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Supplementary Information (Tables)
Note: For respendable revenues, planned revenue refers to revenue targets, whereas for non-respendable revenues it reflects the forecast of revenues for the year in question. Because of rounding, figures may not add to the totals shown.
Program Activity | Actual Revenue 2008-09 |
Actual Revenue 2009-10 |
2010-11 | |||
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Main Estimates |
Planned Revenue |
Total Authorities |
Actual Revenue |
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Canadian Coast Guard | ||||||
Maintenance Dredging Services Tonnage Fees in the St. Lawrence Shipping Channel | 5.9 | 8.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 5.8 | 5.7 |
Marine Navigation Service Fees | 31.1 | 27.5 | 27.7 | 27.7 | 27.7 | 27.6 |
Coast Guard Radio Tolls | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
Employee Deductions for Employee Housing | — | — | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — |
Icebreaking Service Fees | 4.8 | 5.0 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 4.6 |
Canadian Coast Guard College | — | 0.1 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
Sundries | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 |
Total Respendable Revenue | 42.1 | 41.5 | 47.9 | 47.9 | 49.1 | 38.4 |
Program Activity | Actual Revenue 2008-09 |
Actual Revenue 2009-10 |
2010-11 | |||
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Main Estimates |
Planned Revenue |
Total Authorities |
Actual Revenue |
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Non-Respendable Revenue | ||||||
Canadian Coast Guard | ||||||
Aids to Navigation in the Deep Water Channel between Montreal and Lake Erie | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
Rental of Land, Buildings and Equipment | — | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
Miscellaneous | — | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
Sub-total | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
Small Craft Harbours | ||||||
Small Craft Harbours Revenue | 1.2 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.8 |
Sub-total | 1.2 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.8 |
Science for Safe and Accessible Waterways | ||||||
Sale of Charts and Publications | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.5 |
Technology Transfer Licenses | 1.5 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 2.1 |
Sub-total | 3.2 | 3.7 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 3.7 |
Science for Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture | ||||||
Technology Transfer Licenses | 0.2 | 0.2 | — | — | — | 0.2 |
Sub-total | 0.2 | 0.2 | — | — | — | 0.2 |
Oceans Management | ||||||
Rental and Miscellaneous | — | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
Sub-total | — | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
Fisheries and Aquaculture Management | ||||||
Commercial Licenses | 37.1 | 37.5 | 34.1 | 34.1 | 34.1 | 33.8 |
Recreational Licenses | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 5.3 |
Conservation Stamps | 1.2 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.3 |
Rental of Land, Buildings and Equipment | 0.3 | 0.3 | — | — | — | 0.3 |
Sub-total | 43.2 | 44.2 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 40.7 |
Habitat Management | ||||||
Rental of Land, Buildings and Equipment | 0.1 | 0.1 | — | — | — | 0,1 |
Miscellaneous | — | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Sub-total | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 |
Science for Healthy and Productive Aquatic Ecosystems | ||||||
Technology Transfer Licenses | — | — | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
Sub-total | — | — | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
Sub-total Non-respendable Revenue | 48.4 | 50.3 | 43.4 | 43.4 | 43.4 | 46.7 |
Unplanned Revenues | ||||||
Internal Revenues | 0.5 | 0.1 | — | — | — | 1.1 |
Return on Investments | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Refunds/Adjustments of Previous Year's Expenditures | 6.0 | 4.7 | — | — | — | 4.6 |
Sale of Surplus Crown Assets | 2.0 | 1.9 | — | — | — | 5.5 |
Miscellaneous (seizures and forfeitures, fines and sundries) | 2.7 | 2.6 | — | — | — | 2.8 |
Sub-total Unplanned Revenues | 59.5 | 59.5 | — | — | — | 14.0 |
Total Non-Respendable Revenue | 59.5 | 59.5 | 43.4 | 43.4 | 43.4 | 60.8 |
Actual Revenue 2008-09 |
Actual Revenue 2009-10 |
Planned Renenue 2010-11 |
Actual Revenue 2010-11 |
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Total Respendable Revenue | 42.1 | 41.5 | 47.9 | 38.4 |
Total Non-Respendable Revenue | 59.9 | 59.5 | 43.4 | 60.8 |
Total Revenue | 101.6 | 101.1 | 91.3 | 99.2 |
On March 31, 2004, Parliament gave legal effect to the User Fees Act with the aim of strengthening the elements of accountability, oversight, and transparency in the management of user fee activities. The User Fees Act requires departments to annually submit to Parliament a list of all user fees in effect, irrespective of when the fees were established.
The table below lists DFO's user fees for which revenues were collected during the fiscal year 2010-11. Since the establishment of the User Fees Act, DFO has not introduced any new user fees, nor has the Department increased any existing user fees.
DFO collects fees for the conferring of Rights and Privileges (Regulatory - R) and for Other Goods and Services (O).
Note: Performance standards under the User Fees Act must be established as part of a user fee proposal process, with specific provisions outlining how the standards are to be established. DFO has not introduced new user fees, nor introduced amendments to existing ones that would require a user fee proposal under the Act; and has no such information to report. Information on DFO's service standards for current fees and performance results can be found in the table on External Fees.
Description: Intended to recover from commercial vessels the total direct costs incurred by CCG to manage maintenance dredging services in the St. Lawrence Shipping Channel. Services provided consist of the management of the maintenance dredging program for the St. Lawrence Shipping Channel.
Fee Type: O
Fee-setting Authority: Section 47 of the Oceans Act
Date Last Modified: 2003
1 Since 1997, and at the request of industry, the Canadian Coast Guard has managed the maintenance dredging of the navigation channel of the St. Lawrence River between the Port of Montreal and the Īle aux Coudres near Quebec City. The current fee schedule, which replaces the earlier fee schedule that expired on March 31, 2003, extends the arrangement whereby the Canadian Coast Guard is reimbursed, via fees, for the total direct costs it incurs to ensure commercial navigation. Full cost figures are based on total direct costs (rather than full costs), which include direct labour costs (including employee benefits), direct operating costs, direct material costs, program support costs, and capital acquisitions (to the extent that these capital acquisitions form part of an output).
2010-11 | Planning Years | ||||
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Forecast Revenue | Actual Revenue | Full Cost | Fiscal Year | Forecast Revenue | Estimated Full Cost |
4,600 | 5,667 | — | 2011-12 | 4,600 | — |
2012-13 | 4,600 | — | |||
2013-14 | 4,600 | — |
Description: Intended to recover a portion of the full costs incurred by CCG to provide marine navigation services to commercial vessels. Services provided include short-range aids to navigation and vessel traffic services.
Fee Type: O
Fee-setting Authority: Section 47 of the Oceans Act
Date Last Modified: 2005
2010-11 | Planning Years | ||||
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Forecast Revenue | Actual Revenue | Full Cost | Fiscal Year | Forecast Revenue | Estimated Full Cost |
27,718 | 27,649 | — | 2011-12 | 27,818 | — |
2012-13 | 27,818 | — | |||
2013-14 | 27,818 | — |
Description: Rates charged for person-to-person communications by radio-telephone or radio-telegram from ship to shore or from shore to ship.
Fee Type: O
Fee-setting Authority: Section 19 of the Financial Administration Act
Date Last Modified: 1994
2010-11 | Planning Years | ||||
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Forecast Revenue | Actual Revenue | Full Cost | Fiscal Year | Forecast Revenue | Estimated Full Cost |
75 | 16 | — | 2011-12 | 44 | — |
2012-13 | 44 | — | |||
2013-14 | 44 | — |
Description: Intended to recover a portion of the full costs incurred by CCG to provide icebreaking services to commercial vessels. Services provided include route assistance (channel maintenance and ship escorts), ice routing and information services, and some harbour/wharf breakouts where not provided by commercial operators.
Fee Type: O
Fee-setting Authority: Section 47 of the Oceans Act
Date Last Modified: 1998
2010-11 | Planning Years | ||||
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Forecast Revenue | Actual Revenue | Full Cost | Fiscal Year | Forecast Revenue | Estimated Full Cost |
13,781 | 4,590 | — | 2011-12 | 13,781 | — |
2012-13 | 13,781 | — | |||
2013-14 | 13,781 | — |
Description: Sale of charts and publications
Fee Type: O
Fee-setting Authority: Financial Administration Act, Oceans Act
Date Last Modified: 1996
2010-11 | Planning Years | ||||
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Forecast Revenue | Actual Revenue | Full Cost | Fiscal Year | Forecast Revenue | Estimated Full Cost |
1,400 | 1,541 | — | 2011-12 | 1,400 | — |
2012-13 | 1,400 | — | |||
2013-14 | 1,400 | — |
Description: Commercial fishing licence fees
Fee Type: R
Fee-setting Authority: Sections 7 and 8 of the Fisheries Act
Date Last Modified: 1995
2010-11 | Planning Years | ||||
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Forecast Revenue | Actual Revenue | Full Cost | Fiscal Year | Forecast Revenue | Estimated Full Cost |
34,515 | 33,815 | — | 2011-12 | 32,450 | — |
2012-13 | 32,250 | — | |||
2013-14 | 32,050 | — |
Description: Recreational fishing license fees
Fee Type: R
Fee-setting Authority: Sections 7 and 8 of the Fisheries Act
Date Last Modified: 1996
2010-11 | Planning Years | ||||
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Forecast Revenue | Actual Revenue | Full Cost | Fiscal Year | Forecast Revenue | Estimated Full Cost |
4,300 | 5,287 | — | 2011-12 | 5,746 | — |
2012-13 | 5,300 | — | |||
2013-14 | 5,200 | — |
Description: Pacific Salmon Conservation Stamp
Fee Type: R, O
Fee-setting Authority: Sections 7 and 8 of the Fisheries Act
Date Last Modified: 1995
2010-11 | Planning Years | ||||
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Forecast Revenue | Actual Revenue | Full Cost | Fiscal Year | Forecast Revenue | Estimated Full Cost |
1,049 | 1,304 | — | 2011-12 | 1,400 | — |
2012-13 | 1,350 | — | |||
2013-14 | 1,200 | — |
Description: Fees charged for the processing of Access requests filed under the Access to Information Act.
Fee Type: O
Fee-setting Authority: Access to Information Act
Date Last Modified: 1992
2010-11 | Planning Years | ||||
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Forecast Revenue | Actual Revenue | Full Cost | Fiscal Year | Forecast Revenue | Estimated Full Cost |
13 | 13 | — | 2011-12 | — | — |
2012-13 | — | — | |||
2013-14 | — | — |
2010-11 | Planning Years | |||||
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Forecast Revenue | Actual Revenue | Full Cost | Fiscal Year | Forecast Revenue | Estimated Full Cost | |
Subtotal Regulatory | 47,587 | 39,476 | — | 2011-12 | 39,596 | — |
2012-13 | 38,900 | — | ||||
2013-14 | 38,450 | — | ||||
Subtotal Other Products and Services | 39,864 | 40,405 | — | 2011-12 | 47,643 | — |
2012-13 | 47,643 | — | ||||
2013-14 | 47,643 | — | ||||
Total | 87,451 | 79,881 | — | 2011-12 | 87,239 | — |
2012-13 | 86,543 | — | ||||
2013-14 | 86,093 | — |
The Department's project approval authority is:
Project | Original Estimated Total Cost |
Revised Estimated Total Cost |
Actual Total Cost |
2010-11 | ||||
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Main Estimates |
Planned Spending |
Total Authorities |
Actual | Expected Date of Close-out |
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Air Cushion Vehicles | 27.3 | 27.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 10.0 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 2014-15 |
Polar Class Icebreaker | 800.0 | 800.0 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 10.8 | 5.1 | 2017-18 |
The Offshore Fishery Science Vessels (OFSV) [5] | 187.0 | 244.0 | 6.4 | 0.0 | 2.7 | 3.1 | 2.4 | 2014-15 |
Mid Shore Patrol Vessels (MSPV) [6] | 212.5 | 227.0 | 55.4 | 37.2 | 37.2 | 29.6 | 26.8 | 2011-12 |
Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel (OOSV) [7] | 108.9 | 144.4 | 3.6 | 0.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.1 | 2014-15 |
SABS - New Science Building and Wet Lab Construction | 39.9 | 54.8 | 35.6 | 15.5 | 15.5 | 15.5 | 15.5 | 2013-14 |
MCTS - Communications Control System Equipment Replacement | 42.1 | 47.8 | 4.4 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 2014-15 |
Pangnirtung | 28.3 | 43.3 | 11.4 | 2.3 | 8.7 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 2013-14 |
Automatic Identification System (AIS - Security Funding) | 20.0 | 25.0 | 18.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5.4 | 2.4 | 2012-13 |
Configuration Management and Technical Data Management System | 10.3 | 10.3 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 2013-14 |
The Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels (MSPV) project will acquire 9 Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels for the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) Fleet - five of the nine MSPV will be used primarily to support the Conservation and Protection Program in the Maritimes, Quebec and Pacific Regions. The other four vessels will be used in a joint program with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to enhance maritime security along the Great Lakes – St. Lawrence Seaway system. This project serves two purposes:
Fleet Renewal - the acquisition of conservation and Protection patrol vessels represents the first step in modernization of the CCG fleet and will ensure the integrity of the fishery monitoring program and will provide the capacity for DFO to support the strategic role in fisheries enforcement; and
Maritime Security - the acquisition of MSPV for Maritime Security will allow CCG, in conjunction with the RCMP, to respond to the Government's commitment to enhance the security of the nation's coasts and waterways.
The MSPV Project is currently in the Construction phase.
Lead Department or Agency | Canadian Coast Guard, Department of Fisheries and Oceans |
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Contracting Authority | Public Works and Government Services Canada |
Participating Departments | Industry Canada; RCMP; Treasury Board Secretariat; Privy Council Office; Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada; Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency; Western Economic Diversification Canada; Canadian Economic Development; Finance Canada; Public Safety Canada; Department of National Defence. |
Prime Contractor |
Irving Shipbuilding Inc. P.O. Box 9110, 3099 Barrington Street Halifax, Nova Scotia B3K 5M7 Operating as: Halifax Shipyard |
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Major Sub-contractor(s) | International Contract Engineering, Damen, Lloyd's Register, MTU. |
The MSPV project supports the Vessel Procurement and Fleet Renewal Objectives of the Canadian Coast Guard.
Project milestones have been developed and served as outcomes for the MSPV project. Coast Guard's Vessel Procurement Sector is currently developing a Performance Measurement Framework for 2011-12, in line with changes being undertaken to the DFO Program Activity Architecture and Management, Resources and Results Structure.
All 2010-11 objectives for the MSPV project were achieved. The procurement of nine MSPVs by 2014 is on track.
In August 2009, a contract was awarded to Irving Shipbuilding Inc. for the procurement of 9 MSPV. Construction of the first vessel began in September 2010.
Canadian industry will benefit from this project. The Request for Proposal requires overall Industrial Benefits equal to 100% of contract value. Regional allocation of industrial benefits is monitored by Industry Canada.
Major Milestone | Date |
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Preliminary Project Approval | August 2005 |
Effective Project Approval | June 2006 |
1st Request for Proposal (RFP) (cancelled) | July 2007 |
Amended Effective Project Approval – to include 4 additional vessels identified in Budget 2007 | December 2007 |
2nd Request for Proposal issued (cancelled) | August 2008 |
3rd Request for Proposal issued | March 2009 |
Contract Awarded | August 2009 |
First Vessel Delivery | Winter 2012 |
Delivery of final MSPV | Winter 2014 |
The Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels (OFSV) project will acquire three OFSV for the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) Fleet. The OFSV will replace four aging Coast Guard ships on the east and west coasts of Canada that provide a platform from which critical scientific research and ecosystem-based management can be performed.
The OFSV Project is currently in the design phase.
Lead Department or Agency | Canadian Coast Guard, Department of Fisheries and Oceans |
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Contracting Authority | Public Works and Government Services Canada |
Participating Departments or Agencies | Industry Canada; Treasury Board Secretariat; Privy Council Office; Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada; Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency; Western Economic Diversification Canada; Canadian Economic Development; Finance Canada. |
Prime Contractor | To be determined |
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Major Sub-contractor(s) | Design Contractor: Robert Allan Ltd., Alion Science and Technology (Canada) Corporation and Alion Science and Technology Corporation in joint venture. |
The OFSV project supports the Vessel Procurement and Fleet Renewal Objectives of the Canadian Coast Guard. Project outcomes contribute to the Fleet Operational Readiness Program Activity in DFO's Program Activity Architecture.
The 2010-11 Report on Plans and Priorities commitment was met. During 2010-11, the concept design phase was finalized and the project progressed into the Preliminary Design phase. In June 2010, the Government of Canada announced that the three OFSV will be built under the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy (NSPS). Currently, the project is on schedule to meet the timelines identified for NSPS with the design contract completion scheduled for Fall 2011 and Construction Contract Award scheduled for Spring 2012. Two OFSV are planned to be delivered by 2014 and one in 2015.
Project milestones have been developed and served as outcomes for the OFSV project. Coast Guard's Vessel Procurement Sector is currently developing a Performance Measurement Framework for 2011-12, in line with changes being undertaken to the DFO Program Activity Architecture and Management, Resources and Results Structure.
Canadian industry will benefit from this project. Regional distribution will be determined at contract award.
Major Milestone | Date |
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Preliminary Project Approval | October 2005 |
Amended Preliminary Project Approval | November 2006 |
2nd Amended Effective Project Approval – to include 4 additional vessels identified in Budget 2007 | June 2009 |
Issue Request for Proposal for Design | Spring 2010 |
Government of Canada announced that the three Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels will be built under the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy | June 2010 |
3rd Amended Preliminary Project Approval — to award contract | September 2010 |
Issue Design Contract | October 2010 |
Design Contract Completion | Fall 2011 |
Effective Project Approval — Target Date | Winter 2012 |
Construction Contract Award | Spring 2012 |
First two Vessels to be delivered | 2014 |
Delivery of final OFSV | 2015 |
The Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel (OOSV) project will acquire a replacement vessel for the Canadian Coast Guard's largest science vessel - CCGS Hudson. This vessel was built in 1963 and its replacement is critical to fulfilment of the Department's science mandate as well as mandates of other government departments and agencies. The vessel currently operates on the east coast of Canada.
The OOSV Project is currently in the design phase.
Lead Department or Agency | Canadian Coast Guard, Department of Fisheries and Oceans |
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Contracting Authority | Public Works and Government Services Canada |
Participating Departments or Agencies | Industry Canada; Environment Canada; Natural Resources Canada; Treasury Board Secretariat; Privy Council Office; Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada; Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency; Western Economic Diversification Canada; Canadian Economic Development; Finance Canada. |
Prime Contractor | To be determined |
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Major Sub-contractor(s) | Design Contractor: STX Canada Marine Inc. |
The OOSV project supports the Vessel Procurement and Fleet Renewal objectives of the Canadian Coast Guard.
Project milestones have been developed and served as outcomes for the OOSV project. Coast Guard's Vessel Procurement Sector is currently developing a Performance Measurement Framework for 2011-12, in line with changes being undertaken to the DFO Program Activity Architecture and Management, Resources and Results Structure.
The 2010-11 Report on Plans and Priorities commitment was met. In June 2010, the Government of Canada announced that the Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel would be built under the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy (NSPS). Currently, the project is on schedule to meet the timelines identified for NSPS with the design contract completion scheduled for Fall 2011 and construction contract award scheduled for Spring 2012. The vessel is scheduled to be delivered in late 2014 rather than 2013.
Canadian industry will benefit from this project. Regional distribution will be determined at contract award.
Major Milestone | Date |
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Preliminary Project Approval | July 2008 |
Government of Canada announced that the three Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel will be built under the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy | June 2010 |
Contract Award for Design | Fall 2010 |
Design Completion | Fall 2011 |
Effective Project Approval – Target Date | Winter 2012 |
Construction Contract to be Awarded | Spring 2012 |
Delivery of OOSV | Late 2014 |
The new Polar Icebreaker is expected to be delivered in time for the decommissioning of the CCGS Louis S. St-Laurent. This new polar icebreaker will help strengthen Canada's Arctic sovereignty and will be able to operate in the Arctic in more difficult weather conditions and for a longer period of time - 3 seasons instead of the current 2 seasons.
The Polar Icebreaker Project is currently in the definition phase.
Lead Department or Agency | Canadian Coast Guard, Department of Fisheries and Oceans |
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Contracting Authority | Public Works and Government Services Canada |
Participating Departments or Agencies | Industry Canada; Treasury Board Secretariat; Privy Council Office; Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada; Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency; Western Economic Diversification Canada; Canadian Economic Development; Finance Canada; Environment Canada; National Defence. |
Prime Contractor | To be determined |
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Major Sub-contractor(s) | n/a at this time |
The Polar Icebreaker project supports the Vessel Procurement and Fleet Renewal objectives of the Canadian Coast Guard, and supports the Government's Northern Strategy.
Project outcomes contribute to the Fleet Operational Readiness Program Activity in DFO's Program Activity Architecture.
The 2010-11 Report on Plans and Priorities commitment was met. The Baseline Requirements were developed and finalized in 2010-11 and are now being used to instruct and guide the Conceptual Design Package. The Polar Icebreaker is scheduled for delivery in 2017.
Canadian industry will benefit from this project. Regional distribution will be determined at contract award.
Major Milestone | Date |
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Preliminary Project Approval | June 2009 |
Design Contract Awards — Target Date | 2011 |
Effective Project Approval — Target Date | 2013 |
Contract Award (Construction) | 2013 |
Delivery of Polar Icebreaker | 2017 |
The Government of Canada is procuring an Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV or hovercraft) to replace CCGS Penac at the Canadian Coast Guard Sea Island Hovercraft Base in Richmond, British Columbia. It will provide ongoing search and rescue coverage in the area, allowing CCG to continue to fulfill its mandate and maintain current levels of service.
The Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) is currently in the construction phase.
Lead Department or Agency | Canadian Coast Guard, Department of Fisheries and Oceans |
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Contracting Authority | Public Works and Government Services Canada |
Participating Departments or Agencies | Treasury Board Secretariat |
Prime Contractor | Griffon Hoverwork Ltd. Merlin Quay, Hazel Road, Woolston, Southampton SO19-7GB United Kingdom. |
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Major Sub-contractor(s) | Aluminium Marine Consultant's Limited of Cowes, Isle of Wight (Hull Manufacture /Craft fit out). |
The ACV project supports the Vessel Procurement and Fleet Renewal objectives of the Canadian Coast Guard. Project outcomes contribute to the CCG Pacific Fleet Search and Rescue operational readiness.
Contractor's proposal and contract negotiations were not completed until March 2011. Contract was awarded on March 15, 2011.
Not applicable, as craft is being built in England.
Major Milestones | Date |
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Project announced in Federal Budget 2010 | March 2010 |
Effective Project Approval | May 2010 |
ACAN put on MERX September 2009, closed September 28, 2010 No challenges to the ACAN were received from Canadian Industry | September 2010 |
Meeting with the proposed Contractor Griffon Hoverwork Ltd. on the Isle of Wight England mid November 2010. Discussed pro-forma contract, TSOR, Delegated Statutory Inspection Regime and Lloyd's Register | November 2010 |
TSOR Clarifications issues received from GHW Ltd. and CCG response early December 2010 | December 2010 |
GHW Ltd Submits a priced proposal January 07, 2011 | January 2011 |
Following the Crown's review of the Contractor's proposal and successful contract negotiations the contract was awarded to GHW Ltd. on March 15,2011 Contract Award (Construction) | March 15, 2011 |
Delivery of the Air Cushion Vehicle | Fall 2013 |
Strategic Outcome: Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture
Program Activity: Fisheries and Aquaculture Management
Start Date: 1992
End Date: Ongoing
Description: Launched in 1992, the Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy (AFS) provides for negotiated arrangements with Aboriginal groups around the harvesting, use and management of Aboriginal food, social and ceremonial fisheries and, where applicable, communal commercial fisheries. In 1994, DFO introduced a commercial access component to the AFS, the Allocation Transfer Program (ATP). The ATP facilitates the voluntary retirement of commercial fishing licences and the issuance of communal licences to eligible Aboriginal groups in a manner that does not add to the existing effort on the resource.
Provisions of negotiated fisheries agreements under the AFS may include:
Where Agreements pertaining to the FSC Fisheries cannot be concluded between DFO and an Aboriginal group, DFO will issue to the group a communal fishing licence that establishes the terms and conditions of its FSC fishery.
The AFS is applicable where DFO manages the fishery and where a fisheries management regime has not already been established under a land claims settlement.
Expected Results:
Link to 3-year Transfer Payment Program Plan: http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/reports-rapports/tpp-ppt/tpp-ppt2010-eng.htm
Actual Spending 2008-09 |
Actual Spending 2009-10 |
Planned Spending 2010-11 |
Total Authorities 2010-11 |
Actual Spending 2010-11 |
Variance(s) | |
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Total Grants | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Contributions | 29.8 | 32.1 | 32.3 | 34.9 | 34.7 | (2.4) |
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Transfer Payments | 29.8 | 32.1 | 32.3 | 34.9 | 34.7 | (2.4) |
Comment on Variance: $2.6 million was transferred from other aboriginal programs and $0.2 million was not spent.
Strategic Outcome: Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture
Program Activity: Fisheries and Aquaculture Management
Start Date: 2005-06
End Date: Ongoing
Description: Launched in October 2004, the Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management (AAROM) Program provides for Capacity Building and Collaborative Management initiatives that supports the involvement of Aboriginal groups, working together, to obtain access to technical, scientific and administrative expertise in order to facilitate their participation in multi-stakeholder and other decision-making processes used to manage aquatic resources and ocean spaces.
Aboriginal groups transition from Capacity Building into Collaborative Management. Provisions of Contribution Agreements under AAROM may include:
AAROM is applicable in areas where DFO manages the fishery, and where land claim agreements addressing those matters covered under AAROM are not in place. Where the Aboriginal group has signed a comprehensive land claims agreement, and one or more of the matters covered by the AAROM Program are not dealt with in the agreement, the group would be eligible to apply for support in those matters not covered.
Expected Results: 34 AAROM Agreements (23 Collaborative Management and 11 Capacity Building) with Aboriginal organizations involving approximately 330 member communities. These agreements allow Aboriginal groups to:
Link to 3-year Transfer Payment Program Plan: http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/reports-rapports/tpp-ppt/tpp-ppt2010-eng.htm
Actual Spending 2008-09 |
Actual Spending 2009-10 |
Planned Spending 2010-11 |
Total Authorities 2010-11 |
Actual Spending 2010-11 |
Variance(s) | |
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Total Grants | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Contributions | 14.4 | 13.1 | 13.9 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 0.1 |
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Transfer Payments | 14.4 | 13.1 | 13.9 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 0.1 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): $0.1 million was not spent.
Strategic Outcome: Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture
Program Activity: Fisheries and Aquaculture Management
Start Date: 2007-08
End Date: 2011-12
Description: The long-term goal of the Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI) is to continue to create positive conditions towards concluding longer-term DIAND-led arrangements for Mi'kmaq and Maliseet First Nations (MMFN). The immediate goals are to assist MMFNs to:
AICFI has been developed to proceed along two separate paths of deployment. The first is through individual MMFNs where the individual First Nations can apply for funding for components of the initiative provided they have completed the prerequisite planning as per component requirements. This will allow First Nations the ability to personalize their development to their own needs and development schedule.
The second path of deployment is through associated aggregate bodies which may apply for funding to proceed with the development of the Commercial Fishing Enterprise (CFE) Business Development Unit as well as co-management and various training and mentoring projects. Aggregate bodies will develop expertise that can be shared with individual First Nations which will provide smaller First Nations a larger voice within the commercial fishery as well as provide a higher value for dollar on mentoring and training sessions.
Expected results : AICFI has developed an RMAF/RBAF which sets the performance measurement and risk management strategy to assist DFO management in the delivery of the program. The following results are expected for the participating MMFNs:
Link to 3-year Transfer Payment Program Plan: http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/reports-rapports/tpp-ppt/tpp-ppt2010-eng.htm
Actual Spending 2008-09 |
Actual Spending 2009-10 |
Planned Spending 2010-11 |
Total Authorities 2010-11 |
Actual Spending 2010-11 |
Variance(s) | |
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Total Grants | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Contributions | 2.9 | 12.1 | 11.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | (1.0) |
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Transfer Payments | 2.9 | 12.1 | 11.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | (1.0) |
Comment on Variance: The variance was covered by a transfer from the Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative.
Strategic Outcome: Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture
Program Activity: Fisheries and Aquaculture Management
Start Date: July 2007
End Date: March 31, 2012
Description: On July 16, 2007, the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans announced the Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (PICFI), which is designed to support increased First Nations participation in integrated commercial fisheries, where all commercial harvesters fish under common and transparent rules, a higher standard of accountability for all resource users, and strengthened collaboration and cooperation amongst all fishery interests.
PICFI is a $175 million, 5-year initiative, developed to support the implementation of much needed reforms which includes the following four distinct yet integrated elements:
Expected results:
Link to 3-year Transfer Payment Program Plan: http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/reports-rapports/tpp-ppt/tpp-ppt2010-eng.htm
Actual Spending 2008-09 |
Actual Spending 2009-10 |
Planned Spending 2010-11 |
Total Authorities 2010-11 |
Actual Spending 2010-11 |
Variance(s) | |
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Total Grants | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Contributions | 26.3 | 23.2 | 35.5 | 32.9 | 32.1 | 3.4 |
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Transfer Payments | 26.3 | 23.2 | 35.5 | 32.9 | 32.1 | 3.4 |
Comment on Variance: The variance is due to a $2.6 million transfer to other Aboriginal programs and $0.8 million that was not spent.
Strategic Outcome: Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture
Program Activity: Fisheries and Aquaculture Management
Start Date: September 2009
End Date: March 31, 2014
Description: This is one of two programs to support restructuring of Canada's Atlantic Lobster Fishery. The Atlantic Lobster Sustainability Measures (ALSM) will provide support for the development and implementation of lobster sustainability plans which will help the fishery to make changes that will enhance its economic prosperity (through self-rationalization) and long-term sustainability (through mandatory and possible, additional conservation measures).
ALSM is a five-year, $50 million initiative with an overall goal to support the implementation of sustainability plans within Lobster Fishing Areas by providing funding to supplement and help leverage other sources of funds obtained by harvesters, such as provincial programs, financial institutions, etc. The outcomes of sustainability plans will help achieve the conservation measures necessary for a sustainable future and enable and provide incentive for the long-term structural change needed within the lobster fishery. This structural change, through rationalization, is necessary to improve the economic viability across the sector and help ensure long term sustainability. An economically viable sector will, in turn, be more willing to invest in strengthened conservation measures. In addition, when self-rationalization is on a significant scale, it may provide conservation benefits as well as economic benefits.
Expected results:
Link to 3-year Transfer Payment Program Plan: http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/reports-rapports/tpp-ppt/tpp-ppt2010-eng.htm
Actual Spending 2008-09 |
Actual Spending 2009-10 |
Planned Spending 2010-11 |
Total Authorities 2010-11 |
Actual Spending 2010-11 |
Variance(s) | |
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Total Grants | — | 8.6 | — | — | — | — |
Total Contributions | 14.3 | 14.2 | 10.7 | 3.6 | ||
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Transfer Payments | — | 8.6 | 14.3 | 14.2 | 10.7 | 3.6 |
Comment on Variance: The variance is due to a $3.5 million reprofile.
Strategic Outcome: Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture
Program Activity: Fisheries and Aquaculture Management
Start Date : September 1997
End Date : None
Description : The Pacific Salmon Endowment Fund, supported by a $30 million federal endowment from Fisheries and Oceans Canada in 1999, and managed by a non profit organization (Pacific Salmon Foundation), uses interest income proceeds from the fund to undertake specific plans and activities to support salmon. The mission of the Pacific Salmon Endowment Fund is to: conserve and rebuild Pacific salmon populations through strategic and focused efforts where people and resources are mobilized to work together to achieve common goals.
Summary of Annual Plans of Recipient: http://www.psf.ca
Link to Recipient's Website: http://www.psf.ca
Actual Spending 2008-09 |
Actual Spending 2009-10 |
Planned Spending 2010-11 |
Total Authorities 2010-11 |
Actual Spending 2010-11 |
Variance(s) |
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— | — | 1.0 | — | — | 1.0 |
Comment on Variance: The 2010 Report on Plans and Priorities indicated that the Pacific Salmon Endowment Fund Forecast Spending for 2010-11 would be $1.0 million. The $1.0 million in Forecast Spending is for the Fraser Basin Initiative administered by the Pacific Salmon Foundation but is considered a separate initiative.
Strategic Outcome: Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture
Program Activity: Fisheries and Aquaculture Management
Start Date: January 2007
End Date: None
Description: The Atlantic Salmon Endowment Fund is a one time conditional grant that will be invested in order to provide long-term funding for the operation of the Atlantic Salmon Conservation Foundation (ASCF). The ASCF will invest the funds and use the income to assist community groups in the restoration, protection and improved conservation of the Atlantic salmon resource in Atlantic Canada and Quebec. This will promote projects in research, conservation, habitat restoration and enhancement for the attainment of healthy and sustainable wild Atlantic salmon stocks and the projects the ASCF funds.
Summary of Annual Plans of Recipient: http://www.ascf-fcsa.ca/
Link to Recipient's Website: http://www.ascf-fcsa.ca/
Actual Spending 2008-09 |
Actual Spending 2009-10 |
Planned Spending 2010-11 |
Total Authorities 2010-11 |
Actual Spending 2010-11 |
Variance(s) |
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Lead department: Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Strategic Outcome: Healthy and Productive Aquatic Ecosystems
Program Activity: Oceans Management
Start Date: April 1, 2007
End Date: March 31, 2012
Total Federal Funding Allocation (from start date to end date): $61.5 million
Description of the Horizontal Initiative (including funding agreement): Building on the achievements of the Oceans Action Plan, the Health of the Oceans Initiative is a five-year, $61.5 million commitment by five departments — Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Transport Canada, Environment Canada, Parks Canada and Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada — to improve the health of the ocean environment. For its part, DFO will receive $23.2 million to support its protection and conservation work. Key DFO initiatives include establishing six new Marine Protected Areas (MPA) under the Oceans Act, advancing a national MPA network, conducting scientific research to support designation of the new MPAs, creating four new national Oceans Centres of Expertise, and enhancing spill-response capacity and emergency planning in the Arctic Ocean. For a complete list, see the table below. DFO will co-ordinate the entire Health of the Oceans initiative. This will include bi-annual performance monitoring, the preparation of summary annual reports and preparation for a final summative evaluation.
Shared Outcome(s):
Governance Structure(s): This initiative is subject to interdepartmental government through the Assistant Deputy Ministers Interdepartmental Committee on Oceans, supported by a shadow Director General Committee. This Governance structure reviews the initiatives on a regular basis including review and approval of annual reports to Ministers on the progress of this initiative.
Performance Highlights: The Oceans Directorate at DFO monitors the HOTO initiative biannually and develops tools and processes to capture and report performance information. The monitoring and reporting process assesses progress against work plans and thus provides an opportunity for adaptive functions during the projects life cycle. The collaborative governance structure contributes to facilitated information access and exchange and leads to better informed decisions relating to program planning and management. An annual performance summary is prepared for submission to TBS.
Federal Partner / Program Activity | Name of Program for Federal Partner |
Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) | Planned Spending 2010–11 | Actual Spending 2010–11 | Expected Results for 2010-11 |
Results Achieved in 2010-11 |
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Oceans Management | Federal Marine Protected Areas Strategy Implement-ation in DFO | 1250.0 | 250.0 | 234.71 | Advance the creation by 2012 of a Federal Network of Marine Protected Areas that contributes to the health of Canada's oceans, established and managed within an integrated oceans management framework. | • Compiled federal data for completion of a national inventory of MPAs and for inclusion in the Conservation Areas Reporting and Tracking System (housed at EC). The data for inclusion in a 2010 "Spotlight on Marine
Protected Areas in Canada" report was analyzed, co-produced with PCA and EC, and launched on Oceans Day (June 8th). DFO also participated in the development of an associated online mapping platform for display and reporting on
MPAs in Canada, to make more information on MPAs and MPA networks available to Canadians (EC lead). • Initiated production of MPA and MPA network communications materials such as a booklet for industry, a benefits & costs and common Q & A fact sheets, to increase awareness and understanding of, and participation in, MPA network planning and management. • Presented Canada's approach to MPA network planning at the California and the World's Ocean conference in San Fransisco in September 2010. DFO participated in ICES-NAMPAN Working Group meeting to develop international guidance on designing Marine Protected Areas to mitigate and adapt to the effects of Climate Change. The department also worked with US and Mexican colleagues to plan next activities of NAMPA, the North American Marine Protected Areas program under the Convention on International Cooperation. |
Development of a Federal-Provincial-Territorial MPA Network | 2,500.0 | 650.0 | 215.52 | Significant progress in planning and advancement of a National (federal-provincial-territorial) Marine Protected Area Network in Canada's three oceans. For 2010-11, further alignment with the Federal Network, and considerable engagement/ consultation with other jurisdictions and oceans stakeholders. |
• Completed the national inventory of MPAs, in collaboration with federal/provincial/territorial (FPT) colleagues. The MPA inventory, an expansion of the Canadian Council on Ecological Areas (CCEA)'s Conservation Areas
Reporting and Tracking System (CARTS) (housed at EC), provides a snapshot of existing FPT MPAs that have potential to contribute to MPA network planning. • Worked with colleagues in Science to initiate a work plan for a 2-phase process (discussion paper followed by expert workshop) for developing indicators and protocols to test effectiveness of MPA networks through monitoring programs. • Major efforts went into engagement of stakeholders on the draft National Framework. There was also a web-based period of public review. As a result of these efforts, the National Framework was well received when presented at the International Marine Management Congress in Victoria in May 2011 and the document is now on track for approval by the Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers (CCFAM) in the fall of 2011. |
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Arctic Council – Ecosystem Projects | 1,000.0 | 225.0 | 214.63 | Continued work towards the development of a State of the Arctic Basin Report and use of common ecosystem monitoring strategies in shared and boundary waters by 2012. Canada's continued participation in expert workshops and major conferences on ecosystem approach for advancing EBM concepts and approaches, promoting Canada's leadership in EBM applied to the Arctic, and sharing information and practices with other circumpolar countries, including the US. A suite of indicators for monitoring and assessing ecosystem status and trends, socio-economic aspects and governance structures in place in Arctic. | • Formal review of the working map of Arctic large marine ecosystems (LMEs) including LMEs located within and adjacent to Canadian Arctic waters. This working map supports the work of a number of the Council initiatives including summary documents outlining the state
and condition of biodiversity within the LME. • Produced geospatial data layers needed to inform an oil and gas decision support tool. Supported the completion of a socio economic overview and assessment of the Beaufort Area. • To address a recommendation of the Arctic Marine Shipping Assessment which calls for "Arctic states to take into account the special characteristics of the Arctic Marine environment, explore the need for internationally designated areas for the purpose of environmental protection in regions of the Arctic Ocean", background documents were prepared to support drafting of the first two versions of the AOR report, and to inform two peer-review processes designed to identify Ecologically and Biologically Significant areas in all Canadian Arctic marine waters. |
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Oceans Centres of Expertise (Coastal, Corals, Data Integration, TEK) | 3,000.0 | 600.0 | 589.64 | Four national centres of expertise have been established within the regions of DFO. Through 2010-11, development and implementation of common tools and approaches in the five LOMAs will continue to protect deep sea corals and sponge reefs, incorporate traditional knowledge, develop state of the oceans reports and accelerate progress in addressing coastal management issues. |
Cold Water Corals and Sponge Reefs
• Published a Status Report on Coral and Sponge Conservation in Canada. COE in Traditional Ecological Knowledge (CETEK): led a one and a half day workshop. The workshop objectives were to review the proposed elements of draft national TEK strategy for the way DFO uses TK for integrated management; to develop a set of applications for incorporating TK into integrated ocean management plans and to inform the development of national guidelines for TEK. State of the Oceans Reporting: Sub-groups prepared tables of content for each regional LOMA report. 12 reports were published to serve as background and supplementary material to the 5 regional LOMA reports. Each region has met with stakeholders. Center of Expertise in Coastal Management (CECM)• Initiated reviews of effectiveness of legislations related to managing cumulative environmental effects, and existing coastal management legislation for a policy gap analysis. |
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Collaboration with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) | 213.0 | 42.6 | 42.6 | Greater contribution by environmental non-governmental organizations (ENGOs), such as the WWF, to the Health of the Oceans, with an emphasis on joint initiatives between WWG-Canada and DFO in the Newfoundland and Labrador region. Activities in 2010-11 will be targeted towards advancing ecosystem-based management in the Placentia Bay/Grand Banks LOMA, the development of a Cold Water Coral Conservation Strategy for the Newfoundland and Labrador region, and the identification/pursuit of collaborative projects with provincial government, aboriginal groups, stakeholders and other ENGOs. |
DFO's Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Region and WWF-Canada have been working together on a number of issues that have served to enhance collaboration between both organizations, the results of which contribute towards delivering Health of the Oceans. WWF participates in the following activities: • development and identification of conservation priorities associated with the Placentia Bay/Grand Banks Large Oceans Management Area (PB/GB LOMA), as well as development of a risk assessment;• planning process of the PB/GB Integrated Management Plan; • MPA planning and selection process for the Area of Interest (AOI) • cod recovery planning and monitoring of the implementation of the recovery plan; • development and subsequent implementation of a Cold Water Coral Conservation Strategy; encounter protocol framework for corals and sponges; promoting research gaps and opportunities with respect to corals and sponges. |
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Gulf of Maine (at DFO) | 750.0 | 147.5 | 150.95 | This initiative builds on the existing successful trans-boundary collaboration and management of Groundfish stocks through the CA-US Steering Committee, and the excellent cooperation between states and provinces through the Gulf of Maine Council. Based on DFO's
national standard, a literature review and project work plan for a joint CA-US Bay of Fundy/Gulf of Maine Ecosystem Overview and Assessment Report was developed as part of the 2005 Oceans Action Plan. Through 2010-11, transboundary, multi-jurisdicational governance structures will be advanced. Further discussions regarding the possible mechanisms/ structure for developing a collaborative Canada/US management model for the Gulf of Maine. |
The final ecosystem and overview report has been completed in partnership with the National Marine Fisheries Service (US). The State of the Gulf of Maine Report was released on June 8, 2010 in Portland, Maine in partnership with the Gulf of Maine Council on the Marine Environment. In addition to the context document, an additional 5 theme papers were produced and released in 2010-11. Ongoing dialogue with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) through the Gulf of Maine Council resulted in the creation of a Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning Working Group which was co-chaired by DFO and NOAA. | |
Marine Protected Areas Establishment | 5,250.0 | 937.5 | 1,097.56 | Six new MPAs will be designated by 2012 and a national monitoring and reporting system will be implemented for all Oceans Act MPAs. Through 2010-11, public and stakeholder consultation will continue to advance six proposed areas of interest toward designation in 2011-12. | • All regions have identified their proposed Areas of Interest (AOI); there are 6 AOIs continuing through the designation process. • In June 2010, the Laurentian Channel was announced as an Area of Interest (AOI) for potential designation as an MPA, in the Newfoundland and Labrador region. • In September 2010, Paulatuk (Darnley Bay) was announced as an AOI in the Central and Arctic region for potential designation as an MPA. • Regions are pursuing preparatory work towards consultations and identification of conservation objectives. |
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Integrated Management and Canadian Environmental Assessment Act Assessment Tools Linkages | 1,450.0 | 425.0 | 394.77 | Integrated management carried out under the Health of the Oceans initiative will be bridged with other tools, such as project environmental assessment conducted under the authority of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act. Work on the Regional Strategic Environmental Assessment Pilot Projects as well as training and education on pathways of effect models will continue. | • Examined and analyzed marine spatial planning as a tool through which to manage and reduce cumulative environmental effects and provide increased guidance to marine users. Necessitates collaboration with World Wildlife Fund, and National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration. • Developed guidance regarding the application of risk analysis in the coastal and marine environment as a means through which to further identify priority areas and issues requiring management attention (including development of a risk characterization methodology ). • Discussions with CEAA on the adoption DFO ecosystem-based management tools as a framework for regional environmental assessment. • Co-chaired with the Surveyor General of Canada an inter-departmental steering committee and organized two workshops in support of the development of a business case for the establishment of a marine cadastre for Canada. |
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Science for Healthy and Productive Aquatic Ecosystems | Ecosystem Science Support and Advice on Health of the Oceans | 5,500.0 | 1,100.0 | 1,100.0 | Science advice on Marine Protected Areas and on priority sector-specific impacts and mitigation, as outlined by the Oceans programs, will be provided. Specific projects will be developed through the Canadian Science Advisory process. | Sound scientific footing was provided for a number of the HOTO initiatives including the identification of conservation objectives and boundary delineation for areas of interest and the development of indicators and monitoring protocols. The Science Directorate also assesses potential environmental impacts and ecological risks posed by specific ocean activities, which constitute Sector Impact Advisory Assessments. |
Canadian Coast Guard | Spill Capacity and Emergency Response Strategy | 2,260.0 | 134.18 | 632.19 | Canada's spill response capacity in the Arctic assessed, and equipment and systems to respond to the unique risks prepared. The procurement of remaining systems and equipment required to complete the project will take place in 2010-11. | Funding allocated through HOTO enabled the Canadian Coast Guard to add/replace equipment at 10 existing depots and outfit nine additional sites and for the communities to have the necessary equipment and systems to enhance their containment /protection ability or reduce the logistical lead time for a response to an environmental risk. Delivery of the kits to the remote Arctic communities was completed in fiscal year 2010-11. |
Environment Canada | ||||||
Biodiversity and Corporate services | Federal Marine Protected Areas Strategy – Implement-ation in EC | 1,250.0 | 250.0 | 226.110 | Advance the creation by 2012 of a Federal Network of Marine Protected Areas that contributes to the health of Canada's oceans, established and managed within an integrated oceans management framework. |
In collaboration with Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and Parks Canada (PC): |
Marine Wildlife Areas Establishment | 2,000.0 | 507.0 | 211.711 | Both the National Wildlife Area at Sable Island and Marine Wildlife Area at Scott Islands will be ready for designation by 2012, and a contribution will have been made to the Federal Marine Protected Area Network building process. |
Sable Island: A recommendation to the Minister was made for designation of Sable Island as a National Park under the Canada National Parks Act. This decision was made public in May. |
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Improved knowledge and information on weather and environmental conditions influence decision making and Corporate services | Sable Island Weather Station | 4,000.0 | 800.0 | 799.7 | The risk of loss of life or property due to weather events is reduced for mariners, Canadian citizens and the international community, by producing more accurate weather forecasts and warnings using data from the Sable Island Weather Station. The understanding of upper atmospheric conditions and the flow of airborne pollutants and greenhouse gases is improved, by enabling scientific research through the continued existence of the Sable Island Weather Station infrastructure. The unique and fragile ecosystem of Sable Island is conserved by protecting it from human degradation. |
Funds provided through this initiative ensure that continued maintenance and repairs of facilities and infrastructure have been carried out to ensure functionality of the weather station for a continued 24/7 human presence throughout the year. On-going support was once again provided by Environment Canada Meteorological Service of Canada staff to operate upper air and surface weather programs, as well as atmospheric and other scientific research programs. Emergency and safety services were offered to local operators such as Department of National Defence, Department of Fisheries and Oceans (including Canadian Coast Guard) and the offshore petroleum industry. |
Canadians adopt approaches that ensure the sustainable use and management of natural capital and working landscapes and Corporate services | Gulf of Maine (at EC) | 751.0 | 148.0 | 148.0 | Increased support for the Gulf of Maine Council and implementation of the joint Canada-US five-year action plan that includes implementation of regional strategies for adaptation to climate change, indicators development, education and engagement and joint monitoring for toxic contaminants in the trans-boundary ecosystem. |
Support towards the Implementation of the Action Plan: Support for the Gulf of Maine Council's Secretariat is conducted via conference calls, email list serves and updates on the GoMC website. EC also led the establishment of a Canadian GoMC Steering Committee to
ensure a coordinated Canadian response to GoMC activities. |
Parks Canada Agency | ||||||
Heritage Places Establishment | Federal Marine Protected Area Strategy Implement-ation in Parks Canada | 1,250.0 | 361.0 | 325.312 | Advance the creation by 2012 of a Federal Network of Marine Protected Areas that contributes to the health of Canada's oceans, established and managed within an integrated oceans management framework. By 2010-11, the Education and Outreach Strategy will be finalized. Development of communications products will continue. | • Regional analysis and research studies were completed for the Bay of Fundy, the Arctic Basin, Arctic Archipelago and Queen Maud Gulf marine regions to identify Parks Canada's representative marine areas for those regions. PCA also completed additional research in the
James Bay marine region to better understand representative elements of a study area for a promising national marine conservation area candidate. • Planned/realised World Oceans Day activities, including a video project; special public events at the Canadian Museum of Nature, a special evening event on Parliament Hill for Parliamentarians, the launch of the Oceans Portal and the publication of "Spotlight on Marine protected areas in Canada". • Participated in the development of the federal/provincial/territorial MPA Inventory; and co-produced the publication "Spotlight on Canada's MPAs" report, launched by DFO's Minister on Oceans Day. • Completed the 25 minutes documentary Emerald Sea video project on Pacific marine environments and the role of MPAs to be shown on BC ferries and by the Vancouver Aquarium. In 2010-2011, the video was finalized and education materials are now underway. |
National Marine Conservation Area in Lancaster Sound | 5,000.0 | 1,250.0 | Information not available |
By 2012, achieve a full understanding of the feasibility of establishing a National Marine Conservation Area in Lancaster Sound with the support of Inuit, Nunavut and key sectoral stakeholders, leading to the conservation of a significant representative component of Canada's marine environment and a clear demonstration of Arctic sovereignty in the Northwest Passage. | In December 2010, the federal ministers of Environment, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, Natural Resources, and Health jointly announced the Government of Canada's position on a proposed boundary for the NMCA, as a starting point for consultations with local communities and other interests. Work is underway to update a previous mineral and energy resources assessment of the area that had been conducted in the late 1980's; final decisions regarding a boundary will also be informed by that work and by a thorough assessment of the area's ecological value. While consultations take place, no exploration or development of petroleum resources will occur within the proposed boundaries. Once approved as a designated NMCA, the region will remain protected from industrial development, regardless of the resource potential. A Parks Canada-Government of Nunavut- Qikiqtani Inuit Association project steering committee was appointed early in 2011 and has been overseeing next steps, including terms of reference to guide the consultations and other matters. | |
Transport Canada | ||||||
Transportation Safety and Security and Internal Services | Enforcement of Ballast Water Regulations | 4,500.0 | 966.5 | 966.5 | Enforcement of regulations that minimize the risk of harmful aquatic organisms and pathogens from being introduced through ship ballast water to waters under Canadian jurisdiction. | • Provided inspectors with the equipment required to verify compliance with regulations, developed tools to assess risk of ballast water drawn from specific ports and treatment options for ballast water. • Updated the ballast water enforcement program and held a national work group comprised of Regional inspectors in Ottawa and Toronto. New ballast water test equipment for inspectors was purchased. • Ballast Water Control and Management Regulations were pre-published in the Canada Gazette Part I, on December 18, 2010. They will bring the current regulations under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001. • Updated the national ballast water database with the backlog of reporting forms from vessels. This data is used by both inspectors for enforcement and scientists for their work in invasive species. • Evaluated if regulations have sufficiently reduced risk of harmful introductions to Canada's northern ports with a biological sampling program in Churchill. • Inspectors screened all ballast water reports received from inbound vessels and action was taken to bring any vessels into compliance with the regulations. |
Pollution Prevention - Surveillance | 13,000.0 | 3,180.6 | 3,177.6 | Enforcement of Canada's pollution prevention regulations in the Pacific, Arctic, East Coast Waters, the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the St. Lawrence Estuary. | TC completed a total of 2,505.8 productive patrol hours nationally for 2010-2011 as the three NASP aircraft conducted surveillance in the Maritimes, Quebec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador, the Pacific Northwest Region and British Columbia, with an additional 246.8 patrol hours in the Gulf of Mexico during the Deepwater Horizon Response Operations. 84 spills in total were detected this year. Evidence gathered with the recently acquired maritime surveillance system has been used to prepare and pursue prosecutions, fines and pleas from marine polluters. Increased surveillance also results in more responses to search and rescue incidents. | |
Pollution Prevention – Dash 7 Outfitting | 5,000.0 | 0 | 0 | Project completed in 2009-10. Enforcement of Canada's pollution prevention regulations in the Pacific, Arctic, East Coast Waters, the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the St. Lawrence Estuary. Modernization of the current Dash 7 surveillance aircraft to a standard equal to the Dash 8 surveillance aircraft dedicated for use on the East and West Coast. | Component completed. | |
Arctic International Marine Shipping Assessment | 550.0 | 0 | 0 | Project completed in 2009-10. An assessment of projected shipping activities and the associated environmental, social and economic impacts and risks as reduced sea ice may lead to increased marine transport in the Arctic. | Component completed. | |
Pollution Prevention – Ship Waste Reduction Strategy | 800.0 | 200.0 | 180.713 | Adequate reception facilities for wastes; appropriate legislation and standards. |
Due to numerous requests from the marine industry, an additional contract was awarded to Alion Science and Technology to include a new section in the Vessel Waste Technology Study addressing residual air emissions. The Vessel Waste Technology Study was completed late in March. During the development of the Vessel Waste Technology Study, the Canadian Marine Advisory Council's (CMAC) Environment Standing Committee was actively and fully engaged in 10 meetings to consult on the study's content. Four meetings were held at the Standing Committee's National CMAC meeting in Ottawa and six outreach meetings were held in Vancouver and Halifax. |
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Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada | ||||||
Northern land Resources | Arctic Marine Shipping Assessment/ Protection of the Arctic Marine Environment from land-based sources of pollution | 175.0 | 0 | 0 | Project completed in 2008-09. An expanded arctic regional program of action on land-based sources of pollution; a greater understanding of Aboriginal Arctic marine resource use; and a greater understanding of the social, economic and environmental impacts from changing shipping patterns on northern and aboriginal communities | Component completed. |
Total | 61,449.0 | 12,174.8 |
Wayne Moore
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
200 Kent Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0E6
Telephone: 613-990-0001
Email: Wayne.Moore@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
1 Funds reallocated to other Oceans priorities that were under-funded. There was also a 10% cut across the board on O&M funds for the DFO Oceans Program.
2 Funds reallocated to other Oceans priorities that were under-funded. There was also a 10% cut across the board on O&M funds for the DFO Oceans Program.
3 There was a 10% cut across all O&M funds for the Oceans Program.
4 There was a 10% cut across all O&M funds for the Oceans Program.
5 An additional $3.4K is allocated to this component from other sources to balance the O&M envelope which is in deficit after taxes are paid.
6 Expenditures for this project exceeded funds allocated through HOTO. The balance of funds was obtained from other sources of funding.
7 There was a 10% cut across all O&M funds for the Oceans Program.
8 Funds from previous fiscal year transferred to 2010-11.
9 Due to delays incurred in previous fiscal years but the ability to carry forward funds, the project was completed.
10 The variance of funds was allocated to other priorities.
11 A portion of funds were used for other priorities. The remainder of the funds lapsed because of Sable Island being designated as a National Park under Parks Canada Agency.
12 Delays were incurred and resulted in having to move some projects into the next fiscal year. Parks Canada has requested a carry forward for the balance of funds.
13 The balance of funds lapsed due to a derelict vessel study which could not be completed.
Activity | Target as % (as reported in 2010–11 RPP) | Actual Results as % | Description/Comments |
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Training for Procurement and Materiel Management Staff | 95% by March 2014 | 65% as of March 2011 |
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Training for Acquisition Cardholders | 50% by March 2014 | This target will start in 2011-12 |
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Performance Evaluations | — | This target will start in 2011-12 |
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Procurement Processes and Controls | — | This target will start in 2011-12 |
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Good/Service | Target as % (as reported in 2010–11 RPP) |
Actual Results as % | Description/Comments |
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Computer Equipment | 100% | — |
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Photocopier Paper (Recycled) | Percentage of recycled paper purchased that contains a minimum 30% recycled content. Target for 2011-12: 95% Target for 2012-13: 10% of recycled paper with minimum 50% recycled content. |
DFO has set its baseline for FTE's as 10,633 for the reduction of paper target. |
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Consumable/Asset | Target as % Reduction or # per FTE | Actual Results as % Reduction or # per FTE | Description/Comments |
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Personal Computers: Life Cycle Assets Management (LCAM) | 100% | — |
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Printers | — | — |
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Consumables [Inventory] | — | — |
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Seventh Report of the Standing Senate Committee of Fisheries and Oceans: Report on the Implementation of the Heritage Lighthouse Protection Act (March 2011) |
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Recommendations:
Report: Government Response: |
Sixth Report of the Standing Senate Committee of Fisheries and Oceans: Seeing the Light: Report on Staffed Lighthouses in Newfoundland and Labrador and British Columbia (December 2010) |
Recommendations:
Report: Government Response: |
Fourth Report of the Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans: The Management of fisheries and oceans in Canada's Western Arctic (May 2010) |
Recommendations:
Report: Government Response: |
Second Report of the Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans: Controlling Canada's Arctic Waters: Role of the Canadian Coast Guard (April 2010, first published in December 2009) |
In December 2009, during the 2nd Session of the 40th Parliament, the Committee tabled this report under the title: Seventh Report: Controlling Canada's Arctic Waters: Role of the Canadian Coast Guard. The Senate adopted the report and requested a Government Response, but the request was cancelled following the prorogation of Parliament in January 2010. In order to receive a Government Response, the Committee re-tabled the report in April 2010. Recommendations:
Report: Government Response: |
Report | Link |
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Office of the Auditor General / Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development | |
Oil Spills from Ships | http://www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/internet/English/parl_cesd_201012_01_e_34424.html |
Adapting to Climate Impacts | http://www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/internet/English/parl_cesd_201012_03_e_34426.html |
Environmental Petitions | http://www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/internet/English/parl_cesd_201012_04_e_34427.html |
Public Service Commission | |
Staffing | http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/adt-vrf/rprt/2010/ar-rv/2-dfo-mpo/index-eng.htm |
Verification of Educational Credentials1 | http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/adt-vrf/rprt/2010/vec-vae/index-eng.htm |
1 This was a study by the Public Service Commission and not an actual audit.
The following table lists all audits undertaken in 2010-11 that pertain to the Department's work.
Name of Internal Audit | Internal Audit Type | Status | Completion Date |
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Marine Communications and Traffic Services | Assurance | Completed | June 2010 |
Business Continuity Planning | Assurance | Completed | December 2010 |
Classification | Assurance | Completed | December 2010 |
Economic Action Plan 2 | Assurance | Completed | December 2010 |
Small Craft Harbours Divestiture Class Grant Program | Assurance | Completed | December 2010 |
Management of Information Technology Security | Assurance | In Progress | June 2011 |
Real Property | Assurance | In Progress | June 2011 |
Accounts Verification | Assurance | In Progress | June 2011 |
Fleet Operational Readiness [1] | Assurance | In Progress | — |
Aquaculture Management [2] | Assurance | In Progress | — |
Completed internal audits are available at http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/ae-ve/audits-verifications-eng.htm.
Name of Evaluation | Program Activity | Status | Completion Date |
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DFO's Contribution Agreement to Salmon Sub-Committee | Fisheries and Aquaculture Management | Complete | March 2010 |
Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative | Fisheries and Aquaculture Management | Complete | May 2010 |
International Fisheries Conservation Program | Fisheries and Aquaculture Management | Complete | September 2010 |
Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative | Fisheries and Aquaculture Management | Complete | February 2011 |
Fisheries Resources Science Program | Science for Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture | Complete | February 2011 |
Conservation and Protection Program | Fisheries and Aquaculture Management | Complete | February 2011 |
Aids to Navigation Program | Canadian Coast Guard | Complete | February 2011 |
Waterways Management Program | Canadian Coast Guard | Complete | February 2011 |
Icebreaking Program | Canadian Coast Guard | Complete | February 2011 |
Small Craft Harbours Divestiture Class Grant Program | Small Craft Harbours | Complete | February 2011 |
Science for Species at Risk | Science for Healthy and Productive Aquatic Ecosystems | In Progress | 2011-12 |
Small Craft Harbours Divestiture Non-Core Harbour Program | Small Craft Harbours | Deferred | 2012-13 |
Aboriginal Inland Habitat Program | Habitat Management | In Progress | 2011-12 |
Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (Interdepartmental-Environment Canada) | Habitat Management | In Progress | 2011-12 |
Evaluation of the Programs and Activities in support of the Species at Risk Act (Interdepartmental – Environment Canada) | Species at Risk Management | In Progress | 2011-12 |
Canada's Submission to the Commission on the limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS) under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the sea (UNCLOS) (Interdepartmental –DFAIT) | Science for Safe and Accessible Waterways | In Progress | 2011-12 |
Regulatory Improvement for Major Resource Projects (Interdepartmental –NRCan) | Habitat Management | In Progress | 2011-12 |
Government of Canada Investment in the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (Interdepartmental – Heritage Canada) | Habitat Management | In Progress | 2011-12 |
Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games – Game Security and Public Safety (Interdepartmental –RCMP) | Canadian Coast Guard | In Progress | 2011-12 |
Genomics Research and Development Initiative (Interdepartmental – National Research Council) | Science for Sustainable Fisheries & Aquaculture | In Progress | 2011-12 |
Integrated Oceans Management and Health of the Oceans (latter interdepartmental – Fisheries & Oceans Canada) | Oceans Management | In Progress | 2011-12 |
Completed evaluations are available at http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/ae-ve/evaluations-eng.htm.
[1] Name changed to Audit of Fleet Asset Management.
[2] Name changed to Audit of the Aquaculture Innovation and Market Access Program.