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Supplementary Information (Tables)
Respendable Revenue 1, 3 | Actual 2006-07 |
Actual 2007-08 |
2008-09 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Main Estimates |
Planned Revenue |
Total Authorities |
Actual | |||
Transportation Policy Development and Infrastructure Programs | ||||||
Air Services Forecasts revenues |
221 |
239 |
160 |
160 |
122 |
122 |
Public port revenues from user fees and wharf permits | 8,553 | 8,265 | 8,219 | 8,219 | 8,308 | 8,308 |
Airport revenues from user fees and service contracts | 4,991 | 5,230 | 5,143 | 5,143 | 6,083 | 6,083 |
Airports Authorities - lease and chattel payments | 302,513 | 295,386 | 274,544 | 274,544 | 275,602 | 275,602 |
Research and development | 1,406 | 759 | 260 | 260 | 585 | 585 |
Rentals and concessions | 6,895 | 6,632 | 7,061 | 7,061 | 6,799 | 6,799 |
Inspection and certification | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 12 |
Sales and training | 129 | 105 | 112 | 112 | 114 | 114 |
Miscellaneous | 146 | 76 | 115 | 115 | 193 | 193 |
Sub-total | 324,857 | 316,702 | 295,614 | 295,614 | 297,819 | 297,819 |
Transportation Safety and Security | ||||||
Canadian Aviation Regulation User Fees |
8,090 |
8,362 |
8,540 |
8,540 |
8,211 |
8,211 |
Aircraft Maintenance and Flying Services | 34,369 | 35,260 | 28,005 | 28,005 | 33,061 | 33,061 |
Marine Safety Regulation User Fees | 8,170 | 8,240 | 7,647 | 7,647 | 8,086 | 8,086 |
Revenues from the Registrar of Imported Vehicles Program | 4,600 | 7,460 | 3,500 | 3,500 | 7,461 | 7,461 |
Inspections and certifications | 1,751 | 1,307 | 328 | 328 | 1,356 | 1,356 |
Lease payments from the Motor Vehicle Test Center 2 | 257 | 0 | 155 | 155 | 163 | 163 |
Rentals and concessions | 981 | 273 | 739 | 739 | 1,077 | 1,077 |
Sales and training | 823 | 783 | 858 | 858 | 830 | 830 |
Research and development | 1,117 | 252 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Miscellaneous | 632 | 84 | 66 | 66 | 172 | 172 |
Sub-total | 60,790 | 62,019 | 49,838 | 49,838 | 60,41 | 60,41 |
Sustainable Transportation Development and the Environment | ||||||
Rentals and concessions |
78 |
184 |
136 |
136 |
170 |
170 |
Sales and training | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Miscellaneous | 13 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Sub-total | 97 | 184 | 148 | 148 | 170 | 170 |
Total Respendable Revenue | 385,745 | 378,905 | 345,600 | 345,600 | 358,408 | 358,408 |
Non-Respendable Revenue 3 | Actual 2006-07 |
Actual 2007-08 |
2008-09 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Main Estimates |
Planned Revenue |
Total Authorities |
Actual | |||
Transportation Policy Development and Infrastructure Programs | ||||||
Non-navigational assets - St. Lawrence Seaway 4 |
7,461 |
8,078 |
8,839 |
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Canada Port Authority stipends | 12,033 | 12,826 | 13,305 | |||
Royalties from research and development | 23 | 50 | 31 | |||
Hopper cars (lease, damage settlements and demurrage charges) | 12,716 | 33,332 | 26,078 | |||
Return on investments - Crown Corporations 5 | 87,865 | 56,170 | 30,443 | |||
Return on investments - Others 6 | 70 | 34 | 18 | |||
Refunds on previous year's expenditures | 426 | 2,358 | 7,102 | |||
Adjustments to previous year's payables | 7,234 | 20,708 | 7,118 | |||
Permits for transportation of explosives | 33 | 54 | 0 | |||
Fines and penalties | 898 | 1,527 | 1,553 | |||
Proceeds from disposal of surplus Crown assets | 1,369 | 3,040 | 882 | |||
Proceeds from sale of real property | 6,614 | 1,059 | 899 | |||
Gift to Crown 7 | 0 | 3,000 | 0 | |||
Miscellaneous | 545 | 354 | 292 | |||
Total Non-respendable Revenue | 137,287 | 142,589 | 96,559 |
Due to rounding, columns may not add to total shown.
Notes:
A. User Fee | Fee Type 1 | Fee-setting Authority | Date Last Modified B | 2008-09 | Planning Years | ||||||
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Forecast Revenue 3 |
Actual Revenue 3 |
Full Cost 2 |
Performance Standards 4 |
Performance Result 4 |
Fiscal Year |
Forecast Revenue 3 |
Estimated Full Cost 2 |
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Aviation Safety - Regulatory Fees (Note 5) |
R | Aeronautics Act Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) and fees in Part I subpart 4 |
July 15, 2000 | 8,540 | 8,211 respendable |
260,707 | http://www.tc.gc.ca/CivilAviation/servicestandards.htm | 1) Service Charter: 2) Aircraft Registration and Leasing Service Levels : 3) Ontario Region: results for Services with Fees: 4) Other performance results under development |
2009-10 | 8,271 |
246,186 |
2010-11 | 8,173 | 246,182 | |||||||||
2011-12 | 8,176 | 246,189 | |||||||||
Marine Safety - Regulatory Fees for inspections, surveys, services,
etc. (Note 6) |
R | Various regulations (http://www.tc.gc.ca/acts-regulations/acts/2001c26/menu.htm) under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/showtdm/cs/C-10.15) such as the Board of Steamship Inspection Scale of Fees; Vessels Registry Fees Tariff; etc.) |
6 June, 1995 May 1, 2002 |
7,389 |
7,708 respendable |
94,285 | http://www.tc.gc.ca/marinesafety/service-standards/menu.htm | Progress was made in 2008/09 to include electronic tracking of service standard performance in operational database. A contract was awarded for the integration and update of operational systems, including new fields and reports to capture service standard information. | 2009-10 | 7,258 |
94,897 |
2010-11 | 7,238 | 95,006 | |||||||||
2011-12 | 7,228 | 94,946 | |||||||||
Marine Safety - Office of Boating Safety - Construction Standard
Compliance Labels (Note 7) |
R | Canada Shipping Act /Small Vessel Regulations / TP 1332 incorporated
by reference TP 1332: |
1995 | 210 | 266 |
355 | http://www.tc.gc.ca/marinesafety/service-standards/fees.htm#OBS_Compliance_Labels | Performance results updated annually.In 2008-09, services were rendered within the standard levels in 96% of cases. | 2009-10 | 110 | 180 |
2010-11 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||
2011-12 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||
Marine Safety - Ship Radio Inspection Program (Note 8) |
R | Canada Shipping Act /Ship Radio Inspection Fees Regulations http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/C.R.C.-c.1472/ |
1978 |
48 | 113 respendable |
962 Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) full cost share included above:352 |
http://www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/folios/00026/docs/part-4a-2009-eng.pdf | Partial performance results are available for 2008/09 DPR. Based on partial information reviewed, services were provided within standard in 79.2 % of the cases. | 2009-10 | 48 | 962 |
2010-11 | 48 | 962 | |||||||||
2011-12 | 48 | 962 Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) full cost share included above:352 |
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Airports - Air Services Charges Regulations (ASCR) fees:
General Terminal Fees, Landing Fees, Aircraft Parking Charges, Emergency response services charges. (Note 9) |
O | Section 4.4 (2) of the Aeronautics Act and Section 2 of the Ministerial Regulations Authorization Order - Air Services Charges Regulations |
January 1, 2003 | 4,913 |
5,766 respendable |
13,478 | www.tc.gc.ca/programs/airports/standards.htm | www.tc.gc.ca/programs/airports/standards.htm | 2009-10 | 4,858 |
11,255 |
2010-11 | 4,871 | 11,255 | |||||||||
2011-12 | 4,864 | 11,255 | |||||||||
Airports - Annual Registration of Mobile Equipment used at
Airports (Note 9) |
O | Government Property Traffic Act (http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/showtdm/cs/G-6) and Airport Traffic Regulations - Part III Section 57 to 60 http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/showtdm/cr/C.R.C.-c.886//?showtoc=&instrumentnumber=C.R.C.-c.886 |
February 24, 2004 |
<1 | 3 respendable |
8 | www.tc.gc.ca/programs/airports/standards.htm | www.tc.gc.ca/programs/airports/standards.htm | 2009-10 | 3 | 9 |
2010-11 | 3 | 9 | |||||||||
2011-12 | 3 | 9 | |||||||||
Airports - Vehicle Parking Charges (Note 9) |
O | Section 4.4(2) of the Aeronautics Act and Section 2 of the Ministerial Regulations Authorization Order, Airport Vehicle Parking Charges Regulations |
November 19, 1998 |
213 | 298 respendable |
1,383 | www.tc.gc.ca/programs/airports/standards.htm | http://www.tc.gc.ca/programs/airports/standards.htm | 2009-10 | 267 | 1,155 |
2010-11 | 267 | 1,155 | |||||||||
2011-12 | 267 | 1,155 | |||||||||
Ports - Public Port Revenues: Wharfage, Berthage, Storage, Harbour Dues, Utilities and Other Services Charges | O | Canada Marine Act |
Jan. 1, 2004 |
8,165 | 8,262 respendable |
36,085 | http://www.tc.gc.ca/programs/ports/standards.htm | http://www.tc.gc.ca/programs/ports/standards.htm | 2009-10 | 8,221 |
27,145 |
2010-11 | 7,957 | 26,751 | |||||||||
2011-12 | 7,868 | 26,992 | |||||||||
Access to Information Requests - Fees (Note 10) |
O | Access to Information Act and Regulations : http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/A-1/index.html |
1992 |
6 | 5 non respendable (CRF) |
2,358 | Service Standards are included in the Access to information Act, Section
7: http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/showdoc/cs/A-1/bo-ga:s_4-gb:s_6//en - anchorbo-ga:s_4-gb:s_6 |
Statutory deadlines have been met for 80% of requests. 100% of extension notices were sent within 30 days following the receipt of the request. 100% of transfer notices were sent within 15 days | 2009-10 | 6 | 2,358 |
2010-11 | 6 | 2,358 | |||||||||
2011-12 | 6 | 2,358 | |||||||||
Sub-Total Regulatory Services (R) | 16,187 |
16,298 | 356,309 | 2009-10 | 15,687 |
342,225 |
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2010-11 | 15,459 | 342,150 | |||||||||
2011-12 | 15,452 | 342,097 | |||||||||
Sub-Total Other Goods and Services (O) | 13,297 |
14,334 | 53,312 | 2009-10 | 13.355 |
41,922 | |||||
2010-11 | 13,104 | 41,538 | |||||||||
2011-12 | 13,008 | 41,769 | |||||||||
Total | 29,484 |
30,632 | 409,621 | 2009-10 | 29,042 | 384,147 | |||||
2010-11 | 28,563 | 383,688 | |||||||||
2011-12 | 28,460 | 383,866 | |||||||||
Subsequent amendments to regulations and/or fee reductions did not trigger the User Fee Act. |
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C. Other Information 11 In addition to complaint mechanism included in various Acts and Regulations (eg ATIP http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/showdoc/cs/A-1/bo-ga:s_30/20090701/en#anchorbo-ga:s_30), several complaint mechanisms have been developed and implemented for service standards related to user fees at public ports and public port facilities http://www.tc.gc.ca/Programs/Ports/standards.htm, at Transport Canada operated airports http://www.tc.gc.ca/programs/airports/standards.htm, for the Canadian Aviation Regulations (Civil Aviation Issues Reporting System - CAIRS http://www.tc.gc.ca/CivilAviation/ManagementServices/QA/cairs.htm). A complaint mechanism policy "Handling of Complaints Related to Marine Safety User Fees and Applicable Service Standards" is now available on the web at: http://www.tc.gc.ca/marinesafety/service-standards/handling-complaints.htm. |
Due to rounding, columns may not add to totals shown.
The Internet links in this report may change following publication, since the various websites are updated regularly.
Notes:
The department collects two types of fees: Regulatory Service (R) and Other Goods and Services (O).
Full Costs (Actual and Estimates) are reported on an accrual basis. Represent the full cost of providing service, good, facility or privilege. Full cost is not necessarily the cost attributed to fee-paying clients and a lower cost recovery level may be required based on the economic impact on stakeholders, stakeholders paying capability, the degree to which a price may affect the achievement of public policy objectives, etc.
Consistent with instructions for the Departmental Performance Report (DPR), Full Costs are calculated according to costing principles identified in the Treasury Board Secretariat's Guide to the Costing, revised in May 2008.
Full Costs are defined as: "The sum of all costs, direct and indirect, incurred by the government in the supply of a good, service, property, or right or privilege, including: services provided without charge by other departments (e.g., accommodation, legal services); costs financed by separate authorities (e.g., some employee benefits); annualized capital costs; and financing costs for revolving funds as relevant to departments. However, since the primary focus of this guide is full costing for cost recovery, transfer payments have not been included."
The Forecast Revenues identified for the 2009-10, 2010-11 and 2011-12 fiscal years were those reported in the Report on Plans and Priorities for 2009-10, unless specifically noted and, are reported on a cash basis as for Actuals.
According to prevailing legal opinion, where the corresponding fee introduction or most recent modification occurred prior to March 31, 2004 the:
Performance standard, if provided, may not have received Parliamentary review; and
Performance standard, if provided, may not respect all establishment requirements under the User Fee Act (e.g. international comparison; independent complaint address)
Performance result, if provided, is not legally subject to the User Fee Act section 5.1 regarding fee reductions for failed performance.
Aviation Safety - Documentation on Services Standards is currently in consultation with the National Working Group and will be published in the Fall 2009. The documentation includes:
Directive on Civil Aviation Service Standards Framework;
Staff Instruction on Civil Aviation Service Standards Improvement Process;
Service Standards Activities List for services with charges and no charges. This document includes a description of services and related service standards. This information will be a focal point for external stakeholders doing business with any Transport Canada Civil Aviation Offices
Efforts are currently under way to monitor the performance within Atlantic Region, based on Ontario Region project pilot for tracking service standards.
The Full Cost base reported in the table above represents the Total Direct and Indirect Beneficiary Costs. Per the last review completed, only 27% of the Full Cost base was considered as direct beneficiary costs i.e. attributable to paying stakeholders. Consistent with public consultations conducted in the past, costs (or a portion of) of services such as monitoring compliance, enforcement of safety operational standards, the establishment of legislation, regulations and standards, etc., were considered benefiting the general taxpayer. Only the costs associated with the issuance of Transport Canada safety documents (certificate, license, permit, etc.) were considered a private benefit attributable to the document recipient.
Marine Safety - Regulatory Fees for inspections, surveys, services, etc. - Per the last regional survey carried out, 34% of the Full Cost base was considered non attributable to paying stakeholders. Consistent with public consultations conducted in the past, costs (or a portion of) of services such as enforcement of safety standards, pollution prevention, etc. were also considered benefiting the general taxpayer.
Marine Safety - Construction Standard Compliance Labels - Following consultations held as part of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 regulatory reform process, Marine Safety has concluded that the Single Vessel Label Program should be discontinued.
The single vessel label program deals with one-of-a-kind vessels, most often home-built. In order to minimize any inconvenience to pleasure craft owners, the single vessel label program was discontinued in 2008-09 in advance of the upcoming update (2009) to the Small Vessel Regulations. The Regulations were published in Gazette I on April 25, 2009. Publication in Gazette II is expected in the fall with immediate coming into force. From the coming into force of the new Regulations, no fee will be charged for labels during a transition period of one year, therefore reported revenue and cost only cover the period from April 2009 to the fall of 2009. One year after the coming into force of the new Regulations TC will no longer issue compliance labels but will instead monitor and audit manufacturers and importers for compliance with the regulations, compliance labels will be issued by the manufacturers within the self-certification process. See http://www.tc.gc.ca/marinesafety/debs/obs/news/discontinuation/menu.htm
Cost and Revenue Forecasts are nil for 2010/11 and beyond based on the expected repealed date (Fall 2009) for these fees.
Marine Safety - Ship Radio Inspection Program - Revenues from user fees represent the full cost recovery of overtime and travel costs. Full Costs include also the costs for the program manager, a share of internal services costs and amortization costs of ship radio inspection equipment.
Airports User Fees - Exclude revenues and costs from divested and leased airports. Consistent with public consultations conducted in the past, full costs reported above for ASCR do not reflect annualized capital costs ($2.8M 2008/09) in recognition of the fact that smaller airports may not have the necessary critical mass of traffic to fully pay for these large up-front infrastructure costs i.e. start-up costs.
Access to Information Requests - Fees: The Access to Information Act has provisions to waive fees. Cost information based on the Statistical Reports on the Access to Information Act. User Fee financial information includes adjustments to a full cost base in accordance with the TBS Guide to Costing (note 2).
Main achievement in improving service - The Treasury Board Secretariat Policy on Service Standards for External Fees does not include any specific requirement for measuring client satisfaction other than the need for service standards to be developed in consultation with paying and non-paying stakeholders and the reporting of performance.
Transport Canada in its commitment to provide quality services and client satisfaction, has also implemented dispute mechanisms that apply to services, use of facilities and provision of goods for which User fees are charged. This initiative ensures that stakeholders' concerns & complaints are handled immediately by the various Groups and redress mechanisms undertaken as appropriate. Internet web site links to various Groups' dispute mechanisms are identified under "Other Information" in the two Tables for User Fee Reporting (Table 2-A) and External Fee Reporting (Table 2-B)
A. External Fee | Service Standard 1 | Performance Results 1 | Stakeholder Consultation |
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Aviation Safety - Regulatory Fees |
http://www.tc.gc.ca/CivilAviation/servicestandards.htm | 1) Service Charter: 2) Aircraft Registration and Leasing Service Levels: 3) Ontario Region: results for Services with Fees: 4) Other performance results under development |
Consultations with stakeholders were last undertaken in 1997 for all fees and in 2000 and 2004 for specific fees. Fees published in Canada Gazette, in Dec. 1997, June 2000, and Sept. 2004 respectively. The June 2000 and September 2004 Amendments did not trigger the User Fee Act. The Canadian Aviation Regulation Advisory Committee (CARAC) was consulted in December 2006 to seek agreement on the consultation methodology in the future, which was agreed to. Stakeholders' feedback now sought through the Civil Aviation Issues Reporting System (CAIRS). In 2008, during the CARAC Plenary Meeting, a progress report was made on the development of the New Service Charter and the intent of TCCA to reaffirm their commitment on service delivery. |
Marine Safety - Regulatory Fees for inspections, surveys, services, etc. | http://www.tc.gc.ca/marinesafety/service-standards/menu.htm | Progress was made in 2008/09 to include electronic tracking of service standard performance in operational database. A contract was awarded for the integration and update of operational systems, including new fields and reports to capture service standard information. | Consultation process completed in May 2006; comments received were favourable; no written comments received. Ongoing feedback via Transport Canada (TC) Website. All proposals for changes are subject to public consultations via TC Website, Canada Gazette and CMAC meetings. |
Marine Safety - Office of Boating Safety - Construction Standard Compliance Labels |
http://www.tc.gc.ca/marinesafety/service-standards/fees.htm#OBS_Compliance_Labels | Performance results updated annually.In 2008-09, services were rendered within the standard levels in 96% of cases. | Consultation process completed in May 2006; comments received were favourable; no written comments received. Ongoing feedback via TC Website. All proposals for changes are subject to public consultations via TC Website, Canada Gazette and CMAC meetings. |
Marine Safety - Ship Radio Inspection program | http://www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/folios/00026/docs/part-4a-2009-eng.pdf | Partial performance results are available for 2008/09 DPR. Based on partial information reviewed, services were provided within standard in 79.2 % of the cases. | Consultation process completed in May 2006; comments received were favourable; no written comments received. Ongoing feedback via TC Website. All proposals for changes are subject to public consultations via TC Website, Canada Gazette and CMAC meetings. |
Airports - Air Services Charges Regulations (ASCR) fees: General Terminal Fees, Landing Fees, Aircraft Parking Charges, Emergency response services charges. | www.tc.gc.ca/programs/airports/standards.htm | www.tc.gc.ca/programs/airports/standards.htm | Stakeholder feedback was managed through existing channels at the various sites during Jan/Feb 2006. Stakeholder relationships are important and valued. Stakeholders were also consulted through TC websites. There are no outstanding issues for stakeholders. In 2009/10 stakeholders will continue to be managed through the existing channels at various sites and TC website. |
Airports - Annual Registration of Mobile Equipment used at Airports | www.tc.gc.ca/programs/airports/standards.htm | www.tc.gc.ca/programs/airports/standards.htm | Stakeholder feedback was managed through existing channels at the various sites during Jan/Feb 2006. Stakeholder relationships are important and valued. Stakeholders were also consulted through TC websites. There are no outstanding issues for stakeholders. In 2009/10 stakeholders will continue to be managed through the existing channels at various sites and TC website. |
Airports - Vehicle Parking Charges | www.tc.gc.ca/programs/airports/standards.htm | www.tc.gc.ca/programs/airports/standards.htm | Stakeholder feedback was managed through existing channels at the various sites during Jan/Feb 2006. Stakeholder relationships are important and valued. Stakeholders were also consulted through TC websites. There are no outstanding issues for stakeholders. In 2009/10 stakeholders will continue to be managed through the existing channels at various sites and TC website. |
Ports - Public Port Revenues: Wharfage, Berthage, Storage, Harbour Dues, Utilities and Other Services Charges | http://www.tc.gc.ca/programs/ports/standards.htm | http://www.tc.gc.ca/programs/ports/standards.htm | Last official consultations were completed by letters to the industry in January 2006. Ongoing feedback is possible through TC website. Stakeholder relationships are important and valued. There are no outstanding issues for stakeholders |
Access to Information Requests - Fees | Service standards are in the Access to information Act, Section 7 http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/showdoc/cs/A-1/bo-ga:s_4-gb:s_6//en - anchorbo-ga:s_4-gb:s_6 |
Statutory deadlines have been met for 80% of requests. 100% of extension notices were sent within 30 days following the receipt of the request. 100% of transfer notices were sent within 15 days. | The service standard is established by the Access to Information Act and the Access to Information Regulations. Consultations with stakeholders were undertaken for amendments done in 1986 and 1992. |
B. Other Information 4: In addition to complaint mechanism included in various Acts and Regulations (eg ATIP http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/showdoc/cs/A-1/bo-ga:s_30/20090701/en#anchorbo-ga:s_30), several complaint mechanisms have been developed and implemented for service standards related to user fees at public ports and public port facilities http://www.tc.gc.ca/Programs/Ports/standards.htm, at TC operated airports www.tc.gc.ca/programs/airports/standards.htm, for the Canadian Aviation Regulations (Civil Aviation Issues Reporting System - CAIRS) http://www.tc.gc.ca/CivilAviation/ManagementServices/QA/cairs.htm). A complaint mechanism policy "Handling of Complaints Related to Marine Safety User Fees and Applicable Service Standards" is now available on the web at: http://www.tc.gc.ca/marinesafety/service-standards/handling-complaints.htm. |
The Internet links in this report may change following publication, since the various websites are updated regularly.
Notes:
As established pursuant to the Policy on Service Standards for External Fees:
service standards may not have received parliamentary review; and
service standards may not respect all performance standard establishment requirements under the User Fee Act (e.g. international comparison; independent complaint address).
Performance results are not legally subject to section 5.1 of the User Fee Act regarding fee reductions for unachieved performance.
Aviation Safety - Regulatory Fees: Documentation on Services Standards is currently in consultation with the National Working Group and will be published in the Fall 2009. The documentation includes:
Directive on Civil Aviation Service Standards Framework;
Staff Instruction on Civil Aviation Service Standards Improvement Process;
Service Standards Activities List for services with charges and no charges. This document includes a description of services and related service standards. This information will be a focal point for external stakeholders doing business with any Transport Canada Civil Aviation Offices.
Efforts are currently under way to monitor the performance within Atlantic Region, based on Ontario Region project pilot for tracking service standards.
Marine Safety - Construction Standard Compliance Labels - Following consultations held as part of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 regulatory reform process, Marine Safety has concluded that the Single Vessel Label Program should be discontinued.
The single vessel label program deals with one-of-a-kind vessels, most often home-built. In order to minimize any inconvenience to pleasure craft owners, the single vessel label program will be discontinued in advance of the upcoming update (2009) to the Small Vessel Regulations. The Regulations were published in Gazette I on April 25. Publication in Gazette II is expected in the fall with immediate coming into force. From the coming into force of the new Regulations, no fee will be charged for labels during a transition period of one year, therefore reported revenue and cost only cover the period from April 2009 to the fall of 2009. One year after the coming into force of the new Regulations TC will no longer issue compliance labels but will instead monitor and audit manufacturers and importers for compliance with the regulations, compliance labels will be issued by the manufacturers within the self-certification process.
See http://www.tc.gc.ca/marinesafety/debs/obs/news/discontinuation/menu.htm for more information.
Main achievement in improving service - The Treasury Board Secretariat Policy on Service Standards for External Fees does not include any specific requirement for measuring client satisfaction other than the need for service standards to be developed in consultation with paying and non-paying stakeholders and the reporting of performance.
Transport Canada in its commitment to provide quality services and client satisfaction, has also implemented dispute mechanisms that apply to services, use of facilities and provision of goods for which user fees are charged. This initiative ensures that stakeholders' concerns and complaints are handled immediately by the various Groups and redress mechanisms undertaken as appropriate. Internet web site links to various Groups dispute mechanisms are identified under "Other Information" in the two Tables for User fee (Table 2-A) and External Fee reporting (Table 2-B).
Transport Canada administers a number of transfer payment programs (TPPs). Transfer payments are transfers of money, goods, services or assets made from an appropriation to individuals, organizations or other levels of government, without the federal government directly receiving goods or services in return.
Transport Canada is subject to the revised policy on transfer payments, which requires departments to report on TPPs greater than $5 million.
In 2008-2009, Transport Canada administered the following TPPs where at least $5 million was spent or planned to be spent when the 2008-2009 RPP was published.
The summary of the three-year transfer payment programs plan is available on Transport Canada's website at: http://www.tc.gc.ca/corporate-services/finance/rpp/three_year_plan.htm.
An Efficient Transportation System
An environmentally responsible transportation system
A safe and secure transportation system
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Grant to the Province of British Columbia for ferry and coastal freight and passenger services.
Start date: 1977
End date: ongoing
Description: The Province of British Columbia (BC) assumes the entire responsibility for the operation of ferry and coastal freight and passenger services.
Strategic Outcome: An efficient transportation system that contributes to Canada's economic growth and trade objectives.
Results Achieved: The grant allowed BC ferry service to continue to provide transportation of coastal freight and passengers.
($ thousands) | Actual Spending 2006-07 |
Actual Spending 2007-08 |
Planned Spending 2008-09 |
Total Authorities 2008-09 |
Actual Spending 2008-09 |
Variance(s) Between Planned & Actual Spending 2008-09 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Program Activity | Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework | Transportation Policy Development and Infrastructure Programs | ||||
Total Grants | 25,309 | 25,856 | 26,447 | 26,439 | 26,294 | 153 |
Total Contributions | ||||||
Total Other types of transfer payments | ||||||
Total Program Activity(ies) | 25,309 | 25,856 | 26,447 | 26,439 | 26,294 | 153 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): The planned spending was based on an estimate of the BC consumer price index. Actual spending reflects the actual consumer price index, which was lower than anticipated.
Audit completed or planned: Transport Canada did not conduct an internal audit of this contribution program in 2008-2009. There are currently no plans to do so under the 2009-10 to 2011-2012 fiscal year.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contribution for ferry and coastal passenger and freight services
Start date: 1941
End date: March 31, 2011
Description: Operating funding for three regional passenger and vehicle ferry services, CTMA Traversier Ltee; Northumberland Ferry Ltd.; and Bay Ferries Ltd.
Strategic Outcome: An efficient transportation system that contributes to Canada's economic growth and trade objectives.
Results Achieved: The services continued to provide transportation of freight and passengers in Atlantic Canada and Quebec. In addition, these services continued to support tourism and one continued to provide a link to a remote location.
($ thousands) | Actual Spending 2006-07 |
Actual Spending 2007-08 |
Planned Spending 2008-09 |
Total Authorities 2008-09 |
Actual Spending 2008-09 |
Variance(s) Between Planned & Actual Spending 2008-09 |
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Program Activity | Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework | Transportation Policy Development and Infrastructure Programs | ||||
Total Grants | ||||||
Total Contributions | 11,493 | 13,345 | 11,243 | 16,181 | 16,056 | ( 4,813 ) |
Total Other types of transfer payments | ||||||
Total Program Activity(ies) | 11,493 | 13,345 | 11,243 | 16,181 | 16,056 | ( 4,813 ) |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): Actual spending was more than planned due to unforeseen maintenance costs (traffic decline and increase of fuel costs) as well as a contribution to a pilot project for one of the ferries to operate in winter months.
Audit completed or planned: Transport Canada did not conduct an internal audit of this contribution program in 2008-2009. There are currently no plans to do so under the 2009-10 / 2011-2012 fiscal year.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contributions to provinces toward highway improvements to enhance overall efficiency and promote safety while encouraging, industrial development and tourism from a regional economic perspective: Outaouais Road Development Agreement
Start date: January 17, 1972
End date: March 31, 2009
Description: Contributions to the Province of Quebec related to the Outaouais Roads Agreement toward highway improvements made to enhance overall efficiency and promote safety while encouraging regional and industrial development and tourism.
Strategic Outcome: An efficient transportation system that contributes to Canada's economic growth and trade objectives.
Results Achieved: Construction has started on Phase 1 of the extension of Highway 5 to prolong the divided highway while studies are underway for Phase 2. Two noise barriers projects - Maloney noise barrier and the St-Raymond noise barrier - were completed in 2008-2009. All of these projects contributed to enhance the safety and the efficiency of the Outaouais road network
($ thousands) | Actual Spending 2006-07 |
Actual Spending 2007-08 |
Planned Spending 2008-09 |
Total Authorities 2008-09 |
Actual Spending 2008-09 |
Variance(s) Between Planned & Actual Spending 2008-09 |
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Program Activity | Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework | Transportation Policy Development and Infrastructure Programs | ||||
Total Grants | 14,596 | 18,998 | 15,075 | 11,462 | 7,340 | 7,735 |
Total Contributions | ||||||
Total Other types of transfer payments | ||||||
Total Program Activity(ies) | 14,596 | 18,998 | 15,075 | 11,462 | 7,340 | 7,735 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): The Outaouais Road Agreement is a cost sharing agreement between the federal government and the province of Québec where the federal government funds up to 50% of eligible costs on infrastructure projects covered under this agreement. There is no funding ceiling to this agreement. Transport Canada ensures that expenditures, under this agreement cover only up to 50% of eligible costs.
In 2008-09, delays occurred in the completion of the studies for Phase 2 of Highway 5 due to a narrow right of way established in the 1980's. The project design will most likely result in an encroachment on adjacent federal lands. Further discussions and preparation of alternative options were required to minimize the encroachment.
Audit completed or planned: Transport Canada did not conduct an internal audit of this contribution program in 2008-2009. There are currently no plans to do so under the 2009-10 to 2011-2012 fiscal year.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Gateways and Border Crossings Fund (GBCF)
Start date: February 7, 2008 (Treasury Board approval)
End date: March 31, 2014
Description: The GBCF aims to improve the flow of goods and people between Canada and the rest of the world and enhance infrastructure at key locations in order to advance the competitiveness of the Canadian economy.
Strategic Outcome: An efficient transportation system that contributes to Canada's economic growth and trade objectives.
Results Achieved: The Report on Plans and Priorities indicates that the GBCF will promote infrastructure and technology investments, such as Intelligent Transportation Systems, that enhance multi-modal integration of major transportation systems, as well as their efficiency, safety, security, and sustainability. In this context, GBCF achieved the following results:
($ thousands) | Actual Spending 2006-07 |
Actual Spending 2007-08 |
Planned Spending 2008-09 |
Total Authorities 2008-09 |
Actual Spending 2008-09 |
Variance(s) Between Planned & Actual Spending 2008-09 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Program Activity | Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework | Transportation Policy Development and Infrastructure Programs | ||||
Total Grants | ||||||
Total Contributions | 0 | 0 | 210,960 | 207,831 | 4,246 | 206,714 |
Total Other types of transfer payments | ||||||
Total Program Activity(ies) | 0 | 0 | 210,960 | 207,831 | 4,246 | 206,714 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): $5M was transferred to Parks Canada in 08/09 through an MOU for a total project commitment of $100M dollars.
Transport Canada had estimated it would spend a total of $210,960,000 in FY 2008-2009, the first year of the GBCF. As the fiscal year progressed, it became clear that such an estimate would not be met. There are several related explanations for this variance.
Treasury Board (TB) approval for the implementation of the GBCF was not received until February 2008, later than originally scheduled. As a result, Transport Canada did not receive the funds for FY 2008-2009 until July 2008.
In a number of cases, for projects that were publicly announced (by the Prime Minister, the Minister of Transport, or other Government of Canada representatives), business cases were not received from the project proponents and thus contribution agreements or MOUs could not be signed in a timely fashion.
The 2008 federal election also precluded the Department from obtaining Treasury Board approval for funding of specific projects throughout much of Fall 2008.
Finally, in several other cases, work by proponents on approved projects slowed down and some of the planned contributions had to be reprofiled to future years.
Audit completed or planned: Transport Canada did not conduct an internal audit of this contribution program in 2008-2009. There are currently plans to do so under the 2009-10 to 2011-2012 fiscal year.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Airports Capital Assistance Program
Start date: April 1, 1995
End date: March 31, 2010
Description: Airports Capital Assistance Program (ACAP) assists eligible applicants in financing capital projects related to safety, asset protection and operating cost reduction.
Strategic Outcome: An efficient transportation system that contributes to Canada's economic growth and trade objectives.
Results Achieved: In 2008/09, ACAP contributed to 50 safety-related airside projects at 41 eligible airports.
($ thousands) | Actual Spending 2006-07 |
Actual Spending 2007-08 |
Planned Spending 2008-09 |
Total Authorities 2008-09 |
Actual Spending 2008-09 |
Variance(s) Between Planned & Actual Spending 2008-09 |
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Program Activity | Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework | Transportation Policy Development and Infrastructure Programs | ||||
Total Grants | ||||||
Total Contributions | 36,277 | 32,306 | 49,800 | 51,062 | 51,062 | (1,262) |
Total Other types of transfer payments | ||||||
Total Program Activity(ies) | 36,277 | 32,306 | 49,800 | 51,062 | 51,062 | (1,262) |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): Actual spending was more than planned due to multi-year projects that proceeded more quickly than expected.
Audit completed or planned: Transport Canada conducted an internal audit on ACAP in 2007. A copy of the report is available via the following link: http://www.tc.gc.ca/corporate-services/aas/audit/2006/1577-06-101/menu.htm
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contribution Program for operating, capital and start-up funding requirement for Regional and Remote Passenger Rail Services
Start date: June 1, 2004
End date: March 31, 2010
Description: Provide operating funding for the regional and remote passenger rail services not provided by VIA Rail, for capital and start-up costs for regional and remote passenger rail services, and to address potential costs of transferring regional services.
Strategic Outcome: An efficient transportation system that contributes to Canada's economic growth and trade objectives.
Results Achieved: The contribution program allowed Keewatin Railway Company, Algoma Central Railway, Ontario Northland transportation Commission, and Tshiuetin Rail Transportation to continue to provide safe, reliable and sustainable passenger rail services.
($ thousands) | Actual Spending 2006-07 |
Actual Spending 2007-08 |
Planned Spending 2008-09 |
Total Authorities 2008-09 |
Actual Spending 2008-09 |
Variance(s) Between Planned & Actual Spending 2008-09 |
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Program Activity | Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework | Transportation Policy Development and Infrastructure Programs | ||||
Total Grants | ||||||
Total Contributions | 13,080 | 12,437 | 5,600 | 16,514 | 16,514 | (10,914) |
Total Other types of transfer payments | ||||||
Total Program Activity(ies) | 13,080 | 12,437 | 5,600 | 16,514 | 16,514 | (10,914) |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): Funding of $5.6M was provided through the 2008-09 Main Estimates. However, it was not sufficient to maintain the network of regional and remote services and an additional $10.9M was received from Budget 2008 through Supplementary Estimates.
Audit completed or planned: Transport Canada completed an audit of this contribution program in 2003. The report can be found at the following link: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/corporate-services/aas-audit-2003-424.htm
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Northumberland Strait Crossing subsidy payment under the Northumberland Strait Crossing Act (Statutory)
Start date: May 31, 1997
End date: April 1, 2032
Description: Subsidy payments are made to bridge operator to honour constitutional obligations to provide a transportation link between Prince Edward Island and the mainland
Strategic Outcome: An efficient transportation system that contributes to Canada's economic growth and trade objectives.
Results Achieved: The subsidy payments allowed the bridge operator to continue to provide an efficient year-round transportation service between Prince Edward Island and the mainland.
($ thousands) | Actual Spending 2006-07 |
Actual Spending 2007-08 |
Planned Spending 2008-09 |
Total Authorities 2008-09 |
Actual Spending 2008-09 |
Variance(s) Between Planned & Actual Spending 2008-09 |
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Program Activity | Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework | Transportation Policy Development and Infrastructure Programs | ||||
Total Grants | ||||||
Total Contributions | ||||||
Total Other types of transfer payments | 54,265 | 54,897 | 54,897 | 56,066 | 56,066 | (1,169) |
Total Program Activity(ies) | 54,265 | 54,897 | 54,897 | 56,066 | 56,066 | (1,169) |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): As per the Northumberland Strait Crossing Act, payments to Northumberland Strait Crossing are $41.9 million, adjusted annually for inflation in accordance with the Consumer Price Index.
The actual spending reflects the actual Consumer Price Index, which was more than originally anticipated.
Audit completed or planned: Transport Canada did not conduct an internal audit of this contribution program in 2008-2009. There are currently no plans to do so under the 2009-10 to 2011-2012 fiscal year.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Transportation Infrastructure Fund (TIF)
Start date: October 19, 2006
End date: March 31, 2014
Description: To establish the best transportation network facilitating global supply chains between Asia and North America. Transportation infrastructure investments to address near term capacity problems and build strategically for the future
Strategic Outcome: An efficient transportation system that contributes to Canada's economic growth and trade objectives.
Results Achieved: Transport Canada completed two infrastructure projects and four others are under construction. In addition, five Shortsea SHIPping projects and five North Shore Trade Area projects were announced. Three contribution agreements were also signed.
($ thousands) | Actual Spending 2006-07 |
Actual Spending 2007-08 |
Planned Spending 2008-09 |
Total Authorities 2008-09 |
Actual Spending 2008-09 |
Variance(s) Between Planned & Actual Spending 2008-09 |
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Program Activity | Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework | Transportation Policy Development and Infrastructure Programs | ||||
Total Grants | ||||||
Total Contributions | 8,400 | 40,403 | 82,100 | 101,748 | 56,592 | 25,508 |
Total Other types of transfer payments | ||||||
Total Program Activity(ies) | 8,400 | 40,403 | 82,100 | 101,748 | 56,592 | 25,508 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): A number of the TIF projects that were scheduled to advance this year were either delayed or moved to future years by proponents. In particular, though it is moving well, the South Fraser Perimeter Road did not advance as quickly as planned. Also the slow down in the economy caused a number of the private sector projects to be pushed into future years as the proponent's capital plans had to be readjusted.
Audit completed or planned: Transport Canada did not conduct an internal audit of this contribution program in 2008-2009.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Port Divestiture Fund
Start date: April 1, 1996
End date: March 31, 2012
Description: Facilitate the divestiture process by providing a new owner with the resources to take over the port.
Strategic Outcome: An efficient transportation system that contributes to Canada's economic growth and trade objectives.
Results Achieved: As of March 31, 2009, Transport Canada had divested 471 of its original 549 ports (86% complete) and has saved taxpayers an estimated $531 million that would otherwise have been spent on the ports.
($ thousands) | Actual Spending 2006-07 |
Actual Spending 2007-08 |
Planned Spending 2008-09 |
Total Authorities 2008-09 |
Actual Spending 2008-09 |
Variance(s) Between Planned & Actual Spending 2008-09 |
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Program Activity | Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework | Transportation Policy Development and Infrastructure Programs | ||||
Total Grants | ||||||
Total Contributions | 513 | 16,004 | 33,000 | 33,060 | 384 | 32,616 |
Total Other types of transfer payments | ||||||
Total Program Activity(ies) | 513 | 16,004 | 33,000 | 33,060 | 384 | 32,616 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): Actual spending was less than planned because several significant port divestitures anticipated for 2008-09 were delayed to 2009-10.
Audit completed or planned: Audits of this program were completed in 2001, 2003 and 2004. While the 2001 report has been archived, the 2003 and 2004 reports are available via the following links: http://www.tc.gc.ca/corporate-services/aas/audit/2003/1577-03-026/menu.htm and http://www.tc.gc.ca/corporate-services/aas/audit/2003/1577-03-020/menu.htm. Transport Canada is currently conducting an audit that was started in 2009.
Name of Transfer Payment Program:
Strategic Highway Infrastructure Program (SHIP) - Highway Component
Strategic Highway Infrastructure Program - Border Crossing Transportation Initiative and
Transportation Planning and Modal Integration (TPMI) Initiative
Strategic Highway Infrastructure Program - Intelligent Transportation Systems Initiative
Start date: March 29, 2001
End date:
SHIP - Highway Component: extended until March 31, 2009.
SHIP - Border Crossing Transportation Initiative and Planning and Modal Integration (TPMI) Initiative: extended until March 31, 2010.
SHIP - Intelligent Transportation Systems Initiative: extended until March 31, 2010.
Description:
SHIP - Highway Component: Provide federal funding under cost-shared contribution agreements with provincial and territorial governments for highway improvement projects to address the needs of Canada's National Highway System.
SHIP - Border Crossing Transportation Initiative and TPMI Initiative: Provide federal funding under cost-shared contribution agreements with provincial, territorial, municipal governments and other partners to improve the access to land border crossings, mobility, modal integration and transportation efficiency.
SHIP - Intelligent Transportation Systems Initiative: Provide federal funding under cost-shared contribution agreements with provincial, territorial, municipal governments and other partners to enable the undertaking of the deployment of intelligent transportation systems.
Strategic Outcome: An efficient transportation system that contributes to Canada's economic growth and trade objectives.
Results Achieved:
Highway Component: As of March 31, 2009, Canada has completed 9 of the 10 Provincial SHIP agreements and all three of the Territorial Agreements. The SHIP program has seen over 70 projects completed across Canada under the $600M program.
Border Crossing Transportation Initiative and Transportation Planning and Modal Integration (TPMI) Initiative: As of March 31, 2009 all of the SHIP Border projects have been completed. Prior to final payment being made by Canada for a project, the recipient must submit a signed affidavit stating the project was completed as per Engineering guidelines. Once the Province of British Columbia submits its final affidavits, the remaining funds in the SHIP Border fund will be released and all funding will be disbursed.
Intelligent Transportation Systems Initiative: As of March 31, 2009, Transport Canada continues to collaborate with stakeholders in advancing the development and deployment of intelligent transportation systems. 23 projects were successfully concluded, including the implementation of 18 road weather information stations along the National Highway System; the implementation of technologies to provide road and traffic information for traveller information systems; and the implementation of technologies to increase efficiencies for commercial vehicles at roadside inspection stations.
($ thousands) | Actual Spending 2006-07 |
Actual Spending 2007-08 |
Planned Spending 2008-09 |
Total Authorities 2008-09 |
Actual Spending 2008-09 |
Variance(s) Between Planned & Actual Spending 2008-09 |
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Program Activity | Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework | Transportation Policy Development and Infrastructure Programs | ||||
Total Grants | ||||||
Total Contributions | 80,407 | 19,755 | 2,287 | 17,805 | 15,907 | (13,620) |
Total Other types of transfer payments | ||||||
Total Program Activity(ies) | 80,407 | 19,755 | 2,287 | 17,805 | 15,907 | (13,620) |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): Funding of $2.287M was provided through the 2008-09 Main Estimates. However, subsequent funding was provided through Supplementary Estimates for two components: the SHIP Border Crossing Transportation Initiative and Planning and Modal Integration (TPMI) Initiative, and the SHIP Intelligent Transportation Systems Initiative.
The SHIP Intelligent Transportation Systems Initiative spent less than planned due to the delays associated with the construction of the projects (weather, industry's capacity, timing of activities) and, to a lesser extent, to delays in the provincial and federal approval process of the projects (provincial capital planning and available funding, environmental assessment process, permits, etc) required prior to construction start.
Audit completed or planned: Transport Canada completed an audit of this contribution program in 2008-2009 that was approved by the Audit and Review Committee in May 2009. Posting of the report on the internet is pending.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Action Plan 2000 for Climate Change - Urban Transportation Showcase Program (UTSP)
Start date: June 21, 2001
End date: March 31 st, 2009
Description: To test and measure the impacts of strategies to reduce urban greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transportation, so as to lay a foundation for the adoption of effective, integrated GHG reduction strategies in urban centres across Canada by 2010.
Strategic Outcome: An environmentally responsible transportation system that contributes to Canada's sustainable development objectives.
Results Achieved: The showcase component of UTSP, which aims to demonstrate, measure and monitor the effectiveness of a range of integrated urban GHG reduction strategies, began analysis of the final results for the Halifax, Whitehorse, and Toronto showcases. Preliminary results from Halifax show a thirty percent modal shift from cars to the new transit service that will provide a two kiltotonne per year reduction in GHG emissions. In Toronto, there was a reported 17,500 tonne reduction in GHG emissions and the development of a strong regional partnership of organizations, businesses, governments and others dedicated to making commuting more sustainable. Whitehorse final project results include an estimated GHG reduction of ninety tonnes from elements of the project that were measurable; as well, the municipality is now replicating project elements in forthcoming municipal infrastructure work.
Implementation of showcase activities in the following five municipalities, Region of Waterloo, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Gatineau-Montreal, and Quebec City were completed as of March 31, 2009. However, measurement and compiling of results is ongoing for these showcase municipalities. Progress reports indicated that these showcase municipalities are reaching their objectives to change travel behaviour, foster replication, and innovate in the delivering of urban transportation infrastructure and services. All proponents cite the involvement of Transport Canada as a critical factor in implementing the projects.
The second component of UTSP is the Information Network, which focuses on information transfer in order to drive replication of effective sustainable transportation strategies. Results in 2008/2009 for the Information Network include:
($ thousands) | Actual Spending 2006-07 |
Actual Spending 2007-08 |
Planned Spending 2008-09 |
Total Authorities 2008-09 |
Actual Spending 2008-09 |
Variance(s) Between Planned & Actual Spending 2008-09 |
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Program Activity | Policies and Programs in support of sustainable transportation | Sustainable Transportation Development and the Environment | ||||
Total Grants | ||||||
Total Contributions | 3,841 | 6,687 | 5,043 | 8,383 | 7,969 | ( 2,926 ) |
Total Other types of transfer payments | ||||||
Total Program Activity(ies) | 3,841 | 6,687 | 5,043 | 8,383 | 7,969 | ( 2,926 ) |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): Supplementary Estimates (A: $527,000; B:$2,195,000; C:$390,912) and internal cash flow of $227,457 were approved after the Main Estimates for a Total Authorities of $8,383,000. This resulted in an adjusted variance or surplus of $414,000 due to one proponent who significantly reduced the scope of its project.
Audit completed or planned: Transport Canada is currently conducting an audit of the Urban Transportation Showcase Program.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: ecotransport Strategy
Start date: April 1, 2007
End date: March 31st, 2011
Description: The ecotransport Strategy involves a series of initiatives designed to reduce the amount of fuel consumed, improve transportation efficiency and introduce cleaner transportation technologies. Launched as part of the Government's Environmental Agenda, this strategy features the ecomobility program; the ecotechnology for Vehicles Program and the ecoenergy for Personal Vehicles Program; and the ecofreight program. The ecoAUTO Rebate Program was introduced separately but is complementary to the programs for personal vehicles.
Strategic Outcome: An environmentally responsible transportation system that contributes to Canada's sustainable development objectives.
Results Achieved *: Financial incentives and assistance were provided to members of the transport sector to increase uptake of emission-reducing technologies. In 2008-2009, over 116,000 ecoAUTO Rebate applications were processed, and almost $120 million was distributed to eligible applicants. Six projects, which will receive funding of about $2 million, continue to be implemented under the Freight Technology Demonstration Fund, and an additional nine projects for $3.5 million in funding were selected in January, 2009 and are underway. The two rounds of funding under the Freight Technology Demonstration Fund have allowed an uptake of 1254 pieces of emerging technology equipment across four modes of transportation. Similarly, fifteen projects with funding of $3.7 million are underway under the Freight Technology Incentives Program, and an additional 17 projects, with funding of $3.8 million, were selected in February, 2009. The two rounds of funding under the Freight Technology Incentives Program have allowed an uptake of 1654 pieces of proven technology equipment. Under the ecomobility Program, 14 projects worth $3 million were selected, of which three contribution agreements were signed in 2008-2009 and the remainder are under negotiation; proposals for a second round of funding were received on May 1, 2009. Following a competitive process, the Port Metro Vancouver was awarded $3 million in funding (including $2M under the Marine Shore Power Program and $1M under the Western Economic Diversification) to implement marine shore power at Canada Place - the first such initiative in Canada and the third in the world.
* The financial and non-financial results includes Transport Canada's program only
($ thousands) | Actual Spending 2006-07 |
Actual Spending 2007-08 |
Planned Spending 2008-09 |
Total Authorities 2008-09 |
Actual Spending 2008-09 |
Variance(s) Between Planned & Actual Spending 2008-09 |
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Program Activity | Policies, Programs in support of Sustainable Development | Sustainable Development and the Environment | ||||
Total Grants | 0 | 71,342 | 100,200 | 168,758 | 119,864 | (19,664) |
Total Contributions | 0 | 0 | 11,569 | 11,669 | 5,805 | 5,764 |
Total Other types of transfer payments | ||||||
Total Program Activity(ies) | 0 | 71,342 | 111,769 | 180,427 | 125,669 | (13,900) |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): Supplementary Estimates of $75,558,000 and other authorities of $7,000,000 were approved for a ‘Total Authorities' of $168,758,000 resulting in an adjusted variance of $48,894,000 due to lower application intake due in part, to a downturn in the economy resulting in fewer automobile purchases. Variance was due to downturn in the economy resulted in fewer automobile purchases and lower ecoAuto rebate applications.
Supplementary Estimates of $4,660,820 and other authorities of $1,103,000 were approved for a ‘Total Authorities' of 11,669,000 resulting in an adjusted variance of $1,203,749. Variance was due to time required to establish programs' structure (staffing, developing guidelines and forms, initiating outreach activities); delays in acquiring vehicle technology to be tested; and late reprofiling not reflected in the above.
Audit completed or planned: Transport Canada did not conduct an internal audit of this contribution program in 2008-2009. There are currently no plans to do so under the 2009-10 to 2011-2012 fiscal year.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Divestiture of St-Romuald
Start date:
End date: March 31, 2009
Description: Divestiture of St-Romuald Marine Emergency Duties Training Assets to the Province of Quebec.
Strategic Outcome: A safe and secure transportation system that contributes to Canada's social development and security objectives.
Results Achieved: Lump-sum contribution of $6,300,000 was provided to the province of Quebec, allowing it to continue to provide Marine Emergency Duties training in French in the foreseeable future. Seafarers wishing to be trained in the French language will receive the necessary training to obtain a recognized level of proficiency in marine emergency duties practices and procedures, thereby contributing to the safety on our waters. The program will also attract and qualify Canadian seafarers thereby increasing the number of francophone seafarers in the Canadian marine industry.
The divestiture will allow the Department to focus on the policy and regulatory framework while the Province assumes responsibility for the continued provision of MED training in the French language for the next 25 years.
($ thousands) | Actual Spending 2006-07 |
Actual Spending 2007-08 |
Planned Spending 2008-09 |
Total Authorities 2008-09 |
Actual Spending 2008-09 |
Variance(s) Between Planned & Actual Spending 2008-09 |
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Program Activity | Transportation Safety and Security | |||||
Total Grants | ||||||
Total Contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6,300 | 6,300 | (6,300) |
Total Other types of transfer payments | ||||||
Total Program Activity(ies) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6,300 | 6,300 | (6,300) |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): No funding was provided through the 2008-09 Main Estimates. However, Transport Canada subsequently received funding of $6.3M in fiscal year 2008-09 through Supplementary Estimates to support the St-Romuald Contribution Program.
Note: In December 2008, the Minister provided an approval in principle to continue consultations with the Province of Quebec on the divestitutre of St-Romuald within the context of a supplemented offer of contribution not to exceed $6.3M for the divestiture of St-Romuald training facility and related assets in fiscal year 2008-09. Although the province of Quebec signed an agreement in principle on March 27, 2009 for $6.3M, the signature on the final agreement is pending.
Audit completed or planned: Transport Canada did not conduct an internal audit of this contribution program in 2008-2009.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Grade Crossing Improvement Contribution Program (approved under Railway Safety Act)
Start date: 1989
End date: Ongoing
Description: Payments made to railway companies and municipalities to improve the safety at public road/railway grade crossings.
Strategic Outcome: A safe and secure transportation system that contributes to Canada's social development and security objectives.
Results Achieved: Since 1989, over $100 million has been spent by Transport Canada to fund improvements at public road/railway grade crossings across Canada, under federal jurisdiction. It is conservatively estimated that the program is responsible for 53% of the reduction in collisions at grade crossings.
In 2008-09, 143 grade crossing improvement projects were funded through this program to enhance the safety of Canada's road/railway system. Examples of project improvements included the installation of flashing lights, bells and gates; the interconnection of crossing signals to nearby highway traffic signals; the modification of operating circuits within automatic warning systems; the improvement of roadway alignment or grades.
($ thousands) | Actual Spending 2006-07 |
Actual Spending 2007-08 |
Planned Spending 2008-09 |
Total Authorities 2008-09 |
Actual Spending 2008-09 |
Variance(s) Between Planned & Actual Spending 2008-09 |
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Program Activity | Policies, Rulemaking, Monitoring and Outreach in support of a safe and secure transportation system | Transportation Safety and Security | ||||
Total Grants | 140 | 155 | 300 | 120 | 120 | 180 |
Total Contributions | 3,505 | 7,280 | 7,145 | 7,325 | 7,315 | (170) |
Total Other types of transfer payments | ||||||
Total Program Activity(ies) | 3,645 | 7,435 | 7,445 | 7,445 | 7,435 | 10 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): Actual spending of grants was less than planned primarily due to a decrease in the number of applications received under the grant program to close crossings and the remainder was transferred to the contribution program to improve crossings.
Actual spending of contributions was more than planned primarily due to an increase in the number of projects funded and the remainder was due to cash flow management.
Audit completed or planned: An audit of the Grade Crossing Review Program was completed in November 2001. The report has been archived. There are currently no plans to do an audit during the 2009-10 to 2011-2012 fiscal years.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Marine Security Contribution Program
Start date: December 1, 2004
End date: November 30, 2009
Description: Financial assistance to aid in the speedy implementation of security measures and to help offset the costs of operators who would not have the financial capacity to cover security costs without significantly affecting operating costs.
Strategic Outcome: A safe and secure transportation system that contributes to Canada's social development and security objectives
Results Achieved:
($ thousands) | Actual Spending 2006-07 |
Actual Spending 2007-08 |
Planned Spending 2008-09 |
Total Authorities 2008-09 |
Actual Spending 2008-09 |
Variance(s) Between Planned & Actual Spending 2008-09 |
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Program Activity | Policies, Rulemaking, Monitoring and Outreach in support of a safe and secure transportation system | Transportation Safety and Security | ||||
Total Grants | ||||||
Total Contributions | 12,559 | 30,806 | 28,046 | 15,300 | 7,826 | 20,220 |
Total Other types of transfer payments | ||||||
Total Program Activity(ies) | 12,559 | 30,806 | 28,046 | 15,300 | 7,826 | 20,220 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): Transport Canada received $28M through the Main Estimates. However, due to program requirements funding was re-profiled to 2009-2010. In addition, $2.5 million was part of the department's Strategic Review commitments. Actual spending reflects total authorities provided.
Audit completed or planned: Transport Canada is currently conducting an audit of the Marine Security Contribution Program. The final report is scheduled to be released in 2009.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Passenger Rail and Urban Transit Security Contribution Program (Transit - Secure)
Start date: June 22, 2006
End date: March 31, 2009
Description: The program is designed to enhance the security of Canada's passenger rail and urban transit system by providing incentives to operators of passenger rail and urban transit services to implement new and enhanced security measures rapidly.
Strategic Outcome: A safe and secure transportation system that contributes to Canada's social development and security objectives.
Results Achieved:
($ thousands) | Actual Spending 2006-07 |
Actual Spending 2007-08 |
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Variance(s) Between Planned & Actual Spending 2008-09 |
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Program Activity | Policies, Rulemaking, Monitoring and Outreach in support of a safe and secure transportation system | Transportation Safety and Security | ||||
Total Grants | ||||||
Total Contributions | 0 | 8,077 | 61,400 | 69,400 | 58,894 | 2,506 |
Total Other types of transfer payments | ||||||
Total Program Activity(ies) | 0 | 8,077 | 61,400 | 69,400 | 58,894 | 2,506 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s):
Total spending was less than planned primarily because operators had some significant difficulties (e.g. securing heritage approvals, Ottawa bus strike, labour shortages) in completing projects, running up to the program completion date. Most of these challenges were successfully addressed by operators and projects were completed, however, they did result in under expenditures.
Audit completed or planned: Transport Canada conducted an Audit of Rail and Urban Transit Security Contribution in 2008-2009 that was approved by the Audit and Review Committee in May 2009. Posting of the report on the internet is pending.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Airports Policing Contribution Program
Start date: April 2008
End date: Ongoing
Description: The Program was established in 2002 under the responsibility of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA). In 2007, a decision was made to transfer the program to Transport Canada. The program was created to assist eligible, designated airports in financing the heightened cost of security-related policing in accordance with Transport Canada's regulated security measures.
Strategic Outcome: A safe and secure transportation system that contributes to Canada's social development and security objectives
Results Achieved:
($ thousands) | Actual Spending 2006-07 |
Actual Spending 2007-08 |
Planned Spending 2008-09 |
Total Authorities 2008-09 |
Actual Spending 2008-09 |
Variance(s) Between Planned & Actual Spending 2008-09 |
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Program Activity | Policies, Rulemaking, Monitoring and Outreach in support of a safe and secure transportation system | Transportation Safety and Security | ||||
Total Grants | ||||||
Total Contributions | 0 | 0 | 15,645 | 15,621 | 14,216 | 1,429 |
Total Other types of transfer payments | ||||||
Total Program Activity(ies) | 0 | 0 | 15,645 | 15,621 | 14,216 | 1,429 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): When the program was transferred from the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority to Transport Canada in 2008-09, the original funding allocation of $14,307,960 was maintained. A re-examination of the funding allocation was envisioned to assess how best to distribute the remaining $1,337,400 that was lapsed annually. However, this did not occur because the remaining amount was cut in the Budget 2009 announcement to phase out the program to certain recipients. The remaining variance is due to eligible costs for some recipients being lower than expected.
Audit completed or planned: Transport Canada did not conduct an internal audit of this contribution program in 2008-2009. There are currently no plans to do so under the 2009-10 to 2011-2012 fiscal year.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contribution to NAV Canada to support security for the 2010 Winter Olympic games
Start date: June 23, 2008
End date: June 30, 2010
Description: NAV Canada Olympic Security Contribution Program provides financial assistance to NAV Canada for systems and services to ensure the safe movement of security aircraft in the Sea-to-Sky corridor and to ensure aviation domain awareness and control of restricted airspace during the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Strategic Outcome: A safe and secure transportation system that contributes to Canada's social development and security objectives
Results Achieved:
($ thousands) | Actual Spending 2006-07 |
Actual Spending 2007-08 |
Planned Spending 2008-09 |
Total Authorities 2008-09 |
Actual Spending 2008-09 |
Variance(s) Between Planned & Actual Spending 2008-09 |
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Program Activity | Policies, Rulemaking, Monitoring and Outreach in support of a safe and secure transportation system | Transportation Safety and Security | ||||
Total Grants | ||||||
Total Contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6,600 | 6,600 | (6,600) |
Total Other types of transfer payments | ||||||
Total Program Activity(ies) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6,600 | 6,600 | (6,600) |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): No funding was provided through the 2008-09 Main Estimates. However, Transport Canada subsequently received funding of $6.6M in fiscal year 2008-09 through Supplementary Estimates to support the Program.
Audit completed or planned: Transport Canada did not conduct an internal audit of this contribution program in 2008-2009.
Name of Horizontal Initiative: ecotransport Strategy
Name of lead department(s): Transport Canada (TC)
Lead department program activity: Clean Air from Transportation
Start date of the Horizontal Initiative: 2007-2008
End date of the Horizontal Initiative: 2010-2011*
(*ecomobility and Marine Shore Power programs were extended to 2011-2012)
Total federal funding allocation (start to end date): $461.6 million*
(*As of 2012, total allocation will be $463 million due to a $1.4 million allocation for a one-year extension of the ecomobility ($1.1 million) and Marine Shore Power programs ($0.3))
Description of the Horizontal Initiative (including funding agreement): The ecotransport Strategy involves a series of initiatives designed to reduce the amount of fuel consumed, improve transportation efficiency and introduce cleaner transportation technologies. Launched as part of the Government’s Clean Air Agenda, this strategy features the ecomobility program; the ecotechnology for Vehicles Program; the ecoenergy for Personal Vehicles Program (Natural Resources Canada); and the ecofreight programs which include Natural Resources Canada’s (NRCan’s) ecoenergy for Fleet Program. The ecoauto Rebate Program and the Environment Canada’s (EC’s) Vehicle Scrappage program were introduced separately but are complementary to the programs for personal vehicles (see http://www.ecoaction.gc.ca/ecotransport/index-eng.cfm).
Shared outcome(s): The overall objective of the ecotransport Strategy is to reduce energy use and emissions in the transportation sector. All the specific measures envisioned in the strategy are expected to contribute to reduced fuel consumption and, as a result, the personal vehicle fleet as well as the freight sector will use less energy. Other measures will help to reduce the demand for personal transportation and encourage modal shifts to more sustainable transportation options. The strategy will lead to reduced greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants that contribute to smog, thus protecting the environment and the health of Canadians.
Governance structure(s): Under the ecotransport Strategy, each of the three departments implicated (TC, NRCan and EC) will manage their respective programs in accordance with defined governance structures for the individual programs concerned. Each program is subject to a Results-based Management Accountability Framework (RMAF), which includes committee structures, risk management strategies, and provisions for performance measurement, information management, auditing, evaluation and reporting. In addition, a broader Horizontal Management Accountability and Reporting Framework (HMARF) for the Clean Air Agenda was developed and encompasses, among others, all regulatory and program initiatives for clean transportation, including those of the ecotransport Strategy. The HMARF includes governance structures; financial, measurement, risks and information management strategies; and lines of reporting.
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 2007-11 |
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1. Transport Canada 1 | Clean Air from Transportation | a) eco-MOBILITY | 9,300* *Includes |
2,803 | Feasibility studies, municipal tools and resources for implementing Transportation demand management (TDM), pilot TDM projects, training materials and learning workshops; and Reduce GHG emissions and reduced air pollutants due to modal shifts towards public transportation, higher occupancy of personal vehicles, and active transportation – all of which are less emissions intensive travel choices. |
Clean Air from Transportation | b) eco- technology for Vehicles |
14,100 | 5,512 | Evaluate and showcase near and long term advanced technologies in the Canadian vehicle market, including more efficient and cleaner gasoline and diesel engines, electric, solar, hydrogen fuel cells, biodiesel etc, as well as individual advanced technology components; and Reduce emissions of GHGs and air pollutants as advanced technologies gain market penetration over time. |
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Clean Air from Transportation | c) National Harmonization Initiative for the Trucking Industry | 5,400 | 2,153 | Environmental benefits are reflected in the anticipated technology take-up from activities under the Freight Technology Demonstration Fund and the Freight Technology Incentive Program |
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Clean Air from Transportation | d) Freight Technology Demonstration Fund | 9,300 | 3,718 | Support technology demonstrations across all transportation modes and stimulate technology take-up in the four freight modes according to the modal distribution of the projects; and Reduce emissions of GHGs and air pollutants as advanced technologies gain market penetration over time. |
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Clean Air from Transportation | e) Freight Technology Incentives Program | 9,350 | 4,110 | Provide cost-shared funding to companies and non-profit organizations in freight transportation to help them to purchase and install proven emission-reducing technologies; and Reduce in emissions of GHGs and air pollutants as advanced technologies gain market penetration over time. |
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Clean Air from Transportation | f) eco-FREIGHT Partnerships | 6,550 | 1,860 | Build and maintain partnerships within the transportation sector to reduce emissions from freight transportation through fast and flexible voluntary actions that can support the regulatory framework; and Support agreements with industry in all freight modes. |
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Clean Air from Transportation | g) Marine Shore Power | 6,000* *Includes |
1,406 | Demonstrate the use of shore-based power for marine vessels in Canadian ports to reduce air pollution from idling ship engines in some of Canada’s largest urban centres; and Reduce air pollutants in the downtown areas of major port cities. |
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Clean Air from Transportation | h) ecoauto Rebate Program 2 | 264,000 includes |
2,243 includes |
Provide consumer rebates to encourage the purchase of fuel-efficient vehicles; Couple with a Green Levy to discourage the purchase of fuel-inefficient vehicles (administered by Finance Canada and Canada Revenue Agency); and Reduce fuel consumption, commensurate with GHG emission reductions |
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Clean Air from Transportation | i) Analytical and Policy Support | 4,000 1 | 1,194 | ||
2. Natural Resources Canada | Clean Energy | a) eco-ENERGY for Personal Vehicles | 21,000 | 6,050 | Provide information to consumers on fuel consumption and decision-making tools such as vehicle labels, guides and information, and undertake partnerships, to encourage more fuel efficient buying, driving and maintenance practices; Administer the GHG Memorandum of Understanding with the vehicle industry; and Reduce fuel consumption with associated reductions in GHG emissions. Air pollutant emissions will also be reduced. |
Clean Energy | b) eco-ENERGY for Fleets | 22,000 | 7,159 | Provide training to professional drivers representing the heavy truck, transit, intercity motor-coach, school bus, urban light and medium vehicle drivers and off-road machinery including mining, construction and farm tractors; Expect fleets to take actions to reduce fuel use/emissions; Expect truck stops to participate in annual idle-free truck stop campaigns; and Expect reductions in fuel consumption with associated reductions in GHG emissions. Air pollutant emissions will also be reduced. |
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3. Environment Canada | Risks to Canadians, their health and their environment from air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions are reduced | a) Scrappage | 92,000 | 41,923 | National program over four years, intended to promote the accelerated scrappage of older vehicles. |
Total | 463,000* |
$80,130 |
Results to be achieved by non-federal partners (if applicable): Not applicable
Contact information: Alain Paquet, Manager, Performance Measurement Unit, Environmental Program, TC : 613- 990-5394
1 As part of ecotransport strategy, $4 million is allocated to analytical and policy capability in support of Transport Canada’s ecotransport strategy programs with the exception of the ecoauto Rebate program.
2 Transport Canada is responsible for the overall objectives of the program while Service Canada is responsible for the program delivery.
Name of Horizontal Initiative: Marine Security
Name of lead department(s): Transport Canada
Lead department program activity: Marine Security
Start date of the Horizontal Initiative: Budget 2001
End date of the Horizontal Initiative: Ongoing
Total federal funding allocation (start to end date): Not Applicable
Description of the Horizontal Initiative (including funding agreement): Marine Security is a horizontal initiative that is linked to the Government’s key priority of “A Safe and Secure Canada”. Its aim is to improve the security of Canada’s marine domain, including territorial waters, and inland waterways, and at Canadian ports. Elements of this initiative include:
Shared outcome(s): The following are planned shared outcomes and activities in marine security.
Key areas include:
Immediate Outcomes:
Intermediate Outcomes:
Ultimate Outcomes:
Strategic Outcome:
Governance structure(s): The Government of Canada created the Interdepartmental Marine Security Working Group (IMSWG), chaired by Transport Canada, to identify and coordinate federal actions in support of Canada’s objectives with regard to public security and anti-terrorism in the marine domain as well as its international marine security obligations. Under the guidance of the IMSWG, key departments are responsible for the following:
Transport Canada
Leads the Government’s initiatives in marine security enhancements, including:
Department of Fisheries and Oceans/Canadian Coast Guard
Contributor to the enhancement of the level of domain awareness within the Canadian exclusive economic zone (EEZ) through increased surveillance activities and the implementation of shore-based automatic identification system (AIS) infrastructure and the development of a long-range vessel tracking capability. As well, increased its level of on-water capability for providing platform support to respond to marine security incidents.
Also participates in the Marine Security Operations Centres.
Public Safety Canada
Public Safety Canada (PS) is Canada’s lead department for public safety. PS coordinates efforts with portfolio agencies, federal partners, other levels of government (including international allies) and stakeholders in building national policies and programs dealing with national security, emergency management, law enforcement, corrections, crime prevention and border integrity. This includes, for example, the development and implementation of marine-based counter-terrorism exercises.
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
CBSA’s mandate is to manage the nation’s borders at ports of entry by administering and enforcing the domestic laws that govern trade and travel, as well as international agreements and conventions. The work of the CBSA includes identifying and interdicting high-risk individuals and goods, working with law enforcement agencies to maintain border integrity and engaging in enforcement activities, which include seizure of goods, arrests, detentions, investigations, hearings and removals.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
The RCMP is responsible for enforcing federal statutes, leading national security and organized crime investigations across Canada both on land and waterside and for maintaining border integrity between ports of entry.
Department of National Defence
Contributes to enhanced domain awareness of the strategic high-traffic coastal area. Leads the Marine Security Operations Centres (MSOCs) on the coasts and participates in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway MSOC.
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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1. Transport Canada | Marine Security | a) Marine Security Coordination Fund | 16,200 | 2,000 | Increased cooperation between government departments and agencies involved with marine security; Enhanced security measures at ports and marine facilities; Security-conscious culture among stakeholders; and Increased collaboration: internationally, industry partners, multilateral organizations, provinces and municipalities. |
b) Oversight and Enforcement | 54,070 | 11,553 | Enhanced security procedures at ports, marine facilities and Canadian Vessels; Increased stakeholder awareness and understanding; Stakeholder compliance with security regulations; and Security-conscious culture among stakeholders. |
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c) Marine Security Policy and Interdepartmental Coordination | 5,000 | 1,000 | Enhanced security measures at ports and marine facilities; Security-conscious culture among stakeholders; Increased cooperation between government departments and agencies involved with marine security; and Increased collaboration: internationally, industry partners, multilateral organizations, provinces and municipalities. |
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d) Marine Transportation Security Clearance Program | 11,800 | 2,000 | Increased stakeholder awareness and understanding; Enhanced security measures at ports and marine facilities; and Stakeholder compliance with security regulations. |
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e) Marine Security Contribution Program | 115,000 | 12,500 | Increased ability to meet marine security requirements; Enhanced security measures at ports and marine facilities; Security-conscious culture among stakeholders; and Stakeholder compliance with security regulations. |
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f) Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Seaway Marine Security Operations Centre (design team) | New funding |
1,900 | Increased surveillance and awareness of marine security environment; Increased cooperation between government departments and agencies involved with marine security; Effective domain awareness; and Increased collaboration: internationally, industry partners, multilateral organizations, provinces and municipalities. |
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2. Department of Fisheries and Oceans | Safe and Accessible Waterways | a) Increased On-Water Patrols | 10,000 (annually and ongoing) |
10,000 | Increased on-water presence; and Effective domain awareness. |
b) Automatic Identification System and Long Range Identification and Tracking | 27,500 | 12,000 | Increased volume of vessel traffic data; Increased awareness; and Effective domain awareness. |
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c) Great Lakes/ St. Lawrence Seaway Marine Security Operations Centre (Design Team) | $1,060 (funding sunsets on March 31, 2008) |
$400 | Increased surveillance and awareness of marine security environment; Increased cooperation between government departments and agencies involved with marine security; Effective domain awareness; and Increased collaboration: internationally, industry partners, multilateral organizations, provinces and municipalities. |
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d) Marine Security Enforcement Teams | 18,000 | 4,500 | Increased on-water presence; Increased surveillance and awareness of marine security environment; Increased capability to respond to marine threats; Effective domain awareness; and Rapid and effective response to marine threats and incidents. |
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e) Construction of Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels | 68,500 | 4,000 | CCG will procure MSPV vessels; RCMP will report on the enforcement results of the MSET program. |
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f) Increased Surveillance Flights | 7,000 (annually and ongoing) |
7,000 | Increased surveillance and awareness of marine security environment; and Effective domain awareness. |
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3. Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) | Enforcement | a) Radiation Detection Equipment Initiative | 31,670 (over 5 years) |
5,420 | Increased security measures at ports and marine facilities. |
b) Passenger and Crew Screening Initiative | 34,900 | 7,224 | Increased security measures at ports and marine facilities. |
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c) Cruise Ship Inspections | 2,350 annually |
2,350 | Increased security measures at ports and marine facilities. |
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4. Public Safety | Policing and Law Enforcement | a) Marine-Based Counter-terrorism Exercises (sometimes referred to as scenario based training) | 200 $1,000 |
200 | Improved understanding of roles and responsibilities; contribution to the development of robust interdepartmental procedures and thereby enhanced interdepartmental coordination for Port Domain Awareness and Emergency / Consequence Management |
b) Great Lakes / St. Lawrence Seaway Marine Security Operations Centre (Design Team) | 1,600 | 308 | Overall policy coordination for the implementation and direction of the permanent Great Lakes / St. Lawrence Marine Security Operations Centre. Improved domain awareness in the Great Lakes / St. Lawrence Seaway region by implementation of a permanent facility. |
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4. Department of National Defence | Generate and Sustain Integrated Forces – Generate and Sustain Forces Capable of Maritime Effects – Operational Units | a) Coastal Marine Security Operations Centres | 165,000 | 22,450 | Increased surveillance and awareness of marine security environment; Increased cooperation between government departments and agencies involved with marine security; and Effective domain awareness. |
b) Interdepart-mental Maritime Integrated Command Control and Communication | 10,000 +7,000 |
135 (for |
Increased surveillance and awareness of marine security environment; Increased cooperation between government departments and agencies involved with marine security; and Effective domain awareness. |
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Conduct Operations – Domestic and Continental Operations – Conduct Ongoing Operations and Services to Canadians | c) Increased On-Water Presence/ Coordination (Marlant and JTF(P)) | 5,000 Annual |
5,000 | Increased surveillance and awareness of marine security environment; Increased on-water presence; and Effective domain awareness. |
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6. Royal Canadian Mounted Police | Marine Security | a) National Ports Project | 1,029 | 1,029 | Safeguarding |
b) National Port Enforcement Teams (NPET) | 4,440 | 4,440 | NPET are integrated, intelligence-led, and conduct federal-statute investigations applicable to Canadian ports; and The enforcement objective is to prevent, detect and interdict organized criminal activity, contraband, and people who may pose a threat to the safety and security of Canada and other countries. |
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c) Marine Security Emergency Response Team Training | 560 | 560 | Increased capability to respond to marine threats; and Rapid and effective response to marine threats and incidents. |
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d) Marine Security Emergency Response Teams Re-profiled funding carried forward to 2007-2008 |
5,630
0 |
5,630
0 |
Increased capability to respond to marine threats; and Rapid and effective response to marine threats and incidents. |
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Forensic Identification | e) Marine Transportation Clearance Program | 180 | 180 | Improved security measures at ports and marine facilities. | |
Marine Security | f) Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Seaway Marine Security Operations Centre (interim) | 2,491 Note: |
2,491 | Increased surveillance and awareness of marine security environment; Increased cooperation between government departments and agencies involved with marine security; Effective domain awareness; and Increased collaboration: internationally, industry partners, multilateral organizations, provinces, and municipalities. |
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g) National Waterside Security Coordination Team | 839 | 839 | Increased surveillance and awareness of marine security environment; and Effective domain awareness. |
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h) Marine Security Enforcement Teams | 7,432 (recurring) |
7,432 | Increased on-water presence; Increased surveillance and awareness of marine security environment; Increased capability to respond to marine security threats; Effective domain awareness; and Rapid and effective response to marine threats. |
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Total | 600,000+ | 134,541 |
Results to be achieved by non-federal partners (if applicable): Not applicable
Contact information: Shannon Lenahan, Chief Planning and Resource Management — Marine Security, Transport Canada; 613- 949-0600; shannon.lenahan@tc.gc.ca
Name of Horizontal Initiative: Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative
Name of lead department(s): Transport Canada
Lead department program activity: Transportation Policy Development and Infrastructure Programs
Start date of the Horizontal Initiative: October 19, 2006
End date of the Horizontal Initiative: March 31, 2014
Total federal funding allocation (start to end date): $ 1.01 billion
Description of the Horizontal Initiative (including funding agreement): The Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative (APGCI) is intended to strengthen Canada’s competitive position in global commerce. It is an integrated package of investment and policy measures that will advance the capacity and efficiency of the Asia Pacific Gateway and Corridor into North America. It reflects the Government of Canada’s undertaking to work in partnership with provincial governments; private sector leaders and other stakeholders to further develop and exploit the geographic advantage and strong transportation system of Canada’s west coast. The initiative seeks to establish Canada’s Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor as the best transportation network facilitating global supply chains between North America and Asia.
Shared outcome(s): The following are planned shared outcomes and activities for the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative.
Key areas include:
Ultimate Outcome:
Governance structure(s): The Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Pacific Gateway is the champion for this initiative, with support in this effort provided by Transport Canada. The Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities is accountable for the management of resources in the Asia Pacific Gateway and Corridor Transportation Infrastructure Fund. These two ministers are jointly responsible for the APGCI.
The APGCI is horizontal initiative and its development and implementation involve a number of other key federal departments/agencies. While each is ultimately accountable for its own programs/activities and associated resources from the APGCI fund, the implicated federal departments/agencies are also responsible for contributing to the overarching objectives of the initiative. All federal partners are accountable for the day-to-day management of their respective component of the APGCI. Furthermore, each department/agency is expected to provide regular updates to the two lead ministers, via a Director General level Interdepartmental Steering Committee on the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative.
An overall Horizontal Performance Framework has been prepared in collaboration with all the departments /agencies involved in the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative. This framework will provide a sound, coordinated and ongoing performance measurement and evaluation strategy to assess the overall process in implementing the initiative. Partner departments and their role in the initiative are as follow:
Transport Canada
Transport Canada (TC), as the lead department, reports to the Minister for the Pacific Gateway and to the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities. TC’s Policy Group is responsible for the on-going coordination, management, integration and strategic development and implementation of the Initiative overall. Other federal departments and agencies, the four western provinces and stakeholders from the private sector are consulted and involved in building consensus on decisions related to the Initiative.
TC is also responsible for the management of the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Transportation Infrastructure Fund (TIF), whose primary objective is to address capacity challenges facing the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor. The projects funded under TIF will enhance the competitiveness, efficiency and capacity of Canada’s multi-modal transportation network and will be focused specifically on the movement of international commerce between the Asia-Pacific region and North America.
While transportation infrastructure is at its core, the initiative also focuses on interconnected issues that impact on the further development and exploitation of the Asia Pacific Gateway and Corridor. As part of a fast track planning and consultative process to inform and the development of long-term strategic directions for this initiative, TC is engaged in a number of non infrastructure / competitiveness measures, including:
Foreign Affairs and International Trade
The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) Pacific Gateway International Marketing Group is responsible for the ongoing development and implementation of an international marketing strategy in co ordination with all stakeholders. The objective is to promote greater use of the Gateway as Asia-Pacific travel and supply chain route of choice for North American and Asia-Pacific importers, exporters, investors and transportation companies.
This strategy, developed in consultation with stakeholders, includes targeted communication products, outgoing and incoming missions, and showcasing the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor’s advantages at key trade, investment and technology shows, conferences and seminars in Canada, Asia-Pacific, Europe and North America.
Key DFAIT missions abroad are actively engaged in advancing Canada as the gateway and corridor of choice through dialogue with transportation companies, producers, exporters and/or importers in each of their respective regions to showcase the strengths of the Canadian transportation network. These missions encourage investment and technology transfer, play an advocacy role on key APGCI issues such as security and border efficiency, provide intelligence back to Canada to support policy development and help determine what messages resonate in their markets.
DFAIT has established a core group of Trade Commissioners from Asia-Pacific and North American missions who understand the gateway and the opportunities it presents for Canada's economy and are, thereby, able to support the government's objective of establishing Canada as the gateway and corridor of choice between North America and Asia-Pacific.
Canada Border Services Agency
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is responsible for the implementation of a marine container inspection operation located at the Port of Prince Rupert. The marine container inspection operation will allow CBSA to develop operations to ensure containers arriving from other countries are properly inspected by means of effective processes and state of the art technology.
CBSA’s marine container inspection operation plays a vital and strategic role, integrated within the overall Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative.
Parks Canada Agency
Parks Canada is responsible for the maintenance and recapitalization of highways that pass through national parks, including the Trans Canada Highway (TCH). The TCH is a major pan-Canadian highway that connects the west coast and its Asia-Pacific linkages to the rest of Canada, especially markets in the western provinces.
Parks Canada is in the process of four-laning (twinning) a ten km section of the congested TCH through the Banff National Park of Canada that will result in improved capacity and efficiency. The funding provided by the APGCI will help ensure the timely completion of this section of highway upgrading and hence support the initiative’s objective of improving the movement of goods through the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor.
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) was responsible for two elements of the first phase of the APGCI; a business opportunities and awareness raising initiative entitled “Seizing the Gateway Opportunity: Western Canada and the Asia Pacific Challenge”, and funding dredging work on the Fraser River to maintain a competitive shipping channel.
As part of “Seizing the Gateway Opportunity”, WD supported: research on successful gateway economies and how best to capitalize on the long-term value added economic opportunities presented by rise of the Asia Pacific market; case studies of successful Canadian SMEs in the Asia-Pacific market; a Canadian presence at the China International Fair for Investment and Trade; a study tour of Western Canadian innovation capabilities by Trade Commissioners from Canadian Posts in Asia-Pacific; and an assessment of community level needs in Saskatchewan and Manitoba for doing business in and with Asia.
WD was provided a $4 million grant over two years to the Fraser River Port Authority to support dredging activities on the Fraser River shipping channel. This funding provided the Fraser River Port Authority with the capacity to maintain its existing business and position itself to attract new business, thereby taking advantage of the Asia Pacific Gateway opportunities. This temporary measure enabled the port to accommodate the increasingly large shipping vessels, until a long-term solution is developed that would provide for self-sustaining access to port facilities.
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) is responsible for the APGC Skills Table. Modeled on the Sector Council Program, the APGC Skills Table has been established in March 2008 to help address the skills and labour pressure issues related to the APGCI. The development of the APGC Skills Table follows a one-year consultative and planning process designed to inform APGCI’s future policy direction and investment decisions.
HRSDC was provided $3M over 4 years to fund projects prioritized by the APGC Skills Table. These funds will support projects in priority areas identified by the APGC Skills Table. HRSDC is providing an additional $2M to support the establishment and operation of the Skills Table (total federal investment is $5M). The Skills Table acts as a clearinghouse, ensuring sharing of data, projects, timetables, strategies, recruitment and retention practices, and related ideas. It provides a focused forum to identify, coordinate and leverage investments to address APGC-related skills issues.
Federal Partners | Federal Partner Program Activity (PA) | Names of Programs for Federal Partners | Total Allocation Date) | Planned Spending for 2009-10 |
Expected Results for 2009-10 |
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1. Transport Canada | Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative | Transportation Infrastructure Fund(TIF) | 900,150 | 224,605 | Advancement of key strategic APGCI multi-modal infrastructure projects with public and private sector partners |
Coordination, Management | 6,500 | 1,300 | Continued inter-departmental coordination and management of the APGCI | ||
Fast Track Process |
2,300 |
0 |
N/A (completed in 2007-08) | ||
Competitiveness Investment | 12,650 | 5,521 | Identification of opportunities to attract value-added activities and investments in sectors complementary to the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Deepened international partnerships Launch of the Public Engagement program |
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2. Foreign Affairs and international Trade | International Commerce - Managing and delivering commerce services and advice to Canadian business | Marketing the APGCI | 7,000 | 2,000 | Increased awareness and usage of Canada’s Pacific Gateway the APGCI among stakeholders in the Asian and North American stakeholders |
3. Canada Border Services Agency | Marine Container Inspection Operation at Port of Prince Rupert | 28,000 | 5,000 | Completed implementation of the Marine Container Inspection Program | |
4. Parks Canada Agency | Throughway management | Banff Trans Canada Highway Twinning | 37,000 | 5,000 | Completed twinning of three kilometres of the Banff Trans Canada Highway |
5. Western Economic Diversification | Business development and entrepreneur-ship | Seizing the Gateway opportunity | 400 | 0 | N/A (completed in 2007-08) |
Dredging the Fraser River |
4,000 |
0 |
N/A (completed in 2007-08) | ||
6. Human Resources and Skill Development | Asia Pacific Gateway and Corridor Skills Table | Skills and Labour Pressure | 3,000 | 943 | Several projects designed to address skills pressures in Gateway sectors will be launched. |
Total | 1,001,000 | 244,369 |
Results to be achieved by non-federal partners (if applicable): Not Applicable
Contact information: Stéphanie Arbez, Policy Advisor, Transport Canada; 990-2251; Stephanie.Arbez@tc.gc.ca
Transport Canada's Sustainable Development Strategy 2007-2009
responds to key issues and focuses on areas where the department can make a real difference towards achieving sustainable
transportation. In the Sustainable Development Strategy, Transport Canada outlines the sustainable development commitments,
targets and performance measures the department will use to measure the success. The department's commitments align with
broader Federal Sustainable Development Goals as well
as the Greening Government Operations Goals.
Federal Sustainable Development Goals | Greening Government Operations Goals |
Goal 1 - Water - Clean and secure water for people, marine and freshwater ecosystems Goal 2 - Clean Air - Clean air for people to breathe and ecosystems to function well Goal 3 - Reduce greenhouse gas emissions Goal 4 - Sustainable Communities - Communities enjoy a prosperous economy, a vibrant and equitable society, and a healthy environment for current and future generations Goal 5 - Sustainable development and use of natural resources Goal 6 - Strengthen federal governance and decision making to support sustainable development. |
Building Energy: To be a leader in the reduction of greenhouse gas and other air emissions through the optimization of energy efficiency and conservation, and the implementation of renewable energy technologies. Vehicle Fleet: To be a leader in fleet management, so that planning, acquiring, managing and disposing of vehicles minimize negative effects on the environment. Green Procurement: To be a leader by integrating environmental performance considerations into procurement including planning, acquisition, use and disposal. |
Note: The following table provides an overview of the department's achievements for the 2008-2009 period only. To view
Transport Canada's Sustainable Development Strategy in its entirety, please visit:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/pol/en/acs/sd/sds0709/menu.htm.
SDS Departmental Goals: Commitment 1.3 - Green Commute
Federal SD Goals: 3 & 4
Expected Results 2008-09 | Supporting Performance Measure(s) | Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2008-09 |
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Deliver three commuter options workshops per year to interested public and private employers. |
The number of workshops delivered and their outcomes. |
One workshop delivered in 2008-2009 in cooperation with the City of Kingston. The workshop received a very positive evaluation from attendees. |
By 2008-2009, work with federal partners to amend existing policies to enable reduction of single occupancy vehicle trips. Examples include parking and accommodation policy. | The number of federal policies reviewed and/or amended. | No policies were evaluated. Progress was made in the reduction of single occupant vehicle trips through the introduction of a ride-matching website developed in cooperation with the City of Ottawa and the continued expansion of the Transit Pass Program in the National Capital Region. |
SDS Departmental Goals: Commitment 1.4 - Explore Use of Economic Measures
Federal SD Goals: 2, 3 & 6
Expected Results 2008-09 | Supporting Performance Measure(s) | Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2008-09 |
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Work with partners to explore the use of market incentives to increase the production and purchase of environmentally friendly motor vehicles, ongoing between 2007-2008 and 2009-2010. |
Number of consultations conducted. |
Consulted with the Canadian Trucking Alliance on their enviroTruck proposal and with the automotive industry regarding development of threshold criteria for 2008 model year vehicles for the ecoAUTO Rebate Program. |
Consult with stakeholders about design options and administration/ implementation issues ongoing between 2007-2008 and 2009-2010. | Consultations with industry stakeholders from marine, rail and aviation sectors were on-going. |
SDS Departmental Goals: Commitment 2.1 - Skills Development in the Transportation Sector
Expected Results 2008-09 | Supporting Performance Measure(s) | Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2008-09 |
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From 2007-2008 to 2009-2010, work in cooperation with stakeholders in the public and private sectors to raise the profile of the transportation sector careers, and to act as a catalyst for the exchange of ideas, expertise, and experience in transportation skills development. |
Number of jurisdictions that agree to distribute compendium electronically to stakeholders. |
Distributed materials from the Council of Deputy Ministers of Transport and Highway Safety's Policy and Planning Support Committee Skills Development Task Force to a number of key stakeholders (Council's Policy and Planning Support Committee; Motor Carrier Passenger Council of Canada; Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council; Transportation Association of Canada's Education and, Human Resources Council). |
Ongoing cooperation with federal-provincial-territorial jurisdictions to produce tools (including a compendium) for the transportation stakeholders to use in identifying and implementing strategic responses to skills development challenges. | Number of provincial/territorial jurisdictions in regular dialogue with Transport Canada regarding transportation skills development issues. Number of teleconference/ meetings with federal/provincial/ territorial jurisdictions to discuss skills development issues. |
Through meetings and teleconferences, Transport Canada is in regular contact with federal, provincial and territorial jurisdictions on skills development issues through a variety of fora, including:
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SDS Departmental Goals: Commitment 2.2 - Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation
Federal SD Goals: 3
Expected Results 2008-09 | Supporting Performance Measure(s) | Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2008-09 |
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Subject to the availability of funds, and depending upon the recommendations of the preliminary assessment, increase the understanding and knowledge of the occurrence of permafrost and of the thermal regime in order to assess the vulnerability of the landing strip (Kuujuuaq Airport) to forecasted climatic changes over the next 20 years, 2008-2009. |
Usefulness of study results in understanding climate change impacts and adaptation. (Subject to funding). |
The Kuujjuaq landing strip has been instrumented and soil samples have been analyzed. |
SDS Departmental Goals: Commitment 3.1 - Intelligent Transportation Systems
Federal SD Goals: 3
Expected Results 2008-09 | Supporting Performance Measure(s) | Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2008-09 |
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Work with partners to build on the successes of previous investments in intelligent transportation systems. |
Number of deployment projects funded. |
35 active projects, of which 23 were completed. 26 ongoing projects, of which 25 were completed. |
Funding to be provided for research, development and deployment projects in each of fiscal years 2007-2008, 2008-2009 and 2009-2010. | Number of R&D projects fundedNumber of agreements signed with partners. | 13 new agreements were signed, including amendments to existing agreements to add new project work. |
SDS Departmental Goals: Commitment 3.2 - Promote Shortsea Shipping
Expected Results 2008-09 | Supporting Performance Measure(s) | Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2008-09 |
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Raise the profile of shortsea shipping in North America, ongoing between 2007-2008 and 2009-2010. Enhance understanding of the viability of shortsea shipping, its benefits, and barriers to implementation, ongoing between 2007-2008 and 2009-2010. |
Targeted shortsea shipping initiatives.
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Five shortsea shipping projects were selected for federal contributions under the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative. Hosted, in collaboration with Atlantic provinces, a Regional Shortsea Shipping Working Session. Launched an invitation for expressions of interest for shortsea shipping projects under the Atlantic Gateway Initiative.
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Completion of studies in key areas of policy, markets, trade, urban transportation and sustainability. | “Study on Potential Hub-and-Spoke Container Transhipment Operations in Eastern Canada for Marine Movements of Freight (Shortsea Shipping)†completed. “Evaluation of Environmental and Social Impacts and Benefits of Shortsea Shipping in Canada†completed. |
SDS Departmental Goals: Commitment 3.5 - Quebec City - Windsor Corridor Modal Choice Study
Expected Results 2008-09 | Supporting Performance Measure(s) | Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2008-09 |
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Complete a study of the Quebec City - Windsor Corridor by 2008-2009. This will involve developing models to analyze the impact of potential policy decisions on freight and passenger modal choice decisions in the Quebec-Windsor Corridor. Development and calibration of passenger modal choice model by 2008-2009. |
Expert recognition of quality of model from within and outside government (robustness of estimates, predictive capacity, etc.). |
Work of the freight modal choice freight modelling was completed. Report is in progress. Data gathering for the passenger modelling is being obtained through the High-Speed Rail feasibility study. Econometric modelling will be done during 2009-2010. |
SDS Departmental Goals: Commitment 4.1 - Promote Advanced Technology Vehicles
Federal SD Goals: 2 & 3
Expected Results 2008-09 | Supporting Performance Measure(s) | Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2008-09 |
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Evaluate the performance of advanced technology vehicles on an annual basis. |
Number and type of vehicles and technologies tested with results presented in various report formats. |
The EcoTechnology for Vehicles Program acquired, evaluated and presented results on 14 advanced vehicle technologies and developed 50 technology articles, 5 videos, 18 technical bulletins, 15 animations and several print publications to inform Canadians about clean vehicle technologies. |
Conduct activities to raise public awareness on an annual basis that also allows program information to be disseminated. | Number and type of activities attended throughout the year. | Attended 19 events and provided in-depth information to over 50,000 Canadians via its web site and outreach activities. Participated in various industry consultations, work groups, conferences and seminars. |
SDS Departmental Goals: Commitment 4.2 - Motor Vehicle Fuel Consumption
Federal SD Goals: 2 & 3
Expected Results 2008-09 | Supporting Performance Measure(s) | Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2008-09 |
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Collect, verify and report on fuel consumption of new vehicles, on an annual basis.
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Timely data collection from all manufacturers. |
As of March 31, 2009, all but one manufacturer had reported the required data for 2008 model year. Processed 2009 model year data and worked with motor vehicle manufacturers to correct issues with the data. |
Audit and verification of data. | The Fuel Consumption Program completed compliance testing on 34 vehicles as part of its confirmatory audit test program. | |
Annual reporting of results. | Annual reporting for Fuel Consumption Program results will be available with the Fall 2009 release of the Vehicle Programs Division's 2008-2009 Annual Report. | |
Maintenance of the Vehicles Fuel Economy Information System database, on an ongoing basis. | The Vehicles Fuel Economy Information System application was redesigned and includes an online interface, which allows manufacturers to submit and correct data more efficiently. |
SDS Departmental Goals: Commitment 4.3 - Reduction of Emissions from the Rail Industry
Federal SD Goals: 2 & 3
Expected Results 2008-09 | Supporting Performance Measure(s) | Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2008-09 |
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Work with the Railway Association of Canada and Environment Canada to fully implement the commitments negotiated under the Memorandum of Understanding, between 2006 2007 and 2009-2010. |
Reductions in emissions achieved due to the Memorandum of Understanding. |
Continued to work with the Railway Association of Canada and Environment Canada. Rail industry is making good progress towards the 2010 targets for Class I Freight, Regional/Short Lines, Intercity and Commuter rail operations. Total emissions of sulphur oxides decreased significantly by 60.2 per cent and total nitrogen oxide emissions from all rail operations decreased by 6.9 per cent. |
SDS Departmental Goals: Commitment 5.1 - Promote Best Practices for Environmental Management in the Transport Sector
Federal SD Goals: 1, 2 & 3
Expected Results 2008-09 | Supporting Performance Measure(s) | Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2008-09 |
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Increase harmonization of international emission reduction efforts through Transport Canada participation in international forums such as International Civil Aviation Organization, International Maritime Organization, etc. by 2008 2009.
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Harmonization of international reduction efforts as evidenced by the ratification of international regulations of emission reductions and codes of practices and guidelines endorsed by international bodies.
Published findings of Airports Cooperative Research Panels . |
Work is continuing on international emission reduction efforts through the International Civil Aviation Organization as Transport Canada is an active member. Continued work to address greenhouse gas emissions from international aviation at the Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection and the Group of International Aviation and Climate Change of the International Civil Aviation Organization. The second phase of the Airport Air Quality Guidance is complete with two additional chapters proposed for development in 2009-2010. Continued participation on the Airports Cooperative Research Panel. Several reports have been published and available to the public including the ‘Guidebook on Preparing Airport Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventories' and the ‘Deicing Planning Guidelines and Practices for Stormwater Management Systems. |
SDS Departmental Goals: Commitment 5.2 - Marine Sector Pollution Control
Federal SD Goals: 1
Expected Results 2008-09 | Supporting Performance Measure(s) | Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2008-09 |
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Further Examination of Sulphur Emission Control AreaDevelop an inventory of sulphur emissions from ships, by 2008 2009.
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Further Examination of Sulphur Emission Control AreaSulphur emission levels.
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Emission Control Area: Canada, along with the U.S., made an application to the International Maritime Organization for the development of an Emission Control Area on both the east and the west coasts of Canada. Current sulphur levels in fuel on average is 1.7 per cent for domestic ships and 2.3 per cent for foreign.
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Ballast Water Management To assist in the development and approval of shipboard treatment systems capable of meeting international performance standards by 2008-2009. |
Ballast Water Management Number of systems developed and approved. |
Ballast Water Management: Efforts continue in working with the shipping industry to reach this goal. No systems approved in Canada yet, 6 under development, about 40 under development around the world. International Maritime Organization has approved about 7 systems, one has Administration approval (Alfa Laval, Norway). |
Hazardous and Noxious Substances spill response regime Create the required Hazardous and Noxious Substances response mechanism to provide a nationally consistent method of responding to, and managing the response to marine Hazardous and Noxious Substances incidents and spills from ships and during the loading and unloading of ships at chemical handling facilities starting in 2007 2008. |
Hazardous and Noxious Substances spill response regime Effectiveness of national Hazardous and Noxious Substances incident response framework. |
Hazardous and Noxious Substances spill response regime Final report on Hazardous and Noxious Substances Trade and Traffic in Canada expected later in 2009. On-going assessment of international chemical spill response regime amongst States that have ratified the International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation, 1990 (OPRC) - Protocol on Preparedness, Response and Co-operation to Pollution Incidents by Hazardous and Noxious Substances, 2000 (HNS Protocol). Hazardous and Noxious Substances Discussion Document finalized in 2008-2009. However, updates are needed to reflect recent changes with regards to statistical information and to propose new options for implementing a Hazardous and Noxious Substances regime. |
Ship Waste Management Finalize a program to improve the provision of shore side waste reception in ports by 2008-2009. |
Ship Waste Management Improvements to waste reception at ports. |
Ship Waste Management Improvements to waste reception at ports ongoing. Terms of reference have been developed for a comprehensive technology study. |
National Aerial Surveillance Program Improve capability for observing, detecting and reporting illegal discharges and identifying the vessels that are responsible for polluting Canada's marine environment. By 2007-2008, Transport Canada's modernized Moncton-based Dash 8 aircraft will be fully operational with trained crews and by 2008-2009, an identical capability will be implemented on the West Coast. |
National Aerial Surveillance Program
Number of vessels visually observed and number identified by the aircraft's Automatic Identification System - per hour, per mission, per month, per year. Number of prosecutions resulting from NASP pollution patrols - per year. |
National Aerial Surveillance Program National Aerial Surveillance Program reported 183 pollution sightings: 164 classified as mystery spills and 19 as ship source spills.
National Aerial Surveillance Program reported visually observing 9,947 vessels and 76,767 using Automatic Identification System.
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SDS Departmental Goals: Commitment 6.1 - Transportation Data and Information
Federal SD Goals: 6
Expected Results 2008-09 | Supporting Performance Measure(s) | Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2008-09 |
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Conduct, on a regular basis, assessments to identify the most important data gaps with regards to transportation activity and energy use for all modes, between 2006 2007 and 2009-2010. |
Identification of the major data gaps and development of a strategy to address them. |
Developing a data strategy to address high priority data gaps at the federal, provincial, regional or local level. |
SDS Departmental Goals: Commitment 6.2 - Understanding Economic, Social and Environmental Costs of Transport
Federal SD Goals: 6
Expected Results 2008-09 | Supporting Performance Measure(s) | Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2008-09 |
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Transport Canada will lead the development of an environmental analytical framework, by 2008-2009 to estimate the impact of various transportation-related environmental policies and instruments. This initiative includes the evaluation of the costs of the following emissions: clean air (CO, PM2.5, PM10, NOX, VOCs, O3, SO2), GHGs and noise. The emphasis is on human health impacts. To have a synthesis report made available to the public by 2008 2009. |
Better sense of priorities in assessing the relative importance of each cost element. Release of synthesis report. |
Released synthesis report entitled “Estimates of the Full Cost of Transportation in Canadaâ€. Background report entitled “Evaluation of Total Cost of Air Pollution Due to Transportation in Canada†was released. |
SDS Departmental Goals: Commitment 6.3 - Funding for Sustainable Development Initiatives
Expected Results 2008-09 | Supporting Performance Measure(s) | Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2008-09 |
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In 2006-2007, Transport Canada will establish an internal sustainable development strategy fund of up to $ 1million/year for three years for innovative projects that make significant contributions to sustainable transportation. Approved projects will be considered SDS commitments. Beginning in 2006-2007, select projects for funding on an annual basis in accordance with established criteria. Implement approved projects, beginning in 2007-2008. |
Number of projects funded and total investment. Results of specific projects, including relevant improvements to environmental quality. |
Total spending for the SDS Fund in 2008/09 was $700K of the $1 million allocated. Approved 13 innovative projects, of which, 3 were unable to proceed due to unforeseen circumstances. The 10 remaining projects were successful in a number of different areas related to transportation. |
SDS Departmental Goals: Commitment 7.1 - Transport Canada Environmental Management System
Federal SD Goals: 1, 3, 4, 5 & 6
Greening Government Operations Goals: Building Energy, Vehicle Fleet & Green Procurement
Expected Results 2008-09 | Supporting Performance Measure(s) | Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2008-09 |
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Conformance with the environmental management system framework (see Appendix B of the sustainable development strategy) by 2009-2010. |
Level of conformance with the environmental management system framework. |
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From Words to Work (Part 7)
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The Policy on Green Procurement effective April 1, 2006, established environmental performance considerations as a key factor in procurement decisions that occur throughout the life cycle of assets and acquired services. The objective of the Policy on Green Procurement is to advance the protection of the environment and support sustainable development by integrating environment performance considerations into the procurement decision-making process. Deputy heads are accountable to ensure that the objectives of the Policy are realized and are required to report on green procurement performance through the annual RPP and the DPR.
Supplementary information on green procurement can be found at http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/ecologisation-greening/index-eng.html.
Has the department incorporated environmental performance considerations in its procurement decision-making processes?
In progress |
Summary of initiatives to incorporate environmental performance considerations in procurement decision-making processes:
A national bulletin is being prepared for distribution to all managers in Transport Canada regarding the procurement of greener office supplies and the availability of on-line training in green procurement.
Every year, an investment planning exercise presents an opportunity to review short and long term plans for the procurement of fleet motor vehicles. A framework and strategy is prepared and approved at the highest department level. The plan focuses on alternative fuel vehicles as well as maximizing return on investment for this commodity.
The Department has implemented an aggressive strategy to deal with printers and photocopiers replacing such devices with multi-functional units - a pilot project was delivered successfully and PWGSC is now tendering to supply the remaining floors in Place de Ville Tower C as the next phase.
Results achieved:
At this stage it is difficult to report actual and hard results but the departmental focus on environmental considerations remains a top priority and maintains a very high profile in decision-making.
Contributions to facilitate government-wide implementation of green procurement:
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Has the department established green procurement targets?
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Are these green procurement targets the same as those identified in your Sustainable Development Strategy (Table 8)?
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Summary of green procurement targets:
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1) 2008 May OAG report. Chapter 3-Oversight of Air Transportation Safety-Transport Canada The objective of this audit was to determine the extent to which Transport Canada is effectively managing the transition to a safety oversight approach based on safety management systems (SMS). The Department agrees with all of the recommendations found in the audit. The report may be found at the following link: http://www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/internet/English/parl_oag_200805_03_e_30699.html#hd3a 2) Chapter 6-Conservation of Federal Official Residences The objective of this audit was to determine whether the federal government has adopted the management practices required for the conservation of its official residences. This audit was carried out at the same time as the quinquennial special examination of the National Capital Commission that we conducted in 2007. The National Capital Commission published the report on that special examination in November 2007. Examination work was carried out at Transport Canada, but there were no recommendations made to the department. The report may be found at the following link: http://www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/internet/English/parl_oag_200805_06_e_30702.html 3) Chapter 8-Special Examinations of Crown Corporations-An Overview This chapter provides an overview of the special examination practice drawn from the special examinations carried out between December 2002 and February 2008 and the impact of legislative and other changes since December 2000 when the OAG last reported to Parliament on the special examination practice. Finally, summaries of the key findings are provided of the 11 special examinations reported since January 2006. The following Crown Corporations under Transport Canada's portfolio were examined:
The report may be found at the following link: http://www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/internet/English/parl_oag_200805_08_e_30704.html 4) 2009 March Status Report of the Auditor General of Canada Chapter 1-National Security: Intelligence and Information Sharing This status report examined the progress made since 2004 by 14 departments and agencies in their management and sharing of intelligence information, including the interoperability of their systems to support information sharing.Transport Canada agrees with the recommendations directed at the department. The report may be found at the following link: http://www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/internet/English/parl_oag_200903_01_e_32288.html 5) Chapter 2-The Governor in Council Appointment Process The chapter examined the federal government's process for making Governor in Council appointments to Crown corporations, small federal entities, and the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada. It examined the extent of progress made in implementing recommendations on the appointment process from our 2000 and 2005 reports on Crown corporation governance. The following entities under Transport Canada's portfolio were included in the audit:
There were no recommendations made to the department. The report may be found at the following link: http://www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/internet/English/parl_oag_200903_02_e_32289.html 6) 2008 December Report of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development Chapter 1-Managing Air Emissions The CESD examined a Pollution Prevention Plan implemented under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999) to manage acrylonitrile, a substance used to manufacture synthetic rubber and other products. The audit examined how Environment Canada manages regulations governing gasoline and diesel fuel content, as well as regulations that limit the flow of gasoline during refuelling of vehicles at the pump. It also looked at the Clean Air and Climate Change Trust Fund and the Public Transit Tax Credit, two economic measures intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Both were included in the government's Climate Change Plan, issued in response to the Kyoto Protocol Implementation Act. Finally, it examined three of the federal government's voluntary agreements, two of which involved Transport Canada with industry associations that were intended to reduce emissions that contribute to smog and climate change. Although there were two recommendations directed at the department, the voluntary agreements examined meet many of the requirements. The report can be found at the following link: http://www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/internet/English/parl_cesd_200812_01_e_31818.html Chapter 5-Annual Report on Environmental Petitions The Commissioner reports annually on the quantity, nature, and status of petitions received and on the timeliness of departmental responses. This chapter contains this year's annual report on petitions. Between July 1, 2007 and June 30, 2008 Transport Canada received eleven petitions, all of which were responded to 100% on-time, with no extensions. The report may be found at the following link: http://www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/internet/English/parl_cesd_200812_05_e_31822.html |
External Audits (Note: These refer to other external audits conducted by the Public Service Commission of Canada or the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages) |
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Public Service Commission 1) Government-wide audit of executive (EX) appointments (October, 2008) The audit focused on executive appointments made within the first year of implementation of the PSEA, from January to December 2006, and included 100% of appointment processes of executives at levels four and five (which includes assistant deputy ministers), and 50% of executives at levels one to three (which includes directors and directors general). Transport Canada was highlighted as a noteworthy practice as having had well-developed human resources plans in 2006, which it used in the appointment process. Out of eight appointments, the department had only two non-advertised, neither of which had been acting. The report may be found at the following link: http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/adt-vrf/rprt/2008/ex/index-eng.htm#toc1 |
Name of Internal Audit | Audit Type | Status | Completion Date | Electronic Link to Report |
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Audit of Environmental Programs - ecoTransport Strategy | Transfer Payments | Although this audit was identified in the 2007-2008 risk-based audit plan, we update our plan on an annual basis and have since identified other audits of higher relevance. | ||
Audit of Environmental Programs - excluding the ecoTransport Strategy | Transfer Payments | Transport Canada is currently conducting an audit of the UTSP. | ||
Audit of Transportation Security Clearance Program | Core Controls | Transport Canada did not conduct an internal audit as the OAG conducted an external audit on Intelligence and Information Sharing that already covered security clearance issues. | The OAG tabled its audit on March 31, 2009. |
http://www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/ internet/English/ parl_oag_200903_01_e_32288.html |
Audit of Contracting Practices | Although these audits were identified in our 2007-2008 risk-based audit plan, we update our plan on an annual basis and have since identified other audits of higher relevance. | |||
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Audit of Hospitality Expenditures |
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Air Cargo Security Program |
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07/05/2009 |
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/corporate-services/des-reports-150.htm |
Marine Safety | Marine Safety | In progress: expected completion date: 2009/10 | |
Aviation and Other, Non Marine, Security Initiatives Under the Public Security and Anti Terrorism Strategy | |||
Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (Environment Canada Lead) | Environmental Stewardship of Transportation | 06/03/2009 | http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/corporate-services/des-reports-150.htm |
Transport of Dangerous Goods and Road Safety | Transportation of Dangerous Goods | In progress - expected completion date: 2009/10 | http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/corporate-services/des-reports-150.htm |
Canadian Business Aviation Association* | Aviation Safety | In progress - expected completion date: 2009/10 | http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/corporate-services/des-reports-150.htm |
Grant to International Civil Aviation Organization for Asia Pacific | Aviation Safety | In progress - expected completion date: 2009/10 | http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/corporate-services/des-reports-150.htm |
Urban Transportation Showcase Program | Clean Air Transportation | 16/04/2009 | http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/corporate-services/des-reports-150.htm |
Airports Capital Assistance Program, including Havre Saint-Pierre Airport, Mont Joli Airport, Thompson Airport | Aviation Safety | In progress - expected completion date: 2009/10 | http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/corporate-services/des-reports-150.htm |
Airports Operation and Maintenance Subsidy Program | Transportation Infrastructure | 18/03/2009 | http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/corporate-services/des-reports-150.htm |
National Airports System | Transportation Infrastructure | In progress - expected completion date: 2009/10 | http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/corporate-services/des-reports-150.htm |
5. Electronic Link to Internal Evaluation Reports: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/corporate-services/des-reports-150.htm |