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Supplementary Information (Tables)
Actual Revenue 2007-08 |
Actual Revenue 2008-09 |
Planned Revenue 2009-10 |
Actual Revenue 2009-10 |
|
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Respendable Revenue |
41.7 |
42.1 |
50.0 |
41.5 |
Total Non-Respendable Revenue |
61.5 |
59.5 |
46.1 |
59.6 |
Total Revenue |
103.2 |
101.6 |
96.1 |
101.1 |
Program Activity |
Actual Revenue 2007-08 |
Actual Revenue 2008-09 |
2009-10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Main Estimates |
Planned Revenue |
Total Authorities |
Actual Revenue |
|||
Canadian Coast Guard | ||||||
Maintenance Dredging Services Tonnage Fees in the St. Lawrence Shipping Channel |
5.4 |
5.9 |
4.6 |
4.6 |
8.4 |
8.7 |
Marine Navigation Services Fees |
30.7 |
31.1 |
27.7 |
27.7 |
27.7 |
27.5 |
Coast Guard Radio Tolls |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.1 |
0.1 |
0.1 |
0.0 |
Employee Deductions for Employee Housing |
— |
— |
0.1 |
0.1 |
0.0 |
— |
Icebreaking Service Fees |
5.2 |
4.8 |
13.8 |
13.8 |
13.1 |
5.0 |
Canadian Coast Guard College |
— |
— |
3.7 |
3.7 |
3.7 |
0.1 |
Sundries |
0.4 |
0.3 |
— |
— |
0.0 |
0.3 |
Total Respendable Revenue |
41.7 |
42.1 |
50.0 |
50.0 |
53.1 |
41.5 |
Note: Because of rounding, figures may not add to the totals shown. Figures that cannot be presented in millions of dollars are shown as 0.0.
Program Activity |
Actual Revenue 2007-08 |
Actual Revenue 2008-09 |
2009-10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Main Estimates |
Planned Revenue |
Total Authorities |
Actual Revenue |
|||
Canadian Coast Guard | ||||||
Aids to Navigation in the Deep Water Channel between Montreal and Lake Erie |
0.2 |
0.2 |
— |
— |
— |
0.2 |
Rental of Land, Buildings and Equipment |
0.0 |
— |
0.2 |
0.2 |
0.2 |
0.1 |
Miscellaneous |
— |
— |
0.2 |
0.2 |
0.2 |
0.2 |
Sub-total |
0.2 |
0.2 |
0.4 |
0.4 |
0.4 |
0.4 |
Small Craft Harbours | ||||||
Small Craft Harbours Revenue |
1.5 |
1.2 |
1.1 |
1.1 |
1.1 |
1.8 |
Science for Safe and Accessible Waterways | ||||||
Sale of Charts and Publications |
2.0 |
1.7 |
1.4 |
1.4 |
1.4 |
1.6 |
Technology Transfer Licenses |
1.2 |
1.5 |
1.1 |
1.1 |
1.1 |
2.1 |
Sub-total |
3.1 |
3.2 |
2.5 |
2.5 |
2.5 |
3.7 |
Science for Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture | ||||||
Technology Transfer Licenses |
0.2 |
0.2 |
— |
— |
— |
0.2 |
Oceans Management | ||||||
Rental and Miscellaneous |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
0.0 |
Fisheries and Aquaculture Management | ||||||
Commercial Licenses |
38.0 |
37.1 |
34.9 |
34.9 |
34.9 |
37.5 |
Recreational Licenses |
5.2 |
4.8 |
5.2 |
5.2 |
5.2 |
5.0 |
Conservation Stamps |
1.3 |
1.2 |
1.5 |
1.5 |
1.5 |
1.4 |
Rental of Land, Buildings and Equipment |
0.2 |
0.3 |
0.2 |
0.2 |
0.2 |
0.3 |
Sub-total |
44.7 |
43.2 |
41.8 |
41.8 |
41.8 |
44.2 |
Habitat Management | ||||||
Rental of Land, Buildings and Equipment |
0.1 |
0.1 |
0.2 |
0.2 |
0.2 |
0.1 |
Miscellaneous |
— |
— |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
Sub-total |
0.1 |
0.1 |
0.3 |
0.3 |
0.3 |
0.1 |
Science for Healthy and Productive Aquatic Ecosystems | ||||||
Technology Transfer Licenses |
— |
— |
0.1 |
0.1 |
0.1 |
— |
Total Non-Respendable Revenue |
49.8 |
48.4 |
46.1 |
46.1 |
46.1 |
50.3 |
Note: Because of rounding, figures may not add to the totals shown. Figures that cannot be presented in millions of dollars are shown as 0.0.
Unplanned Revenue | Actual Revenue 2007-08 | Actual Revenue 2008-09 | 2009-10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Main Estimates | Planned Revenue | Total Authorities | Actual Revenue | |||
Internal Revenues |
1.7 |
0.5 |
— |
— |
— |
0.1 |
Return on Investments |
0.1 |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
Refunds/Adjustments of Previous Year's Expenditures |
3.5 |
6.0 |
— |
— |
— |
4.7 |
Sale of Surplus Crown Assets |
3.7 |
2.0 |
— |
— |
— |
1.9 |
Miscellaneous (seizures and forfeitures, fines and sundries) |
2.6 |
2.7 |
— |
— |
— |
2.6 |
Total Unplanned Revenues |
11.7 |
11.1 |
— |
— |
— |
9.2 |
On March 31, 2004, Parliament gave legal effect to the User Fees Act with the aim of strengthening the elements of accountability, oversight, and transparency in the management of user fee activities. The User Fees Act requires departments to annually submit to Parliament a list of all user fees in effect, irrespective of when the fees were established.
The table below lists DFO's user fees for which revenues were collected during the fiscal year 2008-09. Since the establishment of the User Fees Act, DFO has not introduced any new user fees, nor has the Department increased any existing user fees.
DFO collects fees for the conferring of Rights and Privileges (R&P) and for Other Goods and Services (O).
Note: Performance standards under the User Fees Act must be established as part of a user fee proposal process, with specific provisions outlining how the standards are to be established. DFO has not introduced new user fees, nor introduced amendments to existing ones that would require a user fee proposal under the Act; and has no such information to report. Information on DFO's service standards for current fees and performance results can be found in the table on External Fees.
Description: Intended to recover from commercial vessels the total direct costs incurred by CCG to manage maintenance dredging services in the St. Lawrence Shipping Channel. Services provided consist of the management of the maintenance dredging program for the St. Lawrence Shipping Channel.
Fee Type: O
Fee-setting Authority: Section 47 of the Oceans Act
Date Last Modified: 2003
1 Since 1997, and at the request of industry, the Canadian Coast Guard has managed the maintenance dredging of the navigation channel of the St. Lawrence River between the Port of Montreal and the Ile aux Coudres near Quebec City. The current fee schedule, which replaces the earlier fee schedule that expired on March 31, 2003, extends the arrangement whereby the Canadian Coast Guard is reimbursed, via fees, for the total direct costs it incurs to ensure commercial navigation. Full cost figures are based on total direct costs (rather than full costs), which include direct labour costs (including employee benefits), direct operating costs, direct material costs, program support costs, and capital acquisitions (to the extent that these capital acquisitions form part of an output).
2009-10 | Planning Years | ||||
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Forecast Revenue | Actual Revenue | Full Cost | Fiscal Year | Forecast Revenue | Estimated Full Cost |
4,600 | 8,661 | — | 2010-11 | 4,600 | — |
2011-12 | 4,600 | — | |||
2012-13 | 4,600 | — |
Description: Intended to recover a portion of the full costs incurred by CCG to provide marine navigation services to commercial vessels. Services provided include short-range aids to navigation and vessel traffic services.
Fee Type: O
Fee-setting Authority: Section 47 of the Oceans Act
Date Last Modified: 2005
2009-10 | Planning Years | ||||
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Forecast Revenue | Actual Revenue | Full Cost | Fiscal Year | Forecast Revenue | Estimated Full Cost |
27,700 | 27,463 | — | 2010-11 | 27,700 | — |
2011-12 | 27,817 | — | |||
2012-13 | 27,817 | — |
Description: Rates charged for person-to-person communications by radio-telephone or radio-telegram from ship to shore or from shore to ship.
Fee Type: O
Fee-setting Authority: Section 19 of the Financial Administration Act
Date Last Modified: 1994
2009-10 | Planning Years | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Forecast Revenue | Actual Revenue | Full Cost | Fiscal Year | Forecast Revenue | Estimated Full Cost |
100 | 22 | — | 2010-11 | 100 | — |
2011-12 | 100 | — | |||
2012-13 | 100 | — |
Description: Intended to recover a portion of the full costs incurred by CCG to provide icebreaking services to commercial vessels. Services provided include route assistance (channel maintenance and ship escorts), ice routing and information services, and some harbour/wharf breakouts where not provided by commercial operators.
Fee Type: O
Fee-setting Authority: Section 47 of the Oceans Act
Date Last Modified: 1998
2009-10 | Planning Years | ||||
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Forecast Revenue | Actual Revenue | Full Cost | Fiscal Year | Forecast Revenue | Estimated Full Cost |
13,800 | 4,978 | — | 2010-11 | 13,800 | — |
2011-12 | 13,800 | — | |||
2012-13 | 13,800 | — |
Description: Sale of charts and publications
Fee Type: O
Fee-setting Authority: Financial Administration Act, Oceans Act
Date Last Modified: 1996
2009-10 | Planning Years | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Forecast Revenue | Actual Revenue | Full Cost | Fiscal Year | Forecast Revenue | Estimated Full Cost |
1,402 | 1,589 | 38,797 | 2010-11 | 1,402 | 38,797 |
2011-12 | 1,402 | — | |||
2012-13 | 1,402 | — |
Description: Commercial fishing licence fees
Fee Type: R&P
Fee-setting Authority: Sections 7 and 8 of the Fisheries Act
Date Last Modified: 1995
2009-10 | Planning Years | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Forecast Revenue | Actual Revenue | Full Cost | Fiscal Year | Forecast Revenue | Estimated Full Cost |
34,515 | 37,604 | — | 2010-11 | 34,065 | — |
2011-12 | 33,615 | — | |||
2012-13 | 33,150 | — |
Description: Recreational fishing license fees
Fee Type: R&P
Fee-setting Authority: Sections 7 and 8 of the Fisheries Act
Date Last Modified: 1996
2009-10 | Planning Years | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Forecast Revenue | Actual Revenue | Full Cost | Fiscal Year | Forecast Revenue | Estimated Full Cost |
4,300 | 4,995 | — | 2010-11 | 4,000 | Access fees that reflect the value of the privilege/benefit of access to a valuable natural resource owned by all Canadians and not the cost of fisheries management. |
2011-12 | 3,700 | — | |||
2012-13 | 3,750 | — |
Description: Pacific Salmon Conservation Stamp
Fee Type: R&P
O
Fee-setting Authority: Sections 7 and 8 of the Fisheries Act
Date Last Modified: 1995
2009-10 | Planning Years | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Forecast Revenue | Actual Revenue | Full Cost | Fiscal Year | Forecast Revenue | Estimated Full Cost |
1,049 | 1,365 | — | 2010-11 | 976 | — |
2011-12 | 908 | — | |||
2012-13 | 908 | — |
Description: Fees charged for the processing of Access requests filed under the Access to Information Act
Fee Type: O
Fee-setting Authority: Access to Information Act
Date Last Modified: 1992
2009-10 | Planning Years | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Forecast Revenue | Actual Revenue | Full Cost | Fiscal Year | Forecast Revenue | Estimated Full Cost |
— | 13 | — | 2010-11 | — | This figure includes amounts for salaries and Operating and Maintenance for the Access to Information and Privacy Secretariat only. |
2011-12 | — | — | |||
2012-13 | — | — |
2009-10 | Planning Years | |||||
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Forecast Revenue | Actual Revenue | Full Cost | Fiscal Year | Forecast Revenue | Estimated Full Cost | |
Sub-Total (R) | 48,015 | 42,713 | — | 2010-11 | 39,041 | — |
2011-12 | 38,223 | — | ||||
2012-13 | 37,808 | — | ||||
Sub-Total (O) | 39,864 | 43,965 | — | 2010-11 | 48,002 | — |
2011-12 | 48,119 | — | ||||
2012-13 | 48,119 | — | ||||
Total | 87,879 | 86,618 | — | 2010-11 | 87,043 | — |
2011-12 | 86,342 | — | ||||
2012-13 | 85,927 | — |
On November 29, 2004, Treasury Board Ministers approved the Policy on Service Standards for External Fees. The Policy requires departments to report on the status of service standards for all external fees charged on a non-contractual basis. DFO has established service standards for the following external fees:
DFO also collects external charging revenues through contractual arrangements that fall under the purview of separate federal governance instruments. The revenue information associated with these revenue arrangements continues to be reported in the tables on respendable and non-respendable revenues.
External Fee | Service Standard1 | Performance Results2 | Stakeholder Consultation |
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Maintenance Dredging Services Tonnage Fee |
In general, dredging is intended to maintain the depths indicated on the sea charts and to ensure the optimal and safe use of the St. Lawrence seaway twelve months a year3. |
In 2008-09, the St. Lawrence shipping channel was maintained in conformity with the depths indicated on the sea charts. |
The annual meeting between CCG and dredging service recipients took place in May 2009. The clients were satisfied with the services which they received from CCG. |
Marine Navigation Services Fee |
Short Range Aids to Navigation identified as required to support commercial shipping in Canadian waters are operational not less than 99% of the time in accordance with established levels of service. |
Short Range Aids to Navigation identified as required to support commercial shipping in Canadian waters were operational not less than 99% of the time in accordance with established levels of service. |
The current Marine Navigation Services Fee's rates and application were developed in co-operation with the commercial shipping industry in 1998. |
All vessel traffic services identified as required to support commercial shipping in Canadian waters are available from the Canadian Coast Guard's Marine Communications and Traffic Services Centres in accordance with established levels of service. |
All vessel traffic services identified as required to support commercial shipping in Canadian waters were available not less than 97% of the time in accordance with established levels of service. |
The current Marine Navigation Services Fee's rates and application were developed in co-operation with the commercial shipping industry in 1998. |
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Icebreaking Services Fee |
All ice information and routing services in support of commercial shipping in Canadian waters are available from Canadian Coast Guard Ice Operations Centres in accordance with the Icebreaking Program's levels of service. |
All ice information and routing services in support of commercial shipping in Canadian waters were available from Canadian Coast Guard Ice Operations Centres in accordance with the Icebreaking Program's levels of service. |
The Icebreaking Services Fee's transit-based structure, rate and application were developed in 1998 by an Industry/Canadian Coast Guard Working Group that rejected a fee based on direct service. The Icebreaking Services Fee has remained unadjusted since then. |
All requests for route assistance and commercial harbour breakouts in support of commercial shipping in Canadian waters will be responded to in accordance with established Icebreaking Program levels of service. |
All requests for route assistance and commercial harbour breakouts in support of commercial shipping in Canadian waters were responded to in accordance with established Icebreaking Program levels of service. |
Canadian Coast Guard officers in the region and from Headquarters liaise on a routine and regular basis with commercial shipping clients respecting icebreaking operations. This includes regular meetings in each region in the lead-up to each ice season, and a post mortem meeting at the end of each ice season. |
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Marine Communication and Traffic Services - Canadian Coast Guard Radio Communications Charges |
Where the service is available4 ship to shore, and shore to ship public correspondence communications are facilitated 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in accordance with established Marine Communication and Traffic Services levels of service. |
1,322 ship to shore/shore to ship telephone calls were placed via CCG personnel in accordance with Marine Communication and Traffic Services levels of service. |
The fees in place were established in 1994 and have remained unadjusted since then. |
Hydrography — Sale of paper charts and publications through a network of licensed Chart Dealers |
Updated CHS Nautical Products will be provided in accordance with established levels of service that ensure the timeliness and accessibility of these products. Looking to core elements of CHS's Levels of Service, clients can expect that critical information will be published initially within 4 months of receiving this new source information; that these critical information updates will be made to both the paper and digital product lines within one month of each other; that release of new editions of paper and digital products will be synchronized within three months of each other; and that Chart Dealer requests for products will be shipped within 5 working days following receipt of the order, 85% of the time. |
CHS achieved its targets for processing and disseminating critical information. On average, updates were issued to clients within 3.3 months of receiving the new information. |
CHS's Levels of Service were developed in consultation with CHS clients, the Levels of Service Advisory Panel and the Canadian Marine Advisory Council (CMAC) between 2005 and 2007. CHS reports to the Advisory Panel and CMAC annually on progress made in meeting the levels of service standards as well as the publishing of Level of Service targets and results online at Nautical Charts and Services. |
Fees charged for the processing of Access requests filed under the Access to Information Act |
Response provided within 30 days following receipt of request; the response time may be extended pursuant to Section 9 of the Access to Information Act. Notice of extension to be sent within 30 days after receipt of request. |
Statutory deadlines were met 87% of the time. |
The service standard is established by the Access to Information Act and the Access to Information Regulations. Consultations with stakeholders were undertaken by the Department of Justice and the Treasury Board Secretariat for amendments done in 1986 and 1992. |
1 As established pursuant to the Policy on Service Standards for External Fees: service standards may not have received parliamentary review; and may not respect all performance standard establishment requirements under the User Fees Act (e.g. international comparison; independent complaint address).
2 Performance results are not legally subject to section 5.1 of the User Fees Act regarding fee reductions for unachieved performance.
3 Seaway maintenance takes user delays into consideration. Ship loading capacity was not affected by shallow water in the seaway.
4 The cessation of the Canadian Coast Guard commercial public correspondence service has commenced as of December 31, 1999, in selected areas, based upon the demand for the service and the availability of alternate service delivery methods.
Canadian Coast Guard Fees: Canadian Coast Guard is conducting a review of Levels of Service (LOS) to validate the LOS and service standards provided. Clients will be closely engaged in this process. The scope of the LOS covers all main CCG activities for which LOS are appropriate, regardless of whether there are external charges associated with them.
Access Fees: Commercial fishing licence fees and recreational fishing licence fees identified in the User Fees Table under Fisheries Management are not reflected in the External Fees Table, as reflect the value of the privilege/benefit of access to a valuable natural resource owned by all Canadians. Decisions that could come out of DFO's Fisheries Renewal initiative and Commercial Fishing Licence Fee Review could inform what future role and links should be made between access fees and service standards. The Pacific Salmon Conservation Stamp also has an access element, but is primarily designed to support salmon restoration and enhancement initiatives. The Sport Fishing Advisory Board of BC supports the licence and salmon stamp fees. Additional details for the Pacific Salmon Conservation Stamp.
The Department's project approval authority is:
Project | Original Estimated Total Cost1 | Revised Estimated Total Cost2 | Actual Total Cost3 | 2009-10 | ||||
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Main Estimates |
Planned Spending |
Total Authorities |
Actual | Expected Date of Close-out4 | ||||
Polar Class Icebreaker |
800.0 |
800.0 |
2.4 |
0.0 |
7.7 |
6.0 |
2.4 |
2016-17 |
Offshore Fishery Science Vessels5 |
187.0 |
244.0 |
4.0 |
0.0 |
4.2 |
1.3 |
1.3 |
2014-15 |
Mid-shore Patrol Vessels6 |
212.5 |
227.0 |
28.6 |
6.5 |
12.4 |
19.6 |
19.6 |
2013-14 |
Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel7 |
108.9 |
144.4 |
1.5 |
1.3 |
3.0 |
2.0 |
0.8 |
2014-15 |
SABS - New Science Building and Wet Lab Construction |
39.9 |
54.8 |
19.6 |
17.4 |
17.4 |
17.4 |
12.0 |
2013-14 |
MCTS - Communications Control System Equipment Replacement |
42.1 |
47.8 |
1.9 |
0.4 |
0.4 |
0.4 |
0.4 |
2015-16 |
Pangnirtung |
28.3 |
43.3 |
4.2 |
0.0 |
7.0 |
7.6 |
4.2 |
2013-14 |
Automatic Identification System (AIS - Security Funding) |
20.0 |
25.0 |
16.3 |
8.9 |
8.9 |
8.9 |
5.4 |
2011-12 |
Configuration Management and Technical Data Management Systems |
10.3 |
10.3 |
1.0 |
0.3 |
0.3 |
0.3 |
0.3 |
2013-14 |
1 Very first Treasury Board Expenditure Authority decision for total project cost.
2 Most recent Treasury Board Expenditure Authority decision for total project cost.
3 Include the current year.
4 Fiscal year.
5 $187 million was announced in Budget 2005 for the acquisition of 2 Offshore Fishery Science Vessels, additional funding was announced in 2007 for a third vessel.
6 $212.5 million was for 12 vessels, a revision was made in 2007 for market price increases in the amount of $14.5 million to build 9 vessels.
7 $108.9 million was announced in Budget 2007 to build 1 vessel, an additional $35.5 million was reallocated from the Offshore Fishery Science Vessels.
The Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels (MSPV) project will acquire up to 9 Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels for the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) Fleet - five of the nine MSPV will be used primarily to support the Conservation and Protection Program in the Maritimes, Quebec and Pacific Regions. The other four vessels will be used in a joint program with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to enhance maritime security along the Great Lakes – St. Lawrence Seaway system. This project serves two purposes:
The MSPV Project is currently in the Implementation phase.
Lead Department | Canadian Coast Guard, Department of Fisheries and Oceans |
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Contracting Authority | Public Works and Government Services Canada |
Participating Departments | Industry Canada; RCMP; Treasury Board Secretariat; Privy Council Office; Indian and Northern Affairs Canada; Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency; Western Economic Diversification Canada; Canadian Economic Development; Finance Canada; Public Safety Canada; Department of National Defence. |
Prime Contractor |
Irving Shipbuilding Inc. P.O. Box 9110, 3099 Barrington Street Halifax, Nova Scotia B3K 5M7 Operating as: Halifax Shipyard |
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Major Subcontractor | International Contract Engineering, Damen, Lloyd's Register, MTU |
The MSPV project supports the Fleet Renewal Objectives of the Canadian Coast Guard.
No specific outcomes other than project milestones had been developed for the MSPV project. The Major Crown Projects Directorate of CCG is currently working on the development of a Performance Measurement Framework for 2011-12 in line with changes being undertaken to the DFO Program Activity Architecture and Management, Resources and Results Structure.
CCG had originally planned to procure 12 new Mid-Shore patrol vessels. Following the cancellation of two Requests for Proposal solicitations in 2007 and 2008, CCG successfully issued a third RFP in March 2009. In September 2009, a contract was awarded to Irving Shipbuilding Inc. for the procurement of 9 MSPVs, all that could be maintained within the funding envelope. To meet program requirements, vessel life extensions will be undertaken on 3 existing vessels.
All 2009-10 objectives for the MSPV project were achieved.
Detailed vessel specification and vessel baseline is nearing completion and fabrication of the first of the 9 MSPVs is scheduled to begin in the first half of 2010-11.
Canadian industry will benefit from this project. The RFP requires overall Industrial Benefits equal to 100% of contract value. Regional allocation of industrial benefits is monitored by Industry Canada.
Major Milestone | Date |
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Preliminary Project Approval | August 2005 |
Effective Project Approval |
June 2006 |
1st Request for Proposal (RFP) (cancelled) |
July 2007 |
Amended Effective Project Approval - to include 4 additional vessels identified in Budget 2007 |
December 2007 |
2nd RFP issued (cancelled) |
August 2008 |
3rd RFP issued |
March 2009 |
First Vessel Delivery |
Fall 2011 |
Delivery of final MSPV |
Summer 2014 |
The Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels (OFSV) project will acquire three OFSV for the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) Fleet. The OFSV will replace three aging Coast Guard ships on the east and west coasts of Canada that provide a platform from which critical scientific research and ecosystem-based management can be performed.
The OFSV Project is currently in the design phase.
Lead Department | Canadian Coast Guard, Department of Fisheries and Oceans |
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Contracting Authority | Public Works and Government Services Canada |
Participating Departments | Industry Canada; Treasury Board Secretariat; Privy Council Office; Indian and Northern Affairs Canada; Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency; Western Economic Diversification Canada; Canadian Economic Development; Finance Canada. |
Prime Contractor | To be determined |
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Major Subcontractor | n/a at this time |
The OFSV project supports the Fleet Renewal Objectives of the Canadian Coast Guard.
No specific outcomes other than project milestones had been developed for the OFSV project. The Major Crown Projects Directorate of CCG is currently working on the development of a Performance Measurement Framework for 2011-12 in line with changes being undertaken to the DFO Program Activity Architecture and Management, Resources and Results Structure.
During 2009-10, the concept design work was finalized and associated Design Instructions and Guidance were developed.
The spring 2009 decision to move from a one stage contract process to a two-stage Design then Build process delayed the OFSV contract award expected for 2009-10. This approach was adopted to increase project management efficiencies within the approved funding envelope and consists of contracting the development of a design with associated construction specifications and cost estimate, then using this information as the basis to advance into the construction contract phase. The design contract is now expected to be awarded in 2010-11.
The OFSV is currently in the design phase. Project milestones have been revised and all vessels are expected to be delivered by 2015.
Canadian industry will benefit from this project. Regional distribution will be determined at contract award.
Major Milestone | Date |
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Preliminary Project Approval |
October 2005 |
Amended Preliminary Project Approval |
November 2006 |
Effective Project Approval – Target Date |
July 2007 |
Amended Effective Project Approval – to include 4 additional vessels identified in Budget 2007 |
June 2009 |
Effective Project Approval and Authority to Contract |
Fall 2010 |
Contract Award |
2009 |
First Vessel Delivery |
2011 |
Delivery of final OFSV |
2014 |
The Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel (OOSV) project will acquire a replacement vessel for the Canadian Coast Guard's largest science vessel - CCGS Hudson. This vessel was built in 1963 and its replacement is critical to fulfilment of the Department's science mandate as well as mandates of other government departments and agencies. The vessel currently operates on the east coast of Canada.
The OOSV Project is currently in the definition phase.
Lead Department | Canadian Coast Guard, Department of Fisheries and Oceans |
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Contracting Authority | Public Works and Government Services Canada |
Participating Departments | Industry Canada; Environment Canada; NRCan; Treasury Board Secretariat; Privy Council Office; Indian and Northern Affairs Canada; Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency; Western Economic Diversification Canada; Canadian Economic Development; Finance Canada. |
Prime Contractor | To be determined |
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Major Subcontractor | n/a at this time |
The OOSV project supports the Fleet Renewal objectives of the Canadian Coast Guard.
No specific outcomes other than the project milestones had been developed for the OOSV project. The Major Crown Projects Directorate of CCG is currently working on the development of a Performance Measurement Framework for 2011-12 in line with changes being undertaken to the DFO Program Activity Architecture and Management, Resources and Results Structure.
All 2009-10 objectives for the Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel project were achieved.
During 2009-10, the concept design work was finalized and the Work Scope definition and the associated Design Instructions and Guidance were developed.
The OOSV Project is currently in the design phase and a contract will be issued in 2010 for the development of the detailed design contract. Project milestones have been revised and delivery of the vessel is now anticipated for 2013.
Canadian industry will benefit from this project. Regional distribution will be determined at contract award.
Major Milestone | Date |
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Preliminary Project Approval |
July 2008 |
Effective Project Approval and Authority to Contract – Target Date |
Spring 2010 |
Contract Award |
Fall 2010 |
Delivery of Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel |
2012 |
The new Polar Icebreaker is expected to be delivered in time for the decommissioning of the CCGS Louis S. St-Laurent. This new polar icebreaker will help strengthen Canada's Arctic sovereignty and will be able to operate in the Arctic in more severe weather conditions and for a longer period of time - 3 seasons instead of the current 2 seasons.
The Polar Icebreaker Project is currently proceeding in the definition phase.
Lead Department | Canadian Coast Guard, Department of Fisheries and Oceans |
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Contracting Authority | Public Works and Government Services Canada |
Participating Departments | Industry Canada; Treasury Board Secretariat; Privy Council Office; Indian and Northern Affairs Canada; Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency; Western Economic Diversification Canada; Canadian Economic Development; Finance Canada; Environment Canada; National Defence. |
Prime Contractor | To be determined |
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Major Subcontractor | n/a at this time |
The Polar Icebreaker project supports the Fleet Renewal objectives of the Canadian Coast Guard, and supports the Government's Northern Strategy.
No specific outcomes other than defined objectives and project milestones have been developed for the Polar Icebreaker project. The Major Crown Projects Directorate of CCG is currently working on the development of a Performance Measurement Framework for 2011-12 in line with changes being undertaken to DFO's Program Activity Architecture and Management, Resources and Results Structure.
All 2009-10 objectives and milestones for the Polar Icebreaker project were achieved.
In 2009-10, following Preliminary Project Approval by Treasury Board, the Polar Icebreaker project activities included completion of the Mission Profile, stakeholder consultations and validation of operational and science requirements. Currently planned for 2010-11 is the development of an in-house conceptual design in preparation for detailed design work to follow.
Canadian industry will benefit from this project. Regional distribution will be determined at contract award.
Major Milestone | Date |
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Preliminary Project Approval |
June 2009 |
Design Contract Awards Target Date |
2011 |
Effective Project Approval - Target Date |
2013 |
Contract Award (Construction) |
2013 |
Delivery of Polar Icebreaker |
2017 |
Start Date: 2005-2006
End Date: Ongoing
Description: Launched in October 2004, the Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management (AAROM) Program provides for Capacity Building and Collaborative Management initiatives that support the involvement of Aboriginal groups, working together usually in a single watershed area, to obtain access to technical, scientific and administrative expertise in order to facilitate their participation in multi-stakeholder and other decision-making processes used to manage aquatic resources and ocean spaces.
Aboriginal groups transition from Capacity Building into Collaborative Management.
Provisions of Contribution Agreements under AAROM may include:
AAROM is applicable in areas where DFO manages the fishery, and where land claim agreements (including modern treaties) addressing those matters covered under AAROM are not in place. Where the Aboriginal group has signed a comprehensive land claims agreement, and one or more of the matters covered by the AAROM Program are not dealt with in the agreement, the group would be eligible to apply for support in those matters not covered.
Strategic Outcome: Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture
Results Achieved: In 2009-10, DFO had 9 Capacity Building Agreements, and 25 Collaborative Management Agreements and two Umbrella Agreement. These agreements encompass approximately 319 Aboriginal communities nationally as well as three Native Councils in Atlantic Canada. AAROM agreements have increased collaboration amongst Aboriginal communities and strengthened the relationship between communities and DFO. While the structure of the Collaborative Management agreements varied between Aboriginal organizations, the majority of the agreements focused on enhancing core scientific, technical and administrative capacity of the Aboriginal organizations allowing them to obtain competencies that will enable them to strengthen their ability to participate in aquatic management and oceans resources decision making. Under the AAROM program Aboriginal Organizations have created approximately 263 full time positions. AAROM has also provided approximately $164,360 thousand to Aboriginal Organizations for commercial access including licenses, quotas, vessels and gear.
Program Activity: Fisheries Management
Actual Spending 2007-08 |
Actual Spending 2008-09 |
Planned Spending 2009-10 |
Total Authorities 2009-10 |
Actual Spending 2009-10 |
Variance(s) | |
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Total Grants | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Contributions |
13.1 |
14.4 |
11.1 |
13.1 |
13.1 |
-2.0 |
Total Other types of transfer payments | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Program Activity(ies) |
13.1 |
14.4 |
11.1 |
13.1 |
13.1 |
-2.0 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): The variance is due to the transfer of funding between the Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy program and the AAROM program.
Audit Completed or Planned: An audit was completed in 2009-10.
Evaluation Completed or Planned: An evaluation is planned for 2013-14.
Start Date: 1992
End Date: Ongoing
Description: Launched in 1992, the Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy (AFS) provides for negotiated arrangements with Aboriginal groups around the harvesting, use and management of Aboriginal food, social and ceremonial fisheries and, where applicable, communal commercial fisheries.
In 1994, DFO introduced a commercial access component to the AFS, the Allocation Transfer Program (ATP). The ATP facilitates the voluntary retirement of commercial fishing licenses and the issuance of communal licenses to eligible Aboriginal groups in a manner that does not add to the existing effort on the resource.
Provisions of negotiated fisheries agreements under the AFS may include:
Where Agreements pertaining to the FSC Fisheries cannot be concluded between DFO and an Aboriginal group, DFO will issue to the group a communal fishing license that establishes the terms and conditions of its FSC fishery.
The AFS is applicable where DFO manages the fishery and where a fisheries management regime has not already been established under a land claims settlement.
Strategic Outcome: Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture
Results Achieved: In 2009-10, DFO entered into approximately 138 AFS Agreements with Aboriginal organizations in all DFO regions. These agreements facilitated economic opportunities as well as Aboriginal participation in the management of their fisheries and other aquatic resource management.
Regarding economic development, DFO acquired 55 Commercial licences, mainly in Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador and Pacific Regions and approximately $1.1M worth of Halibut Quota in the Pacific Region.
AFS agreements provided for management of the FSC fisheries, largely through the Guardian program which comprised of the enforcement component. In 2009 and 2010, 18 Guardians were retrained by DFO to upgrade skills in carrying out enforcement functions, i.e.; issuing warnings, inspecting fish and gear, catch monitoring.
Participation in other aquatic resource management activities included co-management and science related activities such as stock assessment, fish enhancement, counting fences, habitat related work, and river/stream/brook improvement projects.
These economic related and aquatic management activities from AFS agreements created approximately 1,600 seasonal jobs in areas described above.
Program Activity: Fisheries and Aquaculture Management
Actual Spending 2007-08 |
Actual Spending 2008-09 |
Planned Spending 2009-10 |
Total Authorities 2009-10 |
Actual Spending 2009-10 |
Variance(s) | |
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Total Grants | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Contributions |
32.5 |
29.8 |
33.7 |
32.4 |
32.1 |
1.6 |
Total Other types of transfer payments | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Program Activity(ies) |
32.5 |
29.8 |
33.7 |
32.4 |
32.1 |
1.6 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): The variance is due to the transfer of funds between the Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy program and the AAROM program.
Audit Completed or Planned: An audit was completed in 2007-08.
Evaluation Completed or Planned: An evaluation is planned for 2013-14.
Start Date: 2007-08
End Date: 2011-12
Description: The long-term goal of the Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI) is to continue to create positive conditions towards concluding longer-term DIAND-led arrangements for MMFNs. The immediate goals are to assist MMFNs to:
AICFI has been developed to proceed along two separate paths of deployment. The first is through individual MMFNs where the individual First Nations can apply for funding for components of the initiative provided they have completed the prerequisite planning as per component requirements. This will allow First Nations the ability to personalize their development to their own needs and development schedule.
The second path of deployment is through associated aggregate bodies which may apply for funding to proceed with the development of the Commercial Fishing Enterprise (CFE) Business Development Unit as well as co-management and various training and mentoring projects. Aggregate bodies will develop expertise that can be shared with individual First Nations which will provide smaller First Nations a larger voice within the commercial fishery as well as provide a higher value for dollar on mentoring and training sessions.
Strategic Outcome: Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture
Results Achieved: AICFI has been extremely effective in carrying out its deliverables to date. For example, the target of 12 First Nations to have completed a CFE BDP for 2009-10 and, for 15 First Nations to have completed a CFE BDP in 2010-11, have already been met. In fact, of the eligible 34 First Nations, 24 have completed a CFE BDP, which is a key element of enhanced governance and commercial fisheries development and capacity building.
The target of 75% of eligible First Nations communities having representation in the co-management of the integrated commercial fishery by a Commercial Fisheries Liaison Coordinator (CFLC) in 2009-10 has also been met. Twenty-five communities are engaged in co-management through representation of a CFLC, providing MMFN communities with access to important industry information and participation in fishery advisory committee activities.
Sixteen First Nations have received assistance under the Commercial Fisheries Development Opportunity Source (CFDOS), increasing access of MMFNs to opportunities for business development and diversification and enhanced long-term sustainability of the CFE. This is significant because an up-to-date CFE BDP must be completed and an effective FMS in operation before an application can be made under Component 4 – CFDOS activities.
These outcomes are a testament to the effectiveness of the AICFI program. These results have also impacted positively on MMFN communities and provide incentive to continue to strive to reach their goals.
Program Activity: Fisheries and Aquaculture Management
Actual Spending 2007-08 |
Actual Spending 2008-09 |
Planned Spending 2009-10 |
Total Authorities 2009-10 |
Actual Spending 2009-10 |
Variance(s) | |
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Total Grants | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Contributions |
0.3 |
2.9 |
9.6 |
12.1 |
12.1 |
-2.5 |
Total Other types of transfer payments | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Program Activity(ies) |
0.3 |
2.9 |
9.6 |
12.1 |
12.1 |
-2.5 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): The variance is due to the transfer of funds between the AICFI program and the Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative.
Audit Completed or Planned: An audit was completed in 2007-08.
Evaluation Completed or Planned: An evaluation was completed in 2009-10.
An evaluation is planned for 2013-14.
Start Date: July 2007
End Date: March 31, 2012
Description: On July 16, 2007, the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans announced the Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (PICFI), which is designed to support increased First Nations participation in integrated commercial fisheries, where all commercial harvesters fish under common and transparent rules, a higher standard of accountability for all resource users, and strengthened collaboration and cooperation amongst all fishery interests.
PICFI is a $175 million, 5-year initiative, developed to support the implementation of much needed reforms which includes the following four distinct yet integrated elements:
Strategic Outcome: Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture
Results Achieved: Access Relinquishment Element
Access Distribution
Co-Management Element
Enhanced Accountability Element
Capacity Building Element
Expression of Interest (EOI) Application Phase (Step 1 of PICFI)
Evaluation Processes and Teams
Training
Business and Training Plan Development (Step 2 of PICFI)
Legal Entity Formation / Project Implementation (Steps 3 and 4 PICFI)
Program Activity: Fisheries and Aquaculture Management
Actual Spending 2007-08 |
Actual Spending 2008-09 |
Planned Spending 2009-10 |
Total Authorities 2009-10 |
Actual Spending 2009-10 |
Variance(s) | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Grants | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Contributions |
12.2 |
26.3 |
38.9 |
32.6 |
23.2 |
15.7 |
Total Other types of transfer payments | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Program Activity(ies) |
12.2 |
26.3 |
38.9 |
32.6 |
23.2 |
15.7 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): The variance is due to a re-profile of $9.5 million to future years, a funding loan to the Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative program and a general lapse.
Audit Completed or Planned: An audit was completed in 2007-08.
Evaluation Completed or Planned: An evaluation is planned for 2010-11.
Start Date: September 2009
End Date: March 31, 2010
Description: This is one of two programs to support Canada's Atlantic Lobster Fishery. This short-term, one year, grant program was provided to qualified low-income lobster licence holders in Atlantic Canada and Quebec (individuals) who experienced financial hardship due to the global economic downtown of 2007-2009. In the case of Aboriginal Communal Licences, assistance was provided to the Aboriginal organization licence holder authorized to fish lobster.
Strategic Outcome: Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture
Results Achieved: During the course of the program, 1,703 applications were approved for a grant in an amount determined by their recorded lobster landed values for 2008-09.
Program Activity: Fisheries and Aquaculture Management
Actual Spending 2007-08 |
Actual Spending 2008-09 |
Planned Spending 2009-10 |
Total Authorities 2009-10 |
Actual Spending 2009-10 |
Variance(s) | |
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Total Grants | — | — |
14.0 |
14.0 |
8.6 |
5.4 |
Total Contributions | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Other types of transfer payments | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Program Activity(ies) | — | — |
14.0 |
14.0 |
8.6 |
5.4 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): The variance is the result higher volume landings by harvesters than were forecast when the program was designed. This increase in landed amount mitigated in part the lower price and resulted in a lesser decrease in landed value in 2009 than expected, which is directly linked to the amount of payments made under this program.
Audit Completed or Planned
Evaluation Completed or Planned: An implementation review of this program was completed in June 2010, titled Review of Short Term Transitional Measures and Atlantic Lobster Sustainability Measures.
Start Date: September 2009
End Date: March 31, 2014
Description: The Atlantic Lobster Sustainability Measures (ALSM) program supports the restructuring of Canada's Atlantic Lobster Fishery. The ALSM will provide support for the development and implementation of lobster sustainability plans which will help the fishery to make changes that will enhance its economic prosperity (through self-rationalization) and long-term sustainability (through mandatory and possible, additional conservation measures).
ALSM is a five-year, $50M initiative with an overall goal to support the implementation of sustainability plans within Lobster Fishing Areas by providing funding to supplement and help leverage other sources of funds obtained by harvesters, such as provincial programs, financial institutions, etc. The outcomes of sustainability plans will help achieve the conservation measures necessary for a sustainable future and enable and provide incentive for the long-term structural change needed within the lobster fishery. This structural change, through rationalization, is necessary to improve the economic viability across the sector and help ensure long term sustainability. An economically viable sector will, in turn, be more willing to invest in strengthened conservation measures. In addition, when self-rationalization is on a significant scale, it may provide conservation benefits as well as economic benefits.
Strategic Outcome: Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture
Results Achieved: Following the late September 2009 announcement launching the Atlantic Lobster Sustainability Measures, the program was operationalized with Atlantic and Quebec regions meeting with their respective fish harvester organizations. As a result, two Sustainability Plans and two Funding Proposals were developed and approved by March 31, 2010.
Program Activity: Fisheries and Aquaculture Management
Actual Spending 2007-08 |
Actual Spending 2008-09 |
Planned Spending 2009-10 |
Total Authorities 2009-10 |
Actual Spending 2009-10 |
Variance(s) | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Grants | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Contributions | — | — |
3.9 |
6.5 |
3.2 |
0.7 |
Total Other types of transfer payments | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Program Activity(ies) | — | — |
3.9 |
6.5 |
3.2 |
0.7 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): The variance is due to re-profile of $2.6 million and a general lapse.
Audit Completed or Planned
Evaluation Completed or Planned: An evaluation is planned for 2013-14.
An implementation review of this program was completed in June 2010, titled Review of Short Term Transitional Measures and Atlantic Lobster Sustainability Measures.
Start date: February 2001
End date: None
Description: The Pacific Salmon Endowment Fund, supported by a $30 million federal endowment from Fisheries and Oceans Canada in 1999 (TB approval), and managed by a non profit organization (Pacific Salmon Endowment Fund Society), uses interest income proceeds from the fund to support specific plans and activities managed by the Pacific Salmon Foundation to sustain salmon resources and their habitat. The mission of the Pacific Salmon Endowment Fund is to: conserve and rebuild Pacific salmon populations through strategic and focused efforts where people and resources are mobilized to work together to achieve common goals.
Strategic Outcome: Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture
Program Activity: Fisheries and Aquaculture Management
Summary of Annual Plans of Recipient: —
Link to Recipient's Website: —
Actual Spending 2007-08 | Actual Spending 2008-09 | Planned Spending 2009-101 | Total Authorities 2009-10 | Actual Spending 2009-10 | Variance(s) |
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— | — | — | — | — | — |
1 The 2010-11 Report on Plans and Priorities indicated that the Pacific Salmon Endowment Fund Forecast Spending for 2009-10 would be $1.0 million. The $1.0 million in Forecast Spending is for the Fraser Basin Initiative administered by the Pacific Salmon Foundation but is considered a separate initiative.
Comment(s) on Variance(s): —
Significant Evaluation finds by the recipient during the reporting year and future plan: —
Significant Audit findings by the recipient during the reporting year and future plan: —
Start date: January 2007
End date: None
Description: The Atlantic Salmon Endowment Fund is a one time conditional grant that will be invested in order to provide long-term funding for the operation of the Atlantic Salmon Conservation Foundation (ASCF). The ASCF will invest the funds and use the income to assist community groups in the restoration, protection and improved conservation of the Atlantic salmon resource in Atlantic Canada and Quebec. This will promote projects in research, conservation, habitat restoration and enhancement for the attainment of healthy and sustainable wild Atlantic salmon stocks and the projects the ASCF funds.
Strategic Outcome: Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture
Program Activity: Fisheries and Aquaculture Management
Summary of Annual Plans of Recipient: The Atlantic Salmon Conservation Foundation.
Link to Recipient's Website: The Atlantic Salmon Conservation Foundation.
Actual Spending 2007-08 | >Actual Spending 2008-09 | Planned Spending 2009-10 | Total Authorities 2009-10 | Actual Spending 2009-10 | Variance(s) |
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— | — | — | — | — | — |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): —
Significant Evaluation finds by the recipient during the reporting year and future plan: —
Significant Audit findings by the recipient during the reporting year and future plan: —
Name of Lead Department(s): Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Lead Department Program Activity: Oceans Management
Start Date: April 1, 2007
End Date: March 31, 2012
Total Federal Funding Allocation (Start to End Date): $61.5 million
Description (including Funding Agreement): Building on the achievements of the Oceans Action Plan, the Health of the Oceans Initiative is a five-year, $61.5 million commitment by five departments — Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Transport Canada, Environment Canada, Parks Canada and Indian and Northern Affairs Canada — to improve the health of the ocean environment. For its part, DFO will receive $23.2 million to support its protection and conservation work. Key DFO initiatives include establishing six new Marine Protected Areas (MPA) under the Oceans Act, advancing a national MPA network, conducting scientific research to support designation of the new MPAs, creating four new national Oceans Centres of Expertise, and enhancing spill-response capacity and emergency planning in the Arctic Ocean. For a complete list, see the table below.
DFO will co-ordinate the entire Health of the Oceans initiative. This will include bi-annual performance monitoring, the preparation of summary annual reports and preparation for a final summative evaluation.
Shared Outcome(s):
Governance Structure(s): This initiative is subject to interdepartmental government through the Assistant Deputy Ministers Interdepartmental Committee on Oceans, supported by a shadow Director General Committee. This Governance structure reviews the initiatives on a regular basis including review and approval of annual reports to Ministers on the progress of this initiative.
Federal Partners/Program Activity | Names of Programs for Federal Partners | Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) | Planned Spending 2009-10 | Actual Spending 2009-10 | Expected Results 2009-10 |
Results Achieved 2009-10 |
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Fisheries and Oceans | ||||||
Oceans Management | Federal Marine Protected Areas Strategy Implementation in DFO | 1,250.0 | 250.0 | 218.11 | Advance the creation by 2012 of a Federal Network of Marine Protected Areas that contributes to the health of Canada's oceans, established and managed within an integrated oceans management framework. | F/P/T collaboration through workshops, meetings and conference calls, particularly in the development of a national Framework for Canada's MPA network. Finalized an internal document entitled the "Federal Guide to Collaborative Planning of Marine Protected Areas” to foster collaboration amongst the three federal marine protected area agencies when identifying and selecting potential marine protected areas. |
Development of a Federal-Provincial-Territorial MPA Network | 2,500.0 | 725.0 | 701.32 | Significant progress in planning and advancement of a National (federal-provincial-territorial) Marine Protected Area Network in Canada's three oceans. | Development of a Policy Framework for Canada's national network of MPAs, including Questions & Answers. Engagement Strategy was developed to ensure adequate and appropriate level of stakeholder involvement in the Framework's development. The inventory of Federal-provincial-territorial (F/P/T) MPAs in Canada, in collaboration with F/P/T colleagues, has been completed. It has been summarized in an MPA "Spotlight" report to be release on World Oceans Day (8 June 2010). Cooperated with DFO Science sector in planning a June 2009 National CSAS workshop on MPA network design.There will ultimately be 13 bioregional networks of MPAs in Canada's network of MPAs. |
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Arctic Council - Ecosystem Projects | 1,000.0 | 275.0 | 146.23 | A State of the Arctic Basin Report and use of common eco-system monitoring strategies in shared and boundary waters by 2012; Canada's participation in expert workshops and major conferences on ecosystem approach for advancing EBM concepts and approaches, promoting Canada's leadership in EBM applied to the Arctic, and sharing information and practices with other circumpolar countries, including US; Article on EBM in Canada's Arctic published in expert journals or workshop proceedings; A suite of indicators for monitoring and assessing ecosystem status and trends, socio-economic aspects and governance structures in place in Arctic; and; The Arctic Council's Report on Best Practices in Ecosystem-based Oceans management in the Arctic (key product of the 2009 Ministerial Meeting) |
A working map of Arctic large marine ecosystems (LMEs) was developed and will serve as the basis for the development of summary documents outlining the state and condition of biodiversity within the LME. Domestic discussions were undertaken to review the usefulness of the US Canada Pilot project in the Beaufort Sea which aims to test the LME indicators by applying them to monitor, assess and report on marine ecosystems for management purposes. |
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Oceans Centres of Expertise (Coastal, Corals, Data Integration, TEK) | 3,000.0 | 700.0 | 751.94 | Establishment of four centres of excellence. Development and implementation of common tools and approaches in the five LOMAs to protect deep sea corals and sponge reefs, incorporate traditional knowledge, develop information management and exchange standards and accelerate progress in addressing coastal management issues. | Centres of Expertise established in 2008-09. In 2009-10, the COEs have broadened engagement with stakeholders: academics, NGOs, communities, provinces, private sector, etc., as applicable. Consulted with stakeholders and other experts (including international experts) to inform development of tools and mechanisms, establishment of yearly deliverables and activities and next steps. Published a Status Report on Coral and Sponge Conservation in Canada which provides a broad overview of the relevant policy, legislation, conservation, science and research. Three regions (Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Pacific LOMAs) have drafted initial reports on the state of the oceans - these are to be published in the next fiscal year. |
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Collaboration with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) | 213.0 | 42.6 | 42.6 | Greater contribution by environmental non-governmental organizations to the Health of the Oceans | WWF-Canada participates in meetings, workshops and committees by providing input and expertise on activities of the DFO Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Region: Development and identification of conservation priorities associated with the Placentia Bay/Grand Banks Large Oceans Management Area (PB/GB LOMA), including a risk assessment Planning process of the PB/GB Integrated Management Plan Marine Protected Areas planning and Area of Interest (AOI) selection process for the PB/GB LOMA Cod recovery planning Development and implementation of a Cold Water Coral Conservation Strategy National Science Advisory Process concerning the occurrence, sensitivity, and ecological function of corals, sponges, and hydrothermal vents Review existing NL region coral data; Identify research gaps and opportunities; and Identify long-term objectives |
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Gulf of Maine (at DFO) | 750.0 | 147.5 | 132.65 | This initiative builds on the existing successful trans-boundary collaboration and management of Groundfish stocks through the Canada-U.S. Steering Committee, and the excellent cooperation between states and provinces through the Gulf of Maine Council. Based on DFO's national standard, a literature review and project work plan for a joint CA-US Bay of Fundy/Gulf of Maine Ecosystem Overview and Assessment Report was developed as part of the 2005 Oceans Action Plan. | A joint peer review process of the Ecosystem Overview has been established under the direction of the Canada US Transboundary Steering Committee Plan to develop a State of the Environment Report (SOER). This report will build on the Ecosystem Overview Report and will identify key priorities for the Bay of Fundy/Gulf of Maine through a collaborative partnership with the Gulf of Maine Council. A Context Document for the report has been prepared and a format for the SOER has been approved. Initial theme papers topics have been identified and some have been completed in draft format. Discussions are underway to explore linkages between regional coastal and oceans governace mechanisms in Canada and the US. |
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Marine Protected Areas Establishment | 5,250.0 | 1,500.0 | 1,495.96 | Six new MPAs will be designated by 2012 and a national monitoring and reporting system will be implemented for all Oceans Act MPAs. | All regions have analysed their existing Ecological and Biological Significant Areas (EBSAs) to outline a list of candidate Areas of Interest (AOIs). Regions conducted consultations seeking support for the designation of one AOI. 6 out of 7 regions have identified and initialled an AOI site for further analytical work, namely the AOI overview and assessment reports. |
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Habitat Management | Integrated Management and Canadian Environmental Assessment Act Assessment Tools Linkages | 1,450.0 | 425.0 | 313.67 | Processes and tools developed to support integrated oceans management and promote Health of the Oceans bridged with Canadian Environmental Assessment Act project-specific environmental assessment and strategic environmental assessment to address ecosystem-level cumulative impacts. | Analysis of CEAA in relationship to integrated management (IM) was conducted - this provided an understanding of CEAA and how it relates to oceans and coastal management. Presentations to diverse groups were conducted to demonstrate benefits and opportunities for application of IM tools and processes. Advancements made on the development of methodologies for the identification of social and cultural spatial values as a unified tool in support of improved environmental assessment and Integrated Oceans Management. Development of guidance in the preparation of Pathways of Effects models to enhance understanding of specific and cumulative effects impacts of human use activities in coastal and marine ecosystems. |
Science for Healthy and Productive Aquatic Ecosystems | Ecosystem Science Support and Advice on Health of the Oceans | 5,500.0 | 1,100.0 | 1,100.0 | Science advice on Marine Protected Areas and on priority sector-specific impacts and mitigation. | Science advice completed regarding the design parameters of the MPA network. Sound scientific footing provided for a number of the HOTO initiatives: MPA designation (including Ecosystem Overview Reports, Eclolgically and biologically significant areas (EBSAs) and monitoring (including indicators and thresholds), MPA network design, state of the ocean reporting, etc. |
Canadian Coast Guard | Spill Capacity and Emergency Response Strategy | 2,260.0 | 750.0 | 1,061.08 | Canada's spill response capacity in the Arctic assessed, equipment procured and systems established to respond to the unique risks. | The acquisition of containers, shore kits and beach flushing kits was completed. Identification of sites in communities for equipment location and the site requirements has been completed. CCG is planning for the distribution of the systems to the communities - to be completed in 2010-11. |
Environment Canada | ||||||
Biodiversity and Corporate services | Federal Marine Protected Areas Strategy - Implementation in EC | 1,250.0 | 250.0 | 161.69 | Advance the creation by 2012 of a Federal Network of Marine Protected Areas that contributes to the health of Canada's oceans, established and managed within an integrated oceans management framework. | Continued collaboration with Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Parks Canada: Provided input into the final version of the "Federal Guide to Collaborative Planning of Marine Protected Areas”. Participated in workshops to provide status updates and/or inform the planning and progress of the national marine protected area network planning (bioregional network planning). Development of an inventory of existing FPT marine protected areas. The inventory was summarized and compiled into a document entitled "Spotlight on Marine Protected Areas in Canada". Expanded on the Conservation Areas Reporting and Tracking System (CARTS) to create one central database for all marine protected areas in Canada - CARTS Marine. Development of an associated interface for the planning, reviewing and reporting of marine protected areas in Canada Coordinated and/or provided input into the planning of Oceans Day events, including a video project presenting the MPA concept, public events at the Canadian Museum of Nature and an evening reception on Parliament Hill. Advanced an Education and Engagement Strategy and scoped target audiences. Provided input into the development of outreach tools such as booklets, posters and web Portal. |
Marine Wildlife Areas Establishment | 2,000.0 | 507.0 | 471.710 | Both the National Wildlife Area at Sable Island and Marine Wildlife Area at Scott Islands will be ready for designation by 2012, and a contribution will have been made to the Federal Marine Protected Area Network building process. |
Scott Island Discussions on Terms of Reference for Steering Committee were undertaken with other federal departments, First Nations and the Province of BC. Draft terms of reference for Advisory Committee have been developed. An analysis and literature reviews of ecological and socio-economic information were undertaken. Meetings were held with First Nations, ENGOs, local and regional government to provide information on the status of the designation and to solicit input on their level of engagement.
A federal-provincial task force was struck in January of 2010 to review the option of designating Sable Island as a National Wildlife Area versus a National Park. A recommendation to the Minister was made for designation as a National Park. Environment Canada's role will change to one of meditating the transfer of facilities and land administration from DFO to Parks Canada and assisting with the development of a management plan and associated consultations. |
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Improved knowledge and information on weather and environmental conditions influence decision making and Corporate services | Sable Island Weather Station | 4,000.0 | 800.0 | 800.0 | The risk of loss of life or property due to weather events is reduced for mariners, Canadian citizens and the international community, by producing more accurate weather forecasts and warnings using data from the Sable Island Weather Station. The understanding of upper atmospheric conditions and the flow of airborne pollutants and greenhouse gases is improved, by enabling scientific research through the continued existence of the Sable Island weather Station infrastructure. The unique and fragile ecosystem of Sable Island is conserved by protecting it from human degradation. |
Maintenance and repairs of facilities and infrastructure have been carried out to ensure functionality of the weather station. On-going support provided to operate upper air and surface weather programs as well as atmospheric and other scientific research programs. Provided facility support including building space, transportation, electricity, water, communications and tools. Provided municipal services including electricity/energy generation; water supply; sewage disposal; waste disposal; transport and storage; transportation of freight, supplies, equipment and personnel; communication and data services; and road maintenance. Planning and education activities were carried out. Emergency and safety services provided to local operators, visitors, as well as other federal departments and industry. |
Canadians adopt approaches that ensure the sustainable use and management of natural capital and working landscapes and Corporate services | Gulf of Maine (at EC) | 751.0 | 148.0 | 148.0 | Increased support for the Gulf of Maine Council and implementation of the joint Canada-US five-year action plan that includes implementation of regional strategies for adaptation to climate change, indicators development, education and engagement and joint monitoring for toxic contaminants in the trans-boundary ecosystem. | Secretariat function was provided for the Gulf of Maine Council: conference calls; logistical and administrative support for meetings; annual work plans and budgets compiled; tracking of action items, assignments and deadlines Sampling plan for select contaminants developed and distributed; coordination of sampling program and participants; sampling initiated; and contaminant sample processing and analysis organized Coordination of committee and subcommittee conference calls for the Ecosystem Indicator Partnership; on-line 'journal entries' prepared and posted to provide information on indicator data collection and/or use in the Gulf of Maine; presentations to various stakeholders were conducted to solicit their engagement. Revised Indicator Reporting Tool released Background reports produced on possible effects of extreme precipitation and other climate change impacts on streamflow and water quality in the Gulf of Maine. |
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Heritage Places Establishment | Federal Marine Protected Area Strategy Implementation in Parks Canada | 1,250.0 | 361.0 | 230.111 | Advance the creation by 2012 of a Federal Network of Marine Protected Areas that contributes to the health of Canada's oceans, established and managed within an integrated oceans management framework. | Regional analysis and research studies have been completed to identify Parks Canada's representative marine areas in order to participate in the national network of MPAs. Continued collaboration with Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Environment Canada: Provided input into the final version of the "Federal Guide to Collaborative Planning of Marine Protected Areas”. Participated in workshops to provide status updates and/or inform the planning and progress of a national marine protected area network planning (bioregional network planning). Development of an inventory of existing federal, provincial, and territorial marine protected areas. The inventory was summarized and compiled into a document entitled "Spotlight on Marine Protected Areas in Canada". Coordinated and/or provided input into the planning of Oceans Day events/activities. Advanced an Education and Engagement Strategy and scoped target audiences. Provided input into the development of outreach tools such as booklets, posters and web Portal. Hosted a workshop to develop the Public Outreach Education Strategy for the national network of MPAs. This meeting resulted in an action plan with specific target audiences and activities to be developed over the next few years. |
National Marine Conservation Area in Lancaster Sound | 5,000.0 | 1,250.0 | 012 | By 2012, achieve a full understanding of the feasibility of establishing a National Marine Conservation Area in Lancaster Sound with the support of Inuit, Nunavut and key sectoral stakeholders, leading to the conservation of a significant representative component of Canada's marine environment and a clear demonstration of Arctic sovereignty in the Northwest Passage. | A Memorandum of Understanding between Government of Canada, Government of Nunavut and Qikiqtani Inuit respecting a study to examine the feasibility of establishing a national marine conservation area in Lancaster Sound was signed in December 2009. Work and trilateral meeting are continuing with respect to matters such as staffing, study area limits, and project completion | |
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Transportation Safety and Security and Internal Services | Enforcement of Ballast Water Regulations | 4,500.0 | 966.5 | 1,010.213 | Enforcement of regulations that minimize the risk of harmful aquatic organisms and pathogens from being introduced through ship ballast water to waters under Canadian jurisdiction. | Provided equipment required to verify compliance with regulations, developed tools to assess risk of ballast water drawn from specific ports and developing treatment options for ballast water. Updates to the ballast water enforcement program were done in 2009-10 and a national work group comprised of Regional inspectors was held in Ottawa and follow up trips to Quebec and Halifax. New ballast water test equipment for inspectors was purchased. Studies were completed to support the ongoing regulatory development work Ratified the IMO Ballast Water Management Convention Updated the national ballast water database with the backlog of reporting forms from vessels. This data is used by both inspectors for enforcment and scientists for their work in invaisive species. All ballast water reports received from inbound vessels were screened by inspectors and action was taken as required to bring any vessels into compliance with the regulations. Initial tank compliance of vessels coming from overseas continues to be very high, at 97% with corrective action taken for the remaining 3% |
Pollution Prevention - Surveillance | 13,000.0 | 3,181.6 | 3,181.6 | Enforcement of Canada's pollution prevention regulations in the Pacific, Arctic, East Coast Waters, the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the St. Lawrence Estuary. | Three NASP aircraft conducted surveillance in Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario and Pacific Region. TC completed a total of 2274.1 productive patrol hours nationally for 2009/10. The number of spills detected during 2009-10 was 109. |
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Pollution Prevention - Dash 7 Outfitting | 5,000.0 | 100.0 | 167.314 | Enforcement of Canada's pollution prevention regulations in the Pacific, Arctic, East Coast Waters, the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the St. Lawrence Estuary. Modernization of the current Dash 7 surveillance aircraft to a standard equal to the Dash 8 surveillance aircraft dedicated for use on the East and West Coast. | The Maritime Surveillance System has been installed on the Dash 7 pollution surveillance aircraft. Training, installation and technical support have been completed. The Dash 7 aircraft was deployed to the Arctic on June 29 and conducted surveillance in support ot pollution, ice, marine security and Fisheries initiatives The Central and Arctic Marine Aerial Reconnaissance Team provided 513.7 productive patrol hours during 2009-10. The project is now completed. |
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Arctic International Marine Shipping Assessment | 550.0 | 50.0 | 153.315 | An assessment of projected shipping activities and the associated environmental, social and economic impacts and risks as reduced sea ice may lead to increased marine transport in the Arctic | The report was completed in the previous fiscal year. Funds received for this year were used to publish the English version of the AMSA report and to translate the report into French and Inuktituk. This project is now completed. |
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Pollution Prevention - Ship Waste Reduction Strategy | 800.0 | 200.0 | 172.516 | Adequate reception facilities for wastes; appropriate legislation and standards | The Vessel Waste Technology Study contract was awarded to a contractor. The aim of this study is to examine available technology to manage wastes onboard vessels and in remote port communities, with the goal of providing some recommended options for large and small scale vessels and ports. A contract was awarded to PWGSC to esitimate typical quantities of wastes generated on board vessels of different sizes and types. This study will provide vessel operators and marine shore facilities with a better understanding of the quantities of wastes generated on board vessel to assist in the selection of appropriate treatment technologies. Work was undertaken to update Transport Canada's Boating Safety Guide with environmental protection information and to publish this updated guide nationally. |
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Northern land Resources | Arctic Marine Shipping Assessment/ Protection of the Arctic Marine Environment from land-based sources of pollution |
175.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | An expanded arctic regional program of action on land-based sources of pollution; a greater understanding of Aboriginal Arctic marine resource use; and a greater understanding of the social, economic and environmental impacts from changing shipping patterns on northern and aboriginal communities |
This initiative was completed in 2008-09.
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Total | 61,449.0 | 12,480.5 | 12,459.5 |
1 Balance of funds was reallocated to other Ocean Program priorities.
2 Balance of funds was reallocated to other Ocean Program priorities.
3 The need to resolve legal issues, failure to secure the collaboration of foreign partners in the planned cross-jurisdicational pilot project, and loss of the project manager all contributed to a lack of activity on this project.
4 Extra funds were allocated from A-base.
5 Salary funds were transferred to another HOTO priority to offset deficit.
6 Activities differed from one region to the next; some had positive variance while others were negative, depending on the status of their activities.
7 The variance in funds spent is due to delays in delivering activities. Alignment and education of partners mainly contributed to the delays incurred.
8 Funds were carried-over from 2008-09. The resulting balance was not all spent, a portion of the funds for 2009-10 was sumitted for a carry-forward to 2010-11.
9 Approximately 5 months of salary funds were not spent during a maternity/parental leave. Similarly, the variance in O&M can be explained by staff turnover and a resulting capacity gap.
10 The balance of funds lapsed due to delays in processing a contract.
11 Unavoidable delays in activities resulted in a carry-forward.
12 The carry-forward from 2008-09, in addition to most funds being unspent in 2009-10 resulted in a positive variance (more than the planned spending was requested for carry-forward to 2010-11). Delays in the signing of the MOU are mostly responsible for the delays for this project.
13 Additional funds were spent for this project. Major contributing factors are overtime incurred and readjustment of projects to allow for increased compliance activities.
14 Additional funds spent for this initiative were the result of a carry-forward from 2008-09.
15 “Pressure funding” was received from Transport Canada to cover costs of translation.
16 The balance of funds lapsed because of delays in awarding a contract.
Comments on Variances: See footnotes
Results Achieved by Non-federal Partners (If Applicable): n/a
Contact Information:
Harvey Brodkin
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
200 Kent Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0E6
Telephone: 613-991-6692
Email: Harvey.Brodkin@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Has the Department incorporated environmental performance considerations in its procurement decision-making processes?
Yes |
Summary of Initiatives to Incorporate Environmental Performance Considerations in Procurement Decision-making Processes
DFO continues the life-cycle assets management of personal computers on an annual basis and is in the process of instituting an E-waste campaign to:
The DFO Green Procurement policy is currently being updated to reflect current initiatives within the Government's Sustainable Development Strategy (e.g .Green House Gas Emission reduction for transportation emission). The DFO policy, links to Public Works and Government Services Canada's (PWGSC) mandatory Green Procurement Standing Offers and green procurement documentation from other government departments, including (PWGSC) and Environment Canada, are available via links on DFO's Materiel Management intranet site.
An updated listing of PWGSC Green Procurement Standing Offer supplies by commodity was prepared and will be distributed to all departmental employees in 2010-11.
Work was undertaken to create data fields in the Department's Financial Administrative System that facilitate reporting on green procurement activities.
Where feasible, DFO is supporting and promoting the purchase of hybrid vehicles.
In cooperation with PWGSC's Office of Greening Government Operations, DFO has committed to manage electrical and electronic waste more efficiently.
Results Achieved:
Data fields were modified in the Purchase Order Module of Oracle to record green procurement activities giving DFO the capacity to report on green procurement beginning in 2010-11.
Contributions to Facilitate Government-wide Implementation of Green Procurement:
Beginning in 2011-12, DFO will be able to capture Green Procurement Acquisition Card transactions for a better reporting ability that does not currently exist.
Has the Department established green procurement targets?
In progress |
Summary of Green Procurement Targets:
DFO will establish a green procurement activity baseline, using data from 2009-10, to create green procurement targets for 2010-11 and onward. Hence, the base-year for Green Procurement under the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy will be 2009-10.
Volume of procurement for 2009-10:
Number of documents issued: 435
Total dollar value: $3,912,870
Results Achieved:
The E-Waste process, led by the Office of Greening Government Operations, to re-use and re-cycle existing assets was completed in early 2010-11, and will be operational at DFO in 2011-12.
Seventh Report of the Senate Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans: Controlling Canada's Arctic Waters: Role of the Canadian Coast Guard (December 2009 and April 2010) |
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The Committee tabled this report and requested a Government Response in December 2009. This request was cancelled following the prorogation of Parliament in January 2010. In order to receive a Government Response, the Committee re-tabled the report in April 2010.
Recommendations:
Report: Government Response: |
Ninth Report of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans: Operation and Maintenance of Small Craft Harbours (Adopted by the Committee on December 8, 2009; Presented to the House on December 10, 2009) |
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Recommendations:
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Sixth Report of Senate Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans: Proposed Changes to the Convention of the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO) (November 2009) |
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Recommendation: Report: Government Response: |
Eighth Report of House of Commons Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans: Amendments to the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization Convention (Adopted by the Committee on November 17, 2009; Presented to the House on November 18, 2009; Concurred in by the House on December 10, 2009) |
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Recommendation: Report: Government Response: |
Seventh Report of House of Commons Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans: Amendments to the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization Convention(Adopted by the Committee on October 8, 2009; Presented to the House on October 19, 2009) |
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Recommendation: Report: Government Response: |
Sixth Report of House of Commons Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans: Atlantic Lobster Fishery (Adopted by the Committee on June 16, 2009; Presented to the House on June 18, 2009) |
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Recommendations:
Report: Government Response: |
Fifth Report of Senate Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans: Crisis in the Lobster Fishery (June 2009) |
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Fourth Report of Senate Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans: Nunavut Marine Fisheries: Quotas and Harbours (June 2009) |
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Recommendations:
Report: Government Response: |
Fifth Report of House of Commons Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans: Atlantic Lobster Fishery (Adopted by the Committee on May 7, 2009; Presented to the House on May 13, 2009) |
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Recommendation: Report: Government Response: |
Fourth Report of House of Commons Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans: European Legislative Actions regarding the Canadian Seal Harvest (Adopted by the Committee on May 5, 2009; Presented to the House on May 6, 2009; Concurred in by the House on May 11, 2009) |
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Recommendation: Report: Government Response: |
Second Report of Senate Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans: Rising to the Arctic Challenge: Report on the Canadian Coast Guard (May 2009) |
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Recommendations:
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Chapter 2-Intellectual Property |
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2009 Spring Report of the Auditor General of Canada Externally generated intellectual property Recommendation: Response: Recommendation: Response: Recommendation: Response:
Fisheries and Oceans Canada will include standardized intellectual property clauses in all procurement contracts. |
Internally generated intellectual property |
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Recommendation: Response: Recommendation: Response: Recommendation: Response: The Department intends, over the next 6 to 12 months, to raise awareness among staff of the potential value of intellectual property associated with scientific papers, including software and data products that are subject to copyright and technology that might be disclosed therein. It is believed that enhanced awareness among staff on the potential value of intellectual property will substantially contribute to addressing the recommendation as staff would generally be better informed and more cautious about publishing any copyright material that might jeopardize the commercialization of the copyright material or of any invention described therein. |
Chapter 3-Health and Safety in Federal Office Buildings |
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2009 Spring Report of the Auditor General of Canada Fire safety planning and fire emergency organization Recommendation: Response: Recommendation: Response: Recommendation: Response: |
Chapter 1-Protecting Fish Habitat |
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2009 Spring Report of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development Recommendation: Response: Recommendation: Response: Fisheries and Oceans Canada will continue to work with proponents to design and implement follow-up monitoring studies. Between now and the end of 2011, the Department will review and develop standard scientific methodologies to examine the effectiveness of compensation in achieving the no net loss guiding principle so that these methodologies can be used by proponents when designing monitoring studies. Recommendation: Response: Recommendation: Response: Recommendation: Response: Recommendation: Response: Recommendation: Response: |
Chapter 1-Evaluating the Effectiveness of Programs |
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2009 Fall Report of the Auditor General of Canada Recommendation: Response: Recommendation: Response: Recommendation: Response: |
Annual Report on Environmental Petitions |
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2009 Fall Report of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development |
Office of the Comptroller General Horizontal Internal Audit of Corporate Risk Profiles in Large Departments and Agencies |
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Horizontal Internal Audit of Corporate Risk Profiles in Large Departments and Agencies Recommendation: Response: Recommendation: Response: Recommendation: Response: |
Office of the Comptroller General Horizontal Internal Audit of High Risk Expenditure Controls in Large Departments and Agencies |
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Horizontal Internal Audit of High Risk Expenditure Controls in Large Departments and Agencies Recommendation: Response: Recommendation: Response: Recommendation: Response: Recommendation: Response: |
Note: These refer to other external audits conducted by the Public Service Commission of Canada or the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages.
Name of Internal Audit | Audit Type | Status | Completion Date |
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Departmental Succession Planning | Human Resources | Completed | June 2009 |
Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management | Program Management | Completed | June 2009 |
Conservation and Protection | Program Management | Completed | June 2009 |
Salmonid Enhancement Program Contracting Practices | Financial Management Controls | Completed | September 2009 |
Management Control Framework Supporting Senior Management Committee Information for Decision-Making | Program Management | Completed | September 2009 |
Academic Research Contribution | Contribution | Completed | January 2010 |
Salmon Sub-Committee Contribution Program | Contribution | Completed | January 2010 |
Pacific Salmon Foundation & T. “Buck” Suzuki Environmental Foundation Contribution Programs | Contribution | Completed | January 2010 |
At-sea Mentoring Initiative and First Nations Fisheries Operations Management Initiative | Program Management | Completed | March 2010 |
Environmental Response Services | Program Management | Completed | March 2010 |
Classification | Human Resources | Completed | June 2010 |
Marine Communications and Traffic Services | Program Management | Completed | June 2010 |
Small Craft Harbours | Program Management | Planning | December 2010 |
Management of Information Technology | Program Management | Planning | December 2010 |
Business Continuity Planning | Internal Services | Planning | December 2010 |
Accounts Verification | Financial Management Controls | Planned | March 2011 |
Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan | Program Management | Postponed | 2012-13 |
Completed internal audits are available at Audits.
Name of Evaluation | Program Activity |
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Status | Completion Date |
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Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management Program | Fisheries and Aquaculture Management | Value for money | Complete | April 2009 |
Aboriginal Inland Habitat Program | Habitat Management | Value for money | Complete | April 2009 |
Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (Interdepartmental-Environment Canada) | Internal Services | Formative | Complete | April 2009 |
Academic Research Contribution Program | Science for Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture | Value for money | Complete | September 2009 |
Canada's Submission to the Commission on the limits of the Continental Shelf under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the sea | Science for Safe and Accessible Waterways | Formative | Complete | September 2009 |
Fleet Operational Readiness | Canadian Coast Guard | Value for money | Complete | September 2009 |
Salmonid Enhancement Program | Fisheries and Aquaculture Management | Summative | Complete | September 2009 |
Habitat Stewardship Program (Interdepartmental – Environment Canada) | Habitat Management | Summative | Complete | December 2009 |
Strategic Environmental Assessment (Interdepartmental Evaluation – Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency on behalf of the Privy Council Office) – Cabinet Directive | Internal Services | Summative | Complete | December 2009 |
Life-cycle and Asset Management Services | Canadian Coast Guard | Value for Money | Complete | February 2010 |
Pacific Salmon Foundation/T. Buck Suzuki – Contribution | Fisheries and Aquaculture Management | Value for Money | Complete | February 2010 |
Yukon Salmon Sub-committee – Contribution | Fisheries and Aquaculture Management | Value for Money | Compete | April 2010 |
Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative — Contribution | Fisheries and Aquaculture Management | Formative/Value for Money | Complete | May 2010 |
Building Public Confidence in Pesticide Regulation and Improving Access to Pest Management (Led by Pest Management Regulatory Agency) | Science for Healthy and Productive Aquatic Ecosystems | Summative | In progress | 2010-11 |
Ice Breaking Services | Canadian Coast Guard | Value for Money | In Progress | 2010-11 |
International Fisheries Conservation | Fisheries and Aquaculture Management | Value for Money | In Progress | 2010-11 |
National Aquatic Animal Health Program (Led by Canadian Food Inspection Agency) | Science for Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture | Value for Money | In Progress | 2010-11 |
Ocean Climate | Science for Healthy and Productive Aquatic Ecosystems | Value for Money | In Progress | 2010-11 |
Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative – Contribution | Fisheries and Aquaculture Management | Formative/Value for Money | In Progress | 2010-11 |
Science Renewal | Science for Healthy and Productive Aquatic Ecosystems | Value for Money | In Progress | 2010-11 |
Coast Guard College | Canadian Coast Guard | Value for Money | Deferred | 2011-12 |
Completed evaluations are available at Evaluations.