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2008-09
Departmental Performance Report



Canadian Food Inspection Agency





Supplementary Information (Tables)





Table of Contents




3.2.1 Sources of Respendable and Non-Respendable Revenue


Respendable Revenue
($ millions)
Program
Activity		 Actual
2006-0737		 Actual
2007-0838		 2008-09
Main
Estimates		 Planned
Revenue		 Total
Authorities		 Actual
Food Safety and Nutrition Risks 32.6 32.6 32.1 32.1 32.1 30.0
Zoonotic Risks 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Animal Health Risks and Production Systems 2.1 2.2 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.2
Plant Health Risks and Production Systems 3.5 3.8 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.8
Biodiversity Protection 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.3
Integrated Regulatory Frameworks 0.0 0.0 3.9 3.9 3.9 0.0
Domestic and International Market Access 17.4 19.4 13.2 13.2 13.2 18.3
Total Respendable Revenue 56.0 58.4 55.0 55.0 55.0 54.6

 


Non-Respendable Revenue
($ millions)
Program
Activity		 Actual
2006-0737		 Actual
2007-0838		 2008-09
Main
Estimates		 Planned
Revenue		 Total
Authorities		 Actual
Food Safety and Nutrition Risks 0.4 0.5 N/A 1.1 N/A 0.8
Zoonotic Risks 0.0 0.0 N/A 0.0 N/A 0.0
Animal Health Risks and Production Systems 0.0 0.0 N/A 0.0 N/A 0.0
Plant Health Risks and Production Systems 0.0 0.0 N/A 0.0 N/A 0.0
Biodiversity Protection 0.0 0.0 N/A 0.0 N/A 0.0
Integrated Regulatory Frameworks 0.0 0.0 N/A 0.0 N/A 0.0
Domestic and International Market Access 0.0 0.0 N/A 0.0 N/A 0.0
Total Non-respendable Revenue 0.4 0.5 N/A 1.1 N/A 0.8


3.2.2 2008-09 User Fee Reporting - User Fees Act
($ thousands)
User Fee Fee Type40 Fee-setting Authority Date Last Modified 2008-09 Planning Years
Forecast
Revenue		 Actual
Revenue		 Full
Cost41		 Performance
Standard		 Performance
Results		 Fiscal
Year		 Forecast
Revenue		 Estimated
Full Cost42
Managing food safety risks R CFIA Act 1998 30,234 30,001 304,339     2009-10 29,883 353,309
2010-11 29,224 350,979
2011-12 29,224 345,985
Protecting consumers and the marketplace from unfair practices R CFIA Act 1998 3,643 3,615 20,470     2009-10 3,600 23,764
2010-11 3,521 23,607
2011-12 3,521 23,271
Certifying Exports R CFIA Act 1998 14,768 14,654 20,905     2009-10 14,596 24,269
2010-11 14,274 24,109
2011-12 14,274 23,766
Protecting Canada’s crops and forests R CFIA Act 1998 3,825 3,796 100,579     2009-10 3,781 116,763
2010-11 3,697 115,993
2011-12 3,697 114,343
Protecting Canada’s livestock R CFIA Act 1998 2,169 2,153 87,730     2009-10 2,144 101,847
2010-11 2,097 101,175
2011-12 2,097 99,735
Assessing agricultural products R CFIA Act 1998 352 350 14,101     2009-10 348 16,370
2010-11 340 16,262
2011-12 340 16,031
Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) O Access to Information Act 1992 8 8 367     2009-10 8 426
2010-11 8 423
2011-12 8 417
Sub-Total R CFIA Act   54,992 54,568 548,124   2009-10 54,352 636,322
2010-11 53,153 632,125
2011-12 53,153 623,131
Sub-Total O Access to Information Act   8 8 367   2009-10 8 426
2010-11 8 423
2011-12 8 417
Total R     55,000 54,576 548,491   2009-10 54,360 636,748
2010-11 53,161 632,548
2011-12 53,161 632,548

Other Information



3.2.3 Details on Project Spending ($ millions)


($ thousands)
Project Current Estimated
Total Cost		 Actual
2006-07		 Actual
2007-08		 2008-09
Main
Estimates		 Planned
Spending		 Actual
 Food Safety and Nutrition Risks
Laboratory Sample Tracking System - Phase 2 0.9 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.3
Import Control and Tracking System - Phase 2 1.4 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.2 0.1
Headquarters Complex, Ottawa, ON 2.4 0.5 0.3 1.0 1.0 0.7
Structural Building Reinforcement - Lethbridge, AB 1.3 0.2 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0
Mid-Life Retrofit - Saskatoon Laboratory, SK 1.8 0.1 0.3 0.5 0.5 0.1
 Zoonotic Risks
Laboratory Sample Tracking System - Phase 2 1.9 0.4 0.4 0.7 0.7 0.5
Structural Building Reinforcement - Lethbridge, AB 0.6 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0
Mid-Life Retrofit - Saskatoon Laboratory, SK 0.8 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.0
 Animal Health Risks and Production Systems
Laboratory Sample Tracking System - Phase 2 1.8 0.4 0.4 0.7 0.7 0.5
Import Control and Tracking System - Phase 2 3.2 0.0 0.0 0.4 0.4 0.2
Headquarters Complex, Ottawa, ON 2.4 0.5 0.3 1.0 1.0 0.7
Structural Building Reinforcement - Lethbridge, AB 3.3 0.4 0.4 0.1 0.1 0.1
Mid-Life Retrofit - Saskatoon Laboratory, SK 1.0 0.0 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.1
 Plant Health Risks and Production Systems
Laboratory Sample Tracking System - Phase 2 1.9 0.5 0.5 0.7 0.7 0.6
Import Control and Tracking System - Phase 2 0.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Headquarters Complex, Ottawa, ON 2.4 0.5 0.3 1.0 1.0 0.7
Structural Building Reinforcement - Lethbridge, AB 2.3 0.3 0.3 0.1 0.1 0.1
Mid-Life Retrofit - Saskatoon Laboratory, SK 0.5 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.0
 Integrated Regulatory Frameworks
Import Control and Tracking System - Phase 2 0.7 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.0
Structural Building Reinforcement - Lethbridge, AB 0.7 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0
Mid-Life Retrofit - Saskatoon Laboratory, SK 0.4 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.0
 Domestic and International Market Access
Laboratory Sample Tracking System - Phase 2 0.9 0.2 0.2 0.4 0.4 0.4
Headquarters Complex, Ottawa, ON 2.4 0.5 0.3 1.0 1.0 0.7
Structural Building Reinforcement - Lethbridge, AB 1.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
Mid-Life Retrofit - Saskatoon Laboratory, SK 0.6 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.0


3.2.4 Details on Transfer Payments Programs ($ millions)


Name of Transfer Payment Program: Statutory Compensation Payments

Start date: N/A

End date: N/A

Description of Transfer Payment Program: Compensation payments in accordance with requirements established by regulations under the Plant Protection Act, and authorized pursuant to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Act.

Strategic Outcome: To compensate Canadians, in accordance with the appropriate regulations, for plants ordered destroyed for the purpose of disease control.

Results Achieved: 123 Canadians were compensated for plants ordered destroyed.

Program Activity: Plant Health Risks and Production Systems
($ millions)
  Actual
Spending
2006-07		 Actual
Spending
2007-08		 Planned
Spending
2008-09		 Total
Authorities
2008-09		 Actual
Spending
2008-09		 Variance(s) between Planned and Actual Spending 2008-09
Total Grants 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Contributions 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments 2.0 8.1 0.9 11.9 11.9 11.0
Total Plant Health Risks and Production Systems 2.0 8.1 0.9 11.9 11.9 11.0

Comment(s) on Variance(s): Actual compensation payments made to Canadians were $11.0 million higher than the $0.9 million that was earmarked in Planned Spending. This increase is largely attributed to Sudden Oak Death ($9.7M).



Name of Transfer Payment Program: Statutory Compensation Payments

Start date: N/A

End date: N/A

Description of Transfer Payment Program: Compensation payments in accordance with requirements established by regulations under the Health of Animals Act and authorized pursuant to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Act.

Strategic Outcome: To compensate Canadians, in accordance with the appropriate regulations, for animals ordered destroyed for the purpose of disease control.

Results Achieved: A total of 152 Canadians were compensated for animals ordered destroyed.

Program Activity: Animal Health Risks and Production Systems
($ millions)
  Actual
Spending
2006-07		 Actual
Spending
2007-08		 Planned
Spending
2008-09		 Total
Authorities
2008-09		 Actual
Spending
2008-09		 Variance(s) between Planned and Actual Spending (2008-09)
Total Grants 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Contributions 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments 1.8 2.5 0.6 8.6 8.6 8.0
Total Animal Health Risks and Production Systems 1.8 2.5 0.6 8.6 8.6 8.0

Comment(s) on Variance(s): Actual compensation payments made to Canadians were $8.0 million higher than the $0.6 million that was earmarked in Planned Spending. This increase is mainly on account of Chronic Wasting Disease ($5.9M) and Avian Influenza ($1.1M).



3.2.6.1: CFIA-led initiative


Name of Horizontal Initiative: National Aquatic Animal Health Program (NAAHP)

Name of Lead Department(s): Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)

Lead Departments Program Activity:
CFIA: Animal Health Risks and Production Systems
DFO: Science (Diagnostics & Research)

Start Date of the Horizontal Initiative: April 1, 2005

End Date of the Horizontal Initiative: Ongoing

Total Federal Funding Allocation (start to end date): $59.05M (2005-06 to 2009-10) plus $10.33M on-going

Description of the Horizontal Initiative (including funding agreement): The objective of the NAAHP is to provide protection of Canada’s aquatic resource productivity by minimizing the risk of the spread of infectious diseases of concern within Canada and by providing a national system to support competitive market access by Canadian exporters of aquatic animals and their commodities through a national program that meets international standards for aquatic animal disease control and that allows Canada to apply control measures on imports that pose a risk of introduction of serious diseases into Canada. The NAAHP is built on the CFIA’s established animal health legislative framework, the Health of Animals Act and on DFO’s established aquatic animal health science expertise. The CFIA provides program leadership and direction of field operations and collaborative agreements for aquaculture surveillance, emergency response measures, export certification and import controls. DFO provides the surveillance and monitoring activities and information for wild resources and delivers or oversees the diagnostic and research support requirements for the program. Ongoing funding for this initiative was obtained in June 2005. Roles and responsibilities were agreed to under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), co-signed with the DFO in February 2006.

Shared Outcome(s):
Sustainable Aquatic Resource Productivity that supports rural and coastal economies through farming, commercial and recreational fishing and tourism.
Competitive Market Access internally through provision of science-based protection measures and internationally through health certification that meets international standards set by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) for the World Trade Organization (WTO) Sanitary and Phyto-sanitary Measures (SPS) Agreement.

Governance Structure(s): The CFIA is the federal lead for delivery of the NAAHP. Respective federal roles and responsibilities are outlined in a MoU. An Executive Steering Committee consists of Director General/Executive Directors from both organizations, who are responsible for strategic direction, monitoring and analysis of NAAHP implementation. The CFIA Director of the Aquatic Animal Health Division (Animal Health Directorate, Policy and Programs Branch) and the DFO Director of Aquatic Animal Health Science Division (Ecosystem Science Branch, Science Sector) are also members of the steering committee.
Stakeholder input on NAAHP development is managed through an Aquatic Animal Health Committee (AAHC), which includes provincial and territorial authorities for aquaculture and wild fisheries management, veterinary association representatives, Aboriginal groups and wild and farmed industry stakeholders.

Progress with NAAHP development and implementation is reported to the Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers-CFIA committee (CFIA-CCFAM) and to the Agriculture Federal F/P/T Regulatory ADM committees. Where required, reports are also prepared for the F/P/T Council of Canadian Veterinary Officers and the Policy ADM Committee of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

A) CFIA
Federal Partners Federal Partner Program Activity (PA) Names of Programs for Federal Partners Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) Planned Spending for
2008-09		 Actual Spending for
2008-09
CFIA Animal Health Risks and Production Systems National Aquatic Animal Health Program $32.13M over five years (plus $6.35M ongoing) $6.35M $3.78M
16a. Expected Result for 2008-09 Regulatory amendments based on full consultation (F/P/T, Aboriginal Groups and World Trade Organization).
17a. Results Achieved in 2008-09

Completed consultations and feedback for the proposed regulatory amendment package encompassing import control measures, mandatory & notifiable reporting, emergency response authorities, and provisions for implementation of domestic disease controls.

Completed regulatory amendment package including amendments to the Health of Animals Regulations and Ministerial Declaration changes to the Reportable Disease Regulations

Completed focus group discussion with Aboriginal Peoples (Assembly of First Nations) in December and a report was generated for the CFIA in March 2009. The Department of Justice and Indian and Northern Affairs Canada consulted on accommodation required for Aboriginal engagement. The 2009-10 Business Plan includes a contingency for Aboriginal engagement.
16b. Expected Result for 2008-09 Initiation of discussion on F/P/T MoUs on Emergency Response and delineation of domestic disease control zones.
17b. Results Achieved in 2008-09

Completed cross-country discussions of the Domestic Disease Control Framework (Emergency Response Plans and Domestic Disease Controls) and reported at the CFIA-CCFAM, CCFAM-Deputy Minister (DM) F/P/T Committees.

Case studies were included for feedback from the domestic disease control discussions.

F/P/T MoU discussions were not completed.
16c. Expected Result for 2008-09

Development of priority policies and procedures required to enforce revised regulations.
17c. Results Achieved in 2008-09

Framework decision trees have been completed and set policy and procedure priorities for development have been set. Key policies have been drafted for Import/Export, Surveillance and Domestic Disease Control including Emergency Response, aligned with the Canadian Emergency Management Response System (CEMRS).
Procedures for current export inspections have been developed for implementation in 2009-10.
16d. Expected Result for 2008-09

NAAHP integration into priority IM/IT systems (Shared Information Management System, Automated Import Reference System, Import Control and Tracking System, and the Import Permit System)
Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and linkage to the DFO LIMS.

17d. Results Achieved in 2008-09

DFO and the CFIA continued ongoing collaborative work and communication toward the development of the LIMS. The CFIA is now an active participant in the DFO-led LIMS Working Group. In addition, the submission of sample forms was developed, in collaboration between the CFIA and DFO, for pilot testing and input into the LIMS in 2009-10.

The CFIA also identified champions from IM/IT to assist NAAHP integration. A national coordinator position has been created to coordinate NAAHP business requirements and relate them to IM/IT solutions.
16e. Expected Result for 2008-09

Training modules for key NAAHP implementation activities.
17e. Results Achieved in 2008-09

The Agency continued the development of the National Training Initiative (NTI). Key activities identified for the NTI include cross-sectional work, supporting Import/Export and the identification of new Emergency Response and Surveillance. Subject matter experts have been identified to learn with representatives from the learning division of the CFIA for the NTI. Work also continued on the development of material design of five training modules, as per the stated priority for this division.

B) DFO
Federal Partners Federal Partner Program Activity (PA) Names of Programs for Federal Partners Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) Planned Spending for
2008-09		 Actual Spending for
2008-09
DFO Science (Diagnostics & Research) National Aquatic Animal Health Laboratory System (NAAHLS) $26.92M over five years (plus $3.98M ongoing) $3.98M $5.70M
16a. Expected Result for 2008-09 Laboratory standards and tracking systems meet international requirements for audit/challenge of export certificates and/or import controls – International Standards Organization 17025, the main standard used by testing and calibration laboratories.
17a. Results Achieved in 2008-09

Under the NAAHP, 85 per cent of test method protocols have been developed and undergone analytical (bench) validation for the first round of priority diseases. Seventy-five per cent of tests have undergone diagnostic (field) validation. Approximately 70 per cent of research studies have been completed. With respect to quality assured diagnostic laboratories, all three laboratories have completed approximately 70 per cent of the 230 mandatory requirements necessary for audit/accreditation.

Renovations were completed for the Central and Arctic Region (Winnipeg) laboratory. As part of the federal government’s “Investment in Infrastructure”, DFO has received funding for the Gulf Region (Moncton) NAAHP laboratory renovations. DFO will explore options in 2009-10 to construct a new NAAHP laboratory due to logistical challenges with the current heritage facility.
16b. Expected Result for 2008-09 Development of a contract for the LIMS and infrastructure to deliver accurate, reliable and quality information in support of testing services for declaration of disease freedom, surveillance of “at risk” populations and management of reportable disease incursions.
17b. Results Achieved in 2008-09

The LIMS contract has moved forward and the reporting and recording framework has been established. Software for the LIMS purchased in 2007-08 is being modified to become integrated into the DFO NAAHP laboratories’ overall quality control approach.

Links to CFIA systems remain under business requirement document solutions analysis and the DFO has strong representation in the IM/IT solution discussions.
16c. Expected Result for 2008-09

NAAHP diagnostic support.
17c. Results Achieved in 2008-09

Diagnostic support has been provided for Viral Haemorrhagic Septicaemia, Koi Herpes Virus, Haplosporidium nelsoni, Infectious Salmon Anaemia and other diseases of NAAHP concern. This has supported export certification and surveillance to support zoning and transboundary (Canada-USA; Canada-France [Saint Pierre and Miquelon]) disease control measure negotiations.

About 90 per cent of all samples collected were analyzed for disease. The remaining ten per cent of samples could not be analyzed due to inadequate specimen size.
16d. Expected Result for 2008-09

NAAHP research support.
17d. Results Achieved in 2008-09

Research on viral strains, carrier species and related CFIA regulatory decision-making needs was undertaken. Results are not yet complete, but are anticipated in 2009-10 before regulatory amendments are in place. These results will support transition agreements with provinces and other DFO sectors pending CFIA regulatory operations implementation.

Nearly 70 per cent of the scientific research requested to date by the CFIA has been completed. Of the remaining amount, test development and validation projects are multi-year in nature.

C) Initiative Total (CFIA and DFO)
Grand Total

$59.05M over 5 years and $10.33M ongoing

$10.33M

$9.48M

18. Comments on Variances: Delays in NAAHP front-end funding were a key issue as specified in a revised business plan in 2009. In addition, several problems were encountered regarding the securing of specialized and rare expertise to deliver the new area of Veterinary Authority responsibility. Full staffing levels were not attained until late 2006, at which time overall program development and horizontal coordination leadership was able to commence.

19. Results to be achieved by non-federal partners (if applicable): Not applicable.

20. Contact information: Dr. Sharon McGladdery, Director Aquatic Animal Health Division, Animal Health Directorate, Policy and Programs Branch, CFIA (613) 221-1487 or (613) 668-6492. Note: As of July 31, 2009: Dr. Carolyn Inch, A/Director at the same coordinates or c/o Louise LeBrun (613) 221-1472. Dr. Christine Stoneman (613) 990-0361; or Stephen J. Stephen, (613) 990-0292 NAAHP Science, DFO.

3.2.6.2: All Other Horizontal Initiatives

Initiative Profile Results achieved Partners
Building Public Confidence in Pesticide Regulation and Improving Access to Pest Management Products

This initiative incorporates efforts of six federal government partners to increase public and stakeholder confidence in the pesticide regulatory system, protect public health and the environment and increase the competitiveness of the agri-food and forestry sectors. The CFIA is delivering two of the 13 programs:

  • Enhanced monitoring and enforcement of pesticide residue limits in foods and feed; and
  • Enhanced monitoring and enforcement of pesticide residues in fertilizers and pesticide guarantee verification in fertilizer-pesticide combinations.

A total amount of $5.1 million was allocated to the CFIA to cover these two programs over a seven-year period, beginning in 2002-03 and ending in 2008-09.

The CFIA enhanced compliance testing in children’s foods. Greater than 98 per cent compliance was found in the randomly selected foods. The small sample size prevented the analysis of trends in commodity, brand name, residue or country of origin.

The Agency implemented new inspection programs and updated documents and tools inspectors use in their daily operations to enhance the monitoring and enforcement of pesticide residue limits in fertilizers and pesticide guarantee verification in fertilizer-pesticide combinations. CFIA inspectors were trained on label verification and non-compliance follow-up procedures.

Through work with the Pest Management Regulatory Agency, the CFIA also developed and updated the “Compendium of Fertilizer-Use Pesticides” and documentation for amending the Fertilizer Regulations to allow for the Compendium’s publication.

Lead: Health Canada

  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Environment Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada
Public Security and Anti-terrorism (PSAT) Initiative

In the 2001 Budget, the government allocated $7.7 billion in new funds for the PSAT initiative to enhance security for Canadians. As a contributing Agency, the CFIA will:

  • Deliver all federal food inspection, animal health and plant protection measures; and
  • Respond to outbreaks of pests and diseases in plants and animals.

The CFIA enhanced capacity to conduct food inspections and to respond to pest and disease outbreaks in both the plant protection and animal health sectors.

The Agency has enhanced its overall surveillance and detection activities through:

  • Increased awareness of the possibility of deliberate acts of terrorism;
  • Better collaboration with the provinces/territories;
  • Enhanced information-sharing with delivery partners;
  • Increased inspection of live-animal auction markets;
  • Increased facilitation of food safety investigations and food recalls; and
  • Expansion of the Canadian Cattle Identification Program.

The CFIA has also enhanced its laboratory capacity and laboratory biosecurity through the development of business continuity plans and containment guidelines and improvement of laboratory infrastructure.

Lead: Public Safety Canada

  • Provinces/ Territories
  • Canada Border Service Agency
Avian and Pandemic Influenza Preparedness: Focus on Animal and Human Health Issues

A coordinated and comprehensive plan to address both avian and pandemic influenza was put in place starting in 2006.

In 2006, under the umbrella of “Preparing for Emergencies”, the CFIA obtained $195 million over five years to enhance Canada’s state of AI preparedness. Canada’s Avian Influenza Working Group was established in 2006 to update policies, protocols, operating procedures and systems to enhance Canada’s state of preparedness—through collaborations and partnership— in five pillars of strategies and processes:

  • Prevention and early warning;
  • Emergency preparedness;
  • Emergency response;
  • Emergency recovery; and
  • Communications.

Specific project results details are available in Table 7 of the Public Health Agency of Canada’s 2008-09 Performance Report.

Lead: Public Health Agency of Canada

  • Public Safety Canada
  • Health Canada
  • Environment Canada
  • Provinces/Territories
  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Chemical, Biological Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Research and Technology Initiative (CRTI)

The events of September 11, 2001 moved the issues of counter-terrorism and national security to the forefront of the nation’s concerns. The CRTI represents the federal science community’s response and commitment to providing science solutions to these issues. Through the creation of laboratory networks across the federal government that collaborate with industry, academia and first responder communities, and through key research and technology development initiatives, the CFIA will provide new knowledge, technology and capacity necessary for CBRN prevention, preparedness and response.

As well, the CFIA will continue to co-chair the biological cluster of federal laboratories with the PHAC.

Current CRTI-related research initiatives include the following:

  • Developing more effective and rapid detection tests, including those that use high throughput techniques and nanotechnology for sensitive and more efficient detection; and
  • Continuing to develop surveillance and communication networks with provincial partners in order to improve early detection of high-threat animal diseases and to improve linkages with the National U.S. Animal Health Laboratory Network.

In 2008-2009, the CFIA improved the speed of its detection capability for AI and FMD. Research will continue to screen for multiple pathogens simultaneously and to readily cope with the evolution of new variant strains.

The CAHSN achieved the following results:

Objective: A national early warning surveillance system for animal disease threats to public health and the security of the food supply.

Result:

  • Accomplished a comprehensive solution set with surveillance applications, laboratory inter-connectivity, data exchange and available tools for alerting and event management.

Objective: A federal-provincial laboratory network for the rapid diagnosis of serious infectious animal diseases.

Result:

  • Implemented an integrated laboratory cluster with first responder laboratories, early disease detection and enhanced biosafety.

Objective: An information-sharing network linking federal and provincial agencies and departments of animal and human health.

Result:

  • Utilizing the Canadian Network for Public Health Intelligence, a standardized information technology and management platform is in place to connect laboratory systems and surveillance systems across Canada. The platform provides a portfolio of tools and timely information for seamless integration of human and animal health intelligence and is reflective of the principles outlined in the One World, One Health concept.43

Lead: National Defence

  • Agriculture and Agri-food Canada
  • Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
  • Canadian Security and Intelligence Service
  • Defence Research and Development Canada
  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Environment Canada
  • Health Canada
  • Public Health Agency of Canada
  • National Research Council
  • Natural Resources Canada
  • Public Safety Canada
  • Royal Canadian Mounted Police
  • Transport Canada
Canadian Regulatory System for Biotechnology (CRSB)

The CRSB aims to develop an efficient, credible and well-respected regulatory system that safeguards the health of all Canadians and the environment and permits safe and effective products. It does this by enhancing human resource capacity, improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the regulatory system, improving transparency and public awareness and increasing knowledge to improve decision-making. The CRSB will also continue to provide a bridge to adapt to emerging novel applications of biotechnology, as guided by the CDSR principles and by a strengthened horizontal governance mechanism for shared regulatory policy development and decision-making.

The efficiency and effectiveness of the regulatory system has been improved with respect to horizontal governance of novel applications of biotechnology.

Lead: Rotating (2008-2009 Health Canada)

  • Environment Canada
  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada
Growing Forward – Food Safety System Recognition (The CFIA established a MoU with AAFC).

The Food Safety System Recognition initiative will provide government recognition of on-farm and post-farm food safety systems developed by national industry organizations. The CFIA will continue the development and delivery of food safety system recognition programs and provide scientific and technical advice to support Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)-based food safety system development.44

The four elements of this initiative are:
A. On-Farm Food Safety Recognition program;
B. Post-Farm Food Safety Recognition program;
C. Scientific and technical support; and
D. Other activities in support of food safety system development.

A. On-Farm Food Safety Recognition Program

  • Latter stages of the recognition process ready to pilot, pending decision by F/P/T committees on implementation options regarding audits and assessments.
  • Technical review completed for two industry-submitted manuals and two more reviews were initiated.

B. Post-Farm Food Safety Recognition Program

  • Options for a post-farm food safety recognition program were developed and are ready for review by F/P/T committees and industry groups.

C. Scientific and technical support

  • Timely scientific and technical advice was provided to AAFC and AAFC stakeholders.

D. Other activities in support of food safety system development

  • Hazard Data Base user acceptance data testing was completed. Analysis of test results are to be finalized.
  • Food Safety Practices Guidance documents and Generic HACCP models for moulded chocolate and fresh alimentary paste were fully developed and released to stakeholders.

Lead: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada


3.2.9 Green Procurement

A) Meeting Policy Requirements

Meeting Policy Requirements

Has the department incorporated environmental performance considerations in its procurement decision-making processes?

Yes.

Summary of initiatives to incorporate environmental performance considerations in procurement decision-making processes:

The CFIA is committed to having 100 per cent of the material managers and procurement personnel take the online course on Green Procurement (C215) provided by the Canada School of Public Service (CSPS) by 2009-10.

The CFIA provides procurement sessions throughout the year to program managers, and in these sessions, managers are informed and encouraged to consider Green procurement in their requests.

The CFIA's Contracting Policy now requires competitive requests for proposals to include, where applicable, environmental criteria.

The CFIA is a member of the GoC Green Procurement Forum.

Results achieved:

Material managers and procurement personnel are in the process of completing their online course.

There is a greater awareness among CFIA personnel to consider Green initiatives when they are making purchasing decisions and in their day to day work.

Contributions to facilitate government-wide implementation of green procurement:

Not applicable.

B) Green Procurement Targets

Has the department established green procurement targets?

Yes.

Are these green procurement targets the same as those identified in your Sustainable Development Strategy?

Yes.

Summary of green procurement targets:

Target #1 - 100 per cent of the material managers and procurement personnel will have taken the online course on Green Procurement (C215) provided by the CSPS by March 31, 2010.

Target #2 - It is planned that the environmental criteria for inclusion in competitive requests for proposals initiated by the CFIA be developed and implemented by March 2009.

Results achieved:

In anticipation of meeting the target of all material managers and procurement personnel having attended green procurement training by March 31, 2010, the CSPS on-line green procurement course was reviewed by a senior contracting specialist and a plan was established for all training to be undertaken through the 2009-10 fiscal year. The CFIA policy in Contracting and Procurement has been updated with a Green Procurement Annex, and Green procurement criteria are included in the Agency’s Request for Proposals wherever applicable.



3.2.8 Response to Parliamentary Committees and External Audits


Response to Parliamentary Committees
The Agency was not required to provide a response to a Parliamentary Committee in 2008-09.
Response to the Auditor General (including to the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development)

May 2008 – Chapter 5 – Surveillance of Infectious Diseases

This report examined whether the PHAC, in collaboration with its partners, has obtained, analyzed and disseminated the information needed to help anticipate, prevent and respond to threats of infectious diseases. The CFIA was scoped into the audit to assess the coordination between the two agencies for surveillance of animal diseases that are transmissible to humans. The recommendation was to improve their ability to anticipate and control zoonotic diseases. The PHAC and the CFIA should jointly assess the possible risks to human and animal health, clarify how the responsibilities will be divided and act on joint surveillance objectives and priorities.
http://www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/internet/English/parl_oag_200805_05_e_30701.html

December 2008 – Chapter 4 – Managing Risks to Canada’s Plant Resources

This report examined whether the CFIA adequately manages the risk that invasive alien plants, seeds, plant pests and plant diseases could enter or become established in Canada. The Agency’s ability to set and administer standards, conduct pest surveys and plant health risk assessments, and verify that imports of plants and plant products meet Canadian standards was also examined. The Agency is in agreement with all five recommendations resulting from this audit.
http://www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/internet/English/parl_oag_200812_04_e_31828.html

March 2009 – Chapter 1 – Safety of Drinking Water

This was a follow-up report of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development which examined federal progress toward implementing recommendations from a 2005 audit on Safety of Drinking Water. The CFIA was included in this audit given its and HC's responsibilities regarding the safety of bottled drinking water. There were no recommendations made pertaining to the Agency. The audit determined that the CFIA carries out its roles and responsibilities with respect to the safety of bottled drinking water.
External Audits (Note: These refer to other external audits conducted by the Public Service Commission of Canada or the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages)
The Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages (OCOL) conducted an in-person and telephone audit of 47 CFIA offices between June and December 2008. The OCOL also conducted an evaluation of the availability of bilingual service by email between September and December 2008. The link to the CFIA report card for 2008-09 can be found at: http://www.ocol-clo.gc.ca/html/cfia_acia_08_09_e.php



3.2.7: Internal Audits and Evaluations

A: Audits

CFIA Audit Committee

As set out in the 2006 Internal Audit Policy, Department and Agency Audit Committees (DAACs) were established to provide deputy heads of federal departments and agencies with objective advice and review of their organization’s spending control and accountability processes. Deputy heads can use this information to reduce risks and improve their organization’s performance. These Committees are essential to the GoC's efforts to ensure the rigorous stewardship and accountability of public funds across its operations. Each DAAC prepares an annual report with an assessment of the organization's internal control and internal audit systems. The CFIA Audit Committee prepared its first annual report in 2007 08. In its 2008 09 report, the CFIA Audit Committee concluded that the CFIA is now operating under a risk-based audit plan. It also concluded that the Agency has an internal audit function that is at a relatively mature stage, focused on being professional and diligent in providing objective oversight and constructive observations, and which has been set up in accordance with the Office of the Comptroller General/Treasury Board policy.

Name of Internal Audit Audit Type Status Completion Date
Animal Health Program Audit Ongoing May 2010
Plant Protection Program Audit Ongoing March 2010
CFIA/CBSA Memorandum of Understanding Program Audit Ongoing June 2009
Management of Third-Party Arrangements Financial Audit Ongoing June 2009
Imported Food Safety Program Audit Ongoing September 2009
IM/IT Governance IM/IT Audit Ongoing September 2009
Food Labelling - Registration and Verification Program Audit Completed December 2008
Compliance Verification System Program Audit Completed December 2008
Fleet Management - http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/agen/eval/autoe.shtml Financial Audit Completed October 2008
Allocation and Control over Tied Funding - http://www.inspection.gc.ca/ english/agen/eval/tiefone.shtml Financial Audit Completed June 2008

Note: Two additional projects (Audit of Compliance with Delegated Authorities and Mapping of the Corporate Planning and Reporting Process) were included in the 2008/09 RPP. They do not appear in the above list because the Audit of Compliance with Delegated Authorities was completed and tabled with the CFIA Audit Committee in January 2008, which is prior to the 2008-09 fiscal year, and the Mapping of the Corporate Planning and Reporting Process is not considered an audit.

B: Evaluations


Name of Evaluation Program Activity Evaluation Type Status Completion Date
Public Security and Anti-Terrorism Initiative Food Safety and Nutrition Risks Formative/Implementation Completed February 2009
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Program45 Food Safety and Nutrition Risks Formative/Implementation Discontinued N/A
On-Farm Food Safety Recognition Program Food Safety and Nutrition Risks and Domestic and International Market Access Summative/Impact Ongoing 2009–10
Evaluation of Imported Food Activities Food Safety and Nutrition Risks Formative/Implementation Ongoing 2009–10
Evaluation of the Food Labelling Activities46 Food Safety and Nutrition Risks and Domestic and International Market Access Summative/Impact Postponed To be determined
Evaluation of the Enhanced Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) Programming – Enhanced Programming Zoonotic Risks Summative/Impact Completed March 2009
Evaluation of the Enhanced Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) Programming - Enhanced Feed Ban Animal Health Risks and Production Systems Formative/Implementation Ongoing 2009–10
Evaluation of the Invasive Alien Species Program Plant Health Risks and Production Systems Formative/Implementation Completed February 2009
Evaluation of the Food Sampling & Testing Program Food Safety and Nutrition Risks Formative/Implementation Ongoing 2009–10
Evaluation of the Food and Drugs Act – Compliance and Enforcement47 Food Safety and Nutrition Risks Formative/Implementation Cancelled N/A
Evaluation of the Food Recall and Emergency Response System Food Safety and Nutrition Risks Formative/Implementation Ongoing 2009–10
Evaluation of the National Aquatic Animal Health Program Animal Health Risks and Production Systems Summative/Impact Ongoing 2009–10
Evaluation of Building Public Confidence in Pesticides and Improving Access to Pest Management Products Initiative (BPC) (Interdepartmental [Pest Management Risk Agency lead]) Food Safety and Nutrition Risks Summative/Impact Ongoing 2009–10
Health Canada’s Food Safety Nutrition Quality Program (Interdepartmental [Health Canada lead]) Food Safety and Nutrition Risks Summative/Impact Ongoing 2009–10
Evaluation of the Avian and Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Initiative Zoonotic Risks Formative/Implementation Ongoing 2009–10

Notes:

For supplementary information on the Agency’s Internal Audits and Evaluations, please visit: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/agen/eval/evale.shtml