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Horizontal initiatives are programs or initiatives in which partners from two or more organizations have agreed under a formal funding agreement to work toward the achievement of shared outcomes.
DFO is the lead on one horizontal initiative, Health of the Oceans, which was allocated $61.4 million in federal funds over a five-year period. This initiative is discussed in detail in DFO's Report on Plans and Priorities.
Name of lead department(s): Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Lead department program activity: Oceans Management
Start date of the Horizontal Initiative: April 1, 2007
End date of the Horizontal Initiative: March 31, 2012
Total federal funding allocation (start to end date): $61.5 million
Description of the Horizontal Initiative (including funding agreement):
This initiative provides funds, as part of the National Water Strategy, over a five year period to support 22 initiatives across five departments and agencies. The goal of the initiative is to achieve progress on the health of the oceans through establishing new marine protected areas, increasing the capacity of government to enforce pollution prevention rules and to respond to environmental emergencies; and through strengthening collaborative oceans arrangements with our partners in the Arctic and in the Gulf of Maine.
Shared outcome(s):
The initiative is targeted to achieve three shared outcomes, as defined by the RMAF, namely:
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 | Federal Partner Program Activity (PA) | Names of Programs for Federal Partners | Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) | Planned Spending for 2009-10 |
Expected Results for 2009-10 |
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Fisheries and Oceans | Oceans Management | Federal Marine Protected Areas Strategy Implementation in DFO | 1,250.0 | 250.0 | 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 frame-work. |
Development of a Federal-Provincial-Territorial MPA Network | 2,500.0 | 725.0 | Significant progress in planning and advancement of a National (federal-provincial-territorial) Marine Protected Area Network in Canada's three oceans. | ||
Arctic Council - Ecosystem Projects | 1,000.0 | 275.0 |
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) |
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Oceans Centres of Expertise (Coastal, Corals, Data Integration, TEK) | 3,000.0 | 700.0 | 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. | ||
Collaboration with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) | 213.0 | 42.6 | Greater contribution by environmental non-governmental organizations to the Health of the Oceans | ||
Gulf of Maine (at DFO) | 750.0 | 147.5 | This initiative builds on the existing successful trans-boundary collaboration and management of Groundfish stocks through the CA-US Steering Committee, and the excellent cooperation between states and provinces through the Gulf of Maine Council. Based on DFO's national stan-dard, 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. | ||
Marine Protected Areas Establishment | 5,250.0 | 1,500.0 | Six new MPAs will be designated by 2012 and a national monitoring and reporting sys-tem will be implemented for all Oceans Act MPAs. | ||
Habitat Management | Integrated Management and Canadian Environmental Assessment Act Assessment Tools Linkages | 1,450.0 | 425.0 | 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. | |
Science for Healthy and Productive Aquatic Ecosystems | Ecosystem Science Support and Advice on Health of the Oceans | 5,500.0 | 1,100.0 | Science advice on Marine Protected Areas and on priority sector-specific impacts and mitigation. | |
Canadian Coast Guard | Spill Capacity and Emergency Response Strategy | 2,260.0 | 750.0 | Canada's spill response capacity in the Arctic assessed, and equipment and systems to respond to the unique risks prepared. | |
Environment Canada | Biodiversity and Corporate services | Federal Marine Protected Areas Strategy - Implementation in EC | 1,250.0 | 250.0 | 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. |
Marine Wildlife Areas Establishment | 2,000.0 | 507.0 | 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. | ||
Improved knowledge and information on weather and environmental conditions influence decision making and Corporate services | Sable Island Weather Station | 4,000.0 | 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 infra-structure. The unique and fragile eco-system of Sable Island is conserved by protecting it from human degradation. |
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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 | 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. | |
Parks Canada Agency | Heritage Places Establishment | Federal Marine Protected Area Strategy Implementation in Parks Canada | 1,250.0 | 361.0 | 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 frame-work. |
National Marine Conservation Area in Lancaster Sound | 5,000.0 | 1,250.0 | 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. | ||
Transport Canada | Transportation Safety and Security and Internal Services | Enforcement of Ballast Water Regulations | 4,500.0 | 966.5 | 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. |
Pollution Prevention - Surveillance | 13,000.0 | 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. | ||
Pollution Prevention - Dash 7 Outfitting | 5,000.0 | 100.0 | 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. | ||
Arctic International Marine Shipping Assessment | 550.0 | 50.0 | 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 | ||
Pollution Prevention - Ship Waste Reduction Strategy | 800.0 | 200.0 | Adequate reception facilities for wastes; appropriate legislation and standards | ||
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada | Northern land Resources | Arctic Marine Shipping Assessment/Protection of the Arctic Marine Environment from land-based sources of pollution | 175.0 | 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 |
Total | 61,449.0 | 12,480.5 |
Contact information:
W. Moore
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
DFO is a partner on the following horizontal initiatives led by other government departments:
Program | Lead Department | DFO Partner | Start Date | End Date of the Horizontal Initiative |
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Building Public Confidence in Pesticide Regulation and Improving Access to Pest Management Products | Health Canada | Yes | 2002-03 | 2008-09 |
Canadian Biotechnology Strategy | Industry Canada | Yes | 1998 | 2010-11 |
Invasive Alien Species Partnership Program | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, DFO, Natural Resources Canada, and EC all lead the Aquatic Invasive Species Partnership Program, but the program is administered by EC. | Yes | 2005 | 2009-10 |
International Polar Year | Indian and Northern Affairs Canada | Yes | April 1, 2007 | March 31, 2012 |
National Aquatic Animal Health Program | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | Yes | 2005 | Ongoing |
Mackenzie Gas Project (MGP) and induced oil and gas exploration and development in the NWT | Indian and Northern Affairs | Yes | Budget 2004, Budget 2005, 2004-05 | 2008-09 |
Implementation of the Act respecting the protection of wildlife species at risk in Canada | Environment Canada | Yes | 2000 | Ongoing |
20% Paper Burden Reduction Initiative | Industry Canada | Yes | March 19, 2007 | November 2008 |
Canadian Group on Earth Observations (CGEO) | Environment Canada | Yes | July 2003 | Ongoing; No new funds — annual multi-departmental contributions |
Great Lakes Basin Ecosystem Initiative | Environment Canada | Yes | April 1, 2005 | March 31, 2010 |