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STRATEGIC OUTCOME: Protection from preventable health risks related to food safety or the transmission of animal diseases to humans |
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PROGRAM ACTIVITY: Food Safety and Public Health |
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PROGRAM SUB-ACTIVITY: 2.1a Managing food safety risks |
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EXPECTED RESULT: Food safety incidents in non-federally registered facilities and food products produced in them are addressed. |
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Indicator |
Performance Target |
Change 2007-2008 |
Extent to which projects are developed to address major health risks identified through the science committee process in the area of chemical, microbiological, allergen and nutritional hazards. |
Inspection strategies are developed to address 100% of major health risks identified through the science committees. |
Refined indicator and target |
STRATEGIC OUTCOME: Protection of consumers through a fair and effective food, animal and plant regulatory regime that supports competitive domestic and international markets |
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PROGRAM ACTIVITY: Science and Regulation |
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PROGRAM SUB-ACTIVITY: 2.2a Promoting science-based regulation |
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EXPECTED RESULT: The Agency contributes to the development and implementation of international rules, standards and agreements and arrangements through international negotiations. |
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Indicator |
Performance Target |
Change 2007-2008 |
Extent to which the international regulatory framework reflects Agency and stakeholders' priorities and needs. |
100% of newly concluded international SPS-related agreements for which the CFIA is the lead for Canada are coherent and science-based. |
New 2007-2008 |
100% of the international plant health standards adopted this fiscal year underwent consultation and feedback was provided to the relevant standard-setting organization. |
New 2007-2008 |
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EXPECTED RESULT: The Agency applies sound and current science to the development of national standards, operational methods and procedures. |
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Indicator |
Performance Target |
Change 2007-2008 |
Extent to which the Agency's standards, operational methods and procedures reflect sound and current science. |
100% of newly completed SPS-related standards, operational methods, policies, guidelines, handbooks and procedures reflect sound and coherent science. |
New 2007-2008 |
National standard setting, program and policy design/redesign, and risk mitigation strategies are informed by sound and current science. |
New 2007-2008 |
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PROGRAM SUB-ACTIVITY: 2.2b Maintaining an effective regulatory framework |
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EXPECTED RESULT: Transparent, outcome-based and science-based domestic regulatory framework is maintained |
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Indicator |
Performance Target |
Change 2007-2008 |
Extent to which the CFIA's mandate and activities are supported by Acts and regulations that reflect priorities and requirements of the Agency and its stakeholders. |
100% of newly passed legislation and regulations (SPS-related) are transparent, outcome-based, science-based and are deemed to have responded to new technologies, emerging threats and public priorities. |
New 2007-2008 |
PROGRAM SUB-ACTIVITY: 2.2c Protecting consumers and the marketplace from unfair practices |
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EXPECTED RESULT: Deceptive and unfair market practices are deterred. |
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Indicator |
Performance Target |
Change 2007-2008 |
Extent to which non-pedigreed seed samples comply with CFIA quality standards. |
≥85% compliance |
Refined indicator |
Extent to which pedigreed seed samples comply with CFIA quality standards. |
≥95% compliance |
Refined indicator |
Extent to which pedigreed seeds tested comply with standards for varietal purity. |
≥99% compliance |
Refined indicator |
PROGRAM SUB-ACTIVITY: 2.2d Certifying exports |
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EXPECTED RESULT: Other governments' import requirements are met. |
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Indicator |
Performance Target |
Change 2007-2008 |
Extent to which plant export shipments meet the receiving country's phytosanitary requirements. |
≥99% of plant export shipments meet the import requirements. |
New 2007-2008 |
STRATEGIC OUTCOME: A sustainable plant and animal resource base |
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PROGRAM ACTIVITY: Animal and Plant Resource Protection |
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PROGRAM SUB-ACTIVITY: 2.3a Protecting Canada's crops and forests |
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EXPECTED RESULT: Entry and domestic spread of regulated plant diseases and pests are controlled. |
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Indicator |
Performance Target |
Change |
Extent to which Agency data indicates the entry of new regulated diseases and pests into Canada (Listed diseases/pests in the Regulated Pest List for Canada). |
Preventing the entry of new regulated diseases and pests into Canada through regulated pathways is effectively managed based on risk. |
Refined target |
Change in the presence of plant diseases or pests beyond the regulated areas. |
Preventing the spread of regulated plant diseases and pests in Canada is effectively managed based on risk. |
Refined target |
Extent to which annual planned pest surveys are completed in accordance with CFIA pest specific detection protocols. |
100% of the overall annual planned pest surveys are completed / deemed acceptable per CFIA pest specific detection protocols. |
Refined indicator |
EXPECTED RESULTS: Industry complies with federal acts and regulations concerning Canada's crops and forests. |
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Indicator |
Performance Target |
Change |
Extent to which bulk-blend fertilizers comply with efficacy standards and fertilizer-pesticide samples tested, comply with safety standards (non-biotechnology product). |
≥95% compliance rate for bulk blend fertilizer samples tested, based on efficacy standards (non-biotechnology product). |
Refined indicator and target |
≥95% compliance rate for fertilizer-pesticide samples tested, based on safety and efficacy standards (non-biotechnology product). |
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Extent to which fertilizers and supplement sample tests (heavy metal, pathogen, and pesticide contamination) comply with safety standards. |
95% compliance rate for fertilizer and supplement samples tested (heavy metal, pathogen, and pesticide contamination) based on safety standards. |
Refined indicator and target |
PROGRAM SUB-ACTIVITY: 2.3b Protecting Canada's livestock and aquatic animals |
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EXPECTED RESULT: Entry and domestic spread of regulated animal diseases are controlled. |
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Indicator |
Performance Target |
Change |
Extent to which Agency data indicates the entry of new regulated animal diseases into Canada (Listed diseases in OIE). |
No evidence of entry of new regulated animal diseases into Canada through regulated pathways. |
Refined target |
Change of animals (domestic) with regulated animal disease found in Canadian herds/flocks. |
Preventing the spread of regulated animal diseases identified in Canada is effectively managed based on risk. |
Refined target |
PROGRAM SUB-ACTIVITY: 2.3c Assessing agricultural products |
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EXPECTED RESULT: Agricultural products meet the requirements of federal acts and regulations |
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Indicator |
Performance Target |
Change |
Extent to which supplement sample tests comply with efficacy standards (novel supplements). |
≥95% compliance |
Refined indicator |
29 The Feed Program is in a state of transition with several regulatory amendments in progress during 2007-2008 (Feed Ban Enhancements, Medicated Feed Regulations and Toxic Substance Regulations). These regulatory amendments will impact feed program targets and indicators during this interval. Performance indicator adjustments and/or new program design elements will be built in for the required performance reporting in the coming year.
AAFC | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada |
AI | Avian Influenza |
AP | Adventitious presence |
APF | Agricultural Policy Framework |
BCP | Business Continuity Planning Program |
BSE | Bovine spongiform encephalopathy |
CBRN | Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear |
CBSA | Canada Border Services Agency |
CCIA | Canadian Cattle Identification Agency |
CFIA | Canadian Food Inspection Agency |
CFS | Canadian Forest Service |
CGC | Canadian Grain Commission |
CODEX | Codex Alimentarius Commission |
CRSB | Canadian Regulatory System for Biotechnology |
CRTI | Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Radio-Nuclear Research and Technology Initiative |
CSGA | Canadian Seed Growers Association |
CVMA | Canadian Veterinary Medical Association |
CWD | Chronic Wasting Disease |
CWS | Canadian Wildlife Service |
DFO | Fisheries and Oceans Canada |
EC | Environment Canada |
EU | European Union |
F/P/T | Federal/provincial/territorial |
FAA | Federal Accountability Act |
FAD | Foreign Animal Disease |
FADES | Foreign Animal Disease Emergency Support |
FF&V | Fresh fruits and vegetables |
FTEs | Full-time equivalent |
HACCP | Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point |
HC | Health Canada |
HR | Human Resources |
IAS | Invasive Alien Species |
IC | Industry Canada |
IM/IT | Information Management/Information Technology |
LTCP | Long-term Capital Plan |
MAF | Management Accountability Framework |
MOU | Memorandum of Understanding |
MRRS | Management, Resources and Results Structure |
NAAHP | National Aquatic Animal Health Program |
NCE | Network of Centres of Excellence |
NPCSC | National Procurement and Contracting Services |
NRCAN | Natural Resources Canada |
OFFS | On-Farm Food Safety |
OIE | World Organisation for Animal Health |
OTF | Organic Production System Task Force |
PAA | Program Activity Architecture |
PHAC | Public Health Agency of Canada |
PMF | Performance Management Framework |
PNTs | Plants with novel traits |
PSAT | Public Security and Anti-Terrorism |
PSEPC | Public Security and Emergency Preparedness Canada |
QA | Quality Assurance |
RPP | Report on Plans and Priorities |
SARS | Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome |
SOP | Standard Operating Procedure |
SPP | Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America |
SPS | Sanitary and Phytosanitary |
SRM | Specified risk material |
S&T | Science and technology |
TBS | Treasury Board Secretariat |
TSEs | Transmissible spongiform encephalopathies |
WTO | World Trade Organization |