 14 renewable energy projects funded, $1,922,449/$3,411,225 = 56% of program funding on renewable energy projects, and 81% of Grants and Contributions. 1 energy efficiency project funded, $100,000/$3,411,225 = 3% of program funding on energy efficiency projects and 4% of Grants and Contributions. 8 community energy plans funded $126,700/$3,411,225 = 4% of program funding on community energy plans and 5% of Grants and Contributions. |
Clean Transportation Theme Programs
Clean Transportation | Transport Canada |
Clean Transportation Program 1: ecoMobility Program | Program Activity: 3.1 Policies and Programs in support of sustainable development |
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2011 |
Total Funding Allocated | $9,337,992 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $810,899 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $379,365 |
Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
Short-term results include
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Clean Transportation | Transport Canada |
Clean Transportation Program 2: ecoTechnology for Vehicles Program | Program Activity: 3.1 Policies and Programs in support of sustainable development |
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2011 |
Total Funding Allocated | $14,028,900 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $2,869,726 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $1,560,704 |
Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
Immediate Outcomes
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In 2007-2008, the eTV program
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Clean Transportation | Transport Canada |
Clean Transportation Program 3: National Harmonization Initiative for the Trucking Industry | Program Activity: 3.1 Policies and Programs in support of sustainable development |
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2011 |
Total Funding Allocated | $5,412,565 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $755,246 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $319,530 |
Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
This contribution program is designed to achieve the following objectives.
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Completion of a comprehensive set of six studies and assessments to review the implications of a national speed limiter mandate for heavy trucks. A national mandate could realize annual on-road diesel savings of 228 million litres or 0.64 Mt GHG. |
Clean Transportation | Transport Canada |
Clean Transportation Program 4: Freight Technology Demonstration Fund | Program Activity: 3.1 Policies and Programs in support of sustainable development |
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2011 |
Total Funding Allocated | $9,281,901 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $776,120 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $613,172 |
Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
The contribution program is a direct response to the rapid growth in freight transportation activity, which is predicted to lead to increased emissions. This contribution program is designed to achieve the following objectives
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Clean Transportation | Transport Canada |
Clean Transportation Program 5: Freight Technology Incentive Program | Program Activity: 3.1 Policies and Programs in support of sustainable development |
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2011 |
Total Funding Allocated | $9,593,027 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $465,460 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $371,344 |
Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
The contribution program is a direct response to the rapid growth in freight transportation activity, which is predicted to lead to increased emissions. This contribution program is designed to achieve the following objectives
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Clean Transportation | Transport Canada |
Clean Transportation Program 6: ecoFreight Partnerships | Program Activity: 3.1 Policies and Programs in support of sustainable development |
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2011 |
Total Funding Allocated | $6,325,408 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $1,339,883 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $447,078 |
Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
International Partnerships on Emissions Reductions The International Partnerships on Emissions Reductions will provide for increased presence at International committees, Working Groups, and other fora that develop international approaches in aviation and marine modes. The result of this activity will be more stringent regulations, standards, best practices or guidelines being developed leading to an overall reduction of GHG emissions and air pollutants and improved efficiency from the aviation and marine sectors. Transportation Industry Partnership Initiative TC will implement and monitor the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Air Transport Association of Canada. TC will also sign, implement and monitor a MOU with the Railway Association of Canada. TC will establish similar partnerships with the marine industry. Program activities will include providing the secretariat function for the various MOU Management Committees; review of annual and progress reports; and oversight audits. TC will also conduct joint studies and initiatives with industry to foster progress towards the emissions targets and continue to play a facilitator role in helping the industry to address barriers to emissions reduction that are beyond the scope of individual industries. This initiative will lead to voluntary agreements where modal associations and their members commit to reduce their air emissions. Efficiency Program for Freight Shippers and Forwarders TC will draw upon the results of recent focus groups to establish new partnerships directly with users of the freight systems to improve their transportation decision-making and increase the adoption of more sustainable modal choices and practices. TC will conduct studies, benchmarking and other initiatives to identify and produce the information required by shippers and forwarders to inform their transportation decisions. TC will also work with industry on annual surveys on industry environmental practices and decision-making, and sponsor and/or host conferences, workshops, etc. This program will educate users of the freight systems on the impacts made as a result of their freight transportation selection decisions. With this knowledge, users will be able to include environmental impacts in the decision making process when selecting between modes and carriers during their freight transportation decisions. |
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Clean Transportation | Transport Canada |
Clean Transportation Program 7: Marine Shore Power Program | Program Activity: 3.1 Policies and Programs in support of sustainable development |
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2011 |
Total Funding Allocated | $6,089,617 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $318,620 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $159,006 |
Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
The contribution program is a direct response to the rapid growth in freight transportation activity, which is predicted to lead to increased emissions. This contribution program is designed to achieve the following objectives
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The delivery of the Marine Shore Power program was placed on hold pending the coming into force of the Canada Marine Act amendments that would remove restriction to the provision of funding to Canadian Port Authorities. In 2007-2008, Transport Canada consulted with the Association of Canadian Port Authorities and terminal operators in order to promote the program. Applicants Guide and evaluation criteria were prepared in readiness for the first funding round, once the amendment entered in force. |
Clean Transportation | Transport Canada |
Clean Transportation Program 8: Analytical and Policy Support | Program Activity: 3.1 Policies and Programs in support of sustainable development |
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2011 |
Total Funding Allocated | $3,829,191 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $741,629 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $720,189 |
Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
The overarching goal of this initiative is to help ensure the provision of the analytical and policy expertise necessary to support and further develop research, policies and programs related to the federal priorities of sustainable transportation, clean air and climate change. |
In 2007-2008, the following studies were conducted to provide analytical and policy support:
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Clean Transportation | Transport Canada |
Clean Transportation Program 9a: ecoAUTO Rebate Program (Transport Canada component) | Program Activity: 3.1 Policies and Programs in support of sustainable development |
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2011 |
Total Funding Allocated | $251,818,351 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $74,622,027 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $73,757,589 |
Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
The main objective of the ecoAUTO Rebate Program is to pursue incentives to encourage the purchase of more fuel efficient personal vehicles, thereby reducing air emissions and energy use in the transportation sector in support of the Government's Clean Air Agenda. Reduction of GHG emissions and air pollutants from the urban passenger transportation sector. Increase in advanced fuel efficiency technology penetration into the Canadian vehicle market. A more networked government providing timely, citizen-centred service to the applicants of the program through an efficient Call Centre, In-Person Network and Processing Centre. |
On March 19, 2007, Budget 2007 announced the ecoAUTO Rebate Program. Budget 2007 stated that while the rebate for fuel-efficient vehicles went into effect March 20, 2007, the payment of rebates would be made once administration and delivery systems have been put in place, with a target date of fall 2007. The program was designed, sought the appropriate approvals and
was operational on October 1, 2007. The program encouraged the purchase of NEW fuel-efficient vehicles by offering rebates to eligible recipients that buy or enter into leases of 12 months or more for an eligible vehicle registered for use in Canada. A list of eligible 2006 , 2007 and 2008 model year vehicles was published using a Combined Fuel Consumption Rating (CFCR) of 6.5 L/100km or less for new automobiles, and a CFCR of 8.3 L/100km or less for new minivans, sport utility vehicles and other light trucks. In addition, rebates for the purchase of new flexible-fuel vehicles with combined fuel consumption E85 ratings of 13.0 L/100km or less were issued
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Clean Transportation | Human Resources and Social Development Canada |
Clean Transportation Program 9b: ecoAUTO Rebate Program (HRSDC component) | Program Activity: 3.1 Policies and Programs in support of sustainable development |
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2011 |
Total Funding Allocated | $11,000,000 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $7,000,000 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $7,000,000 |
Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
ecoAUTO Program activities also include receiving and processing applications for rebates to consumers purchasing eligible vehicles, resulting in eligible recipients receiving rebate cheques in a timely manner. |
HRSDC administered the processing of ecoAUTO applications for TC.
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Clean Transportation | Natural Resources Canada |
Clean Transportation Program 10: ecoENERGY for Personal Vehicles | Program Activity: 1.3 Energy |
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2011 |
Total Funding Allocated | $21,000,000 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $3,950,000 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $3,886,000 |
Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
Final Outcome
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Final Outcome
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Clean Transportation | Natural Resources Canada |
Clean Transportation Program 11: ecoENERGY for Fleets | Program Activity: 1.3 Energy |
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2011 |
Total Funding Allocated | $22,000,000 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $3,650,000 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $2,659,000 |
Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
Final Outcome
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Final Outcome
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Clean Transportation | Environment Canada |
Clean Transportation Program 12: Vehicle Scrappage Program (Environment Canada component) | Program Activity: 3.3 Risks to Canadians, their health and their environment form air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions are reduced |
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2011 |
Total Funding Allocated | $92,000,000 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $1,500,000 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $733,741 |
Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
The Scrappage program will target personal automobiles that are model year 1995 or earlier, in running condition ("live vehicles") and have been registered and insured for at least the past 6 months. Owners of these vehicles will be offered a suite of incentives that could include: a cash incentive; free transit passes; incentives supporting sustainable transportation
alternatives (such as a car sharing membership or rebate on a bicycle); or a rebate on a vehicle of model year 2004 and newer to be provided by manufacturers and/or dealers. There will be regional variations in the type and value of incentives depending on the contribution of local partners such as transit authorities. By the end of four years, the Program will achieve the following results
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Indoor Air Quality Theme Programs
Indoor Air Quality | National Research Council |
Indoor Air Quality Program 1: Indoor Air Research and Development Initiative | Program Activity: 1.1 Research and development |
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2011 |
Total Funding Allocated | $8,000,000 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $2,000,000 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $1,222,147 |
Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
Assessment of the Impacts of Improved Indoor Air Ventilation and Indoor Air Distribution on Human Health and Indoor Air Quality
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Scientific Committee established with members of HC, CMHC, INSPQ, and NRC MOU drafted by INSPQ and NRC with respect to the objectives and responsibilities of the intervention field study. New Indoor Air Facility
Technology review paper drafted. Paper drafted on scope, composition and role of committee. Held one foundation meeting of stakeholders representing government and industry from across Canada; identified further members and defined scope, mission, and terms reference. |
Indoor Air Quality | Health Canada |
Indoor Air Quality Program 2: Radon Strategy | Program Activity: 3.1 Healthy Environments and Consumer safety |
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2011 |
Total Funding Allocated | $15,000,000 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $3,500,000 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $3,384,000 |
Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
Mapping Systematic surveying, mapping and identification of radon hotspots in all major populated areas of Canada that are known or believed to be at risk because of local geological and climatic conditions associated with elevated radon levels. Education and Awareness Heightened knowledge, awareness and sensitivity of all key sectors, as well as Canadian consumers and federal employees and building managers, regarding the nature and extent of risks to human health from exposure to radon and of available prevention and mitigation measures to effectively address those risks. Testing Systematic on-site testing and screening of approximately 15,000 federal buildings and facilities for actual radon levels and their comparison against the new radon guidelines, such inventory consisting of all federal facilities located in known and/or potential high-risk areas. |
Completed ground-based analysis of soil gas radon concentrations at 262 sites (in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and southern Ontario). Locations around Sarnia in southern Ontario showed higher than average soil gas radon concentrations, suggesting they are potentially radon-rich. Developed a fall/winter 2008 radon marketing/communications strategy focusing on homeowners, commercial building owners, the building industry and public health practitioners. Fourteen radon stakeholder workshops held across Canada as part of strategy to encourage stakeholder involvement in radon testing and remediation. Developed and distributed a radon fact sheet via stakeholders and industry partners. Developed a standard procedure for radon testing in large buildings, starting with federal buildings. Prepared information package on the objectives of the project, the process for testing, and the means by which data and results will be shared. Tested about 1000 buildings across Canada in 2007/08, representing 5% of the stock estimated to be in high-risk areas. |
Adaptation | Indian and Northern Affairs Canada |
Adaptation Program 1: Assist Northerners in Assessing Key Vulnerabilities and Opportunities | Program Activity: 3.4 Northern Land and Resources |
Start Date: April 1, 2008 | End Date: March 31, 2011 |
Total Funding Allocated | $14,000,000 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $0 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $338,775 |
Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
Northerners and Aboriginal people will have increased their knowledge and resource capacity to adapt to climate change impacts. Program measures are aimed at improving access to information and increasing technical expertise on adaptation to climate change, evaluating climate risks and identifying responses to risks, putting in place collaborative mechanisms to design
effective solutions, and developing adaptation actions by aboriginal and northern communities to address key vulnerabilities. The program supports the distribution of information on tools, best practices and project results to enable communities to integrate climate change risk management in their planning, decision-making and project implementation. Expected results for 2007/08 (from program's RMAF/RBAF) Long Term Outcome
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Adaptation | Environment Canada |
Adaptation Program 2a: National Air Quality Health Index and Air Quality Forecast Program (Environment Canada component) | Program Activity: 2.1 Improved knowledge and information on weather and environmental conditions influence decision-making |
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2011 |
Total Funding Allocated | $21,300,000 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $4,500,000 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $4,088,900 |
Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
Air Quality reports and forecasts will be produced by Environment Canada's regional Storm Predictions Centres, supported by Environment Canada's weather and environmental prediction infrastructure and real-time use of data by federal-provincial air quality monitoring programs. |
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Adaptation | Health Canada |
Adaptation Program 2b: National Air Quality Health Index and Air Quality Forecast Program (Health Canada component) | Program Activity: 2.1 Improved knowledge and information on weather and environmental conditions influence decision-making |
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2011 |
Total Funding Allocated | $8,700,000 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $1,500,000 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $1,039,630 |
Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
Within the next four years, the expected outcome is for all 27 census metropolitan areas (communities larger than 100,000), collectively accounting for 80% of the Canadian population in Canada, to receive local AQHI forecasts. The longer-term objective is for full national access to the AQHI in all Canadian communities including the north if the necessary monitoring infrastructure exists to support forecasting. | In 2007-2008, Health Canada entered into the implementation phase of the AQHI beginning with Toronto and 14 communities in British Columbia. Groundwork to ensure implementation in at least six additional communities for fiscal year 2008-2009 also took place. The department, together with its partners, laid the foundation to begin implementation in the Greater Toronto Area (Brampton, Burlington, Mississauga, Newmarket, Oakville, and Oshawa), Halifax, NS and Saint John NB in 2008. |
Adaptation | Environment Canada |
Adaptation Program 3: Improved Climate Change Scenarios | Program Activity: 2.1 Improved knowledge and information on weather and environmental conditions influence decision-making |
Start Date: April 1, 2008 | End Date: March 31, 2011 |
Total Funding Allocated | $15,000,000 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $0 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $0 |
Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
Accurate climate information and projections are essential to assess impacts and develop robust adaptation strategies and measures. Improved climate change projections and scenarios will be developed by EC particularly on extremes and hazards for vulnerable infrastructure (e.g. bridges and sewers, which require extreme rainfall design information) and for communities across Canada. Key outcomes of this program include: Adaptive decision making, risk reduction and emergency preparedness. | As funds under this program were not approved until April 2008, no work was undertaken in 2007-2008. |
Adaptation | Health Canada |
Adaptation Program 4: Climate Change and Health Adaptation in Northern/Inuit Communities | Program Activity: 4.1 First Nations and Inuit Health |
Start Date: April 1, 2008 | End Date: March 31, 2011 |
Total Funding Allocated | $7,000,000 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $295,000 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $0 |
Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
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There are no results to report for FY 2007-2008 because Treasury Board funding approval was not received until April 3 rd , 2008. |
Adaptation | Natural Resources Canada |
Adaptation Program 5: Innovative Risk Management Tools | Program Activity: 1.1 Earth Sciences |
Start Date: April 1, 2008 | End Date: March 31, 2011 |
Total Funding Allocated | $5,000,000 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $0 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $0 |
Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
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Completed testing of community tools for adaptation and analyzed needs for supporting information (funding for this activity came from the Climate Change Interim Strategy). |
Adaptation | Natural Resources Canada |
Adaptation Program 6: Regional Adaptation Action Partnerships | Program Activity: 1.1 Earth Sciences |
Start Date: April 1, 2008 | End Date: March 31, 2011 |
Total Funding Allocated | $30,000,000 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $0 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $0 |
Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
Information and decision-support tools needed for practitioners and decision-makers to understand risks and opportunities from a changing climate, and identify adaptation options that are available from RAWP members;
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Informal meetings were held with provincial and territorial adaptation focal points to discuss possible plans for the Regional Adaptation Collaboratives and determine opportunities for collaboration. Planning for the process to deliver the RACs Program was initiated (development of call letter, communications planning, etc.) Discussed a benchmark survey to provide data for theme and program evaluation of the level of adaptation activity in Canada. |
Adaptation | Health Canada |
Adaptation Program 7a: Climate and Infectious Disease Alert and Response System to Protect the Health of Canadians (Health Canada component) | Program Activity: 3.1 Healthy Environments and Consumer Safety |
Start Date: April 1, 2008 | End Date: March 31, 2011 |
Total Funding Allocated | $7,900,000 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $550,000 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $0 |
Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
Health Professional Interventions and Training Canadians and health care professionals will have access to improved knowledge on the health risks of a changing climate in the following key areas:
Canadians and health care professionals will have access to improved knowledge on the health risks of a changing climate in the following key area:
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There are no results to report for FY 2007-2008 because Treasury Board funding approval was not received until April 3, 2008. |
Adaptation | Public Health Agency of Canada |
Adaptation Program 7b: Climate and Infectious Disease Alert and Response System to Protect the Health of Canadians (Public Health Agency of Canada component) | Program Activity: 1.2 Disease Prevention and Control |
Start Date: April 1, 2008 | End Date: March 31, 2011 |
Total Funding Allocated | $7,000,000 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $494,000 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $251,600 |
Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
Development of a pilot community-based approach to assessing infectious disease risk and effectiveness of response in up to four communities.
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Program development planning was undertaken and preliminary contact with potential partners was made. Scientific and other equipment were purchased and some training occurred. |
International Actions Theme Programs
International Actions | Environment Canada |
International Actions Program 1a: International Obligations (Environment Canada component) | Program Activity: 4.2 Relations with other governments and partners are managed in support of environmental priorities |
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2011 |
Total Funding Allocated | $2,892,000 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $1,023,000 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $962,268 |
Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
The establishment of the national registry will protect Canada's international credibility by allowing Canada to remain engaged in the Kyoto Protocol and avoiding a non-compliance proceeding. Payment of membership dues and active participation in international technology partnerships outside the UN will strengthen Canada's credibility and influence discussions on a future climate change agreement. |
Canada established its national registry. Canada made its assessed contributions, as well as voluntary contributions to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Canada participated in technology-related partnerships outside of the UN, including the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership in order to promote and support the development of clean technologies needed to reduce GHG emissions and address climate change. Canada provided support to non-UN agencies with the goal of enhancing understanding and assessing options for the development of a future climate change agreement. |
International Actions | Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada |
International Actions Program 1b: International Obligations (Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada component) | Program Activity: 1.3 Global Issues |
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2011 |
Total Funding Allocated | $1,908,000 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $477,000 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $404,316 |
Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
Canada , in continuing to meet its funding obligations for the UN Climate Change Secretariat, will contribute to its international reputation and the overall functioning of this organization, assisting to ensure that the Secretariat will be able to continue to organize future meetings. | International funding obligations for 2007-2008 were met. |
International Actions | Environment Canada |
International Actions Program 2a: International Participation and Negotiations (Environment Canada component) | Program Activity: 3.3 Risk to Canadians, their health and their environment from air pollutants and GHG emissions are reduced |
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2011 |
Total Funding Allocated | $11,400,000 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $3,000,000 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $3,247,607 |
Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
Given the interdisciplinary and collaborative approach among departments on this component, some expected outcomes of this work are shared across departments. These shared expected outcomes are:
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EC worked closely with other government departments to develop policy options and positions on a range of climate change issues. Canada actively participated in the UN and non-UN negotiations and discussions leading to the establishment of a post-2012 climate change agreement. Canada 's participation contributed to ensuring that the future agreement on climate change is consistent with our domestic approach on climate change and protects Canadian environmental and economic interests. |
International Actions | Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada |
International Actions Program 2b: International Participation and Negotiations (Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada component) | Program Activity: 1.3 Global Issues |
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2011 |
Total Funding Allocated | $6,400,000 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $1,750,000 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $1,525,706 |
Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
Given the interdisciplinary and collaborative approach among departments on this component, some expected outcomes of this work are shared across departments. These shared expected outcomes are:
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Through the provision of substantive analytical and policy input in the formulation and presentation of Canadian views, Canadian interests were defended in the negotiations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and its Kyoto Protocol. A key outcome of these deliberations was the formal launch of negotiations on a future climate change agreement at the UN Bali Climate Change Conference in December 2007. DFAIT actively participated in the UN process, as well as advocate our positions within other multilateral processes, i.e., the G8, the Major Economies Meeting process, APEC, the Commonwealth, other UN events, and through bilateral channels through DFAIT's network of Embassies and other Missions abroad. |
International Actions | Natural Resources Canada |
International Actions Program 2c: International Participation and Negotiations (Natural Resources Canada component) | Program Activity: 2.1 Clean Energy |
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2011 |
Total Funding Allocated | $5,200,000 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $1,400,000 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $946,922 |
Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
The expected outcomes of NRCan's international climate change policy development and continued engagement in international climate change negotiations, both inside and outside the UNFCCC include:
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NRCan contributed to the process to ensure that domestic interests and climate change policies were reflected during the formulation and presentation of Canadian negotiating positions. NRCan participated in the Expert Group on Technology Transfer, established under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to analyze and identify ways to facilitate and advance technology development and transfer activities. NRCan referenced domestic activities to address climate change (e.g., ecoENERGY) in briefing materials prepared for international climate change meetings. NRCan officials provided policy documents and advice to the Minister, Deputy Minister and other senior officials in support of policy and development and decision making NRCan's policy analysis and technical expertise in energy, forestry and climate change adaptation anchored the Government of Canada representatives' participation in international meetings, including the UNFCCC, the U.S.-led Major Emitters Process, the G8 and Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. |
International Actions | Environment Canada |
International Actions Program 3a: Asia-Pacific Partnership (Environment Canada component) | Program Activity: 3.3 Risk to Canadians, their health and their environment from air pollutants and GHG emissions are reduced |
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2011 |
Total Funding Allocated | $18,882,000 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $4,628,000 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $518,024 |
Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
In the first year, Canada will be in an implementation phase where APP activities will be focused on: 1) obtaining membership; 2) consulting with key domestic industrial sectors, and; 3) developing Canada's governance structure and operational guidelines through the establishment of an APP Secretariat. In subsequent years, once Canada's membership has been confirmed, the focus will shift from program design to implementation. Domestic activities will shift from promotion and consultation to project selection. Internationally, Canada will seek to influence the scope and direction of the Partnership to ensure alignment with Canada's interests, while leveraging enhanced bilateral relations to shape the role of key large emitting countries in a future climate change agreement. |
Canada obtained membership to the Asia-Pacific Partnership in October 2007. A governance structure to operationalize Canada's participation in the APP has been operationalized. Canada is participating in the work of all of the APP Task Forces, and is facilitating the involvement of the Canadian private sector in the work of the APP. |
International Actions | Natural Resources Canada |
International Actions Program 3b: Asia-Pacific Partnership (Natural Resources Canada component) | Program Activity: 2.1 Clean Energy |
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2011 |
Total Funding Allocated | $878,000 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $272,000 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $21,436 |
Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
In the first year, Canada will be in an implementation phase where APP activities will be focused on: 1) obtaining membership; 2) consulting with key domestic industrial sectors, and; 3) developing Canada's governance structure and operational guidelines through the establishment of an APP Secretariat. In subsequent years, once Canada's membership has been confirmed, the focus will shift from program design to implementation. Domestic activities will shift from promotion and consultation to project selection. Internationally, Canada will seek to influence the scope and direction of the Partnership to ensure alignment with Canada's interests, while leveraging enhanced bilateral relations to shape the role of key large emitting countries in a future climate change agreement. |
NRCan officials assisted with the effort that led to Canada's invitation and eventual acceptance to membership. NRCan participated in consultations with key domestic industrial sectors. NRCan provided advice and input to the Secretariat and inter-departmental working group in developing Canada's governance structure and operational guidelines. NRCan provided input on potential project selection criteria. |
International Actions | Industry Canada |
International Actions Program 3c: Asia-Pacific Partnership (Industry Canada component) | Program Activity: 2.1 Clean Energy |
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2011 |
Total Funding Allocated | $240,000 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $100,000 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $0 |
Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
In the first year, Canada will be in an implementation phase where APP activities will be focused on: 1) obtaining membership; 2) consulting with key domestic industrial sectors, and; 3) developing Canada's governance structure and operational guidelines through the establishment of an APP Secretariat. In subsequent years, once Canada's membership has been confirmed, the focus will shift from program design to implementation. Domestic activities will shift from promotion and consultation to project selection. Internationally, Canada will seek to influence the scope and direction of the Partnership to ensure alignment with Canada's interests, while leveraging enhanced bilateral relations to shape the role of key large emitting countries in a future climate change agreement. Industry Canada's involvement in the APP will result in enhanced participation and liaison with key Canadian sectors and key sectors internationally. |
As no funds were spent in 2007-08, no activities were completed during this period. |
International Actions | Environment Canada |
International Actions Program 4: PM Annex | Program Activity: 3.3 Risk to Canadians, their health and their environment from air pollutants and GHG emissions are reduced |
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2011 |
Total Funding Allocated | $2,200,000 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $550,000 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $136,699 |
Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
The negotiations of a PM Annex (scheduled for completion early summer 2008), will result over the longer-term (i.e. by 2011) in:
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In 2007-2008, Canada and the US launched the negotiations of a PM Annex and established two inter-sessional working groups to prepare the second round of negotiations. |
Partnerships | Environment Canada |
Partnerships Program 1: Clean Air Community Partnerships | Program Activity: |
Total Approved | $12,000,000 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $3,000,000 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $1,000,600 |
Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
Short-term results include
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Completed the design and start-up of the Clean Air Community Partnerships program. Consulted with stakeholders, prepared documentation and staffing. The main result areas achieved were in terms of implementation:
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Management and Accountability Theme Program
Management and Accountability | Environment Canada |
Management and Accountability Program 1: Management and Accountability | Program Activity: 3.3 - Risk to Canadians, their health and their environment from air pollutants and GHG emissions are reduced |
Total Approved | $5,000,000 |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 | $1,250,000 |
Actual Spending for 2007-2008 | $1,185,894 |
Expected Results 2007-2011 | Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
The Government has committed to achieving tangible improvements in Canada's environment, including reduced air pollution and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It has also committed to implement a more strategic approach to expenditure management in horizontal priority areas. The HMARF will help address the need to improve governance and accountability in the management
of horizontal initiatives that involve a number of departments. The objectives of the Clean Air Agenda are to improve the health of Canadians and increase environmental benefits by reducing air pollution and GHG emissions. This will be delivered through two main initiatives:
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