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Table: Sustainable Development Strategy
| On behalf of the Government of Canada, DFO is responsible for developing and implementing policies and programs that support Canada's scientific, ecological, social and economic interests in oceans and fresh waters. As a department committed to sustainable development, DFO works to protect and conserve Canada's aquatic resources, while supporting the development and use of these resources. | ||
| Federal Sustainable Development goal | Performance measurement | Department's expected results for 2009-10 |
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Sustainable Development and Use of Natural Resources
Governance for Sustainable Development |
Risk Management Framework implemented in regions; guidance material developed and followed. Number of National Operational Statements (OPS) developed and approved.Decrease in the number of letters of advice (LOAs) related to low-risk referrals covered by National and Regional Operational Statements. Number of OPS integrated into provincial/territorial permitting processes (low risk).Number of training modules, training courses and workshops developed. Percentage of Habitat Management staff that have completed mandatory training courses (Habitat Management 101, Information Management 101).Percentage of staff that have completed their individual training under the Mandatory Training Program. More time and resources dedicated to monitoring/auditing.Date in project cycle when environmental assessment process begins for Major Projects. Environmental assessments to be triggered progressively closer to the beginning of the review process.Number of industry associations who have integrated Operational Statements (OPS) into industry best management practices. Improved understanding and relationships with national and regional stakeholders, and number of partnership agreements and/or arrangements on habitat management being implemented.Risk Management Framework informed by peer reviewed science advice. |
Through the Environmental Process Modernization Plan, service delivery and effectiveness of fish habitat management is consistent with principles of sustainable development. |
| Sustainable Development and Use of Natural Resources |
Progress against activities that support the implementation of Canada's Action Plan to Address the Threat of Aquatic Invasive Species.
Database, methodologies and tracking system developed. Risk Assessments completed. |
The introduction of aquatic invasive species is minimized and the impact of existing ones is remediated. |
| Sustainable Development and Use of Natural Resources | Management plans in place for designated MPAs. | Marine activities are proactively managed and the health of Canada's oceans is preserved in collaboration with stakeholders. |
| Sustainable Development and Use of Natural Resources | Effectiveness of response to number of spills. | Efficacy in ensuring an effective response to minimize adverse impacts of marine pollution incidents in Canadian waters is enhanced. |
| Governance for Sustainable Development |
All maintenance, repair, or divestiture projects will comply with applicable environmental regulations and standards, including environmental assessments and environmental compensation measures.
95% of all Harbour Authority-managed harbours in place for at least two years will have developed and submitted the required Environmental Management Plans. |
Small-craft harbours operations are consistent with recognized Canadian and international environmental standards. |
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Sustainable Development and Use of Natural Resources
Governance for Sustainable Development |
Number of levels of service standards achieved.
Number of client consultations held. |
Implementation of a risk-based priority approach in providing up-to-date navigational information to mariners in a timely and efficient manner. |
| Sustainable Development and Use of Natural Resources |
All lighted aids converted.*
80% of steel buoys replaced* * completed and reported in the 2007-2008 DPR |
The right mix of electronic and conventional aids to navigation is obtained to meet the changing needs of mariners and to improve overall cost and eco-efficiencies. |
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Sustainable Development and Use of Natural Resources
Governance for Sustainable Development |
Percentage of conservation frameworks that incorporate the precautionary and ecosystem approach.
Number of roundtables, task groups and summits that address specific fisheries issues. Number of fisheries with stable sharing arrangements.Number of disputes regarding access and allocation that are settled. Number of education programs and communication and inter-governmental initiatives.Number of partnerships and negotiated enforceable management measures. Number of major case investigations.Establishment of administrative sanctioning regime. Expanded ticketing system. |
A new approach to fisheries management is developed through Fisheries Renewal initiatives, such as the Sustainable Fisheries Framework and associated policies and tools to meet the needs of an evolving industry, recognizing principles of sustainable development, as well as the precautionary and ecosystem approach.
Note: Language has been revised from the SDS in order to provide more specificity. |
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Sustainable Development and Use of Natural Resources
Governance for Sustainable Development |
Science advice to inform the development of a new aquaculture governance regime will be measured by:
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A new aquaculture governance regime is developed. |
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Sustainable Communities
Governance for Sustainable Development |
Number of AFS contribution agreements.
Number of groups with signed contribution agreements. Number of AAROM capacity building contribution agreements.Number of multi-year AAROM collaborative management agreements. Number of groups who have made the transition from capacity-building to collaborative management. |
Strengthened collaboration with Aboriginal groups contributing to sustainable Aboriginal communities. |
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Governance for Sustainable Development
Sustainable Development and Use of Natural Resources |
Extent to which scientific contributions (workshops, publications) have contributed to addressing strategic issues under the International Governance Strategy.
Reduction in over-fishing and IUU from current levels on high seas and reduced pressure on stocks. Degree to which Regional Fisheries Management Organizations are moving from stocks to ecosystem-based management issues on the international scene.Frequency and tone (positive-neutral negative) of international media reports through media analysis. Improved international cooperation on governance issues. |
Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing and over-fishing are reduced through greater international cooperation on management, enforcement, and trade measures. |
| Sustainable Development and Use of Natural Resources | Annual review of DFO SEA process as part of the regular business planning cycle. | Environmental impacts are taken into consideration in DFO's policies, plans and programs through the integration of a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) approach. |
| Sustainable Development and Use of Natural Resources | Number of DFO personnel trained via a national delivery of the Environmental Compliance Program (both various media and in-person training sessions). | DFO staff members understand and are able to respond to environmental concerns as part of their daily work, including environmental compliance requirements, when relevant. |
| Climate Change |
State of the Ocean reports for Pacific and Atlantic coasts* with relevant scientific publications, and enhanced body of knowledge for the Arctic Ocean and ecosystem.
*work may continue beyond 2009 Department-wide campaign of education and promotion to enhance awareness and understanding of the risks of climate change will be measured by:
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The impact of climate change issues on departmental business is better understood. |
| Climate Change |
Environmental and sustainability standards and specifications in place* for use for all CCG asset development and procurement. Specifically, environmental standards in place for design and acquisition of the next phase of Fleet Renewal.
Number of standards that contain environmental/sustainability considerations. Number of specific standards that are published.*deferred to 2011-2012 to allow for the development of an Environmental Management Framework which will establish principles and considerations to begin addressing greening of government priorities including green house gas emissions reductions. |
A Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) that better understands the environmental impact of its business and directs the operation and development of all assets in accordance with a set of industry leading standards and regulations. |
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Sustainable Development and Use of Natural Resources
Sustainable Communities |
Number of DFO personnel trained in Environmental Management Plans via internet training modules or in person sessions.
Number of assessments undertaken each year. Number of contaminated sites funded under this program for remediation or risk management. |
Frameworks for action are developed to direct DFO's environmental man-agement, including storage tank systems, hazardous materials, and contaminated sites. |
DFO's next Sustainable Development Strategy will be tabled in 2011.
The Federal Sustainable Development Act, passed in June 2008, responds to the need for a more coordinated implementation of sustainable development within the federal government. It requires that the Minister of the Environment table a federal sustainable development strategy in Parliament, complete with goals, targets and implementation strategies, by the spring of 2010. Federal departments are expected to table individual strategies in 2011 to reflect how their program activities will support the federal goals and targets. The federal and departmental strategies will contribute to a more coherent approach to sustainable development as well as foster greater transparency and accountability to the public and Parliament.