Archived: Departmental Plan 2017 to 2018 supplementary tables, Environment and Climate Change Canada, chapter 2

FCSAP Secretariat services will be provided to program partners by:

• Developing and implementing program policies, guidance and procedures
• Supporting governance committees
• Coordinating site submissions, performance measurement, reporting, and provision of expert support services from Health Canada, ECCC, Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Public Services and Procurement Canada to all custodial departments
• Providing continuous improvement of the Interdepartmental Data Exchange Application

In cooperation with the TBS, the FCSAP Secretariat will: support the Director General and Assistant Deputy Minister steering committees and the Contaminated Sites Management Working Group; recommend program improvements; coordinate the site submission process and advise custodians on site eligibility; manage program communications; evaluate program performance; and lead the resolution of operational and technical issues that affect program management and policies.

Additionally, in 2017-18, the FCSAP Secretariat will

• Develop a long term strategy for managing federal contaminated sites beyond 2020;
• Coordinate the FCSAP horizontal program evaluation;
• Work with federal custodians and TBS to ensure that information reported to the Federal Contaminated Site Inventory is accurate and complete;
• Publish the 2015-16 FCSAP annual reports on the federal contaminated sites web portal and prepare a draft of the 2016-17 annual report. The FCSAP annual reports summarize activities and expenditures on FCSAP projects and provide information on the status of the inventory of federal contaminated sites;
• Continue to co-lead the working group consisting of expert support departments and custodians such as National Defence and Transport Canada in developing guidance on perfluoroalkyl substances such as Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA);

Expert support services will be provided to custodians by:

• Review of site classification scores and other technical documents
• Provision of scientific and technical expert advice through the development of guidance, training and tools
• Promotion of regulatory compliance

Through its role as an expert support department within FCSAP, ECCC will also conduct the following activities:

• provide a central point of expert support services for custodial departments;
• coordinate regional and headquarters activities of other expert support departments (including implementation of interdepartmental regional working groups, integrated work planning, etc.);
• coordinate and undertake the review of site classification scores with other expert support departments;
• ensure that information on program tools and guidance is disseminated, that lessons learned are shared and that custodians’ needs are addressed;
• provide technical advice and expert information on ecological risks and environmental matters [e.g. compliance promotion with federal environmental statutes, National Classification System for Contaminated Sites and Aquatic Sites Classification System scoring, Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME) approaches, waste management, sampling design, emerging chemicals, etc.] at the site level and at the program level via the development of science-based tools, best practices, guidance documents, and environmental quality guidelines; and
• Provide training on the assessment and management of ecological risks at FCSAP sites as well as key training on other broader program-related aspects (e.g. site prioritization, site closure tool).

Expert support services will be provided to custodians by:

• Review of site classification scores and other technical documents.
• Provision of scientific and technical expert advice through the development of guidance, training and tools
• Promotion of regulatory compliance

Fisheries Protection Program - FCSAP Expert Support will conduct the following activities:

• provision of scientific and technical advice to custodial departments on the management of federal contaminated sites in relation to risks/impacts to fish and fish habitat;
• promotion of regulatory compliance with relevant federal legislation, particularly the Fisheries Protection provisions of the Fisheries Act;
• development of guidance material and provision of training to custodial organizations on the management of FCSAP; and
• review of site classifications and technical documents to ensure that the potential risks/impacts to fish and fish habitat have been appropriately considered.

Expert support services will be provided to custodians by:

• Review of site classification scores and other technical documents.
• Provision of scientific and technical expert advice through the development of guidance, training and tools

Health Canada’s Contaminated Sites Program will conduct the following activities:

• provision of guidance, training and advice on human health risk assessment and risk management;
• review of eligibility scoring documents for terrestrial and aquatic sites under the National Classification System for Contaminated Sites and review human health risk assessments and remediation plans for projects;
• participation in interdepartmental national and regional working groups;
• development of the human health component of CCME soil quality guidelines; and
• support custodians in communicating risk to human health

Expert support services will be provided to custodians by:

• Focusing on developing solutions to procurement issues;
• Providing training and guidance on site management tools;
• Liaising with industry and disseminating information on innovative technologies and technologies used in individual sites; and
• Forecasting site requirements and procurement opportunities to support linkages to other federal priorities and providing information to industry.

Public Services and Procurement Canada’s FCSAP Expert Support Program will conduct the following activities:

• Developing contaminated site management tools;
• collecting and sharing innovative and sustainable/green approaches;
• addressing procurement issues; and
• informing the private sector of federal demand for services

TBS will support ECCC in the management of the FCSAP Program by:

• Ensuring that delivery of the FCSAP Program is consistent with Treasury Board policies on the management of federal real property (including federal contaminated sites); and
• Administering and maintaining the Federal Contaminated Sites Inventory (FCSI)

T 1.2.1a:
Regulations for new light-duty vehicles: targets vary by vehicle class: highest target 0.103 NMOG+NOx g/km for model year 2017
T 1.2.1b:
Multi-Sector Air Pollutants Regulations:

• 95% of modern engines emit < 2.7 g/kWhr by 2018
• 95% of pre-existing engines or fleets emit < 4 g/kWhr by 2027
• 100% of Pre-existing, Transitional, Modern or Redesignedequipment emit less than or equal to their obligation (Dates: Modern and transitional B&Hs: 2017 / Pre-existing B&Hs: 2027/2037)
• 100% of regulated cement manufacturing facilities meet:
• For NOx (preheater and precalciner): 2.25 kg/ tonne of clinker (wet and long dry): 2.55 kg/ tonne clinker or 30% reduction in emission intensity from 2006.
• For SO2 (all kilns): 3.0kg/ tonne of clinker.

PI 1.2.1
GHG emissions from sector or source, or percentage of emitters meeting performance requirement

PI 1.2.2
Percentage of GHG emissions and/or climate change forcers from sources targeted for federal action in the PCF covered by federal instruments

PI 1.2.3
GHG emissions from sector or source, or percentage of emitters meeting performance requirement for methane emissions in the oil and gas sectors

PI 1.2.4
Risk management instruments for stationary diesel engines and landfills to address SLCPs

PI 1.2.5
GHG reductions attributable to NRCan's energy efficiency regulations and programming

PI 1.2.6
Amount of clean energy generation from marine renewable energy sources

PI 1.2.7
Reduction in the consumption of diesel fuel for electricity and heating, in litres, as a result of INAC's Northern REACHE program

PI 1.2.8
GHG reductions attributable to Transport Canada's clean transportation programming

T 1.2.1
Regulations for light-duty vehicles, heavy-duty vehicles, coal-fired electricity generating plants, and marine vessels are implemented; targets and expected emissions reductions for each source are achieved

T 1.2.2
100% of GHG emissions and/or climate change forcers from sources targeted for federal action in the PCF covered by federal risk management and/or policy instruments

T 1.2.3
Development and implementation of regulations to address methane emissions from the oil and gas sector to achieve the 40-45% reduction target in 2025 from 2012 levels

T 1.2.4
Risk management instruments for stationary diesel engines and landfills recommended by March 2018

T 1.2.5
216 petajoules (PJ) of energy saved and 15.6 megatonnes (Mt) of GHG emissions avoided in 2030-2031

T 1.2.6
Favorable long-term trend in production of marine renewable energy supply in Canada, with supply increasing from 0 MW in 2016 to at least 500 MW by 2028 (increase in renewable energy supply is associated with overall GHG emissions reductions)

T 1.2.7
40,000 litres of diesel fuel reduced (resulting in approx. 109 tonnes of CO₂ emissions reductions)

T 1.2.8
Reduction of 30,000 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent (CO₂e) annually from port facilities by 2018 as a result of the shore power program (assuming constant transportation volumes) and a  7% reduction in GHG emissions at each port terminal by 2018 (assuming constant transportation volumes)

PI 2.1.1
Percentage of target stakeholders that identify adaptation measures in their plans, strategies and reports, projects

PI 2.1.2
Number of federal programs that consider climate change adaptation in decision-making and delivery of programs

PI 2.1.3
# of tools developed to support decision making related to adapting to increased prevalence of vector-borne disease as a result of climate change

PI 2.1.4
Percentage of additional Health Regions enhancing, developing or implementing health-related adaptation measures to protect health from climate change-related extreme heat events

PI 2.1.5
Percentage of completed risk and adaptation assessments by First Nations communities or by territorial governments and northern Indigenous communities that identify adaptation measures

PI 2.1.6
Percentage of proposed standards have been completed

PI 2.1.7
Number of tools and technologies evaluated and/or developed for the adaptation of transportation infrastructure and operations to climate change

T 2.1.1a
Communities: Baseline: 50% in 2012; Target: 60% by 2019

T 2.1.1b
Natural resource sector entities (e.g.,  companies, associations)
Baseline: 30% in 2012;
Target: 40% in 2019

T 2.1.1c
Indigenous organizations or communities receiving funding
Baseline: 0
Target: 100% in 2019

T 2.1.2
25% of relevant federal programs in 2019

T 2.1.3
Three tools developed to support decision making related to adapting to increased prevalence of vector-borne disease as a result of climate change

T 2.1.4
60% of Health Regions in Canada in 2019

T 2.1.5
50% of completed risk and adaptation assessments by First Nations communities or by territorial governments and northern Indigenous communities identifying adaptation measures

T 2.1.6
50% of planned standards have been initiated in 2019

T 2.1.7
One by March 31, 2018

PI 4.1.1
Canada's meeting objectives are met or mostly met through international negotiations

PI 4.1.2
Canadian funded initiatives lead to measurable GHG reductions, increased climate resilience, and the mobilization of private sector resources

PI 4.1.3
Canada sustains high-level, strategic engagement with its international partners through collaboration and coordination to advance shared objectives

T 4.1.1
70% in 2019

T 4.1.2
At the portfolio level:
a. Reduce GHG emissions by 200 million tonnes CO₂

b. Help 10 million people adapt to the effects of climate change

c. Private financing leveraged by Canada's bilateral and multilateral climate financing, at a rate of $1 to $0.50

T 4.1.3
Engagement on shared objectives

This approach to pricing carbon pollution will include:

1. Provincial and territorial actions;
2. Working with territorial governments to find solutions that address their unique circumstances, as well as with Indigenous Peoples;
3. A review of the overall approach by 2022 to confirm the path forward.

The approach to electricity will include :

1. Increasing the amount of electricity generated from renewable and low-emitting sources;
2. Connecting clean power with places that need it;
3. Modernizing electricity systems; and
4. Reducing reliance on diesel working with Indigenous Peoples and northern and remote communities.

The approach to the built environment will include:

1. Making new buildings more energy efficient;
2. Retrofitting existing buildings, as well as fuel switching
3. Improving energy efficiency for appliances and equipment; and
4. Supporting building codes and energy efficient housing in Indigenous communities.

The approach to transportation will include:

1. Setting and updating vehicle emissions standards and improving the efficiency of vehicles and transportation systems
2. Expanding the number of zero-emission vehicles on Canadian roads;
3. Supporting the shift from higher to lower-emitting types of transportation, including through investing in infrastructure; and
4. Using cleaner fuels.

The approach to the industrial sector will include:

1. Regulations to reduce methane and hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) emissions;
2. Improving industrial energy efficiency; and
3. Investing in new technologies to reduce emissions.

The approach to the forestry, agriculture, and waste sectors will include:

1. Increasing stored carbon;
2. Increasing the use of wood for construction;
3. Generating bioenergy and bioproducts; and
4. Advancing innovation.

The approach to government leadership will include:

1. Setting ambitious targets;
2. Cutting emissions from government buildings and fleets; and
3. Scaling up clean procurement.

The approach to international leadership will include:

1. Delivering on Canada's international climate change commitments;
2. Acquiring internationally transferred mitigation outcomes; and
3. Engaging in trade and climate policy.

The approach to information, knowledge and capacity building will include:

1. Providing authoritative climate information; and
2. Building regional adaptation capacity and expertise.

The approach to building climate resilience through infrastructure will include:

1. Investing in infrastructure that strengthens resilience; and
2. Developing climate-resilient codes and standards.

The approach to protecting and improving human health and well-being will include:

1. Taking action to address climate change related health risks; and
2. Supporting healthy Indigenous communities.

The approach to supporting vulnerable regions will include:

1. Investing in resilient infrastructure to protect vulnerable regions;
2. Building climate resilience in the North;
3. Supporting community-based monitoring in Indigenous communities; and
4. Supporting adaptation in coastal areas.

The approach to reducing climate-related hazards and disaster risks will include

1. Investing in infrastructure to reduce disaster risks;
2. Advancing efforts to protect against floods; and
3. Supporting adaptation for Indigenous Peoples

The approach to building early stage innovation will include:

1. Supporting early-stage technology development; and
2. Mission-oriented research and development

The approach to accelerating commercialization and growth will include:

1. Access to government programs;
2. Increasing support to advance and commercialize innovative technologies;
3. Strengthening support for skills development and business leadership;
4. Expedite immigration of highly qualified personnel;
5. Promoting exports of clean technology goods and services; and
6. Standards-setting.

The approach to fostering adoption will include:

1. Leading by example;
2. Supporting Indigenous Peoples and northern and remote communities to adopt and adapt clean technologies; and
3. Consumer and industry adoption.

The approach to strengthening collaboration and metrics for success will include:

1. Enhance alignment between federal, provincial, and territorial actions; and
2. Establishing a clean technology data strategy.