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Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy

Strategic Outcome: Economically Prosperous Maritime Sectors and Fisheries

Program Activity: Aboriginal Strategies and Governance

Start Date: 1992

End Date: Ongoing

Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions: 2009-10

Description:

Launched in 1992, the Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy 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, Fisheries and Oceans Canada introduced a commercial access component to the Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy, the Allocation Transfer Program. The Allocation Transfer Program 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 Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy may include:

• A harvest allocation to the Aboriginal group for food, social, and ceremonial purposes;
• Terms and conditions pertaining to communal fishing licences;
• Enforcement provisions, including the training and engagement of Aboriginal Fisheries Guardians;
• Arrangements for the co-management and stewardship of fisheries resources and their supporting habitats, including the restoration and protection of species at risk;
• Co-management projects for the improvement of the management of fisheries generally, such as scientific research, stock assessment, fish enhancement and habitat management; and
• Communal commercial fishing arrangements including the transfer of vessels and gear as well as support for fisheries-related economic opportunities (e.g., demonstration fishery projects, aquaculture development, business planning support, etc.).

Where Agreements pertaining to the food, social, and ceremonial Fisheries cannot be concluded between Fisheries and Oceans Canada and an Aboriginal group, the Department will issue to the group a communal fishing licence that establishes the terms and conditions of its food, social, and ceremonial fishery.

The Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy is applicable where Fisheries and Oceans Canada manages the fishery and where a fisheries management regime has not already been established under a land claims settlement.

Expected Results:

• Increased integration of Aboriginal peoples in the commercial fishing industry.
• Increased participation of Aboriginal groups in fisheries co-management activities.
• Increased and more effective participation of Aboriginal groups in Fisheries and Oceans Canada/multi-stakeholder aquatic resource and oceans management structures and processes.
• More collaborative relations among Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Aboriginal groups and non-Aboriginal resource users.

Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: 2006-07

Decision following the Results of Last Evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: 2014-15

General Targeted Recipient Group: Aboriginal Group

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients:

• Voluntary retirement of commercial fishing licences and the issuance of communal licences to eligible Aboriginal groups
• Co-management activities

Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management

Strategic Outcome: Economically Prosperous Maritime Sectors and Fisheries

Program Activity: Aboriginal Strategies and Governance

Start Date: 2005-06

End Date: Ongoing

Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions: 2009–10

Description:

Launched in October 2004, the Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management 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 Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management may include:

• Establishing Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management collaborative management structures or bodies;
• Accessing skilled professional, administrative and technical expertise from within the Aboriginal community or other external sources but excluding public office holders;
• Participating in aquatic resource and oceans management planning – through development of resource and oceans management plans and coordination of community input into the development of plans;
• Developing or providing input into the development of models, structures and processes to guide the interactions of external bodies and agencies with the respective Aboriginal group;
• Planning and holding consultation sessions with member communities on Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management-related issues;
• Participating in various government technical committees and other multi-stakeholder fora;
• Developing, implementing and monitoring Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management capacity building strategies;
• Developing enforcement capacity including Aboriginal Fishery Officers and upgrading the skills of Aboriginal Guardians;
• Collaborating in scientific research efforts related to aquatic resource and oceans management;
• Participating in and providing input to various aquatic and oceans resource policy and management processes;
• Undertaking scientific research activities to support appropriate watershed/ecosystem-based management efforts, including the collection and gathering of Aboriginal Traditional Knowledge;
• Conducting community outreach, stewardship and awareness activities;
• Conducting liaison activities with other relevant/interested parties;
• Developing protocols on Aboriginal Traditional Knowledge – dealing with new and innovative approaches to collect, analyze and integrate this information into environmental and habitat assessments and management practices;
• Ongoing program planning, administration and reporting activities of the Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management Collaborative Management body; and
• Negotiations and implementation of related Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management agreements (and associated protocols) for which Fisheries and Oceans Canada is a signatory.

Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management is applicable in areas where Fisheries and Oceans Canada manages the fishery, and where land claim agreements addressing those matters covered under Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management 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 Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management 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 Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management Agreements (23 Collaborative Management and 11 Capacity Building) with Aboriginal organizations involving approximately 330 member communities. These agreements allow Aboriginal groups to:

• Work together in relation to a watershed or ecosystem;
• Build capacity in aquatic resource and oceans co-management areas including aquaculture;
• Establish aquatic resource and oceans management bodies – or "aggregate bodies";
• Obtain access to skilled personnel and related support which allows them to participate more effectively in decision-making and advisory processes;
• Obtain access to commercial fishery opportunities (including vessels and gear); and
• uild fisheries catch monitoring and enforcement capacity.

Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: 2008-09

Decision following the Results of Last Evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: 2014-15

General Targeted Recipient Group: Aboriginal Group

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients:

• Capacity Building
• Collaborative Management
• Economic Opportunities

Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative

Strategic Outcome: Economically Prosperous Maritime Sectors and Fisheries

Program Activity: Aboriginal Strategies and Governance

Start Date: 2007-08

End Date: 2011-12

Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions: 2008-09

Description:

The long-term goal of the Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative is to continue to create positive conditions towards concluding longer-term Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada-led arrangements for Mi'kmaq and Maliseet First Nations. The immediate goals are to assist Mi'kmaq and Maliseet First Nations to:

• Enhance capacity in governance and management of Mi'kmaq and Maliseet First Nations commercial fishing enterprises;
• Develop effective participation in sustainable, integrated commercial fisheries with a greater role in fisheries management; and
• Help diversify existing fishing enterprises to support the full realization of economic potential of existing fishing licences.

Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative has been developed to proceed along two separate paths of deployment. The first is through individual Mi'kmaq and Maliseet First Nations 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 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:

Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative has developed a Results-based Management and Accountability Framework/Risk-based Audit Framework which sets the performance measurement and risk management strategy to assist Fisheries and Oceans Canada management in the delivery of the program. The following results are expected for the participating Mi'kmaq and Maliseet First Nations:

• Sound (transparent and accountable) Commercial Fishing Enterprise governance structures;
• Sound business management processes for Commercial Fishing Enterprise management and operation;
• A Fisheries Coordinator mentored in areas of expertise required to meet the commercial fisheries business management needs of the community;
• Fishing skills acquired through at sea mentoring or in-class training;
• Fisheries Management System in place for interested, eligible Mi'kmaq and Maliseet First Nations;
• Greater involvement by Mi'kmaq and Maliseet First Nations in fisheries co-management; and
• Increased ability by Mi'kmaq and Maliseet First Nations to optimize existing access and achieve Commercial Fishing Enterprise profitability and sustainability.

Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: 2010-11

Decision following the Results of Last Evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: 2014-15

General Targeted Recipient Group: Mi'kmaq and Maliseet First Nations

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients:

• Governance Structure Enhancement
• Management Practice Enhancement
• Collaborative Management
• Business Development

Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative

Strategic Outcome: Economically Prosperous Maritime Sectors and Fisheries

Program Activity: Aboriginal Strategies and Governance

Start Date: July 2007

End Date: 2011-12

Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions: 2008-09

Description:

On July 16, 2007, the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans announced the Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative, 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.

Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative is a $175 million, five-year initiative, developed to support the implementation of much needed reforms which includes the following four distinct yet integrated elements:

• Increased First Nation participation in Integrated Commercial Fisheries, British Columbia-wide, in advance of treaties, through the voluntary relinquishment of Commercial Licenses and quota to support First Nations self-sufficiency through economic development, build a foundation for future treaties and bring First Nations more fully into integrated management processes;
• First Nation Capacity Building to support the development of First Nations commercial fisheries enterprises so that the commercial fishery access provided is effectively utilized and managed;
• Fisheries Accountability Measures to support enhanced fisheries monitoring, catch reporting, greater enforcement and enable the development of a traceability system all fishery participants are confident that integrated management plans are being respected and that the fisheries resource is being managed in a sustainable manner; and
• New Pacific Co-Management Models to establish new mechanisms for increasing the collaboration of resource users in commercial fisheries decision-making to facilitate joint problem-solving among interested groups and better achieve sustainable resource management approaches that meet conservation goals.

Expected Results:

• Increased participation and benefits for First Nations in integrated commercial fisheries and related areas in advance of treaty;
• Establishment of First Nation owned and operated Commercial Fisheries Enterprises operating with sound governance practices and structures;
• New models of co-management supporting strengthened cooperation and collaboration amongst users, particularly around salmon; and
• Higher standard of reporting and monitoring, and strengthened enforcement levels.

Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: 2010-11

Decision following the Results of Last Evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: 2014-15

General Targeted Recipient Group: Aboriginal Group

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients:

• Co-Management
• Enterprise Development
• Enhanced Accountability
• Program Implementation

Atlantic Lobster Sustainability Measures

Strategic Outcome: Economically Prosperous Maritime Sectors and Fisheries

Program Activity: Integrated Fisheries Resource Management

Start Date: September 2009

End Date: March 31, 2014

Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions: 2009-10

Description:

This is one of two programs to support restructuring of Canada's Atlantic Lobster Fishery. The Atlantic Lobster Sustainability Measures 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).

Atlantic Lobster Sustainability Measures 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:

• Elements of sustainability plans pertaining to the enhancement of Lobster Fishing Area organization governance structures are in place;
• Elements of sustainability plans pertaining to lobster conservation and stewardship are in place;
• Elements of sustainability plans pertaining to productivity enhancement are in place; and
• Elements of sustainability plans pertaining to restructuring and rationalization are in place.

Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: N/A

Decision following the Results of Last Evaluation: N/A

Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: 2014-15

General Targeted Recipient Group: Lobster Industry

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: Various announcements through Communications¹ and an iterative process by regions with industry to develop Funding Proposals and Sustainability Plans.

Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary

Strategic Outcome: Safe and Secure Waters

Program Activity: Search and Rescue Services

Start Date: April 1, 2008

End Date: Ongoing

Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions: 2007–08

Description:

To permit the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Associations to carry out authorized activities related to maritime Search and Rescue Operations, Search and Rescue Prevention and other safety related activities.

Expected Results:

As per the integrated Results-Based Management and Accountability Framework and the Risk-Based Audit Framework for Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary, the continuation of the Auxiliary program will directly result in:

• Reduced loss of life;
• Reduced loss and/or damage to property; and
• Reduced number and severity of Maritime Search and Rescue incidents.

The ultimate outcome is safe and secure Canadian waterways.

Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: 2006-07

Decision following the Results of Last Evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: 2011-12

General Targeted Recipient Group:

Non-profit:

• Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary National Inc.
• Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Pacific Inc.
• Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Central and Arctic Inc.
• Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Quebec Inc.
• Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Newfoundland and Labrador Inc.

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients:

• Search and Rescue (Search and Rescue Response; towing of disabled vessels; fire fighting to save lives; provision of humanitarian assistance)
• Training (participation in international Search and Rescue competitions and training activities; participation in training exercises; familiarization patrols)
• Administration (attendance at Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary meetings and meeting of other organizations; travel to Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary authorized activities; conference attendance; recruitment activities)
• Search and Rescue prevention (reporting of and transport of technicians to repair out of position; damaged and malfunctioning aids to navigation; Search and Rescue prevention activities such as presentations, staffing booths at boat shows, demonstrations of Search and Rescue equipment)

Small Craft Harbours Divestiture Class Grant Program

Strategic Outcome: Economically Prosperous Maritimes Sectors and Fisheries

Program Activity: Small Craft Harbours

Start Date: 2001-02

End Date: Ongoing

Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions: 2011–12

Description:

The objectives of the Small Craft Harbours Divestiture Class Grant Program are:

• To assist in achieving the Program Review decision to rationalize all recreational harbours, derelict and inactive fishing harbours;
• To continue to provide service to Canadians by disposing harbours to eligible recipients who wish to assume ownership of the harbour and keep it safe and accessible to the public for a minimum of five years;
• To provide payments to facilitate the disposal of Small Craft Harbours' recreational harbours and non-core (e.g. derelict/inactive/low activity) fishing harbours; and
• To achieve disposals at the lowest overall cost for the federal government.

Expected Results:

The expected results as outlined in the 2011 Terms and Conditions for the Small Craft Harbours Divestiture Class Grant Program are:

• Reduction in the number of recreational, derelict or inactive/less active fishing harbours owned and operated by Fisheries and Oceans Canada by providing funds directly to recipients rather than to effecting repairs prior to transfer;
• Small Craft Harbours will be able to focus its limited resources on a smaller, more efficient portfolio of fishing harbours (that is, those managed by the users in the form of harbour authorities) while the risk of lapsing money at year end is lowered given a reduced opportunity for recipients to change their minds; and
• Harbours are divested quicker using the grant program compared to Fisheries and Oceans Canada doing the repairs or removal.

Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: 2010-11

Decision following the Results of Last Evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: 2015-16

General Targeted Recipient Group:

• Provincial or municipal governments or agencies thereof
• Local non-profit organizations
• Local development associations
• First Nations and First Nations owned corporations (for profit and non-profit)

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients:

Harbour facilities divested via the Program are offered at nominal cost, in order of priority, to the province, municipality, local non-profit organization, First Nations and First Nations owned corporations (for profit and non profit), and an amalgamation of such interested parties. If one of these groups are interested in assuming ownership, the Divestiture Class Grant Program is discussed as a funding mechanism that may be utilized. In addition to discussions at meetings, potential recipients may find information on the program on the Small Craft Harbours website.

Strategies / Comments

1. Minimum level of environmental performance: LEED NC (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design new construction) Silver, Green Globes Design 3 Globes, or equivalent for new construction, build-to-lease, and major renovations.
2. The appropriate threshold (dollar value or floor area): Project must have a minimum cost of $3.5 million.
3. Applicable building types, structure use and associated minimum floor space:
   
   

   Building Type	Structure Use	Minimum Floor Space
   Laboratory	Laboratory	1000m2
   Office	Office	1000m2
   Multipurpose	Office	1000m2
   Marine Communications and Traffic Services	Marine Communications and Traffic Services, Operations	200m2
   Search and Rescue	Search and Rescue, Operations	200m2
   Operation (for Marine Communications and Traffic Services and Search and Rescue Stations only)	Operation, Control Centre	200m2

   
   
4. Additional criteria used to scope projects in Target 8.1: Building must have Full Time Equivalents (FTE) on site throughout the year, building must be accessible by road, must not be located in the remote areas of Northwest Territories, and must not be declared surplus to programs. Additionally, projects which are currently in the advanced stages of construction and not committed to LEED NC Silver, Green Globes Design 3 Globes, or equivalent are excluded.
5. Location of projects: The Canadian Coast Guard new office accommodation project at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia will be completed in fiscal year 2012-13.

Strategies / Comments

1. Minimum level of assessment: BOMA BESt (Building Owners and Managers Association Building Environmental Standards), Green Globes or equivalent.
2. The appropriate threshold: Buildings with a floor area of 1000m² or greater.
3. Applicable building types and structure use:
   
   

   Building Type	Structure Use
   Laboratory	Laboratory
   Office	Office
   Multipurpose	Office

   
   
4. Additional criteria used to scope projects in Target 8.2: Building must have Full Time Equivalents (FTE) on site throughout the year, buildings must be accessible by road, must not be located in the remote areas of Northwest Territories, must not be declared surplus to programs, and must have at least a building rating of 'fair' in the Directory of Federal Real Property (DFRP).

Strategies / Comments

1. Fisheries and Oceans Canada has a delegated authority for direct leasing or licensing of a real property asset or an office accommodation at an annual consideration of $30,000 under the Treasury Board Policy on Management of Real Property. Over and above this limit, Public Works and Government Services Canada is the common service agency. As a result, when these projects do occur, they are for short-term duration and are often temporary in nature. For this reason, assessing these projects for environmental performance does not make economic sense, nor would it represent value for Canadians. The Canadian Coast Guard may lease or license a piece of real property (non-office) directly from a third party for their program requirements (access road, compound, outdoor storage, cabins, etc.), however, the same transaction limits will apply as delegated to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans.
2. If, in the future, the delegation of authority for direct leasing is revised, Fisheries and Oceans Canada will adjust its Strategic Framework for Green Buildings accordingly and examine the specific variables and criteria that should be used for these types of projects.

Strategies / Comments

1. Fisheries and Oceans Canada space is comprised of leased space as well as custodial space. In facilities that are leased for Fisheries and Oceans Canada by Public Works and Government Services Canada, the Department does not have the authority to undertake fit-up and re-fit projects without engaging Public Works and Government Services Canada. Any fit-up and re-fit project that is required by the Department is managed and undertaken by Public Works and Government Services Canada as the lessee of the building, not by Fisheries and Oceans Canada as the tenant.
2. Fisheries and Oceans Canada only has the authority to undertake investment analysis of its custodial facilities which may include space reconfiguration and optimization. These projects are developed by regional offices and submitted via a Project Approval Document to the Department's Long Term Capital Management group for approval. If approved, these projects are completed as part of a major renovation project, not as a separate fit-up or re-fit project. As a result, for the purposes of this target and its associated reporting, these projects are captured under Federal Sustainable Development Strategy target 8.1.
3. If, in the future, the handling of fit-up and re-fit projects is revised, Fisheries and Oceans Canada will adjust its Strategic Framework for Green Buildings accordingly and examine the specific variables and criteria that should be used for these types of projects.

Strategies / Comments

1. Fisheries and Oceans Canada monitors and reports greenhouse gas emissions on 70% of owned floor space and the entire motor vehicle inventory. The quantification of emissions for the remainder of the floor space is impractical due to the effort involved in obtaining complete and accurate data. Fisheries and Oceans Canada owns many small structures located in remote areas, such as lighthouses, search and rescue stations and sites with seasonal operations.
2. Greenhouse gas emissions from Canadian Coast Guard vessels and aircraft are monitored and reported; however, these emissions are not part of the greenhouse gas reduction target for national safety and security reasons.
3. The greenhouse gas emissions in fiscal year 2005-06 (the baseline year) have been adjusted from 39.4 kilotonnes of CO₂ equivalent (as reported in the 2011-12 Report on Plans and Priorities) to 38.7 kilotonnes of CO₂ equivalent. This reflects a review of baseline data that was performed because the data were recognized as being deficient when the 2011-12 Report on Plans and Priorities was written.
4. The fiscal year 2011-12 greenhouse gas emissions target has been adjusted from 38.0 kilotonnes of CO₂ equivalent to 37.3 kilotonnes of CO₂ equivalent as a result of the adjustment to Fisheries and Oceans Canada's baseline year. The revised levels remain equivalent to a 3.5% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in fiscal year 2011-12.
5. Fisheries and Oceans Canada has developed an Implementation Plan which outlines how Fisheries and Oceans Canada can reduce its greenhouse gas emissions in order to achieve the target. Key components of Fisheries and Oceans Canada's Implementation Plan include:
   1. Stakeholder commitment: A commitment by target stakeholders to review and update the Implementation Plan on an annual basis to validate reductions achieved and identify opportunities for continued reductions.
   2. Shutdown of Loran-C transmitter sites: Loran-C is a terrestrial-based maritime navigational aid that was operated by the Department for many years. With the advent of satellite-based Global Positioning System (GPS), Loran-C technology has become redundant, and the service is being discontinued. Loran-C systems typically featured large transmitters that consumed a large amount of energy. In cases where the Loran-C transmitters were remote, the energy was provided by fossil fuels such as diesel generators. The elimination of this service will result in significant greenhouse gas emissions reductions from Fisheries and Oceans Canada's buildings portfolio.
   3. Vehicle fleet review: A vehicle fleet review is being undertaken which will identify opportunities for greenhouse gas reductions from vehicle fleet in the coming years.

Strategies / Comments

1. Definition and number of locations within department: Fisheries and Oceans Canada defines locations as regions and will be reporting on this target by region. There are seven locations for the purposes of this target. By March 31, 2012, Fisheries and Oceans Canada will develop an implementation plan for the disposal of all departmentally-generated electronic and electrical equipment. Plan will be rolled out in fiscal year 2012-13.
2. Fisheries and Oceans Canada will use provincial disposal services where available or Public Works and Government Services Canada Standing Offers where provincial services are not available.
3. Currently, Fisheries and Oceans Canada uses provincial services in five provinces and Public Works and Government Services Canada in four provinces.

Strategies / Comments

1. The Departmental action plan is being presented to Information Management/Information Technology governance in fourth quarter of fiscal year 2011-12 for eventual approval. It states proposed roles and responsibilities, and collective targets. For instance:
   • Employee — reviews and understands "Green Information Technology Print Guideline"
   • Responsibility Centre Manager — requests removal of unneeded output devices to Information Technology service desk and follows guidelines before approving new printer requests
   • Regional Directors General, Assistant Deputy Ministers, Canadian Coast Guard Assistant Commissioners — are accountable for print device counts in respective regions and sectors. They are thus responsible for printer reductions to reach target ratios. For printer exclusions, evidence of the operational nature of their equipment must be provided upon request. It is expected that a proactive approach and leading by example will be needed to ensure local success. It is also recommended that a mandatory inclusion be added to their performance accords for this responsibility.
   • Information Management and Technology Services division headed by the Chief Information Officer — performs monitoring and reporting of installed printers detectable by network software, monitors procurement, provides leadership and leads reporting and communications on this initiative. It establishes printer standards and coordinates device disposal. Since Information Management and Technology Services does not own print devices or their associated costs, the responsibility for eventual target reductions rests with Regional Directors General, Assistant Deputy Ministers, Canadian Coast Guard Assistant Commissioners.
2. Scope of this target: Fisheries and Oceans Canada has defined printing units as: desktop printers, networked printers, and multifunctional devices. It does not include faxes, photocopiers and label makers. Faxes, photocopiers and scanners are being replaced by multi-functional devices with equivalent features. Small USB label makers are excluded.
3. Scope exclusions:
   • Printers dedicated to specialized printing for specific laboratory and/or field equipment;
   • Printers onboard Canadian Coast Guard and Fisheries and Oceans Canada vessels;
   • Printers identified for applications specific tasks such as issuing of fishing licences or identified for Duty to Accommodate;
   • Printers dedicated to printing Classified documents; and
   • Additional exclusions may be added, if warranted.
4. Tracking methodologies for printing units: Fisheries and Oceans Canada will use the data from its internal tracking system to determine network connected print devices. All newly purchased and replaced network print devices will be captured in Fisheries and Oceans Canada's asset management system to determine the ratio of its new print devices to employees.
5. Definition of an "office employee": it has been determined that the most appropriate methodology to use for the purpose of this exercise is to refer to the number of Full Time Equivalents as stated in the Reports on Plans and Priorities for the Department. This best reflects the variances in employee numbers and can be consistently tracked as a baseline. It is also validated against the Treasury Board Secretariat Population Affiliation Report numbers.
6. On April 1, 2010, the ratio of employees to printers was approximately 2.5 to 1 or 11,025 employees to 4,651 printers.
   Note, the number of print devices counted (i.e. 4,651) may include eventual exclusions as operational requirements are discovered. The number of Full Time Equivalents as stated in the 2010–11 Report on Plans and Priorities was 11,025. The number of Full Time Equivalents as stated in the 2011–12 Report on Plans and Priorities is 11,163.
7. Fisheries and Oceans Canada will continue to use its Green Information Technology Print Guideline document to review new and replacement requests for print devices.
8. Fisheries and Oceans Canada will strengthen and communicate acquisition guidelines for print devices.
9. As a result of this action plan, it is expected that a reduction of printers from 4,651 by 3,000 devices will:
   • Result in a decrease in departmental e-waste and a reduction of operating expenses;
   • Reduce average spend on office equipment per office employee; and
   • Reduce printing of paper and perhaps improve the chance of meeting Federal Sustainability Development Strategy Greening Government Operations target 8.9 "Green Meetings Target".

Strategies / Comments

1. Scope of target: Final numbers for paper will be received after year end; Full Time Equivalent baseline will be based on Fisheries and Oceans Canada's 2010–11 Report on Plans and Priorities reported Full Time Equivalent count of 11,025.
2. Methodology used to determine paper consumption: Fisheries and Oceans Canada put in place a line object in its ABACUS Financial system to track the purchases of paper, starting April 1, 2010.
3. Methodology used to determine the number of office employees: Fisheries and Oceans Canada will use the number of Full Time Equivalents as reported in the Department's Reports on Plans and Priorities and Departmental Performance Reports.
4. Number of employees subject to the target: 11,025.
5. The Department will develop a policy on the procurement of paper to include the reduction of paper use.
6. This target is closely tied to the Federal Sustainability Development Strategy Greening Government Operations target 8.7 "Achieving the Printing Unit Reduction". With the use of features such as double sided printing and the increased use of multifunctional printing devices and the reduction of printers in workspaces, paper consumption will be reduced.
7. Fisheries and Oceans Canada will continue to roll out its EKME file/records management system, in order to encourage employee to save records electronically.
8. A communication plan and strategy was developed in 2011 that included communiqués and fact sheets. The plan will sensitize employee on the importance of reducing paper consumption.

Strategies / Comments

1. Adoption of the green meeting guide will include approval from senior management, dissemination to employees, and publishing on Fisheries and Oceans Canada internal webpage.

1. By March 31, 2012, 95% of copy paper purchases will contain a minimum of 30% recycled content and have forest management certification, EcoLogo^M or equivalent certification.
2. By March 31, 2013, 10% of copy paper purchases will contain a minimum of 50% recycled content and have forest management certification, EcoLogo^M or equivalent certification.

Strategies / Comments

1. Fisheries and Oceans Canada has ensured that this target meets SMART criteria requirements, including: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-Bound.
2. Target is restricted to paper used in office machines, i.e.: photocopiers/printer. Exclusions include paper used by the Canadian Hydrographic Services for printing maps and paper supplies used with laboratory equipment, chart plotters and any other specified equipment.
3. Fisheries and Oceans Canada has assigned a line object in its ABACUS financial system, to be used to track/monitor the purchase of paper used for printing and photocopying.
4. Isolated locations where local suppliers cannot provide recycled paper at or above 30% will be exempted.
5. Fisheries and Oceans Canada has adjusted this target to permit regions time to setup new contracts to purchase the required paper supplies in advance of the target year. Since Fisheries and Oceans Canada has adjusted the timeframe of this target, the performance measure identified in the 2011–12 Report on Plans and Priorities has been removed as it is no longer valid.
6. In fiscal year 2011–12, 60% of paper purchased containing a minimum of 30% recycled content or better.

Strategies / Comments

1. Fisheries and Oceans Canada will use information from its on-going office computer lifecycle program to determine the number of desktops replaced annually.
2. For planning purposes, Fisheries and Oceans Canada will use data from Axios Assyst Assets System validated with data from other asset tracking tools to determine the overall number of office computers.
3. As an action plan, it is expected that a five year replacement period will:
   • Result in a decrease in departmental e-waste and a reduction of operating expenses, and
   • Reduce average expenditure on office computers per office employee.
4. An office computer is defined as an office desktop or a laptop. Exclusions include computers that must be compatible with laboratory and/or field equipment, or the computers on board Canadian Coast Guard and Fisheries and Oceans Canada vessels. It also excludes other office computing devices such as tablets.
5. Beginning in fiscal year 2011–12, Information Management & Technology Services put into effect a change to extend the lifecycle of desktops by half of a year.

Strategies / Comments

1. Fisheries and Oceans Canada has ensured that this target meets SMART criteria requirements, including: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-Bound.
2. In fiscal year 2012–13, Fisheries and Oceans Canada will identify a baseline year and final tracking methodologies for this target. Since Fisheries and Oceans Canada has adjusted the timeframe of this target, the progress against measure will be identified in the 2013–14 Report on Plans and Priorities once the fiscal year 2012–13 baseline has been established.
3. By March 31, 2012, Fisheries and Oceans Canada will incorporate into its departmental automated financial and procurement system a means for identifying "green" consolidated procurement instruments.
4. In fiscal year 2011–12, Fisheries and Oceans Canada will develop a communication strategy and tools and begin roll-out of the tools.
5. By March 31, 2013, 70% of procurement specialists who procure goods and services will have been informed on how to identify environmentally-preferable goods and/or services.

Strategies / Comments

1. Fisheries and Oceans Canada has ensured that this target meets SMART criteria requirements, including: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-Bound. Measurement of this target will be completed by a departmental call letter requesting the information from the Regional Managers.
2. By March 31, 2013, the training course on green procurement offered by the Canada School of Public Service, or any other federal government department, will be mandatory for all new acquisition cardholders (within 60 days of receiving the card). To be phased in starting fiscal year 2012–13 due to delays rolling out the new course by the Canada School of Public Service.
3. All procurement specialists (Purchasing and Supply (PG) classification) and materiel managers in Fisheries and Oceans Canada will complete the mandatory training required within one year of their start date in the procurement area.
4. Fisheries and Oceans Canada's Policy on Acquisition Cards will be amended to include mandatory training on Green Procurement.

Strategies / Comments

1. Update current instructions to managers for the preparation of yearly employee evaluations.
2. These instructions will include recommended environmental clauses and methodology for including / excluding managers and functional specialists from the requirement.
3. Fisheries and Oceans Canada will identify all managers and functional specialists engaged in procurement and materiel management for a baseline number in fiscal year 2012–13.
4. Fisheries and Oceans Canada will set up a reporting process to track the inclusions of environmental considerations in performance evaluations.
5. Fisheries and Oceans Canada has developed the environmental clauses and they will be incorporated into the 2011–12 performance evaluations in May 2012 for the next reporting period.

Strategies / Comments

1. Fisheries and Oceans Canada has ensured that this target meets SMART criteria requirements, including: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-Bound.
2. By March 31, 2013, Fisheries and Oceans Canada will update three of its procurement and materiel management policies, guidelines and/or standards to include mandatory green practices and purchasing.

Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels

Description

The Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels project will acquire nine Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels for the Canadian Coast Guard Fleet - five of the nine Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels 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 to enhance maritime security along the Great Lakes – St. Lawrence Seaway system.

Project Phase

The Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels Project is currently in the construction phase of project implementation.

Leading and Participating Departments and Agencies

Prime and Major Subcontractor(s)

Project Outcomes

The Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels 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 the Fisheries and Oceans Canada Program Activity Architecture.

Progress Report and Explanations of Variances

The procurement of nine Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels by 2014 is on track. In August 2009, the construction contract was awarded to Irving Shipbuilding Inc. Construction of the first vessel began in September 2010; the construction of three additional vessels started in 2011. The first two vessels are expected to be delivered in Summer and Fall 2012. A third vessel will be delivered in Winter 2013. The remaining vessels will be delivered by Fall 2014.

Industrial Benefits

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 Milestones

Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels

Description

The Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels project will acquire three Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels for the Canadian Coast Guard Fleet. The Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels will replace three 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.

Project Phase

The Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels Project has completed the design phase and is about to enter the construction phase of project implementation.

Leading and Participating Departments and Agencies

Prime and Major Subcontractor(s)

Project Outcomes

The Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels 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 Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Program Activity Architecture.

Progress Report and Explanations of Variances

This project was delayed in light of longer than expected timelines in implementing Canada’s National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy. Under the Strategy, Government and Vancouver Shipyards first negociated and signed, on February 14, 2012, an umbrella agreement on key aspects of their strategic sourcing relationship. Negotiations on specific vessel construction will now follow and inform related Treasury Board authorities to be sought. Two Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels are planned to be delivered by 2014 and one in 2015.

Industrial Benefits

Canadian industry will benefit from this project. Regional distribution will be determined at contract award.

Major Milestones

Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel

Description

The Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel 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 fulfill 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.

Project Phase

The Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel project has completed the design phase and is about to enter the construction phase of project implementation.

Leading and Participating Departments and Agencies

Prime and Major Subcontractor(s)

Project Outcomes

The Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel 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 the Fisheries and Oceans Canada Program Activity Architecture.

Progress Report and Explanations of Variances

This project was delayed in light of longer than expected timelines in implementing Canada’s National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy. Under the Strategy, Government and Vancouver Shipyards first negotiated and signed, on February 14, 2012, an umbrella agreement on key aspects of their strategic sourcing relationship. Negotiations on specific vessel construction will now follow and inform related Treasury Board authorities to be sought. The Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel is expected to be delivered in late 2014.

Industrial Benefits

Canadian industry will benefit from this project. Regional distribution will be determined at contract award.

Major Milestones

Polar Icebreaker Project

Description

The Government of Canada is procuring a Polar Icebreaker to be delivered in time for the decommissioning of the CCGS Louis S. St-Laurent. The new Polar Icebreaker will help strengthen Canada’s Arctic sovereignty. The vessel will be able to operate in the Arctic in more difficult weather conditions and for a longer period of time — three seasons instead of the current two seasons.

Project Phase

The Polar Icebreaker Project is currently in the detailed design stage of the definition phase.

Leading and Participating Departments and Agencies

Prime and Major Subcontractor(s)

Project Outcomes

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 Fisheries and Oceans Canada's Program Activity Architecture.

Progress Report and Explanations of Variances

The design contract for the Polar Icebreaker was awarded in November 2011. The construction contract is planned to be awarded in Spring 2014. Vessel construction is planned to start in 2014. The Polar Icebreaker remains on track for delivery in late 2017.

Industrial Benefits

Canadian industry will benefit from this project. Regional distribution will be determined at contract award.

Major Milestones

Air Cushion Vehicle

Description

The Government of Canada is procuring an Air Cushion Vehicle (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 the Canadian Coast Guard to continue to fulfill its mandate and maintain current levels of service.

Project Phase

The Air Cushion Vehicle is currently in the construction phase of project implementation.

Leading and Participating Departments and Agencies

Prime and Major Subcontractor(s)

Project Outcomes

The Air Cushion Vehicle 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 the Fisheries and Oceans Canada Program Activity Architecture. They also contribute to the Canadian Coast Guard Pacific Fleet Search and Rescue operational readiness.

Progress Report and Explanations of Variances

The Air Cushion Vehicle construction contract was awarded on March 15, 2011 after the contractor’s proposal and contract negotiations were completed. The Air Cushion Vehicle is expected to be delivered in Fall 2013.

Industrial Benefits

Not applicable, as craft is being built in England, United Kingdom.

Major Milestones

Pacific Salmon Foundation

Strategic Outcome: Economically Prosperous Maritime Sectors and Fisheries

Program Activity: Integrated Fisheries Resource Management

Start Date: September 1997

End Date: Ongoing

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

Atlantic Salmon Conservation Foundation

Strategic Outcome: Economically Prosperous Maritime Sectors and Fisheries

Program Activity: Integrated Fisheries Resource Management

Start Date: January 2007

End Date: Ongoing

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. The Atlantic Salmon Endowment Fund 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 Atlantic Salmon Endowment Fund funds.

Summary of Annual Plans of Recipient: http://www.ascf-fcsa.ca/

Link to Recipient's Website: http://www.ascf-fcsa.ca/