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Section II - Analysis of Program Activities by Strategic Outcome

As previously mentioned in this report, Transport Canada has four strategic outcomes in support of its mandate and its obligations. These are:

1. An Efficient Transportation System;
2. A Clean Transportation System;
3. A Safe Transportation System; and
4. A Secure Transportation System.

These four strategic outcomes reflect the long term and enduring benefits to Canadians that stem from Transport Canada's mandate and vision. As the Department strives towards these outcomes, we can progress in relation to expected results[12], performance indicators[13] and targets[14], as set out in Transport Canada’s Program Activity Architecture structure for 2011-2012.

Performance measurement and reporting have been used across the Department in a variety of means, with differing levels of quality, and a mixture of formats. In many cases, similar performance indicators are either described or used in disparate ways which can often lead to confusion, duplication of effort, and ultimately misalignment of plans and resources. A systematic and coordinated method for developing, communicating, monitoring and reporting performance information provides a uniform foundation to achieve strategic outcomes. In an effort to better report on results of Transport Canada programs, and to demonstrate value to Canadians, we will strengthen performance indicators in our Performance Measurement Framework linked to our Program Activity Architecture.

This section explains how we plan to meet our expected results, and presents the financial and non-financial resources that will be dedicated to each program activity. It also highlights some of our initiatives included in the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy.

2.1 Strategic Outcome: An Efficient Transportation System

An efficient transportation system requires a strong and modern marketplace policy framework and infrastructure to strengthen Canada’s long term economic competitiveness. Canada makes strategic infrastructure investments to ensure that funds are spent where they are most needed to support economic growth and improve the quality of life of its communities and better position Canada in the rapidly changing global marketplace. Transportation infrastructure initiatives create jobs, support trade and tourism, connect Canadians and attract investments. Canada promotes innovative financing arrangements for transportation infrastructure through public-private partnerships to spur innovation, better manage risks and leverage public investments to the greatest extent possible, given tight fiscal constraints in most jurisdictions.

Building on Canada’s geographic and transportation system advantages, we are developing three gateway and trade corridor strategies. Gateways link Canada to its trading partners. Corridors, in turn, link gateways to each other and to major North American markets. Targeted gateways and corridor strategies encourage public and private sectors to work together to address policy, regulatory and operational impediments to efficient, secure, safe and sustainable transportation. They also increase international partnerships through outreach and marketing to strengthen Canada’s competitiveness in the global marketplace.

Changing global trade flows, growing and aging populations and the effects of climate change all create challenges that demand new solutions to keep Canada’s transportation system efficient, accessible and productive. International collaboration, investments in research and development, and application of new innovations and advanced technologies can make our transportation system more efficient. Innovation can also address accessibility, safety and security issues, and help to reduce the environmental impact of transportation.

This Strategic Outcome is supported by three departmental priorities detailed in Section I of this report and contributes to three Government of Canada outcomes: A Fair and Secure Marketplace, A Strong Economic Growth, and An Innovative and Knowledge-based Economy.

The following four Program Activities support this Strategic Outcome:

• 2.1.1 Transportation Marketplace Frameworks;
• 2.1.2 Gateways and Corridors;
• 2.1.3 Transportation Infrastructure; and
• 2.1.4 Transportation Innovation.

The plans, expected results, performance indicators and targets as well as benefits to Canadians of these program activities are described below.

2.1.1 Program Activity: Transportation Marketplace Frameworks

Description[15]: The Transportation Marketplace Frameworks Program Activity encourages transportation efficiency by fostering a competitive and viable transportation sector. Program activities include setting the regimes governing the economic behaviour of carriers in all modes of transportation; setting the rules of governance for all the transportation infrastructure providers falling under the authority of Parliament; monitoring the transportation system; and representing the interests of Canada in international transportation fora and other international bodies.

Program Activity: Transportation Marketplace Frameworks

Human Resources (FTEs) and Planned Spending ($ millions)
2011-12		2012-13		2013-14
FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending
62	9	62	9	62	9

Program Activity Expected Results	Performance Indicators	Targets
A competitive and financially viable transportation sector through effective transportation marketplace frameworks	Percentage of founded Canadian Transportation Agency competitiveness complaints	Five percent reduction of complaints by 2011

Planning Highlights

During the planning period, the Transportation Marketplace Frameworks Program Activity will continue to assess marketplace frameworks to ensure they remain modern and responsive to emerging trends so carriers and infrastructure providers can adapt, innovate and remain competitive. We will:

• continue to implement Transport Canada’s Blue Sky International Air Policy, which reflects the evolving nature of the global aviation market and is aimed at encouraging the development of new markets, new services and sustainable competition while safeguarding Canada’s national interests;
• assess the policy frameworks for marine transportation to ensure they support the growth of the maritime commerce; and
• respond to the Rail Freight Service Review recommendations aimed at improving the efficiency, effectiveness and reliability of Canada’s rail-based logistics system.

Benefits for Canadians

The Government of Canada aims to stimulate private investments and business activities and to maintain the integrity of the Canadian marketplace. Transport Canada will contribute to a fair and secure marketplace by modernizing marketplace frameworks, which will enable efficient, competitive and viable transportation services at competitive prices to Canadians; will contribute to accessible and reliable transportation; and will support national and international trade and travel, while balancing the relationships between carriers, shippers and consumers.

2.1.2 Program Activity: Gateways and Corridors

Description[15]: Guided by the National Policy Framework for Strategic Gateways and Trade Corridors, the Gateways and Corridors Program Activity aims at supporting Canada’s international trade and international supply chains by creating more efficient, reliable and seamless trade-related transport systems in Canada. The Program sets strategies and frameworks for improving and integrating transportation networks in key regions; fosters partnerships between all levels of government and the private sector; supports and oversees projects that contribute to the increased capacity and efficiency of gateway and corridor infrastructure; develops and puts in place measures that remove impediments to the effective development of gateways and corridors; and promotes the use of gateways and corridors.

Program Activity: Gateways and Corridors

Human Resources (FTEs) and Planned Spending ($ millions)
2011-12		2012-13		2013-14
FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending
63	544	63	1,173	49	670

Program Activity Expected Results	Performance Indicators	Targets
Enhanced level of trade through Canada's strategic gateways and trade corridors	Volume of trade through Canada's strategic gateways and trade corridors	To be determined once baseline trade projection from the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada or the Trade Commission is obtained 5 years after project completion

Note: The increase in planned spending of $629 million from 2011-2012 to 2012-2013 is mainly due to an increase in planned spending on grants and contributions for the Gateways and Border Crossings Fund ($656 million). The decrease in planned spending of $503 million from 2012-2013 to 2013-2014 is due to the reduction in planned spending on the grants and contributions in the Gateways and Border Crossings Fund ($215 million), the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Transportation Infrastructure Fund ($146 million), and on the capital funding for the Detroit River International Crossing ($138 million). The full-time equivalent reduction is mainly due to the phasing out of the Gateways and Border Crossings Fund and the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Transportation Infrastructure Fund, which are due to sunset in 2013-2014.

Planning Highlights

During the planning period, the Gateways and Corridors Program Activity will advance Canada’s competitiveness by aligning major transportation systems with the most important opportunities and challenges in international commerce. Canada’s Gateways will promote a more efficient, reliable and integrated transportation system for trade. We will:

• in partnership with other federal departments and agencies, provinces and territories, municipalities and private sector stakeholders, advance the implementation of gateway strategies, namely the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative, the Ontario-Quebec Continental Gateway and Trade Corridor Strategy, the Atlantic Gateway and Trade Corridor Strategy and the value-added gateway strategy, to strengthen Canada’s competitiveness in global commerce, improve efficiencies, attract new investments to the regions, and contribute to sustained long-term economic growth; and
• invest in strategic gateways and border crossings initiatives through the Gateways and Border Crossings Fund to make the transportation system supporting international trade and investment safer, more efficient and more secure. For example, we will continue to work with Ontario, the State of Michigan and the Government of the United States of America to advance the Detroit River International Crossing project from the planning to the implementation phase. This entails completing the acquisition of properties required for the new plaza and bridge, concluding an agreement with the State of Michigan for governance and procurement of the new crossing and initiating the public-private partnership procurement process jointly with the State of Michigan.

Benefits for Canadians

The Government of Canada strives to create an environment conducive to economic growth and to promote the development of all sectors of the economy and in all regions of Canada. Canadians will benefit from the economic growth and investment generated by the gateways and corridors strategies, which will create jobs and prosperity; will strengthen trade competitiveness and attract new investment; and will develop efficient, reliable and seamless trade-related transport systems. The Department will ensure value for money for the infrastructure investments in Canada’s gateways and trade corridors.

2.1.3 Program Activity: Transportation Infrastructure

Description[15]: The Transportation Infrastructure Program Activity looks after transportation infrastructure for Canada to improve efficiency and provide service. It acts as the steward of certain commercial transportation assets operated by third parties on behalf of the federal government (e.g. airport authorities, port authorities, federal bridges, VIA Rail, Seaway, Marine Atlantic Inc.); provides funding for Canada’s strategic transportation infrastructure, targeted to support federal objectives; supports essential services to some remote communities; manages legacy commitments; divests assets and contracts out operations, where needed.

Program Activity: Transportation Infrastructure

Human Resources (FTEs) and Planned Spending ($ millions)
2011-12		2012-13		2013-14
FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending
276	334	247	261	234	253

Program Activity Expected Results	Performance Indicators	Targets
Modern transportation system	Average age of transportation infrastructure (years)	By 2014, average age of highways and roads reduced by 0.5 years over 5 years. (In 2008 the average age of highways and roads was 14.4 years.)
	Value of road and highway assets (percentage)	By 2014, value of gross capital stock[16] increased by 2 percent over 5 years.

Note: The decrease in spending of $73 million from 2011-2012 to 2012-2013 is due to the sunsetting of the Regional and Remote Passenger Rail Services Contribution Program ($16 million), the Ferry Services Contribution Program ($24 million) and the Port Divestiture Fund Program ($7 million). It is also due to a reduction in Capital funding ($14 million) and a reduction in other various transfer payment programs ($5 million). The decrease in spending of $8 million from 2012-2013 to 2013-2014 is mainly due to a reduction in funding for the Oshawa Harbour Port Consolidation Project ($5 million) and the Outaouais Road Development Agreement ($2 million). The full-time equivalent reduction is mainly due to the sunsetting of the Port Divestiture Fund Program and in reduced resources from the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund.

Planning Highlights

During the planning period, the Transportation Infrastructure Program Activity will continue to renew federal transportation infrastructure and contribute funding for transportation infrastructure owned and operated by other levels of government and private sector entities. We will:

• oversee the implementation of the Marine Atlantic Inc. revitalization strategy, which provides a vital transportation link between Newfoundland and Labrador, and Nova Scotia to better serve Canadians and enhance safety and security;
• oversee the implementation of the Government’s $903 million capital investment in rail equipment and infrastructure for VIA Rail Canada Inc. in order to revitalize intercity passenger rail services in Canada; and
• invest in and successfully deliver infrastructure projects/programs with our partners, and complete investments in federal assets such as bridges.

Benefits for Canadians

The Government of Canada has made unprecedented investments in transportation infrastructure. These investments will contribute to a sustainable, modern, efficient and accessible transportation infrastructure in all modes, including airports and ports, roads, bridges, transit, rail lines and ferries. Canadians will benefit as this will improve the safety and flow of goods, services and people, and will contribute to a stronger economy and quality of life.

2.1.4 Program Activity: Transportation Innovation

Description[15]: The Transportation Innovation Program Activity helps to make the Canadian transportation system more competitive by identifying opportunities, entering into research partnerships, and developing and implementing forward-looking solutions to challenges facing the Canadian transportation system. The Program sets policy and strategic direction for research and development; develops, designs, negotiates, and manages research programs for breakthrough technologies, including Intelligent Transportation System; advances the development and dissemination of scientific knowledge and the application of technology; partners and collaborates with other federal departments, provinces and territories, the academic community and many other national and international stakeholders here and abroad; and supports skills development for a highly qualified transportation workforce.

Note: Some programming in this area contributes to the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy.

Planning Highlights

Benefits for Canadians

The Government of Canada wants to prepare Canadians for future challenges by investing in innovative research and development and in specialized education and training. Canadians will benefit from Transport Canada’s contribution to a knowledge-based economy through transportation innovation initiatives that will help improve the performance of the transportation system by making it more efficient, productive, competitive, more environmentally sustainable, safe and secure.

2.2 Strategic Outcome: A Clean Transportation System

With the transportation sector producing approximately twenty-seven percent of Canada’s total greenhouse gas emissions, it is important that Transport Canada takes a leadership role in ensuring an environmentally responsible transportation system while balancing safety, security and economic efficiency. This means playing a key role in furthering the transportation sector components of the Government of Canada’s environmental agenda by helping reduce pollution and emissions from transportation sources; protecting the marine and freshwater environment; and fulfilling an important stewardship role of making sure that Transport Canada’s lands, facilities and activities comply with environmental legislation and that an environmental management system is in place.

Transport Canada also exercises a strong leadership role as we engage with national and international partners to limit the environmental impacts of transportation. We also make contributions to the Government of Canada’s initiatives to improve the federal regulatory system for major projects while ensuring improvements to our own regulatory, consultation and review processes for transportation-related projects.

This Strategic Outcome is supported by three departmental priorities detailed in Section 1.3 of this report and contributes to the Government of Canada outcome: A Clean and Healthy Environment.

The following three Program Activities support this Strategic Outcome:

• 2.2.1 Clean Air from Transportation;
• 2.2.2 Clean Water from Transportation; and
• 2.2.3 Environmental Stewardship of Transportation.

The plans, expected results, performance indicators and targets as well as benefits to Canadians of these program activities are described below.

2.2.1 Program Activity: Clean Air from Transportation

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

Note: Some programming in this area contributes to the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy.

Planning Highlights

Benefits for Canadians

The Government of Canada strives to ensure that the country’s environment is protected, and that natural resources are used in a way that preserve them for future generations. Transport Canada will contribute to a clean and healthy environment. We will participate in achieving domestic and international environmental objectives. Canadians will benefit from reduced air emissions.

2.2.2 Program Activity: Clean Water from Transportation

Description: Guided by the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, the Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act, the Marine Liability Act and international conventions, the Clean Water from Transportation Program Activity helps to protect the marine environment and the health of Canadians by reducing the pollution of water from transportation sources. The Program regulates and monitors the impact of discharges from marine vessels into the marine environment; regulates ballast[19] water; and contributes to setting domestic and international rules that govern limits to liability of marine pollution incidents.

Note: Some programming in this area contributes to the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy.

Planning Highlights

Benefits for Canadians

Canadians care for the environment and have taken actions to protect and conserve it. Transport Canada will help reduce water pollution and prevent invasive species from entering Canada via transportation; will decrease the risk and impact of a shipping casualty, will provide savings in environmental clean-up and ship repair costs, and will increase safety.

2.2.3 Program Activity: Environmental Stewardship of Transportation

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

Note: Some programming in this area contributes to the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy.

Planning Highlights

Benefits for Canadians

As all private businesses, governments and Canadians have the responsibility to contribute to a cleaner environment, Transport Canada will support an environmental management and oversight role of assets under its responsibility and will make the Department aware of, and respond to the environmental impacts of its activities. The combined efforts will ultimately benefit all Canadians with a cleaner environment.

2.3 Strategic Outcome: A Safe Transportation System

Transport Canada supports a safe transportation system across all sectors and modes of transportation. We operate in an ever-changing environment. So, as a federal regulator, Transport Canada must be in a position to address changes to the Canadian transportation system by amending and proposing legislation and regulations in a swift and efficient manner. While Transport Canada regulates the Canadian transportation system, it is up to companies and individuals to ensure that they comply with transportation regulations. While enforcement is effective at ensuring companies comply on the day of an inspection, enabling a safety culture seeks to make safety a part of a company’s every action.

The aim of a safe transportation system is the safe passage of people and goods across Canada. Transportation safety is further enhanced by harmonized and streamlined regulatory regimes that are informed by the expertise of multiple countries. Sharing best practices and cooperating in research during the regulatory development stage results in effective and efficient regulatory frameworks, which are a significant benefit to transportation safety.

This Strategic Outcome is supported by three departmental priorities detailed in Section 1.3 of this report and contributes to the Government of Canada outcome: A Safe and Secure Canada.

The following five Program Activities support this Strategic Outcome:

• 2.3.1 Aviation Safety;
• 2.3.2 Marine Safety;
• 2.3.3 Rail Safety;
• 2.3.4 Road Safety; and
• 2.3.5 Transportation of Dangerous Goods.

The plans, expected results, performance indicators and targets as well as benefits to Canadians of these program activities are described below.

2.3.1 Program Activity: Aviation Safety

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

Program Activity: Aviation Safety

Human Resources (FTEs) and Planned Spending ($ millions)
2011-12		2012-13		2013-14
FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending
1,816	253	1,816	253	1,816	252

Program Activity Expected Results	Performance Indicators	Targets
A safe civil aviation system	Number of accidents per 100,000 hours of flight for Canadian registered aircraft operating under the Canadian Aviation Regulations	Maintain 2000-2009 average: 6.4 accidents per 100,000 hours flown
	Number of accidents for training and recreational flights	Maintain accident numbers using 2007 baseline: 29.6 accidents for flight training; 277.8 accidents for recreational aviation

Note: Transport Canada is currently developing an aviation safety risk profile. The profile will be based on risk factors identified over a five-year period in the Transportation Safety Board accident investigation reports. This will allow us to use risk profile related targets to more accurately gauge our efficiency and effectiveness as a regulator.

Planning Highlights

During the planning period, the Aviation Safety Program Activity will continue to strive for the highest level of aviation safety for Canadians. We will:

• continuously improve the civil aviation safety program through program evaluation, education, training, reporting, safety data collection, and harmonization with other aviation authorities to ensure civil aviation continues to be as safe as possible, which will strengthen and standardize the approach to safety oversight;
• adapt safety management systems implementation strategies to respond to the needs of industry and employees, and expand the recognition of the Canadian regulatory framework internationally, which will contribute to a focused and adaptive regulatory framework; and
• continue to fund airport safety related capital projects, and develop safety management systems regulations and tools that promote a positive safety culture in organizations holding a civil aviation certificate, which will enable a safety culture in the Canadian transportation sector.

Benefits for Canadians

Canadians benefit from having one of the safest aviation systems in the world. In fact, Canada is recognized internationally as having one of the best aviation safety records. Transport Canada is a key contributor to this record because it regulates the aviation industry so that aeronautical products are designed, manufactured, operated and maintained to ensure safe operation; certificate holders maintain training and licensing requirements; certified aerodromes and Canadian airspace are safe to use; Canada meets or exceeds international standards to improve Canadian competitiveness in the global marketplace; and Canadians and the rest of the world have trust and confidence in the Canadian civil aviation transportation system. The safety of the travelling and the non-travelling public is of prime importance and Transport Canada will provide trust and confidence in a sustainable Canadian air transportation system.

2.3.2 Program Activity: Marine Safety

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

Program Activity: Marine Safety

Human Resources (FTEs) and Planned Spending ($ millions)
2011-12		2012-13		2013-14
FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending
652	74	633	69	633	68

Program Activity Expected Results	Performance Indicators	Targets
A safe marine transportation system	Number of commercial marine accidents (includes shipping accidents and accidents aboard ship for both domestic and foreign vessels)	Five year target represents a 5 percent decrease in accidents. Interim targets are linear towards this final target (Interim target: 457 by December 2012)
	Number of commercial marine fatalities (includes shipping accidents and accidents aboard ship for both domestic and foreign vessels)	Five year target represents a 15 percent decrease in fatalities. Interim targets are linear towards this final target (Interim target: 19.6 by December 2012)

Planning Highlights

During the planning period, the Marine Safety Program Activity will contribute to an efficient and sustainable marine transportation system in which the public can have continued confidence. We will:

• continue the development and the modernization of national marine safety standards and tools that are risk-based, harmonized with international marine standards, and implemented in a consistent manner, which will strengthen and standardize the approach to safety oversight;
• develop a harmonized and effective regulatory framework and policies to protect life, health, property and the environment and to promote a viable efficient and economical marine transportation system and commerce, which will contribute to a focused and adaptive regulatory framework; and
• continue the implementation of marine safety management systems for the Canadian domestic fleet, which will enable a safety culture in the Canadian transportation sector.

Benefits for Canadians

Marine transportation is the dominant mode used to move goods in overseas trade for Canada. Transport Canada will contribute to the safety of Canada because it will regulate and oversee the marine industry so that it meets national and international vessel safety standards; officers and crews of commercial vessels are fit, competent and operate in a safe environment; only trained and certified pilots carry out the pilotage of vessels to maintain navigation safety and protect the environment; and will ensure that vessels and ownership information is accessible through the registration of commercial vessels.

2.3.3 Program Activity: Rail Safety

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

Program Activity: Rail Safety

Human Resources (FTEs) and Planned Spending ($ millions)
2011-12		2012-13		2013-14
FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending
209	38	209	37	209	37

Program Activity Expected Results	Performance Indicators	Targets
A safe rail transportation system	Number of rail accidents (Accidents that occur on railways under federal jurisdiction. Reportable accidents include main-track collisions, derailments, non-main track derailments and collisions, fires/explosions and others.)	Five percent reduction by 2015 in the number of accidents based on a five-year average commencing in 2011 (Interim Target: 1,326 by December 2012)
	Number of rail incidents (Incidents that occur on railways under federal jurisdiction. Reportable incidents include main-track switch in abnormal position, movement exceeds limits of authority, dangerous goods leaker, crew member incapacitated, runaway rolling stock, signal less restrictive than required and unprotected overlap of authorities.)	Five percent reduction by 2015 in the number of incidents based on a five year average commencing in 2011 (Interim Target: 228 by December 2012)

Planning Highlights

During the planning period, the Rail Safety Program Activity will continue to further improve railway safety in Canada. We will:

• improve the national inspector training program to provide rail safety inspectors with clear and consistent direction on how to perform safety management systems audits to validate industry compliance, and to promote continuous improvement, which will strengthen and standardize the approach to safety oversight;
• develop regulations, which in support of Bill C-33, the Safer Railways Act, will provide clear direction to the rail industry and enhance the Department’s powers of oversight and enforcement, which will contribute to a focused and adaptive regulatory framework; and
• build upon the development of the definitions and guiding principles for "safety culture" within the rail industry to help railways implement the safety culture components of the safety management systems, including a non-punitive reporting system/policy, which will enable a safety culture in the Canadian transportation system.

Benefits for Canadians

Canadians benefit from Transport Canada’s rail safety partnerships that work to reduce the loss of life, injuries and damages caused by train derailments, highway/railway crossing collisions and train/pedestrian incidents. For example, as part of the ongoing Grade Crossing Improvement Program, the Minister approved funding of $11 million for over 150 projects nationwide to add gates, flashing lights and bells to existing railway crossings in Canadian communities. Transport Canada will also create and apply an appropriate regulatory framework to oversee the rail industry in a fair and transparent manner so that rail legislation and regulatory requirements are monitored and enforced as necessary; rail crews are competently trained and able to carry out their duties in a safe manner; and rail equipment and infrastructure meet all applicable safety regulatory requirements.

2.3.4 Program Activity: Road Safety

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

Program Activity: Road Safety

Human Resources (FTEs) and Planned Spending ($ millions)
2011-12		2012-13		2013-14
FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending
114	24	114	22	114	25

Program Activity Expected Results	Performance Indicators	Targets
Safe roads	Fatality Rate (Number per billion vehicle kilometres travelled)	Achieve directional downward trends in the rate based on the number of fatalities and serious injuries
	Injury Rate (Number per billion vehicle kilometres travelled)

Planning Highlights

During the planning period, the Road Safety Program Activity will continue to pursue safety on Canadian roads from the use of motor vehicles in Canada. We will:

• develop the federal component of the approved national Road Safety Strategy 2015, a joint federal-provincial-territorial strategy, which will strengthen and standardize the approach to motor vehicle safety oversight. The Strategy is a best practices document that governments will apply to achieve a continuous downward trend in road casualties;
• harmonize key vehicle safety standards (occupant protection, theft protection, tires) with international standards priorities to benefit manufacturers and end consumers, which will contribute to a focused and adaptive regulatory framework; and
• in conjunction with the 2011 Year of Road Safety, develop and implement a series of public events, news releases and information products on road safety to reach out more effectively to Canadians, which will enable a safety culture in the Canadian transportation system.

Benefits for Canadians

Transport Canada will contribute to road safety as we raise public awareness of road safety issues; improve communication, cooperation and collaboration among road safety agencies; collect reliable safety data to help determine the best ways to reduce the number of road collisions; toughen enforcement measures; and put legislation in place and develop standards and regulations that enhance safety for motor vehicle occupants, as well as pedestrians and cyclists. Transport Canada will develop its own plan to address its role and initiatives based on the new Road Safety Strategy 2015, which aims to achieve a national continuous downward trend in road casualties and increase road safety.

2.3.5 Program Activity: Transportation of Dangerous Goods

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

Program Activity: Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Human Resources (FTEs) and Planned Spending ($ millions)
2011-12		2012-13		2013-14
FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending
125	13	125	13	125	13

Program Activity Expected Results	Performance Indicators	Targets
Public safety during the transportation of dangerous goods	Number of releases of dangerous goods from means of containment during normal conditions of transport per trillion dollars of Gross Domestic Product	Five percent reduction per year based on 2008 value (Interim Target: 5.9 by September 2012)
	Number of reportable releases of dangerous goods per trillion dollars of Gross Domestic Product	Five percent reduction per year based on 2008 value (Interim Target: 221.1 by September 2012)
	Number of reportable releases of dangerous goods, which caused injuries or deaths per trillion dollars of Gross Domestic Product	Five percent reduction per year based on 2008 value (Interim Target: 3.8 by September 2012)

Planning Highlights

During the planning period, the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Program Activity will work to ensure public safety in the transportation of dangerous goods. We will:

• improve the transportation of dangerous goods inspector training program to provide inspectors with a consistent approach to oversight through standardized and uniformity for all jurisdictions, which will strengthen and standardize the approach to safety oversight;
• develop and review memoranda of understanding with other departments and governments to improve data collection to support the development of harmonized and risk-based regulations, which will contribute to a focused and adaptive regulatory framework; and
• develop a systematic awareness program to increase public knowledge of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Program Activity and understanding of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, regulations and standards to enhance stakeholders’ compliance, which will enable a safety culture in the Canadian transportation sector.

Benefits to Canadians

Transport Canada will work to protect the health and property of Canadians and the environment from the release of dangerous goods. Through a regulatory framework, an oversight program and support in emergency response, the Department will ensure that persons involved in any aspect of the transportation of dangerous goods greatly reduce the risks of injuries or deaths due to releases, reduce damage to the environment, property or risks to health by complying with regulations and standards.

2.4 Strategic Outcome: A Secure Transportation System

A secure transportation system supports a strong Canadian economy and the country’s competitiveness in global markets. As a trading nation, Canada must move people and goods across vast distances to world markets, and the number of people traveling by air, sea and land increases every year. International and public confidence in the security of Canada’s transportation infrastructure is critical.

Transport Canada promotes a holistic approach to security. We develop policies, programs, regulations, and enforce these regulations in response to emerging security risks. Our role is diverse and complex, as reflected in the many activities that include enhancing the security of urban transit systems, railways, ports and airports across Canada. Through these activities, we work with both our national and international partners to advance a shared and effective transportation security agenda.

This Strategic Outcome contributes to all four departmental priorities detailed in Section 1.3 of this report and contributes to the Government of Canada outcome: A Safe and Secure Canada.

The following three Program Activities support this Strategic Outcome:

• 2.4.1 Aviation Security;
• 2.4.2 Marine Security; and
• 2.4.3 Surface and Intermodal Security.

The plans, expected results, performance indicators and targets as well as benefits to Canadians of these program activities are described below.

2.4.1 Program Activity: Aviation Security

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

Program Activity: Aviation Security

Human Resources (FTEs) and Planned Spending ($ millions)
2011-12		2012-13		2013-14
FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending
375	51	382	49	368	47

Program Activity Expected Results	Performance Indicators	Targets
A secure aviation system	Aviation Security Index	Composite index[20] of level of aviation security in development
Level of credibility of aviation security internationally	Number of aviation security regulatory framework adjustments to achieve international acceptance	Two adjustments by March 2012
Public confidence in the security of the aviation transportation system	Aviation Security Survey Rating (percentage)	Ninety percent of respondents in a national survey reporting confidence in the security of Canada's aviation system

Planning Highlights

During the planning period, the Aviation Security Program Activity will support a secure aviation system. We will:

• maintain a secure aviation security system, including monitoring and responding to priority risks and evolving threats on a continuing basis, and better align Transport Canada’s measures with international security requirements;
• continue the implementation of a strengthened air cargo security program including the development of a secure supply chain; and
• take a staged approach to implementing aviation security programs with an immediate priority on requirements for airports, i.e. Gazette II[21] for both phases of the proposed regulations; the completion of security program requirements and the initiation of regulated security program requirements for air carriers.

Benefits for Canadians

Canada has one of the most secure transportation systems in the world and works to enhance the security of these systems by continually responding to security needs. Transport Canada will align the security of the aviation system with risk so that Canadians can continue to enjoy broad access to the flights and air cargo they want, with minimal costs, delays or hassles; Canadians or their property will be protected as best as possible from a terrorist attack while travelling by air; we will minimize the possibility of the aviation system being used as a means to threaten Canadian allies; Canada’s aviation security will continue to be equal to or better than that of our international trading partners; and the aviation system will respond and recover quickly in the event of a security incident.

2.4.2 Program Activity: Marine Security

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

Program Activity: Marine Security

Human Resources (FTEs) and Planned Spending ($ millions)
2011-12		2012-13		2013-14
FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending
174	22	140	19	140	19

Program Activity Expected Results	Performance Indicators	Targets
Increased public/industry confidence in marine transportation security	Marine Security Survey Rating (percentage)	Target to be established in 2011, following the collection of baseline data
Increased international acceptance of Marine Security Program	Number of regulatory framework adjustments to meet international standards (regulations and policies)	Target to be established in 2011, following the collection of baseline data

Planning Highlights

During the planning period, the Marine Security Program Activity will support a secure marine system. We will:

• advance the Marine Security Strategy as we review and develop strategies, action plans related to interdepartmental information sharing, waterside security, maritime domain awareness, maritime commerce resumption, supply chain security, marine penalties and prohibitions, small vessels and arctic security;
• review and update the marine transportation security regulations, including the harmonization with Transport Canada’s international partners and the United States; and
• achieve full operational capability for both Coastal and Great Lakes Marine Security Operations Centres.

Benefits for Canadians

Transport Canada will work collaboratively to increase its ability to detect threats and prevent incidents through ongoing analysis about the vessels, facilities and people that make up the marine transportation system, as well as an analysis with respect to the likelihood of the system being targeted by any person or group. This benefits Canadians because it helps to minimize the possibility of the marine system being threatened, attacked or used as a means of attack against our allies, and lowers the number of marine security incidents. The Department will also strengthen incident recovery so we can respond and help industry recover in a swift and coordinated manner in the event of an incident. We will ensure that security is aligned to risks so that marine security laws, regulations, policies and procedures are appropriate to the level of risk in the system, and that programs can be ramped up or scaled down as necessary.

2.4.3 Program Activity: Surface and Intermodal Security

Description: Guided by the Railway Safety Act, the International Bridges and Tunnels Act, the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and the federal government's transportation security mandate, the Surface and Intermodal Security Program Activity enhances the security of surface and intermodal transportation such as rail and urban transit and international bridges and tunnels. Working with partners to protect Canada and Canadians in a way that respects Canadian values and preserves the efficiency of the transportation system, the Program provides federal leadership, and develops and enforces regulatory and voluntary frameworks (regulations, codes of practice, memoranda of understanding).

Program Activity: Surface and Intermodal Security

Human Resources (FTEs) and Planned Spending ($ millions)
2011-12		2012-13		2013-14
FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending
41	7	41	6	41	6

Program Activity Expected Results	Performance Indicators	Targets
Urban transit operators adopt Codes of Practice	Percentage of Category 1 Urban Transit Operators who adopt the Codes of Practice (Category 1 is 11 operators in 6 major urban centres)	Interim Target: 0.25 by March 2012
	Percentage of Category 2 Urban Transit Operators who adopt the Codes of Practice (Category 2 is operators outside 6 major urban centres)	Interim Target: 0.1 by March 2012
Rail transportation operators (passenger and freight) implement the requirements of the voluntary framework	Percentage of Rail Transportation Operators who implement the Voluntary Security Framework (as per the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Railway Association of Canada and the Minister of Transport)	One hundred percent adoption by March 2012

Planning Highlights

During the planning period, the Surface and Intermodal Security Program Activity will enhance the security of surface and intermodal transportation. We will:

• develop security measures for the transportation of dangerous goods by rail and trucking;
• strengthen security of higher risk international bridges and tunnels; and
• bolster engagement with the United States on surface and intermodal security issues including supply chain security, and promote security within Canada’s intercity bussing system.

Benefits for Canadians

Within the rail and urban transit community, Transport Canada has focused on establishing partnerships and building a common understanding of requirements to protect Canadians and their communities. Transport Canada will raise industry awareness of security issues; will improve communication, cooperation and collaboration on security issues among transportation operators such as railways, trucking companies, bus lines and public transit authorities; will work with international and domestic partners to strengthen surface and multi-modal transportation security requirements; and will make sure that the system has the ability and capacity to resume the efficient movement of people and goods in the event of a terrorist attack.

2.5 Program Activity: Internal Services

Description: The Internal Services Program Activity include activities and related resources that are managed to support all strategic outcomes and program needs, as well as other departmental obligations. Only activities and resources that apply to the entire organization, and not those allocated to a single program, are included. Governance and Management Support Services include Management and Oversight Services[22], Communications Services and Legal Services. Resource Management Services include human resources management, financial management; information management and information technology services. Asset Management Services include real property, material and acquisition services.

Program Activity: Internal Services

Human Resources (FTEs) and Planned Spending ($ millions)
2011-12		2012-13		2013-14
FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending
1,317	189	1,304	189	1,296	189

Program Activity Expected Results	Performance Indicators	Targets
Internal Services groups provide efficient services to the Department	Satisfaction rate of Internal Services clients	Satisfaction rate equal or superior to 85 percent

Planning Highlights

During the planning period, the Internal Services Program Activity will continue to manage activities and related resources to meet program and departmental needs. We will:

• strengthen the coordination within the Transport, Infrastructure and Communities Portfolio;
• continue to support the Public Service renewal priorities with a focus on talent management and employee engagement; and
• as required by the Canada Transportation Act, conduct an expanded and more comprehensive review of the state of transportation in Canada, which is required every five years, to be tabled in Parliament.

Benefits to Canadians

Internal Services will contribute to the efficient and effective delivery of Transport Canada programs by providing support services, expertise and advice that enable informed decision-making and promote good public service management. Internal Services will adapt to the changing needs of Transport Canada. This will allow the Department to better serve the public interest by promoting a safe, secure, efficient and environmentally responsible transportation system in Canada. Canadians benefit from the increased efficiencies within the Department that directly contribute to the achievement of departmental strategic outcomes.

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