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2011-12
Report on Plans and Priorities



Environment Canada






Supplementary Information (Tables)






Table of Contents




Details of Transfer Payment Programs (TPP)



1. Strategic Outcome: Canada’s natural capital is conserved and restored for present and future generations

2. Program Activity: 1.1 Biodiversity – Wildlife and Habitat

3. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Habitat Stewardship Program for Species at Risk (HSP)

4. Start date: August 20, 2000

5. End date: Program is ongoing. March 2012 is the end date for a portion of HSP funding ($4 M)

6. Description: The purpose of the HSP is to contribute to the recovery of endangered, threatened, and other species of concern, and to prevent other species from becoming a conservation concern, by engaging Canadians in conservation actions to benefit wildlife. HSP fosters partnerships among organizations interested in the recovery of species at risk and provides funding for implementing activities that protect or conserve habitats for species at risk. It enables non-government organizations, landowners, the private sector, Aboriginal organizations, educational institutions, community groups, and other levels of government to plan, manage and complete projects that will achieve the Program goal.

7. Expected results:

  • Support habitat projects that benefit species at risk.
  • Enable Canadians to become actively and concretely involved in stewardship projects for species at risk that will result in tangible, measurable environmental benefits.
  • Improve understanding of the role stewardship has as a conservation tool.
  • Securing or protecting important habitat to protect species at risk and support their recovery.
  • Increased awareness and understanding among Canadians of the environmental impacts of their transportation choices.
  • Mitigating threats to species at risk caused by human activities.
($ millions)
  8. Forecast Spending
2010–2011
9. Planned Spending
2011–2012
10. Planned Spending
2012–2013
11. Planned Spending
2013–2014
12. Total grants $0 $0 $0 $0
Total contributions $12.4 $11.8 $7.8 $7.8
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
13. Total transfer payments $12.4 $11.8 $7.8 $7.8

14. Summary of the 3 Year Plan:

Refer to the following link for reference to the summary of 3 Year Plans as per Section 6.6.1 of the Policy on Transfer Payments: http://www.ec.gc.ca/default.asp?lang=En&n=AA625E07-1



1. Strategic Outcome: Canada's natural environment is conserved and restored for present and future generations

2. Program Activity: 1.1 Biodiversity – Wildlife and Habitat

3. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contributions in support of Biodiversity – Wildlife and Habitat

4. Start date: June 10, 2010

5. End date: Ongoing – Evaluation to be completed by March 31, 2015

6. Description: Contributions in support of Biodiversity – Wildlife and Habitat are proposed in order to encourage and support individuals and organizations engaged in activities to maintain or restore wildlife populations, in particular migratory birds and species at risk, to target levels.

7. Expected results: Projects funded under these terms and conditions will contribute, together with other departmental activities and the actions of others, to the following key expected results*:

Applicable to all Sub-Activities:
Expected result Performance indicator
a) Individuals and organizations are increasingly engaged in priority activities related to the conservation of wildlife, in particular migratory birds and species at risk. Total time invested by individuals in funded projects (person-years).
b) Increased Aboriginal participation in wildlife and habitat conservation. Number of Aboriginal organizations participating in funded projects related to migratory birds, species at risk or their habitats.
c) New knowledge and data produced by collaborating organizations contribute to the conservation of migratory birds, species at risk and their habitat. Proportion of species for which primary data to establish population status and trends are provided through funded projects.
d) Priority habitats for migratory birds and species at risk are conserved by partners through stewardship and protection. Land area conserved through funded projects.
e) Factors limiting priority species at risk and migratory bird populations are reduced by partners. Proportion of threats addressed through funded projects.
f) Increased collaboration within Canadian and international research and policy communities related to Environment Canada’s biodiversity priorities. Number of formal collaborations regarding transnational conservation issues undertaken or maintained as a direct result of funded projects.
g) Compliance with the requirements of the Agreement on International Humane Trapping Standards. Canada and Competent Authorities (Provinces and Territories) remain compliant to the requirements of the Agreement.

*The expected results listed above reflect current areas of focus where the numbers and scale of agreements are expected to be sufficient to enable measurement of the impact of the contributions. Should the areas of focus for projects under these terms and conditions change, additional expected results and indicators will be defined where warranted.

Projects having different expected results but which support the objectives of these terms and conditions may be undertaken. Evaluation and performance measurement of such projects, which tend to be unique and non-recurring, will focus on the specific expected results identified in individual funding agreements.

The results of the Program link to the Environment Canada Program Activity: Biodiversity – Wildlife and Habitat, which includes Program Sub-Activities: Biodiversity Policy and Priorities, Species at Risk, Migratory Birds and Wildlife Habitat Conservation, under the strategic outcome “Canada’s natural capital is conserved and restored for present and future generations” of the Program Activity Architecture.

($ millions)
  8. Forecast Spending
2010–2011
9. Planned Spending
2011–2012
10. Planned Spending
2012–2013
11. Planned Spending
2013–2014
12. Total grants $0 $0 $0 $0
Total contributions $11.756 $13.639 $15.289 $14.039
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
13. Total transfer payments $11.756 $13.639 $15.289 $14.039

a) Forecasted 2010–2011 expenditures are expected to change once the final list of deferred projects is finalized and approved by senior management (lists are expected to be approved in mid/late December).

b) The amounts shown in 2011–2012 and future years are subject to change pending decisions related to the allocation of the Strategic Review Reduction.

c) Amounts listed above do not include Assessed Contributions for the following Transfer Payment Programs:

  • $160K - Convention on Wetlands of Int'l Importance (Ramsar)
  • $175K - Convention on Int'l Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

14. Summary of the 3 Year Plan: http://www.ec.gc.ca/default.asp?lang=En&n=AA625E07-1



1. Strategic Outcome: Canada’s natural environment is conserved and restored for present and future generations.

2. Program Activity: 1.3 Sustainable Ecosystems

3. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contribution to EcoAction 2000 Community Funding Initiative (voted)

4. Start date: 1998

5. End date: In December 2009, the Minister of Environment approved the renewal of the Program’s terms and conditions with minor modifications, as per authorities granted under the new Transfer Payment Policy (2008).

6. Description: Provide financial support to non-profit organizations to undertake environmental projects that yield positive, measurable results and increase capacity to take action and environmental awareness at the community level.

7. Expected results:

Expected result Performance indicator
  • Support for and promotion of environmental improvements through funding to community groups undertaking action, outreach and capacity building activities that address the Government of Canada and Environment Canada priorities of climate change, nature, clean water and clean air.
Number of projects funded.
  • Leveraging of monetary and voluntary in-kind support for environmental activities that have measurable environmental benefits.
Ratio of federal government to total partner contributions.
  • Provide the tools Canadians need as individuals and members of communities to act on their knowledge and values in support of sustainable development.
Total annual number of individuals engaged in EcoAction-funded projects.
  • The successful completion of community-based projects that support action, capacity building and outreach on priority environmental issues at the local and regional levels.
Percentage of projects successfully completed.


($ millions)
  8. Forecast Spending
2010–2011
9. Planned Spending
2011–2012
10. Planned Spending
2012–2013
11. Planned Spending
2013–2014
12. Total grants        
Total contributions $4.5 $5.0 $5.0 $5.0
Total other types of transfer payments $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0
13. Total transfer payments $4.5 $5.0 $5.0 $5.0

14. Summary of the 3 Year Plan: http://www.ec.gc.ca/default.asp?lang=En&n=AA625E07-1



1. Strategic Outcome: Canada’s natural environment is conserved and restored for present and future generations

2. Program Activity: 1.3 Sustainable Ecosystems

3. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Freshwater Program

4. Start date: April 1, 2008

5. End date: March 31, 2017

6. Description: The objective of this class contribution is to enable the clean-up of contaminated sediment in targeted areas of concern in the Great Lakes, and advance clean-up efforts to restore Lake Winnipeg and Lake Simcoe.

Transfer payments made under the program will be in the form of contributions to a broad range of entities to support the remediation of contaminated sediment in Great Lakes Areas of Concern or rehabilitation measures that reduce nutrient loads to lakes Winnipeg and Simcoe and their tributaries. The entities include domestic or international non-profit organizations, provincial and municipal governments, regional conservation authorities, individual Canadians, businesses, post-secondary institutions, Indian bands, and Aboriginal organizations and associations.

7. Expected results: Contribution funding under the program will target the following results:

  • Implement contaminated sediment management plans in Areas of Concern in the Great Lakes (Detroit River, St. Marys River, Thunder Bay, St. Clair River, Niagara River, and the Bay of Quinte) to reduce the release and impact of contaminated sediments on the Great Lakes Basin Ecosystem;
  • Support stewardship projects that will reduce pollutants, particularly nutrients loads, in priority areas in the Lake Winnipeg Basin; and
  • Clean up Lake Simcoe by supporting projects to reduce excessive quantities of phosphorus and other nutrients in priority areas in the Lake Simcoe Basin and to make progress on the rehabilitation of priority habitat to restore the health of the aquatic ecosystem and coldwater fishery in Lake Simcoe.

Planned evaluations: A third-party program evaluation is being conducted for Lake Winnipeg and Lake Simcoe, and for the Great Lakes initiative, and will conclude in 2011.

($ millions)
  8. Forecast Spending
2010–2011
9. Planned Spending
2011–2012
10. Planned Spending
2012–2013
11. Planned Spending
2013–2014
12. Total grants $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0
Total contributions $8.1 $7.5 $1.8 $3.6
Total other types of transfer payments $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0
13. Total transfer payments $8.1 $7.5 $1.8 $3.6

14. Summary of the 3 Year Plan:

http://www.ec.gc.ca/default.asp?lang=En&n=390AF41B-1 (from 2010–2011 RPP input, update if required)



1. Strategic Outcome: Canada's natural environment is conserved and restored for present and future generations

2. Program Activity: 1.3 Sustainable Ecosystems

3. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contributions in support of Sustainable Ecosystems

4. Start date: June 10, 2010

5. End date: Ongoing – Evaluation to be completed by March 31, 2015

6. Description: Contributions under the Sustainable Ecosystems Program Activity are proposed in order to encourage and support individuals and organizations engaged in activities to manage ecosystem resources in a manner consistent with ecosystem sustainability.

7. Expected results: The purpose and overall objective of contributions made under these terms and conditions is to enhance or maintain the sustainability of ecosystems in Canada, through collaboration with other levels of government (provinces, territories as well as regional, municipal and local government), Aboriginal peoples and other stakeholders (such as non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, industry, businesses). Sustainable Ecosystems Program contributions will support the following key results*:

Applicable to the Ecosystems Initiatives Sub-Activity:
Expected result Performance indicator
  • Engagement of governments, citizens and stakeholders in the development and implementation of ecosystem-based management plans as well as in ecosystem governance processes.
  • Percentage of planning units that have a functioning multi-stakeholder governance structure
  • Percentage of planning units with a functioning multi-stakeholder governance structure where the governance structure includes all interests relevant to the identified environmental issues
  • Percentage of planning units that have an ecosystem-based management plan that has been approved by the relevant multi-stakeholder governance structure
  • Percentage of total costs of Ecosystem Initiative multi-stakeholder governance structures that is contributed by Environment Canada.
  • Implementation of environmental remediation, protection and conservation projects required to meet the goals and objectives identified in ecosystem-based management plans or to achieve ecosystem objectives.
  • Percentage of environmental issues identified in approved ecosystem-based management plans or by ecosystem governance processes that are addressed by funded projects
  • Percentage of total estimated costs of all management actions identified in approved ecosystem-based management plans represented by funded projects
  • Percentage of actions identified in approved ecosystem-based management plans or ecosystem governance processes that have been completed
  • Percentage of the total value of funded projects contributed by Environment Canada.
  • Participation of individuals and organizations in activities contributing to the achievement of goals and objectives identified in ecosystem-based management plans or to achieve ecosystem objectives.
  • Number of individual participants in projects or activities undertaken in support of approved ecosystem-based management plans or under the auspices of an ecosystem-based multi-stakeholder governance structure
  • Number of organizational participants in projects or activities undertaken in support of approved ecosystem-based management plans or under the auspices of an ecosystem-based multi-stakeholder governance structure.

Applicable to all Sub-Activities:
Expected result Performance indicator
  • New knowledge and data produced by collaborating organizations contribute to the management and sustainability of Canadian ecosystems.
  • Percentage of research priorities (by program) implemented in whole or in part by funded projects.

*For each of the results set out, the following are the key performance measurements and indicators that will be used to monitor and report on the efficacy of the activities and the progress of the various projects undertaken. Further details, including data sources, frequency of measurement and linkages to Program logic models are described in its Performance Measurement Strategy. Data for each of the indicators will be tracked at the level of individual planning units and may be aggregated to enable reporting at Sub-Activity or Program levels.

The Program Activity “Sustainable Ecosystems” supports the Strategic Outcome “Canada’s natural environment is conserved and restored for present and future generations.”

($ millions)
  8. Forecast Spending
2010–2011
9. Planned Spending
2011–2012
10. Planned Spending
2012–2013
11. Planned Spending
2013–2014
12. Total grants $0 $0 $0 $0
Total contributions $7.1** $8.106*** $8.076 $8.076
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
13. Total transfer payments $7.1 $8.106 $8.076 $8.076

1 All amounts in this table represent the amounts transferred to SDTC’s NGBF by Environment Canada. An equivalent amount is transferred by Natural Resources Canada.
2 Please also see the Up-Front Multi-Year Funding for SDTC table.
3 $37.5 million was reprofiled from 2010–2011 to 2012–2013.

14. Link to 3-year Transfer Payment Program Plan: http://www.ec.gc.ca/default.asp?Lang=En&n=AA625E07-1



1. Strategic Outcome: Threats to Canadians and their environment from pollution are minimized.

2. Program Activity: Climate Change and Clean Air

3. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Grant to Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) for the NextGen Biofuels Fund (NGBF). Payments are both statutory and voted.

4. Start date: April 2007

5. End date: September 30, 2027 (the last appropriation by Parliament will be in fiscal year 2014–2015, with the last disbursement by SDTC by March 31, 2017)

6. Description: The $500 million NextGen Biofuels Fund supports the establishment of
first-of-kind large demonstration-scale facilities for the production of next-generation renewable fuels. It is one of two funds operated by SDTC. As sponsoring departments for the federal government, Environment Canada and Natural Resources Canada provide oversight for the operations of SDTC to ensure it complies with the two funding agreements and the founding legislation. Under the NGBF, the SDTC provides grants with conditional repayment terms to eligible recipients for the establishment of first-of-kind large demonstration-scale facilities producing next-generation renewable fuels. These facilities must involve both non-conventional technologies and non-traditional feedstocks and be built in Canada, using representative Canadian feedstock. Selection is based on the technology's (rather than the plant's) potential for environmental and other socio-economic benefits.

While the spending listed below captures the funds transferred from Environment Canada to the foundation, the actual planned disbursements to NGBF projects in 2011–2012 are $28.5 million. Between 2012 and 2015, SDTC plans to disburse $200 million to NGBF projects, according to the 2011 Corporate Plan.

7. Expected results: This grant will demonstrate the technological and economic feasibility of large-scale biofuels production. Such production will provide improved environmental benefits, such as reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and will encourage the retention and growth of Canadian technology expertise and innovations capacity.

($ millions) by Environment Canada1
  8. Forecast Spending
2010–2011
9. Planned Spending
2011–2012
10. Planned Spending
2012–2013
11. Planned Spending
2013–2014
12. Total grants (NGBF)2 $03 $25.0 $62.53 $25.0
13. Total transfer payments $0 $25.0 $62.5 $25.0

1 All amounts in this table represent the amounts transferred to SDTC’s NGBF by Environment Canada. An equivalent amount is transferred by Natural Resources Canada.
2 Please also see the Up-Front Multi-Year Funding for SDTC table.
3 $37.5 million was reprofiled from 2010–2011 to 2012–2013.

14. Summary of the 3 Year Plan:

Refer to the following link for reference to the summary of 3 Year Plans as per Section 6.6.1 of the Policy on Transfer Payments: http://www.ec.gc.ca/default.asp?lang=En&n=AA625E07-1




Up-Front Multi-Year Funding




1. Strategic outcome: Canada's natural capital is conserved and restored for present and future generations

2. Program activity: 1.1 Biodiversity – Wildlife and Habitat

3. Name of recipient: Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC)

4. Start date: March 2007

5. End date: Until the total funding is expended

6. Description: The Nature Conservancy of Canada works to ensure the long-term protection of biodiversity by working with private landowners to secure ecologically significant lands that have been identified as priorities for conservation. The Conservancy acquires and preserves private land through one of 4 methods: land purchase, land donations, conservation easements or relinquishment of rights. The goal of the Program is to secure 200 000 ha of private land for conservation.


($ millions)
7. Total Funding 8. Prior Years’ Funding 9. Planned Funding
2011–2012
10. Planned Funding
2012–2013
11. Planned Funding
2013–2014
$225.0 $145.6

Excludes 2010–2011 funding pending approval
To be determined and requested by NCC if total remaining funding is not exhausted To be determined and requested by NCC if total remaining funding is not exhausted To be determined and requested by NCC if total remaining funding is not exhausted

12. Summary of annual plans of recipient: The Natural Area Conservation Plan (NACP) funding request process relies on the Environment Canada-approved annual NACP Work Plan, which is only generated after each annual NACP Annual Progress Report is submitted to Environment Canada for the previous year. The NACP Work Plan is dependant upon the projects approved by the NACP Program Committee for any given year—meaning that the planned funding for future years is unknown until the NCC determines a required amount and requests it in the NACP Work Plan for the specific year.

13. Link to recipient’s site: www.natureconservancy.ca



1. Strategic outcome: Canadians are equipped to make informed decisions on changing weather, water and climate conditions

2. Program activity: 2.1.3 Climate Information, Predictions and tools

3. Name of recipient: Canadian Foundation for Climate and Atmospheric Sciences (CFCAS)

4. Start date: February 2000

5. End date: March 2012

6. Description: To invest strategically in excellent university-based research in climate and atmospheric sciences to do the following:

  • provide relevant scientific information to support federal policy making;
  • generate better knowledge of climate change and its impacts on the natural environment;
  • provide results to help Canada respond to its international environmental commitments; and
  • ensure a supply of skilled human resources to meet future environmental challenges.

($ millions)
7. Total Funding 8. Prior Years’ Funding 9. Planned Funding
2011–2012
10. Planned Funding
2012–2013
11. Planned Funding
2013–2014


$110.0
$60.0 (2000)

$50.0 (2003)


0.0


0.0


0.0

12. Summary of annual plans of recipient: The Foundation has received no federal funding since the second cycle in 2003. If no additional funding is received, its support for research will cease in 2011–2012

15. Link recipient’s site: www.CFCAS.org



1. Strategic outcome: Canada’s natural environment is conserved and restored for present and future generations

2. Program activity: Sustainable Ecosystems: Education and Engagement (1.3.3.4)

3. Name of recipient: Clayoquot Biosphere Trust (CBT)

4. Start date: February 2000

5. End date: In perpetuity

6. Description: Creation of an endowment fund for the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust (CBT), which is the cornerstone of the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The CBT will use the income from the endowment fund to support local research, education and training in the Biosphere Reserve region.


($ millions)
7. Total Funding 8. Prior Years’ Funding 9. Planned Funding
2011–2012
10. Planned Funding
2012–2013
11. Planned Funding
2013–2014
$12.0 $12.0 (2000) $0 $0 $0

12. Summary of annual plans of recipient:

During 2011–2012, the CBT will focus on the following objectives and deliverables:

  • Build a regional network of food access and food security partners;
  • Develop a Biosphere Reserve-wide, youth-oriented project that addresses environmental, cultural, scientific and community health issues;
  • Implement a Board-led, multi-year strategy and fundraising campaign to support the establishment of a permanent Biosphere Centre;
  • Implement a $50,000 Call for Projects;
  • Complete a comprehensive environmental conservation/restoration or human health indicator project;
  • Maintain the CBT/Genus Scholarship Program and expand it to recognize a wider range of accredited, alternative educational options for graduating students in the region; and
  • Increase marketing and promotion of the Biosphere Reserve to raise its profile and secure additional individual and corporate donations for CBT priorities.

15. Link recipient’s site: www.clayoquotbiosphere.org



1. Strategic outcome: Threats to Canadians and their environment from pollution are minimized.

2. Program activity: Climate Change and Clean Air

3. Name of recipient: Green Municipal Fund (GMF)

4. Start date: February 2000

5. End date: In perpetuity

6. Description: The Green Municipal Fund (GMF) is a $550-million revolving fund administered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) that supports grants, loans and loan guarantees to encourage investment in environmental municipal projects. The Government of Canada endowed the FCM with the $550 million.

The priorities of the GMF are to have a positive impact on the health and the quality of life of Canadians by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving local air, water and soil quality and promoting renewable energy by supporting environmental studies and projects within the municipal sector. Eligible projects may include one or more of the following categories of activity: energy; water; waste; sustainable transportation; brownfields; and integrated community projects. There are $150 million to be used exclusively to support brownfield remediation and development.

The amount of GMF financing available to municipalities is directly related to the environmental benefits or innovation of the projects undertaken, with grant-loan combinations of up to 80% of eligible costs available for capital projects with exceptional environmental benefits.

The GMF was co-funded equally by Natural Resources Canada and Environment Canada, which both manage the fund at arms’ length, creating a strong partnership between the FCM and the Government of Canada. The FCM Board of Directors, formally designated as the decision-making body for the funds, is advised by a 15-member council with five federal appointees. The Council plays a key role, supported by the FCM Secretariat and the GMF Peer Review Committee.

Environment Canada peer reviewers provide the GMF and federal council members with expert advice on proposals. The GMF also maintains a secretariat, which provides support and advice to the GMF through its appointed representatives on the GMF Council and Peer Review Committee.


($ millions) by Environment Canada1
7. Total Funding 8. Prior Years’ Funding 9. Planned Funding
2011–2012
10. Planned Funding
2012–2013
11. Planned Funding
2013–2014
$275 $275 $0 $0 $0

1All amounts in this table represent the amounts transferred to the GMF by Environment Canada. An equivalent amount was transferred by Natural Resources Canada for a total of $550 million

12. Summary of annual plans of recipient: As reported in the Green Municipal Fund’s most recent annual statement of plans and objectives (ASPO) for 2010–2011, the expected results for fiscal year 2010–2011 include the following:

Grants for sustainable community plans, feasibility studies and field tests
The FCM is committed to disbursing $6 to $8 million every year in grants for sustainable community plans, feasibility studies and field tests under the funding agreement.

In fulfillment of this requirement, the FCM will make a minimum total of $6 million available for feasibility studies, field tests and sustainable community plans in 2010–2011.

Loans and grants for capital projects
The FCM offers a combination of grants and low-interest loans in support of capital projects. Grants are only offered in combination with loans. Under the funding agreement, the FCM must aim to commit $50 to $70 million per year in loans and $5 to $6 million in grants. The FCM must also aim to disburse $150 million in GMF loans for brownfield projects by March 31, 2012.

In fulfillment of these requirements, a minimum of $50 million in low-interest loans will be available for capital projects in 2010–2011. Of this amount, a minimum total of $20 million will be available for brownfield projects. A minimum total of $5 million will be available in grants for capital projects. This amount has been allocated in line with the funding levels targeted for loans.

Under the provisions of the funding agreement, brownfield projects are not eligible for grants.

Performance measures
To measure and demonstrate the qualitative, quantitative, short-term and long-term success of the GMF, the planned activities for 2010–2011 include the following:

  • Implement a results-based measurement and reporting framework that includes environmental, social and economic measures, and is based on the GMF logic model. The framework will also address linkages between GMF-funded initiatives and improvements in quality of life.
  • Develop a methodology for aggregating environmental benefits of completed projects over the life of each project. Streamline the environmental results audit process while maintaining compliance with the funding agreement.
  • Use study conversion research and analysis to determine the extent to which GMF-funded studies lead to subsequent projects.
  • Streamline cash flow management in order to achieve sufficient investment returns for the Fund. Further reduction in the backlog files will allow better cash flow management.
  • Implement the Credit Risk Policy and Procedures and integrate the policy into Operations and Business Development to decentralize risk management and align GMF with best practices in risk management. Together with the already implemented Minimum Lending Yield Policy, the Credit Risk Management Policy and Procedures and the Loan Pricing Policy and Procedures will complete the Credit Risk Management Framework and allow for more efficient use of capital at GMF.

Note: For more information on the plans and objectives of the Green Municipal Fund for fiscal year 2010 –2011, refer to the following website: http://gmf.fcm.ca/about_us/annual_reports/,
and click on ASPO 2010–2011, under GMF Annual Statement of Plans and Objectives (ASPO).

15. Link to recipient’s website: http://gmf.fcm.ca/.



1. Strategic outcome: Threats to Canadians and their environment from pollution are minimized.

2. Program activity: Climate Change and Clean Air

3. Name of recipient: Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)

4. Start date:
March 2001 – Sustainable Development Technology Fund (SD Tech Fund)
April 2007 – Next Generation Biofuels Fund (NGBF)

5. End date:
June 2015 – SD Tech Fund
September 2027 – NGBF

6. Description: Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) is a not-for-profit foundation created by the Government of Canada, with a series of federal grants that now total $1.05 billion. As sponsoring departments for the federal government, Environment Canada and Natural Resources Canada provide oversight for the operations of SDTC to ensure it complies with the two funding agreements and the founding legislation.

SDTC finances and supports the development and demonstration of clean technologies that provide solutions to issues related to climate change, clean air, water and soil quality, delivering economic, environmental and health benefits to Canadians. SDTC operates two funds aimed at the development and demonstration of innovative technological solutions:

  1. SD Tech Fund ($550 million) – To stimulate the development and demonstration of Canadian technologies aimed at climate change, clean air, clean water and clean soil; and
  2. Next-Gen Biofuels Fund (NGBF) ($500 million) – To establish first-of-kind large demonstration-scale facilities producing next-generation renewable fuels.
($ millions) by Environment Canada1
7. Total Funding 8. Prior Years’ Funding 9. Planned Funding
2011–2012
10. Planned Funding
2012–2013
11. Planned Funding
2013–2014
SD Tech Fund2 $275 $275 $04 $04 $04
NGBF3 $250 $33.2 $25.0 $62.5 $25.0
Total $525.0 $308.2 $25.0 $62.5 $25.0

1 All amounts in this table represent the amounts transferred to SDTC by Environment Canada. An equivalent amount is transferred by Natural Resources Canada.
2 All funds to the SD Tech Fund were paid out in prior years.
3 Please also see the Details of Transfer Payment Programs (TPP) for NGBF table.
4 SDTC is requesting recapitalization of the SD Tech Fund to start in FY 2010–2011.

12. Summary of annual plans of recipient:
SDTC publishes a corporate plan in November of each year describing plans for the current year and providing a forecast for the following year for both the SD Tech Fund and NGBF. It includes a disbursement plan, planned administration expenditures, objectives and proposed actions, an investment update, an operating strategy, and performance expectations. The SDTC annual report and a summary of the corporate plan are tabled in the House of Commons by the Minister of Natural Resources, usually in July or August.

1. SD Tech Fund
As of June 2010, SDTC’s SD Tech Fund had allocated $478 million to 195 projects, with a forecast to allocate the remaining $72 million by June 30, 2011. Further recapitalization in 2011 is assumed by SDTC. SDTC funds have been leveraged by an additional $1.2 billion in contributions from the private and public project partners for a total project value of $1.7 billion. SDTC has estimated that all projects funded from 2002 to December 2009 have the potential to reduce annual greenhouse gas emissions by 7 to 17 MT by the end of 2015.

Each year, the SD Tech Fund allocates funds to approved projects and then, over time, disburses those funds. Allocations and disbursements occur on separate timelines. Annual disbursements are projected to be $50 to $55 million in 2010, $60 million in 2011 and $80 million in 2012.

2. NextGen Biofuels Fund (NGBF)
The amount transferred to date from the Government of Canada to SDTC’s NGBF is $66.4 million (½ from EC and ½ from NRCan). From April 1, 2011, to March 31, 2012, SDTC plans to disburse $28.5 million to NGBF projects. Accordingly, SDTC has sufficient funds on hand for FY 2011–2012 and no new transfers are needed for that period. Between 2012 and 2015, SDTC plans to disburse $200 million to NGBF projects, according to the 2011 Corporate Plan.

13. Link to recipient’s website: www.sdtc.ca

Link to Environment Canada’s SDTC Web page: www.ec.gc.ca/scitech/default.asp?lang=En&n=7C0A752B-1




Erratum

Please note that since the tabling of the 2011-2012 RPP in June 2011, EC has established a departmental Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Target and identified anticipated annual reductions in departmental GHG emissions from 2005-2006 levels. To this end, revisions have been made to both the English and French versions of EC's 2011-2012 Greening Government Operations supplementary table.

Greening Government Operations (GGO)

Overview

The Greening Government Operations (GGO) supplementary table applies to departments and agencies bound by the Federal Sustainable Development Act, the Policy on Green Procurement, or the Policy Framework for Offsetting Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Major International Events.

Green Building Targets


As of April 1, 2012, and pursuant to departmental strategic frameworks, new construction and build-to-lease projects, and major renovation projects, will achieve an industry-recognized level of high environmental performance.1
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Number of completed new construction, build-to-lease and major renovation projects in the given fiscal year, as per the departmental strategic framework. (Optional in FY 2011–2012) Under development  
Number of completed new construction, build-to-lease and major renovation projects that have achieved an industry-recognized level of high environmental performance in the given fiscal year, as per the departmental strategic framework. (Optional in FY 2011–2012) Under development  
Existence of a strategic framework. (Optional in RPP 2011–2012) To be completed in 2011–2012  

Strategies / Comments

  1. In FY 2011–2012, EC will complete a strategic framework that outlines all considerations for this target as indicated in the mandatory implementation strategies for the Green Building targets in the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy.


As of April 1, 2012, and pursuant to departmental strategic frameworks, existing Crown buildings over 1000 m2 will be assessed for environmental performance using an industry-recognized assessment tool.2
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Number of buildings over 1000 m2, as per the departmental strategic framework. (Optional in FY 2011–2012) Under development  
Percentage of buildings over 1000 m2 that have been assessed using an industry-recognized assessment tool, as per the departmental strategic framework. (Optional in FY 2011–2012) Under development  
Existence of a strategic framework. (Optional in RPP 2011–2012) To be completed in 2011–2012  

Strategies / Comments

  1. In FY 2011–2012, EC will complete a strategic framework that outlines all considerations for this target as indicated in the mandatory implementation strategies for the Green Building targets in the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy


As of April 1, 2012, and pursuant to departmental strategic frameworks, new lease or lease renewal projects over 1000 m2, where the Crown is the major lessee, will be assessed for environmental performance using an industry-recognized assessment tool.3
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Number of completed lease and lease renewal projects over 1000 m2 in the given fiscal year, as per the departmental strategic framework. (Optional in FY 2011–2012) Under development  
Number of completed lease and lease renewal projects over 1000 m2 that were assessed using an industry-recognized assessment tool in the given fiscal year, as per the departmental strategic framework. (Optional in FY 2011–2012) Under development  
Existence of a strategic framework. (Optional in RPP 2011–2012) To be completed in 2011–2012  

Strategies / Comments

  1. In FY 2011–2012, EC will complete a strategic framework that outlines all considerations for this target as indicated in the mandatory implementation strategies for the Green Building targets in the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy.


As of April 1, 2012, and pursuant to departmental strategic frameworks, fit-up and refit projects will achieve an industry-recognized level of high environmental performance.4
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Number of completed fit-up and refit projects in the given fiscal year, as per the departmental strategic framework. (Optional in FY 2011–2012) Under development  
Number of completed fit-up and refit projects that have achieved an industry-recognized level of high environmental performance in the given fiscal year, as per the departmental strategic framework. (Optional in FY 2011–2012) Under development  
Existence of a strategic framework. (Optional in RPP 2011–2012) To be completed in 2011–2012  

Strategies / Comments

  1. In FY 2011–2012, EC will complete a strategic framework that outlines all considerations for this target as indicated in the mandatory implementation strategies for the Green Building targets in the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Target


The federal government will take action now to reduce levels of greenhouse gas emissions from its operations to match the national target of 17% below 2005 by 2020.
Performance Measure RPP* DPR
Target Status  
Departmental GHG reduction target: Percentage of absolute reduction in GHG emissions by fiscal year 2020–2021, relative to fiscal year 2005–2006. 17%  
Departmental GHG emissions in fiscal year 2005–2006, in kilotonnes of CO2 equivalent. 22.6  
Departmental GHG emissions in the given fiscal year, in kilotonnes of CO2 equivalent. FY 2011–2012 23.3  
FY 2012–2013 23.2  
FY 2013–2014 23.0  
FY 2014–2015 22.7  
FY 2015–2016 21.9  
FY 2016–2017 21.1  
FY 2017–2018 20.2  
FY 2018–2019 19.4  
FY 2019–2020 19.1  
FY 2020–2021 18.8  
Percent change in departmental GHG emissions from fiscal year 2005–2006 to the end of the given fiscal year. FY 2011–2012 +2.6%  
FY 2012–2013 +2.5%  
FY 2013–2014 +1.7%  
FY 2014–2015 +0.3%  
FY 2015–2016 -3.4%  
FY 2016–2017 -7.0%  
FY 2017–2018 -10.7%  
FY 2018–2019 -14.4%  
FY 2019–2020 -15.7%  
FY 2020–2021 -17.0%  

* Please note that since the tabling of the 2011-2012 RPP in June 2011, EC has established a departmental Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Target and identified anticipated annual reductions in departmental GHG emissions from 2005-2006 levels. To this end, revisions have been made to both the English and French versions of EC's 2011-2012 Greening Government Operations supplementary table.

Strategies / Comments

  1. Targeted GHG emissions sources include facilities and fleet.
  2. EC monitors and reports GHG emissions on 93% of owned floor space and the entire fleet inventory. The quantification of emissions for the remainder of the floor space is impracticable due to the effort involved in obtaining complete and accurate data. EC owns many small structures located in remote areas, such as National Wildlife Areas and upper air stations.
  3. Due to program growth since the baseline year, EC's emissions as of 2010-11 have increased for its facilities.
  4. EC's implementation plan to reduce GHG emissions includes: site-specific targets and actionable measures focused on specific categories (e.g. operations).

Surplus Electronic and Electrical Equipment Target


By March 31, 2014, each department will reuse or recycle all surplus electronic and electrical equipment (EEE) in an environmentally sound and secure manner.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Existence of an implementation plan for the disposal of all departmentally generated EEE. (Optional in RPP 2011–2012) Anticipated Completion by September 2012  
Total number of departmental locations with an EEE implementation plan fully implemented, expressed as a percentage of all locations, by the end of the given fiscal year. FY 2011–2012 33% (2/6)  
FY 2012–2013    
FY 2013–2014    

Strategies / Comments

  1. Definition of “location”: For the purpose of this RPP, departmental locations will be defined as regions.
  2. Number of locations: EC is located within 6 regions across Canada
  3. Implementation strategies: In FY 2011–2012, EC will develop an EEE implementation plan that outlines all considerations as required by the mandatory implementation strategies for this target in the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy.

Printing Unit Reduction Target


By March 31, 2013, each department will achieve an 8:1 average ratio of office employees to printing units. Departments will apply the target where building occupancy levels, security considerations, and space configuration allow.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Ratio of departmental office employees to printing units in fiscal year 2010–2011, where building occupancy levels, security considerations and space configuration allow. (Optional) Data not currently available  
Ratio of departmental office employees to printing units at the end of the given fiscal year, where building occupancy levels, security considerations and space configuration allow. FY 2011–2012 5:1  
FY 2012–2013    
FY 2013–2014    

Strategies / Comments

  1. Definition of Printing Units: For this target for 2011–2012, EC will define “printing units” as network printers and multi-functional devices. In upcoming years, EC will work to include other categories such as desktop printers, scanners, fax machines and or photocopiers as departmental inventories progress and improve.
  2. EC will include all departmental employees, instead of just office employees, and will track its calculation using annual data from a departmental human resource inventory. Printing units will be tracked using departmental inventory data.
  3. EC anticipates a number of accommodation moves that will allow implementation of printer rationalization and therefore a decrease in network printer.

Paper Consumption Target


By March 31, 2014, each department will reduce internal paper consumption per office employee by 20%. Each department will establish a baseline between 2005–2006 and 2011–2012, and applicable scope.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Number of sheets of internal office paper purchased or consumed per office employee in the baseline year selected, as per the departmental scope. (Optional in RPP 2011–2012) Data not available  
Cumulative reduction (or increase) in paper consumption, expressed as a percentage, relative to the baseline year selected. (Optional in RPP 2011–2012) FY 2011–2012 To be developed  
FY 2012–2013    
FY 2013–2014    

Strategies / Comments

  1. In FY 2011–2012, EC will determine a baseline year, baseline paper consumption quantities, tracking methodology, applicable scope and implementation strategies.
  2. EC has had a number of best practices in use for many years, including default duplex printing (i.e. installation of new printers are set on duplex as default) as well as printer rationalization, which contributes to less paper being consumed as less printers are employed and used. Other activities include the use of ECollab, an e-document management and collaboration tool that enables better collaboration, improved information management across the Department and offers significant improvement in how we create, store, organize, find and manage documents electronically.

Green Meetings Target


By March 31, 2012, each department will adopt a guide for greening meetings.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Presence of a green meeting guide. (Optional in RPP 2011–2012) Yes – Updated in August 2007  

Strategies / Comments

  1. EC developed the Green Meeting Guide and has encouraged its use in all types and levels of meetings since it was released. It is also applied to major events hosted by EC.
  2. Over 100 videoconferencing locations across Canada are accessible to EC employees to have virtual meetings or presentations with colleagues throughout the Department.

Green Procurement Targets

As of April 1, 2011, each department will establish at least 3 SMART green procurement targets to reduce environmental impacts.


By April 1, 2012, Environment Canada will utilize green consolidated procurement instruments for 95% of its standard office desktop computer purchases.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Number of standard office desktop computer units purchased using green procurement instruments that meet the target relative to the total number of all standard office desktop computer units purchased. To be completed in 2011–2012  
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year. 95%  

Strategies / Comments

  1. This target meets all criteria of a SMART target that is specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound.
  2. EC will buy its standard office desktop computer purchases from the PWGSC’s standing offer (SO) for IT equipment. The SO offers equipment that meets internationally recognized and multi-faceted environmental standards such as EPEAT Silver, as well as a number of environmental considerations that include levels of hazardous materials content, energy efficiency, design for end of life/disassembly, reduced packaging, supplier environmental performance and extended life of computer assets.


By March 31, 2014, Environment Canada will achieve a 90% reduction in bottled water purchases from 2007–2008 levels.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Departmental expenditures on bottled water purchased in 2007–2008. 149K  
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year. 50%
reduction
 

Strategies / Comments

  1. This target meets all criteria of a SMART target that is specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound. By March 31, 2011, a departmental policy on bottled water will be implemented to support the elimination of supplemental bottled water purchases where potable water is already being supplied through the building’s infrastructure.
  2. By March 31, 2011, a departmental Policy on Bottled Water will be implemented to support the elimination of supplemental bottled water purchases where potable water is already being supplied through the building’s infrastructure.
  3. Scope: This target is applicable throughout EC and applies to all buildings where employees occupy a full-time place of work.
  4. Exceptions to this target: Bottled water purchased for field work or in remote locations, scientific experimentation, emergencies, travel status as outlined in the National Joint Council Travel Directive and for hospitality as per the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat Hospitality Policy.


By March 31, 2014, 90% of copy paper purchases will contain a minimum of 30% recycled content and have a forest certification or EcoLogoM or equivalent certification.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Dollar value of paper purchases meeting the target relative to the total dollar value of all paper purchases in the given year of reporting. Data not available  
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year. 70% of purchases  

Strategies / Comments

  1. The data needed for this target will be complementary to data supplied from PWGSC for the paper consumption target.

As of April 1, 2011, each department will establish SMART targets for training, employee performance evaluations, and management processes and controls as they pertain to procurement decision making.


Training for select employees.

By March 31, 2014, 90% of designated materiel managers and procurement personnel will have taken a recognized training course on green procurement offered by the CSPS, or any other federal department.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Number of designated materiel managers and procurement personnel who have taken the course relative to the total of all designated materiel managers and procurement personnel who must take a recognized training course on green procurement offered by the CSPS, or any other federal department. To be developed by March 31, 2011  
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year. 50%  

Strategies / Comments

  1. This target meets all criteria of a SMART target that is specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound.
  2. By March 31, 2011, an internal assessment will be completed to determine the type of positions that should take the training, and then to determine the total number of employees impacted, minus those who have already taken the course to indicate the departmental target population (determining baseline information).


Employee performance evaluations for managers and functional heads of procurement and materiel management.

As of April 1, 2014, environmental considerations will be incorporated into 100% of all the performance evaluations of designated functional heads of procurement and materiel management.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Number of performance evaluations of designated functional heads of procurement and materiel management that incorporate environmental considerations, relative to the total number of performance evaluations of all designated functional heads of procurement and materiel management. To be developed by March 31, 2011  
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year. 50%  

Strategies / Comments

  1. By March 31, 2011, an internal assessment will be completed to determine the positions that should incorporate environmental considerations in performance evaluations, to then determine the total number of employees impacted, minus those employees who already have environmental considerations incorporated in their performance evaluations (determining baseline information).


Management processes and controls.

By March 31, 2014, a minimum of 4 designated management processes and controls, as they pertain to procurement, will have incorporated environmental considerations.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Number of management processes and controls that pertain to procurement that have environmental considerations. 3  
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year. 4  

Strategies / Comments

  1. Comment: This will always be a dynamic, variable number as year-round planning and departmental priorities vary from year to year. Increasingly, program areas or enabling services find it necessary to incorporate management frameworks to continually measure and monitor progress in the current results-oriented environment.
  2. Management processes and controls identified: IT Assets Management Policy; Integrated Investment Planning process; and Accommodations Investment Planning and Accommodations Framework.


Notes:

  • 1 This would be demonstrated by achieving LEED NC Silver, Green Globes Design 3 Globes, or equivalent.

  • 2 Assessment tools include: BOMA BESt, Green Globes or equivalent.

  • 3 Assessment tools include: BOMA BESt, an appropriately tailored BOMA International Green Lease Standard, or equivalent.

  • 4 This would be demonstrated by achieving LEED CI Silver, Green Globes Fit-Up 3 Globes, or equivalent.



Horizontal Initiatives


1. Name of Horizontal Initiative: The Canadian Group on Earth Observations is a collection of federal departments participating in the international Group on Earth Observations (GEO).

2. Name of lead department: Environment Canada (EC) (by virtue of the identification of the ADM of the Meteorological Service of Canada as the GEO Principal.)

3. Lead department program activity: Canadians are equipped to make informed decisions on changing weather, water and climate conditions.

4. Start date of the Horizontal Initiative: July 2003 (though there are no dedicated funds, this initiative is funded from the existing A-Base)

5. End date of the Horizontal Initiative: Ongoing

6. Total federal funding allocation (start to end date): provided through existing A-Base and in-kind contributions from federal departments.

7. Description of the Horizontal Initiative (including funding agreement): The GEO is seeking to implement the Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS) to allow free and open access to Earth observations for decision makers and policy makers in all countries. In doing so, users such as Environment Canada and Natural Resources Canada will be better able to better predict the future state of planet Earth and better warn citizens of the onset of hazardous conditions. See the GEO website for more details: http://www.earthobservations.org/

8. Shared outcomes:

  • Enhancing access to global Earth observation data and science to meet Canadian environmental and socio-economic monitoring requirements;
  • Maximizing the effectiveness of Canadian investments in Earth observation networks, both domestic and international; and
  • Improving evidence-based decision making in operational and policy domains based on coordinated, comprehensive and sustainable Earth observations.

9. Governance structures: Coordination is achieved through the DG-level Interdepartmental Co-ordinating Committee (ICC) and ad hoc working level committees.

10. Planning Highlights: The binational group for the Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) has been formed and registered as a GEO participating organization to improve monitoring and data sharing in the Great Lakes basin. Work continues to establish similar groups in the Prairies and the Rocky Mountains for better understanding of the water cycle and better predictions of drought, flood and water quality conditions. This is connected to Global Drought Monitoring Initiative efforts. The GEO Plenary and Ministerial Summit in Beijing from November 3 to 5, 2010, reaffirmed member countries’ commitment to the GEOSS. Furthermore, Canada reaffirmed that, in the coming years, it will actively contribute to global efforts in forest carbon tracking and in the Joint Experiment for Crop Assessment and Monitoring (JECAM), and that the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) will assume the chairmanship of the Committee on Earth Observations Satellites (CEOS) in 2012.

Canada also plays a key role in the GEO Monitoring and Evaluation Working Group with EC providing a co-chair and DND providing expertise to the group performing the second evaluation of GEO results, which will focus on the progress made in global data sharing. An interdepartmental working group co-chaired by EC and NRCan has been activated to explore the larger issue of data standard and sharing policies and principles.

11. Federal Partner:
12. Federal Partner Program Activity 13. Names of Programs for Federal Partners 14. Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) 15. Planned Spending for
2011–2012
1. Environment Canada Meteorological Service of Canada N/A In-kind contributions of $100K salary and $50K O&M from A‑Base
$38K G&C
2. Natural Resources Canada a. Earth Sciences Sector N/A In kind – to be determined
b. Canadian Forest Service N/A In kind – to be determined
c. Canadian Sensor for Remote Sensing N/A $30K G&C
3. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada a. Science and Technology N/A In kind – to be determined
b. Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration and Environment N/A In kind – to be determined
4. Canadian Space Agency a. Earth Observations N/A In kind – to be determined
5. Department of Fisheries and Oceans a. Science and Technology N/A In kind – to be determined
6. Health Canada a. Radiation N/A In kind – to be determined
7. Statistics Canada a. Agriculture N/A In kind – to be determined
8. Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade a. Environment N/A In kind – to be determined

16. Expected results by program: Participation in the GEO by Canadian departments is expected to have benefits in nine areas related to ecosystems, biodiversity, agriculture and forestry, energy production, human health, weather forecasting, climate forecasting, disaster risk reduction and water management. Coordinating open and full access to all available space-based and in-situ Earth observations related to these areas will increase the amount and quality of information available to decision makers and policy makers at all levels of government and in industry, resulting in better predictions, identification of issues and adaptation and mitigation strategies and overall better management of these areas.


Total Allocation For All Federal Partners (from Start to End Date) Total Planned Spending for All Federal Partners for 2011–2012
N/A $ to be determined

18. Contact information:
Danielle Lacasse
DG Business Policy Directorate
Meteorological Services Canada
Environment Canada



1. Name of Horizontal Initiative: Great Lakes Basin Ecosystem Initiative

2. Name of lead department: Environment Canada

3. Lead department program activity: 1.3 Sustainable Ecosystems

4. Start date of the Horizontal Initiative: April 1, 2010 (GLAPV resources)

5. End date of the Horizontal Initiative: June 25, 2012

  • The 2007–2010 Canada-Ontario Agreement (COA) respecting the Great Lakes Basin Ecosystem was extended for one year to March 31, 2011. A further extension of the COA to June 2012 is anticipated.
  • The Great Lakes Action Plan was renewed for a further five years, to March 31, 2015, after which funding will be ongoing (GLAPV). $8M per year is allocated for Areas of Concern to implement remedial actions to complete the clean-up and restoration in three key areas: fish and wildlife habitat rehabilitation and stewardship, contaminated sediment assessment and remediation, and innovative approaches to improve municipal wastewater effluent quality.

* Note: The Government of Canada is continuing negotiations with the Government of the United States to amend the Canada-U.S. Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. The implications of these negotiations for a new federal program are currently unknown.

Contact information:
Jennifer McKay
Manager, Great Lakes Environment Office
Environment Canada
416-739-5712




Upcoming internal audits and evaluations over the next three fiscal years

A. All upcoming internal audits over the next three fiscal years

Environment Canada is in the process of developing the Three-Year Risk-Based Audit Plan for 2011–2012 to 2013–2014 therefore, the projects included below may change.

1. Name of Internal Audit 2. Internal Audit Type 3. Status 4. Expected Completion Date
Risk Management Assurance In progress Sept. 2011
Life-cycle Management of Assets Assurance In progress July 2011
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Data Collection, Management and Reporting Assurance In progress 2011–2012
Transportation Sector Emissions (Vehicles and Engines) Assurance Planned 2011–2012
Peoplesoft Assurance Planned 2011–2012
Compliance Promotion and Enforcement Assurance Planned 2011–2012
Biodiversity Policy and Priorities Assurance Planned 2011–2012
Governance Framework/ Operational Planning and Reporting Assurance Planned 2011–2012
Grants and Contributions Processes Assurance Planned 2011–2012
Oracle Upgrade Assurance Planned 2012–2013
Protected Areas Management Assurance Planned 2012–2013
Change Control and Configuration Management – IM/IT Project Assurance Planned 2012–2013
Ecosystem Assessment and Approaches Assurance Planned 2012–2013
Greening Initiatives/ Sustainability Assurance Planned 2012–2013
Financial Audit (tbd) Assurance Planned 2012–2013

5. Electronic Link to Internal Audit Plan: http://www.ec.gc.ca/ae-ve/

B. All upcoming evaluations over the next three fiscal years

Environment Canada is in the process of developing the Five-Year Risk-Based Evaluation Plan for 2011–2012 to 2015–2016; therefore, the projects included below may change.

1. Name of Evaluation and Link to Report 2. Program Activity 3. Status 4. Expected Completion Date
Species at Risk Species at Risk (1.1.2) In progress Q1 2011–2012
Freshwater Initiatives (Action Plan on Clean Water –  Lake Simcoe, Lake Winnipeg, Great Lakes Sediment Remediation) Great Lakes (1.3.4.1);
Lake Simcoe (1.3.4.3);
Lake Winnipeg (1.3.4.4)
In progress Q2 2011–2012
Waste Reduction and Management Waste Reduction and
Management (3.1.2.1)
In progress Q2 2011–2012
Regulatory Improvements for Major Resource Projects (Natural Resources Canada lead) N/A In progress Q3 2011
Northwest Territories Protected Areas Strategy Protected Areas (1.1.4.3)
Planned 2011–2012
Biodiversity Policy and Priorities Biodiversity Policy and
Priorities (1.1.1)
Planned 2011–2012
Regulation of Renewable Fuels Content in Gasoline, Diesel and Home Heating Fuel Transportation Sector
Emissions (3.2.1.2)
Planned 2011–2012
Commission for Environmental Cooperation International Climate
Change and Clean Air
Partnerships (3.2.2.2)
Planned 2011–2012
Multilateral Fund of the Montreal Protocol International Climate
Change and Clean Air
Partnerships (3.2.2.2)
Planned 2011–2012
Policy on Green Procurement (Public Works and Government Services Canada lead) N/A Planned 2011–2012
Migratory Birds Migratory Birds (1.1.3) Planned 2012–2013
Inuit Impact and Benefits Agreement Protected Areas (1.1.4.3) Planned 2012–2013
Water Management Water Quality and Aquatic Ecosystems Health (1.2.1) Planned 2012–2013
Sustainability and Reporting Indicators Sustainability and Reporting Indicators (1.3.1) Planned 2012–2013
Ecosystem Assessment and Approaches Ecosystem Assessment and
Approaches (1.3.2)
Planned 2012–2013
Environmental Damages Fund Environmental Damages
Fund (1.3.3.2)
Planned 2012–2013
Community Ecosystem Partnerships Community Ecosystem
Partnerships (1.3.4.5)
Planned 2012–2013
Habitat Conservation Partnerships Habitat Conservation
Partnerships (1.1.4.1)
Planned 2013–2014
EcoAction Community Funding EcoAction Community
Funding (1.3.3.1)
Planned 2013–2014
Environmental Youth Employment (Human Resources and Skills Development Canada Lead) Environmental Youth
Employment (1.3.3.3)
Planned 2013–2014
Compliance Promotion and Enforcement – Wildlife Compliance Promotion and Enforcement - Wildlife (1.4) Planned 2013–2014
Contaminated Sites Contaminated Sites (3.1.4) Planned 2013–2014
Sustainable Development Technologies Sustainable Development
Technologies (3.2.3.1)
Planned 2013–2014
Compliance Promotion and Enforcement – Pollution Compliance Promotion and Enforcement – Pollution (3.3) Planned 2013–2014

5. Electronic link to evaluation plan: http://www.ec.gc.ca/ae-ve/



Sources of Respendable and Non-Respendable Revenue


A. Respendable Revenue
($ millions)
Program Activity Forecast
Revenue
2010–2011
Planned
Revenue
2011–2012
Planned
Revenue
2012–2013
Planned
Revenue
2013–2014
Biodiversity – Wildlife and Habitat
Realty 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2
Regulatory Services 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2
Scientific and Professional Services 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.1
Subtotal 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.5
Water Resources
Information Products 1.9 2.0 2.0 2.0
Realty 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
Scientific and Professional Services 14.0 14.3 14.0 14.0
Subtotal 15.9 16.3 16.0 16.0
 Sustainable Ecosystems
Realty 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3
Scientific and Professional Services 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
Subtotal 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4
 Weather and Environmental Services for Canadians
Information Products 1.5 0.8 0.8 0.8
Realty 0.9 1.1 0.9 0.9
Scientific and Professional Services 1.8 2.4 2.5 2.5
Services 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.0
Subtotal 4.2 4.5 4.2 4.2
Weather and Environmental Services for Targeted Users
Information Products 26.9 26.6 26.2 26.2
Miscellaneous 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
Scientific and Professional Services 13.2 12.8 12.3 12.1
Services 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2
Subtotal 40.4 39.6 38.8 38.6
 Susbstances and Waste Management
Regulatory Services 1.9 2.0 2.0 2.0
Scientific and Professional Services 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3
Reporting Services 0.5 0.1 0.1 0.1
Subtotal 2.7 2.3 2.3 2.3
 Climate Change and Clean Air
Scientific and Analytical Projects 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0
Scientific and Professional Services 1.3 1.0 1.0 1.0
Subtotal 1.5 1.0 1.0 1.0
Total Respendable Revenue 65.7 64.7 63.2 62.9

Totals may differ between and within tables due to rounding of figures.

B. Non-Respendable Revenue
($ millions)
Program Activity Forecast
Revenue
2010–2011
Planned
Revenue
2011–2012
Planned
Revenue
2012–2013
Planned
Revenue
2013–2014
Biodiversity – Wildlife and Habitat
Licences and Permits 4.1 4.0 4.1 4.2
Subtotal 4.1 4.0 4.1 4.2
Water Resources
Information Products 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3
Miscellaneous 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
Scientific and Professional Services 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
Subtotal 1.9  1.9 1.9 1.9
 Weather and Environmental Services for Canadians
Miscellaneous 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2
Realty 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.1
Scientific and Professional Services 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.2
Subtotal 0.4  0.4 0.4 0.4
 Weather and Environmental Services for Targeted Users
Information Products 1.7 1.8 1.8 1.8
Miscellaneous 1.5 1.5 1.4 1.4
Scientific and Professional Services 1.7 1.6 1.6 1.6
Subtotal 5.0  4.9 4.9 4.8
 Climate Change and Clean Air
Scientific and Professional Services 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
Subtotal 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
 
Total Non-respendable Revenue 11.4 11.3 11.3 11.4
Totals may differ between and within tables due to rounding of figures.
Total Respendable and Non-respendable Revenue 77.1 75.9 74.5 74.3



Summary of Capital Spending by Program Activity


($ millions)
Program Activity Forecast
Spending
2010–2011
Planned
Spending
2011–2012
Planned
Spending
2012–2013
Planned
Spending
2013–2014
Totals may differ between and within tables due to rounding of figures.
Canada's natural environment is conserved and restored for present and future generations
Biodiversity – Wildlife and Habitat 2.7 2.3 1.8 2.3
Water Resources 13.1 10.6 11.9 9.0
Sustainable Ecosystems 3.1 1.9 2.9 0.6
Compliance Promotion and Enforcement – Wildlife 0.6 0.2 0.1 1.0
Subtotal 19.5 15.0 16.7 12.9
Canadians are equipped to make informed decisions on changing weather, water and climate conditions
Weather and Environmental Service for Canadians 18.3 13.5 11.7 16.5
Weather and Environmental Services for Targeted Users 2.5 1.8 2.0 1.8
Subtotal 20.8 15.3 13.7 18.3
Threats to Canadians and their environment from pollution are minimized
Substances and Waste Management 2.3 1.2 0.7 2.1
Climate Change and Clean Air 11.7 8.9 8.8 5.4
Compliance Promotion and Enforcement – Pollution 1.1 0.2 0.3 1.0
Subtotal 15.1 10.3 9.8 8.5
Internal Services 1.7 1.1 1.1 1.5
Total 57.1 41.7 41.3 41.2

Environment Canada is a science-based department and a significant national science and technology (S&T) performer. Environment Canada’s (EC) mandate, under the Department of the Environment Act, covers the preservation and enhancement of the quality of the natural environment, renewable resources, meteorology, enforcement of the rules of the Canada–U.S. International Joint Commission, and the coordination of federal environmental policies and programs.

Being a science-based department, most of Environment Canada's capital assets are focused on research and other science activities that produce a "public good"—providing knowledge in support of policy development, developing new methods to improve service delivery, and providing technological solutions to meet the Department's mission. The Department operates several research institutes and laboratories, has a multitude of national wildlife areas, and thousands of air, climate and water monitoring stations in all regions of the country (many of which are operated in partnership with the provinces, Canada's universities, and international scientific agencies).

There are four broad categories of capital assets, including

  • real property, which includes specialized facilities and land holdings to conduct environmental science research, develop technologies and protect critical wildlife areas;
  • scientific and technical equipment to conduct laboratory analyses and monitor statuses and trends in the environment;
  • information management and technology infrastructure and equipment to support scientific equipment and facilitate communications; and
  • transportation, including fleet and off-road vehicles, to transport personnel and equipment to perform maintenance at remote monitoring sites, research stations, and to conduct scientific studies in the field.



User Fees


User Fees
1. Name of User Fee 2. Fee Type 3. Fee-setting Authority 4. Reason for Planned Introduction of or Amendment to Fee 5. Effective Date of Planned Change 6. Consultation and Review Process Planned
Disposal at Sea Permit Fee Regulations (site monitoring) R Financial Administration Act, s. 19.1 Revision of payment schedule to account for the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) change to possible length of permit from 1 to 5 years. 2011–2012 consultation expected to begin. Final changes dependant upon CEPA review timelines. Results of any review will be shared with the regulated community and input will be sought.
Disposal at Sea Permit Fee Regulations R CEPA, s. 135 Revision of payment schedule and amount of fee to account for CEPA change to possible length of permit from 1 to 5 years. 2011–2012 consultation expected to begin. Final changes dependant upon CEPA review timelines. Results of any review will be shared with the regulated community and input will be sought, as per requirements of the  User's Fee Act.
Wildlife Area Regulations
a) Schedule II:  AMOUNTS PAYABLE TO ENTER CAP TOURMENTE NATIONAL WILDLIFE AREA
R • Canada Wildlife Act
• Financial Administration Act
Increase entrance fees to cover costs. 2012–2013 In 2011–2012: Analysis of the tourism market in the area to validate the amount of the increase.
Wildlife Area Regulations
b) Schedule III - APPLICATION FEES PAYABLE FOR A HUNT
R • Canada Wildlife Act
• Financial Administration Act
Increase permit fees to cover costs. 2012–2013 In 2011–2012:
Survey to hunters:
•Perform analysis of comparative hunting package
•Inform regional tables, hunting/fishing association of our plans to augment prices.