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Section III – Supplementary Information

Table 1: Portfolio Links to the Government of Canada Outcome Areas

($ millions)	Planned Spending
	2008-09	2009-10	2010-11	Alignment to Government of Canada Outcome Areas
Strategic Outcome #1: Eligible Veterans and other clients achieve their optimum level of well-being through programs and services that support their care, treatment, independence, and re-establishment.
Pensions, Awards, Allowances for Disability and Death, and Financial Support	2,166.6	2,098.4	2,048.2	Income Security and Employment for Canadians
Health Care and Re-establishment Benefits and Services	1,160.9	1,167.4	1,163.3	Healthy Canadians
Strategic Outcome #2: Canadians remember and demonstrate their recognition of all those who served in Canada's efforts during war, military conflict and peace.
Remembrance Programming	50.6	50.6	50.6	A Vibrant Canadian Culture and Heritage
Strategic Outcome #3: Fair and effective resolution of disability pension, disability award, and War Veterans Allowance appeals from Canada's war Veterans, eligible Canadian Forces Veterans and members, RCMP clients, qualified civilians and their families.
Veterans Review and Appeal Board redress process for disability pensions and awards	13.8	13.8	13.8	Income Security and Employment for Canadians
Strategic Outcome #4: Ombudsman recommendations advance Veterans Affairs fair and equitable treatment of eligible clients.
Office of the Veterans Ombudsman independent review and recommendations on individual complaints and systemic issues	5.8	5.8	5.8	Income Security and Employment for Canadians Healthy Canadians

Pensions, Awards, Allowances for Disability and Death, and Financial Support contributes to the Government of Canada's "Income Security and Employment for Canadians" outcome area.
Health Care and Re-establishment Benefits and Services contributes to the Government of Canada's "Healthy Canadians" outcome area.
Remembrance Programming contributes to the Government of Canada's "A Vibrant Canadian Culture and Heritage" outcome area.
Veterans Review and Appeal Board redress process for disability pensions and awards contributes to the Government of Canada's "Income Security and Employment for Canadians" outcome area.
Office of the Ombudsman contributes to the Government of Canada's "Income Security and Employment for Canadians" and "Healthy Canadians" outcome areas.

Table 2: Sustainable Development Strategy

Veterans Affairs remains committed to sustainable development. In our fourth Sustainable Development Strategy, the Portfolio is focussing on key areas identified by the federal government to reach sustainable development goals. These include federal governance, greenhouse gas emissions, green stewardship, quality of life, regulatory compliance, and waste and water management. These are areas where we can expect to make a difference.

One of the priorities of Veterans Affairs is to continue to reduce the use of paper which includes such strategies as default double-sided printing and reducing the number of printers and copiers.

Ste. Anne's Hospital continues to implement sustainable practices within the hospital by recycling glass, plastic and metal; its reduce, reuse and recycle paper usage program; its sustainable transportation program; and various environmental awareness activities.

By concentrating on a smaller amount of important sustainable development commitments than in the past, Veterans Affairs will remain focussed and realize success. The establishment of a comprehensive performance measurement management framework will allow us to effectively monitor progress and success.

SDS Departmental Goal
Federal Sustainable Development Goal including Greening Government Operations goals (if applicable)	Performance Measure	2008-09
1. Federal Governance: 100% of materiel managers and procurement personnel take green procurement training by 2010.
Clear and effective governance mechanisms to integrate sustainable development in decision-making.	Report annually on the percentage of materiel managers and procurement community trained.	30%
2. Federal Governance: Quantity of green products purchased is increased by 15% by 2009.
Clear and effective governance mechanisms to integrate sustainable development in decision-making.	Report annually on the dollar value spent; and number of contracts issued against this procurement target. Identify associated environmental outcomes.	10%
3. Federal Governance: Conduct an analysis of paper usage and implement strategies to reduce paper usage.
Clear and effective governance mechanisms to integrate sustainable development in decision-making.	Decrease in quantity of paper purchased.	10%
4. Federal Governance: Conduct an analysis of printer/photocopier inventory and implement strategies to pool resources and explore use of multi-functional equipment.
Clear and effective governance mechanisms to integrate sustainable development in decision-making.	Report annually on reduced number of non-duplex printers and photocopiers.	10%
5. Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Reduce by 15% from 2002-2003 levels, greenhouse gas emissions per vehicle kilometre from Veterans Affairs' fleet by 2010.
Emissions are reduced.	Annual average GHG emissions per vehicle kilometre.	10%
6. Greenhouse Gas Emissions: All gasoline purchased for federal road vehicles will be ethanol-blended, where available.
Emissions are reduced.	Percentage of litres of gasoline purchased for federal road vehicles that is ethanol-blended.	5%
7. Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Conduct an analysis of vehicle (fleet, personal, rental) usage by staff and implement strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Emissions are reduced.	Analysis has been conducted and next steps have been identified.	N/A
8. Greenhouse Gas Emissions: In support of the overall Federal House In Order target of 31%, reduce GHG emissions by 2010 at Ste. Anne's
Emissions are reduced.	Report annually the percent reduction in GHG emissions at Ste. Anne's Hospital.	25% (22.35g/dd/m2)
9. Green Stewardship: Raise awareness on sustainable development issues and solutions through communication to all staff.
Staff are aware of the importance of sustainable development.	Number of communications delivered to staff.	36
10. Quality of Life: A high percentage of all Client Service Teams to have undergone certification through Veterans Affairs Canada's National Certification Program by 2010.
Service delivery is aligned with departmental principles and practices that promote integrated, consistent, exemplary and client-centred service to clients and their families.	Report annually on the percentage of Client Service Teams (CSTs) that have undergone certification.	33%
11. Quality of Life: Based on applied research evidence, implement continuing care strategies to improve supportive services for Veterans, seniors, and their families.
Informed decisions on continuing care policies with goal of improving supportive services to Veterans, seniors and their families, as well as contributing to national policy making on continuing care issues.	Report annually on decisions made as a result of continuing care studies.	N/A
12. Regulatory Compliance: Comply with applicable Federal environmental regulatory obligations at Ste. Anne's Hospital.
Compliance with federal standards which support a healthier ecosystem.	Increase compliance with environmental regulatory clauses.	100%
13. Waste Management: Increase amount of waste recycled by 15% at Ste. Anne's Hospital by 2009.
Waste is reduced.	Decrease in tons of waste produced.	10%
14. Water: Reduce water consumption per square foot by 5% by 2009 at Ste. Anne's Hospital.
Water efficiency and sustainable water use is improved.	Decrease in litres of water consumed.	3%

As a part of our commitment to sustainable development, and working with our partners at Public Works and Government Services Canada, Veterans Affairs will be the major tenant of the new Jean Canfield Building in Charlottetown. This building is one of the most environmentally friendly government buildings ever constructed. It is a showcase for environmental technologies and includes features such as the use of natural light to moderate indoor temperatures, the use of recycled rainwater to reduce water consumption, and a reflective roof to reduce the amount of heat the building absorbs from the atmosphere.

List of Electronic Tables

The following tables can be found on the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat Web site at: www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/rpp/2008-2009/info/info-eng.asp

Details of Transfer Payment Programs
Evaluations
Green Procurement
Internal Audits
Progress Toward the Portfolio's Regulatory Plan
Services Received Without Charge
Sources of Non-respendable Revenue
Summary of Capital Spending by Program Activity

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