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The Honourable Peter G. MacKay, P.C., M.P.
Minister of National Defence
SECTION I: DEPARTMENTAL OVERVIEW
SECTION II: ANALYSIS OF PROGRAM ACTIVITIES BY STRATEGIC OUTCOMES
SECTION III – SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
SECTION IV: HUMAN AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES TABLES ON SELECTED PORTFOLIO ORGANIZATIONS
SECTION VI: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
As Minister of National Defence, I am honoured to present to Parliament the Report on Plans and Priorities for 2008-2009.
This report reflects the integration of the Treasury Board Program Activity Architecture (PAA) framework and the management of National Defence. The PAA provides a clear means to communicate the relationship between resources and results when it comes to:
Our military is a key element in the whole-of-government approach to defence and security. In the coming months, we will continue to explore measures to increase the total effective strength of the CF in order to address the challenges posed by greater operational demands and attrition rates, and to ensure the sustainability of a viable and effective defence force. We are also committed to modernizing the CF thereby ensuring our country possesses a first-class modern military that can effectively respond to security challenges in Canada, in our hemisphere and around the world. The announcement in Budget 2008 of a long term funding plan for the CF will go a long way towards helping us fulfill this commitment.
The primary role of the CF remains to achieve excellence in domestic operations. In an increasingly complex security environment, the role of the military to protect Canada and its sovereignty is of paramount importance. As part of our Canada First Defence Strategy, we will increase the CF capability footprint across Canada, to enhance their ability to monitor and control our territory and approaches, and to take part in search and rescue operations and assist civil authorities in responding to emergencies, including in the Arctic. In addition, we will support the Royal Canadian Mounted Police-led security mission in preparation for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games, demonstrating our commitment to assisting our Canadian security partners. The CF will also continue to work with their American counterparts in the defence of North America.
The Government is also committed to maintaining a leadership role abroad. In this context, the CF will continue to help restore peace and security in troubled areas. Canada's ongoing contribution to the United Nations-mandated, North Atlantic Treaty Organization-led mission to restore stability to Afghanistan will remain the primary focus of CF operations overseas. Indeed, we are committed to achieving sustainable progress in that country. That is why the Government accepts the analysis and recommendations of the Independent Panel on Canada's Future Role in Afghanistan (the Manley Panel), and is committed to taking action accordingly.
To protect Canada and its interests abroad, we rely on the dedication and commitment of all members of the Defence team, both military and civilian. I am proud to lead this great national institution. I look forward to continuing my work with Canadians and Members of Parliament and the Senate to strengthen our Forces, and to provide ongoing support to our courageous men and women in uniform.
The Honourable Peter G. MacKay, P.C., M.P.
Minister of National Defence
I submit for tabling in Parliament, the 2008-2009 Report on Plans and Priorities (RPP) for the Department of National Defence.
This document has been prepared based on the reporting principles contained in the Guide for the Preparation of Part III of the 2008-2009 Estimates: Reports on Plans and Priorities and Departmental Performance Reports:
Robert Fonberg
Deputy Minister
The mission of the DND/CF is to defend Canada and Canadian interests and values while contributing to international peace and security.
Under Canadian defence policy, the Canadian Forces (CF) are called upon to fulfill three roles:
To carry out these roles successfully, the CF maintain a range of military capabilities including modern, combat-capable sea, land, air and special operations forces.
The Department of National Defence (DND), the CF and a group of related organizations and agencies, including the Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC) and Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC), carry out the Defence mission.
The CF also maintain the following:
Defence also includes the following organizations under the responsibility of the Minister of National Defence:
The National Defence Act establishes DND and the CF as separate entities operating in close co-operation under the authority of the Minister of National Defence. The Minister of National Defence is responsible for the administration of the statutes, regulations and orders listed at Appendix A. The National Defence Act also establishes a Deputy Minister to be responsible for policy, resources, interdepartmental co ordination and international defence relations, and designates the Chief of the Defence Staff, the senior serving officer of the CF, as the person "… who shall, subject to the regulations and under the direction of the Minister, be charged with the control and administration of the Canadian Forces."
The Canadian Forces Grievance Board and the Military Police Complaints Commission report to the Minister of National Defence although they are not part of the Department of National Defence. This reporting arrangement and organizational status are designed to ensure accountability while maintaining an arm's-length relationship.
Specific accountability for results and associated performance measurement areas at the level of the Assistant Deputy Ministers, the Environmental Chiefs of Staff (ECS) and Operational Commanders are detailed in the Defence Plan.
Defence works with many Canadian and international partners that help support its mission, programs and activities. The broad scope of the Defence mandate is reflected in the complexity and diversity of its partners and stakeholders. Please refer to the complete listing at Appendix B.
The rules and principles governing Government grants and contributions are outlined in the TBS Policy on Transfer Payments <http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=12257>. Transfer payments constitute transfers of money, goods, services or assets made from an appropriation to individuals, organizations or other levels of government, without the federal Government directly receiving goods or services in return, but which may require the recipient to provide a report or other information prior to receiving payment. These expenditures are reported in the Public Accounts of Canada <http://www.pwgsc.gc.ca/recgen/text/pub-acc-e.html>.
The following website provides additional information on grants and contributions awarded by Defence: http://www.admfincs.forces.gc.ca/pd/gc/overview_e.asp?sel=pd.
Treasury Board approved the new Management, Resources and Results Structure (MRRS) for Defence on 30 August 2005. In accordance with Treasury Board policy, the Defence MRRS consists of three elements: a Program Activity Architecture (PAA); clearly defined and measurable strategic outcomes; and a description of the current governance structure that outlines the Department's decision-making mechanisms, responsibilities and accountabilities, as described below.
The three strategic outcomes for Defence are:
Defence in effect is comprised of only one program, namely "The Defence Services Program". It is not a program-based organization as are other federal departments. As such, Defence's PAA encapsulates the three main functions of Defence to deliver on its mission and contribute towards its strategic outcomes. Defence generates multi-purpose forces trained and prepared for the eventuality of an operation; conducts operations when needed; and interacts with domestic and international communities for the prevention of incidents.
Defence has been migrating from a Cold War threats-based planning model to a capability-based planning model, responding to asymmetric threats, which is consistent with our allies' current planning and management. Once capability-based planning and management is fully implemented, it will embody the spirit of MRRS policy requirements. The Defence PAA is consistent with capability-based planning and represents the multi-purpose nature of our capabilities. This allows us to leverage the same resources in the most efficient manner while maintaining the ability to contribute to several outcomes at once.
Each program is composed of three levels: program activities, program sub-activities and program sub-sub-activities. The activities that make up each program are causally linked to produce the program's main output, and each program output contributes or leads to a strategic outcome.
Internal Services, a parallel but separate construct, provides a place to list the organizational entities, such as finance and information management, that do not directly produce program outputs, but support and provide coherence to all the program activities. The costs of Internal Services activities are distributed across the three program activities according to a pro-rated formula.
The PAA structure is distinct from the organizational and financial structure of Defence and the CF under departmental Assistant Deputy Ministers and the ECS. An electronic interface links the organization identification numbers and the associated financial tracking system consisting of fund centres and cost centres. There are also separately tracked Work Breakdown System accounts, for each Level One[1] (L1) organization with the PAA at the program sub-sub-activity level.
The governance structure of the MRRS outlines the decision-making mechanisms, responsibilities and accountabilities of Defence. It consists of the following:
Defence uses the MRRS to underpin departmental planning, management of the Defence Plan, resource planning and management, and performance monitoring and reporting - especially external reporting. As part of the full implementation of the MRRS policy, Defence is following the requirements of steps one to five as laid out within the Treasury Board Secretariat call-letter dated 14 December 2006. Currently, this involves the development of a Performance Measurement Framework of the PAA as Step II of the MRRS implementation. This framework aims to integrate much of National Defence's current performance measurement systems into an overall system. The framework also aims to develop performance indicators that are S.M.A.R.T. (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-Based).
The Performance Management Framework for the PAA will continue to be evolutionary. It is dependent on efforts to progress towards establishing and integrating readiness levels across the CF, rewriting the Defence Tasks, and the development of new data sources.
To compliment National Defence`s PAA Performance Measurement Framework, a Strategy Map and supporting balanced scorecard provide Defence with a means of identifying potential problems before they escalate. Combined with risk management and leading performance measures, the strategy map and the supporting balanced scorecard are important industry-specific management tools that allow senior management to focus on performance issues that are critical and relevant to a military organization. More information on the Balanced Scorecard is available online at: http://www.vcds.forces.ca/dgsp/pubs/dp_m/pm/intro_e.asp#3.
In comparison, the developing PAA Performance Measurement Framework is a means of associating performance with all of National Defence's activities to provide an all-inclusive perspective of DND/CF`s performance and link it to the expenditure of all allocated funds. The PAA structure supports all of National Defence's results-based management and financial reporting. To ensure that both management tools support goal achievement, both the Strategy Map and the PAA share three common strategic outcomes, as referenced earlier. For more details see Appendix C.
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The Defence priorities represent a focused number of areas in which Defence will direct additional efforts over a fiscal year in order to address gaps in capability or capacity, or where broader government direction dictates that greater action be taken. They help to translate long- and medium-term goals and objectives into short-term direction for action, while recognizing the necessity of addressing the requirements of the current operating environment. Priorities do not define the Defence mandate or on-going duties and responsibilities, which are set out in legislation The National Defence Act, policy statements, government announcements/budgets and specific Deputy Minister/Chief of the Defence Staff (DM/CDS) direction. In addition, the Defence priorities do not preclude the allocation of resources to undertakings necessary for the successful execution of the Defence Services Program.
Defence priorities, which are linked to specific program activities in the Program Activity Architecture, are not listed according to their perceived importance. They are intended to assist Level One organizations to identify how they will support the advancement of the Defence priorities through specific initiatives within their planning submissions. Once approved within the business planning process, the planned efforts of Level One organizations are articulated to Parliament as Defence priority activity within the Report on Plans and Priorities (RPP). Furthermore, measures of success articulated within the RPP will permit the Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff and Chief of Programme organizations to track progress in advancing the priorities and facilitate follow-up reporting in the ensuing Departmental Performance Report (DPR).
The Deputy Minister and the Chief of the Defence Staff approved the Defence priorities for fiscal year 2008-2009.
The following crosswalk table was developed to show the relationship between Defence's priorities and program activities. This link ensures that high-level performance measurement and resource information for Defence priorities and related initiatives is reported through the program activities.
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Vote or |
Truncated Vote or Statutory Wording |
2008-2009 |
2007-2008 |
1 |
Operating expenditures |
13,519,620 |
11,848,854 |
5 |
Capital expenditures |
3,356,705 |
3,592,868 |
10 |
Grants and contributions |
192,396 |
210,451 |
(S) |
Minister of National Defence salary and motor car allowance |
76 |
75 |
(S) |
Payments under the Supplementary Retirement Benefits Acts |
6,796 |
7,020 |
(S) |
Payments under Parts I-IV of the Defence Services Pension Continuation Act (R.S., 1970 c. D-3) |
1,493 |
1,550 |
(S) |
Payments to dependants of certain members of the Royal Canadian Air Force killed while serving as instructors under the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (Appropriation Act No. 4, 1968) |
82 |
90 |
(S) |
Contributions to employee benefit plans - Members of the Military |
938,132 |
957,396 |
(S) |
Contributions to employee benefit plans |
278,456 |
263,300 |
|
Total Department |
18,293,756 |
16,881,605 |
Note:
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Notes:
1. Expected approval of items in the adjustments to Planned Spending Levels:
($ Thousands) |
Forecast Spending |
Planned Spending |
Planned Spending |
Planned Spending |
Departmental Spending |
18,000,610 |
18,852,539 |
19,411,699 |
19,423,022 |
Capital spending (included in Departmental spending) |
3,592,868 |
3,762,860 |
4,146,257 |
4,189,249 |
Human Resources – Full Time Equivalents (FTEs)
(FTEs) |
Forecast |
Planned |
Planned |
Planned |
Regular Force3 |
64,779 |
66,161 |
66,992 |
67,742 |
Class C4 |
1,400 |
1,400 |
1,400 |
TBD5 |
Total Military FTEs6 |
66,179 |
67,561 |
68,392 |
— |
Civilian7 |
25,8288 |
25,0009 |
25,0009 |
25,0009 |
Total |
92,007 |
92,561 |
93,392 |
— |
|
Forecast |
Planned |
Planned |
Planned 2010-2011 |
Primary Reserve paid strength (All Classes)10 |
26,000 |
26,000 |
26,000 |
26,000 |
Primary Reserve total strength (All Classes)11 |
35,500 |
35,500 |
35,500 |
35,500 |
CIC |
7,500 |
7,500 |
7,500 |
7,500 |
CA Rangers12 |
4,365 |
4,525 |
4,685 |
4,845 |
In order to ensure that the CF are better prepared and equipped to meet evolving domestic and international defence requirements, the Government of Canada indicated its intent to increase the size of the Regular Force to 75,000 and Primary Reservists paid strength to 35,000. CF force expansion is currently targeted at 68,000 Regular Force and 26,000 Primary Reserve paid strength personnel (achieved) by fiscal year 2011-2012. This growth will provide additional military personnel resources that will be used in the coming years to sustain international operations, to prepare for Olympics 2010 and to support CF transformation efforts.
Within the current fiscal framework, and with the increased focus on high operational tempo, transformation and military expansion, the longer-term sustainment of the civilian workforce will be 25,000 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) personnel. This level is seen as realistic in light of expected increased retirements (depicted on the Retirement Eligibility graph below) and a declining national labour force. Defence initiatives such as apprenticeship programs will help alleviate the upcoming workforce renewal challenges.
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Defence is constantly looking at ways to improve its ability to defend Canada and Canadians, promote Canadian interests and values, and enhance Canada's role in the world. A carefully planned program of modernization and transformation is improving the ability of the CF to meet the challenges of the evolving security environment. Investment in defence capabilities ensures that Canadians can have confidence in National Defence's ability to meet defence and security commitments, to succeed in assigned operations and tasks, and to demonstrate Canadian values through leadership and good governance.
Fulfillment of the CF's roles is founded on the production of multi-purpose forces at high readiness for integrated employment on combat, security, and humanitarian operations. Canadians can be confident that their CF will have a range of military capabilities, including modern, combat-capable sea, land, air and special operations forces, ready for missions and tasks when called upon by the Government of Canada.
Defence recognizes that adjustments to Canada's evolving security environment requires building the forces of the future while serving the current needs of Canadians. To respond to those ongoing and future employments, the CF is transforming and modernizing its maritime, land, air, and special operations forces to meet the Defence challenges of the 21st century. The three services, embodied in the Environmental commands, are responsible for the generation of naval, land and air forces that are recognized internationally for their exceptional competence and professionalism. A Strategic Capability Roadmap, currently in development, will provide the blueprint for the next generation of maritime, land, aerospace and special-operations capabilities that fit the Government's policy objectives for defence. The Department and the CF will be concentrating special effort in the recruitment, development and retention of civilian and military members to renew and strengthen Canada's Defence Team. In this area, the Chief of Military Personnel is transforming the function of attracting and recruiting sufficient military personnel to generate and sustain authorized force structures and levels.
The outcome of assigned missions is a significant determinant of the strategic impact the Government will have to shape and protect Canadian interests. The operational focus of Defence highlights a deep appreciation of the significance of each mission.
The defence and security of Canada remains the CF's first priority. Canada COM is responsible for conducting all CF operations in Canada and North America. Supported by an integrated operational-level command headquarters, the Commander of Canada COM will employ assigned Defence assets to effectively pre-empt and meet threats and emergencies within Canada. Canada COM is also responsible for leading Canadian military operations related to the defence of North America and the maintenance of continental security in co-operation with the United States, except for operations under aegis of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD).
Historically, more than 9,100 CF members are employed daily in roles supporting domestic operations. These operations are varied in nature and include the provision of domestic security to high profile events within Canada in support of other government departments and agencies. The CF also conducts surveillance patrols of Canada's territorial, aerospace and maritime approaches, concentrating on areas where Canada's interests are most likely to be challenged, while continuing to ensure the safety of Canadians. The significance and visibility of this role is clearly demonstrated by the number of search and rescue incidents (surpassing 9,200) that the CF responded to in 2007.
To meet our international defence and security commitments, the CF's Canadian Expeditionary Forces Command (CEFCOM) will provide the planning, rapid response and oversight capabilities to effectively conduct all overseas operations, including humanitarian, peace support and combat operations. The maritime, land, air and special force assets necessary to provide assistance to humanitarian operations and conduct peace support or combat operations wherever they are required internationally will be employed by commander CEFCOM. The CF will conduct these operations in concert with national and international partners to achieve timely and decisive effects in support of Canada's national interests.
The CF will deploy two separate rotations over the coming twelve-month period, in order to sustain a force of approximately 2,500 personnel on the ground in Afghanistan. Of each rotation, approximately 1,500 will be land-force Regular Force personnel with a further 500 army Reservists and the balance composed of personnel drawn from across the other environmental commands. These numbers do not include many specialists who deploy to theatre for short periods in response to specific technical needs. Although Afghanistan is expected to remain CEFCOM's main effort during this period, there are close to 300 additional personnel deployed world-wide in support of other international missions that collectively contribute to international peace, security and stability.
Reservists currently comprise approximately 20 percent of DND's deployed strength abroad, with the majority supporting international efforts in Afghanistan. CF Transformation and anticipated commitments in international operations suggest that this rate of reservists' participation in operations will be maintained, if not increased, under the Integrated Managed Readiness System.
Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM) will maintain the ability to deploy independently, or in support of Canada COM and CEFCOM, with a broad spectrum of agile, high readiness, special operations capabilities. The Canadian Operational Support Command (CANOSCOM) has the important operations-support mission of ensuring fast and efficient logistical and air and sealift support to all national or international operations.
The Department of National Defence and the CF reinforce Canada's identity at home and strengthen our reputation and influence abroad. DND is held to the same standards of governance as any other federal department, including legislation that cuts across departmental jurisdictions and with an increased emphasis on accountability. For their part, the CF are also subject to the additional stipulations of the National Defence Act and the Code of Military Discipline. The Department and the Forces will meet the requirements of these codes of conduct as they continue to evolve.
Taken together, DND/CF form one of Canada's strongest national institutions. They maintain a presence in every province and territory across Canada. The membership of both organizations is drawn from every walk of Canadian life, and both organizations have sought to become more representative of the dynamic nature of Canadian society. Reserve units and Ranger patrols in Canada's North, supported by Cadet units and Junior Ranger patrols, further strengthen the linkages between the CF and Canadian society.
The work of the CF also reinforces the image Canadians associate with their country. The CF are regularly employed for search and rescue, disaster relief, and protecting Canada's sovereignty and resources. In particular, as Arctic security issues continue to emerge, Canadians will expect the CF to play a suitable role in protecting Canadian interests in this vital region.
The Department's activities also strengthen Canada's national and local economies, as well as the health of Canadian industry and the country's technological base. Defence will continue to make a vital contribution to the economic wellbeing of Canadians.
DND/CF work abroad will continue to promote the deeply held Canadian values of democracy, freedom, human rights and the rule of law. Among the approximately 4,000 CF personnel deployed or stationed outside Canada, close to 1,350 of them are posted to diplomatic, liaison, exchange and alliance staff positions. These CF members further strengthen Canada's reputation as a compassionate and collaborative country working to bring peace and security to troubled regions of the world. The CF will continue to be instrumental in the Government of Canada's broader humanitarian relief efforts in response to natural disasters.
Apart from their role in military operations, Defence will also contribute to building Canada's reputation for establishing good governance abroad. Whether through offering peacekeeping training (both at home and abroad), promoting democratic concepts of civil-military relations, or contributing to the Strategic Advisory Team in Afghanistan, civilian personnel and military members will continue to contribute to foreign defence and governmental institutions in a way that reflects professionalism and expounds Canadian values. These efforts are appreciated not only by the recipient countries, but also by Canada's allies and other international partners.
Any number of domestic and international considerations will determine the context in which Defence planning takes place. These factors will not only shape the demands placed on Defence but also affect Defence policies, programs and activities. In order to successfully carry out our mandate, we must base decisions on a thorough understanding of these factors.
Internationally, the danger of large-scale conflict continues to be low, yet the world remains dangerous and unpredictable. The principal international security concerns relate to failed and failing states as well as intra- and inter-state conflicts, international terrorism and weapons of mass destruction. In particular, international terrorism will remain a serious threat for many years to come and the possibility that terrorists will obtain and use weapons of mass destruction in the future cannot be ignored. The international community will also continue to be concerned about humanitarian issues in failed and failing states and the potential for human suffering to escalate into wider conflict.
Regional issues will, as well, continue to draw the world's attention as the potential for wide-scale conflict in the Middle East and East Asia can never be entirely ruled out. However, the challenges of the international environment will not be faced in isolation and the need for Canada to continue working in close cooperation with our North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) partners and other international organizations, to resolve issues of global concern, will remain fundamental to our defence planning and preparation efforts.
As past experience also demonstrates, the possibility of failed states serving as the gathering places of international terrorist organizations will be of concern. The Government has approved the mission in Afghanistan until February 2009. This mission requires close cooperation with other government departments and agencies, particularly Foreign Affairs Canada and the Canadian International Development Agency. Indeed, a comprehensive whole-of-government approach will continue to frame Canada's response to future international operations. Continentally, we will continue to work with Canada's closest ally, the United States, to defend North America through arrangements such as the North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD).
Domestically, protecting Canadians and defending Canada's sovereignty will remain as the CF's highest priority. Any effort to increase the number of personnel in the CF, and by extension its capabilities, will need to recognize the considerable economic and demographic changes taking place in Canada. Economically, the excellent fiscal situation has resulted in Canada becoming the only G8 country with a budgetary surplus. But having a robust economy can be double-edged as while a strong economy can mean more funding for Defence the competition for skilled and unskilled workers in what is a "hot-marketplace" will be very high. At the same time, the Canadian workforce is changing and these changes will challenge even the most careful, well thought-out expansion plans. For example, retirements from the CF will increase while the proportion of Canadians between the ages of 16 and 30 - the traditional pool of potential recruits for the CF - decreases.
Canada's ethno-cultural mosaic is also shifting, with immigration from non-European countries increasing and more Canadians than ever belonging to visible minority groups. In fact, immigrants now account for more than 70% of all Canadian labour force growth, a proportion that will grow to 100% in the next 10 years. Finally, half of Canadians between the ages of 25 and 35 have post-secondary education - either at university, college or technical school, giving Canada the highest rate of post-secondary achievement among Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) member countries. These developments mean that Defence will need to strengthen human resources planning. As a start point, in recognition of changes in the labour market and to cultivate diversity, Defence will need to continue its diversity recruitment initiatives to meet the needs of the future.
This is the fourth year of scheduled reductions as Defence continues toward the goal of a steady-state reduction of $203 million by fiscal year 2009-2010. The Expenditure Review Committee (ERC) target fiscal year 2008-2009 will be $172 million. The specific efficiencies have been assigned in the table on the following page.
($ millions) |
2008-2009 |
2009-2010 |
|
|
(Steady-State) |
PROGRAMME EFFICIENCIES / REDUCTIONS |
|
|
O&M and National Procurement Support to Air Assets |
$37.0 |
$53.0 |
Canadian Parachute Centre |
$5.0 |
$7.0 |
Light Armour Vehicles |
$7.0 |
$7.0 |
Non-military Vehicles |
$7.0 |
$7.0 |
Total |
$56.0 |
$74.0 |
Corporate Efficiencies / Reductions |
|
|
National Capital Region – Staff, Operations and Maintenance |
$52.4 |
$52.4 |
Materiel Acquisition & Support Optimization Project (MASOP) |
$20.0 |
$20.0 |
Support for IM/IT Corporate Information Systems |
$16.0 |
$29.0 |
Research and Development (R&D) |
$15.0 |
$15.0 |
General and Administrative Support |
$13.0 |
$13.0 |
Total |
$116.4 |
$129.4 |
Target |
$116.0 |
$129.0 |
Total ERC Target |
$172.0 |
$203.0 |
Fiscal year 2008-2009 will see the steady-state targets reached for six of the nine efficiency areas, representing 85 percent of Defence's final target. The three remaining programme efficiencies for the reduction in Operations and Maintenance (O&M) and National Procurement Support to Air Assets, the Canadian Parachute Centre and Support for IM/IT Corporate Information Systems, representing an incremental reduction of $31 million, will reach steady-state values in fiscal year 2009-2010. The entire ERC targets have been programmed up to and including steady-state values since fiscal year 2005-2006 and all senior managers have had their current and future year financial resources reduced accordingly. The Department will continue to report annually on ERC until the entire steady-state reductions are in effect. More information is available on the following TBS ERC website: <http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/emis-sigd/ab-ap/index_e.asp>.
A component of the ERC exercise, procurement reform was intended to reallocate $2.5B over a five-year period - fiscal years 2005-2006 to 2009-2010 - as a result of procurement efficiencies. Departmental savings targets under this initiative were adjusted in Budget 2007. This program is now referred to as Budget 2007 Efficiencies, with the departmental target for fiscal year 2008-2009 being $145 million. Future-year adjustments to this savings target will be determined following a planned baseline review during fiscal year 2008-2009.
CF transformation, a multi-year process initiated in 2005, is progressing as expected and is being closely monitored. The evaluations of the progress of transformation conducted in 2007 inform the fiscal year 2008-2009 stages of transformation which focus on refining national and regional command structures, clarifying strategic-level governance, outlining the strategy for force employment, force generation and force development, and codifying processes and procedures at all levels of the integrated Defence organization.
The CF will gain additional domestic experience by conducting both routine operations, including sovereignty patrols and contingency operations, such as in response to natural disasters and national emergencies. The CF will thus be enabled to more effectively engage in initiatives with departments and agencies at all levels of government. That experience will yield rich feedback for command structures and procedures and will energize centralized capability development work.
During the coming year, CF transformation initiatives will focus on further unifying command of operations, aligning strategic-level governance, as well as adapting processes and doctrine to the new operating environment.
Defence will continue to support the Government in further developing and implementing the Canada First Defence Strategy, which will help rebuild the CF into a modern, first-class military. Indeed, the CFDS will further enhance the military's capability to provide effective surveillance and protection for the country, cooperate in the defence of North America, and defend our interests abroad by contributing to global peace and security.
Defence has begun work on a comprehensive Investment Plan for the continued modernization and transformation of the CF. Many key capability announcements, such as the acquisition of strategic airlift, have already been made and will be found in the Investment Plan. The Investment Plan itself will present resource allocation plans for equipment, personnel, infrastructure and other essential contributions necessary for the fielding of new equipment and capabilities over the next 10 years. The success of the Investment Plan will also ensure long-term sustainment of all future plans.
The Investment Plan will be greatly influenced by the Capability Based Planning (CBP) exercise led by the Chief of Force Development (CFD). This work, commencing with an extensive examination of the Future Security Environment and the creation and study of Force Development Scenarios, will eventually lead to development of a new Strategic Capability Roadmap (SCR) in fiscal year 2008-2009. After an examination of the current force structure and capabilities against the perceived needs of the future is completed, the new SCR will describe the preferred set of capability alternatives and options to address any and all capability gaps believed present. The capability alternatives and choices provided in the SCR are expected to help decision makers determine what the CF require to meet the challenges of the evolving security environment. These capability choices will be captured and funded in the Investment Plan.
The incremental cost of CF participation in the Afghanistan mission will continue to affect defence planning in fiscal year 2008-2009. While additional government funding is anticipated to cover a significant portion of the total incremental expense, some costs will be absorbed within Defence's current reference levels as a reflection of operational and strategic decisions in support of the mission.
Funding requirements for all operations that exceed incremental funding provided from government or current internal Defence allocations will continue to be managed through DND business planning and governance processes to prioritize and redirect financial resources from lower priority activities as needed. As in past years, any reprioritization will direct funding away from routine equipment and infrastructure maintenance and will affect the Department's ability to address operating budget pressures. Readiness of the CF may be affected, dependent on the degree of reprioritization required.
Strategic Outcome: Canadian's confidence that DND and the CF have relevant and credible capacity to meet defence and security commitments.
Defence plans for fiscal year 2008-2009 include ensuring the efficient conduct of current and future operations and recruiting and training personnel in order to expand the Regular Force to 68,000 personnel by fiscal year 2011-2012. Some initiatives announced by the Government, such as the establishment of a deep water docking and refueling facility in Nanisivik, Nunavut and the Air Expeditionary Wing in Bagotville, Québec will continue to be implemented throughout the reporting period.
To support decision-making efforts regarding major capital projects, the Chief of Force Development will continue efforts to create a Strategic Capability Roadmap and support the Chief of Program with updating the Defence Plan and the Investment Plan. The Defence Plan assigns a variety of operational tasks to the Department's senior managers that will be revised over the coming year to assign measurable readiness criteria to appropriate tasks. This will enable the Department to confirm the CF's ability to meet its defence and security commitments.
Program Activity: Generate and Sustain Relevant, Responsive and Effective Combat-Capable Integrated Forces – Total spending Net of Revenues | ||||
Resources ($Thousands) |
Forecast Spending |
Planned Spending |
Planned Spending |
Planned Spending |
Departmental Spending |
14,614,397 |
15,047,593 |
15,489,007 |
15,506,067 |
Capital Spending (included in departmental spending) |
3,370,129 |
3,390,779 |
3,774,966 |
3,815,408 |
Departmental Financial Resources by PAA Sub-Activity Level |
Planned |
Planned |
Planned |
Generate and Sustain Relevant, Responsive and Effective Combat-Capable Integrated Forces |
|
|
|
Sub Activity: |
|
|
|
Generate and Sustain Forces Capable of Maritime Effects |
3,752,845 |
3,909,397 |
3,971,992 |
Generate and Sustain Forces Capable of Land Effects |
5,542,977 |
5,671,141 |
5,665,405 |
Generate and Sustain Forces Capable of Aerospace Effects |
3,243,349 |
3,386,832 |
3,399,654 |
Generate and Sustain Joint, National, Unified, and Special Operations Forces |
1,432,397 |
1,423,256 |
1,347,077 |
Allocation of Internal Services |
1,076,025 |
1,098,381 |
1,121,938 |
Total Generate and Sustain Relevant, Responsive and Effective Combat-Capable Integrated Forces |
15,047,593 |
15,489,007 |
15,506,067 |
Note:
Capital Financial Resources by PAA Sub-Activity Level (included in Departmental Spending) |
Planned |
Planned |
Planned |
Generate and Sustain Relevant, Responsive and Effective Combat-Capable Integrated Forces |
|
|
|
Sub Activity: |
|
|
|
Generate and Sustain Forces Capable of Maritime Effects |
820,439 |
962,644 |
1,033,801 |
Generate and Sustain Forces Capable of Land Effects |
599,817 |
709,166 |
721,065 |
Generate and Sustain Forces Capable of Aerospace Effects |
1,513,669 |
1,638,141 |
1,662,623 |
Generate and Sustain Joint, National, Unified, and Special Operations Forces |
355,445 |
346,380 |
265,158 |
Allocation of Internal Services |
101,409 |
118,635 |
132,761 |
Total Generate and Sustain Relevant, Responsive and Effective Combat-Capable Integrated Forces |
3,390,779 |
3,774,966 |
3,815,408 |
Note:
Readiness is defined as a percentage of a full operational capability (FOC) that will be available for employment on a contingent operation in a specified time. The components of readiness are specified for each standing commitment - national or alliance. A Strategic Readiness Directive (SR Dir) will be released in the summer of 2008. The new SR Dir will collate all CF commitments and help to shape DND/CF expectations and requirements regarding CF readiness[2]. It will provide a common foundation that contributes to the prioritization and allocation of strategic resources within Defence.
The Commander Maritime Command, also the Chief of Maritime Staff, is the principal source of expertise on the development, generation and employment of sea power. Maritime Command's most demanding effort is to generate and maintain combat-capable, multi-purpose maritime forces for employment by operational commanders at home and abroad.
The navy's challenge is to strike a balance between meeting current commitments and developing a navy that will be able to fulfill future commitments. The navy's strategic priorities are to:
On the international front, the Navy will contribute a ship to the Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1) during the standby phase of NATO Reaction Force (NRF) 11 (July 2008 - January 2009). As part of the global campaign against terrorism we will continue to support OP ALTAIR, by delivering theatre level effects[3] in support of Task Force Afghanistan (TFA).
In the current resource constrained environment, it is understood that there are insufficient resources to fully support all of the operational readiness requirements. However, Defence will focus considerable resources more specifically on operationally committed assets in order to generate deployable, combat capable maritime forces. In terms of resource allocations, Defence intends to maintain the current force structure and focus resources on the prioritized force generation of the following activities:
Land Forces Command (LFC) is the CF's Centre of Excellence for land-based operations. As the primary force generator for domestic and expeditionary land based operations, LFC is responsible for providing validation training for other Environmental Commands (EC) and CF organizations deploying into a land-centric operation, ensuring that interoperability and efficiency are maximized in the current, increasingly joint environment.
Land Forces Command (LFC) operates within the larger context of the CF and the Department of National Defence and will continue to organize, equip, train, educate, generate, recover and sustain combat effective, multi-purpose land forces to meet Canada's defence objectives. These forces will be designed to excel within the context of full spectrum, joint and combined operations for both domestic and international operations.[4]
Experience in Afghanistan clearly illustrates that a decisive military force operating in a contemporary land-centric environment needs a wide range of CF capabilities beyond those inherent to LFC. Critical force enablers, generated by other CF organizations, are essential to LFC in supporting all priority lines of operations. While remaining focused on the CF Joint Task Force Afghanistan (JTF-AFG) mission, authorized to February 2009, LFC continually develops contingency plans that would support any government mandate beyond the current commitment.
LFC continues to plan and build for future operational requirements; however, the existing level of commitment in Afghanistan has consumed the resources of both our first and second lines of operation. A progressive reduction of the current level of CF overseas commitment would allow LFC to reallocate resources to a second line of operations. To sustain current and future force generation needs, the army will expand its Regular Force establishment to 21,903, which reflects real growth and component transfers related to transformation activities, while sustaining current Reserve Force numbers.
Force generation will aim to:
Operational realities require the army to transform in a balanced manner consistent with its long-term vision for the Army of Tomorrow and to transition towards two lines of operation based on combined-arms teams. The integrated and complementary structures of the Regular and Reserve forces permit the effort to be distributed as follows:
The Regular Force will transition into cohesive Affiliated Battle Groups operationally focused on full spectrum operations.[7] The Reserve Force will augment the Regular Force and backfill personnel shortfalls within the army, balanced against the institutional and training requirements of the Army Reserve.
The Army Reserve is capped at Total Average Paid Strength of 17,300 and employs approximately 23 percent of its paid strength in full-time sustainment support to deployed operations, to the institutional army and to other CF organizations. The balance represents a fixed pool of personnel to spread across an ever-increasing variety of demands. The Army Reserve will significantly increase its force generation responsibilities, both in terms of depth (by providing reinforcement to both domestic and expeditionary operations) and of breadth (by providing unique capabilities not available in the Regular component, such as civil-military co-operation and psychological operations).
Training is vital to soldier development and to meet the challenges of training an accelerating flow of new soldiers, LFC will enhance its training systems and develop initiatives which will accomplish three primary objectives: expand the force, increase training capacity and reduce the requirement to augment the training institutions with field-force personnel.[8]
As the CF's Centre of Excellence for land operations, the LFC will continue to provide critical training, preparing all CF personnel for deployment to land operations through our individual training base (Combat Training Centre), our professional development system (Canadian Land Force Command and Staff College) and an integrated road to operations that takes deploying land Task Forces through simulated and field exercises culminating at the Canadian Manoeuvre Training Centre (CMTC).[9] CMTC, initially an internal army-focused training establishment, has evolved to become a critical CF enabler in preparing all CF personnel for operations in land-centric theatres and is now the premier instrumented field training venue for higher interoperability and training validation. CMTC will continue to provide training opportunities to other Environmental Commands and CF organizations ensuring maximum efficiency in the current, increasingly joint environment.
The sustainability of personnel and equipment are key issues. As army Regular and Reserve Forces experience greater operational demands and escalating attrition rates that are outstripping growth, there is an increasing need to expand the civilian component to effectively support the military component in its force generation activities. LFC will focus on a number of stressed trades, critical to the army, some of which can be offset by civilian expertise. With the need to create a more sustainable program base, achieving a viable mixture of manning levels and expertise between military and civilian personnel will require proactive planning and development of the personnel component. In addition, the equipment component will focus on a range of activities, such as new equipment capabilities, including the Medium Support Vehicle System, Tank Replacement Project, Mounted Soldier Survivability and the Weapons Effects Simulator.
The LFC construction plan aligns with departmental priorities and the Environment Program has made great strides in legal compliance and in respecting due diligence. Escalating infrastructure maintenance costs are challenging funding levels and significant progress must be made to stop the further deterioration of army realty assets. The definition of infrastructure encompasses the clearance of unexploded ordinance at legacy sites and is expanding to include sites declared surplus.
The new CF vision is very much enabled by aerospace power capabilities. Canada's air force is transforming and will continue to ensure that transformation activities result in more effective, relevant and responsive aerospace power capabilities for the CF.
Air force priorities include generating and maintaining the CF's capability to meet Canada's domestic commitment to North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD), national Search and Rescue (SAR), and other integrated CF operations at home and abroad.
The CF-18 Hornet supports a constant NORAD Alert posture and as part of the Air Expeditionary Unit (AEU), will be ready for deployment for worldwide taskings on notice. The ability to meet both of these commitments is interrelated. The CC-130 Hercules, the CC-150 Polaris and the new CC-177 GlobeMaster III fleets include the capability to provide air-to-air re-fuelling and have a dual-role in support of air defence.
The air force will continue to provide the capability to respond to aeronautical and maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) incidents in all parts of Canada and its internationally agreed SAR regions. Domestic SAR continues to be provided by the CH-149 Cormorant, the CC-115 Buffalo, the CC-130 Hercules and the CH-146 Griffon aircraft in Trenton (OP STARFISH).[10] The air force will generate forces to meet the CF SAR mandate while phasing in a new Fixed Wing SAR aircraft. Over the same period, the air force will provide the capability to render humanitarian assistance and conduct DART activities anywhere in the world; provide the capability to assist civil authorities in Aid of the Civil Power (ACP) operations; and aid in an air evacuation of Canadians from areas threatened by imminent conflict, in permissive and non-permissive environments.
In its strategic airlift role, the delivery of two CC-177 GlobeMaster III aircraft will enable the CF to deploy this new capability by flying missions in support of operations in Afghanistan. Delivery of the remaining two airframes is expected by April 2008. The CC-177 aircraft are expected to have full operational capability by summer of 2009.
Tactical airlift capability is provided by the CC-130 Hercules aircraft. The CC-130 fleet currently generates an Air Expeditionary Unit (AEU) committed to a Joint Task Force in Afghanistan. The tactical CC-130s, which are nearing the end of their operational life, will be replaced with the CC-130J aircraft. First aircraft delivery should be not later than 2010, with Initial Operating Capability (IOC) expected by fall 2011. Delivery of all aircraft should be achieved no later than 2012 with Full Operational Capability (FOC) projected for winter 2013.
Building on the experience gained through the operational employment of CU-161 Sperwer Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in Afghanistan, the CF will increase the use and expand the roles of that capability. The deployed CU-161 Sperwer capability will be maintained until February 2009. As part of the plan to advance CF airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance and Control (ISR&C) capabilities, the CF plans the acquisition of proven, capable surveillance and strike capabilities. This will include the acquisition of UAVs under a DND UAV acquisition program, and the continued modernization and structural upgrades to the majority of the CP-140 Aurora aircraft fleet until such time as a future replacement capability is acquired.
The CP-140 Aurora long-range patrol aircraft and ship-borne CH-124 Sea King helicopters will continue to support maritime operations. The CH-124 Sea King will be replaced with the CH-148 Cyclone helicopter, with delivery dates to be determined. The Government has recently been informed by the prime contractor of a delay in the planned delivery date for the CH-148 Cyclone helicopter. Government representatives are currently conducting a detailed review of all aspects of the contractor's schedule to determine how to minimize the impact of these delays and to ensure that they will not affect the key performance and airworthiness requirements of the CF.
The CP-140 Aurora provides limited long-range northern sovereignty patrol capability as well as maritime air support to the navy and other government departments. The CP-140's traditional Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) focus will be reduced in order to develop the overall ISR&C capability within current resources.
A single Combined Forces Air Component Command (CFACC), located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, coordinates and tasks all air support to Canada COM and the subordinate Joint Task Forces (JTF), including Joint Task Force North (JTFN).
Air Command will continue to maintain the capability to provide forces able to operate as part of a multi-national coalition force, up to and including, mid-level joint and combined operations. These aerospace capabilities will be able to operate anywhere in the world and have the capacity to provide vanguard components of the Main Contingency Force for UN Operations. Moreover, the air force will continue to provide personnel to various NATO headquarters and continuously provide aircrews and other personnel to serve in the NATO Airborne Early Warning System, participate in NATO training and exercises, and provide the opportunity for allied air forces to conduct training in Canada.
As per the MND announcement on 20 July 2007, an Air Expeditionary Wing (2 Wing) will be established in Bagotville, Québec. 2 Wing will enable the rapid and decisive expeditionary capability in Canada, North America or abroad. An initial cadre will be in place in Bagotville in the summer of 2008 and an IOC will be in place by 2011.
To enable rapid capability development, Air Command created the CF Aerospace Warfare Centre. This unit will serve as the engine of air force transformation and will continue to work closely with other centres of excellence and deployable forces to develop aerospace power doctrine, explore new concepts, and make best use of lessons learned to improve the effective evolution of aerospace power. The air force is also leveraging new technologies to deal with asymmetric threats and will increasingly use space-based technology, such as satellites for beyond-line-of-sight communications.
Realizing that CF realty assets are deteriorating, Air Command will also direct activities to enhance and rebuild its infrastructure and facilities. The equivalent of 1.3 percent of the realty replacement cost on maintenance and repair activities undertaken in fiscal year 2006-2007 will be gradually increasing to 1.7 percent in fiscal year 2008-2009 and to 2 percent in fiscal year 2009-2010.
The Canadian Forces Joint Headquarters (CF JHQ) is a rapidly deployable integrated, high readiness command and control team allocated to CEFCOM. It plans, reconnoiters and executes CF tasks by either utilizing its own resources or by employing Environmental Command generated and assigned forces.
CANSOFCOM will continue to provide task tailored Special Operations Task Forces (SOTF) that generate a broad spectrum of agile SOF capabilities at high readiness to support CANADA COM, CEFCOM, NATO and other allies as directed by the Government of Canada. Their self-contained and comprehensive nature will ensure that they can respond immediately to threats at home and abroad. CANSOFCOM will be a strategic asset; conceived, built and honed for high risk tasks. In the Domestic security environment, it will complement the CF's role as the force of last resort by offering specific capabilities that no other agency can muster.
In the campaign against terrorism, it will be capable of applying subtle, discrete and surgically-precise kinetic and non-kinetic effects under the most hostile, difficult or politically sensitive conditions. CANSOFCOM-generated high-readiness task-tailored SOTFs will also be interoperable, and capable of operating in parallel with national and/or multinational domestic or mission-specific deployed task forces.
CANSOFCOM will continue to develop initiatives and programs, as well as an evolving force structure and capability with the capacity to provide the requisite direct effects in support of operations. Constant situational awareness will be maintained by a robust command structure and comprehensive command relationships with other commands, as well as the embedding of liaison officers with key CF counterparts and international allies.
The sustainment of current operations in Afghanistan continues to require significant effort. Although it is unlikely that a second major line of operation will emerge in the very near future, CANOSCOM must create the conditions that will enable the support and sustainment of a second theatre of operations.
The transformation of the Canadian Forces (CF) will continue in fiscal year 2008-2009. CANOSCOM will continue to support this effort, adhering to the CDS priorities to make the CF more relevant, responsive and effective. CANOSCOM's ongoing challenge is to provide even better support to CF operations, be they domestic, continental or expeditionary.
CANOSCOM will mount and deploy numerous technical assistance visits (TAVs), Supply Inspection Visits (SIVs), Rotation Supply Assistance Teams (RSATs) and Intermediate Staging Teams (ISTs) to ensure the effective movement into theatre and the efficient and effective support while in theatre of equipment and materiel. In addition, CANOSCOM stands ready to provide effective support to a wide range of domestic and international operational missions.
To maintain constant operational readiness of force elements, the CF will develop the necessary joint, collective training and force generation expertise and capacity to sustain the required forces in the most effective and efficient manner. Training will be monitored and standards measured in order to maintain high standards and to ensure appropriate accountability.
The Strategic Joint Staff will enhance the readiness of integrated capabilities through more centralized:
The following bodies support the development of the CF Integrated Training Plan (CF ITP):
Regular Force
To generate and sustain military personnel capability for operations, at home and abroad and to ensure the sustainability of a viable and effective defence force, the CF recruits people from the civilian population and gives them the training and development they need to become operationally functional. Military personnel management is the complex system that addresses all aspects of recruitment, career management, training and education, health services, compensation, fitness, personnel support and recognition. Given the inherent risks and unique challenges of military service, Military personnel management must provide types and levels of support to CF members and their families that are often unlike those provided by other employers. The increased incidence of casualties of both injured and fallen, at levels not seen since the Korean War, has reinforced our operational and moral imperatives not only to ensure that the appropriate support mechanisms exist, but that they provide members with the confidence that their loved ones are well taken care of in their absence.
Expanding the CF is a national priority and will continue to be both an exciting opportunity and constant challenge to military personnel management. Force expansion has had a significant impact throughout the entire system beginning with the challenges associated with attraction, recruitment, training and supporting an increased volume of CF members and their families. It is imperative in the coming year to identify the mid to longer-term impacts of this growth on the system and address the remaining post-expansion sustainment issues. The Department has instituted innovative approaches, expanded below, to integrate and synchronize ways of conducting business to ensure the success of force expansion goals and objectives.
A key component of the military management system is the conduct and coordination of military personnel research and related analysis of topics and issues affecting the current and future force, based on best practices, evidence-based research and proven analysis techniques. Leading challenges in this area include research and monitoring of attrition, retention, recruiting and critical occupations issues, human dimensions of operations and operational tempo. A strategy undertaken to address these challenges has been the launch of a research and development (R&D) partnership that will leverage military personnel research capabilities through improved access to science and technology-based resources as well as a network of partners in the form of allies, academia, and Canadian Industry.
Recruitment
Effective recruiting is the first step in the generation of defence capability. To recruit the best for the CF, we will connect with Canadians to attract recruits across all geographic and ethnic communities. This is not only the right thing to do; it is fundamental, both for the CF's continued resilience as a national institution and to ensure Canadians connect with the men and women of their armed services. Through a broad range of coordinated activities, the CF will attract and enroll high quality recruits, both full and part-time, through a single, common enrolment, who are representative of Canadian diversity in order to meet the Government-mandated goal of force expansion.[11] A variety of applied research initiatives will be explored in support of these objectives including:
Recruitment is an essential enabler in the development and maintenance of human capability and does not occur without its challenges. CF recruitment, from a total force perspective, has met force expansion enrolment goals and objectives. There remain, however, critical shortages in specific occupations.[12] The total number of distressed occupations has increased from last year and this has occurred due to a combination of factors such as:
Challenges in recruitment can be attributed to a number of external factors including record high levels of employment in Canada, continued increases in Canadians' level of education, a below-replacement birth rate, an aging workforce and labour force growth driven primarily by immigrants. In order to be effective, the CF will have to aggressively position our strengths in relation to our competitors by focusing on our ability as an employer to provide careers that offer an opportunity to make a difference; offer challenging, meaningful work in a diverse environment; and ensure ongoing personal and professional development for all members.
A key initiative in fiscal year 2008-2009 will be Focused Recruiting. This pertains to specific attraction and processing activities for individuals from the Canadian population who are currently under-represented in the CF. The CF is also focused on promoting and encouraging enrolment in occupations where particular recruiting difficulties are experienced. Within this context, CF recruiting has adopted a very aggressive Diversity Outreach Campaign to increase public awareness of the CF's education, training, employment and career opportunities among the Designated Groups - Women, Aboriginal Peoples and Visible Minorities - specifically identified in the Employment Equity Act. Some events in the Diversity Outreach Campaign will include:
In addition to our ongoing outreach programs, the CF will continue to support the RMC-sponsored Aboriginal Opportunity Leadership Year (ALOY), which will provide Aboriginal youth exposure to RMC.
In fiscal year 2008-2009, the following initiatives to support recruiting operations will be fully implemented:
The foregoing recruiting activities ultimately seek to increase the number and diversity of recruits into occupations that are experiencing shortages. The CDS has directed that 70% of applicants be enrolled within 30 days.[13] This standard accounts for difficulties applicants may encounter when they must consult third parties to provide information required by the recruiting process eg.. letter from family doctor or specialist where the response time is generally not within the 30 days. The timeframe begins when the applicant signs the Employment Application Form and ends the moment the applicant is offered a position as a member of the Regular Force.
Training and Education
An important aspect of the CF's ability to generate and sustain forces includes the training and retention of sailors, soldiers, airmen and airwomen. Training and education is a critical enabler for successful operations. To enable rapid response to urgent operational requirements, considerable capabilities and the resources of the CF Individual Training and Education System (CFITES) will continue to provide essential training and education support. This includes the following:
Expanding the Regular and Reserve Forces to meet domestic and international commitments will continue to create challenges for the training system not only to provide a large amount of additional training with constrained resources but also to retain recruits that are representative of the fabric of Canadian society. To address some of these challenges and progress towards achieving expansion targets, Chief Military Personnel will conduct several activities. Key among those will be the stand-up of Royal Military College Saint Jean (RMC Saint Jean) as an independent military educational institution on the campus of the former Collège Militaire Royal (CMR) at Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. Its primary mission will be to deliver a two-year Collège d'enseignement général et professionnel (CÉGEP) program with a capacity of 200 candidates and four program pillars: Academic, Profession of Arms, Physical Fitness, and Bilingualism.
Health Services
Change in Frequency and Process of Periodic Health Assessments (PHA). Canadian Forces Health Services will introduce an evidence-based, enhanced PHA approach that will improve the common health-care management system for all members and make pre- and post-deployment screenings more efficient and effective. By increasing the frequency of periodic assessments so that all personnel have a recent assessment, and decreasing the complexity of pre- and post-deployment assessments, it is anticipated that better quality assessment and surveillance of force health issues will result.
Mental Health. The Rx2000 Mental Health initiative has a project deadline of 31 March 2009. The CF Health Services will work towards the achievement of end state staffing with the addition of 218 new mental health positions across the country. To date 101 of these positions have been staffed. For the provision of consistent mental health practices, a comprehensive set of web-based policies and procedures, based on the new mental health model, will be put in place. Completion of the new Mental Health clinic in Shilo, Manitoba, is scheduled for fiscal year 2008-2009;
Montfort Hospital Partnership. The CF has entered into a contract with the Montfort hospital to relocate all components of the National Capital Region (NCR) clinic from its Smyth Road location into a long-term leased location at the Montfort hospital facility. The construction of the new building on the Montfort site is scheduled for completion in June 2008 and the complete relocation of equipment and services is anticipated for February 2009. [15]
Accreditation. In May 2008, the independent Canadian Council for Health Services will survey the CF Health Services Headquarters Quality Improvement Section and three CF health clinics, namely Comox, Esquimalt, and St. Jean for accreditation. Seven additional CF clinics will be working towards achievement of their accreditation in May 2009, namely Winnipeg, Shilo, Edmonton, Cold Lake, Kingston, Ottawa and Trenton.
In response to the needs of the CF and in cooperation with the faith communities in Canada, the Chaplain Branch is developing an approach to multi-faith ministry, which is unique within the world. Currently, Muslim, Jewish, and lay and ordained Christian chaplains, as well as advisors from other faith groups and the Aboriginal communities work collegially, often in uncharted waters, to support all CF members and their families. This is an important step for the Chaplain Branch and is a new capability for the CF to provide spiritual support, pastoral services and ethical advice to all members and their families, irrespective of religious beliefs.
The CF has a culture of health and fitness that is integral to military service and underpins human capability. The health issues affecting Canadians are attributed to low fitness levels, high rates of obesity, and growth in chronic illnesses such as diabetes and asthma and they present similar challenges for the CF. A less fit and healthy population is likely to result in a substantially changed pool of applicants from which the CF must draw and build. To ensure that the CF continues to maintain its high level of fitness and readiness, the CF is developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy that supports the promotion of a lasting healthy lifestyle.
The strategy also seeks to establish occupational fitness standards for the air force, army, navy and Special Forces to develop and sustain a CF that is physically, mentally and socially fit.
The following represent major milestones:
Retention is the end of a continuum that begins with the attraction and recruitment process followed by training and successful employment. The desired effect is to have the right amount of people, in the right job at the right time in their careers so that the CF is capable to meet its mission. A key to achieving this effect is to maintain a healthy balance between attrition (the number of people who exit the CF) and recruitment (the number of new people needed in the CF). Successful employment for CF members includes being adequately prepared to do their job and effectively supported by a healthy work and home environment. Military personnel management is responsible for the oversight of many of the programs and initiatives that effect successful employment of CF members and contribute to the success of the Defence Priorities. Ultimately, the cumulative effects of all support activities contribute to retention of highly skilled and trained CF members.
Attrition is an important element of force renewal. Some attrition is essential to ensuring the continuous flow of new recruits through to the most senior officers and non-commissioned members. What constitutes problematic attrition will vary across time and circumstances. Any amount of unexpected attrition in an understrength or very small occupation will be problematic. As well, training requirements from enrolment to being ready for operations can vary from 18 months to seven years. Unexpected attrition, in occupations having extended training and experience requirements, will have greater impact than would the same rate of attrition in an occupation having a shorter training period. The CF has established a number of indicators designed to ensure early identification of negative trends and to ensure appropriate intervention is taken in a timely manner. When attrition increases, high-level reviews are conducted to better identify whether or not it is a trend or an explainable 'blip'. If a trend develops, more detailed surveys for problem identification are undertaken and intervention strategies are developed where warranted.
Key activities for fiscal year 2008-2009 will include:
Care and Employment of the Injured, the Fallen and their Families. Care and Employment of the Injured, the Fallen and their Families is the highest priority within Chief Military Personnel. Canadians have witnessed, over the past year, the professionalism of the CF not only as a fighting force, but also in caring for its fallen and their families. A number of activities, including casualty and family support in all phases -pre-, during and post-deployment in order to alleviate deployment-related stress for service personnel and families, are being progressed in fiscal year 2008-2009. As risks continue to exist for our men and women serving in hostile regions of the world, it is crucial to ensure the mechanisms for repatriation, support for members and families and recovery function effectively.
Service Integration. Service integration remains the highest priority for the military personnel management system. An array of casualty and family support policies and programs intended to support commanding officers in meeting their obligation of care to members is extremely diverse and complex and involves close collaboration between military personnel management and Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) at the base/wing/unit level. It is essential to ensure timely, effective and appropriate assistance to individual members and their families in negotiating the recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration processes. The inaugural CF Care of the Injured and Fallen Lessons Learned Symposium - February 2008 - will be a forum to discuss results and plan related activities to enhance the current program and service framework which will be implemented in fiscal year 2008-2009.
Health Care to the Injured. The CF Health Services must provide excellent care for ill and injured CF members returning from deployment. The goal must be to maximize the injured member's recovery and rehabilitation in a collaborative and multi-disciplinary manner.
DND/VAC Program Harmonization. Programs within VAC, as well as services and treatments included in the CF Spectrum of Care, will be reviewed and harmonized as appropriate.
Case Management Phase III. Following a joint DND/VAC process mapping of casualty support case management, a standardization program for complex case management will be instituted to address seamless Case Management between DND and VAC. The goal will be to increase current capacity for a smooth transition from the CF.
Operational Stress Injuries (OSI) are defined as those that injure the mind or the spirit. Those wounds can also prove fatal. Therefore, one of the integral parts of the preparation, support, pre- and post-deployment of our members is Operational Stress Injury Social Support (OSISS). In fiscal year 2008-2009, a new initiative to manage and operate a national peer support network for members, veterans and families dealing with OSI will be enhanced. This initiative seeks to improve the chances of full rehabilitation and functioning for members with an OSI.
There are 40 Canadian Military Family Resource Centres (MFRC) located across Canada, the United States and Europe that assist CF families to manage the stresses associated with the unique characteristics of the CF lifestyle.
As the vanguards of family support in CF communities, in fiscal year 2008-2009, the MFRCs will evolve their practice:
The Reserve Force is composed of CF members who enrolled for service other than uninterrupted full-time military service. The Reserve Force has four sub-components: the Primary Reserve, the Supplementary Reserve, the Cadet Instructor Cadre, and the Canadian Rangers.
The Primary Reserve structure includes the Naval Reserve, the Army Reserve, the Air Reserve, the Health Services Reserve and the Legal Reserve. As of April 2008, the Communications Reserve will be integrated into the Army Reserve. In international operations, the role of the Primary Reserve is to augment, sustain and support deployed forces. With respect to domestic operations, the Primary Reserve will continue to conduct coastal operations, air operations, as well as providing the personnel for Territorial Battalions. Some 7,000 reservists are employed full-time in performing staff duties in headquarters, schools and units, continuing to provide a valuable service to the CF. In addition, there are approximately 1,500 reservists employed in support of international and domestic operations.
The growth of the Reserve Force is a government priority. All Primary Reserve establishments are under-strength, and all could conceivably grow in order to satisfy the Government's intentions to increase the overall numbers within the Reserves. Any level of growth must come with a concomitant increase in funding to enable the training and development of these new reservists. The Reserves will continue to connect with Canadians, as well as conduct training and education to progress in the profession of arms. In support of the growth of the Reserve Force investment in training aids such as materiel, information management (IM)/information technology (IT), equipment and facilities are required to ensure their capacity and capability to generate trained reservists. Better and more effective use must be made of e-learning resources that currently exist to allow CF members to complete training online via the Internet or the DND Intranet and to ensure the highest standard of delivery of information is achieved.
The Reserves are committed to providing continued support to deployed operations as well as demonstrating leadership and contribution when called upon for contingency operations at home. Reserve units are located in Canada's communities, and as residents of those communities exercise regularly with local first responders to ensure that when called up in the event of an emergency, they can provide an effective contribution that reduces the effect of the crisis and assists in the return to normal. Fiscal year 2008-2009 will see continued emphasis on exercises at the local level in preparation for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics and Paralympics and renewed emphasis on recruiting to grow the Reserve Force. As Québec City celebrates its 400th anniversary in 2008, this event will see Reserves in support of many different activities.
The Reserve Force is now expected to meet the minimum Physical Fitness requirements of the CF. Physical fitness underpins an individual's ability to achieve readiness for operations. The primary risk to achieving readiness is a lack of investment in resources to equip and train reservists so that they can develop and maintain their combat competencies.
The Environmental Chiefs of Staff (ECS) are responsible to meet the training requirements of their Reserve Forces. The Canadian Defence Academy (CDA) provides education opportunities for reservists to ensure that reservists are as well educated as their Regular Force counterparts. Programs and courses are modularized to be accessible to part-time reservist.
In a letter signed 12 June 2007, the CDS provided clear intent for the CF Reserves. The CDS's Planning Guidance for the Future of the CF Reserves provides the impetus for change within the Primary Reserve. Efforts are now underway to rationalize CF policy with respect to the Primary Reserve to enable transition from full-time service to part-time service and vice versa. These changes are required to more easily integrate Reserve personnel into operations and to ensure Canada's Reserve forces are relevant in the 21st century. Reservists are expected to participate in operations, and be physically and medically fit so that they can respond to crisis situations at home or deploy abroad. The CDS's Planning Guidance for the Future of the CF Reserves may be viewed at <http://www.vcds.forces.gc.ca/vcds-exec/pubs/Reserve-Issues/docs/CDSPlanningGuidance-FutureofCFReservesSIGNED2.pdf>.
The Government has indicated a desire to grow the force, both regular and reserve. In view of current resource realities, Defence has achieved a long-term sustainable amount of 26,000 Reservists. Any achievement of further growth will be contingent upon additional financial resources.
The Naval Reserve provides highly trained, combat-capable sailors for the ships' companies of the navy's Kingston class maritime coastal defence vessels and for coastal operations. The Naval Reserve will continue to recruit and train sailors and grow to established strength while being recognized as the premier Reserve organization and, building upon our heritage, the navy's link to communities across Canada. Their Mission is to generate sailors to support and sustain CF operations.
The total strength of the Naval Reserve stands at 3,870 personnel in all ranks. DND expects the Naval Reserve to reach its approved strength ceiling of 5,100 members by 2015. The Naval Reserves highest priority is to aggressively advance the total strength by expanding its numbers of recruiters at the Naval Reserve Divisions to achieve the 2015 goal.
The Naval Reserve will re-align the regional structure to be more responsive to Canada COM, provide an increased Naval Reserve presence in key national organizations, and ensure key programmes are properly maintained. The on-going transformation of Naval Reserve headquarters will allow greater responsiveness to the formations and to fulfill mandated requirements, such as the Comptrollership Action Plan and Integrated Risk Management.
Canada's Army Reserve (Militia) is organized in 130 units in 110 cities and towns across the country. The roles of the Army Reserve are to provide the framework to mobilize, augment and sustain the Regular Force and serve as a link between the military and civilian communities.
The Army Reserve has successfully expanded to meet its Total Average Paid Strength target of 17,300 soldiers, and will be ready to conduct further expansion as directed. It will continue to provide augmentation to the Regular Force for domestic and international operations, and to backfill Regular Force personnel shortfalls within the army and the CF at all levels of responsibility. These demands will be balanced against the needs of the Army Reserve for its own leadership and management personnel.
Within the context of the army strategy, both the Regular and the Reserve components will go through significant change in the upcoming year, to streamline and improve force generation. This effort will significantly increase Army Reserve's force generation responsibilities, both in terms of depth - by providing reinforcement and of breadth - by providing unique capabilities not available in the Regular component (i.e., chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear response; civil-military co-operation, and psychological operations).
The Communication Reserve is mandated to generate forces and sustain combat-capable communication and information systems (CIS) elements and information operations support elements to augment deployed operations and strategic missions at home and abroad. The Communications Reserve is also providing CIS support to Army Reserve training activities. The Communication Reserve will continue to focus on centralized training locations, currently Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Kingston for occupational training and CFB Shilo for recruit and leadership training until fully integrated into the Army Individual Training System.
The Air Reserve has been an integral part of defence planning throughout the history of the air force. The air force has integrated the highly trained men and women of the Air Reserve into total force (integrated full- and part-time military personnel) units with a single chain of command that supports all aspects of air force operations. Currently, the total strength of the Air Reserve stands at approximately 2,300 personnel in all ranks. The integrated air force structure means that air reservists are readily available for the day-to-day operation of the CF. Air Reserve members are now serving in many of the newly established command organizations, helping to ensure the effective integration of reservists into the new CF structure.
Two core tasks assigned to the CF Health Services Reserve are to provide health services to the Army Reserves during field training exercises, and to sustain the CF Health Services Group domestic and expeditionary commitments. A prime driver of success is the Trained Effective Strength (TES) and therein the capacity of the Reserve Force to meet its obligations. A successful instructional cadre and sufficient notification of flexible course scheduling will significantly influence the TES.
To achieve these elements, an instructional cadre will be developed, a communication plan will be implemented, and work will continue to facilitate the modularization of courses for Regular Force members to improve accessibility for Reserve members. Two primary risks are associated with achieving these initiatives - factors such as personnel availability, course backlogs and other factors that are beyond the control of CF Health Services may delay progress, and existing personnel data on CF members, which is somewhat unreliable, and collection of accurate data difficult.
The planned strength of the JAG Primary Reserve List (PRL) is 90 percent of the JAG PRL Establishment or at 59 of 66 of positions staffed. The PRL legal officer strength is currently at 93.5 percent, or 58 of 62 positions filled. Reserve Force legal officers are employed on Class A service providing legal advice in all areas of military law. They are also employed on Class B (full-time, temporary) service to replace deployed Regular Force legal officers and to advance JAG Transformation. They have been and will continue to be deployed on international operational tours of duty on Class C service.
The Supplementary Reserve is composed of personnel with previous military service who could be recalled for military service in an emergency. Members of the Supplementary Reserve may serve on a voluntary basis, but are not required to perform any duty or training except when placed on Active Service. Defence will implement a new website to advertise employment opportunities for reservists. Wider visibility of CF requirements and employment opportunities will result in an increase of Supplementary Reserve personnel volunteering for service.
The Cadet Instructor Cadre (CIC) is a sub-component of the Reserve Force, consisting of officers who have undertaken, by the terms of their enrolment, to perform such military duty and training as may be required of them. It consists of officers whose primary duty is the supervision, administration and training of cadets 12 to 18 years of age.
The CIC are committed to provide continued support to the Cadet Program, notably ensuring the cadets' safety and welfare while developing in them the characteristics of leadership, citizenship, physical fitness and stimulating an interest in the sea, land and air activities of the CF.
The Canadian Rangers will continue to assert Canada's sovereignty by providing a military presence in sparsely settled, northern, coastal and isolated areas of Canada that cannot be covered by other elements of the CF. The size of the Rangers will increase to approximately 5,000 personnel over a five-year period. This will be achieved through growth within existing Canadian Ranger Patrols and with the establishment of new Patrols where sustainable. Canadian Ranger training and equipment will be refocused to align with their assigned role, mission and tasks which will result in a requirement for additional funding for pay and a modest capital investment to fund an equipment enhancement project over the same six-year period.
Canada has had a Reserve Force Employer Support Program since 1978, which starting in 1992, has been managed by the Canadian Forces Liaison Council (CFLC). The CFLC is a Ministerial Organization of senior civilian business and educational leaders nation-wide, who voluntarily promote the Reserve Force with the sole aim of getting Reservists the Time off to Serve without
penalty. Legislation such as Bill C-40, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code, the Canada Student Financial Assistance Act, the Canada Student Loans Act and the Public Service Employment Act, which is currently at the Senate, reflects the ongoing and evolving role of the CFLC to develop partnerships with employers and foster understanding of the value they gain from employing
reservists. Further information on Bill C-40 can be obtained by accessing <http://www2.parl.gc.ca/HouseBills/BillsGovernment.aspx?
Language=E&Mode=1&Parl=39&Ses=2#C40>.
The Council, which is supported by a military part-time Field Services and full-time Secretariat, conducts programs that target businesses and educational institutions to voluntarily develop their own military leave policies to allow reservists the available time to deploy on CF international and domestic operations, conduct military training, or participate in an exercise, while knowing that they would be able to return to their civilian jobs without penalty once they have completed their Reserve service. The CFLC's priorities for fiscal year 2008-2009 are to advance the following programs:
With the increased numbers of reservists deploying on CF operations, the CFLC must continue to connect at all levels of the chain-of-command to provide reservists and their units with the resources to help them gain the support of local employers. The program's goals are to conduct CFLC presentations and Military Leave Representative training at all reserve units, and to meet with all Areas/Formations/Brigades.
The CFLC will continue to connect with employers and educational institutions by giving them a first-hand view of the quality of military training and benefits that reservists gain. This direct involvement in experiencing the reservists' training helps the employers understand the importance of the ongoing professional development the military offers, which in turn would result in employers granting time off for their reservists and/or have their companies draft military leave policies. The plan is to conduct up to 20 ExecuTreks comprising of a total of 500 guests/employers which would result in all guests signing a statement of support for the Reserve Force and voluntarily drafting military leave policies within their organization.
The RAP program helps prevent conflicts between reservists and employers, and assists in resolution when necessary. The CFLC anticipates that the RAP program will provide direct assistance to the reservist when help is needed the most, to facilitate common ground between the reservist and the employer or educational institution. The best measurement of success is that all cases identified to CFLC are resolved quickly and to the satisfaction of both the reservist and the employer.
Outreach is CFLC's way of telling large numbers of employers and the public about the value of military training for the civilian workplace. Direct mail, trade shows and conferences, magazine articles and speaking opportunities are the ways that CFLC will spread the word to gain employer support for the Reserve Force.
Recognizing employers and educational institutions that have been supportive in granting time off for training and operations is essential in maintaining the Profitable Partnership. Reservists are highly encouraged to show their appreciation by formally thanking their employers and educators by nominating them for an Employer Support Award. The plan is for all provinces to conduct an Awards ceremony, with a goal of having at least 180 nominations.
Force Expansion will continue to create challenges for the CF training system not only to provide a large amount of additional training with constrained resources but also to retain recruits that are representative of the fabric of Canadian society.
To address some of these challenges and achieve Force Expansion targets, we will:
The Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources-Civilian) (ADM (HR-Civ)) Group exists to effectively support the CF in conducting operations by developing and implementing plans, policies and programs to recruit, develop and retain civilians. ADM (HR-Civ) is a service delivery function, responsible to ensure a consistent, cohesive, coherent and integrated approach to civilian human resources management in DND and the CF.
ADM (HR-Civ) activities and plans continue to be developed in line with governmental objectives such as the Clerk of the Privy Council's Public Service Renewal initiative, and with CF/DND strategic plans and priorities. Emphasis will be placed, during fiscal year 2008-2009, on improving the provision of expert and timely advice to DND/CF senior leaders. ADM(HR-Civ) will continue to focus on building people capacity while continually searching for productivity improvements and the means to capitalize on emerging technology.
We will strive to more fully integrate human resources and business planning to develop a unified plan that captures high-level key objectives, performance measures and achievements.
In the strategic HR planning area, more substantive feedback will be provided to senior leaders at regular intervals in the planning cycle. A mid-year civilian Strategic Intake Plan (SIP) - a validation exercise that integrates HR planning and financial management processes - will also be conducted.
Recruitment efforts will continue to be challenged during the coming year in an environment of keen labour competition for talent. Approximately 30% of the civilian population is eligible to retire by 2012. In order to ensure that the Department can recruit and develop the next generation of its civilian workforce, we will need to develop sustainable recruitment/retention strategies and expand our apprenticeship program. The apprenticeship program activities will allow us to hire and train apprentices over the next 5 years with the intention of having them to address the pending retirement wave. In addition, plans to enhance the external recruitment website, and design pilot programs of pooled recruitment for specialized needs areas will be undertaken. Opportunities to improve recruitment will be maximized through the development of electronic tools and supporting processes.
Efforts to establish a corporate succession planning framework, and the ongoing implementation of the departmental retention strategy and apprenticeship framework will continue.
Capability, recruitment and retention are inextricably linked to the imperative to train and foster employee development. In doing this, ADM(HR-Civ) has, and will continue, to synchronize learning with the needs of the CF and the Public Service while fostering leadership at all levels and supporting individual learning plans for all. DND currently boasts a completion rate of 90 percent for individual learning plans.
HR service delivery is an essential support function to the CF, but one that is experiencing the strain of continual high demand. Civilian population growth, high turnover rates, and an aging population have created a demand for more and faster HR services. The existing service delivery model is no longer useful. We will examine alternatives to the current model to achieve a more efficient service. Some of these include enabling employee self-service and capitalizing on new Public Service Modernization Act (PSMA) flexibilities, such as collective staffing. Partnering with CMP with regards to recruitment, outreach, diversity, as well as awards and recognition activities will be explored. New tools and technology will also be explored to enhance service delivery such as an interactive website for resumes, web-enabled recruitment, and an electronic pay card.
ADM(HR-Civ) plans to undertake a number of new initiatives to improve its client service to managers and employees. One such initiative is to create a new service cell in the National Capital Region Service Centre that will focus on self-service improvements (i.e., more web-enabled delivery). A number of services will be made available to employees online using the new technology of HRMS v 8.9, leave self service and online pay.
Defence spending has a significant impact on Canadian jobs and provides other economic benefits to Canada, throughout the country. Canadian aerospace and defence firms have built successful businesses in Canada, across the industrial spectrum, for domestic and global markets. In terms of its impact, total aerospace and defence employment, including maintenance, repair and overhaul, is estimated at 73,000 jobs. The defence industrial base includes aerospace, ammunition, shipbuilding, military vehicles and defence electronics industries. Typical defence industries expenditures in fiscal year 2006-2007 accounted for $3.54 billion.[16] In addition, expenditures of approximately $3.89 billion were spent on "not so typical" defence-related goods and services such as: construction, fuel, transportation, telecommunications and related services and utilities. [17]
The acquisition and support of materiel (the equipment or supplies necessary to equip, operate and maintain defence-related activities) is a considerable proportion of defence spending. DND is the Government's largest materiel manager and, as of 31 March 2007, the Department had a total asset value of $51 billion, with $27 billion related to materiel expenditures (i.e., ships, aircraft and vehicles).[18] In fiscal year 2007-2008, DND will spend approximately $2.4 billion on materiel and services to support the equipment in the Department's inventory.
In terms of fiscal year 2008-2009 priorities, DND will continue to focus on completing the major crown projects arising from the increase in approved capital spending. The Department is taking steps to strengthen the capacity to deliver projects. These include rebuilding DND project management workforce and other specialist staffs and enhancing centres of excellence for major acquisitions through professional development and further standardization of project management and project support tools. DND will also continue to focus on introducing rapid enhancements to soldier survivability, particularly in the area of protection against Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), and quickly fielding new equipment in response to approved operational requirements.
A primary enabler for all aspects of defence planning will be the development and implementation of concrete and justifiable defence planning methodologies to prioritize investment projects through the Defence Investment Strategy. A holistic and integrated investment strategy will improve materiel acquisition programming and prioritization and thereby enhance DND's ability to deliver projects.
Defence will also implement several initiatives to improve the overall acquisition system while continuing to adhere to Parliamentary and Treasury Board rules and processes. The acquisition system will be enhanced by:
Defence will continue to respect approval and oversight processes and the basic tenets of fairness, openness, and transparency continue to be the cornerstone of our acquisition practice.
Defence's key focus in fiscal year 2008-2009 will be to continue investment in core capabilities to ensure that transformation and modernization of the CF progresses as planned. The DND Investment Plan Framework forms the basis of this plan. Following the development of a DND Campaign Plan and Strategic Capability Roadmap, the investment plan is expecting approval by the end of fiscal year 2008-2009.
The following major projects will be seeking expenditure authority for either definition or implementation during the next 12-24 months.
This project will replace the aging Auxiliary Oiler Replenisher class with a vessel capable of supporting not only other ships, but also land and air forces operating from those ships. The Joint Support Ship Project, currently in the definition phase, has two industry teams developing proposals for preliminary ship design, a project implementation plan, and an in-service support plan. Intention is to deliver the first of these multi-role vessels in 2012. These plans will be evaluated, and the team that produces the better plan will be selected to execute the project. Formal effective project approval will be sought in 2008.
The backbone of Canada's navy, the Halifax-class frigates are approaching mid-life and, consequently, require updates not only to ensure their continued operational viability but also to ensure the bridge to the fleet of the future. This project, currently in its first phase of implementation, includes strategic, non-strategic and national procurement projects. The second phase, for which approval will be sought in 2008, will implement the Combat System Integration component of the project. This phase will see the selection of a prime contractor, who will procure, install, and integrate five major combat systems in each of the 12 ships. The first frigate will commence its modernization in 2009.
The Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ship Project will procure six to eight ships capable of operating in the frequently ice-bound waters of Canada's North. Currently in the definition phase, this project is estimated to cost approximately $3.1 billion for the ships and associated infrastructure. Government approval for implementation will be sought in 2009.
This project will deliver a medium- to heavy-lift land-based helicopter to fill the gap in CF tactical aviation mobility capabilities that opened during the 1990s when the CH 147 Chinook was retired. This project entered its definition phase in June 2006, and is expected to seek approval for implementation in 2008. The CH-147 Chinook, manufactured by Boeing, is the preferred airframe. Delivery of up to 16 helicopters is scheduled to begin in 2011. However, in response to the report of the Independent Panel on Canada's Future Role in Afghanistan (Manley Panel), the Department is actively working to select and deploy an interim medium-lift capability as soon as possible.
With the objective of acquiring 15 aircraft to replace the six Buffalo and ten CC-130 Hercules transport aircraft currently used in search and rescue training and operations, this project will allow the Government of Canada to respond effectively to aeronautical and maritime incidents in the Canadian SAR area of responsibility. It is intended that this project proceed into its definition as soon as possible and may be ready for approval in 2008. Delivery of the new fixed-wing SAR aircraft to 19 Wing Comox, 17 Wing Winnipeg, 8 Wing Trenton and 14 Wing Greenwood will begin by fiscal year 2014-2015.
The JUSTAS Project will bring the CF a fleet of medium-altitude Uninhabited Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) capable of overland operations, in Canada and abroad, providing intelligence, reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition information. The principal objective is to procure an integrated and joint interoperable UAV system that includes the air vehicles, sensor suites, communications and infrastructure. The project is aiming to deliver an initial operational capability in 2011. Pending delivery of JUSTAS, Project NOCTUA will provide a leased improved interim UAV capability to support current operations, beginning in 2009 when the Sperwer system becomes no longer supportable. This will address one of the key issues raised by the Independent Panel on Canada's Future Role in Afghanistan (Manley Panel).
The objective of the Utility Transport Aircraft Project is to replace the four CC-138 Twin Otter transports currently in service with up to 12 robust, cost-effective aircraft that meet the requirements of utility airlift in Canada's remote and Arctic regions to increase CF capacity in the North. This capability will be delivered in the form of a new purchased aircraft between 2011 and 2013. The project will enter its definition phase in 2009.
The Integrated Command and Control System (IC2S) Project will develop and implement a command and control information system for the entire CF that will permit effective conduct of all phases of operations in the global security environment of the future. To achieve this aim, the IC2S Project will achieve the following objectives:
The IC2S project will be seeking preliminary project approval in 2008.
The Medium Support Vehicle System (MSVS) project will replace the in-service medium lift logistics trucks that will not be supportable due to parts shortages and ever increasing operations and maintenance costs by 2008. This project will provide medium lift trucks to the operational Field Force, Reserves, air force and Joint units with the capability of administratively transport combat troops and tactically transport cargo and equipment.
Up to 1,500 Standard Military Pattern vehicles, 300 trailers, 300 armour protection systems will be procured. Another 800 Military Commercial off-the-shelf vehicles and 1,000 Special Equipment Vehicle (SEV) kits that encompass, but are not limited to medical, dental, engine repair, communication equipment repair, optics repair, weapons repair etc. will also be procured. The project is currently in its definition phase and will be seeking approval for phased implementation commencing in 2008.
This programme will seek to extend life, replace and modernize the current fleet of land combat vehicles. The programme will consist of several distinct projects to address specific capabilities such as close-combat vehicles, light and medium armoured vehicles, artillery systems and ground based air defence systems. Programme identification is ongoing and approval for the definition phase of this programme will be sought in 2009.
The Tank Replacement Project will seek to replace Canada's aging Leopard C2 tank fleet with a modern, heavily protected, mobile, direct fire support capability. Up to 100 tanks and support vehicles will be procured. This project is in its first phase of implementation and deliveries have commenced. Approval for the next and final phase is planned for 2009.
Accrual Budgeting for Major Capital Projects
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Note:
The capability to conduct operations effectively at home and abroad is provided by efficient, professional maritime, land, air and special operations forces, supported by many partners and agencies. It comprises a variety of activities, including international operations in conjunction with NATO and the UN, continental NORAD operations, and domestic operations, such as surveillance and control of Canadian territory.
Strategic Outcome: Success in assigned missions in contributing to domestic and international peace, security and stability.
Program Activity: Conduct Operations – Total spending Net of Revenues | ||||
Resources ($Thousands) |
Forecast Spending |
Planned Spending |
Planned Spending |
Planned Spending |
Departmental Spending |
2,454,835 |
2,582,092 |
2,638,827 |
2,619,827 |
Capital Spending (included in departmental spending) |
196,508 |
313,998 |
311,557 |
314,500 |
Departmental and Capital Spending - Planned (Net of Revenue in $ thousands)
Departmental Financial Resources by PAA Sub-Activity Level |
Planned |
Planned |
Planned |
Conduct Operations |
|
|
|
Sub Activity: |
|
|
|
Perform Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Activities including through Networks and Collaboration |
934,684 |
943,676 |
941,701 |
Employ Forces to Conduct Domestic and Continental Operations |
478,457 |
488,885 |
482,836 |
Employ Forces to Conduct International Operations |
1,050,960 |
1,085,917 |
1,072,281 |
Allocation of Internal Services |
117,991 |
120,349 |
123,010 |
Total Conduct Operations |
2,582,092 |
2,638,827 |
2,619,827 |
Note:
Capital Financial Resources by PAA Sub-Activity Level (included in Departmental Spending) |
Planned |
Planned |
Planned |
Conduct Operations |
|
|
|
Sub Activity: |
|
|
|
Perform Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Activities including through Networks and Collaboration |
239,930 |
235,612 |
239,834 |
Employ Forces to Conduct Domestic and Continental Operations |
9,729 |
9,729 |
8,574 |
Employ Forces to Conduct International Operations |
53,219 |
53,216 |
51,536 |
Allocation of Internal Services |
11,120 |
12,999 |
14,556 |
Total Conduct Operations |
313,998 |
311,557 |
314,500 |
Note:
The Defence Intelligence function is a critical enabler that supports CF operations, senior Defence and Government of Canada decisions-makers, as well as allies and key domestic and international partners. The Chief Defence Intelligence (CDI) is the DND/CF Authority responsible for the Defence intelligence function.
The CDI's all-source analytical capacity has been eroded in recent years and requires attention in the near-term to maintain support to current operations and strategic decision-making, and to contribute to international partnerships with key allies.
In fiscal year 2008-2009, CDI will complete a study on counter-intelligence, with a view to improving service with respect to national-level and operational requirements. CDI continues to develop a force-generation strategy for counter-intelligence and human intelligence capabilities, which are critical to commanders' situational awareness. In addition to maintaining its counter-intelligence, human intelligence, geospatial intelligence and various other programs, Defence Intelligence will continue to support and contribute to Canada's integrated signals intelligence program, which entails close partnership and program delivery by the Canadian Forces Information Operations Group and the Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC).
In fiscal year 2008-2009, CSEC will continue to evolve its strategic direction to support the Government of Canada's intelligence objectives. CSEC will focus on government priorities regarding security, defence and foreign affairs, including actionable intelligence on foreign terrorists and support for Canada's mission in Afghanistan. CSEC will also provide advice, guidance and services to help protect electronic information and information infrastructures of importance to the Government of Canada. Over the next three years, CSEC will take measures to further enhance performance of its mandate, including improving infrastructure, expanding technological and scientific capabilities, maturing governance, and transforming culture to better support its people.
The Joint Information and Intelligence Fusion Capability (JIIFC) Project will lead to a common operating picture[19] for commanders at all levels. A long-term infrastructure plan for the JIIFC Project is being developed.
The mission of the Marine Security Operations Centres (MSOC) is to generate maritime situational awareness by combining the knowledge and skill sets of the Government departments and agencies involved in marine security. Functioning coastal MSOCs comprised of DND, RCMP, DFO, TC and CBSA personnel are close to achieving Initial Operational Capability in DND facilities in Halifax and Esquimalt. Unresolved legal issues constrain the sharing of some information and intelligence among partners and have hindered the rapid implementation of the project. Efforts to resolve these issues are ongoing. Previous intentions to house the MSOCs in purpose-built facilities have been put on hold due to the rapid escalation of building costs. The effect of this accommodation arrangement on achieving Full Operational Capability (initially planned for 2010) is being re-assessed. Both the Halifax and Esquimalt MSOCs will likely remain housed within existing DND facilities for the foreseeable future.
As the operational headquarters responsible for CF operations in Canada and its approaches, as well as in the United States (except for operations conducted under NORAD) and Mexico, Canada COM will conduct routine and contingency operations within its area of responsibility to detect, deter, prevent, pre-empt and defeat threats and aggression aimed at Canada. These operations span the spectrum of military activity, from the simple provision of personnel and equipment, through complex consequence management operations, to the commitment of combat-capable forces to support the defence of Canada.
Canadian Operational Support Command (CANOSCOM) works in conjunction with Canada COM to develop and implement plans to support domestic and continental operations by deploying high-readiness support capabilities as required. CANOSCOM manages the Canadian supply and ammunition depots as well as the domestic movements system that, together, permit the CF to respond to domestic requirements. As the CF continues to focus on domestic response issues, CANOSCOM will expand the commercial aspects of the transportation system to meet CANADA COM's needs.
In cooperation with other government departments and agencies, Canada COM will contribute to asserting Canada's sovereignty and ensuring the security of Canadians. In this context it will continue to enhance cooperation and foster relationships with Public Safety, the RCMP, Canadian Coast Guard and other security partners. It will also continue to promote the exchange of timely and pertinent information and participate in a wide range of exercises and operations with other government departments and agencies such as OP NANOOK 2008, which will take place in the eastern Canadian Arctic.
In fiscal year 2008-2009, annual domestic and continental interdepartmental table-top exercises will contain a series of scenarios to test Canada's preparedness for the 2010 Vancouver Olympic and Paralympic Games. Canada Com will provide support to other government departments and agencies, in particular Public Safety Canada, in preparing for the Games.
Canada Com will also provide support to other government departments and agencies in the pursuit of broader activities to ensure Canada's national security. In this regard, the CF will continue to provide naval and air capabilities to OP CARIBBE, Canada's mission in support of Joint Interagency Task Force South (JIATF(S)). JIATF(S) is a multi-national mission to counter narcotic trafficking activities in the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, Eastern Pacific and Western Atlantic. The CF will seek to contribute between 60 and 90 ship days and 200 flying hours in support of JIATF(S) operations.
The CF will continue to provide a presence in the three northern territories through Canada COM's regional Commander responsible for the North. The Canadian Rangers, who are to be expanded and their equipment modernized, will continue to conduct regular sovereignty patrols in the region. In addition, the CF will continue to increase both the range and complexity of their joint exercises in the Arctic. The establishment of an Arctic Training Centre in Resolute Bay and a deep-water docking and refueling facility in Nanisivik, the construction of the new Arctic/Offshore patrol ships, and ongoing scientific research into remote surveillance and sensing equipment suitable for northern operations, will further increase the CF' presence and enhance their surveillance capabilities in the Arctic as well as their capacity to support other departments and agencies' activities in the region.
The CF, through Canada COM, will work with their US counterparts to develop and improve the concepts of operations, and command and control structures in North America that will include developing a Combined Defence Plan. To this end, Canada COM, in conjunction with the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and the US Northern Command (NORTHCOM), will continue to conduct bilateral training and exercises.
The Commander Canada COM is responsible for domestic aeronautical and maritime search and rescue (SAR) operations. The air force provides the equipment and personnel for aeronautical incidents, and the Canadian Coast Guard provides marine resources and personnel for maritime incidents. Where and when required in each search and rescue region across Canada, maritime and/or aeronautical responses are accomplished by CF and Canadian Coast Guard personnel working closely in Joint Rescue Coordination Centres.
Security in Canada ultimately begins with stability abroad and the CF have an important role to play in maintaining international peace and security.
The Commander of Canadian Expeditionary Forces Command (CEFCOM) is responsible for the conduct of all overseas operations, including assistance to humanitarian operations, as well as peace support and combat operations.
Through CEFCOM, the CF will support a range of international operations and, should the Government request it, will be prepared to engage in:
The deployable organizations under command of CEFCOM include:
Lessons learned through the conduct of worldwide operations will be applied to make improvements to the effectiveness and efficiency of operations conducted by CEFCOM. In particular, there will be increased focus on:
Beyond the sphere of the CF, CEFCOM will continue to reinforce the whole-of-government aspects of operations abroad, engage our international partners and help build Team Canada.
CEFCOM deployed operations are enabled by Canadian CANOSCOM, who will continue to conduct worldwide support operations, in support of CEFCOM missions. These operations will typically include the deployment of Interim Staging Teams, movement control detachments and other support teams. CANOSCOM will continue to coordinate the force generation of support and technical assistance teams for employment within CEFCOM operations as determined and approved by CEFCOM.
The evolution and development of operational support capabilities necessary to meet current and future support requirements remains a dynamic element of CANOSCOM's role. A key CANOSCOM role is to work with NATO nations and other partners to create better support through collaboration and sharing national capabilities when deployed. This ongoing effort has already resulted in improvements and as CANOSCOM continues to influence key allies, the CF will benefit from the resulting economies of scale for deployed support. An Operational Support Engineering Group was stood up in March 2007 and is pursuing improvements in the CF general support engineering capacity. Also, the newly formed Operational Support Military Police Group expects to stand-up the initial cadre of a Protective Services Unit in 2008 and CANOSCOM is actively engaged in a number of studies examining support concepts and technologies.
Strategic outcome: Good governance, Canadian identity and influence in a global community.
Program Activity: Contribute to Canadian Government, Society and the International Community – Total spending Net of Revenues | ||||
Resources ($ Thousands) |
Forecast Spending |
Planned Spending |
Planned Spending |
Planned Spending |
Departmental Spending |
931,378 |
1,222,855 |
1,283,865 |
1,297,129 |
Capital Spending (included in departmental spending) |
26,231 |
58,083 |
59,734 |
59,341 |
Departmental Financial Resources by PAA Sub-Activity Level |
Planned |
Planned |
Planned |
Contribute to Canadian Government, Society and International Community in Accordance with Canadian Interest and Values |
|
|
|
Sub Activity: |
|
|
|
Provide Advice to the Government of Canada |
78,869 |
77,980 |
78,367 |
Contribute to Canadian Government and Society in accordance with Canadian Interests and Values |
582,833 |
582,806 |
576,478 |
Contribute to the International Community in accordance with Canadian Interest and Values |
472,660 |
532,535 |
549,975 |
Allocation of Internal Services |
88,493 |
90,544 |
92,309 |
Total Contribute to Canadian Government, Society and International Community in Accordance with Canadian Interest and Values |
1,222,855 |
1,283,865 |
1,297,129 |
Note:
Capital Financial Resources by PAA Sub-Activity Level (included in Departmental Spending) |
Planned |
Planned |
Planned |
Contribute to Canadian Government, Society and International Community in Accordance with Canadian Interest and Values |
|
|
|
Sub Activity: |
|
|
|
Provide Advice to the Government of Canada |
1,482 |
1,490 |
1,450 |
Contribute to Canadian Government and Society in accordance with Canadian Interests and Values |
16,526 |
16,733 |
16,228 |
Contribute to the International Community in accordance with Canadian Interest and Values |
31,736 |
31,731 |
30,740 |
Allocation of Internal Services |
8,340 |
9,780 |
10,923 |
Total Contribute to Canadian Government, Society and International Community in Accordance with Canadian Interest and Values |
58,083 |
59,734 |
59,341 |
Note:
National Defence will continue to advise the Government of Canada on defence policy and military matters.
In support of the Minister of National Defence and the Government of Canada, DND, through the Deputy Minister, provides the analytical basis for defence policy options; develops advice on issues affecting Canada's international defence and security; and coordinates national policies with Cabinet, Parliament, other government departments and the public.
Through the Chief of the Defence Staff, the CF advises the Government of Canada on military requirements, capabilities and options, and on the likely consequences of either undertaking or failing to undertake various military activities. With four operational headquarters and the Strategic Joint Staff, the CF are better equipped for the new domestic and international security environment and to provide the Government with timely and more comprehensive military advice.
Through the Deputy Minister and the Chief of the Defence Staff, the Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI) provides a wide range of integrated military and civilian defence intelligence analysis to support decision-making processes. CDI also maintains extensive domestic and international intelligence partnerships, which enable the DND/CF both to benefit from, and contribute to, Canadian and allied intelligence assessments.
The Defence Science and Technology Strategy that is guiding Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC)'s response to CF transformation and to the changes in Canada's defence and security environment, is now well into its implementation phase. Its objective is to maximize the impact of Science and Technology (S&T) on Canada's defence and security priorities.
This will be accomplished by:
The S&T Program, through which much of DRDC's mission is delivered, contains many varied projects, including the following examples:
In response to the Government's commitment to assert Canadian sovereignty in the Arctic, scientists from DRDC are joining forces with leading military, industrial and academic experts and researchers to examine current arctic command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR) issues. Northern Watch, representing the DRDC's contribution to this effort, is a four year project under the auspices of the Technology Demonstration Program (TDP), with a mandate to identify and characterize combinations of sensor and systems that could provide effective surveillance of Canada's Arctic waterways. The three pillars of work involve annual field trials of surface based sensors at navigation chokepoints; studies and simulations of space and surface based sensors for approaches to the Arctic; and knowledge-sharing through annual technical conferences. DRDC is soliciting industry and academic input to the project, and has budgeted $10 million to complete the work.
The biggest threat to Canadians deployed on operations in Afghanistan is the improvised explosive device (IED) - a makeshift bomb. IEDs are terrorists' weapon of choice and have contributed to over 55 percent of recent CF fatalities. They are lethal, simple to make and very difficult to detect.
DRDC is currently in the second phase of a coordinated R&D effort to examine technologies that have the potential to counter this deadly threat. Some results of this work have already been fielded, ensuring improved personal protective equipment and armoured vehicle protection. Enhanced capabilities to detect the IED will be employed in 2008. Ideas from Canadian industry including geo-profiling systems used by police services to catch criminals are also being evaluated. Over the five years of the project, the Counter IED TDP will provide about $10 million in funding to projects that deal specifically with the improvised bomb problem, and allocate about $15 million more to other soldier survivability issues such as mine detection and neutralization, camp defence and vehicle armour.
The CF will foster a sense of pride through the preservation and dissemination of CF history and heritage that collectively cultivates an image of the CF in accordance with Canadian national values and interests. To achieve this, DND will continue to manage the Canadian Military History Gateway, a website with links to the sites of National Defence, Parks Canada, Library and Archives Canada, the National Film Board, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Veterans' Affairs Canada, and the Canadian War Museum. The website and the partner network of sites promote Canadian military history and heritage throughout the world. In addition, the following activities will be progressed in fiscal year 2008-2009:
The National Search and Rescue Secretariat (NSS), established in 1986, provides leadership to the National Search and Rescue (SAR) Program through the Interdepartmental Committee on Search and Rescue (ICSAR). ICSAR includes representatives from central agencies and the federal departments and agencies that provide SAR services. The NSS reports directly to the Minister of National Defence, who is the lead Minister for SAR. The NSS is accountable to the Minister through ICSAR for the development, co-ordination, analysis and review of federal SAR program policies and plans, and for specific program activities. The NSS also provides leadership in enhancing co-ordination between provincial, territorial and federal SAR programs, and advises the Minister on program issues.
ICSAR has adopted the following strategic directions and priorities for the National SAR Program:
To support National SAR Program priorities, the NSS will cooperate with SAR partners in the following activities during fiscal year 2008-2009:
For the financial details of the National SAR Program and the National Search and Rescue Secretariat, refer to Table 6 in Section III. More information about the NSS is available online at the following address: <http://www.nss.gc.ca/>.
The Ombudsman's office (OMB) acts as a direct source of information, referral and education for the men and women of the CF, employees of National Defence, military families and other constituents. The office helps individuals access existing channels of assistance or redress when they have a complaint or concern. The office also investigates complaints and serves as a neutral third party on matters related to the Department of National Defence and the CF and, when necessary, reports publicly on these issues.
The OMB will continue to contribute to substantial and long-lasting improvements to the overall quality of life of military members, civilian employees, Defence families, and other constituents.
Priorities of the OMB in fiscal year 2008-2009 will be:
Defence is committed to a workplace that promotes equitable treatment and respect in a diverse environment. The successful recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce in the CF is of utmost importance. As such, Defence continues to improve efforts in the areas of diversity, employment equity (EE), official languages (OL) and alternative dispute resolution.
Chief Military Personnel Group (CMP) will continue to monitor the implementation of the CF Employment Equity (EE) Plan.[20] The CF EE Plan can be viewed at: <http://hr3.ottawa-hull.mil.ca/dmgiee/ee/docs/English/CF_EE_Plan_e.pdf>. The expected result is improved representation for visible minorities and Aboriginals by fostering inclusive cultural change initiatives and by facilitating career development of Designated Group Members.
In addition, CMP will conduct an extensive OL policy review to reflect the new strategic intent as outlined in the National Defence Official Languages Program Transformation Model.
CF and DND formal workplace conflict resolution mechanisms will be aligned with the informal Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism to make ADR the default option for dealing with workplace conflicts will strengthen the leadership competency and departmental capacity for dealing with workplace conflicts as the lowest level possible. ADR skills will be incorporated into training for those going on operational deployments.
The Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources-Civilian) Group (ADM(HR-Civ)) will continue to coordinate and manage the provision of statutory second language training within DND as a result of bilingual non-imperative staffing.
ADM(HR-Civ) will also conduct an Employment Systems Review (ESR) leading up to the next Corporate EE Action Plan. An exhaustive workforce analysis will follow to orient the ESR findings. The resulting recommendations will fuel the development of an updated EE plan that will contain measures to address the barriers to employment of designated group members at DND.
A fundamental element in Canada's proud military tradition is to recognize loyalty, honour and actions above and beyond the call of duty. Public recognition ensures that Canadians understand and continue to appreciate the dedication of our men and women in uniform. From a CF perspective, recognizing CF members contributes to retention and instills continued pride in, and loyalty to, the organization.
The Canadian Cadet Program is a federally sponsored national training program for youth between the ages of 12 and 18, conducted by Defence in partnership with the Navy Cadet League, the Army Cadet League and the Air Cadet League. The leagues recruit cadets, and organize accommodation and sponsors for each cadet unit. The CF provides personnel from the Regular Force, the Primary Reserve and more specifically, members of the CIC (Cadet Instructor Cadre). The CF also provides uniforms, some infrastructure and other support services such as airlift.
The Cadet Program will be:
Approximately 58,200 young Canadians will benefit from cadet training from September to June. This will include some 1.7 million training days. Approximately 23,300 cadets will be selected to attend national activities such as biathlon or marksmanship or one of the 24 Cadet Summer Training Centres located across the country either as trainees, or as Staff Cadets in leadership roles.
The Junior Canadian Rangers (JCR) Program is for approximately 3,300 youth between the ages of 12 to 18 years. 111 JCR Patrols are located in communities that have Canadian Rangers. The JCR Program provides structured youth activities promoting traditional cultures and lifestyles in remote and isolated communities of Canada.
The JCR Program is conducted in collaboration with local committees of adult community members who are, in many cases, supported directly by the band, hamlet or municipal council. The community provides a location for training, screens potential volunteers and instructors, and schedules training activities. The CF provides uniforms, training, financial and administrative support to the JCR Program, and CF Regular Force and Primary Reserve personnel assist in the delivery and evaluation of JCR training during regular visits and field training exercises. The CF also provides Canadian Rangers with opportunities to serve as program developers, leaders, facilitators, and supervisors.
In fiscal year 2008-2009, the JCR Program will include some 75,600 local training days for 3,600 Junior Canadian Rangers and 5,460 enhanced training days to its 780 leaders, facilitators, supervisors and program developers.
DND and the CF contribute to the international community in accordance with Canadian interests and values through military operations abroad, bilateral and multilateral activities, industrial defence cooperation, scientific and technological cooperation, and the provision of military training assistance.
In a globalized and unpredictable security environment, the best way to prevent threats from reaching our borders is to address them at their source. In addition, working to bring peace, good governance, and development to less fortunate parts of the world reflects Canadian values.
The CF will continue to deploy in support of international operations abroad. For example, CF personnel will continue to serve on missions in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. In addition to the mission in Afghanistan, Defence will continue to support international efforts to implement peaceful solutions to the crises in Darfur and the Sudan, through the African Union/United Nations Hybrid operation in Darfur (UNAMID), with CF personnel and the continued loan of armoured vehicles to troop contributing countries, as well as the United Nations Mission in the Sudan (UNMIS).
Defence contributes to several multilateral and bilateral organizations that are both aligned with our national values and serve as mechanisms through which we can advance and protect our interests on the international stage. NATO and North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) are central pillars of Canadian foreign and defence policy and the CF will continue to take part in operations led by these organizations. In addition, National Defence will continue to contribute funding and personnel to support the command structures and common-funded programs of the Alliance and NORAD.
Over the next year, officials from Canada and the United States (US) officials will continue to explore ways to improve the defence and security of North America by further enhancing bilateral coordination, training, plans, and other initiatives between Canada Com and NORTHCOM, including the refinement of a comprehensive Combined Defence Plan. Officials will also work to further develop the concept of operation for NORAD's maritime warning mission.
In addition, Defence will work with other organizations, such as the European Union, the African Union, and the Organization of American States, to further global stability and promote Canada's values abroad. For example, Defence will support Canada's engagement in the Americas by hosting the 2008 Conference of Defence Ministers of the Americas.
In fiscal year 2008-2009, Defence will seek to enhance cooperation with our allies, such as being involved in the development of the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program, a US-led collaborative effort to produce an affordable, next-generation, multi-role aircraft. In addition, Defence will continue to explore opportunities to cooperate with the US under the Security and Prosperity Partnership. DND will also continue to promote Canada's financial, industrial and policy interests through NATO working groups and programs.
The involvement of Defence Research and Development Canada in numerous international defence science and technology working groups and collaborative research fora facilitates the exchange of knowledge, and heightens Canada's profile on the world stage as a leader in scientific and technical innovation. These fora include the Technical Co-operation Program - an international research forum made up of Canada, the US, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand - and the NATO Research and Technology Organization. In the fall of 2006, DRDC and Public Safety Canada jointly established the DRDC Centre for Security Science, which fosters interdepartmental collaboration on security-related technology and liaises with the US Department of Homeland Security.
MTAP promotes Canadian interests and values abroad and contributes to international peace and security, by providing language courses, professional development (including command and staff courses), and peace support operations training to over 60 member countries. In fiscal year 2008-2009, MTAP will continue to work in cooperation with other allies to build and enhance peace support and capacity-building training initiatives in line with CF strategic objectives.
For additional information on the MTAP Program see Section III Table 9c: Detail Narrative on Transfer Payments Programs over $5 million or visit the TBS website at: <http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/rpp/2008-2009/info/info-eng.asp>.
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Defence actively contributes to all Government of Canada Outcomes. The following table provides a summary of the linkages between Defence Strategic Outcomes and Government of Canada Outcomes. Additional details on past contributions of Defence can be obtained on the Canada's Performance and the 2006-2007 Defence Departmental Performance Report websites.
Government of Canada Strategic Outcomes |
National Defence’s Strategic Outcomes |
||
Canadian’s Confidence that DND/CF has relevant and credible capacity to meet Defence and Security commitments |
Success in assigned missions in contributing to domestic and international peace, security and stability |
Good governance, Canadian identity and influence in a global community |
|
Economic Affairs |
|
|
|
· Income security and employment for Canadians |
◘ |
|
|
· An innovative and knowledge-based economy |
◘ |
|
n |
· A clean and healthy environment |
◘ |
|
|
Social Affairs |
|
|
|
· Healthy Canadians |
◘ |
|
|
· Safe and Secure communities |
n |
n |
◘ |
· A diverse society that promotes linguistic duality and social inclusion |
◘ |
|
◘ |
· A vibrant Canadian culture and heritage |
|
|
n |
International Affairs |
|
|
|
· A safe and secure world through international cooperation |
◘ |
n |
n |
· Global poverty reduction through sustainable development |
|
◘ |
|
· A strong and mutually beneficial North American partnership |
n |
n |
n |
· A prosperous Canada through global commerce |
◘ |
|
|
Government Affairs |
|
|
◘ |
1. SDS Departmental Goal: Since its first Sustainable Development Strategy (SDS) was tabled in Parliament, Defence has focused on the overarching goal of integrating environmental considerations into decision-making at every level of the organization. Our environmental vision, as set out in the 2006 version of the Defence SDS, as well as the Defence Administrative Order and Directive 4003-0, reiterate the SDS departmental goal. The Defence SDS explains in detail the nature and extent of the integration of environmental considerations in DND. |
2. Federal SD Goal including Greening of Government Operations (GGO) goals: Implementation of the fourth iteration of our SDS began on April 1st 2007. Defence focuses equally on all of the goals, objectives and targets (or commitments) made in the SDS in order to achieve sustainability within the organization. Our efforts are focused on four strategic commitments, each supported by measurable and time-bound sub-commitments (targets). The four strategic commitments are to:
Each of these strategic commitments relates to one or more federal SD goals (specifically the GGO element of those goals). A detailed crosswalk establishing the linkages is included in the Defence SDS at Table 4, page 33 of the document which is available on the Internet at: http://www.admie.forces.gc.ca/dge/SDS/SDS2006_e.htm. |
3. Performance Measure from current SDS Defence strategic commitments are supported by a total of 16 sub-commitments that provide concrete indications of the Department's progress toward achievement of the strategic commitments. Each of these sub-commitments comprises a concise statement of the desired end state (example, Strategic Commitment 4.2, Reduce the long-term impact of releases to the environment) supported by objective indicators (Increase the recovery of lead by 5% from the 2003-2004 baseline) and supporting actions (Screen backstop material on small arms ranges to recover metal fragments; Investigate the use of alternate backstop/bulletstop designs that facilitate metal recovery). These sub-commitments or targets are set out in detail in Table 1, page 23 of the Defence SDS document. In addition, Guidance sheets to support each of the sub-commitments have been produced to provide those responsible for implementing the target with the name and coordinates of a subject-specific expert for each target, the definition and scope of the sub-commitment, an action plan for achieving it, and a template to ensure uniform data collection. |
4. Department's Expected Results for fiscal year 2008-2009 As noted above, each of the four strategic commitments is supported by a number of specific sub-commitments, which are measurable, time-bound targets that, taken together, will result in the successful achievement of the commitments. Since the Department's commitments are largely multi-year in nature (i.e., exceeding the three-year reporting cycle of the SDS process), the targets cannot be precisely measured as an annual percentage of completion. Rather, the data reported annually through the chain of command is analyzed and graded as: target exceeded ((if the three-year goal has been achieved before completion of the three-year cycle); target met (applicable only at the end of each three-year cycle); target on track (where progress in a given year indicates that the target can be met for the three-year reporting); or progress unsatisfactory (where analysis indicates that meeting the target will be problematic based on evaluation of the data submitted through the annual reporting exercise). The Department expects to report target on trackfor each of the 16 targets that support our strategic commitments for fiscal year 2008-2009. In addition, the Department monitors the untargeted performance of an additional four activities that are of continuing interest to the sustainable development community. This exercise provides the data that may be required for government-wide reporting, and allows Defence to identify unexplained and significant variances that would warn of the need for corrective action up to and including re-introducing the activity as a targeted activity in a future SDS. |
($ Thousands) |
FY 2007-2008 |
FY 2008-2009 |
||
Operations |
Full DND Cost |
Incremental |
Full DND Cost |
Incremental DND Cost |
Africa |
||||
IMATT – OP SCULPTURE (Sierra Leone) |
1,826 |
450 |
1,773 |
723 |
MONUC – OP CROCODILE (DRC) |
1,704 |
350 |
2,008 |
654 |
UNAMIS – OP SAFARI (Khartoum, Sudan) |
5,575 |
1,500 |
11,669 |
8,216 |
AMIS – OP AUGURAL (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) |
24,918 |
23,300 |
43,765 |
42,803 |
Sub-Total |
34,023 |
25,600 |
59,215 |
52,396 |
Arabian Gulf Region and South West Asia |
|
|
|
|
OP ALTAIR (South-west Asia) |
13,731 |
6,500 |
155,480 |
73,600 |
OP ARGUS (Afghanistan/Kabul) |
3,639 |
1,500 |
4,110 |
2,239 |
OP ATHENA – ISAF NATO (Afghanistan) |
2,568,231 |
1,077,000 |
2,403,692 |
1,008,000 |
OP ARCHER – OEF (Afghanistan) |
4,463 |
1,000 |
2,385 |
1,000 |
Sub-Total |
2,590,064 |
1,086,000 |
2,565,667 |
1,084,839 |
Americas and the Caribbean |
|
|
|
|
OP FOUNDATION (US CENTCOM Tampa) |
1,566 |
500 |
816 |
510 |
MINUSTAH – OP HAMLET (Haiti) |
713 |
80 |
730 |
215 |
Sub-Total |
2,279 |
580 |
1,546 |
725 |
Europe |
|
|
|
|
OP BRONZE (Bosnia) (NATO) |
1,246 |
180 |
1,111 |
265 |
OP SEXTANT – (NATO) |
17,956 |
8,500 |
27,779 |
13,150 |
Sub-Total |
19,202 |
8,680 |
28,890 |
13,415 |
Middle East |
|
|
|
|
MFO (Multinational Force & Observers) – OP CALUMET (Sinai) non-UN |
3,734 |
500 |
3,341 |
901 |
UNTSO – OP JADE (Middle East) |
1,228 |
90 |
1,122 |
215 |
OP PROTEUS (Jerusalem) |
784 |
350 |
1,385 |
360 |
UNFICYP – OP SNOWGOOSE (Cyprus) |
176 |
50 |
148 |
50 |
OP GLADIUS (Syria) |
488 |
50 |
303 |
65 |
Sub-Total |
6,410 |
1,040 |
6,299 |
1,591 |
Common Costs |
|
|
|
|
Others (expenses related to more than one mission) |
550 |
550 |
500 |
500 |
Sub-Total |
550 |
550 |
500 |
500 |
Total: Operations |
2,652,528 |
1,122,450 |
2,662,117 |
1,153,466 |
UN Revenue |
UN/MFO |
Est UN revenue to CRF |
Est UN/MFO revenue to DND |
|
Revenues/Recoveries |
114 |
558 |
16 |
9,068 |
The following tables can be found on the Treasury Board Secretariat website at <http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/rpp/2008-2009/info/info-eng.asp>.
Primary Reserve Planned Expenditures
Primary Reserve Full Cost Estimate
The Primary Reserve accounts for 6.5% of the total Defence Services Program. The costs are divided into four categories: direct, indirect, attributed and capital costs. This method of reporting is intended to provide greater clarity on the makeup of the total costs of the Primary Reserve.
Direct expenditures include funds specifically budgeted for the Primary Reserve such as pay, travel and goods and services which are locally procured.
Indirect expenditures reflect the Primary Reserve share of departmental resources, which are controlled centrally. Included are ammunition, equipment operating costs, clothing and the cost of maintaining facilities such as armouries.
Attributed expenditures are departmental overhead costs, which are allocated, for reporting purposes, to all activities including the Primary Reserves. In reality, these costs do not vary directly as a function of activity and would largely be incurred whether the Primary Reserve existed or not.
Capital expenditures are shown for the year in which payments have been made, and do not reflect an amortization of cost over the life of the asset. The capital expenditures can vary significantly from one year to the next, depending on priorities established within the capital equipment plan and the cash flow requirements of individual projects.
Type of Expenditure ($Thousands) |
Forecast |
Planned |
Reserve Pay2 |
584,350 |
582,730 |
Regular Support Staff |
127,961 |
134,836 |
Reserve Operating |
86,973 |
90,278 |
Subtotal Direct |
799,284 |
807,844 |
Ammunition |
29,156 |
29,160 |
Equipment Usage |
63,849 |
65,835 |
Clothing |
14,816 |
15,053 |
Facility Operating3 |
40,957 |
29,654 |
Subtotal Indirect |
148,778 |
139,702 |
Base Support |
214,325 |
219,864 |
Training |
4,248 |
4,352 |
Subtotal Attributed |
218,573 |
224,216 |
Subtotal Primary Reserve |
|
|
Operating |
1,166,635 |
1,171,763 |
Dedicated Capital4 |
4,832 |
15,547 |
Shared Capital5 |
12,508 |
30,131 |
Subtotal Capital |
17,340 |
45,678 |
Total Primary Reserve Costs1 |
1,183,975 |
1,217,441 |
Notes:
Financial Resources ($ 000's) by Fiscal Year |
Forecast |
Planned |
Planned |
Planned |
Vote 1 - Salary and Personnel 1 |
142,759 |
130,986 |
130,986 |
130,986 |
Vote 1 - Operating and Maintenance 2 |
70,652 |
68,840 |
65,833 |
63,194 |
Sub-total Vote 1 |
$213,411 |
$199,826 |
$196,819 |
$194,180 |
Vote 5 - Capital 2 |
54,151 |
42,946 |
46,837 |
64,386 |
Grand total |
$267,562 |
$242,772 |
$243,656 |
$258,566 |
Notes:
Financial Resources ($ 000's) by Fiscal Year |
Forecast |
Planned |
Planned |
Planned |
Vote 1 - Salary and Personnel 1 |
5,606 |
5,900 |
5,527 |
5,527 |
Vote 1 - Operating and Maintenance |
3,024 |
2,595 |
2,584 |
2,622 |
Sub-total Vote 1 |
$8,630 |
$8,494 |
$8,110 |
$8,149 |
Vote 5 - Capital |
153 |
153 |
155 |
158 |
Grand total |
$8,783 |
$8,647 |
$8,266 |
$8,307 |
|
|
|
|
|
Corporate Account |
|
|
|
|
Vote 1 - Crown Liabilities |
225 |
229 |
232 |
236 |
Grand Total |
$9,008 |
$8,876 |
$8,498 |
$8,542 |
Note:
Financial Resources ($ 000's) by Fiscal Year |
Forecast |
Planned |
Planned |
Planned |
Vote 1 - Salary and Personnel 1 |
4,158 |
4,095 |
4,095 |
4,095 |
Vote 1 - Operating and Maintenance |
1,801 |
1,832 |
1,859 |
1,887 |
Sub-total Vote 1 |
$5,959 |
$5,927 |
$5,954 |
$5,982 |
Vote 5 - Capital 1 |
90 |
192 |
195 |
198 |
Grand total |
$6,048 |
$6,119 |
$6,150 |
$6,180 |
Note:
Financial Resources ($ 000's) by Fiscal Year |
Forecast |
Planned |
Planned |
Planned |
Vote 1 - Salary and Personnel 1 |
110,837 |
100,256 |
100,306 |
98,656 |
Sub-total Vote 1 Salary and Personnel |
$110,837 |
$100,256 |
$100,306 |
$98,656 |
Vote 1 - Operating and Maintenance |
36,216 |
36,000 |
36,000 |
36,000 |
Vote 1 - Research & Development Contracts |
80,380 |
82,535 |
84,355 |
86,203 |
Vote 1 - Environment and Infrastructure 2 |
12,527 |
7,150 |
7,228 |
7,306 |
Vote 1 - Centre for Security Science (CSS) 3 |
19,000 |
43,480 |
42,689 |
36,559 |
|
|
|
|
|
Vote 1 - Revenue |
(3,500) |
(3,500) |
(3,500) |
(3,500) |
Sub-total Vote 1 Operating and Maintenance |
$144,623 |
$165,665 |
$166,772 |
$162,568 |
Total Vote 1 |
$255,460 |
$265,921 |
$267,078 |
$261,224 |
Vote 5 - Capital 4 |
19,151 |
8,578 |
9,867 |
7,669 |
Vote 5 - Centre for Security Science (CSS) |
6,000 |
7,000 |
9,000 |
7,000 |
Total Vote 5 |
$25,151 |
$15,578 |
$18,867 |
$14,669 |
Grand total |
$280,611 |
$281,499 |
$285,945 |
$275,894 |
Notes:
Financial Resources ($ 000's) by Fiscal Year |
Forecast |
Planned |
Planned |
Planned |
Vote 1 - Salary and Personnel |
1,686 |
1,686 |
1,686 |
1,686 |
Vote 1 - Operating and Maintenance 1 |
1,377 |
1,153 |
1,169 |
1,187 |
Sub-total Vote 1 |
$3,063 |
$2,839 |
$2,855 |
$2,873 |
Vote 5 - Capital 2 |
96 |
2,363 |
3,702 |
8,195 |
Vote 10 - Grants and Contributions 3 |
4,741 |
4,190 |
4,190 |
190 |
Grand total |
$7,899 |
$9,392 |
$10,748 |
$11,258 |
Notes:
Forecast |
Planned |
Planned |
Planned |
|
National Search and Rescue Secretariat |
23 |
23 |
23 |
23 |
Environment Canada - Meteorological Service of Canada |
17 |
17 |
17 |
17 |
Parks Canada |
64 |
64 |
64 |
64 |
Department of Fisheries and Oceans – Canadian Coast Guard 1 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Department of National Defence – Canadian Forces |
583 |
598 |
597 |
600 |
RCMP 2 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Transport Canada 3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
Total |
690 |
705 |
704 |
707 |
Notes:
($ Thousands) |
Forecast |
Planned |
Planned |
Planned |
National Search and Rescue Secretariat 1 |
7,899 |
9,392 |
10,748 |
11,258 |
Environment Canada - Meteorological Service of Canada |
2,100 |
2,100 |
2,100 |
2,100 |
Parks Canada |
5,959 |
5,959 |
5,959 |
5,959 |
Canadian Coast Guard |
103,800 |
103,600 |
103,600 |
103,600 |
Department of National Defence – Canadian Forces |
100,549 |
106,538 |
108,246 |
109,869 |
RCMP 2 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Transport Canada 3 |
628 |
628 |
628 |
628 |
Total |
220,935 |
228,217 |
231,281 |
233,414 |
Notes:
Internal Services do not constitute a defined program activity within the Program Activity Architecture (PAA) construct but provide a place to list the organizational entities, such as finance and information management that support and provide coherence to the three program activities in the PAA structure. The costs of Internal Services activities are distributed across the three program activities according to a pro-rated formula.
Departmental and Capital Spending - Planned (Net of Revenue in $ thousands)
DEPARTMENTAL FINANCIAL RESOURCES BY PAA LEVEL |
Planned |
Planned |
Planned |
Internal Services |
|
|
|
Allocated to the following program activities: |
|
|
|
Generate and Sustain Relevant, Responsive and Effective Combat-Capable Integrated Forces |
1,076,025 |
1,098,381 |
1,121,938 |
Conduct Operations |
117,991 |
120,349 |
123,010 |
Contribute to Canadian Government, Society and International Community in Accordance with Canadian Interest and Values |
88,493 |
90,544 |
92,309 |
Total Internal Services |
1,282,509 |
1,309,274 |
1,337,257 |
Note:
Capital Financial Resources by PAA Level (included in Departmental Spending) |
Planned |
Planned |
Planned |
Internal Services |
|
|
|
Allocated to the following program activities: |
|
|
|
Generate and Sustain Relevant, Responsive and Effective Combat-Capable Integrated Forces |
101,409 |
118,635 |
132,761 |
Conduct Operations |
11,120 |
12,999 |
14,556 |
Contribute to Canadian Government, Society and International Community in Accordance with Canadian Interest and Values |
8,340 |
9,780 |
10,923 |
Total Capital Financial Resources - Internal Services |
120,869 |
141,413 |
158,240 |
Note:
Performance management (PM) remains a key component of the overall business planning cycle. Defence will continue its effort to align the DND/CF Performance Management Framework (PMF), the Program Activity Architecture (PAA) and the Management Accountability Framework (MAF). The PMF provides relevant information on internal, service and program results. The goal is to have a PMF with balanced and factual information to help decision-making and public reporting.
The PMF system continues to mature at DND and senior managers routinely discuss issues raised through the PMF system, in structured Balanced Scorecard discussions. The semi-annual internal performance management discussion paper and follow-on Defence Management Committee (DMC) discussion continue to be key processes for communicating and executing the Defence Strategy within the senior leadership. The PMF also allows senior management to monitor progress towards achievement of "stretch targets" in the transformation and modernization of the CF.[21]
The priority for fiscal year 2008-2009 is to continue to evolve and mature the Defence PMF to ensure the right sets of performance indicators, measures and targets are in place for the Defence Balanced Scorecard and Strategy Map to accurately monitor the progress towards the development of a modern, first-class military. The Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff organization will continue to provide focus to the Defence Performance Management Action Teams and closely monitor the evolution of the Defence PMF.
Integrated risk management (IRM) is making progress in the Department. The Corporate Risk Profile (CRP) is still being developed to enable Defence to assess its operating environment and capacity to deal with high-level risks associated with strategic objectives. Part one of the CRP, which sets out the background, the strategic context, the methodology for Defence risk assessment, the areas of strategic risk, etc., has now been completed. Part two of the CRP is scheduled for completion in February 2008. It will give a snapshot of strategic risks in Defence and will identify the key high-level risks that must be managed at the corporate level. These risks will be analysed and response strategies will be developed.
Having released a departmental IRM Implementation Plan with target dates, risk management principles will be integrated to an increasing extent into strategic and business planning, in decision-making processes and in reporting. Application of the Implementation Plan will also enable the integration of the practice of IRM across Defence, and will ensure the continuous learning in the risk management field.
Defence is increasingly integrating IRM into the Performance Management Framework, the main portal for reporting risk information. Further efforts to integrate IRM into other strategic processes at Defence will continue throughout fiscal year 2008-2009 in accordance with the IRM Implementation Plan. These efforts will include long-term work to develop and implement an effective IRM framework across all Defence Materiel Acquisition and Support activities.
Defence will continue to apply risk management techniques that reflect its historical funding trends. Continued application of a prudent risk management strategy that incorporates reasonable levels of over-programming in combination with identified risky investments is essential to success in achieving the Defence mission.
The Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) intends for the Management Accountability Framework (MAF) to continue its maturation as a definitive assessment of departmental management capacity. From a Defence perspective, the MAF will evolve into an instrument for the continuous improvement of management processes. Although previous DND assessment results have been acceptable, TBS has suggested that senior management should focus its attention on the following:
Defence management is becoming increasingly engaged with the MAF and aware of its growing importance as an instrument of compliance with central agency directives. In particular, senior managers recognize the degree of autonomy assigned to Defence will be directly dependent on MAF assessment results. Therefore, Defence intends to use the MAF throughout the whole year to improve management practices. This will have the added benefit of facilitating analyses of results and, in those instances where targets are either missed or exceeded, determine whether the results were attributable to management capacity or other factors. More information on the MAF is available on the following TBS webpage: <http://publiservice.tbs-sct.gc.ca/maf-crg/inde x_e.asp>.
In June 2007, the Chief of the Defence Staff and the Deputy Minister approved an implementation directive for a revised strategic governance model in the DND/CF. The new governance structure was fine tuned in September 2007 to support the evolution of CF transformation and Defence institutional alignment. The governance structure and processes will continue evolving to provide strategic direction and strengthen accountability. Over the next year, the new governance structure will better support the development and further implementation of the Canada First Defence Strategy, the investment plan, business plans, and project approval and oversight.
Defence has a strong financial compliance control framework to ensure that it meets the requirements of the Financial Administration Act. The size of the organization necessitates constant fine-tuning of the framework as new resource managers assume their responsibilities and new procurement projects are launched. Also, in response to internal and external audits, the Department must strengthen areas of the framework through structured risk based analysis. This is an ongoing activity made more challenging by the multitude of disparate systems that feed data into the financial system. Medium and long-term departmental plans to consolidate these corporate systems will ensure the repeatability of compliance controls throughout the organization and strengthen the stewardship of financial resources. The key to this consolidation is DND/CF's Audited Financial Statements Project. To position itself for a controls-reliant audit of its financial statements, Defence is formalizing the documentation of all financial processes and controls, identifying opportunities to improve controls and re-engineering processes to improve the control framework. This work will prepare the Department for the Auditor General of Canada's audit of its financial statements while also codifying and strengthening the horizontal controls required to consolidate the various financial information systems.
The Department has recently revamped the DND Corporate Submissions Process into an integrated, comprehensive end-to-end process that combines the Project Approval Process and the Corporate Submissions Process. This includes capital submissions (for equipment and construction), regulatory and all other types of submissions seeking Ministerial and Treasury Board approvals.
The streamlined process fosters a culture dedicated to a seamless, shared commitment to processes and behaviours that result in tangible improvements and efficiencies in the flow of submissions, from identifying a need to approving expenditure for the implementation of projects. The process brings a disciplined and standardized approach to submissions development, including a consistent look and feel, quality standards, comprehensive strategic analysis as well as the challenge and validation function necessary to the exercise of due diligence, ensure that all levels of review and approvals are completed. This process meets the requirements of the Department, TBS policies and recent guidelines, and in particular, the standards dictated by the MAF.
This major renewal effort undertaken by the Director Strategic Corporate Services necessitates the combined efforts of various organizations and requires detailed changes to processes, procedures and systems throughout the Department. It has already shortened the work by three months. The Department will fully implement the DND Corporate Submissions Process in fiscal year 2008-2009.
Under the Government Security Policy (GSP), all departments must establish a Business Continuity Planning (BCP) Program to provide for the continued availability of services and associated assets that are critical to the health, safety, security and economic well-being of Canadians, or the effective functioning of government. As outlined in the Deputy Minister and the Chief of the Defence Staff (DM/CDS) BCP Directive distributed in January 2007, establishing a DND/CF-wide BCP Program and developing a comprehensive departmental Business Continuity Plan are high priorities of the DM and the CDS. Significant progress has been achieved during the past year. The DND/CF BCP Action Team, co-chaired by Strategic Joint Staff DG Plans and ADM(Fin CS) Director General Corporate and Shared Services (DGCSS), with Director-level representation from all Level One groups and commands, has served to raise the priority of Business Continuity Planning within DND/CF.
It should be noted that often BCP-type plans already exist to provide for the continued availability of services and associated assets that are critical to the health, safety, security and economic well-being of Canadians, or the effective functioning of government. The DND/CF BCP will catalogue and harmonize these existing plans and arrangements, as well as identify and prioritize areas requiring additional plans and resources. Working collaboratively, and with the support of all Level One organizations and commands, the Action Team co-chairs hope to produce the first draft of the DND/CF BCP in early 2008, followed by the distribution of Level One BCPs in mid-2008.
The number of requests received by National Defence under the Access to Information Act has quickly outpaced the available resources causing a backlog and delays for applicants. The complexity and sensitivity of the subject material being requested, such as information on operations in Afghanistan, has made it difficult to provide a quick response. Another aggravating factor is the fact that the pool of experienced Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) employees is limited and there are numerous departments competing for them. Extra staff has been hired and organizational changes have been implemented in the past year, but this has not helped to keep up with demand. Defence is committed to regaining its position as a leader in the ATIP community by addressing current shortfalls through short-term and long-term strategies, such as hiring additional experienced ATIP personnel and creating and implementing a Professional Development Program for entry-level employees. The Department is also committed to acquiring a new software system and new hardware for processing ATIP requests. The exploration and implementation of new strategies continues but substantial improvement to response times and backlog reduction will take a number of years.
Financial Management Services in Defence are built upon a solid foundation of stewardship and comptrollership activities grounded in a strong financial compliance control framework. A solid business planning process will be bolstered over the short term by the development and application of a risk-based performance management regime at all levels within the Department. This activity will occur in conjunction with the planned development and rollout of a Department-wide decision support tool that will simplify the process of providing management with the appropriate and timely financial and non-financial information. This will aid decision-making and assure the most prudent use of public resources to deliver the key program outputs of the Department.
Departmental appropriations are provided on the modified cash basis used for reporting and accountability to Parliament. However, the 2005 and 2006 federal budgets instituted a second subordinate basis of control over appropriated funds, called the accrual basis. In this second system, control is achieved by using an expense ceiling based on accrual expenses rather than cash expenditures.[22] Capital projects funded from either Budget 2005 and Budget 2006 resources are subject to both the cash appropriation control and the accrual control.
In keeping with modified cash and accrual fiscal control and reporting, this report will present information on planned and actual spending for fiscal year 2008-2009 in Section III.
During the reporting period, the Department will continue the process of expanding the accrual budgeting to other sectors of the Defence budget beginning with the capital construction program. This expansion is the first step in the conversion of the National Defence funding base to full accrual status.
The Department is continuing to develop and test elements of the Financial Decision Support (FDS) module of the Defence Information Service Broker project. Once fully tested and delivered to users, the elements will provide up-to-date daily Financial Situation Reports to senior management, as well as Trial Balances in accordance with the Department's PAA structure. Full rollout of these elements is expected by early fiscal year 2008-2009. Once the capability is fully proven, more modules of the FDS will be developed to, among other things, allow restructuring of the Capability Investment Database and permit reporting of activity results and performance under the Department's PAA structure.
Canada hosted the first Defence Senior Financial Officer (SFO) Colloquium in late 2006. ADM(Fin CS) will continue to pursue contacts with his SFO counterparts in the UK, the US, Australia and New Zealand. These discussions will concentrate on lessons learned in the accrual accounting environment, comptrollership, shared services and risk management. The lessons learned are still being developed and individual contacts with each country are being developed to transfer individual lessons learned. Contacts with NATO will continue at various levels ranging from participation in NATO-Russia Council activities, focusing on accountability and risk management, to SFO level meetings, where attention is devoted to strategic issues including funding and overall program management.
The Defence realty asset portfolio is in many respects the largest and most complex in the Government of Canada, it includes owned and leased properties of all types and ages. By area, Defence occupies about 33 percent of federal buildings and 7 percent of federal land, with 25 main installations distributed across Canada and realty assets in every province and territory, located in 309 municipalities. The total realty replacement cost of Defence-owned buildings and works, including housing, is estimated at $22 billion.[23] The responsibility associated with managing such a vast realty asset portfolio, which includes several designated heritage sites, places a significant demand on the sustainment capability of Defence.
Defence realty assets are generally considered to be in fair condition, but that status has declined over the past five years due to inadequate funding; investment levels have remained below recognized industry standards for a decade. Over the 2000 - 2006 period, there was a general decline of 15 percent in the condition of works assets, and a decline of 6 percent in the condition of non-residential buildings. If this trend were to persist, the overall condition could be expected to move from fair to poor over the next ten years (fiscal year 2015-2016). The following initiatives will be put in place to rectify the situation:
The Canada First Defence Strategy and CF transformation initiatives such as the introduction of new equipment, new and expanded capabilities, the increase in the number of CF personnel, Arctic initiatives and the stand-up of rapid reaction forces are driving the requirement for significant new Defence infrastructure. Over the next five years, the capital investment in infrastructure could double while these new capabilities are put in place. The funding for these new capabilities is being considered as part of the Defence Investment Plan under development within the Department. The delivery of this infrastructure in a timely fashion will be a major undertaking and challenge.
To maximize the efficiency of the realty asset portfolio and to ensure that it supports and enables Defence operations and programs, in fiscal year 2008-2009, DND will:
For additional information on the Capital Construction Program see Section III, Table 7.
IM/IT transformation priorities for fiscal year 2008-2009 will rationalize IM applications and IT infrastructure. It will also include pursuing an improved service model for the delivery of IM/IT services. Improvements will be achieved by continuing to consolidate resources to improve the effectiveness and efficiencies of internal support services and by facilitating rationalization efforts along business lines. Efficiencies realized will contribute to other Defence priorities.
The CF is engaged in an ambitious activity to converge and enhance the myriad of secret Command and Control (C2) systems as a key element to achieve the vision of a transformed CF and rationalize services and systems. The resulting, integrated solution of an Integrated Command and Control (IC2) capability will allow the seamless exchange of, and access to, secret information within the DND/CF and external sharing with other government departments, agencies and key allies. This will be pursued through a combination of in-service support initiatives, capital projects, and business transformation activities all aimed at improving access to information by operational commanders and departmental decision-makers. Similar convergence and enhancements will also be undertaken for intelligence systems.
Efforts will focus on the implementation of shared services for web and security in fiscal year 2008-2009. The Assistant Deputy Minister, Information Management (ADM (IM)) Group will, in addition, continue to develop and implement a record and document management capability, and the development of a content management plan.
Defence will continue to consolidate and strengthen the human resources management information systems. Focus will be given in fiscal year 2008-2009 to improve the systems supporting military personnel policies, processes and organizational changes. ADM(IM) is working in partnership with the military personnel functional authority, Chief of Military Personnel (CMP), to develop a strategy and detailed plan to deliver a more effective human resources management system for the CF.
The foregoing proposed approach will be comprehensive and will address the requirements of the entire military process. It will be refined during fiscal year 2008-2009 and a recommended way forward will be developed.
Since an efficient and responsive military justice system is central to the effective exercise of operational command, the Office of the Judge Advocate General (JAG) will also work with other military justice stakeholders to reduce the time it takes for the disposition of a matter by court martial.
During fiscal year 2008-2009, the Office of the JAG will continue to focus its efforts on support to operations. Besides providing forward-thinking legal advice on operational and international law, legal officers employed in the newly established Canadian Forces Military Law Centre (CFMLC), a section within the Canadian Defence Academy (CDA) Headquarters, will develop effective new methods for the delivery of operationally focused military legal education, training and doctrine for the CF. The Office of the JAG is reacting to spiral two of CF transformation by reviewing its legal support to the operational headquarters, and by examining the entire JAG establishment to determine whether the current structure meets the demands imposed by deployed operations.
The Office of the Department of National Defence/Canadian Forces Legal Advisor (DND/CF LA) provides a full range of legal advisory, drafting and litigation support services on all matters pertaining to the DND/CF, other than military law and military justice, specifically assigned by the National Defence Act, to the JAG. The DND/CF LA will focus on the following in fiscal year 2008-2009:
The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces operate in an environment that requires coherent and coordinated government messaging. As such, ADM(PA) plays a key role in communicating defence priorities.
As the recognized functional authority for Public Affairs, ADM(PA) supports all DND/CF activities and operations by managing the departmental communications function. In addition to delivering key services such as strategic planning, marketing and advertising, creative services and issues management, the organization will continue to provide advice to the commands/environments/units to ensure that their own PA plans and activities are consistent with overarching corporate policies, messaging and objectives.
In fiscal year 2008-2009, Public Affairs will continue to provide strategic direction and guidance for DND/CF communications by providing support to DND/CF announcements, coordinating media operations and PA activities, implementing a new Strategic Communications Plan and ensuring communications planning for corporate documents and memorandum to Cabinet. Furthermore, the organization will continue its support to CF recruitment through the on-going recruitment advertising campaign.
Furthermore, Public Affairs will focus on improving its management practices with a view to maximizing resource use. Management frameworks will be implemented that will allow for better resource allocation, more efficient delivery of service and better benchmarking.
In addition to providing evaluation services increasingly focused on operational issues, program evaluation during fiscal year 2008-2009 will focus on strengthening the DND evaluation function and ensuring its ability to effectively respond to an expected new evaluation policy. This encompasses a Federal Accountability Act requirement to evaluate the relevance and effectiveness of all DND/CF grants and contributions programs over a five-year cycle. It also includes an anticipated future requirement to ensure that 100 percent of direct DND/CF program spending is evaluated over a five-year cycle. Thus, the main priority of the evaluation function during fiscal year 2008-2009 will be to develop an implementation plan for the expected new evaluation policy.
Key outputs to be achieved during fiscal year 2008-2009 will be a five-year evaluation plan and a clear description of how the evaluation function will achieve the results required by the new policy. Any potential restructuring will become an integral part of the overall Chief Review Services (CRS) organizational changes that are currently underway. These efforts aim to increase the availability and quality of information to the Minister, the Department, and central agencies to facilitate informed management, expenditure and policy decision-making. A complete list of evaluation work to be completed during fiscal year 2008-2009, as well as a tentative list of planned work, is outlined at Section III, Table 10: Evaluations.
During fiscal year 2008-2009, a key priority of the DND/CF internal audit function will be to implement the requirements associated with the 2006 Treasury Board internal audit policy, which must be fully implemented by 1 April 2009. The audit function will be restructured and expanded to fulfill the policy requirements, as well as to continue to deliver high-impact audit services of relevance to DND/CF senior leaders. This restructuring and expansion, which is part of an overall Chief Review Services organizational realignment, will also be the primary focus for internal audit during fiscal year 2008-2009.
Specific audit work will be undertaken to enable the provision of a holistic assessment, by the Chief Review Services, of the effectiveness and adequacy of risk management, control, and governance processes within the DND/CF. Much audit work will continue to take place in areas such as capital acquisition and contract management, financial management, human resources and security.
A complete list of audit work to be completed during fiscal year 2008-2009, as well as a tentative list of planned work, is outlined in Section III, Table 12: Internal Audits.
The General Safety Program, available online at <http://www.vcds.forces.gc.ca/dsafeg/intro_e.asp> is the Departmental occupational health and safety program. In conjunction with ten specialist health and safety programs (i.e., flight, laser, radio frequency, fire, mobile support equipment, explosives, submarine, diving, nuclear, CF occupational health) and bound by an overarching governance structure, the DND/CF safety community is mandated to comply with the relevant regulatory frameworks to identify and mitigate hazards, and prevent and reduce dangerous events. These programs and their relevant authorities are detailed in Defence Administrative Orders and Directives (DAOD) 2007-0 - Safety, available online at: <http://www.admfincs.forces. gc.ca/admfincs/subjects/daod/2007/intro_e.asp>.
Priorities of the General Safety Program in the fiscal year 2008-2009 will include:
The Minister of National Defence is responsible for establishing and maintaining requirements for the control and safe use of ionizing radiation sources across Defence. The Director General Nuclear Safety implements a Risk-Based Control Regime authorizing DND/CF nuclear activities in consideration of risk balanced against the requirements for health, safety, security and protection of the environment.
For more information on nuclear safety at Defence, see the Report on the Management of Nuclear-Related Activities.
Defence remains committed to sustaining a CF Grievance System (CFGS) that can support the global lifecycle of all CF grievances.[24] The CFGS will continue to promote the effective resolution of complaints throughout the CF, from the early stages of a complaint to the final grievance decision.
Priorities of the CFGS in fiscal year 2008-2009 will be:
More information on the Canadian Forces Grievance Authority is available online at: <www.cfga.forces.gc.ca/intro_e.asp> and information about the Canadian Forces Grievance Board is available online at: <http://www.cfgb-cgfc.gc.ca/>.
The Minister of National Defence is responsible to Parliament for many
statutes, and is assigned relevant responsibilities in the administration of
many laws and regulations. A comprehensive list is available at: <http://www.vcds.forces.gc.ca/dgsp/pubs/rep-pub/
ddm/rpp/rpp08-09/appa_e.asp>.
DND and the CF work with many partners in Canada and abroad that help support
the Defence mission, programs and activities. The broad scope of the Defence
mandate is reflected in the complexity and diversity of its partners and
stakeholders. To view the comprehensive list of Defence partners and
stakeholders, visit: <http://www.vcds.forces.gc.ca/dgsp/pubs/rep-pub/
ddm/rpp/rpp08-09/appb_e.asp>.
The DND/CF Strategy Map and an explanation of its causally linked strategic
objectives is located at: <http://www.vcds.forces.gc.ca/dgsp/pubs/rep-pub/
ddm/rpp/rpp08-09/strat-map_e.asp>.
Lieutenant-General W.J. Natynczyk, CMM, MSC, CD Vice Chief of the Defence Staff National Defence Headquarters 101 Colonel By Drive Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0K2 |
Telephone: (613) 992-6052 Facsimile: |
Rear-Admiral Bryn M. Weadon, CMM, CD, CMA, PLog Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) National Defence Headquarters 101 Colonel By Drive Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0K2 |
Telephone: (613) 992-5669 Facsimile: |
Ms Josée Touchette Assistant Deputy Minister (Public Affairs) National Defence Headquarters |
Telephone: (613) 996-0562 Facsimile: Email: |
Department of National Defence | <http://www.forces.gc.ca> |
Office of the Judge Advocate General | <http://www.forces.gc.ca/jag/main_e.asp> |
Office of the Ombudsman for National Defence and the Canadian Forces | <http://www.ombudsman.forces.gc.ca/> |
National Search and Rescue Secretariat | <http://www.nss.gc.ca/> |
Defence Research & Development Canada | <http://www.drdc-rddc.gc.ca> |
Communications Security Establishment Canada | <http://www.cse-cst.gc.ca/> |
Defence Planning and Management | <http://www.vcds.forces.gc.ca/dgsp/intro_e.asp> |
A
ADM (Fin CS) - Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services)
ADM (HR-Civ) - Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources – Civilian)
ADM (IM) - Assistant Deputy Minister (Information Management)
ADM (PA) - Assistant Deputy Minister (Public Affairs)
ADR - Alternate Dispute Resolution
AEU - Air Expeditionary Units
AFG - Afghanistan
ATD - Alternative Training Delivery
ATIP - Access to Information and Privacy
B
BMQ - Basic Military Qualification
BCP - Business Continuity Planning
C
C2 - Command and Control
C4ISR - Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance
Canada COM - Canada Command
CANOSCOM - Canadian Operational Support Command
CANSOFCOM - Canadian Special Operations Forces Command
CBP - Capability Based Planning
CBSA - Canada Boarder Services Agency
CCG - Canadian Coast Guard
CDA - Canadian Defence Academy
CDI - Chief of Defence Intelligence
CDS - Chief of the Defence Staff
CEFCOM - Canadian Expeditionary Forces Command
CEGEP - Collège d’enseignement général et professionnel
CF - Canadian Forces
CF ITP - CF Integrated Training Plan
CF JHQ - Canadian Forces Joint Headquarters
CFACC - Combined Forces Air Component Command
CFB - Canadian Forces Base
CFD - Chief of Force Development
CFGS - Canadian Forces Grievance Board
CFLC - Canadian Forces Liaison Council
CIC - Cadet Instructor’s Cadre
CIS - communication and information systems
CMP - Chief of Military Personnel
CMR - Collège Militaire Royal
CMTC - Canadian Manoeuvre Training Centre
COSPAS-SARSAT - Cosmicheskaya Sistyema Poiska Avariynich Sudov"-"Search and RescueSatellite-Aided Tracking
CRP - Corporate Risk Profile
CRS - Chief Review Services
CSEC - Communications Security Establishment Canada
D
DART - Disaster Assistance Response Team
DFO - Department of Fisheries and Oceans
DM - Deputy Minister
DMC - Defence Military Committee
DND - Department of National Defence
DPR - Departmental Performance Report
DRDC - Defence Research and Development Canada
E
EC - Environmental Commands
ECS - Environmental Chiefs of Staff
EE - Employment Equity
ERC - Expenditure Review Committee
ESR - Employment Systems Review
F
FDS - Financial Decision Support
FELEX - Frigate Life Extension
FOC - Full Operational Capability
FTE - Full Time Equivalent
G
GGO - Greening of Government Operations
GSP - Government Security Policy
H
HR - Human Resources
I
IC2S - Integrated Command and Control System
ICSAR - Interdepartmental Committee on Search and Rescue
IED - Improvised Explosive Device
IM - Information Management
IOC - Initial Operational Capability
IRM - Integrated risk management
IT - Information Technology
J
JAG - Judge Advocate General
JCR - Junior Canadian Rangers
JIATF - Joint Interagency Task Force
JIIFC - Joint Information and Intelligence Fusion Capability
JSF - Joint Strike Fighter
JTF - Joint Task Forces
JTF-Afg - Joint Task Force Afghanistan
JTFN - Joint Task Force North
L
LFC - Land Force Command
M
MAF - Management Accountability Framework
MFRC - Military Family Resource Centres
MRRS - Management, Resources and Results Structure
MSOC - Marine Security Operations Centres
MSVS - Medium Support Vehicle System
MTAP - Military Training Assistance Program
N
NATO - North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NORAD - North American Aerospace Defence
NORTHCOM - Northern Command
NRC - National Capital Region
NRF - NATO Reaction Force
NSS - National Search and Rescue Secretariat
O
O&M - Operations and Maintenance
OGDs - Other Government Departments
OL - Official Languages
OMB - Ombudsman
OP - Operation
OSI - Operational Stress Syndrome
P
PAA - Program Activity Architecture
PM - Performance Management
PMF - Performance Management Framework
PRL - Primary Reserve List
R
R&D - Research and Development
RCMP - Royal Canadian Mounted Police
RMC - Royal Military College
RPP - Report on Plans and Priorities
S
S&T - Science and Technology
SAR - Search and Rescue
SAR NIF - Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund
SCOPA - Standing Committee on Public Accounts
SCR - Strategic Capability Roadmap
SDS - Sustainable Development Strategy
SFO - Senior Financial Officer
SIP - Strategic Intake Pan
SOTF - Special Operations Task Forces
SR Dir - Strategic Readiness Directive
T
TBS - Treasury Board Secretariat
TC - Transport Canada
TES - Trained Effective Strength
TFA - Task Force Afghanistan
U
US - United States
UAVs - Unmanned aerial vehicles
UN - United Nations
V
VAC - Veterans Affairs Canada
VCDS - Vice Chief of Defence Staff
($ Thousands) |
Forecast Spending 2007-2008 |
Planned Spending 2008-2009 |
Planned Spending 2009-2010 |
Planned Spending 2010-2011 |
Grants | ||||
Generate and Sustain Relevant, Responsive and Effective Combat-Capable Integrated Forces |
152 |
132 |
134 |
111 |
Contribute to Canadian Government, Society and International Community in Accordance with Canadian Interests and Values |
5,360 |
5,360 |
5,360 |
4,100 |
Sub-total Grants |
5,512 |
5,492 |
5,494 |
4,211 |
Contributions |
|
|
|
|
Generate and Sustain Relevant, Responsive and Effective Combat-Capable Integrated Forces |
17,229 |
31,789 |
16,505 |
13,739 |
Contribute to Canadian Government, Society and International Community in Accordance with Canadian Interests and Values |
176,205 |
163,486 |
203,562 |
190 |
Sub-total Contributions |
193,435 |
195,275 |
220,067 |
13,929 |
Total Grants and Contributions |
198,946 |
200,767 |
225,560 |
18,140 |
Contributions in support of the Capital Assistance Program (CAP)
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Supplementary Retirement Benefits Act (SRBA) [Statutory Payments] | |||||
2. Start Date: 1970 | 3. End Date: on-going | ||||
4. Description: The SRBA amount represents statutory payments to Defence Services Pension Continuation Act (DSPCA) pension recipients for inflation adjustment to their pensions. | |||||
5. Strategic Outcome: Canadians’ confidence that DND and the CF have relevant and credible capacity to meet defence and security commitments | |||||
6. Expected Results: In compliance with the legislative provisions of SRBA, to provide supplementary retirement benefits payments for certain persons in receipt of a pension pursuant to the Defence Services Pension Continuation Act chapter D-3 of the Revised Statutes of Canada 1970, as a result of having been compulsorily retired from the Regular Force by reason of any mental or physical condition rendering the person unfit to perform duties as a member of the Regular Force, as the case may be. Statutory DSPCA and SRBA payments are processed by Public Works and Government Services Canada. | |||||
($ Thousands) |
7. Forecast Spending 2007–2008 |
8. Planned Spending 2008–2009 |
9. Planned Spending 2009–2010 |
10. Planned Spending 2010–2011 |
|
11. Program Activity | Generate and Sustain Relevant, Responsive and Effective Combat-Capable Integrated Forces | ||||
12. Total Grants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
12. Total Contributions |
$7,020 |
$6,796 |
$6,796 |
$6,796 |
|
12. Total Other Types of Transfer Payments |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
13. Total Program Activity |
$17,381 |
$31,921 |
$16,638 |
$13,850 |
|
14. Planned Audits and Evaluations: The Canadian Forces Pension Plan Comptroller manages the SRBA payments. While no specific audits or evaluations are planned, expenditures are subject to monitoring and fall into the financial control framework of the Canadian Forces Pension Plan. |
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program:Contributions in support of the Capital Assistance Program (CAP) [Voted payments] | |||||
2. Start Date: 1983-1984 |
3. End Date: 2010-2011 (up for renewal starting 2011-2012) |
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4. Description: The Department of National Defence uses Capital Assistance Program to fund capital projects undertaken with provinces, territories and municipalities and/or their agencies related to the operations of military bases and wings located within Canada. Projects include the construction of community-oriented facilities (such as arenas, gymnasiums, swimming pools, water treatment plants, water distribution systems) where the forces and/or military staff and their dependants are significant users, and where provinces or municipalities are in a better position to deliver services. Contributions are also made to support the transfer to municipalities of common infrastructure related to Residential Accommodation (formerly entitled Permanent Married Quarters) such as roads, sidewalks, sewers, storm pipes, etc. | |||||
5. Strategic Outcome: Canadians’ confidence that DND and the CF have relevant and credible capacity to meet defence and security commitments | |||||
6. Expected Results: Expected results of this contribution program are:
|
|||||
($ Thousands) |
7. Forecast Spending 2007–2008 |
8. Planned Spending 2008–2009 |
9. Planned Spending 2009–2010 |
10. Planned Spending 2010–2011 |
|
11. Program Activity | Generate and Sustain Relevant, Responsive and Effective Combat-Capable Integrated Forces | ||||
12. Total Grants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
12. Total Contributions |
$450 |
$20,815 |
$5,450 |
$5,450 |
|
12. Total Other Types of Transfer Payments |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
13. Total Program Activity |
$17,381 |
$31,921 |
$16,638 |
$13,850 |
|
14. Planned Audits and Evaluations:A mid-term review will be conducted in 2008. Also, a more extensive evaluation is planned for 2010. These evaluations will be undertaken to ensure that monies contributed under the Capital Assistance Program have been made according to the existing policies and procedures, and terms and conditions. |
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contribution Program for the Promotion of the Defence Diplomacy Objectives Implemented by theMilitary Training Assistance Programme (MTAP) – [Voted Payments] | |||||
2. Start Date: FY 2005–2006 | 3. End Date: FY 2009–2010 (up for renewal starting 2010-2011) | ||||
4. Description: The Military Training Assistance Program builds the capacities of member countries’ militaries through language training, professional development courses including command and staff instruction, and peace support operations training. | |||||
5. Strategic Outcomes: Good governance, Canadian identity and influence in a global community | |||||
6. Expected Results: Results expected from this contribution program include the following:
|
|||||
($ Thousands) |
7. Forecast Spending 2007–2008 |
8. Planned Spending 2008–2009 |
9. Planned Spending 2009–2010 |
10. Planned Spending 2010–2011 |
|
11. Program Activity | Contribute to the Canadian Government, Society and the International Community in Accordance with Canadian Interests and Values | ||||
12. Total Grants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
12. Total Contributions |
$10,000 |
$10,000 |
$10,000 |
0 |
|
12. Total Other Types of Transfer Payments |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
13. Total Program Activity |
$181,565 |
$168,846 |
$208,922 |
$4,290 |
|
14. Planned Audits and Evaluations: During fiscal year 2007-2008, the Department of National Defence’s Chief – Review Services undertook a mid-term evaluation of the Military Training Assistance Program to be completed during the first quarter of 2008-2009. A summative evaluation of the Program will be conducted toward the end of the five-year renewal contribution period, at the end of fiscal year 2008-2009. |
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: NATO Military Budget – [Voted Payments] | |||||
2. Start Date: 1949 | 3. End Date: 2009-2010 (up for renewal starting 2010-2011) | ||||
4. Description: To contribute the Canadian share of the NATO Military Budget—a common-funded program to finance the operating and maintenance costs of the NATO military structure and activities, including Deployed Operations and missions. | |||||
5. Strategic Outcome (s): Good governance, Canadian identity and influence in a global community | |||||
6. Expected Results: Canada’s financial contributions to the Alliance helps to ensure Canadian security, provide leverage and influence within the multi-national body. It also provides access to military capabilities, which Canada itself, does not possess. The contributions also serve to safeguard the freedom and security of all its members by political and military means in accordance with the North The benefits of Canada’s investment in NATO include access to strategic information, exercises with allied forces and an equal voice in high-level decisions affecting Euro-Atlantic security and stability. |
|||||
($ Thousands) |
7. Forecast Spending 2007–2008 |
8. Planned Spending 2008–2009 |
9. Planned Spending 2009–2010 |
10. Planned Spending 2010–2011 |
|
11. Program Activity | Contribute to the Canadian Government, Society and the International Community in Accordance with Canadian Interests and Values | ||||
12. Total Grants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
12. Total Contributions |
$63,333 |
$72,090 |
$76,613 |
0 |
|
12. Total Other Types of Transfer Payments |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
13. Total Program Activity |
$181,565 |
$168,846 |
$208,922 |
$4,290 |
|
14. Planned audits and Evaluations: At the end of the year, the annual financial statements are presented for verification by the International Board of Auditors for NATO, which is mandated by national audit institutions to conduct not only financial but also performance audits. |
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: NATO Security Investment Program - [Voted Payments] | |||||
2. Start Date: 1949 | 3. End Date: 2009-2010 (up for renewal starting 2010-2011) | ||||
4. Description: To contribute the Canadian share of the NATO Security Investment Program (NSIP)– a common funded program that finances the capital costs for the provision of communication and information systems, installations and facilities such as radar, military headquarters, airfields, fuel pipelines and storage, harbours and navigational aids needed to support the NATO military structure and activities including Deployed Operations and Missions. | |||||
5. Strategic Outcome: Good governance, Canadian identity and influence in a global community | |||||
6. Expected Results: NSIP funds projects that meet NATO’s essential purpose, which is to safeguard the freedom and security of all its members by political and military means in accordance with the North Atlantic Treaty and the principles of the United Nations Charter. The benefits of Canada’s investment in NATO include access to strategic information, exercises with allied forces and an equal voice in high-level decisions affecting Euro-Atlantic security and stability. |
|||||
($ Thousands) |
7. Forecast Spending 2007–2008 |
8. Planned Spending 2008–2009 |
9. Planned Spending 2009–2010 |
10. Planned Spending 2010–2011 |
|
11. Program Activity | Contribute to the Canadian Government, Society and the International Community in Accordance with Canadian Interests and Values | ||||
12. Total Grants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
12. Total Contributions |
$55,647 |
$40,443 |
$43,336 |
0 |
|
12. Total Other Types of Transfer Payments |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
13. Total Program Activity |
$181,565 |
$168,846 |
$208,922 |
$4,290 |
|
14. Planned audits and Evaluations: The NATO International Board of Auditors (IBAN) audits the NSIP account annually. Individual projects are also audited at project completion. The national audit institutions mandate these audits. |
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: NATO Airborne Early Warning and Control Program – [Voted Payments] | |||||
2. Start Date: 1979 | 3. End Date: 2009-2010 (up for renewal starting 2010-2011) | ||||
4. Description:To substantially improve the quality of the NATO Airborne Early Warning (NAEW) sub-systems aboard the 17 NATO E-3A aircraft. | |||||
5. Strategic Outcome (s): Good governance, Canadian identity and influence in a global community | |||||
6. Expected Results: To provide a state-of-the-art operating system that will collect and disseminate, in real-time, data received from several on-board sensors. |
|||||
($ Thousands) |
7. Forecast Spending 2007–2008 |
8. Planned Spending 2008–2009 |
9. Planned Spending 2009–2010 |
10. Planned Spending 2010–2011 |
|
11. Program Activity | Contribute to the Canadian Government, Society and the International Community in Accordance with Canadian Interests and Values | ||||
12. Total Grants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
12. Total Contributions |
$55,030 |
$49,661 |
$64,081 |
0 |
|
12. Total Other Types of Transfer Payments |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
13. Total Program Activity |
$181,565 |
$168,846 |
$208,922 |
$4,290 |
|
14. Planned Audits and Evaluations:At the end of the year, the annual financial statements are presented for verification by the International Board of Auditors for NATO, which is mandated by national audit institutions to conduct not only financial but also performance audits. |
The following is a list of all upcoming evaluations that pertain to Defence. Once completed, the evaluation reports are posted at the following link:
<http://www.forces.gc.ca/crs/rpt/reports_e.htm>
1. Name of Evaluation |
2. Evaluation Type |
3. Status | 4. Expected Completion Date |
Military Training Assistance Program (MTAP) Mid-term Evaluation | Contribution | In Progress | 1st Quarter 2008-2009 |
Defence Ethics Program | Other | In Progress | 3rd Quarter 2008-2009 |
CRTI | Contribution | In Progress |
3rd Quarter 2008-2009 |
Alternate Dispute Resolution | Other | In Progress |
4th Quarter 2008-2009 |
Support to Injured CF Members and Their Families | Other | In Progress |
4th Quarter 2008-2009 |
CF Recruitment and Absorption Strategy | Other | In Progress | 2009-2010 |
Military Training Assistance Program (MTAP) Summative Evaluation | Contribution | Planned | 2009-2010 |
Contribution to the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA): Summative Evaluation/Review | Contribution | Planned* | 2009-2010 |
Contribution in Support of the Search and Rescue – New Initiatives Funds (SAR-NIF): Summative Evaluation | Contribution | Planned* | 2009-2010 |
Contributions in Support of the Capital Assistance Program (CAP) Summative Evaluation | Contribution | Planned* | 2009-2010 |
Disaster Assistance Response Team | Other | Planned* | 2010-2011 |
Special Operations | Other | Planned* | 2010-2011 |
Canada Command | Other | Planned* | 2010-2011 |
CF Information Operations | Other | Planned* | 2010-2011 |
5. Electronic link to evaluation plan: N/a |
Green Procurement |
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1. How is your department planning to meet the objectives of the Policy on Green Procurement? The DND and the CF are committed to applying the principles of green procurement by integrating environmental performance considerations into material acquisition and support (MA&S) policies, decision-making processes and practices in a manner that supports the concept of sustainable development, satisfies legal and policy requirements, reinforces performance management and is relevant to the DND and CF mission. In support of TBS Contracting Policy Notice 2006-1 - Policy on Green Procurement, DND/CF issued, on December 1st 2006, DAOD 3015-0 - Green Procurement and on 2 November 2007, DAOD 3015-1 - Management of Green Procurement. These directives apply to employees of the Department of National Defence and are orders that apply to officers and non-commissioned members of the Canadian Forces. DAOD 3015-0 confirms the requirement for the DND and the CF to apply the principles of green procurement by integrating environmental performance considerations into DND and CF material acquisition and support (MA&S) policies, decision-making processes and practices in accordance with the TBS Policy on Green Procurement and the DND/CF DAOD 3000-0, Materiel Acquisition and Support. The supporting DAOD 3015-1 explains how the green procurement policy is to be implemented, and defines the roles and responsibilities in respect of the management of green procurement in the DND and the CF; specific topics include operating principles, costing, integration of environment performance considerations, monitoring and reporting, and responsibilities. |
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2. Has your department established green procurement targets? | ||
Yes X |
No |
In Progress |
3. Describe the green procurement targets that have been set by your department and indicate the associated benefits anticipated. The Defence Sustainable Development Strategy 2006 is the DND/CF action plan and is based on the hierarchy of strategic and operational direction through the Defence chain of command. At the highest level, broad strategic commitment to the development and implementation of the SDS is provided through the Report on Plans and Priorities and through the Defence Plan. The Department’s progress on meeting its SDS commitments is reported to Government as an integral part of the annual Departmental Performance Report. The SDS Strategic commitments (land use management, infrastructure and procurement) are the key indicators upon which the Department relies to measure and report its progress in meeting its sustainable development goals and objectives. Strategic commitment 3 addresses the implementation of a proactive and comprehensive Green Procurement programme across Defence and meets the recently promulgated Federal Government Policy on Green Procurement by:
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A list of on-going and upcoming internal audits pertinent to Defence for fiscal year 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 can be found in the table below.
Completed audit reports are posted at the following link: <http://www.forces.gc.ca/crs/rpt/reports_e.htm>
1. Name of Internal Audit |
2. Internal Audit Type |
3. Status | 4. Expected Completion Date |
Land Command Systems Support (LCSS) Contract | Assurance | In Progress | 1st Quarter 2008-2009 |
Chemical Biological, Radioactive, Nuclear (CBRN) Defence Omnibus Contract | Assurance | In Progress | 1st Quarter 2008-2009 |
Contract Management Audit Follow-up – Wheeled Light Armoured Vehicle Life Cycle Support Contracts & Combat System Engineering Support Contract | Follow-Up | In Progress | 2nd Quarter 2008-2009 |
Departmental Environmental Liabilities | Assurance | In Progress |
3rd Quarter 2008-2009 |
Navy Weapon System Support Contract | Assurance | In Progress | 3rd Quarter 2008-2009 |
Capital Asset Valuation | Assurance | In Progress | 3rd Quarter 2008-2009 |
Adjustment, Write-Off and Obsolescence in CFSS | Assurance | In Progress | 3rd Quarter 2008-2009 |
Human Resources Service Delivery | Assurance | In Progress | 3rd Quarter 2008-2009 |
Canadian Forces Housing Agency | Assurance | In Progress | 3rd Quarter 2008-2009 |
Revenue Management | Assurance | In Progress | 3rd Quarter 2008/09 |
Fixed Wing Search & Rescue Acquisition | Assurance | In Progress | 4th Quarter 2008-2009 |
Security Incident Management | Assurance | In Progress | 4th Quarter 2008-2009 |
Summary of CRS audits & reviews 2003-2007 | Other | Planned | 4th Quarter 2008-2009 |
Selected Operations & Maintenance Contract | Assurance | Planned* | 2009-2010 |
Selected Capital Project(s) | Assurance | Planned* | 2009-2010 |
Selected Contract Management Audit(s) | Follow-Up | Planned* | 2009-2010 |
Security Program Management | Assurance | Planned* | 2009-2010 |
Accuracy and Efficiency of Financial Coding Practices | Assurance | Planned* | 2009-2010 |
Selected Financial Management Topic(s) | Assurance | Planned* | 2009-2010 |
Selected Financial Management Topic(s) | Follow-Up | Planned* | 2009-2010 |
Selected Portfolio Organization | Assurance | Planned* | 2009-2010 |
Management of Support to Deployed Operations | Assurance | Planned* | 2009-2010 |
Comptroller-General Directed Audit | Other | Planned | 2009-2010 |
Unexploded Ordinance Liability | Assurance | Planned* | 2009-2010 |
5. Electronic link to internal audit and plan: N/a |
($ Thousands) |
Forecast |
Planned |
Planned |
Planned |
Generate and Sustain Relevant, Responsive and Effective Combat-Capable Integrated Forces | ||||
Imprest Accounts, Standing Advances and Authorized Loans (Note 2) |
25,830 |
25,167 |
25,167 |
25,170 |
Conduct Operations | ||||
Imprest Accounts, Standing Advances and Authorized Loans (Note 2) |
2,640 |
2,757 |
2,757 |
2,760 |
Contribute to Canadian Government, Society and International Community in Accordance with Canadian Interests and Values | ||||
Imprest Accounts, Standing Advances and Authorized Loans (Note 2) |
1,530 |
2,076 |
2,076 |
2,070 |
NATO Damage Claims (Note 1) |
(74) |
15 |
1 |
1 |
Total |
29,926 |
30,015 |
30,001 |
30,001 |
($ Thousands) |
2008-2009 |
Accommodation provided by Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) |
75,098 |
Contributions covering employer's share of employees' insurance premiums and expenditures paid by the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (excluding revolving funds) |
567,017 |
Worker's compensation coverage provided by Social Development Canada |
10,520 |
Salary and associated expenditures of legal services provided by the Department of Justice Canada |
3,096 |
Total 2008-2009 Services received without charge* |
655,731 |
Respendable Revenue | ||||
($ Thousands) |
Forecast |
Planned |
Planned |
Planned |
Generate and Sustain Relevant, Responsive and Effective Combat-Capable Integrated Forces | ||||
Recoveries from Members |
115,218 |
115,380 |
117,549 |
120,122 |
Recoveries from OGDs |
3,631 |
3,636 |
3,705 |
3,786 |
Recoveries from Other Governments/UN/NATO |
14,951 |
14,972 |
15,253 |
15,587 |
Other Recoveries |
34,199 |
34,247 |
34,891 |
35,655 |
Subtotal |
168,000 |
168,235 |
171,397 |
175,150 |
Conduct Operations | ||||
Recoveries from Members |
2,470 |
1,169 |
239 |
242 |
Recoveries from OGDs |
327 |
155 |
32 |
32 |
Recoveries from Other Governments/UN/NATO |
17,685 |
8,373 |
1,709 |
1,733 |
Other Recoveries |
1,111 |
526 |
107 |
109 |
Subtotal |
21,594 |
10,223 |
2,087 |
2,116 |
Contribute to Canadian Government, Society and International Community in Accordance with Canadian Interests and Values | ||||
Recoveries from Members |
926 |
890 |
867 |
843 |
Recoveries from OGDs |
1,909 |
1,833 |
1,786 |
1,737 |
Recoveries from Other Governments/UN/NATO |
212,084 |
203,666 |
198,431 |
192,973 |
Other Recoveries |
17,430 |
16,738 |
16,308 |
15,859 |
Subtotal |
232,350 |
223,127 |
217,392 |
211,412 |
Total Respendable Revenue |
421,944 |
401,586 |
390,876 |
388,678 |
Non-Respendable Revenue | ||||
($ Thousands) |
Forecast |
Planned |
Planned |
Planned |
Generate and Sustain Relevant, Responsive and Effective Combat-Capable Integrated Forces |
13,017 |
539 |
539 |
539 |
Conduct Operations |
1,367 |
96 |
96 |
96 |
Contribute to Canadian Government, Society and International Community in Accordance with Canadian Interests and Values |
1,350 |
621 |
642 |
675 |
Total Non-Respendable Revenue |
15,7331 |
1,257 |
1,278 |
1,310 |
Total Respendable Revenue and Non-respendable Revenue |
437,677 |
402,842 |
392,153 |
389,990 |
Airlift Capability Project – Strategic (ACP-S)
Airlift Capability Project – Tactical (ACP-T)
Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ship (AOPS)
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC)
Canadian Cryptographic Modernization Program (CCMP) Omnibus Project
Canadian Forces Supply System Upgrade (CFSSU)
Canadian Forces Utility Tactical Transport Helicopter (CFUTTH) Project
Canadian Search and Rescue Helicopter Project
HALIFAX Class Modernization/Frigate Equipment Life Extension (HCM/FELEX)
Intelligence Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR)
Light Utility Vehicle Wheeled (LUVW)
Marine Security Operations Centres
Maritime Helicopter Project (MHP)
Material Acquisition and Support Information System (MASIS)
Medium- To Heavy-Lift Helicopter (MHLH)
Medium Support Vehicle System Project (MSVS)
Military Automated Air Traffic System (MAATS) Project
Protected Military Satellite Communications (PMSC)
Submarine Capability Life Extension
Lead Department or Agency | Department of National Defence |
Contracting Authority | Public Works and Government Services Canada |
Participating Departments and Agencies | Industry Canada and its Regional Agencies |
Prime Contractor | The Boeing Company, St-Louis, Missouri, USA |
Major Milestones |
Date |
Memorandum to Cabinet | June 6, 2006 |
Synopsis Sheet (Effective Project Approval) | June 22, 2006 |
Advanced Contract Award Notice Posted on MERX | July 5, 2006 |
Contract Award | February 1, 2007 |
Delivery First Aircraft | August 8, 2007 |
Delivery Second Aircraft | October 18, 2007 |
Delivery Third Aircraft | March 2008 |
Delivery Fourth Aircraft | April 2008 |
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) | Summer 2008 |
Full Operational Capability (FOC) | Summer 2009 |
Project Close-out | Summer 2010 |
Lead Department or Agency | Department of National Defence |
Contracting Authority | Public Works and Government Services Canada |
Participating Departments and Agencies | Industry Canada and its regional agencies |
Prime Contractor | Lockheed Martin Corporation, having a place of business at Marietta, Georgia, USA |
Major Milestones | Date |
Memorandum to Cabinet | June 22, 2006 |
Revised Preliminary Project Approval (PPA) | June 22, 2006 |
Solicitation of Interest and Qualification (SOIQ) | August 31, 2006 |
Issue of Request For Proposal (RFP) | August 3, 2007 |
Effective Project Approval | December 13, 2007 |
Contract Award | December 20, 2007 |
First Aircraft Delivery | Fall/Winter 2010 |
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) | Fall 2011 |
Full Operational Capability (FOC) | Winter 2013/2014 |
Project Close-out | Spring 2014 |
Lead Department or Agency | Department of National Defence |
Contracting Authority | Public Works and Government Services Canada |
Participating Departments and Agencies | Industry Canada and the regional agencies |
Major Milestones |
Date |
Treasury Board Preliminary Project Approval | May 31, 2007 |
Release of Definition, Engineering, Logistics and Management Support Request for Proposals (DELMS RFP) | November 2007 |
DELMS RFP Closes | January 2008 |
Memorandum to Cabinet | January 2008 |
DELMS Contract Award | March 2008 |
Effective Project Approval (SS(EPA)) | Winter 2009 |
Award of Implementation Contract | 2009 |
Delivery of First Ship | Fall 2013 |
Initial Operating Capability (IOC) of First Ship | Fall 2014 |
Project Complete | Summer 2020 |
Lead Department | Department of National Defence |
Contracting Authority | Public Works and Government Services Canada |
Participating Departments and Agencies | Industry Canada and its regional agencies |
Prime Contractor | General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada, London, ON |
Major Milestones |
Date |
Treasury Board approval | December 1995 |
Contract award | December 1996 |
First vehicle delivery | July 1998 |
Exercise of first option | July 15, 1998 |
Exercise of second option | July 15, 1999 |
Exercise of third option | July 15, 1999 |
Last vehicle delivery | October 15, 2007 |
Project completed | March 2011 |
The vehicles are equipped and configured to meet the demands of operational employment at the battle group level by Land Force infantry elements. The APC vehicle will provide a rapid response capability, both strategic and tactical, allowing the Canadian Forces to meet all tasks currently envisaged.
On March 29, 2004, Treasury Board authorized $129M for indoor accommodation for LAV III to facilitate regular maintenance and training programs, and prevent any deterioration that would result from outdoor storage. Construction will take place in six locations: Edmonton, Wainwright, Petawawa, Montréal, Valcartier, and Gagetown. Construction activities are wellunder way and are scheduled for completion in early 2011. The project can then close in March 2011.
Region |
Cash Benefits |
Atlantic Canada |
$233.7M |
Québec |
$181.7M |
Western Canada |
$391.3M |
Small Business |
$767.8M |
Total |
$1,574.5M |
Lead Department | Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC) |
Contracting Authority | Public Works & Government Services Canada (PWGSC) |
Participating Departments & Agencies | Government of Canada departments & agencies using cryptographic equipment to protect classified information |
Prime Contractor | N/A |
Major Sub-Contractors | Various allied manufacturers of cryptographic equipment |
Project / Sub-project Major Milestones |
Date |
a. Preliminary Project Approval for the CCMP Omnibus Project |
March 7, 2005 |
b. Preliminary Project Approval for a CCMP Omnibus Project sub-project: Classified Security Management Infrastructure |
November 2, 2006 |
c. Secure Voice/Telephone Re-key Infrastructure – Completed |
March 2008 (being revised) |
d. Secure Voice/Telephone Replacement – Completed |
March 2008 (being revised) |
e. Classified Security Management Infrastructure – Phase 1A Completed |
2010 |
f. Link Encryption – Phase 1 Completed |
2010 |
g. Classified Security Management Infrastructure – Phase 1B Completed |
2011 |
h. Network Encyption Replacement – Completed |
2011 |
i. Classified Security Management Infrastructure – Phase 2 Completed |
2014 |
j. Classified Security Management Infrastructure – Phase 3 Completed |
2016 |
k. Combat Identification Replacement – Completed |
2016 |
l. Link Encryption – Phase 2 Completed |
2016 |
m. Secure Radio Replacement – Completed |
2016 |
n. CCMP Omnibus Project – Completed |
2016 |
On November 2, 2006, Treasury Board granted Preliminary Project Approval to the Classified Security Management Infrastructure project at an estimated cost of $182M with expenditure authority for the implementation of Phase 1A at a substantive cost of $31M.
The Classified Security Management Infrastructure Phase 1A implementation is in progress and Phase 1B definition is complete. The Project Office is currently seeking expenditure authority for Phase 1B implementation and Phase 2 definition.
Link Encryption Replacement is in progress.
The CCMP is currently running under budget. PPA approval was received late in the fiscal year for both the CCMP Omnibus Project (March 7, 2005) and the Classified Security Management Infrastructure (November 2, 2006), causing spending to lag behind the approved cash flow. No significant contingency funds have been expended since the beginning of the Omnibus Project. The sole contingency expenditure to date is $10K which was required for Classified Security Management Infrastructure Phase 1B project definition.
The following completion dates have changed from those recorded in the CCMP Omnibus Project PPA approved on March 7, 2005.
N/A
Lead Department or Agency | Department of National Defence |
Contracting Authority | Public Works and Government Services Canada |
Participating Departments and Agencies | Industry Canada and its regional agencies |
Prime Contractor | EDS Canada Inc. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
Major Sub-Contractors |
Mincom Pty. Ltd. Brisbane, Australia ADGA Group Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
Major Milestones |
Date |
Contract Award | January 1995 |
Initial Site Installation | December 1995 |
Warehouse Management Information System Delivery | July 1997 |
Test Development Centre Delivery | October 1999 |
Commence System Development | November 1999 |
Complete System Development | March 2001 |
Commence System Pilot | June 2001 |
Complete System Pilot | August 2001 |
Commence System Rollout | September 2001 |
Complete System Rollout | November 2002 |
projectClose-out (E Status) | September 2004 |
projectClose-out (I Status) | March 2008 |
The CFSSU Project has been transferred from implementation to close-out in September 2004. Close-out funding is $3.6M. On March 9, 2006, DND Program Management Board approved the usage of close-out funds for the project; these funds are to be used until fully expended or the work is completed.
The CFSSU project is to be completed by July 31, 2008.
Region | Benefits |
Atlantic Canada |
$51M |
Quebec |
$48M |
Ontario |
$26M |
Western Canada |
$105M |
Unallocated |
$10M |
Total |
$240M |
The project has delivered 100 Bell 412CF/CH146 Griffons, a flight simulator, composite maintenance trainer, facilities, mission kits (including defence electronic warfare suites), as well as other equipment, documentation and services.
Lead Department | Department of National Defence |
Contracting Authority | Public Works and Government Services Canada |
Participating Department | Industry Canada and its regional agencies |
Prime Contractor | Bell Helicopter Textron Canada, Mirabel, QC |
Major Sub-Contractors |
Pratt & Whitney Canada, Montréal, QC BAE Systems Canada Inc., Montréal, QC CAE Ltd, Montréal, QC |
Major Milestones |
Date |
Contract Award | September 1992 |
Critical Design Review | April 1993 |
First Helicopter Delivery | March 1995 |
Simulator Acceptance | June1996 |
Last Helicopter Delivery | February 1998 |
Project Completion | November 2009 |
Region |
Cash Benefits |
East |
10.0M |
Québec |
420.2M |
Ontario |
32.1M |
West |
12.0M |
Unallocated |
32.4M |
Total |
$506.7M |
Lead Department | Department of National Defence |
Contracting Authority | Public Works and Government Services Canada |
Participating Department | Industry Canada and its regional agencies |
Prime Contractor |
AgustaWestland International Limited (formerly E.H. Industries Ltd. (EHI)), Farnborough, United Kingdom |
Major Sub-Contractors |
GKN Westland Helicopters, United Kingdom Agusta Spa, Italy General Electric Canada Inc., Canada |
Major Milestones |
Date |
Treasury Board Effective Project Approval | April 2, 1998 |
Contract Award | April 6, 1998 |
First Aircraft Delivery (at plant in Italy) | September 2001 |
Final Aircraft Delivery (at plant in Italy) | July 2003 |
Project Completion (Effective Project Completion) | September 2004 |
Treasury Board provided Effective Project Approval on April 2, 1998 including Expenditure Authority for $788.0M (BY) net of GST, which included Definition funding expenditures of $6.4M.
On April 6, 1998, E.H. Industries (EHI) Limited (renamed AgustaWestland International Ltd (AWIL)) was contracted to supply 15 AW511 Cormorant search and rescue helicopters, along with initial logistics support to the Canadian Forces. The initial support package includes training, publications, warranty, a repair and overhaul program providing coverage until October 2004, and software support until 2006.
The project has procured the required aircraft spares, maintenance and support equipment, a Cockpit Procedures Trainer and facilities for the four Canadian Forces search and rescue bases. The project has also established and funded the first two years of an in-service support contractor for follow-on support.
As of July 2003, all 15 Cormorant helicopters have been delivered. Spare parts and infrastructure are in place to support operations. Initial training is complete. The Cormorant have been operational at the squadrons in Comox, BC, Gander, NF, Greenwood, NS and Trenton, ON. However, CH149 operations at 424 Squadron in Trenton have been suspended temporarily due to the lack of aircraft availability and difficulty to maintain adequate aircrew training.
It should be noted that although Effective Project Closure was achieved on the September 15, 2004, work is still ongoing and will remain so for many years to come. The Major Milestones still outstanding are tied to a three year Technical Publication Revision Service which is not expected to begin until fiscalyear 2008-2009, and a number of milestones related to outstanding aircraft deficiencies which are expected to continue over the next three years and perhaps beyond.
Region |
Cash Benefits |
Atlantic Canada |
$43.1M |
Québec |
$317.7M |
Ontario |
$146.5M |
Western Canada |
$86.2M |
Unallocated |
$36.3M |
Total |
$629.8M |
The CF188 Modernization project is composed of 17 different projects. Seven of these projects represent the bulk of the work to be done and are grouped under the CF 188 Incremental Modernization Project (CF 188 IMP). The remaining 10 smaller projects include associated systems such as the Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS), Air Combat Manoeuvring Instrumentation (ACMI), Precision Guided Munitions (PGM), Advance Multi-role Infrared Sensor (AMIRS), and others. To acquire and implement these projects, TB has approved $2.65B full-up cost (GST included).
The 7 projects included in CF 188 IMP are divided into two installation and integration phases. Phase I (Engineering Change Proposal 583 (ECP 583)) integrated core avionics that formed the foundation upon which other CF188 IMP projects could be installed and integrated. Phase II of the modernization effort consists of ECP 583 Revision 2 (R2), developed by McDonnell Douglas Corp, a wholly owned subsidiary of Boeing Company, for Canada, and the United States Marine Corps that will procure, install, and integrate the major and most complex systems of Phase II.
Lead Department or Agency | Department of National Defence |
Contracting Authority | Public Works and Government Services Canada |
Participating Departments and Agencies | Industry Canada |
Prime Contractor |
Boeing / McDonnell Douglas, St Louis, Missouri, USA |
Major Sub-Contractors | L3 Canada MAS, Mirabel, QuebecCanada |
Major Milestones |
Phase I |
Phase II |
Treasury Board Effective Project Approval | August 22, 2000 | October 25, 2004 |
Contract - Awarded | March 29, 2001 | February 15, 2005 |
First Aircraft delivery | May 14, 2003 | July 10, 2007 |
Last Aircraft delivery | August 31, 2006 | March 19, 2010 |
Implementation - Project Closed-Out | December 31, 2008 | September 30, 2010 |
Phase II received TB Effective Project Approval on October 25, 2004 for a substantive cost of $476M (BY) (GST included). The commercial sale contract was awarded to Boeing on February 15, 2005. Three of the subsystems to be installed are being procured via Foreign Military Sales (FMS) with the US Navy (Helmet Mounted Display (HMD), Multi-functional Information Distribution System (MIDS) & ALE-47 Counter Measures Dispensing System) and one is being purchased commercially (Multi-purpose Display Group (MDG)) under a joint program with the Royal Australian Air Force. The following items are also included in the ECP 583R2 Project: Multi-purpose Display Group (MDG), Cockpit Video Recorder (CVR), and the Naval Aircrew Common Ejection Seat (NACES). ECP 583 R2 is now in full implementation. To date a total of 11 of 79 R2 jets have been delivered. The last Phase II production aircraft is scheduled for modernization by the middle of 2010. The remaining funds are apportioned to the number of smaller sub projects.
ECP 583: Industrial and Regional Benefits are equivalent to 75% of the contract value on this project. The Contractor, McDonnell Douglas Corp, a wholly owned subsidiary of Boeing Company, has committed to deliver Industrial and Regional Benefits of $377M US. Boeing has currently satisfied $340M US of their obligation to the Government of Canada. The remaining $37M US will need to be completed by the end of 2008. Boeing has been working with industry in all regions of Canada on this project.
ECP 583 R2 Industrial and Regional Benefits are equivalent to 100% of the contract value on this project. The Contractor, McDonnell Douglas Corp, a wholly owned subsidiary of Boeing Company, has committed to deliver Industrial and Regional Benefits of $137M US. They have also committed to a 25% direct requirement. Boeing has currently satisfied approximately $39M US of their obligation to the Government of Canada. The remaining $97M US will need to be completed by the end of 2012. Canadian industry in the following regions of Canada will benefit from the CF188 Modernization Project.
Region |
Benefits Phase I |
Benefits Phase II |
Atlantic Canada |
5M |
0.153M |
Québec |
158M |
0.898M |
Ontario |
152M |
38M |
Western Canada |
25M |
0.615M |
Unallocated |
37M |
97M |
Total |
$377M |
$136.6M |
Implementation of the HCM/FELEX project will occur through three principal contracts: two Multiship Contracts (MSC) for docking work periods/refits and one Combat System Integration (CSI) contract to develop, procure and install the majority of the combat system elements of the project.
Lead Department | Department of National Defence |
Contracting Authority | Public Works & Government Services Canada |
Participating Departments and Agencies | Industry Canada and its regional agencies |
In-Service Support Contractor (Class Design Agent) | Fleetway Incorporated, Halifax, NS, Canada |
Internal Communications System | DRS Flight Safety, Kanata, ON, Canada |
Major Milestones | Date |
Preliminary Project Approval (PPA) Approval |
February 2005 (FELEX) February 2007 (HCM/FELEX) |
Refit Procurement Strategy Approval by TB | March 2007 |
Revised Preliminary Project Approval (Part 1) | June 2007 |
Multi-Ship Contracts (MSC) Awarded (Docking Work Periods & Refits) | March 2008 |
Effective Project Approval (EPA) Approval (Part 2) | September 2008 |
Combat System Integration Contract Award | November 2008 |
Refits Begin | October 2010 |
Refits Completed | June 2017 |
Project Closure | March 2018 |
After providing industry with detailed insight into the project’s combat systems integration (CSI) requirements and technical documentation, three qualified contractors were selected through a Solicitation of Interest Qualification process. All three contractors attested, in writing, that they could deliver the design/build/installation and set-to-work of all twelve CSI systems, including the upgrade of all system trainers and delivery of a complete Integrated Logistics Package at a firm fixed price of $1,100M.
The Project is presently in its definition phase. Design integration work is continuing, the Combat System Integration Performance Specification is being finalized, and the CSI Request for Proposal documentation was released in February 2008. Documentation is being finalized for a September 2008 submission to Treasury Board seeking Effective Project Approval and Expenditure Authority for Part 2, the CSI component of the project, at a full-up cost estimate, including GST, of $2,242M (BY). Total full-up project cost, including GST, is $3,108.4M (BY). The HCM/FELEX project is currently within budget.
A Request for Proposal for the Multi-Ship Contracts (docking work periods and refits) resulted in two successful bidders, Halifax Shipyard on the east coast and Washington Marine Group (Victoria Shipyard) on the west coast. Final negotiations with both shipyards have been completed and award of contracts is expected in March 2008.
Lead Department | Department of National Defence |
Contracting Authority | Public Works & Government Services Canada (PWGSC) |
Participating Department | Industry Canada and its regional agencies |
Prime Contractor for the UAV UOR Op Athena sub-project | Oerlikon Contraves Inc., Saint-Jean, QC |
Major Sub-Contractor for the UAV UOR Op Athena sub-project | SAGEM SA, France |
Prime Contractor for Beyond Line of Sight Satellite (BLOS) UOR Op ARCHER | ND Satcom, Germany |
Prime Contractors for Mobile Electronic Warfare Team (MEWT) UOR Op ARCHER |
Agilent Technologies, Ottawa, ON Digital ReceiverTechnologyInc, Maryland USA Signal Technology Associates Inc., Kanata, ON Xwave, Stittsville, Ontario |
Prime Contractor for Mini UAV UOR Op ARCHER | Thales Canada, Ottawa, ON |
Major Sub-contractor for the Mini UAV UOR Op ARCHER | Elbit Systems, Israel |
Prime Contractor for Acoustic Weapon Locating System (AWLS) Op ARCHER | SELEX Sensors & Airborne Systems Ltd, Basildon Essex, United Kingdom |
Type 1 Radios Data Link Communication (DLC) project - Foreign Military Sales (FMS) | US Army, USA |
Light Weight Counter Mortar Radars (LCMR) – Foreign Military Sales (FMS) | US Army, USA |
Major Milestones |
Date |
Treasury Board Preliminary Project Approval | April 3, 2003 |
MND Approval UAV UOR | July 2003 |
Treasury Board Project Approval in Arrears UAV UOR Full Operational Capability |
August 2005 October 2007 |
Communications & Data Link Component Treasury Board Effective Project Approval Initial Operational Capability |
December 2006 October 2008 |
Command and Control (C2) Treasury Board Effective Project Approval Initial Operational Capability |
February 2008 March 2009 |
EW Sensors Treasury Board Effective Project Approval Phase 1 Amendment 1 (AL 1) Initial Operational Capability |
November 2005 February 2008 April 2007 |
In Service Sensors Enhancement Treasury Board Effective Project Approval | October 2008 |
WLS Sensor Component Treasury Board Effective Project Approval | October 2008 |
WLS Acoustic Sensor Initial Operation Capability (IOC) Full Operational Capability |
November 2005 March 2007 Sept 2008 |
Family of Mini UAV Treasury Board Effective Project Approval (UOR) Family of Mini UAV Treasury Board Effective Project Approval AL 1 |
November 2005 March 2009 |
Light Weight Counter Mortar Radar Effective Project Approval Initial Operation Capability (IOC) Full Operational Capability (FOC) |
March 2007 March 2007 December 2008 |
Deliveries Complete all ISTAR sub-projects | September 2013 |
Project Completion | March 2014 |
Delivery of equipment actually started with UORs in Op Athena, and final deliveries are scheduled out to 2013. The currently approved sub-projects in support of Op Athena and Op Archer are:
In addition the Data Link Communications project received TB approval in December 2006 and PWGSC received TB contract approval for radios February 22, 2007. The FMS cases for 1300 radios has been accepted and initialdelivery of equipment is anticipated for March 2008. Some of this equipment is needed for Op ATHENA.
Lead Department or Agency | Department of National Defence |
Contracting Authority | Public Works and Government Services Canada |
Participating Departments and Agencies | Industry Canada and the regional agencies |
Major Milestones |
Date |
Memorandum to Cabinet | April 14, 2004 |
Treasury Board Preliminary Project Approval - (SS-PPA) | November 24, 2004 |
Invitation for Bids Posted on MERX | June 27, 2006 |
Project Definition – Contract Award | December 1, 2006 |
Treasury Board Effective Project Approval - (SS-EPA) – Approval | September 2008 |
Project Implementation - Contract Award | 2008 |
First Delivery | 2012 |
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) | 2013 |
Full Operational Capability (FOC) | 2016 |
Project Close-out | 2016 |
The LUVW Project mandate is to replace Canadian Iltis vehicles with two separate vehicle acquisitions: 1,159 Standard Military Pattern (SMP) vehicles (Mercedes Benz G Wagon) with integrated logistic support and 170 Armour Protection Systems ($241.4M), for use by field force units; and 1,061 militarized commercial off-the-shelf (Mil COTS) vehicles (GM Silverado) ($65.4M) for use primarily by the Reserve Force for a total project cost of $306.8M.
Lead Department | Department of National Defence |
Contracting Authority | Public Works and Government Services Canada |
Participating Department | Industry Canada and its regional agencies |
Prime Contractor (Phase 1) SMP | Mercedes Benz Canada, Toronto ON |
Prime Contractor (Phase 2) Mil-COTS | General Motors Defense Military Trucks, Troy, Michigan, USA |
Major Milestones |
Date |
Major Milestone (Phase 1) SMP | |
Award of Contract | October 28, 2003 |
First Full Production Delivery | February 2004 |
Final Production Delivery | November 2006 |
Effective Project Completion | December 2008 |
Major Milestone (Phase 2) Mil COTS | |
Award of Contract | October 2002 |
First Full Production Delivery | October 2003 |
Final Production Delivery | December 2004 |
Effective Project Completion | December 2008 |
The LUVW Mil COTS contract was awarded to General Motors in October 2002 with the first vehicle delivery received in October 2003. All 1,061 vehicles have been delivered as of December 2004.
There were options on both the LUVW SMP and Mil COTS contracts; however, they have both been exercised and the option quantities are already reflected in the quantities detailed above.
The level of confidence in the LUVW is generally high. User feedback from Op ATHENA/Op ARCHER on the G Wagon has been positive and, even with the high mileage placed on the vehicles in Afghanistan, the fleet serviceability remains steady at 95%. That said, there have been problems of body cracks in the fleet, particularly those vehicles operating in harsher environments such as Afghanistan. The Project Management Office (PMO) has been working to resolve this issue.
In September 2006, the Senior Review Board of the Department of National Defence authorized the transfer of $1.5M of unspent funds from the MILCOTS account and $1M from contingency to the SMP account (for a total of $2.5M increase in the SMP account). This money was required to offset the increase in the cost of the EURO that has increased the cost of Design Change Requests, spare parts and special tools (none of these items was contracted for at a fixed exchange rate).
The project was reduced to a staff of three in July 2007. This drawdown in staff was found to be too severe given the challenges of fielding the fleet directly to Afghanistan and the optional purchase of 357 additional G Wagons. Consequently, there have been delays to the contracting and delivery of the special tools and test equipment and the project has been extended to December 2008.
The remaining high cost items include the delivery of Integrated Logistics Support manuals and special tools and test equipment. The PMO will also work with PWGSC to migrate the Interim Support Contract into a Long Term Support Contract. Full Operational Capability will be declared after delivery of the special tools. This is estimated to take place between June and September 2008, followed by effective project close-out in December 2008.
The project received Treasury Board (TB) approval for Phase 1 March 29, 2007 and will return to TB to seek Effective Project Approval (EPA) for phase 2. The project is capped at $650M.
Lead Department or Agency | Department of National Defence |
Contracting Authority | Public Works and Government Services (PWGSC) |
Participating Departments and Agencies | Industry Canada and its regional agencies |
Prime Contractor for ARV upgrades Phase 1 | Rheinmetall Land Systeme (RLS), Germany |
Prime Contractor for MBT upgrades Phase 1 |
Krauss Maffei Wegmann (KMW), Germany |
Prime Contractor for loaned tanks | German Government |
Prime Contractor for tank purchase | Netherlands Government |
Major Milestones |
Date |
Memorandum to Cabinet | March 26, 2007 |
Senior Project Advisory Committee – Procurement Strategy Endorsed | March 15, 2007 |
Treasury Board - Preliminary Project Approval (PPA) | March 29, 2007 |
Statement of Operational Requirements Approval | To be determined |
Phase 1 – Memorandum of Understanding with German MoD Signed for Loan | May 16, 2007 |
Phase 1 - Contract to KMW for upgrades to Loaned tanks | May 30, 2007 |
Phase 1 - Contract to RLS for upgrades to Loaned tanks | May 30, 2007 |
Initial Operational Capability – (Phase I) | August 28, 2007 |
Phase 1 - Acquisition of tanks from Dutch Government | 14 December 2007 |
Senior Project Advisory Committee – Phase 2 Procurement Strategy Endorsed | Fall 2008 |
Treasury Board Effective Project Approval | Mid 2009 |
Full Operational Capability – (Phase II) | 2013+ |
Project Closed-Out | 2013+ |
Mine ploughs/mine rollers and dozers will not be available on the loaned tanks. Therefore some Leopard 1 C2 will remain in theatre.
Staffing for EPA has been initiated. There may be scheduling and cost challenges, due to the fact that phase 2 upgrades have to be completed in Canada. The project team is currently analyzing.
The Marine Security Operations Centres Project will establish the Marine Security Operations Centers, which will be manned by core partner personnel. In addition, the project will ensure that the Marine Security Operations Centres will have the capacity in terms of personnel, technology and physical infrastructure resources that will allow them to bring to bear all civilian and military assets necessary to detect, assess and support a response to a direct or indirect marine security threat.
Lead Department | Department of National Defence |
Contracting Authority |
Public Works and Government Services Canada Defence Construction Canada |
Participating Departments and Agencies |
Canada Boarder Services Agency Department of Fisheries and Oceans/Canadian Coast Guard Public Safety Canada/Royal Canadian Mounted Police Transport Canada |
Prime Contractor (Business Transformation and Integrated Information Environment) | The project is in the process of establishing its primary goods and services contract. The Stage 1 RFP technical proposal evaluations are being conducted with the objective of establishing a qualified bidders list by March 2008. Stage 2 RFP development is progressing with RFP release to qualified bidders tentatively scheduled for summer 2008 while contract ward is tentatively scheduled for spring 2009. |
Prime Contractor (Construction) |
The project signed a contact with Smith Carter Architects and Engineers Inc., Winnipeg, Manitoba in December 2005 for construction architectural and engineering consulting services for initial definition phase work. A new RFP will be released this year with a new architectural and engineering consulting services contract tentatively in place by spring 2009
for the remaining definition phase and all of the implementation phase work. The project is tentatively scheduled in 2010 to sign general construction contracts for the construction of the new MSOC buildings on both coasts. |
Major Milestones | Original Dates | Revised Dates |
Preliminary Project Approval #1 | December 2005 | N/A |
Initial Operating Capability | April 2007 | October 2008 |
Preliminary Project Approval #2 | April 2007 | May 2010 |
Effective Project Approval | April 2008 | June 2011 |
Final Operating Capability | September 2010 | September 2014 |
Project Close out | March 2011 | March 2015 |
Lead Department or Agency | Department of National Defence |
Contracting Authority | Public Works and Government Services Canada |
Participating Departments and Agencies | Industry Canada and its regional agencies |
Prime Contractor |
Sikorsky International Operations Incorporated, Stratford, Connecticut, USA |
Sub-Contractors |
General Dynamics Canada, Ottawa, Ontario L-3 MAS Canada, Mirabel, Québec |
Major Milestones |
Date |
Preliminary Project Approval (PPA) | June 18, 2003 |
Invitations for Bids Posted on MERX | December 16, 2003 |
Synopsis Sheet (Effective Project Approval) SS (EPA) | November 22, 2004 |
Contract Award | November 23, 2004 |
First Delivery | January 2009 |
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) | January 2010 |
Full Operational Capability (FOC) | February 2011 |
Project Close-out | 2013 |
Region | Capital Acquisition | In-Service Support |
---|---|---|
Atlantic Canada |
239.1M |
825.9M |
Quebec |
555.8M |
399.2M |
Northern Ontario |
3.2M |
7.6M |
Ontario (excluding Northern Ontario) |
924.3M |
1,073.2M |
Western Canada |
210.6M |
181.4M |
Unallocated |
10.0M |
105.7M |
Total |
$1,943.0M |
$2,593.0M |
Lead Department or Agency | National Defence |
Contracting Authority | Public Works and Government Services |
Participating Departments and Agencies | N/A |
Prime Contractor | IBM Canada, Ottawa, Ontario |
Major Sub-Contractors |
SAP Canada, Ottawa, Ontario Pennant Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
The project follows the standard departmental project management framework, with a phased approach implemented by a fully Integrated Project Team consisting of personnel from the Contractor, DND and PWGSC.
Major Milestones | Date |
---|---|
Definition Phase | |
Preliminary Project Approval - Expenditure Authority for Phase 1 | June 10, 1998 |
Contract Awarded for Prime Systems Integrator | December 14, 1998 |
MASIS system - Go Live Phase 1 (202 Work Depot Montreal) | September 1, 1999 |
Implementation Phase | |
Expenditure Authority (EPA) for Phases 2 and 3:
|
June 15, 2000 |
Amended Expenditure Authority (EPA) for Phase 4:
|
December 2003 |
Amended Expenditure Authority (EPA) for Phase 5 to cover rollout of additional functionality to wider user base including Air Force and Army. | June 13, 2007 |
Project Close-out | 2012 |
The project follows a cyclical approval and delivery methodology. In December 2003, an additional $34.4M was approved to fund Phase 4 of the project. On June 13, 2007, the MASIS project received Treasury Board approval in the amount of $170M for Phase 5. Planned completion of project is 2012 timeframe.
The Medium- to Heavy-Lift Helicopter project will deliver the medium to heavy lift helicopter capability to support domestic and international deployments of land forces, special operations and amphibious formations. The project will acquire a minimum of 16 helicopters, integrated logistic support and other related support elements.
Lead Department or Agency | Department of National Defence |
Contracting Authority | Public Works and Government Services Canada |
Participating Departments and Agencies | Industry Canada and its regional agencies |
Prime Contractor | The Boeing Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |
Major Milestones |
Date |
Memorandum to Cabinet | June 2006 |
Synopsis Sheet Preliminary Project Approval (PPA) | June 22, 2006 |
Advanced Contract Award Notice Posted on MERX | July 5, 2006 |
Revised Preliminary Project Approval – Phased Approach | Spring 2008 |
Contract Award | Fall 2008 |
Synopsis Sheet Effective Project Approval | Fall 2009 |
Contract Amendment – Phase II | Fall 2010 |
First ACAN Compliant Aircraft | Summer 2011 |
First MHLH | Summer 2012 |
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) | Summer 2013 |
Full Operational Capability (FOC) | Summer 2015 |
Project Close-out | Winter 2015/2016 |
In July 2006, the Government announced, via Advanced Contract Award Notice, its intent to award a contract to the Boeing Company. Definition work is underway, consultation with industry has taken place, a continuous risk management program has been implemented and costing efforts for the implementation phase are progressing.
Contract award has been delayed owing to delays in finalizing Technical Assistance Agreements and the need to conduct additional risk reduction and project definition tasks. In Spring 2008, authority will be requested, through a Revised PPA, to endorse a phased approach to this procurement. This approach consists of a non-recurring engineering and risk reduction phase followed by a production phase.
Cost, cash flow and schedule estimates will be further refined before the Minister of National Defence seeks effective project approval from Treasury Board.
Lead Department or Agency | Department of National Defence |
Contracting Authority | Public Works and Government Services Canada |
Participating Departments and Agencies | Industry Canada and its regional agencies |
Major Milestones |
Date |
Memorandum to Cabinet | June 2006 |
Preliminary Project Approval (PPA) | June 22 2006 |
Invitation for Bids Posted on MERX - Militarized Commercial Pattern Vehicles | November 15, 2007 |
Invitation for Bids Posted on MERX - Standard Military Pattern Vehicles | Fall 2008 |
Invitation for Bids Posted on MERX - Family of Baseline Shelter | Fall 2008 |
Invitation for Bids Posted on MERX - Special Equipment Vehicle Kits | To be determined |
Effective Project Approval - EPA for MilCOTS and SEV Baseline Shelter | Fall 2008 |
Effective Project Approval - EPA for SMP and SEV Kitting | Fall 2009 |
Contract Award - Militarized Commercial Pattern Vehicles | Fall 2008 |
Contract Award - Standard Military Pattern | Fall 2009 |
Contract Award – Family of Baseline Shelter | Fall 2008 |
Contract Award - Special Equipment Vehicle Kits | To be determined |
First Delivery - Militarized Commercial Pattern Vehicles | Summer 2009 |
First Delivery - Standard Military Pattern | Winter 2010 |
First Delivery - Family of Baseline Shelter | Spring 2009 |
First Delivery - Special Equipment Vehicle (SEV) Kits | To be determined |
Delivery Complete - Militarized Commercial Pattern Vehicle | Fall 2010 |
Delivery Complete – Standard Military Pattern (SMP) | Winter 2012 |
Delivery Complete – Family of Baseline Shelter | Spring 2011 |
Delivery Complete - Special Equipment Vehicle Kits | To be determined |
Project Close Out | Spring 2013 |
The key variance within MSVS is schedule. Delays have been encountered and the single EPA scheduled for Fall 2007 has now been split into two phases: Phase 1 for MILCOTS and SEV Baseline Shelter in Fall 2008 and Phase 2 for SMP and SEV Kitting in Fall 2009. The delays are attributed to the following key factors:
At this time, Project Close-Out is anticipated for Spring 2013. A continuous risk management program has been implemented and costing efforts for the implementation phase are progressing.
The MAATS project will provide the essential equipment and system interfaces necessary to automate data interchange between applications. The project will deliver a stable, sustainable, and operational Air Traffic Management System (ATMS) while providing as much integration as possible with NAV Canada’s Canadian Automated Air Traffic System (CAATS). Where equipment or system interfaces are not currently available, new equipment will be installed. All existing Defence radar systems will be retained and interfaced to the MAATS as appropriate.
LeadDepartment | Department of National Defence |
Contracting Authority | Public Works Government Services Canada |
Participating Department | Industry Canada and its regional agencies |
Prime Contractor |
Raytheon Canada Limited, Richmond, BC NavCanada, Ottawa, ON |
Major Sub-Contractors |
Hewlett Packard Canada Ltd, Ottawa ON CVDS, Montréal PQ Frequentis Canada Ltd, Ottawa ON |
Major Milestones |
Date |
Treasury Board Effective Project Approval | July 1993 |
Contract Award | January 1994 |
Preliminary Design Review | March 2000 |
Critical Design Review | January 2001 |
Factory Acceptance Test | November 2001 |
Initial Delivery | April 2003 |
Contract Complete | December 2004 |
Approval received to disengage concurrent development with NAV CANADA project and pursue sustainable minimum military requirement | September 2006 |
Begin Software Development on Phoenix Systems | October 2006 |
Complete Phoenix NAMS II Development | July 2007 |
Initial Operational Capability – First Wing Operational with NAMS II Equipment | November 2007 |
Full Operational Capability (FOC) – All Wings with delivered Equipment | March 2009 |
Begin project Close out | April 2009 |
Project complete | July 2009 |
As briefed at SRB on June 30, 2006, the MAATS project objectives were declared unachievable within the existing funding envelope. Given a number of alternative options, MAATS’ Project Management Office (PMO) recommended to cease MAATS development, and continue the project with the implementation of an “in-house” solution coined Phoenix. With the support of the Chief of the Air Staff and ADM(Mat), the Project Management Board (PMB) concurred with the PMO’s recommendation on March 15, 2007. MAATS’ PMO was directed to de-link the project from NAVCanada’s Civilian Automated Air Traffic System (CAATS); concentrate on the re-vitalization and integration of Air Traffic Controller (ATC) information sources at each of the seven wings (Comox, Cold Lake, Moose Jaw, Bagotville, Trenton, Greenwood and Goose Bay); keep military Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the Wings vice at two Military Terminal Control Centres; and pursue the development and fielding of the Phoenix solution.
Since the approvals were received in July 2007, the Phoenix solution is well on its way upgrading the current Air Traffic Management System capability inclusive of the following sub-systems: the Radar Processor, the Navigational Aids and Meteorological Sub-System (NAMS), the Air Movement Statistics Package and the Flight Data System. Phoenix is based on the proven Radar Processing Display System II (RPDS II), which was certified for Operational Air Worthiness and built on standard commercial off-the shelf (COTS) hardware and open source software, thus keeping technical risk LOW. Installation of Phoenix equipment (NAMS II) at 8 Wing Trenton was completed and Provisional Operational Airworthiness Clearance (POAC) was granted in October 2007, ahead of schedule. Actual close out activities, including a project completion report to Treasury Board will be completed in fiscal 2009–2010.
Region |
Cash Benefits |
Atlantic Canada |
1.6M |
Québec |
1.0M |
Ontario |
1.8M |
Western Canada |
50.2M |
Unallocated |
To be determined |
Total |
$54.6M |
Lead Department | Department of National Defence |
Contracting Authority | Public Works and Government Services Canada |
Participating Department | Industry Canada and its regional agencies |
Prime Contractor | United States Department of Defense |
Major Sub-Contractors | To be determined |
Major Milestones |
Date |
Preliminary Project Approval | August 25, 1999 |
Effective Project Approval | November 18, 2003 |
Initial Terminal Delivery | Summer 2009 |
Initial Satellite Delivery | Spring 2010 |
Terminal Delivery Completed | Summer 2013 |
Project Complete | Winter 2014 |
On August 25, 1999, Treasury Board granted Preliminary Project Approval to the PMSC Project, with expenditure authority for the implementation of Phase I at an estimated cost of $252M and granted approval for the Department of National Defence to enter into a Military Satellite Communication (MILSATCOM) MOU with the US Department of Defense. The MOU was signed November 16, 1999.
On November 18, 2003, Treasury Board granted Effective Project Approval to the PMSC Project, with expenditure authority for the Implementation of Phase II at an estimated cost of $300M. The total cost is now estimated at $552M.
The project delivered four functional Victoria class submarines with up-to-date, safe-to-dive certificates, four crew trainers (including a combat systems trainer, a ship control trainer, a machinery control trainer, and a torpedo handling and discharge trainer), and four trained crews.
Lead Department | Department of National Defence |
Contracting Authority | Public Works & Government Services Canada (PWGSC) |
Participating Department | Industry Canada and its regional agencies |
Prime Contractor | The Government of the United Kingdom (UK) of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Ministry of Defence, UK |
Major Sub-Contractor | British Aerospace Engineering (BAE) Marine Systems (formerly Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering Limited (VSEL)/Marconi Marine) Cumbria, UK |
Major Milestones |
Date |
Treasury Board Approval | June 2, 1998 |
Main Contract Award | July 2, 1998 |
Initial Support Contract Award | July 2, 1998 |
Commence lease 1st submarine | October 2000 |
Commence lease 2nd submarine | October 2001 |
Commence lease 3rd submarine | February 2003 |
Commence lease 4th submarine | October 2004 |
Relocate trainers to Canada | June 2003 |
Lease completed, submarines purchased | April 2009 |
Effective Project approval was granted to the SCLE project on June 2, 1998 at an estimated total cost of $812.0M (BY) net of GST. The expenditure ceiling was increased $84.8M by Treasury Board in June 2003 to accommodate increased scope to include 17 submarine related projects and initiatives that were progressing outside the bounds of SCLE. SCLE project is currently expending to budget.
($ Thousands) |
Forecast |
Planned |
Planned |
Planned |
Defence Services Program |
|
|
|
|
Generate and Sustain Relevant, Responsive and Effective Combat-Capable Integrated Forces |
3,370,129 |
3,390,779 |
3,774,966 |
3,815,408 |
Conduct Operations |
196,508 |
313,998 |
311,557 |
314,500 |
Contribute to Canadian Government, Society and International Community in Accordance with Canadian Interests and Values |
26,231 |
58,083 |
59,734 |
59,341 |
Total |
3,592,868 |
3,762,860 |
4,146,257 |
4,189,249 |
Projects listed below have been identified as either: (1) projects in which the estimated expenditure exceeds the delegated approval authority granted to DND by the Treasury Board ($60 million), or (2) projects in which the risk is particularly high, regardless of the estimated amounts. All major capital construction projects fall under the Generate and Sustain Integrated Forces program activity. For fiscal year 2008-2009, planned spending on major capital construction projects (>$60M) represents 25% of total planned capital spending on construction.