Archived: Departmental Plan 2019 to 2020, supplementary tables, Environment and Climate Change Canada, chapter 2
Horizontal initiatives
Nature Legacy for Canada
Lead department(s)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Federal partner organization(s)
Parks Canada (PCA); Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO); Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Start date of the horizontal initiative
2018-19
End date of the horizontal initiative
2022-23
Description of the horizontal initiative
Natural spaces will be protected by establishing and expanding protected areas, managing them to high standards, and linking them onto a well-connected network of protected lands, inland water and coastal and marine areas. Species will be conserved by developing and implementing, in collaboration with partners, protection and recovery measures for priority species, in priority areas, and to address risks; and the rights and responsibilities of Indigenous peoples in conserving species and spaces will be respected and supported.
Governance structures
A senior management committee (Senior Oversight Committee) will be established at the ADM level with representation from ECCC, PCA, DFO and NRCan to guide the initiative, address any issues, and overcome any roadblocks that become apparent.
The Committee will be chaired by ECCC, and will be established for the duration of the Nature Legacy. The Committee will meet at least once a year to consider a status report on the implementation of the Nature Legacy for Canada.
Total federal funding allocated (from start to end date) (dollars)
$1,093,887,505 from June 2018 to March 2023
Total federal planned spending to date (dollars)
$229,441,327
Total federal actual spending to date (dollars)
Not applicable
Date of last renewal of the horizontal initiative
Not applicable
Total federal funding allocated at the last renewal and source of funding (dollars)
$1,093,887,505 Budget 2018
Additional federal funding received after the last renewal (dollars)
Not applicable
Total planned spending since the last renewal
$229,441,327
Total actual spending since the last renewal
Not applicable
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation
2022-23
Planning highlights
We will continue to make progress toward conserving 17% of Canada’s lands and inland waters and 10% of coastal and marine areas by the end of 2020. Additionally, we will continue to expand and manage our Migratory Bird Sanctuaries and National Wildlife Areas. The Indigenous Guardians program will support Indigenous Peoples and create partnerships in conservation efforts. Together with this program, the $500 million Canada Nature Fund will support Indigenous organizations, non-profits, provinces and territories and others to protect and conserve Canada’s terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, landscapes and biodiversity, including species at risk. This Fund will be matched by philanthropic foundations, corporate, not-for-profit, provincial, territorial and other partners to raise a total of $1 billion for conservation action and lead to the establishment of more provincial, territorial, Indigenous, and municipal protected and conserved areas, as well as private lands, across the country.
Federal, Provincial and Territorial governments have agreed to transform the way we conserve species at risk by shifting to more ecosystem-based, multispecies approaches, focussing on a national set of shared priority places, species and sectors along with place-based conservation initiatives to deliver on the ground action. Collaborative work will continue to advance the protection and recovery of Canada’s Boreal and Southern Mountain Caribou herds, amongst other priority species at risk.
Contact information
Greg Stoodley
Results and Delivery Analyst
Canadian Wildlife Service
Environment and Climate Change Canada
315 Saint-Joseph Boulevard, Gatineau QC J8Y 3Z5
819-420-7297
greg.stoodley@canada.ca
Horizontal initiative framework : departmental funding by theme (dollars)
Horizontal initiative : Nature Legacy for Canada
Shared outcomes: Canada’s species at risk are recovered and Canada’s ecosystems, landscape and biodiversity are protected
| Name of theme | Species at risk | Protected areas | Internal services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theme outcome(s) | Protection and recovery action for 230 species at risk is enhanced | Canada’s network of protected areas, OECMs and IPCAs is expanded and strengthened | Not applicable |
| Environment and Climate Change Canada | $319,386,496 | $411,119,853 | $24, 963,362 |
| Parks Canada | $58,667,050 | $141,110,390 | $15,129,515 |
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | $159,183,716 | Not applicable | $13,647,819 |
| Natural Resources Canada | $4,420,000 | Not applicable | $323,868 |
Planning information
| Name of horizontal initiative | Total federal funding allocated since the last renewal* (dollars) | 2019-20 planned spending (dollars) | Horizontal initiative shared outcome(s) | Performance indicator(s) | Target(s) | Date to achieve target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nature Legacy for Canada | $1,093,887,505 | $229,441,327 | Canada’s species at risk are recovered | Percentage of species at risk for which changes in populations are consistent with recovery and management objectives | 60% | May 2025 |
| Nature Legacy for Canada | See row above | See row above | Canada’s ecosystems, landscape and biodiversity are protected | Percentage of total i) terrestrial territory (land and inland water); and ii) coastal and marine areas that are conserved through networks of protected areas, other effective conservation measure (OECMs) and Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs) | i) 17% of total land is conserved ii) 10% of total coastal and marine areas are conserved |
2020 |
* This amount includes any additional funding received after the last renewal. Where the initiative is new (with no renewal), insert the initial total allocation approved.
| Name of theme | Total federal theme funding allocated since the last renewal* (dollars) | 2019-20 federal theme planned spending (dollars) | Horizontal initiative shared outcome(s) | Theme performance indicator(s) | Theme target(s) | Date to achieve theme target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Species at risk | $541,657,262 | $98,484,457 | Protection and recovery action for 230 species at risk is enhanced | Percentage of 230 species at risk for which protection or recovery actions are being implemented through action for priority places, species, and threats | 100% | 2023 |
* This amount includes any additional funding received after the last renewal. Where the initiative is new (with no renewal), insert the initial total allocation approved.
| Departments | Link to the department’s program inventory | Horizontal initiative activity (activities) | Total federal funding allocated to each horizontal initiative activity since the last renewal* (dollars) | 2019–20 planned spending for each horizontal initiative activity (dollars) | 2019–20 horizontal initiative activity expected result(s) | 2019–20 horizontal initiative activity performance indicator(s) | 2019–20 horizontal initiative activity target(s) | Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECCC | Species at risk | Protection and recovery of species and their critical habitat through science, action planning, stewardship actions, regulations, enforcement, and reporting | $117,444,701 | $23,679,473 | Protection and recovery action for species at risk is enhanced | Percent of species whose critical habitat has been identified on federal land for which that habitat is protected | 100% | 2025 |
| ECCC | Species at risk | Enabling the stewardship actions of partners with contributions funding through the Canada Nature Fund | $155,688,000 | $22,089,600 | Collaboration with partners for species at risk is enhanced through the Canada Nature Fund | Total land area (in hectares) that has been (i) secured; (ii) protected (new); or (iii) protected (renewed) for species at risk | 3 year rolling average (i) 7,000 (ii) 10,000 (iii) 100,000 |
2023 |
| ECCC | Species at risk | Enabling the stewardship actions of partners with contributions funding through the Canada Nature Fund | See row above | See row above | Collaboration with partners for species at risk is enhanced through the Canada Nature Fund | Percentage of Indigenous peoples engaged with ECCC who indicate that the engagement was meaningful | Annual increase from the 2018–19 baseline (to be established by March 31, 2019) | Ongoing |
| ECCC | Species at risk | Renewing capacity for assessment, listing, and recovery planning | $46,253,795 | $9,250,759 | Core capacity to implement the Species at Risk Act is renewed | Percentage of legally listed species at risk with recovery strategy, action plan or management plan available on the Species at Risk public registry | 100% | 2023 |
| PCA | Heritage Places Conservation Program | Protection and recovery of species and their critical habitat through science, implementation of on-the ground recovery actions, enforcement, and reporting | $41,968,610 | $8,104,350 | Heritages places are managed responsibly | Percentage of actions identified in Parks Canada led Species at Risk Act action plans that are implemented | 50% | 2023 |
| PCA | Heritage Places Conservation Program | Renewing capacity for assessment, listing, and recovery planning | $16,698,440 | $3,515,200 | Heritages places are managed responsibly | Number of species at risk action plans for Parks Canada places with 3 or more species at risk that are completed | 24% | 2020 |
| DFO | Species at Risk | Protection and recovery of species and their critical habitat through science, action planning, stewardship actions, regulation, enforcement, and reporting | $58,831,716 | $10,754,675 | Protection and recovery action for species at risk is enhanced | Percentage of listed aquatic species that, when reassessed, have trends consistent with the population and distribution objectives laid out in the recovery strategies or management plans | 75% | 2023 |
| DFO | Species at Risk | Enabling the stewardship actions of partners with contributions funding through the Canada Nature Fund | $59,352,000 | $11,870,400 | Collaboration with partners for species at risk is enhanced through the Canada Nature Fund | Percentage of stakeholder actively involved in species at risk protection and recovery activities | Baseline to be determined by March 31, 2019 | 2023 |
| DFO | Species at risk | Renewing capacity for assessment, listing, and recovery planning | $41,000,000 | $8,200,000 | Core capacity to implement the Species at Risk Act is renewed | Percentage of aquatic species/populations at risk listed under the Species at Risk Act for which a recovery strategy/management plan is completed | 75% | 2023 |
| NRCan | Sustainable Forest Management Cumulative Effects |
Protection and recovery of species and their critical habitat through science | $4,420,000 | $1,020,000 | Protection and recovery action for species at risk is enhanced | Trends in the use of tools, products and approaches by key decision makers to enhance information, decisions and responses regarding management of disturbance in ecosystems | Minimum of 5 tools, products and approached in a growing trend | 2023 |
* This amount includes any additional funding received after the last renewal. Where the initiative is new (with no renewal), insert the initial total allocation approved.
| Name of theme | Total federal theme funding allocated since the last renewal* (dollars) | 2019–20 federal theme planned spending (dollars) | Theme outcome(s) | Theme performance indicator(s) | Theme target(s) | Date to achieve theme target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protected areas | $552,230,243 | $130,956,870 | Canada’s network of protected areas, OECMs and IPCAs is expanded and strengthened | Number of protected areas, OECMs and IPCAs with demonstrable progress toward establishment or expansion | 15 protected areas by 2023 | 2023 |
| Protected areas | See row above | See row above | Canada’s network of protected areas, OECMs and IPCAs is expanded and strengthened | Number of protected areas, OECMs and IPCAs with demonstrable progress toward establishment or expansion | 20 IPCAs by 2023 | 2023 |
| Protected areas | See row above | See row above | Canada’s network of protected areas, OECMs and IPCAs is expanded and strengthened | Number of protected areas, OECMs and IPCAs with demonstrable progress toward establishment or expansion | 10 OECMs | 2023 |
| Protected areas | See row above | See row above | Canada’s network of protected areas, OECMs and IPCAs is expanded and strengthened | Percent of existing ECCC and PCA protected areas where overall ecological condition or management effectiveness is maintained or improved | 78% | 2023 |
* This amount includes any additional funding received after the last renewal. Where the initiative is new (with no renewal), insert the initial total allocation approved.
| Departments | Link to the department’s program inventory | Horizontal initiative activity (activities) | Total federal funding allocated to each horizontal initiative activity since the last renewal* (dollars) | 2019–20 planned spending for each horizontal initiative activity (dollars) | 2019–20 horizontal initiative activity expected result(s) | 2019–20 horizontal initiative activity performance indicator(s) | 2019–20 horizontal initiative activity target(s) | Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECCC | Habitat Conservation and Protection | Protection of wildlife habitat as National Wildlife Areas, Migratory Bird Sanctuaries, and Conservation Areas through regulation, management, and evaluation | $90,590,629 | $15,698,061 | ECCC network of protected areas is expanded | Total area that is protected as ECCC National Wildlife Ares, Migratory Bird Sanctuaries, and Conservation Areas | 13,681,594 ha | 2020 |
| ECCC | Habitat Conservation and Protection | Protection of wildlife habitat as National Wildlife Areas, Migratory Bird Sanctuaries, and Conservation Areas through regulation, management, and evaluation | See row above | See row above | ECCC network of protected areas is effectively managed | Effective management of the ECCC protected areas network (average performance of all sites) | 75% | 2020 |
| ECCC | Habitat Conservation and Protection | Supporting the actions of partners to create protected areas, other effective conservation measures, and Indigenous protected and conserved area with contribution funding from the Canada Nature Fund | $284,055,988 | $78,210,997 | Collaboration with partners for protected areas, OECMs, and IPCAs is enhanced through the Canada Nature Fund | Percentage of total terrestrial territory (land and inland water) conserved by partners, OECMs and IPCAs | 6.2% | 2020 |
| ECCC | Habitat Conservation and Protection | Enabling the participation of Indigenous peoples in the establishment, management, and monitoring of protected areas, other effective conservation measures, and Indigenous conserved and protected areas with contribution funding | 36,473,236 | $11,293,314 | Indigenous peoples are engaged in conservation | Percentage of Indigenous peoples engaged with ECCC who indicate that the engagement was meaningful | Annual increase from the 2018–19 baseline (to be established by March 31, 2019) | Ongoing |
| PCA | Heritage Places Establishment Program | Complete negotiations to establish Protected Areas | $7,000,000 | $0 | Indigenous peoples actively participate and contribute to the stewardship and establishment of heritage places | Number of negotiated agreements signed (Nahanni) | 1 | 2020 |
| PCA | Heritage Places Establishment Program | Complete negotiations to establish Protected Areas | $11,373,523 | $3,412,069 | Indigenous peoples actively participate and contribute to the stewardship and establishment of heritage places | Number of agreements under negotiation | 2 | 2020 |
| PCA | Heritage Places Conservation Program | Effective Management of National Parks and National Marine Conservation Areas | $118,231,871 | $20,000,000 | Canada’s natural heritage is protected for future generations | Percentage of National Park ecosystems where ecological integrity is maintained or improved | 92% | 2023 |
| PCA | Heritage Places Conservation Program | Effective Management of National Parks and National Marine Conservation Areas | See row above | See row above | National marine conservation areas are ecologically sustainable | Percentage of ecological sustainability measures for which data is collected and assessed | 65% | 2021 |
| PCA | Heritage Places Conservation Program | Support new National Advisory Committee on Nature for planning, consensus-building, coordination, and Indigenous engagement | $4,504,996 | $2,342,429 | Indigenous peoples actively participate in and contribute to the stewardship and conservation of heritage places | Percentage of Conservation and Restoration (CoRe) projects that incorporate Indigenous Knowledge | 35% | 2020 |
* This amount includes any additional funding received after the last renewal. Where the initiative is new (with no renewal), insert the initial total allocation approved.
| Theme name | Total federal funding allocated since the last renewal* (dollars) | 2019–20 total federal planned spending (dollars) |
|---|---|---|
| Theme 1 – Species at Risk | $552,230,243 | $98,484,457 |
| Theme 2 – Protected Areas | $527,230,243 | $130,956,870 |
| Total, all themes | $1,093,887,505 | $229,441,327 |
* This amount includes any additional funding received after the last renewal. Where the initiative is new (with no renewal), insert the initial total allocation approved.
Addressing Air Pollution (AAP)
Lead department(s)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Federal partner organization(s)
Health Canada, National Research Council of Canada
Non federal and non governmental partner(s)
The implementation of the Air Quality Management System (AQMS) is a federally led collaborative process with provinces and territories, with involvement of and in consultation with Indigenous peoples, health and environmental non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and industry.
Start date of the horizontal initiative
April 1, 2016
This initiative is a continuation of previous work conducted under the Clean Air Regulatory Agenda (CARA) which was in place from 2006-07 to 2015-16.
Current investments include funding provided in Budget 2016. Budget 2017 approved additional funding for this initiative starting in April 2018.
End date of the horizontal initiative
This initiative is ongoing, and funded through two budget submissions. Budget 2016 provided funding for the science and reporting activities for five years and ongoing, and provided funding for policy and analysis, mitigation actions, and indoor air quality activities for two years (2016–17 to 2017–18).
For 2018-19, Budget 2017 provided funding for policy and analysis activities for four years and ongoing. It also provided funding for mitigation activities for outdoor and indoor air quality for four years and ongoing.
Description of the horizontal initiative
Air pollution threatens the health of Canadians, degrades the environment, and can reduce economic productivity. It is linked with increased incidences of stroke, heart disease and acute respiratory diseases, and it exacerbates conditions such as asthma and diabetes, with subsequent increases in hospital admissions, emergency room visits and premature mortality. Outdoor air pollution also affects wildlife, ecosystems and vegetation, structures, and leads to reduced visibility. Indoor air pollution exposure is of particular concern given Canadians spend approximately 90% of their time indoors.
This initiative aims to improve air quality and health in Canada, and provide Canadians with the tools to make informed decisions to reduce their exposure to indoor and outdoor air pollutants. Activities to be undertaken include:
- Scientific and reporting activities to provide the foundation for credible, relevant and timely policy and regulation development, administration, and enforcement; and to provide air quality information to Canadians.
- Policy and analysis activities to provide the strategic advice and economic and health benefit analysis necessary to develop effective policy and regulatory measures; to continue to work with provinces, territories and other stakeholders to address domestic air pollution, and to continue working with the U.S. under the bilateral Air Quality Agreement and with other countries in international fora such as the Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution to reduce transboundary sources of air pollution.
- Mitigation actions for outdoor air quality include developing and implementing new regulatory and non-regulatory instruments to reduce emissions from industrial, transportation and consumer products sectors and equipment types, and continuing to administer and update existing instruments.
- Mitigation actions for indoor air quality include communication and outreach activities through HC’s and NRC’s indoor air quality programs to inform Canadians of the health risks of indoor air pollution and to encourage personal actions to reduce these risks in homes and buildings, including at schools and workplaces.
Governance structures
ECCC provides overall program coordination. Officials responsible for key program components from participating departments meet as required to discuss overarching issues and key decisions.
Total federal planned spending to date (dollars)
See above.
Total federal actual spending to date (dollars)
Not applicable
Date of last renewal of the horizontal initiative
December 14, 2017
Total federal funding allocated at the last renewal and source of funding (dollars)
Budget 2017 provided $201.04 million over four years, beginning in 2018 19, and $48.96 million in 2022-23 and ongoing, to improve the health of Canadians and their environment by reducing outdoor and indoor air pollution.
Additional federal funding received after the last renewal (dollars)
Not applicable
Funding contributed by non federal and non governmental partners
Not applicable
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation
A horizontal evaluation of the AAP HI is part of ECCC’s 2017 risk-based audit and evaluation plan. This horizontal evaluation will be led by ECCC and conducted in collaboration with HC and NRC. The evaluation is scheduled to begin in 2019-20.
Shared outcome of federal partners
- Canadians have clean air
- Adverse impacts on human health and ecosystems are reduced
Performance indicator(s)
- a) Percentage of Canadians living in areas where air quality standards are achieved
- a) Change in number of deaths per year attributable to air pollution
- b) A performance indicator to track “adverse impacts on ecosystems are reduced” will be developed by December 2018
Target(s)
- a) 85% of Canadians live in areas that meet the Canadian Ambient Air Quality Standards (CAAQS) in 2030 (from a baseline of approximately 60% in 2005–2007)
- a) Decrease in number of deaths per year attributable to air pollution from a baseline period using data from 2015 onward (Baseline to be established by June 2018)
- b) Target to be established by December 2018
Data source and frequency of monitoring and reporting
- a) National air pollution data map (including data from National Air Pollution Surveillance [NAPS] and Canadian Air and Precipitation Monitoring Network [CAPMoN] monitoring stations) cross-referenced with population data provided by Statistics Canada—maps produced annually
- a) Health Canada’s Air Quality Benefits Assessment Tool (AQBAT)—using national air pollution data from NAPS and CAPMoN produced annually
- b) TBD
Expected outcome or result of non-federal and non governmental partners
Not applicable
Name of theme
Not applicable
Planning highlights 2019–2020
ECCC will contribute to the improvement of air quality by:
- Reporting to Canadians, in collaboration with provinces and territories, progress made on improving air quality through a National State of the Air Report.
- Supporting the implementation of Canada’s Air Quality Management System (AQMS), in collaboration with provinces, territories and stakeholders, to improve outdoor air quality and protect the health of Canadians and the environment.
- Setting and implementing more stringent Canadian Ambient Air Quality Standards.
- Working with international partners under the Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution to address transboundary air pollution in Europe, Canada and the U.S., including black carbon under the Gothenburg Protocol.
- Developing regulatory and other measures to prevent air pollution emissions.
- Working with the U.S. to strengthen the Canada-U.S. Air Quality Agreement to reduce transboundary air pollution, including emissions from vehicles and engines, and stationary sources.
Contact information
Jennifer Kerr
Director, Air Emissions Priorities
Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Directorate
Environmental Protection Branch
Environment and Climate Change Canada
351 St-Joseph Blvd, Place Vincent Massey
Gatineau (Quebec) K1A 0H3
Tel: 819-420-7758
Jennifer.kerr2@canada.ca
| Federal organizations | Link to the department’s program inventory | Total allocation (from start to end date) (dollars) | 2019-20 planned spending (dollars) total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environment and Climate Change Canada | Air Quality | $412,820,858 Ongoing: $67,827,508 |
$66,769,826 |
| Health Canada | Air Quality Radiation Protection Program |
$141,949,996 Ongoing: $28,389,999 |
$28,389,999 |
| National Research Council of Canada | Construction | $8,750,000 (2016-17 to 2021-22) Ongoing: $13,800,000 (2022-23 to 2027-28) |
$2,000,000 |
| Total for all federal organizations | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
*For more information on Horizontal imitative activities, expected results, performance indicators, targets and state to achieve, please consult the table below
Environment and Climate Change Canada
| Specific activity in support of initiative | Immediate outcomes | Performance indicators | Targets | Date to achieve targets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Develop and provide air quality science (research, monitoring, and modelling, analysis and advice) |
ER 1.1 Senior managers and decision makers have access to information and analysis on air quality and air pollution |
PI 1.1 % of requested foundational information products delivered to support evidence-based decision-making |
T 1.1 100% of requested foundational work is delivered |
2018–2019 |
Develop and provide air pollutant emissions inventory data and reporting |
ER 1.2 Increased public awareness of air pollution and air quality |
PI 1.2 Number of sensitive individuals reached by Air Quality Health Index (AQHI risk) communications |
T 1.2
|
2019 |
| Specific activity in support of initiative | Immediate outcomes | Performance indicators | Targets | Date to achieve targets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Implementation of the federal air quality program |
ER 1.3 Federal air quality standards are strengthened. |
PI 1.3 % of CAAQSs reviewed and updated |
T 1.3
|
Every five years from the CAAQS publication date |
| Specific activity in support of initiative | Immediate outcomes | Performance indicators | Targets | Date to achieve targets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Develop, administer, review, and amend regulatory instruments—Multi-Sector Air Pollutants Regulations (MSAPR) Stationary Spark-ignition Engines |
ER 1.4 Regulatees are in compliance with federal air pollution measures |
PI 1.4.1 Percentage of modern engines meeting performance requirements |
T 1.4.1
|
2019 |
Develop, administer, review, and amend regulatory instruments—Multi-Sector Air Pollutants Regulations (MSAPR) Stationary Spark-ignition Engines |
ER 1.4 Regulatees are in compliance with federal air pollution measures |
PI 1.4.2 Percentage of pre-existing engines or fleets meeting performance requirements |
T 1.4.2
|
2021 and 2026 |
Develop, administer, review, and amend regulatory instruments—Multi-Sector Air Pollutants Regulations (MSAPR) Boilers and Heaters |
ER 1.4 Regulatees are in compliance with federal air pollution measures |
PI 1.4.3 Percentage of Pre-existing, Transitional, Modern, or Redesigned boiler and heater equipment meeting performance requirements |
T 1.4.3
|
2026 and 2036 |
Develop, administer, review, and amend regulatory instruments—Multi-Sector Air Pollutants Regulations (MSAPR) Cement |
ER 1.4 Regulatees are in compliance with federal air pollution measures |
PI 1.4.4 Percentage of grey cement manufacturing facilities meeting performance requirements |
T 1.4.4
|
2020 |
Develop, administer, review, and amend regulatory instruments— Transportation |
ER 1.4 Regulatees are in compliance with federal air pollution measures |
PI 1.4.5 Percentage of regulatees reporting compliance with the regulated limits in fuel quality regulations |
T 1.4.5
|
2021 |
Develop, administer, review, and amend regulatory instruments— Transportation |
ER 1.5 Compliance review related to air pollutant regulations is strengthened |
PI 1.5.1 Percentage of regulatees subject to fulsome review related to compliance with fuels regulations |
T 1.5.1
|
2018 |
Develop, administer, review, and amend regulatory instruments— Transportation |
ER 1.5 Compliance review related to air pollutant regulations is strengthened |
PI 1.5.2 Percentage increase in number and variety of tests performed for vehicles and engines |
T 1.5.2
|
2018 |
| Intermediate outcomes | Performance indicators | Targets | Date to achieve targets |
|---|---|---|---|
ER 1.6 Canada’s involvement in international and bilateral transboundary agreements improves air quality |
PI 1.6.1 National emissions of sulphur dioxide (SO2) (kilotonnes) |
T 1.6.1
|
2020 |
ER 1.6 Canada’s involvement in international and bilateral transboundary agreements improves air quality |
PI 1.6.2 National emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) (kilotonnes) |
T 1.6.2
|
2020 |
ER 1.6 Canada’s involvement in international and bilateral transboundary agreements improves air quality |
PI 1.6.3 National emissions of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) (kilotonnes) |
T 1.6.3
|
2020 |
ER 1.6 Canada’s involvement in international and bilateral transboundary agreements improves air quality |
PI 1.6.4 National emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) (kilotonnes) |
T 1.6.4
|
2020 |
| Intermediate outcomes | Performance indicators | Targets | Date to achieve targets |
|---|---|---|---|
ER 1.7 Regulatory and non-regulatory instruments reduce Canadian air pollutant emissions |
PI 1.7.1 Emissions of air pollutants from industrial and transportation sources in tonnes for fine particulate matter (PM2.5); sulphur oxides (SOx); nitrogen oxides (NOx); volatile organic compounds (VOCs) |
T 1.7.1
VOC 2014–2016 Avg. — 1,126,665 tonnes NOx 2014–2016 Avg. — 1,758,856 tonnes SOx 2014–2016 Avg. — 1,096,306 tonnes PM2.5 2014–2016 Avg. — 106,576.5267 tonnes
VOC 2006–2008 Avg. = 1,382,345 tonnes NOx 2006–2008 Avg. = 2,209,944 tonnes SOx 2006–2008 Avg. = 1,857,380 tonnes PM2.5 baseline is 2014–2016 Avg. — 106,576.5267 tonnes |
Annual |
ER 1.7 Regulatory and non-regulatory instruments reduce Canadian air pollutant emissions |
PI 1.7.2 Emissions of air pollutants from industrial and mobile sources in tonnes for carbon monoxide (CO) |
T 1.7.2
2014–2016 Avg. — 4,401,730 tonnes
2006-2008 Avg. = 4,476,816 tonnes |
Annual |
Health Canada
| Specific activity in support of initiative | Immediate outcomes | Performance indicators | Targets | Date to achieve targets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Develop and provide air pollutant emissions inventory data and reporting | ER 2.1 Increased public awareness of air pollution and air quality |
PI 2.1 Number of sensitive individuals reached by Air Quality Health Index (AQHI risk) communications |
T 2.1
|
2019 |
| Specific activity in support of initiative | Immediate outcomes | Performance indicators | Targets | Date to achieve targets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Implementation of the federal air quality program | ER 2.2 Federal air quality standards are strengthened. |
PI 2.2 % of CAAQSs reviewed and updated |
T 2.2
|
Every five years from the CAAQS publication date |
| Specific activity in support of initiative | Immediate outcomes | Performance indicators | Targets | Date to achieve targets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Implement National Radon Program | ER 2.3 Canadians are aware of radon |
PI 2.3 Percentage of Canadians surveyed who are knowledgeable about radon |
T 2.3
|
2018 (data available in 2019) |
| Intermediate outcomes | Performance indicators | Targets | Date to achieve targets |
|---|---|---|---|
ER 2.4 Canadians change behaviour to reduce exposure to radon |
PI 2.4 Percent of Canadians surveyed who have tested for radon |
T 2.4
|
2025 (progress reported every two years, Next report 2019) |
National Research Council
| Specific activity in support of initiative | Immediate outcomes | Performance indicators | Targets | Date to achieve targets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Increase to the number of validated indoor air quality technologies that can be used by Canadians | ER 3.1 Develop technological solutions to improve indoor air quality. |
PI 3.2 Number of new technologies that will undergo performance validation, design guidance, and have market support |
T3.2
|
2019 |
| Increase to the number of validated indoor air quality technologies that can be used by Canadians | ER 3.1 Develop technological solutions to improve indoor air quality. |
PI 3.3 Number of evaluated technical indoor air quality (IAQ) solutions ready for adoption by stakeholders |
T3.3
|
2023 |
| Intermediate outcomes | Performance indicators | Targets | Date to achieve targets |
|---|---|---|---|
ER 3.4 Increased uptake of products and systems that improve indoor air quality |
PI 3.4 Number of new indoor air quality technologies that experience market uptake |
T 3.4
|
2026 |
Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (FCSAP)
Lead department(s)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) with support from the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS).
Federal partner organization(s)
Indigenous Services Canada, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Canada Border Services Agency, Correctional Service Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Health Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated, Marine Atlantic Inc., National Capital Commission, National Defence, National Research Council of Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Parks Canada, Public Services and Procurement Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Transport Canada, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS), VIA Rail Canada
Non-federal and non-governmental partner(s)
Not applicable
Start date of the horizontal initiative
The FCSAP was approved in 2005, as a 15-year program. It followed after the two-year Federal Contaminated Sites Accelerated Action Plan program which began in 2003.
End date of the horizontal initiative
FCSAP will continue to March 31, 2020.
Description of the horizontal initiative
The FCSAP provides a long-term mechanism to address the highest priority federal contaminated sites. Although responsibility for the management and remediation of federal contaminated sites rests with responsible custodial departments, the FCSAP program is administered by ECCC with support from the TBS.
Governance structures
The Federal Contaminated Sites Assistant Deputy Ministers Steering Committee is supported by the Director Generals Committee, the Contaminated Sites Management Working Group and the ECCC’s FCSAP Secretariat, which provides overall program coordination.
Total federal funding allocated (start to end date) (dollars)
$4,874,870,914 from April 1, 2003, to March 31, 2020.
Total federal planned spending to date (dollars)
Not Applicable
Total federal actual spending to date (dollars)
$3,692,713,817 from April 1, 2003, to March 31, 2018
Date of last renewal of the horizontal initiative
The FCSAP Horizontal Initiative was renewed in 2015 until March 31, 2020
Total federal funding allocated at the last renewal and source of funding (dollars)
$1,347,932,556, Budget 2015
Additional federal funding received after the last renewal (dollars)
$216,229,001 from April 1, 2016, to March 31, 2018, Budget 2016.
Funding contributed by non-federal and non-governmental partners (dollars)
Not applicable
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation
Evaluation began in 2016–17 and was concluded in 2018–19.
Shared outcome of federal partners
The primary objectives of FCSAP are to reduce environmental and human health risks from known federal contaminated sites and to reduce the associated federal financial liabilities in the Public Accounts of Canada, while giving priority to higher-risk sites.
Performance indicator(s)
- Number of sites where FCSAP-funded assessments will be conducted or will be completed in 2019–20
- Number of FCSAP-funded remediation sites where any risk reduction activities will be conducted or will be completed in 2019–20
- Percentage of FCSAP remediation expenditures that reduce liability in 2019–20.
Target(s)
- Assessment activities will be conducted at 52 sites and completed at 7 of these sites
- Remediation activities will be conducted at 405 sites and completed at 82 of these sites
- 95% ($361,384,463 of $380,404,698) of FCSAP remediation expenditures will reduce liability
Expected outcome or result of non-federal and non governmental partners
Not applicable
Name of theme
Not applicable
Planning highlights
FCSAP Phase III (2016-17 to 2019-20) will focus remediation efforts on the highest-priority federal sites (including Giant and Faro Mines in the North). From April 1, 2019, to March 31, 2020, remediation activities will be conducted on an estimated 405 sites and these activities will reduce liability by $361,384,463. Site assessments will occur on an estimated 52 sites.
Contact information
FCSAP Secretariat
Contaminated Sites Division
17th floor, Place Vincent Massey
351 St. Joseph Blvd
Gatineau, QC, K1A 0H3
ec.pascf-fcsap.ec@canada.ca
Federal organizations |
Link to departmental program inventory |
Horizontal initiative activities |
Total Federal allocation (from start to end date) |
2019–20 planned spending |
2019–20 expected results |
2019–20 performance Indicators |
2019–20 targets |
Date to achieve target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada |
Internal Services |
Contaminated Sites |
10,801,469 |
178,235 |
See below |
See below |
See below |
March 31, 2020 |
Canada Border Services Agency |
Corporate Management and Direction |
Infrastructure and Environment |
3,490,212 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Not applicable (N/A) |
Canadian Food Inspection Agency |
NA |
NA |
183,783 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Correctional Service Canada |
Accommodation Services |
Facilities/Asset Management Services |
18,890,212 |
291,068 |
See below |
See below |
See below |
March 31, 2020 |
Environment and Climate Change Canada |
Substances and Waste Management |
Asset Remediation and Disposal (Internal Services Program) |
131,115,432 |
40,654,174 |
See below |
See below |
See below |
March 31, 2020 |
| Environment and Climate Change Canada | Substances and Waste Management |
Contaminated Sites |
105,392,638 |
5,307,135 |
See below |
See below |
See below |
March 31, 2020 |
Fisheries and Oceans Canada |
Real Property |
Contaminated Sites — FCSAP Projects |
142,386,265 |
6,352,752 |
See below |
See below |
See below |
March 31, 2020 |
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Regulatory Reviews, Standards and Guidelines |
Fisheries Protection Program—FCSAP Expert Support |
43,544,000 |
2,112,846 |
See below |
See below |
See below |
March 31, 2020 |
Health Canada |
First Nations and Inuit Health |
First Nations and Inuit Health Protection |
7,497,679 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Health Canada | Health Impacts of Chemicals |
Contaminated Sites |
78,618,583 |
2,114,958 |
See below |
See below |
See below |
March 31, 2020 |
Indigenous Services Canada |
Contaminated Sites (On Reserve Program) |
Contaminated Sites (On Reserve Program) |
412,492,509 |
29,638,795 |
See below |
See below |
See below |
March 31, 2020 |
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada |
Contaminated Sites (Northern Program) |
Contaminated Sites (Northern Program) |
2,044,676,160 |
165,285,313 |
See below |
See below |
See below |
March 31, 2020 |
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada |
Communications Research Centre Canada |
Contaminated Site Management Program |
162,000 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated |
Management of federal bridges, highways and tunnels as well as properties in the Montréal area |
N/A |
40,538,084 |
3,341,176 |
See below |
See below |
See below |
March 31, 2020 |
Marine Atlantic Inc. |
Corporate Management |
FCSAP (Projects) |
120,000 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
National Capital Commission |
Capital Stewardship and Protection |
Environmental Protection and Conservation |
46,074,193 |
6,608,956 |
See below |
See below |
See below |
March 31, 2020 |
National Defence |
6.6 Environmental Sustainability and Protection |
6.6.1 Management of Contaminated Sites |
1,023,041,900 |
98,155,007 |
See below |
See below |
See below |
March 31, 2020 |
National Research Council of Canada |
Internal Services |
Environmental Operations |
6,718,000 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Natural Resources Canada |
Internal Services |
Asset Management Services—Real Property |
32,288,806 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Parks Canada |
Heritage Places Conservation |
Active Management and Restoration |
81,398,254 |
2,409,721 |
See below |
See below |
See below |
March 31, 2020 |
Public Services and Procurement Canada |
Federal Holdings |
FCSAP (Projects) |
260,488,644 |
31,329,714 |
See below |
See below |
See below |
March 31, 2020 |
| Public Services and Procurement Canada | Federal Holdings |
FCSAP (Expert Support) |
11,275,000 |
565,000 |
See below |
See below |
See below |
March 31, 2020 |
Royal Canadian Mounted Police |
Internal Services |
FCSAP (Projects) |
25,605,214 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Transport Canada |
Environmental Stewardship of Transportation |
Stewardship and Sustainable Transportation Programs — Contaminated Sites |
339,931,878 |
33,385,506 |
See below |
See below |
See below |
March 31, 2020 |
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat |
Comptrollership Policies and Initiatives |
N/A |
7,739,999 |
535,000 |
See below |
See below |
See below |
March 31, 2020 |
VIA Rail Canada |
N/A |
N/A |
400,000 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Total for all federal organizations |
4,874,870,914 |
428,265,356 |
Not applicable |
Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
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| Expected results | Performance indicators | 2019–20 targets |
|---|---|---|
| Reduction of uncertainty associated with the risk from federal contaminated sites. | Number of sites where FCSAP-funded assessments will be conducted or will be completed in 2019–20. | N/A— No approved funding for assessments in 2019–20 |
| Risk reduction activities are conducted or completed at highest priority federal contaminated sites. | Number of FCSAP-funded remediation sites where any risk reduction activities will be conducted or will be completed in 2019–20. | Remediation activities will be conducted at 1 site |
| Reduced liability at highest priority federal contaminated sites. | Percentage of FCSAP remediation expenditures that reduce liability in 2019–20. | 95% ($87,400 of $92,000) |
| Expected results | Performance indicators | 2019–20 targets |
|---|---|---|
| Reduction of uncertainty associated with the risk from federal contaminated sites. | Number of sites where FCSAP-funded assessments will be conducted or will be completed in 2019–20. | N/A— No approved funding for assessments in 2019–20 |
| Risk reduction activities are conducted or completed at highest priority federal contaminated sites. | Number of FCSAP-funded remediation sites where any risk reduction activities will be conducted or will be completed in 2019–20. | Remediation activities will be conducted at 4 sites and completed at 1 of these sites |
| Reduced liability at highest priority federal contaminated sites. | Percentage of FCSAP remediation expenditures that reduce liability in 2019–20. | 95% ($114,000 of $120,000) |
| Expected results | Performance indicators | 2019–20 targets |
|---|---|---|
| Reduction of uncertainty associated with the risk from federal contaminated sites. | Number of sites where FCSAP-funded assessments will be conducted or will be completed in 2019–20. | Assessment activities will be conducted at 2 sites |
| Risk reduction activities are conducted or completed at highest priority federal contaminated sites. | Number of FCSAP-funded remediation sites where any risk reduction activities will be conducted or will be completed in 2019–20. | Remediation activities will be conducted at 7 sites |
| Reduced liability at highest priority federal contaminated sites. | Percentage of FCSAP remediation expenditures that reduce liability in 2019–20. | 95% ($35,500,769 of $37,369,230) |
| Provision of program oversight, administration and coordination | FCSAP Secretariat services will be provided to program partners by:
|
In cooperation with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, 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 contaminated 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 2019–20, the FCSAP Secretariat will:
|
| Provision of expert advice, guidance, training and tools to custodians | Expert support services will be provided to custodians by:
|
Through its role as an expert support department within FCSAP, ECCC will also conduct the following activities:
|
| Expected results | Performance indicators | 2019–20 targets |
|---|---|---|
| Reduction of uncertainty associated with the risk from federal contaminated sites. | Number of sites where FCSAP-funded assessments will be conducted or will be completed in 2019–20. | Assessment activities will be conducted at 2 sites |
| Risk reduction activities are conducted or completed at highest priority federal contaminated sites. | Number of FCSAP-funded remediation sites where any risk reduction activities will be conducted or will be completed in 2019–20. | Remediation activities will be conducted at 77 sites and completed at 20 of these sites |
| Reduced liability at highest priority federal contaminated sites. | Percentage of FCSAP remediation expenditures that reduce liability in 2019–20. | 95% ($3,804,043 of $4,004,256) |
| Provision of expert advice, guidance, training and tools to custodians | Expert support services will be provided to custodians by:
|
Fisheries Protection Program—FCSAP Expert Support will conduct the following activities:
|
| Expected results | Performance indicators | 2019–20 targets |
|---|---|---|
| Provision of expert advice, guidance, training and tools to custodians |
|
|
| Expected results | Performance indicators | 2019–20 targets |
|---|---|---|
| Reduction of uncertainty associated with the risk from federal contaminated sites. | Number of sites where FCSAP-funded assessments will be conducted or will be completed in 2019–20. | Assessment activities will be conducted at 40 sites |
| Risk reduction activities are conducted or completed at highest priority federal contaminated sites. | Number of FCSAP-funded remediation sites where any risk reduction activities will be conducted or will be completed in 2019–20. | Remediation activities will be conducted at 45 sites and completed at 13 of these sites |
| Reduced liability at highest priority federal contaminated sites. | Percentage of FCSAP remediation expenditures that reduce liability in 2019–20. | 95% ($16,000,973 of $16,843,129) |
| Expected results | Performance indicators | 2019–20 targets |
|---|---|---|
| Reduction of uncertainty associated with the risk from federal contaminated sites. | Number of sites where FCSAP-funded assessments will be conducted or will be completed in 2019–20. | N/A— No approved funding for assessments in 2019–20. |
| Risk reduction activities are conducted or completed at highest priority federal contaminated sites. | Number of FCSAP-funded remediation sites where any risk reduction activities will be conducted or will be completed in 2019–20. | Remediation activities will be conducted at 62 sites and completed at 11 of these sites |
| Reduced liability at highest priority federal contaminated sites. | Percentage of FCSAP remediation expenditures that reduce liability in 2019–20. | 95% ($147,177,538 of $154,923,724) |
| Expected results | Performance indicators | 2019–20 targets |
|---|---|---|
| Reduction of uncertainty associated with the risk from federal contaminated sites. | Number of sites where FCSAP-funded assessments will be conducted or will be completed in 2019–20. | N/A— No approved funding for assessments in 2019–20 |
| Risk reduction activities are conducted or completed at highest priority federal contaminated sites. | Number of FCSAP-funded remediation sites where any risk reduction activities will be conducted or will be completed in 2019–20. | Remediation activities will be conducted at 3 sites |
| Reduced liability at highest priority federal contaminated sites. | Percentage of FCSAP remediation expenditures that reduce liability in 2019–20. | 95% ($2,698,000 of $2,840,000) |
| Expected results | Performance indicators | 2019–20 targets |
|---|---|---|
| Reduction of uncertainty associated with the risk from federal contaminated sites. | Number of sites where FCSAP-funded assessments will be conducted or will be completed in 2019–20. | N/A— No approved funding for assessments in 2019–20 |
| Risk reduction activities are conducted or completed at highest priority federal contaminated sites. | Number of FCSAP-funded remediation sites where any risk reduction activities will be conducted or will be completed in 2019–20. | Remediation activities will be conducted at 9 sites |
| Reduced liability at highest priority federal contaminated sites. | Percentage of FCSAP remediation expenditures that reduce liability in 2019–20. | 95% ($5,245,227 of $5,521,292) |
| Expected results | Performance indicators | 2019–20 targets |
|---|---|---|
| Reduction of uncertainty associated with the risk from federal contaminated sites. | Number of sites where FCSAP-funded assessments will be conducted or will be completed in 2019–20. | Assessment activities will be conducted at 3 sites and completed at 3 of these sites |
| Risk reduction activities are conducted or completed at highest priority federal contaminated sites. | Number of FCSAP-funded remediation sites where any risk reduction activities will be conducted or will be completed in 2019–20. | Remediation activities will be conducted at 125 sites and completed at 13 of these sites |
| Reduced liability at highest priority federal contaminated sites. | Percentage of FCSAP remediation expenditures that reduce liability in 2019–20. | 95% ($87,929,168 of $92,557,019) |
| Expected results | Performance indicators | 2019–20 targets |
|---|---|---|
| Reduction of uncertainty associated with the risk from federal contaminated sites. | Number of sites where FCSAP-funded assessments will be conducted or will be completed in 2019–20. | Assessment activities will be conducted at 3 sites and completed at 2 of these sites |
| Risk reduction activities are conducted or completed at highest priority federal contaminated sites. | Number of FCSAP-funded remediation sites where any risk reduction activities will be conducted or will be completed in 2019–20. | Remediation activities will be conducted at 11 sites and completed at 3 of these sites |
| Reduced liability at highest priority federal contaminated sites. | Percentage of FCSAP remediation expenditures that reduce liability in 2019–20. | 95% ($1,551,350 of $1,633,000) |
| Expected results | Performance indicators | 2019–20 targets |
|---|---|---|
| Reduction of uncertainty associated with the risk from federal contaminated sites. | Number of sites where FCSAP-funded assessments will be conducted or will be completed in 2019–20. | N/A— No approved funding for assessments in 2019–20 |
| Risk reduction activities are conducted or completed at highest priority federal contaminated sites. | Number of FCSAP-funded remediation sites where any risk reduction activities will be conducted or will be completed in 2019–20. | Remediation activities will be conducted at 29 sites and completed at 19 of these sites |
| Reduced liability at highest priority federal contaminated sites. | Percentage of FCSAP remediation expenditures that reduce liability in 2019–20. | 95% ($25,161,469 of $26,485,757) |
| Provision of expert advice, guidance, training and tools to custodians | Expert support services will be provided to custodians by:
|
Public Services and Procurement Canada’s FCSAP Expert Support Program will conduct the following activities:
|
| Expected results | Performance indicators | 2019–20 targets |
|---|---|---|
| Reduction of uncertainty associated with the risk from federal contaminated sites. | Number of sites where FCSAP-funded assessments will be conducted or will be completed in 2019–20. | N/A— No approved funding for assessments in 2019–20. |
| Risk reduction activities are conducted or completed at highest priority federal contaminated sites. | Number of FCSAP-funded remediation sites where any risk reduction activities will be conducted or will be completed in 2019–20. | Remediation activities will be conducted at 33 sites and completed at 2 of these sites |
| Reduced liability at highest priority federal contaminated sites. | Percentage of FCSAP remediation expenditures that reduce liability in 2019–20. | 95% ($36,114,526 of $38,015,291) |
| Expected results | Performance indicators | 2019–20 targets |
|---|---|---|
| Provision of program oversight, administration and coordination | TBS will support ECCC in the management of the FCSAP Program by:
|
TBS supports ECCC in the management of the FCSAP Program through the provision of strategic advice and policy guidance to ensure that ongoing implementation of FCSAP is undertaken in a manner that is consistent with Treasury Board policies on management of federal real property, including federal contaminated sites. In this role, TBS will advise ECCC on monitoring of government-wide progress, administer the FCSI, coordinate the annual update of environmental liabilities related to contaminated sites, and assist in the planning of and attend the 2019 Real Property Institute of Canada Federal Contaminated Sites Regional Workshop. |
Horizontal Management Framework (HMF) for Clean Growth and Climate Change (CGCC)
Lead department
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Federal partner organization(s)
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC), Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Health Canada (HC), Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), Standards Council of Canada (SCC), Transport Canada (TC).
Start date of the horizontal initiative
The Pan-Canadian Framework (PCF) on CGCC was adopted by First Ministers in December 2016. Initial funding for the CGCC horizontal initiative equaled $690,346,487 over five years. ECCC sought additional authorities from 2017-2028 including: $2.3B for Mitigation, (including $2B for the Low Carbon Economy Fund (LCEF), 2017-18 to 2021-22); $128M for Adaptation; $94.7M for International Cooperation (2016-17 to 2020-21 and $7.3M ongoing as of 2021-2022); and $35.6M for Pricing Carbon Pollution.
End date of the horizontal initiative
The majority of CGCC initiatives have received funding until March 31, 2028, and a smaller portion will receive ongoing funding beyond 2028. Other funds like LCEF will end by 2021-22.
Description of the horizontal initiative
The Government of Canada recognizes the real and critical impacts of climate change. In 2016, the Government of Canada worked with provinces and territories, and engaged with Indigenous People, to develop the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change, Canada’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, build Canada’s resilience to a changing climate, and drive clean growth. This plan puts Canada on a path to meet its target of reducing GHG emissions by 30 percent below 2005 levels by 2030.
The Government of Canada has been implementing the PCF since its adoption. This involves a number of horizontal initiatives, including measures to achieve reductions across all sectors of the economy, initiatives to advance climate change adaptation and build resilience to climate impacts across Canada and drive innovation and growth by increasing clean technology development and adoption, and a pan-Canadian approach to pricing carbon pollution.
Governance structures
ECCC provides overall coordination for the federal Clean Growth and Climate Change horizontal initiative. Senior-level (Deputy Minister and Assistant Deputy Minister) interdepartmental committees provide oversight on implementation and ensure alignment of PCF reporting, as well as with other horizontal and departmental processes to ensure effective reporting on results.
Total federal funding allocated from start to end date (dollars)
$4,666,275,806 between April 1, 2016, to March 31, 2028, and $165,883,668 ongoing beyond the end of the funding period for the CGCC horizontal initiative.
Total federal planned spending to date (dollars)
Not applicable.
Total federal actual spending to date (dollars)
$480,846,329
Date of last renewal of the horizontal initiative
Not applicable.
Total federal funding allocated at the last renewal and source of funding (dollars)
Not applicable.
Additional federal funding received after the last renewal (dollars)
Not applicable.
Total planned spending since the last renewal
Not applicable.
Total actual spending since the last renewal
Not applicable.
Planning highlights
The Government of Canada is committed to taking action on climate change. ECCC will continue to work with federal partners in the implementation of the Pan-Canadian Framework and put Canada on a path to meet its 2030 target. For example, in 2019-20, the federal government will:
- Reduce GHGs and drive clean growth through the development and implementation of key measures, such as regulations, policies and programs
- Continue to leverage investments in projects that will generate clean growth and reduce GHGs
- Continue to implement the Pan-Canadian approach to pricing carbon pollution and stimulate clean innovations and energy efficiency
- Support the implementation of a range of adaptation efforts to help all levels of government, communities, Indigenous People, businesses and individuals make informed decisions and be better prepared for the impacts of climate change
- Continue to champion and demonstrate global leadership on climate action
Contact information
Amy Goon
Pan-Canadian Implementation Office
Environment and Climate Change Canada
200 blvd Sacré-Coeur, Fontaine
Gatineau QC K1A 0H3
Tel: 819-938-9505
amy.goon@canada.ca
Horizontal initiative framework: departmental funding by theme (dollars)
Horizontal initiative: Horizontal Management Framework for Clean Growth and Climate Change
Shared outcomes: Canada addresses climate change by reducing its greenhouse gas emissions, enabling clean growth, transitioning to a resilient, low carbon economy, and contributing to global efforts on climate action.
| Name of theme | T1. Climate Change Mitigation | T2. International Cooperation | T3. Adaptation and Climate Resilience | T4. Clean Technology, Innovation and Jobs | T5. Pricing Carbon Pollution | Internal Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theme outcome(s) | TO1. Canada is a Low Carbon Economy | TO2. Global climate benefits from Canada’s international activities | TO3. Resilience to Climate Change impacts improved in regions, communities, and economic sectors through implementation of adaptation measures | TO4. Environmental quality is improved, GHG emissions are reduced and resilience of communities is increased | TO5. Canadian greenhouse gas and short-lived climate pollutant emissions are reduced | Not applicable |
| CIHR | - | - | $12,000,000 | - | - | Nil |
| CIRNAC | $118,252,356 | - | $224,549,983 | - | - | $6,798,334 |
| CRA | - | - | - | - | $61,906,973 | $4,389,353 |
| ECCC | $2,318,862,673 | $94,705,719 | $128,408,644 | - | $35,599,123 | $45,514,635 |
| DFO | - | - | $38,500,000 | - | - | $2,922,525 |
| GAC | - | $4,240,550 | - | - | - | Nil |
| HC | - | - | $37,500,000 | - | - | $2,686,205 |
| ISC | - | - | $27,181,400 | - | - | $615,791 |
| ISED | - | - | - | $413,250,000 | - | Nil |
| NRCan | $313,380,493 | $14,174,561 | $53,000,000 | $464,432,870 | - | $49,395,825 |
| PHAC | - | - | $78,800,005 | - | - | $4,129,996 |
| SCC | - | - | $11,697,000 | - | - | $2,339,400 |
| TC | $192,583,456 | - | $23,250,000 | - | - | $20,658,044 |
Planning information
| Name of horizontal initiative | Total federal funding allocated since the last renewal (dollars) | 2019-20 Planned spending (dollars) | Horizontal initiative shared outcome(s) | Performance indicator(s) | Target(s) | Date to achieve target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizontal Management Framework for Clean Growth and Climate Change | $4,666,275,806 | $968,332,256 | Canada is addressing climate change by reducing its greenhouse gas emissions, enabling clean growth, transitioning to a resilient, low carbon economy, and contributing to global efforts on climate action |
|
|
2030 |
| Name of theme | Total federal theme funding allocated since the last renewal (dollars) | 2019–20 Federal theme planned spending (dollars) | Theme outcome(s) | Theme performance indicator(s) | Theme target(s) | Date to achieve theme target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climate Change Mitigation | $2,943,078,978 | $602,157,483 | Canada is a low carbon economy | Annual emissions of GHGs (megatonnes) | 30% reduction of GHG emissions from 2005 levels by 2030 | - |
| Departments | Link to the department’s Program Inventory | Horizontal initiative activity (activities) | Total federal funding allocated to each horizontal initiative activity since the last renewal (dollars) | 2019–20 Planned spending for each horizontal initiative activity (dollars) | 2019–20 Horizontal initiative activity expected result(s) | 2019–20 Horizontal initiative activity performance indicator(s) | 2019–20 Horizontal initiative activity target(s) | Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIRNAC | Climate Change Adaptation and Clean Energy | Mitigation Theme: Northern REACHE | $60,162,356 | $5,350,000 | Operational renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in Northern communities are reducing diesel fuel use for electricity and heating | Reduction in the consumption of diesel fuels for electricity and heating, in litres | 2 million litres by 2023 | March 2023 |
| CIRNAC | Climate Change Adaptation and Clean Energy | Mitigation Theme: Engaging with Indigenous People on clean growth and climate change. | $58,090,000 | $5,280,000 | Indigenous peoples are engaged in clean growth and climate change policy development | % of each organization’s regions that are represented at their respective table | 100% of their regions are members | March 2020 Annually |
| ECCC | Clean Growth and Climate Change Mitigation | Climate Change Mitigation: Policy and Analysis | $92,254,522 ($17,808,508 ongoing) |
$18,816,187 | Senior management and decision-makers have access to information and analysis on GHG and SLCP emissions clean growth and climate change policy | % of requested products delivered to senior management and decision-makers | 100% every year from 2018 and ongoing | Ongoing |
| ECCC | Clean Growth and Climate Change Mitigation | Climate Change Mitigation: GHG Regulatory Activities | $245,509,226 ($17,467,915 |
$23,830,657 | GHG emissions are reduced | % improvement in GHG emissions of new light duty vehicles (LDV) | 21% improvements in GHG emissions performance of 2017 and later model year compared to 2011 model year | 2019 |
| ECCC | Clean Growth and Climate Change Mitigation | Climate Change Mitigation: GHG Regulatory Activities | See above | See above | GHG emissions are reduced | % improvement in GHG emissions of new heavy duty vehicles (HDV) | 5-13% reductions for 2018-2020 HDV models relative to 2010 model year | 2020 |
| ECCC | Clean Growth and Climate Change Mitigation | Climate Change Mitigation: GHG Regulatory Activities | See above | See above | GHG emissions are reduced | Reduced methane emissions from the oil and gas sector | Annual decrease towards a 40 – 45% reduction, relative to 2012 levels | 2025 |
| ECCC | Clean Growth and Climate Change Mitigation | Climate Change Mitigation: GHG Regulatory Activities | See above | See above | GHG emissions are reduced | Emissions reductions are being achieved under the Clean Fuel Standard building on the Renewable Fuels Regulations | 30 Mt annual GHG emissions reduction in 2030 | 2030 |
| ECCC | Clean Growth and Climate Change Mitigation | Climate Change Mitigation: GHG Regulatory Activities | See above | See above | GHG emissions are reduced | % of coal-fired electricity generation units meeting their regulated GHG emissions intensity performance requirement | 100% | December 2019 |
| ECCC | Clean Growth and Climate Change Mitigation | Communications and Engagement on Climate Change | $60,528,813 ($5,100,000 ongoing) |
$5,056,161 | Capacity is enhanced for Indigenous Peoples to engage in clean growth and climate change policy development | Co-development of indicators with Indigenous peoples to ensure they are engaged in the implementation of the PCF, through three distinct senior-level joint tables with First Nations, Inuit and the Métis Nation | These indicators are developed by the target date | March 31, 2020 |
| ECCC | Clean Growth and Climate Change Mitigation | Low Carbon Economy Fund (LCEF) | $1,920,570,112 | $477,479,934 | Projects to mitigate climate change and support Canada’s transition to a low-carbon economy are effectively implemented | % of projects under both funding envelope are implemented.
% of projects under both funding envelopes that are on time, on scope, and on budget |
100%
100% |
December 2019
Annually |
| NRCan | Energy and Climate Change Policy | Mitigation Theme: Clean Energy and Climate Change Policy (CECCP) |
$36,236,416 ($3,140,000 ongoing starting in 2028-29) |
$3,045,457 | Senior management and decision-makers have access to information and analysis on clean energy and climate change policy from an NRCan perspective | % of requested products delivered to senior management and decision-makers | 100% every year from 2018 and ongoing | Annually |
| NRCan | Electricity Resources | Mitigation Theme: Marine Renewable Energy Enabling Measures (MREEM) |
$6,548,225 ($400,000 ongoing starting in 2028-29) |
$756,520 | Improved investment climate for offshore renewable energy in Canada | # of investment announcements regarding offshore renewable energy projects in Canada | 1-2 investment announcements by 2021-2022 | 2021-2022 |
| NRCan | Energy Efficiency | Mitigation Theme: Energy Efficiency |
$230,775,852 ($17,900,000 ongoing starting in 2018-19 and an additional $15,897,492 ongoing starting in 2028-29) |
$35,031,376 | Target groups are aware of energy efficient solutions and engaged in improving energy efficiency Target groups have the capacity to adopt energy efficiency and low carbon transportation and practices Continued use and evolution of codes, standards, regulations, labels, and certification programs |
# of Energy Performance Indicators (EPIs) available in Canada % of social innovation projects that directly engage citizens and stakeholders in the policy design process # of energy-efficiency projects and energy management systems that are implemented in Canada # of fleets energy audits projects planned
% of updated standards that are available to Industry within 6 months of application |
5 by March 2021, baseline is 0
100% by 2022 (2016-17 baseline is 71%)
Positive yearly increase, from baseline of 0
50 fleets energy audits by March 2020
100% by March 2021 (No standards yet updated as of summer 2017, therefore baseline is 0) |
March 2021
2022
Annually
March 2020
March 2021 |
| NRCan | Forest Sector Competitiveness | Mitigation Theme: Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) |
$39,820,000 | $8,060,000 | Regulatory agencies and specifiers have the information they need to determine product, performance and environmental credentials
Architects, specifiers, and builders have the information and tools necessary to pursue wood-based building projects |
# of science-based information products produced and made publically available to stakeholders # of advanced education and training modules developed # of design and life-cycle assessment tools created
# education and training events |
5-8 information products by March 31st, 2020
12-16 modules developed by March 31st, 2021
4-6 tools created by March 31st, 2021
60 events by March 31st, 2023 |
March 2020
March 2021
March 2021
March 2023 |
| TC | Climate Change and Clean Air | Core Policy, Regulatory, and Supporting Initiatives to Reduce Air Emissions from Transportation | $71,703,326 ($6,861,284 ongoing) |
$7,363,178 | Regulated sectors of the transportation industry comply with current and new regulations | % regulatees that comply with air emissions regulations in the aviation, rail and marine sectors | 100% compliance | March 31, 2028 |
| TC | Climate Change and Clean Air | Core Clean Technology Initiatives to Reduce Air Emissions from Transportation | $120,880,130 ($12,088,013 ongoing) |
$12,088,013 | Foundational information products are available and used by decision makers to develop policies, regulations, and negotiating positions | % of research projects that provide evidence used to support policy-making, regulatory development, and the development of negotiating positions | 50% of research projects provide direct evidence for policy making, regulatory development, and development of negotiating positions | Ongoing (March 31, 2028) |
| Name of theme | Total federal theme funding allocated since the last renewal (dollars) | 2019–20 Federal theme planned spending (dollars) | Theme outcome(s) | Theme performance indicator(s) | Theme target(s) | Date to achieve theme target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Cooperation | $113,120,830 | $19,790,972 | Global climate benefits from Canada’s international actions |
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| Departments | Link to the department’s Program Inventory | Horizontal initiative activity (activities) | Total federal funding allocated to each horizontal initiative activity since the last renewal (dollars) | 2019–20 Planned spending for each horizontal initiative activity (dollars) | 2019–20 Horizontal initiative activity expected result(s) | 2019–20 Horizontal initiative activity performance indicator(s) | 2019–20 Horizontal initiative activity target(s) | Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECCC | International Cooperation | Obligations | $4,519,346 ($911,242 ongoing) |
$904,590 | The funding feeds into Negotiations and Participation (below) and supports the expected outcomes | The funding feeds into Negotiations and Participation (below) and supports the performance indicator | N/A | N/A |
| ECCC | International Cooperation | Negotiations and Participation | $27,242,212 ($5,426,498 ongoing) |
$5,532,988 | Outcomes of high level multilateral meetings reflect Canadian meeting objectives | Percentage of decisions at UNFCCC decision body meetings that reflect Canadian objectives | 70% | March 31st of each year |
| ECCC | International Cooperation | International Climate Finance | $58,354,141 | $7,184,427 | Global Climate Benefits from Canada’s International Actions | GHG reductions resulting from international initiatives funded by Canada Number of people in developing countries who benefitted from Canada's adaptation funds Canada's public sector investments leveraging private sector climate finance |
Higher cumulative reductions from year to year, reaching a minimum reduction of 200 Mt of GHGs Higher cumulative number of people in each consecutive year, reaching at least 10M people by 2030 Ratio of private sector finance leveraged by Canada’s public sector investments, of at least 1 to 0.5 |
Ongoing/ cumulative |
| ECCC | International Cooperation | North American Clean Energy and Environment Strategy | $4,590,020 ($918,000 ongoing) |
$918,000 | Canada supports North American commitments on clean energy and climate change through engagement with Mexico and US states | Progress on implementation of commitments stemming from Canada-United States-Mexico cooperation (% implementation) | Canada delivers two workshops with officials from Mexico and US states | 2019-20 |
| GAC | Multilateral International Assistance | International Cooperation Theme: International Climate Change Obligations; Negotiations and Participation | $4,240,550 starting in 2016–17 ($1,154,317 ongoing) |
$1,238,801 | Canada's international commitments regarding climate change, clean energy, and climate financing are strengthened and progressing towards their respective targets | Canada's meeting objectives are met or mostly met through international negotiations | ||
| NRCan | International Energy Engagement | International Cooperation Theme: International Climate Change Obligations; Negotiations and Participation | $3,674,561 ($1,887,396 ongoing starting 2018-19) |
$1,887,396 | International community recognizes Canada as a climate change leader | Canada is actively and strategically engaged in high-level international discussions that support government priorities on climate change | Develop and advance strategies on three climate change priority areas | Annually |
| NRCan | International Energy Engagement | International Cooperation Theme: North American Energy Cooperation Clean Energy and Environment Strategy | $10,500,000 ($630,000 ongoing starting 2021-22) |
$2,124,770 | Canada advances its climate, clean energy, and environment priorities through engagement with North American partners | Canada sustains high-level, strategic engagement with its North American partners through collaboration and coordination to advance shared objectives | Engagement on shared objectives | Annually |
| Name of theme | Total federal theme funding allocated since the last renewal (dollars) | 2019–20 Federal theme planned spending (dollars) | Theme outcome(s) | Theme performance indicator(s) | Theme target(s) | Date to achieve theme target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adaptation and Climate Resilience | $634,887,032 | $90,568,079 | Resilience to climate change impacts is improved in regions, communities, and economic sectors through the implementation of adaptation measures | Trend in climate sensitive economic (i.e. forestry, agriculture, other industries) and social (i.e. health) outcomes in consideration of climate change adaptation outcomes | Economic and social outcomes in 2030 are the same or increasing due to adaptation initiatives that reduce the harmful impacts of climate change | - |
| Departments | Link to the department’s Program Inventory | Horizontal initiative activity (activities) | Total federal funding allocated to each horizontal initiative activity since the last renewal (dollars) | 2019–20 Planned spending for each horizontal initiative activity (dollars) | 2019–20 Horizontal initiative activity expected result(s) | 2019–20 Horizontal initiative activity performance indicator(s) | 2019–20 Horizontal initiative activity target(s) | Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIHR | Climate Change and Health Research Initiative | Climate Change and Health Research Initiative | $12,000,000 | $2,500,000 | Multidisciplinary partnerships and collaborations are established | Number (#) of partners | One partner per grant | By end of grant |
| CIHR | Climate Change and Health Research Initiative | Climate Change and Health Research Initiative | See above | See above | Knowledge of the impact of climate change on human health is created and disseminated | Average number (#) of publications disseminated per grant | 2.5 by end of grant | By end of grant |
| CIRNAC | Climate Change Adaptation and Clean Energy | Adaptation Theme: First Nation Adapt |
$53,171,045 | $10,847,409 | First Nation communities have access to information, expertise and tools to support adaptation action | # of risk and adaptation assessments that are completed each year | 15-18 risk and adaptation assessments per year | March 2020 Annually |
| CIRNAC | Climate Change Adaptation and Clean Energy | Adaptation Theme: Climate Change Preparedness in the North |
$98,698,940 | $9,856,877 | Northern Communities are implementing non-structural adaptation measures to manage climate-related risks | Number of projects implementing non-structural adaptive measures funded | 55-65 projects funded per year | March 2020 Annually |
| CIRNAC | Climate Change Adaptation and Clean Energy | Adaptation Theme: Indigenous Community-Based Climate Monitoring Program |
$72,679,998 | $6,880,000 | Indigenous communities participate in community-based climate monitoring | Number of communities that participated in community-based climate monitoring | 20-25 communities per year | March 2020 Annually |
| ECCC | Climate Change Adaptation | Canadian Centre for Climate Services (CCCS) | $128,408,644 | $14,401,151 | Increased access to authoritative data and information on climate science | Number of stakeholders accessing climate and adaptation information through the CCCS portal | Annual increase from a baseline. (Baseline to be established when CCCS portal has been functioning for one full year, launch expected in 2019-20) | March 2021 |
| DFO | Climate Change Adaptation Program | Adaptation Theme: Aquatic Climate Change Adaptation Services Program | $38,500,000 | $3,500,000 | Aquatic climate change research is conducted | % of planned aquatic climate change research projects completed | 80-100% of funded projects are completed annually | Ongoing |
| HC | Climate Change | Climate Change and Health Adaptation:
|
$37,500,000 ($1,609,003 ongoing) |
$5,808,545 | Health system actors including relevant non-health sectors take adaptation measures to reduce the health effects of climate change | Percentage of health regions implementing evidence-based adaptation measures to protect health from extreme heat | 80% | March 31, 2026 |
| HC | Climate Change | Climate Change and Health Adaptation:
|
See above | See above | Health system actors have financial capacity to take action on climate change and health risks | Percentage of Contribution funds committed to selected recipients to take action on climate change and health risks | 100% | March 31, 2020 |
| ISC | Environmental Public Health | Climate Change and Health Adaptation Program (CCHAP) for First Nations and Inuit Communities | $27,181,400 | $6,674,900 | Adaptation measures have been identified to address climate change | % of First Nations and Inuit communities covered by climate change health adaptation funded projects | 21% or 66 additional First Nations and Inuit communities covered by CCHAP projects and implementing adaptation measures | March 2021 |
| NRCan | Climate Change Adaptation | Adaptation Theme: Building Regional Adaptation Capacity and Expertise (BRACE) Note: This initiative is also reported through Investing in Canada plan |
$18,000,000 | $4,800,000 | Communities and industry have access to Information, expertise and tools to support adaptation action
Increased capacity of community and industry stakeholders to use tools and information in their work |
% of target stakeholders reporting they have access to information for adaptation decision making % of target stakeholders who report increased ability to use tools and information |
50% of target stakeholders report they have access to information Communities Target: 25% by 2022 Baseline (2017): 15% Businesses Target: 55% by 2022 Baseline (2017): 51% |
March 2022
2022
2022 |
| NRCan | Climate Change Adaptation | Adaptation Theme: Adapting to Climate Change |
$35,000,000 ($3,784,000 ongoing starting 2021-22) |
$8,342,197 | Communities and industry have access to Information, expertise and tools to support adaptation action
Adaptation measures have been identified by communities and industry to address risks and opportunities arising from climate change |
Number of adaptation knowledge products released by NRCan and organizations supported through NRCan adaptation programs
Percentage of target stakeholders reporting they have access to tools and information for adaptation decision making
Percentage of target stakeholders that identify adaptation measures |
40 products by March 31, 2022 Target: 40%
Communities: Baseline: 50% in 2012 Target: 60% by 2022
Natural Resource sector entities (e.g. companies, associations)
Baseline: 30% in 2012 Target: 40% in 2022 |
2022
2022
2022
2022 |
| PHAC | Foodborne and Zoonotic Diseases | Reduce the risks associated with climate driven infectious diseases | $63,763,230 | $6,257,331 | Increased knowledge base of the health risks associated with climate-driven infectious diseases Enhanced systems and/or tools to support evidence-based decision making |
# of organizations and/or partners mobilized to support communities of practice (i.e. subject matter experts who share a common interest in a given area of expertise and work together to facilitate knowledge-sharing and collaboration) # of Lyme and other vector-borne disease tools developed to support decision making |
3 organizations and/or partners mobilized as part of the communities of practice 3 tools developed to support decision making |
March 31, 2020 |
| PHAC | Laboratory Science Leadership and Services | Reduce the risks associated with climate driven infectious diseases | $15,036,775 | $1,292,669 | Increased knowledge base of the health risks associated with climate-driven infectious diseases Enhanced systems and/or tools to support evidence-based decision making |
# of organizations and/or partners mobilized to support communities of practice (i.e. subject matter experts who share a common interest in a given area of expertise and work together to facilitate knowledge-sharing and collaboration) # of Lyme and other vector-borne disease tools developed to support decision making |
3 organizations and/or partners mobilized as part of the communities of practice 3 tools developed to support decision making |
March 31, 2020 |
| SCC | N/A | Adaptation Theme: Infrastructure Standards to Support Government’s Climate Change Agenda | $11,697,000 | $3,707,000 | Standards and related tools to support resilience in infrastructure | By 2020-21, individuals, communities, and those jurisdictions responsible are engaged in the standards development process and have implemented the standards and related tools to ensure infrastructure is more resilient to cope with the consequences associated with climate change Amount of money invested in infrastructure that builds resilience |
After 2021, all proposed standards and related tool have been completed; targeted number of jurisdictions acknowledging and implementing standards has been achieved The standards and related tools developed are providing the necessary guidance and information to infrastructure design professionals Observable increase over time in amount of money invested |
2020-21 |
| TC (and OGDs) | Climate Change and Clean Air | Transportation Adaptation and Resilience Initiatives | $23,250,000 (2017-18 to 2021-22) |
$5,700,000* *includes $240,000 transferred to Parks Canada to undertake projects |
Projects are effectively implemented | % of projects that are on time, on scope and on budget |
100% of projects | March 31, 2022 |
| Name of theme | Total federal theme funding allocated since the last renewal (dollars) | 2019–20 Federal theme planned spending (dollars) | Theme outcome(s) | Theme performance indicator(s) | Theme target(s) | Date to achieve theme target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clean Technology, Innovation and Jobs | $877,682,870 | $231,570,000 | Environmental quality is improved, GHG emissions are reduced and resilience of communities is increased | Percentage in total national GHG emissions generated from energy, building, transportation and waste sectors | 30% reduction in GHG emissions from 2005 levels by 2030 – 523 Mt of emissions in 2030 | TBC |
| Departments | Link to the department’s Program Inventory | Horizontal initiative activity (activities) | Total federal funding allocated to each horizontal initiative activity since the last renewal (dollars) | 2019–20 Planned spending for each horizontal initiative activity(dollars) | 2019–20 Horizontal initiative activity expected result(s) | 2019–20 Horizontal initiative activity performance indicator(s) | 2019–20 Horizontal initiative activity target(s) | Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRCan | Energy Innovation Program | Technology & Innovation Theme (for Mitigation and Clean Growth): Energy Innovation Program | $294,102,341 ($52,900,000 ongoing starting 2022-23) |
$52,900,000 | RD&D projects move emerging technologies closer to commercial readiness Canada achieves its MI target to double federal investment in clean energy R&D by 2019/20 Environmental benefits from technology and/or new policies, codes and standards at sector level Increased investment by stakeholders in clean energy technology RD&D Number of job years of employment generated by projects |
Levels advanced based on TRL
Federal investment in clean energy research, development and demonstrations (RD&D) ($M)
GHG emissions reductions (in Mt) from technologies and replications
Ratio of leveraged investments from partners
Jobs created |
Average TRL advanced by one level by project completion (typical project duration 3-4 years)
GoC federal investments of $775 million in clean energy research, development and demonstration by 2019-20, $44M of which will be attributed to Energy Innovation Program
4.25 Mt CO2e direct reductions per year by 2030
Combined total 10-16 Mt CO2e direct and indirect reductions per year by 2030 (indirect reductions estimate based on assumptions of rate of commercialization and adoption by industry, and the amount of which could be reasonably attributed to project activities)
Leverage ratio of at least 1:1 on average for every dollar invested by NRCan
Combined total 800 direct and indirect job years of employment, annually |
2023-2024
2019-2020
2030
Annually
Annually |
| NRCan | Clean Growth in Natural Resources Sector | Technology & Innovation Theme (for Mitigation and Clean Growth): Clean Growth | $154,985,529 | $66,470,000 | RD&D projects move emerging technologies closer to commercial readiness
Canada achieves its Mission Innovation (MI) target to double federal investment in clean energy R&D by 2019/2020
Improved environmental performance of Canada’s natural resource sectors
Increased investment by stakeholders in clean technology RD&D Increased employment resulting from project activity |
% of projects that advance emerging technologies based on Technology Readiness Level scale (TRL)
Federal investment in clean energy research, development and demonstrations (RD&D) ($M)
Absolute changes in GHG emissions (in Mt)
Ratio of leveraged investments from partners
Jobs created |
50% of RD&D projects advance the technology readiness level of emerging technologies, by one level, by 2023
Federal investments of $775 million in clean energy research, development and demonstration by 2019-20, $41M is forecasted to be attributed to this program, dependent on projects approve
Direct GHG emission reductions of 0.3 to 0.7 megatonnes per year by 2026
Leverage ratio of at least 1:1 on average for every dollar invested by NRCan by 2019
On average, create 800 direct and indirect jobs in each year of program operation, excluding the ramp up year |
2023
2019-2020
2026
2019
Annually |
| NRCan | Clean Energy Technology Policy, Research and Engagement | Technology & Innovation Theme (for Mitigation and Clean Growth): Clean Growth Hub (This is a program shared with ISED) |
$6,000,000 | $1,500,000 | Strengthened collaboration with clean technology stakeholders Increased access to information on clean technology, federal government initiatives, program information, and scientific and technical knowledge |
# and type of engagement, collaboration and consultation activities on an annual basis # of publications of policy intelligence, program analytics and other materials in support of evidence-based decision-making, measured on an annual basis |
3 new collaboration and consultation activities annually starting in 2018-2019 with a minimum of one dedicated to the investment community (i.e. the private sector) 2-3 publications per year |
Annually |
| NRCan | Clean Energy Technology Policy, Research and Engagement | Technology & Innovation Theme (for Mitigation and Clean Growth): Clean Technology Data Strategy (This is a program shared with ISED) |
$9,345,000 | $2,100,000 | Data is released and disseminated/used | Increase in the number of government departments using clean technology data in their reporting | Increase in the number of government departments using clean technology sector data in their reporting: From zero (as data was released in December 2017 and awareness is building) to two departments by end of fiscal 2018-19; to four departments by end of fiscal 2020-21 |
2018-2019 and 2020-2021 |
| ISED | Clean Technology, Innovation and Jobs: Accelerating Commercializa-tion and Growth; and Strengthening Collaboration and Metrics for Success | The Clean Growth Hub | $6,000,000 | $1,500,000 | Strengthened collaboration with clean technology stakeholders Increased access to information on clean technology, federal government initiatives, program information, and scientific and technical knowledge |
# and type of engagement, collaboration and consultation activities on an annual basis # of publications of policy intelligence, program analytics and other materials in support of evidence-based decision-making, measured on an annual basis |
3 new collaboration and consultation activities annually starting in 2018-2019 with a minimum of one dedicated to the investment community (i.e. the private sector) 2-3 publications per year |
Annually |
| ISED | Clean Technology, Innovation and Jobs: Accelerating Commercializa-tion and Growth; and Strengthening Collaboration and Metrics for Success | Clean Technology Data Strategy | $7,250,000 | $2,100,000 | Increased/sustained use of clean technology sector data to track, measure and report on government priorities and inform private sector decision-making | The number of government departments using SEGS, CTSA and industry/administrative clean technology sector data and/or renewable energy data in their reporting Frequency of SEGS, CTSA, industry/administrative and/or renewable energy data citations in government reports, speeches, etc. Frequency of SEGS, CTSA, industry and/or renewable energy data in industry association and think tank reports |
Number of government departments using SEGS and CTSA clean technology sector data and/or renewable energy data increases from zero to two Frequency of SEGS and CTSA data and/or renewable energy data citations in government reports, speeches, etc. increases from zero to five data citations Frequency of SEGS and CTSA data and/or renewable energy data citations in industry association and think tank reports increases from zero to five data citations |
Annually |
| ISED | Clean Technology, Innovation and Jobs: Accelerating Commercializa-tion and Growth | Recapitalization of Sustainable Development Technologies Canada (SDTC) SD Tech Fund | $400,000,000 (2018-2021) | $105,000,000 | Recipients awarded SD Tech Fund contracts
SD Tech Fund supported technologies are making advancements towards successful demonstrations
Recipients form collaborative partnerships across the innovation chain |
Funding allocated to approved projects Percentage of active projects that are making advancements towards successful demonstrations
Total dollars leveraged from all partners and collaborators relative to SD Tech Fund dollars
Dollars leveraged from private sector partners and collaborators |
$133M
N/A
Maintain the $2 leverage funding for each $1 of SDTC funding
Maintain the $1.50 leverage funding for each $1 of SDTC funding |
Annual
N/A
Annual
Annual |
| Name of theme | Total federal theme funding allocated since the last renewal (dollars) | 2019–20 Federal theme planned spending (dollars) | Theme outcome(s) | Theme performance indicator(s) | Theme target(s) | Date to achieve theme target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing Carbon Pollution | $97,506,096 | $24,245,722 | Canadian greenhouse gas and short-lived climate pollutant emissions are reduced | Carbon pricing systems are in place in Canada | 30% reduction in GHG emissions from 2005 levels by 2030 – 523 Mt of emissions in 2030 | 2030 |
| Departments | Link to the department’s Program Inventory | Horizontal initiative activity (activities) | Total federal funding allocated to each horizontal initiative activity since the last renewal (dollars) | 2019–20 Planned spending for each horizontal initiative activity(dollars) | 2019–20 Horizontal initiative activity expected result(s) | 2019–20 Horizontal initiative activity performance indicator(s) | 2019–20 Horizontal initiative activity target(s) | Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRA | Policy Rulings and Interpretations | Pricing carbon pollution | $61,906,973 | $15,729,729 | In accordance with the approved TB submission, Performance Measurement and Evaluation information is required for ECCC only | In accordance with the approved TB submission, Performance Measurement and Evaluation information is required for ECCC only | In accordance with the approved TB submission, Performance Measurement and Evaluation information is required for ECCC only | In accordance with the approved TB submission, Performance Measurement and Evaluation information is required for ECCC only |
| ECCC | Clean Growth and Climate Change Mitigation | Pricing carbon pollution | $35,599,123 | $8,515,993 | Carbon pollution pricing systems are in place in Canada | Number of provinces and territories with carbon pricing systems that align with the benchmark by July 2019 | 13 Provinces and Territories have in place carbon pollution pricing that meets the federal benchmark | July 2019 |
| Theme # | Total federal funding allocated since the last renewal (dollars) | 2019–20 Total federal planned spending (dollars) |
|---|---|---|
| Theme 1 | $2,943,078,978 | $602,157,483 |
| Theme 2 | $113,120,830 | $19,790,972 |
| Theme 3 | $634,887,032 | $90,568,079 |
| Theme 4 | $877,682,870 | $231,570,000 |
| Theme 5 | $97,506,096 | $24,245,722 |
| Total, all themes | $4,666,275,806 | $968,332,256 |