Archived: Horizontal Initiatives

Addressing Air Pollution 2020-2021

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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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 is being led by ECCC and conducted in collaboration with HC and NRC. The evaluation is currently underway and will be completed in 2020.

Shared outcome of federal partners

  1. Canadians have clean air
  2. Adverse impacts on human health and ecosystems are reduced

Performance indicator(s)

  1. a) Percentage of Canadians living in areas where air quality standards are achieved
  2. a) Change in number of deaths per year attributable to air pollution
    b) Area of exceedance of ecosystem critical loads of acidity.

Target(s)

  1. a) 85% of Canadians live in areas that meet all Canadian Ambient Air Quality Standards (CAAQS) in 2030 (from a baseline of approximately 60% in  2005-2007, based on 2020 CAAQS values)
  2. a) Decrease in number of deaths per year attributable to air pollution (from a baseline in 2017 of 42 per 100,000 population)
    b) Decrease in the area of acidity critical load exceedance from a baseline (to be established).

Data source and frequency of monitoring and reporting

  1. 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
  2. a) Health Canada’s Air Quality Benefits Assessment Tool (AQBAT)—using national air pollution data from NAPS, and CAPMoN, produced annually, and Population Projects for Canada, produced every five years (next reporting period will be 2022).2b) Critical load exceedance maps based on measurement-model fusion inputs from the Canadian Air and Precipitation Monitoring Network, the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network, and the air quality model. Frequency is yet to be determined

Expected outcome or result of non-federal and non‑governmental partners

Not applicable

Name of Theme

Not applicable

Planning Highlights 2020-2021

ECCC, HC and NRC will contribute to the improvement of air quality by:

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

Planning information
Federal organizations Link to the Department’s Program Inventory Total allocation (from start to end date) (dollars) 2020-21 Planned spending (dollars) Total
Environment and Climate Change Canada Air Quality 412,820,858
Ongoing 67,827,508
$68,802,519
Health Canada Air Quality Radiation Protection Program

141,949,996
(from 2016-17 to 2020-21)

Ongoing 28,389,999

$28,389,999
National Research Council of Canada Construction

8,750,000
(2016-17 to 2021)

Ongoing 13,800,000
(2022-23 to 2027-28)

$2,300,000
Total for all federal organizations Not applicable 563,520,854
Ongoing 110,017,507
$99,492,518

*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

Science
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
2020-21
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

  • Four million by 2026
2026
Policy
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

  • 100% of CAAQS will be reviewed and, where necessary, will be made more stringent to encourage continuous improvement in air quality
Every five years, or as required, from the CAAQS publication date
Mitigation
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

  • 13 major industrial sectors: 100% of reported modern engines of a size ≥ 75 kW emit ≤ 2.7 g/kWhr of NOx
  • 13 major sectors: 100% of reported low-use modern engines of a size ≥ 100 kW emit ≤ 160ppmyd15% of NOx
2018 (reporting in 2020)
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

  • 100% of responsible persons are reporting compliance with NOx limits.
2021 and 2026 (reporting in 2023 and 2028)
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

  • 12 major industrial sectors: 100% of Pre-existing, Transitional, or new boiler and heater equipment emit less than or equal to their obligation no later than the following:
    • 2026 for class 80 (equipment that emits greater than 80 g of NOx per gigajoule)
    • 2036 for class 70 (equipment that emits greater than 70 g of NOx per gigajoule)
2027 and 2037
Develop, administer, review, and amend regulatory instruments—Multi-Sector Air Pollutants Regulations (MSAPR) Cement ER 1.5
Compliance review related to air pollutant regulations is strengthened
PI 1.4.4
Percentage of grey cement manufacturing facilities meeting performance requirements

T 1.4.4

  • Starting in 2020, 100% of regulated cement manufacturing facilities meet:
  • For NOx (preheater and precalciner): 2.25 kg/ tonne of clinker / (wet and long dry): 2.55 kg/ tonne clinker or 30% reduction in emission intensity from 2006. / For SO2 (all kilns): 3.0 kg/ tonne of clinker
Annually starting in 2020 (reporting to start in 2021)
Develop, administer, review, and amend regulatory instruments— Transportation ER 1.5
Compliance review related to air pollutant regulations is strengthened
PI 1.4.5
Percentage of regulatees reporting compliance with the regulated limits in new or amended fuel quality regulations

T 1.4.5

  • 100% of regulatees reporting compliance with the regulated limits in new or amended fuel quality regulations
2018 (reporting in 2020)
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

  • 5% of all fuels regulatees are subject to an enhanced compliance verification (including record review and sampling) by December 1, 2019
2019
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

  • 20% increase in number of testing rounds performed from the average of 2014–2015, 2015–2016, by March 31, 2021
2021
Policy
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
Percentage reduction of national emissions of sulphur dioxide (SO2)

T 1.6.1

  • Indicative commitment: 55%reduction of national emissions of sulphur dioxide (SO2) from 2005 level.
2020 (reporting in 2022)
ER 1.6
Canada’s involvement in international and bilateral transboundary agreements improves air quality
PI 1.6.2
Percentage reduction of national emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx)

T 1.6.2

  • Indicative commitment: 35% reduction of national emissions of national nitrogen oxide (NOx) from 2005 level.
2020 (reporting in 2022)
ER 1.6
Canada’s involvement in international and bilateral transboundary agreements improves air quality
PI 1.6.3
Percentage reduction of national emissions of fine particulate matter (PM2.5)

T 1.6.3

  • Indicative commitment: 25% reduction of national emissions of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) from 2005 level.
2020 (reporting in 2022)
ER 1.6
Canada’s involvement in international and bilateral transboundary agreements improves air quality
PI 1.6.4
Percentage reduction of national emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

T 1.6.4

  • Indicative commitment: 20% reduction of national emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from 2005 level.
2020 (reporting in 2022)
Mitigation
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
Percentage reduction of emissions of air pollutants from industrial, transportation, and other sources for fine particulate matter (PM2.5); sulphur oxides (SOx); nitrogen oxides (NOx); volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

T 1.7.1

  • Reduction in  current three year average emissions from baseline 2006–2008 (recalculated annually)
Annual
ER 1.7
Regulatory and non-regulatory instruments reduce Canadian air pollutant emissions
PI 1.7.2
Percentage reduction of emissions of air pollutants from industrial and mobile sources for carbon monoxide (CO)

T 1.7.2

  • Continued downward trend in rolling three year average emissions from baseline 2006-2008 (recalculated annually)
Annual

Health Canada

Science
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

  • Four million by 2026
  • Target has been developed based on an initial value estimate of 400,000 at risk Canadians receiving AQHI risk communications
2026
Policy
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

  • 100% of CAAQS will be reviewed and, where necessary, will be made more stringent to encourage continuous improvement in air quality
Every five years, or as required,from the CAAQS publication date
Indoor air
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

  • 65%of Canadians surveyed are knowledgeable about radon
March 2021
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 Canadian homeowners surveyed who have tested their homes for radon

T 2.4

  • 10% of Canadians have tested for radon by 2025–2026
March 2026

National Research Council

Indoor air
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 3.3
Number of evaluated technical indoor air quality (IAQ) solutions ready for adoption by stakeholders

T3.3

  • Eight evaluated technical solutions over 5 years
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

  • Eight by April 2026
2026

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 $271.7M 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 PCF on CGCC, 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 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 a pan-Canadian approach to pricing carbon pollution and 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.

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)

$5,188,725,608 between April 1, 2016, and March 31, 2028, and $166,760,228 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)

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)

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, and recognizes that more action is needed. That is why the Government of Canada is working to exceed Canada’s 2030 Paris Agreement target and begin work so that Canada can achieve a prosperous net zero emissions future by 2050. In 2020-21, the Government will lay the groundwork for more ambitious climate action by ensuring the implementation of the Pan-Canadian Framework. For example, the federal government will:

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 (1)
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 - - $7,387,719
CRA - -
- - $243,266,825 $21,131,843
ECCC $2,408,817,540 $94,705,719 $128,408,644 - $271,689,634 $54,559,541
DFO - -
$38,500,000 - - $2,922,525
GAC - $4,115,127 - - - NIL
HC - - $37,500,000 - - $2,878,236
ISC - - $27,181,400 - - $659,312
ISED - - - $413,250,000 - NIL
NRCan $328,550,493 $14,174,561 $53,000,000 $464,432,870 - $49,530,763
PHAC - - $78,800,000 - - $4,485,157
SCC - - $11,697,000 - - $2,339,400
TC $192,583,456 - $23,250,000 - - $20,658,044

1 The Internal Services figure is included in the total allocation amounts for each theme.à

Planning information

Horizontal initiative overview
Name of horizontal initiative Total federal funding allocated since the last renewal (dollars) 2020-21 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 $5,188,725,608 $1,278,001,231 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.
  • Annual emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs – in megatonnes)
  • Trend in climate-sensitive economics (i.e. forestry, agriculture, other industries) and social (i.e. health) outcomes in consideration of climate change adaptation outcomes
  1. Reduce domestic GHG emissions by 30% below 2005 levels by 2030, as per Canada’s Nationally Determined Contribution to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
  2. Economic and social outcomes in 2030 are the same or increasing due to adaptation initiatives that reduce the harmful impacts of climate change.
  3. Canada contributes to reducing GHG emissions and increasing climate resilience globally.
2023 (1)

1 Results will be available with the publication of the 2030 National Inventory Report in 2032.

Theme 1 details
Name of theme Total federal theme funding allocated since the last renewal (dollars) 2020-21 Federal theme planned  spending (dollars) Theme outcome(s) Theme performance indicator(s) Theme target(s) Date to achieve theme target
Climate Change Mitigation $3,048,203,845 $752,430,093 Canada is a low carbon economy Annual emissions of GHGs (megatonnes) 30% reduction of GHG emissions from 2005 levels by 2030 2030 (1)

1 Results will be available with the publication of the 2030 National Inventory Report in 2032.

Theme 1 horizontal initiative activities

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) 2020-21 Planned spending for each horizontal initiative activity (dollars)

2020-21 Horizontal initiative activity expected result(s)

2020-21 Horizontal initiative activity performance indicator(s)

2020-21 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

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

$150,042,958

 

($18,577,566 ongoing)

$18,597,883

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

Climate Change Mitigation: GHG Regulatory Activities

$290,251,657

($17,575,417 ongoing)

$23,825,705

GHG emissions are reduced

% improvement in GHG emissions from light duty vehicles (LDV)

21% improvement in performance vs 2011 standard (measured by CO2e g/mile) for manufacturer model year 2018 reporting

December 2019

% improvement in GHG emissions of heavy duty vehicles (HDV)

% improvement in GHG emissions performance for manufacturer model year 2018-2020 reporting

13% heavy-duty pick-up trucks and vans

11% combination tractors

5% vocational vehicles

December 2020

Reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas sector

40 - 45% reduction, relative to 2012 levels

2025

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

% of coal-fired electricity generation units meeting their regulated GHG emissions intensity performance requirement

100%

December 2020

Communications and Engagement on Climate Change

$60,528,813

($5,100,000 ongoing)

$5,056,238

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 co-developed by the target date

March 31, 2021

Low Carbon Economy Fund (LCEF)

 

$1,907,994,112

$626,436,058

Contribution of the LCEF towards the reduction of GHG emissions from Canadian sources

Annual GHG emission reductions in 2030 (Mt)

7 Mt

March 2030

Change in aggregate energy savings from proposals supported through LCEF

Cumulative energy savings in petajoules by 2030

250 to 500 petajoules

March 2030

Contribution of the LCEF to job creation

Number of jobs created by 2024

57,600 to 115,200 jobs

March 2024

NRCan

Energy and Climate Change Policy

Clean Energy and Climate Change Policy (CECCP)

$36,236,416

($3,140,000 ongoing starting in 2028-29)

$3,066,157

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

Electricity Resources

Marine Renewable Energy Enabling Measures (MREEM)

$6,548,225

($400,000 ongoing starting in 2028-29)

$665,429

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

Energy Efficiency

 

Energy Efficiency

$230,775,852

($17,900,000 ongoing starting in 2018-19 and an additional $15,897,492 ongoing starting in 2028-29)

$34,570,326

 

 

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

Forest Sector Competitiveness

Green Construction through Wood (GCWood)

$54,990,000

 

$10,260,000

 

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

Increased regulatory and commercial uptake of tall wood, low-rise non-residential wood construction and timber bridges in Canada

# 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

# of tall wood buildings and low-rise non-residential construction and bridges in construction

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

9-13 demonstration projects that showcase innovative use of wood-based products and building systems are in construction

 

March 2020

March 2021

March 2021

March 2023

March 2025

 

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)

$7,234,284

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

Annually; reporting to conclude in March 2028

 

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

Annually; reporting to conclude in March 2028

 

Theme 2 details
Name of theme Total federal theme funding allocated since the last renewal (dollars) 2020-21 Federal theme planned  spending (dollars) Theme outcome(s) Theme performance indicator(s) Theme target(s) Date to achieve theme target
International Cooperation
$112,995,407 $24,582,117 Global climate benefits from Canada’s international actions
  1. GHG reductions resulting from international initiatives funded by Canada
  2. Number of people in developing countries who benefitted from Canada’s adaptation funds
  3. Canada’s public sector investments leveraging private sector climate finance
  1. Higher cumulative reductions from year to year, reaching a minimum reduction of 200 Mt of GHGs
  2. Higher cumulative number of people in each consecutive year, reaching at least 10M people by 2030
  3. Ratio of private sector finance leveraged by Canada’s public sector investments, of at least 1 to 0.5
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Theme 2 horizontal initiative activities

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) 2020-21 Planned spending for each horizontal initiative activity (dollars)

2020-21 Horizontal initiative activity expected result(s)

2020-21 Horizontal initiative activity performance indicator(s)

2020-21 Horizontal initiative activity target(s)

Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target

ECCC

International Cooperation

Obligations

$4,519,346

($911,242 ongoing)

$911,242

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

Negotiations and Participation

$27,242,212

($5,426,498 ongoing)

$5,426,498

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

International Climate Finance

$58,354,141

$12,184,427

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

North American Clean Energy and Environment Strategy

$4,590,000

($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

$4,115,127 starting in

2016-17

($1,154,317 ongoing)

$1,129,784

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 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

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

 

 

Theme 3 details
Name of theme Total federal theme funding allocated since the last renewal (dollars) 2020-21 Federal theme planned  spending (dollars) Theme outcome(s) Theme performance indicator(s) Theme target(s) Date to achieve theme target
Adaptation and Climate Resilience $634,887,027 $87,023,122 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. -
Theme 3 horizontal initiative activities

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) 2020-21 Planned spending for each horizontal initiative activity (dollars)

2020-21 Horizontal initiative activity expected result(s)

2020-21 Horizontal initiative activity performance indicator(s)

2020-21 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

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

CIRNAC

Climate Change Adaptation and Clean Energy

Adaptation Theme:

First Nation Adapt

$53,171,045

$10,795,409

 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 2021

Annually

Adaptation Theme:

Climate Change Preparedness in the North

$98,698,940

$9,853,365

Northern Communities are implementing non-structural adaptation measures to manage climate-related risks

Number of projects implementing non-structural adaptive measures funded

5-10 projects funded per year

March 2021

Annually

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 2021

Annually

ECCC

Climate Change Adaptation

Canadian Centre for Climate Services (CCCS)

$128,408,644

$13,463,621

Increased access to authoritative climate data and information

Number of times stakeholders access climate data and information through the CCCS web presence

Annual increase from a baseline

(Baseline to be established when CCCS has been functioning for one full year; 2019-20)

March 2021

DFO

Climate Change Adaptation Program

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:

  • Heat and Health Risk Assessment Program
  • Information and Action for Resilience

$37,500,000

 

($1,609,003 ongoing)

$5,809,002

Health system actors 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

 

Health system actors take adaptation measures to reduce the health effects of climate change

Percentage of funded health system actors that have taken evidence-based adaptation measures to reduce the health effects of climate change

80%

March 31, 2022

ISC

Environmental Public Health

Climate Change and Health Adaptation Program (CCHAP) for First Nations and Inuit Communities

$27,181,400

$6,294,900

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

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

Adapting to Climate Change

 

$35,000,000

($3,784,000 ongoing starting 2021-22)

 

$7,504,396

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

$63,763,225

 

$6,289,978

Increased knowledge base of the health risks associated with climate-driven infectious diseases

Enhanced systems and/or tools to support evidence-based decision making

Number of meaningful partnerships/collaborations with organizations, including the Métis Nation, on climate change and emerging infectious diseases

Number of new/enhanced systems and/or tools

 

 

Targets to be set for performance indicators following the establishment of baseline data

Baseline data will be established no later than 2020-21 and data trends over time assessed

Targets to be set for the performance indicators following the establishment of baseline data

Baseline data will be established no later than 2020-21 and data trends over time assessed

March 31, 2021

 

Laboratory Science Leadership and Services

$15,036,775

$1,310,897

SCC

N/A

Infrastructure Standards to Support Government’s Climate Change Agenda

$11,697,000

$2,321,554

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 tools 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

 

 

$5,700,000

(includes $100,000 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

Theme 4 details
Name of theme Total federal theme funding allocated since the last renewal (dollars) 2020-21 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 $237,825,716 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 2030 (1)

1 Results will be available with the publication of the 2030 National Inventory Report in 2032.

Theme 4 horizontal initiative activities

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) 2020-21 Planned spending for each horizontal initiative activity (dollars)

2020-21 Horizontal initiative activity expected result(s)

2020-21 Horizontal initiative activity performance indicator(s)

2020-21 Horizontal initiative activity target(s)

Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target

NRCan

Energy Innovation Program

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 (1)

2030

Annually

Annually

Clean Growth in Natural Resources Sector

Clean Growth

$154,985,529

$50,297,234

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 2019-20.

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 approved.

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

2019-20 (2)

2026

2019

Annually

Clean Energy Technology Policy, Research and Engagement

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 2018-19 with a minimum of one dedicated to the investment community (i.e. the private sector)

2-3 publications per year

Annually

Annually

Clean Technology Data Strategy

(This is a program shared with ISED)

$9,345,000

$2,150,000

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

2018-19 and 2020-21

ISED (3)

Clean Technology, Innovation and Jobs:  Accelerating Commercializa-tion and Growth; and Strengthening Collaboration and Metrics for Success

 

The Clean Growth Hub

(This is a program shared with NRCan)

$6,000,000

$1,500,000

Interdepartmental collaboration is strengthened with clean technology programs and stakeholders

Clean technology advisory services, opportunities and knowledge products are provided to help navigate federal government programming

# engagement, collaboration and consultation (information sharing mechanisms and off-ramping) activities  between departments

% increase of clients services provided

 

3 new engagement, collaboration and consultation activities in 2020-21

5 percentage point increase in client services in 2020-2021 compared to the previous year

 

Annually

Annually

Clean Technology Data Strategy

(This is a program shared with NRCan)

$7,250,000

 

 

$2,150,000

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

Clean Technology, Innovation and Jobs:   Accelerating Commercializa-tion and Growth

 

Recapitalization of Sustainable Development Technologies Canada (SDTC) SD Tech Fund

$400,000,000

$127,328,482

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

$127M

Maintain a 90% minimum average

Maintain the $2 leverage funding for each $1 of SDTC funding.

 

 

 

Annual

Annual

Annual

 

 

 

 

1 Results are available with one year lag due to the data collection methodology.

2 Results are available with one year lag due to the data collection methodology.

3 The Government of Canada provides funding to the Business Development Bank of Canada and Export Development Canada to support Clean Growth. See BDC and EDC’s corporate reports for more information.

Theme 5 details
Name of theme Total federal theme funding allocated since the last renewal (dollars) 2020-21 Federal theme planned  spending (dollars) Theme outcome(s) Theme performance indicator(s) Theme target(s) Date to achieve theme target
Pricing Carbon Pollution $514,956,459 $176,140,183 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 (1)

1 Results will be available with the publication of the 2030 National Inventory Report in 2032.

Theme 5 horizontal initiative activities

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) 2020-21 Planned spending for each horizontal initiative activity (dollars)

2020-21 Horizontal initiative activity expected result(s)

2020-21 Horizontal initiative activity performance indicator(s)

2020-21 Horizontal initiative activity target(s)

Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target

CRA

Policy Rulings and Interpretations

Tax Services and Processing;

Domestic Compliance;

Returns Compliance;

Collections;

Objections and Appeals.

Carbon Fuel Charge (CFC)

Climate Action Incentive (CAI)

$175,791,217

$67,475,608

 

$48,843,289

$9,114,186

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

$271,689,634

$118,182,708

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 systems that meet the federal benchmark, or the federal system applies

July 2019

ECCC Clean Growth and Climate Change Mitigation Pricing carbon pollution See above See abovde Output-Based Pricing System (OBPS) facilities comply with emissions compensation obligations under the OBPS Percentage of OBPS facilities compliant with OBPS regulations for emissions compensation 95-100% June 2021
Total spending, all themes

theme #

Total federal funding allocated since the last renewal* (dollars) 2020-21 Total federal planned spending (dollars)

Theme 1

$3,048,203,845

$752,430,093

Theme 2

$112,995,407

$24,582,117

Theme 3

$634,887,027

$87,023,122

Theme 4

$877,682,870

$237,825,716

Theme 5

$514,956,459

$176,140,183

Total, all themes

$5,188,725,608

$1,278,001,231

Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (FCSAP)

Lead department

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

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 has been extended to March 31, 2035.

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 Oversight Board is supported by the Director Generals Advisory Committee, the Contaminated Sites Management Working Group and the ECCC’s FCSAP Secretariat, which provides overall program coordination.

Total federal funding allocated from start to end date (dollars)

$6,228,062,532 from April 1, 2003, to March 31, 2025 (Phase I, II, III and IV).

Total federal planned spending to date (dollars)

Not Applicable

Total federal actual spending to date (dollars)

$4,165,348,229 from April 1, 2003 to March 31, 2019

Date of last renewal of the horizontal initiative

The FCSAP Horizontal Initiative was renewed in 2019 until March 31, 2035

Total federal funding allocated at the last renewal and source of funding (dollars)

$1,368,512,736 Budget 2019

Additional federal funding received after the last renewal (dollars)

Not Applicable.

Total planned spending since the last renewal

$234,340,858 planned spending 2020-21

Total actual spending since the last renewal

Not Applicable.

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation

Evaluation lead by Environment and Climate Change Canada to begin in 2022–23 and be concluded in 2023–24. 

Planning highlights

FCSAP Phase IV (2020-21 to 2024-25) will focus remediation efforts on the highest-priority federal sites. From April 1, 2020, to March 31, 2021, remediation activities will be conducted on an estimated 631 sites and these activities will reduce liability by $189,650,463. Site assessments will occur on an estimated 171 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

Horizontal initiative framework: departmental funding by theme (dollars)

Horizontal initiative: Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (FCSAP)

Shared outcomes: Reduce risks to human health and the environment from federal contaminated sites and decrease associated environmental liability in the Public Accounts of Canada

Name of theme

Risk Reduction

Collaborative Governance

Internal Services*

Theme outcome(s)

Remediated contaminated sites reduce risks posed to human health and environment

Efficient program delivery and implementation is achieved by whole-of-government  collaborative solutions

Not applicable

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

4,781,725

337,020

0

Canada Border Services Agency

1,239,275

0

0

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

188,094,445

2,447,376

0

Indigenous Services Canada

213,430,736

13.548.485

366,520

Correctional Service Canada

1,653,117

721,783

0

National Defence

322,247,062

10,049,758

0

Environment and Climate Change Canada

155,805,694

4,979,378

2,187,135

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

118,426,974

4,374,380

0

Health Canada

12,504,662

0

1,199,450

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

965,000

606,870

0

Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated

49,571,896

0

0

National Capital Commission

19,381,548

488,790

0

National Research Council of Canada

3,627,000

0

0

Natural Resources Canada

3,761,465

0

39,553

Parks Canada

26,521,707

2,423,035

787,805

Public Services and Procurement Canada

86,940,234

3,260,804

 

Transport Canada

101,043,837

7,627,124

609,508

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat

2,786,469

0

246,000

VIA Rail Canada

4,865,087

0

0

* The Internal Services figure is included in the total allocation amounts for each theme.

Planning information

Horizontal initiative overview
Name of horizontal initiative Total federal funding allocated since the last renewal* (dollars) 2020-21 Planned spending (dollars)

Horizontal initiative shared outcome(s)

Performance indicator(s)

Target(s)

Date to achieve target

Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan

1,368,512,736

234,340,858

Reduce risks to human health and the environment from federal contaminated sites and decrease associated environmental liability in the Public Accounts of Canada

Percentage of FCSAP eligible sites (based in the FCSI, as of March 31st 2020) to be closed/long-term monitoring (Highest Step Completed  (HSC)=10)

71% (1,230 sites to be closed or in long-term monitoring in Phase IV) 

March 31st, 2025

* 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 1 details
Name of theme Total federal theme funding allocated since the last renewal* (dollars) 2020-21 Federal theme planned  spending (dollars) Theme outcome(s) Theme performance indicator(s) Theme target(s) Date to achieve theme target
Risk Reduction 1,317,647,933 224,207,028 Remediated contaminated sites reduce risks posed to human health and environment Percentage of FCSAP eligible sites (based on the FCSI as of March 31st 2020) where risk reduction activities have been completed (HSC≥8) since the start of FCSAP in 2005 64% (862 sites complete remediation in Phase IV) March 31st, 2025

* 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 1 horizontal initiative activities

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) 2020–21 Planned spending for each horizontal initiative activity (dollars)

2020–21 Horizontal initiative activity expected result(s)

2020–21 Horizontal initiative activity performance indicator(s)

2020–21 Horizontal initiative activity target(s)

Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Foundational Science and Research / Science et recherche fondamentales

Design and implement remedial action plans at highest priority eligible contaminated sites

4,781,725

576,372

Resiliency of remediation sites infrastructure improved

Percentage of FCSAP eligible sites that are found to be at risk from climate change impacts that have included appropriate measures in the remediation/risk management project

100%

March 31st of each year

Implement risk reduction activities to reduce associated liability

Reduction in liability through implementation of risk reduction plans at FCSAP funded sites

Change in total liability during Phase IV at FCSAP funded remediation sites where the risk reduction plans have been developed (HSC≥7) at the beginning of Phase IV

$4.4 million

March 31st 2025

Reduced liability at FCSAP funded sites

Percentage of remediation expenditures spent at FCSAP-funded remediation sites that reduce liability during Phase IV

95% of remediation funding spent is liability reducing

March 31st 2025

Canada Border Services Agency

Buildings and Equipment / Immeubles et équipements

Design and implement remedial action plans at highest priority eligible contaminated sites

1,239,275

438,986

Resiliency of remediation sites infrastructure improved

Percentage of FCSAP eligible sites that are found to be at risk from climate change impacts that have included appropriate measures in the remediation/risk management project

100%

March 31st of each year

Implement risk reduction activities to reduce associated liability

Reduction in liability through implementation of risk reduction plans at FCSAP funded sites

Change in total liability during Phase IV at FCSAP funded remediation sites where the risk reduction plans have been developed (HSC≥7) at the beginning of Phase IV

$0.6 million

March 31st 2025

Reduced liability at FCSAP funded sites

Percentage of remediation expenditures spent at FCSAP-funded remediation sites that reduce liability during Phase IV

95% of remediation funding spent is liability reducing

March 31st 2025

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affaires

Northern Contaminated Sites / Sites contaminés dans le Nord

Design and implement remedial action plans at highest priority eligible contaminated sites

188,094,445

26,871,319

Resiliency of remediation sites infrastructure improved

Percentage of FCSAP eligible sites that are found to be at risk from climate change impacts that have included appropriate measures in the remediation/risk management project

100%

March 31st of each year

Implement risk reduction activities to reduce associated liability

Reduction in liability through implementation of risk reduction plans at FCSAP funded sites

Change in total liability during Phase IV at FCSAP funded remediation sites where the risk reduction plans have been developed (HSC≥7) at the beginning of Phase IV

$44.9 million

March 31st 2025

Reduced liability at FCSAP funded sites

Percentage of remediation expenditures spent at FCSAP-funded remediation sites that reduce liability during Phase IV

95% of remediation funding spent is liability reducing

March 31st 2025

Indigenous Services Canada

Land, Natural Resources and Environmental Management / Gestion des terres, des ressources naturelles et de l'environnement

Identify risks and priorities for remediation by completing Environmental Site Assessments (ESA)

7,817,301

2,874,684

Sites classified based on priority progress through 10-step process

Percentage of FCSAP eligible site assessments (based on the FCSI as of March 31st 2020) where ESAs have been completed (HSC≥3) since the start of FCSAP in 2005

95

March 31st 2025

Design and implement remedial action plans at highest priority eligible contaminated sites

205,613,435

44,158,101

Remediated contaminated sites on reserve lands reduce risks posed to human health and environment

Percentage of FCSAP eligible sites on reserve lands where remediation activities have been completed (HSC≥8) since the start of FCSAP in 2005

80% (356 sites on reserve lands complete remediation in Phase IV)

March 31st, 2025

Resiliency of remediation sites infrastructure improved

Percentage of FCSAP eligible sites that are found to be at risk from climate change impacts that have included appropriate measures in the remediation/risk management project

100%

March 31st of each year

Implement risk reduction activities to reduce associated liability

Reduction in liability through implementation of risk reduction plans at FCSAP funded sites

Change in total liability during Phase IV at FCSAP funded remediation sites where the risk reduction plans have been developed (HSC≥7) at the beginning of Phase IV

$65.3 million

March 31st 2025

Reduced liability at FCSAP funded sites

Percentage of remediation expenditures spent at FCSAP-funded remediation sites that reduce liability during Phase IV

95% of remediation funding spent is liability reducing

March 31st 2025

Correctional Service Canada

Accommodation Services / Services de logement

Identify risks and priorities for remediation by completing Environmental Site Assessments (ESA)

316,553

218,306

Sites classified based on priority progress through 10-step process

Percentage of FCSAP eligible site assessments (based on the FCSI as of March 31st 2020) where ESAs have been completed (HSC≥3) since the start of FCSAP in 2005

4

March 31st 2025

Design and implement remedial action plans at highest priority eligible contaminated sites

1,336,564

476,895

Resiliency of remediation sites infrastructure improved

Percentage of FCSAP eligible sites that are found to be at risk from climate change impacts that have included appropriate measures in the remediation/risk management project

100%

March 31st of each year

Implement risk reduction activities to reduce associated liability

Reduction in liability through implementation of risk reduction plans at FCSAP funded sites

Change in total liability during Phase IV at FCSAP funded remediation sites where the risk reduction plans have been developed (HSC≥7) at the beginning of Phase IV

$1 million

March 31st 2025

Reduced liability at FCSAP funded sites

Percentage of remediation expenditures spent at FCSAP-funded remediation sites that reduce liability during Phase IV

95% of remediation funding spent is liability reducing

March 31st 2025

National Defence

Environmental Sustainability and Protection / Durabilité et protection de l'environnement

Identify risks and priorities for remediation by completing Environmental Site Assessments (ESA)

12,669,752

4,252,189

Sites classified based on priority progress through 10-step process

Percentage of FCSAP eligible site assessments (based on the FCSI as of March 31st 2020) where ESAs have been completed (HSC≥3) since the start of FCSAP in 2005

57

March 31st 2025

Design and implement remedial action plans at highest priority eligible contaminated sites

309,577,310

63,993,223

Resiliency of remediation sites infrastructure improved

Percentage of FCSAP eligible sites that are found to be at risk from climate change impacts that have included appropriate measures in the remediation/risk management project

100%

March 31st of each year

Implement risk reduction activities to reduce associated liability

Reduction in liability through implementation of risk reduction plans at FCSAP funded sites

Change in total liability during Phase IV at FCSAP funded remediation sites where the risk reduction plans have been developed (HSC≥7) at the beginning of Phase IV

$270.3 million

March 31st 2025

Reduced liability at FCSAP funded sites

Percentage of remediation expenditures spent at FCSAP-funded remediation sites that reduce liability during Phase IV

95% of remediation funding spent is liability reducing

March 31st 2025

Environment and Climate Change Canada

Substances and Waste Management / Gestion des substances et des déchets

Identify risks and priorities for remediation by completing Environmental Site Assessments (ESA)

4,045,359

267,590

Sites classified based on priority progress through 10-step process

Percentage of FCSAP eligible site assessments (based on the FCSI as of March 31st 2020) where ESAs have been completed (HSC≥3) since the start of FCSAP in 2005

2

March 31st 2025

Design and implement remedial action plans at highest priority eligible contaminated sites

127,951,878

15,841,799

Resiliency of remediation sites infrastructure improved

Percentage of FCSAP eligible sites that are found to be at risk from climate change impacts that have included appropriate measures in the remediation/risk management project

100%

March 31st of each year

Implement risk reduction activities to reduce associated liability

Reduction in liability through implementation of risk reduction plans at FCSAP funded sites

Change in total liability during Phase IV at FCSAP funded remediation sites where the risk reduction plans have been developed (HSC≥7) at the beginning of Phase IV

$84.5 million

March 31st 2025

Reduced liability at FCSAP funded sites

Percentage of remediation expenditures spent at FCSAP-funded remediation sites that reduce liability during Phase IV

95% of remediation funding spent is liability reducing

March 31st 2025

Review site documents for project prioritization and ensure adherence to risk-based decision making standards of practice

11,763,166

2,352,643

Service standards are met for the review of site eligibility for FCSAP spending

Percentage of times the established service standard (1) is  met for the FCSAP Secretariat to verify eligibility and notify the custodian that project has been added to the list of priority projects

90%

March 31st of each year

Maintain consistent and up-to-date training, scientific, and technical guidance for program partners

Nationally consistent guidance documents are updated and maintained

Percentage of new and/or updated guidance documents, tools and training opportunities completed as committed to in the FCSAP Secretariat and ESD’s annual work plan

80%

March 31st of each year

Participants who take part in training self-identify their satisfaction level as “satisfied” or higher

Percentage of participant who indicate satisfaction with training provided by the FCSAP Secretariat and ESDs

75%

March 31st of each year

Review site documents for project prioritization and ensure adherence to risk-based decision making standards of practice

 

12,045,291

2,409,058

Expert Support Departments (ESD) service standards are met when reviewing site classifications and/or site specific scientific and technical documents

Percentage of times the established service standard (15 working days) for the review of site classification (2) is met

90%

March 31st of each year

Percentage of times the review of site-specific scientific and technical documents within the document-specific agreed upon time-frame (3) is met

90%

March 31st of each year

Maintain consistent and up-to-date training, scientific, and technical guidance for program partners

Nationally consistent guidance documents are updated and maintained

Percentage of new and/or updated guidance documents, tools and training opportunities completed as committed to in the FCSAP Secretariat and ESD’s annual work plan

80%

March 31st of each year

Participants who take part in training self-identify their satisfaction level as “satisfied” or higher

Percentage of participant who indicate satisfaction with training provided by the FCSAP Secretariat and ESDs

75%

March 31st of each year

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Fisheries Protection / Protection des pêches

Identify risks and priorities for remediation by completing Environmental Site Assessments (ESA)

1,734,954

607,322

Sites classified based on priority progress through 10-step process

Percentage of FCSAP eligible site assessments (based on the FCSI as of March 31st 2020) where ESAs have been completed (HSC≥3) since the start of FCSAP in 2005

17

March 31st 2025

Design and implement remedial action plans at highest priority eligible contaminated sites

106,353,315

6,944,193

Resiliency of remediation sites infrastructure improved

Percentage of FCSAP eligible sites that are found to be at risk from climate change impacts that have included appropriate measures in the remediation/risk management project

100%

March 31st of each year

Implement risk reduction activities to reduce associated liability

Reduction in liability through implementation of risk reduction plans at FCSAP funded sites

Change in total liability during Phase IV at FCSAP funded remediation sites where the risk reduction plans have been developed (HSC≥7) at the beginning of Phase IV

$81.9 million

March 31st 2025

Reduced liability at FCSAP funded sites

Percentage of remediation expenditures spent at FCSAP-funded remediation sites that reduce liability during Phase IV

95% of remediation funding spent is liability reducing

March 31st 2025

Review site documents for project prioritization and ensure adherence to risk-based decision making standards of practice

10,338,705

2,067,741

ESDs service standards are met when reviewing site classifications and/or site specific scientific and technical documents

Percentage of times the established service standard (15 working days) for the review of site classification (4)is met

90%

March 31st of each year

Percentage of times the review of site-specific scientific and technical documents within the document-specific agreed upon time-fram (5) is met

90%

March 31st of each year

Maintain consistent and up-to-date training, scientific, and technical guidance for program partners

Nationally consistent guidance documents are updated and maintained

Percentage of new and/or updated guidance documents, tools and training opportunities completed as committed to in the FCSAP Secretariat and ESD’s annual work plan

80%

March 31st of each year

Participants who take part in training self-identify their satisfaction level as “satisfied” or higher

Percentage of participant who indicate satisfaction with training provided by the FCSAP Secretariat and ESDs

75%

March 31st of each year

Health Canada

Health Impacts of Chemicals / Incidence des produits chimiques sur la santé

Review site documents for project prioritization and ensure adherence to risk-based decision making standards of practice

12,504,662

2,500,932

ESDs service standards are met when reviewing site classifications and/or site specific scientific and technical documents

Percentage of times the established service standard (15 working days) for the review of site classification (6) is met

90%

March 31st of each year

Percentage of times the review of site-specific scientific and technical documents within the document-specific agreed upon time-frame (7) is met

90%

March 31st of each year

Maintain consistent and up-to-date training, scientific, and technical uguidance for program partners

Nationally consistent guidance documents are updated and maintained

Percentage of new and/or updated guidance documents, tools and training opportunities completed as committed to in the FCSAP Secretariat and ESD’s annual work plan

80%

March 31st of each year

Participants who take part in training self-identify their satisfaction level as “satisfied” or higher

Percentage of participant who indicate satisfaction with training provided by the FCSAP Secretariat and ESDs

75%

March 31st of each year

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Communication Technologies, Research and Innovation / Recherche et innovation dans le domaine des technologies des communications

Identify risks and priorities for remediation by completing Environmental Site Assessments (ESA)

425,000

250,000

Sites classified based on priority progress through 10-step process

Percentage of FCSAP eligible site assessments (based on the FCSI as of March 31st 2020) where ESAs have been completed (HSC≥3) since the start of FCSAP in 2005

2

March 31st 2025

Design and implement remedial action plans at highest priority eligible contaminated sites

540,000

0

Resiliency of remediation sites infrastructure improved

Percentage of FCSAP eligible sites that are found to be at risk from climate change impacts that have included appropriate measures in the remediation/risk management project

100%

March 31st of each year

Implement risk reduction activities to reduce associated liability

Reduction in liability through implementation of risk reduction plans at FCSAP funded sites

Change in total liability during Phase IV at FCSAP funded remediation sites where the risk reduction plans have been developed (HSC≥7) at the beginning of Phase IV

0.0

March 31st 2025

Reduced liability at FCSAP funded sites

Percentage of remediation expenditures spent at FCSAP-funded remediation sites that reduce liability during Phase IV

95% of remediation funding spent is liability reducing

March 31st 2025

The Jacques-Cartier and Champlain Bridges Inc. / Les Ponts Jacques-Cartier et Champlain Inc.

The Jacques-Cartier and Champlain Bridges Inc. / Les Ponts Jacques-Cartier et Champlain Inc.

Identify risks and priorities for remediation by completing Environmental Site Assessments (ESA)

4,256,506

1,676,805

Sites classified based on priority progress through 10-step process

Percentage of FCSAP eligible site assessments (based on the FCSI as of March 31st 2020) where ESAs have been completed (HSC≥3) since the start of FCSAP in 2005

2

March 31st 2025

Design and implement remedial action plans at highest priority eligible contaminated sites

45,315,390

2,059,193

Resiliency of remediation sites infrastructure improved

Percentage of FCSAP eligible sites that are found to be at risk from climate change impacts that have included appropriate measures in the remediation/risk management project

100%

March 31st of each year

Implement risk reduction activities to reduce associated liability

Reduction in liability through implementation of risk reduction plans at FCSAP funded sites

Change in total liability during Phase IV at FCSAP funded remediation sites where the risk reduction plans have been developed (HSC≥7) at the beginning of Phase IV

$0.0 million

March 31st 2025

Reduced liability at FCSAP funded sites

Percentage of remediation expenditures spent at FCSAP-funded remediation sites that reduce liability during Phase IV

95% of remediation funding spent is liability reducing

March 31st 2025

National Capital Commission

National Capital Commission / Commission de la capitale nationale

Identify risks and priorities for remediation by completing Environmental Site Assessments (ESA)

1,999,381

628,591

Sites classified based on priority progress through 10-step process

Percentage of FCSAP eligible site assessments (based on the FCSI as of March 31st 2020) where ESAs have been completed (HSC≥3) since the start of FCSAP in 2005

10

March 31st 2025

Design and implement remedial action plans at highest priority eligible contaminated sites

17,382,167

1,891,234

Resiliency of remediation sites infrastructure improved

Percentage of FCSAP eligible sites that are found to be at risk from climate change impacts that have included appropriate measures in the remediation/risk management project

100%

March 31st of each year

Implement risk reduction activities to reduce associated liability

Reduction in liability through implementation of risk reduction plans at FCSAP funded sites

Change in total liability during Phase IV at FCSAP funded remediation sites where the risk reduction plans have been developed (HSC≥7) at the beginning of Phase IV

$2.2 million

March 31st 2025

Reduced liability at FCSAP funded sites

Percentage of remediation expenditures spent at FCSAP-funded remediation sites that reduce liability during Phase IV

95% of remediation funding spent is liability reducing

March 31st 2025

National Research Council of Canada

Internal Services / Services internes

Identify risks and priorities for remediation by completing Environmental Site Assessments (ESA)

190,000

190,000

Sites classified based on priority progress through 10-step process

Percentage of FCSAP eligible site assessments (based on the FCSI as of March 31st 2020) where ESAs have been completed (HSC≥3) since the start of FCSAP in 2005

1

March 31st 2025

Design and implement remedial action plans at highest priority eligible contaminated sites

3,437,000

675,000

Resiliency of remediation sites infrastructure improved

Percentage of FCSAP eligible sites that are found to be at risk from climate change impacts that have included appropriate measures in the remediation/risk management project

100%

March 31st of each year

Implement risk reduction activities to reduce associated liability

Reduction in liability through implementation of risk reduction plans at FCSAP funded sites

Change in total liability during Phase IV at FCSAP funded remediation sites where the risk reduction plans have been developed (HSC≥7) at the beginning of Phase IV

$0.2 million

March 31st 2025

Reduced liability at FCSAP funded sites

Percentage of remediation expenditures spent at FCSAP-funded remediation sites that reduce liability during Phase IV

95% of remediation funding spent is liability reducing

March 31st 2025

Natural Resources Canada

Internal Services / Services internes

Identify risks and priorities for remediation by completing Environmental Site Assessments (ESA)

85,933

0

Sites classified based on priority progress through 10-step process

Percentage of FCSAP eligible site assessments (based on the FCSI as of March 31st 2020) where ESAs have been completed (HSC≥3) since the start of FCSAP in 2005

1

March 31st 2025

Design and implement remedial action plans at highest priority eligible contaminated sites

3,675,532

0

Resiliency of remediation sites infrastructure improved

Percentage of FCSAP eligible sites that are found to be at risk from climate change impacts that have included appropriate measures in the remediation/risk management project

100%

March 31st of each year

Implement risk reduction activities to reduce associated liability

Reduction in liability through implementation of risk reduction plans at FCSAP funded sites

Change in total liability during Phase IV at FCSAP funded remediation sites where the risk reduction plans have been developed (HSC≥7) at the beginning of Phase IV

$0.0 million

March 31st 2025

Reduced liability at FCSAP funded sites

Percentage of remediation expenditures spent at FCSAP-funded remediation sites that reduce liability during Phase IV

95% of remediation funding spent is liability reducing

March 31st 2025

Parks Canada

Heritage Places Conservation / Conservation des lieux patrimoniaux

Identify risks and priorities for remediation by completing Environmental Site Assessments (ESA)

1,045,645

607,536

Sites classified based on priority progress through 10-step process

Percentage of FCSAP eligible site assessments (based on the FCSI as of March 31st 2020) where ESAs have been completed (HSC≥3) since the start of FCSAP in 2005

8

March 31st 2025

Design and implement remedial action plans at highest priority eligible contaminated sites

25,476,062

5,114,287

Resiliency of remediation sites infrastructure improved

Percentage of FCSAP eligible sites that are found to be at risk from climate change impacts that have included appropriate measures in the remediation/risk management project

100%

March 31st of each year

Implement risk reduction activities to reduce associated liability

Reduction in liability through implementation of risk reduction plans at FCSAP funded sites

Change in total liability during Phase IV at FCSAP funded remediation sites where the risk reduction plans have been developed (HSC≥7) at the beginning of Phase IV

$16.0  million

March 31st 2025

Reduced liability at FCSAP funded sites

Percentage of remediation expenditures spent at FCSAP-funded remediation sites that reduce liability during Phase IV

95% of remediation funding spent is liability reducing

March 31st 2025

Public Services and Procurement Canada

Property and Infrastructure – Federal Accommodation and Infrastructure Assets / Biens et infrastructure - Locaux fédéraux et Infrastructure

Identify risks and priorities for remediation by completing Environmental Site Assessments (ESA)

4,542,180

2,701,290

Sites classified based on priority progress through 10-step process

Percentage of FCSAP eligible site assessments (based on the FCSI as of March 31st 2020) where ESAs have been completed (HSC≥3) since the start of FCSAP in 2005

39

March 31st 2025

Design and implement remedial action plans at highest priority eligible contaminated sites

81,991,749

13,277,293

Resiliency of remediation sites infrastructure improved

Percentage of FCSAP eligible sites that are found to be at risk from climate change impacts that have included appropriate measures in the remediation/risk management project

100%

March 31st of each year

Implement risk reduction activities to reduce associated liability

Reduction in liability through implementation of risk reduction plans at FCSAP funded sites

Change in total liability during Phase IV at FCSAP funded remediation sites where the risk reduction plans have been developed (HSC≥7) at the beginning of Phase IV

$33.4 million

March 31st 2025

Reduced liability at FCSAP funded sites

Percentage of remediation expenditures spent at FCSAP-funded remediation sites that reduce liability during Phase IV

95% of remediation funding spent is liability reducing

March 31st 2025

Maintain consistent and up-to-date training, scientific, and technical guidance for program partners

406,305

81,261

Nationally consistent guidance documents are updated and maintained

Percentage of new and/or updated guidance documents, tools and training opportunities completed as committed to in the FCSAP Secretariat and ESD’s annual work plan

80%

March 31st of each year

Participants who take part in training self-identify their satisfaction level as “satisfied” or higher

Percentage of participant who indicate satisfaction with training provided by the FCSAP Secretariat and ESDs

75%

March 31st of each year

Transport Canada

Environmental Stewardship of Transportation / Gérance environnementale des transports

Identify risks and priorities for remediation by completing Environmental Site Assessments (ESA)

419,386

0

Sites classified based on priority progress through 10-step process

Percentage of FCSAP eligible site assessments (based on the FCSI as of March 31st 2020) where ESAs have been completed (HSC≥3) since the start of FCSAP in 2005

3

March 31st 2025

Design and implement remedial action plans at highest priority eligible contaminated sites

100,624,451

14,579,715

Resiliency of remediation sites infrastructure improved

Percentage of FCSAP eligible sites that are found to be at risk from climate change impacts that have included appropriate measures in the remediation/risk management project

100%

March 31st of each year

Implement risk reduction activities to reduce associated liability

Reduction in liability through implementation of risk reduction plans at FCSAP funded sites

Change in total liability during Phase IV at FCSAP funded remediation sites where the risk reduction plans have been developed (HSC≥7) at the beginning of Phase IV

$63.1 million

March 31st 2025

Reduced liability at FCSAP funded sites

Percentage of remediation expenditures spent at FCSAP-funded remediation sites that reduce liability during Phase IV

95% of remediation funding spent is liability reducing

March 31st 2025

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat

Acquired Services and Assets Policies and Initiatives/ Politiques et initiatives sur les biens et services acquis

Maintain consistent and up-to-date training, scientific, and technical guidance for program partners

2,786,469

557,294

Participants who take part in training self-identify their satisfaction level as “satisfied” or higher

Percentage of participant who indicate satisfaction with training provided by the FCSAP Secretariat and ESDs

75%

March 31st of each year

VIA Rail Canada

VIA Rail Canada Inc.

Identify risks and priorities for remediation by completing Environmental Site Assessments (ESA)

125,000

125,000

Sites classified based on priority progress through 10-step process

Percentage of FCSAP eligible site assessments (based on the FCSI as of March 31st 2020) where ESAs have been completed (HSC≥3) since the start of FCSAP in 2005

1

March 31st 2025

Design and implement remedial action plans at highest priority eligible contaminated sites

4,740,087

2,941,176

Resiliency of remediation sites infrastructure improved

Percentage of FCSAP eligible sites that are found to be at risk from climate change impacts that have included appropriate measures in the remediation/risk management project

100%

March 31st of each year

Implement risk reduction activities to reduce associated liability

Reduction in liability through implementation of risk reduction plans at FCSAP funded sites

Change in total liability during Phase IV at FCSAP funded remediation sites where the risk reduction plans have been developed (HSC≥7) at the beginning of Phase IV

$0.0 million

March 31st 2025

Reduced liability at FCSAP funded sites

Percentage of remediation expenditures spent at FCSAP-funded remediation sites that reduce liability during Phase IV

95% of remediation funding spent is liability reducing

March 31st 2025

* 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.

1 FCSAP Secretariat service standard is 10 working days after the Secretariat has been notified that ESD review is completed

2 ESD review of site classification is for all new Class 1 sites, non-reviewed ongoing Class 2 sites, and a subset (10%) of new Class 2 and Class 3 sites

3 Custodians and ESDs agree to a specified timeframe (10 day, 20 day, or 30 days) prior to review based on complexity of review, custodian requirements, & ESD workload

4 ESD review of site classification is for all new Class 1 sites, non-reviewed ongoing Class 2 sites, and a subset (10%) of new Class 2 and Class 3 sites

5 Custodians and ESDs agree to a specified timeframe (10 day, 20 day, or 30 days) prior to review based on complexity of review, custodian requirements, & ESD workload

6 ESD review of site classification is for all new Class 1 sites, non-reviewed ongoing Class 2 sites, and a subset (10%) of new Class 2 and Class 3 sites

7 Custodians and ESDs agree to a specified timeframe (10 day, 20 day, or 30 days) prior to review based on complexity of review, custodian requirements, & ESD workload

Theme 2 details
Name of theme Total federal theme funding allocated since the last renewal* (dollars) 2020-21 Federal theme planned  spending (dollars) Theme outcome(s) Theme performance indicator(s) Theme target(s) Date to achieve theme target
Collaborative Governance 50,864,803 10,133,830 Efficient program delivery and implementation is achieved by whole-of-government  collaborative solutions Percentage of annual budget allocated for assessment and remediation activities that is spent 90% of annual budget spent March 31st each year

* 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 2 horizontal initiative activities

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) 2020–21 Planned spending for each horizontal initiative activity (dollars)

2020–21 Horizontal initiative activity expected result(s)

2020–21 Horizontal initiative activity performance indicator(s)

2020–21 Horizontal initiative activity target(s)

Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Foundational Science and Research / Science et recherche fondamentales

Regionally planned FCSAP projects ensure efficient program implementation

337,020,

67,404

Projects are planned and initiated to prevent delays and to maximize the work season each year

Percentage of contracts via standing procurement tools (e.g., standing offers, task authorizations)  will be issued within 30 days of receiving the finalized requirement and required funding

90%

March 31st of each year after baseline is set

Percentage of contracts solicited via Buy and Sell and other competitive procurement processes will be issued within 100 days of receiving the finalized requirement and required funding

90%

March 31st of each year after baseline is set

Collaborative planning results in contributions to the development of small/medium sized enterprises, Indigenous employment and Indigenous businesses, and Canadian innovative technology firms

Small and medium sized enterprises benefit from FCSAP projects

Dollar value of FCSAP remediation contracts attributed to small and/or medium sized enterprises

 

Target to be set in March 2022

March 31st, 2025

Canadian clean-tech sector is strengthened from implementation of innovative technology in FCSAP projects

Number of innovative technology projects implemented at FCSAP funded sites during assessment and/or remediation

Target to be set in March 2022

March 31st, 2025

Canada Border Services Agency

Buildings and Equipment / Immeubles et équipements

Regionally planned FCSAP projects ensure efficient program implementation

0

0

Projects are planned and initiated to prevent delays and to maximize the work season each year

Percentage of contracts via standing procurement tools (e.g., standing offers, task authorizations)  will be issued within 30 days of receiving the finalized requirement and required funding

90%

March 31st of each year after baseline is set

Percentage of contracts solicited via Buy and Sell and other competitive procurement processes will be issued within 100 days of receiving the finalized requirement and required funding

90%

March 31st of each year after baseline is set

Collaborative planning results in contributions to the development of small/medium sized enterprises, Indigenous employment and Indigenous businesses, and Canadian innovative technology firms

Small and medium sized enterprises benefit from FCSAP projects

Dollar value of FCSAP remediation contracts attributed to small and/or medium sized enterprises

 

Target to be set in March 2022

March 31st, 2025

Canadian clean-tech sector is strengthened from implementation of innovative technology in FCSAP projects

Number of innovative technology projects implemented at FCSAP funded sites during assessment and/or remediation

Target to be set in March 2022

March 31st, 2025

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affaires

Northern Contaminated Sites / Sites contaminés dans le Nord

Regionally planned FCSAP projects ensure efficient program implementation

2,447,376

489,475

Projects are planned and initiated to prevent delays and to maximize the work season each year

Percentage of contracts via standing procurement tools (e.g., standing offers, task authorizations)  will be issued within 30 days of receiving the finalized requirement and required funding

90%

March 31st of each year after baseline is set

Percentage of contracts solicited via Buy and Sell and other competitive procurement processes will be issued within 100 days of receiving the finalized requirement and required funding

90%

March 31st of each year after baseline is set

Collaborative planning results in contributions to the development of small/medium sized enterprises, Indigenous employment and Indigenous businesses, and Canadian innovative technology firms

Small and medium sized enterprises benefit from FCSAP projects

Dollar value of FCSAP remediation contracts attributed to small and/or medium sized enterprises

 

Target to be set in March 2022

March 31st, 2025

Canadian clean-tech sector is strengthened from implementation of innovative technology in FCSAP projects

Number of innovative technology projects implemented at FCSAP funded sites during assessment and/or remediation

Target to be set in March 2022

March 31st, 2025

Employment and business opportunities for Indigenous people are created at contaminated sites in the north

Percentage of total person-days worked by Indigenous people on FCSAP funded contaminated sites in the north

Target to be set in March 2022

March 31st, 2025

Percentage of subcontracting/ suppliers for FCSAP funded northern contaminated sites attributed to Indigenous businesses

Target to be set in March 2022

March 31st, 2025

Indigenous Services Canada

Land, Natural Resources and Environmental Management / Gestion des terres, des ressources naturelles et de l'environnement

Regionally planned FCSAP projects ensure efficient program implementation

13,548,485

2,709,697

Projects are planned and initiated to prevent delays and to maximize the work season each year

Percentage of contracts via standing procurement tools (e.g., standing offers, task authorizations)  will be issued within 30 days of receiving the finalized requirement and required funding

90%

March 31st of each year after baseline is set

Percentage of contracts solicited via Buy and Sell and other competitive procurement processes will be issued within 100 days of receiving the finalized requirement and required funding

90%

March 31st of each year after baseline is set

Collaborative planning results in contributions to the development of small/medium sized enterprises, Indigenous employment and Indigenous businesses, and Canadian innovative technology firms

Small and medium sized enterprises benefit from FCSAP projects

Dollar value of FCSAP remediation contracts attributed to small and/or medium sized enterprises

 

Target to be set in March 2022

March 31st, 2025

Canadian clean-tech sector is strengthened from implementation of innovative technology in FCSAP projects

Number of innovative technology projects implemented at FCSAP funded sites during assessment and/or remediation

Target to be set in March 2022

March 31st, 2025

 

Collaborative planning provides benefits to Indigenous groups by contributing to Indigenous employment, contributions to Indigenous

businesses, and incorporating Indigenous views into contaminated sites management

 

 

Employment and business opportunities for Indigenous people are created at contaminated sites on reserve lands

Percentage of total person-days worked by Indigenous people on FCSAP funded contaminated sites on reserve

Target to be set in March 2022

March 31st, 2025

Percentage of subcontracting/ suppliers for FCSAP funded contaminated sites on reserves attributed to Indigenous businesses

Target to be set in March 2022

March 31st, 2025

Correctional Service Canada

Accommodation Services / Services de logement

Regionally planned FCSAP projects ensure efficient program implementation

721,783

144,356

Projects are planned and initiated to prevent delays and to maximize the work season each year

Percentage of contracts via standing procurement tools (e.g., standing offers, task authorizations)  will be issued within 30 days of receiving the finalized requirement and required funding

90%

March 31st of each year after baseline is set

Percentage of contracts solicited via Buy and Sell and other competitive procurement processes will be issued within 100 days of receiving the finalized requirement and required funding

90%

March 31st of each year after baseline is set

Collaborative planning results in contributions to the development of small/medium sized enterprises, Indigenous employment and Indigenous businesses, and Canadian innovative technology firms

Small and medium sized enterprises benefit from FCSAP projects

Dollar value of FCSAP remediation contracts attributed to small and/or medium sized enterprises

Target to be set in March 2022

March 31st, 2025

Canadian clean-tech sector is strengthened from implementation of innovative technology in FCSAP projects

Number of innovative technology projects implemented at FCSAP funded sites during assessment and/or remediation

Target to be set in March 2022

March 31st, 2025

National Defence

Environmental Sustainability and Protection / Durabilité et protection de l'environnement

Regionally planned FCSAP projects ensure efficient program implementation

10,049,758

1,970,809

Projects are planned and initiated to prevent delays and to maximize the work season each year

Percentage of contracts via standing procurement tools (e.g., standing offers, task authorizations)  will be issued within 30 days of receiving the finalized requirement and required funding

90%

March 31st of each year after baseline is set

Percentage of contracts solicited via Buy and Sell and other competitive procurement processes will be issued within 100 days of receiving the finalized requirement and required funding

90%

March 31st of each year after baseline is set

Collaborative planning results in contributions to the development of small/medium sized enterprises, Indigenous employment and Indigenous businesses, and Canadian innovative technology firms

Small and medium sized enterprises benefit from FCSAP projects

Dollar value of FCSAP remediation contracts attributed to small and/or medium sized enterprises

Target to be set in March 2022

March 31st, 2025

Canadian clean-tech sector is strengthened from implementation of innovative technology in FCSAP projects

Number of innovative technology projects implemented at FCSAP funded sites during assessment and/or remediation

Target to be set in March 2022

March 31st, 2025

Employment and business opportunities for Indigenous people are created at contaminated sites in the north

Percentage of total person-days worked by Indigenous people on FCSAP funded contaminated sites in the north

Target to be set in March 2022

March 31st, 2025

Percentage of subcontracting/ suppliers for FCSAP funded northern contaminated sites attributed to Indigenous businesses

Target to be set in March 2022

March 31st, 2025

Environment and Climate Change Canada

Substances and Waste Management

Procurement strategy is developed and forecasted program demands are communicated to industry service

providers

2,879,625

575,925

Program partners collaborate regionally to develop annual FCSAP work plans with an acceptable level of over programming to prevent funding surpluses

Number of regional integrated work plans  developed each year that describe the assessment and remediation work and areas of collaboration among federal partners

6 regional integrated work plans are finalized

February 15th, of each year after baseline is set

Regionally planned FCSAP projects ensure efficient program implementation

2,099,753

419,952

Projects are planned and initiated to prevent delays and to maximize the work season each year

Percentage of contracts via standing procurement tools (e.g., standing offers, task authorizations)  will be issued within 30 days of receiving the finalized requirement and required funding

90%

March 31st of each year after baseline is set

Percentage of contracts solicited via Buy and Sell and other competitive procurement processes will be issued within 100 days of receiving the finalized requirement and required funding

90%

March 31st of each year after baseline is set

Collaborative planning results in contributions to the development of small/medium sized enterprises, Indigenous employment and Indigenous businesses, and Canadian innovative technology firms

Small and medium sized enterprises benefit from FCSAP projects

Dollar value of FCSAP remediation contracts attributed to small and/or medium sized enterprises

Target to be set in March 2022

March 31st, 2025

Canadian clean-tech sector is strengthened from implementation of innovative technology in FCSAP projects

Number of innovative technology projects implemented at FCSAP funded sites during assessment and/or remediation

Target to be set in March 2022

March 31st, 2025

Employment and business opportunities for Indigenous people are created at contaminated sites in the north

Percentage of total person-days worked by Indigenous people on FCSAP funded contaminated sites in the north

Target to be set in March 2022

March 31st, 2025

Percentage of subcontracting/ suppliers for FCSAP funded northern contaminated sites attributed to Indigenous businesses

Target to be set in March 2022

March 31st, 2025

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Fisheries Protection / Protection des pêches

Regionally planned FCSAP projects ensure efficient program implementation

4,374,380

874,876

Projects are planned and initiated to prevent delays and to maximize the work season each year

Percentage of contracts via standing procurement tools (e.g., standing offers, task authorizations)  will be issued within 30 days of receiving the finalized requirement and required funding

90%

March 31st of each year after baseline is set

Percentage of contracts solicited via Buy and Sell and other competitive procurement processes will be issued within 100 days of receiving the finalized requirement and required funding

90%

March 31st of each year after baseline is set

Collaborative planning results in contributions to the development of small/medium sized enterprises, Indigenous employment and Indigenous businesses, and Canadian innovative technology firms

Small and medium sized enterprises benefit from FCSAP projects

Dollar value of FCSAP remediation contracts attributed to small and/or medium sized enterprises

Target to be set in March 2022

March 31st 2025

Canadian clean-tech sector is strengthened from implementation of innovative technology in FCSAP projects

Number of innovative technology projects implemented at FCSAP funded sites during assessment and/or remediation

Target to be set in March 2022

March 31st 2025

Employment and business opportunities for Indigenous people are created at contaminated sites in the north

Percentage of total person-days worked by Indigenous people on FCSAP funded contaminated sites in the north

Target to be set in March 2022

March 31st 2025

Percentage of subcontracting/ suppliers for FCSAP funded northern contaminated sites attributed to Indigenous businesses

Target to be set in March 2022

March 31st 2025

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Communication Technologies, Research and Innovation / Recherche et innovation dans le domaine des technologies des communications

Regionally planned FCSAP projects ensure efficient program implementation

606,870

121,374

Projects are planned and initiated to prevent delays and to maximize the work season each year

Percentage of contracts via standing procurement tools (e.g., standing offers, task authorizations)  will be issued within 30 days of receiving the finalized requirement and required funding

90%

March 31st of each year after baseline is set

Percentage of contracts solicited via Buy and Sell and other competitive procurement processes will be issued within 100 days of receiving the finalized requirement and required funding

90%

March 31st of each year after baseline is set

Collaborative planning results in contributions to the development of small/medium sized enterprises, Indigenous employment and Indigenous businesses, and Canadian innovative technology firms

Small and medium sized enterprises benefit from FCSAP projects

Dollar value of FCSAP remediation contracts attributed to small and/or medium sized enterprises

Target to be set in March 2022

March 31st, 2025

Canadian clean-tech sector is strengthened from implementation of innovative technology in FCSAP projects

Number of innovative technology projects implemented at FCSAP funded sites during assessment and/or remediation

Target to be set in March 2022

March 31st, 2025

The Jacques-Cartier and Champlain Bridges Inc. / Les Ponts Jacques-Cartier et Champlain Inc..

The Jacques-Cartier and Champlain Bridges Inc. / Les Ponts Jacques-Cartier et Champlain Inc.

Regionally planned FCSAP projects ensure efficient program implementation

0

0

Projects are planned and initiated to prevent delays and to maximize the work season each year

Percentage of contracts via standing procurement tools (e.g., standing offers, task authorizations)  will be issued within 30 days of receiving the finalized requirement and required funding

90%

March 31st of each year after baseline is set

Percentage of contracts solicited via Buy and Sell and other competitive procurement processes will be issued within 100 days of receiving the finalized requirement and required funding

90%

March 31st of each year after baseline is set

Collaborative planning results in contributions to the development of small/medium sized enterprises, Indigenous employment and Indigenous businesses, and Canadian innovative technology firms

Small and medium sized enterprises benefit from FCSAP projects

Dollar value of FCSAP remediation contracts attributed to small and/or medium sized enterprises

Target to be set in March 2022

March 31st, 2025

Canadian clean-tech sector is strengthened from implementation of innovative technology in FCSAP projects

Number of innovative technology projects implemented at FCSAP funded sites during assessment and/or remediation

Target to be set in March 2022

March 31st, 2025

National Capital Commission

National Capital Commission / Commission de la capitale nationale

Regionally planned FCSAP projects ensure efficient program implementation

488,790

97,758

Projects are planned and initiated to prevent delays and to maximize the work season each year

Percentage of contracts via standing procurement tools (e.g., standing offers, task authorizations)  will be issued within 30 days of receiving the finalized requirement and required funding

90%

March 31st of each year after baseline is set

Percentage of contracts solicited via Buy and Sell and other competitive procurement processes will be issued within 100 days of receiving the finalized requirement and required funding

90%

March 31st of each year after baseline is set

Collaborative planning results in contributions to the development of small/medium sized enterprises, Indigenous employment and Indigenous businesses, and Canadian innovative technology firms

Small and medium sized enterprises benefit from FCSAP projects

Dollar value of FCSAP remediation contracts attributed to small and/or medium sized enterprises

Target to be set in March 2022

March 31st, 2025

Canadian clean-tech sector is strengthened from implementation of innovative technology in FCSAP projects

Number of innovative technology projects implemented at FCSAP funded sites during assessment and/or remediation

Target to be set in March 2022

March 31st, 2025

National Research Council Canada

Internal Services / Services internes

Regionally planned FCSAP projects ensure efficient program implementation

0

0

Projects are planned and initiated to prevent delays and to maximize the work season each year

Percentage of contracts via standing procurement tools (e.g., standing offers, task authorizations)  will be issued within 30 days of receiving the finalized requirement and required funding

90%

March 31st of each year after baseline is set

Percentage of contracts solicited via Buy and Sell and other competitive procurement processes will be issued within 100 days of receiving the finalized requirement and required funding

90%

March 31st of each year after baseline is set

Collaborative planning results in contributions to the development of small/medium sized enterprises, Indigenous employment and Indigenous businesses, and Canadian innovative technology firms

Small and medium sized enterprises benefit from FCSAP projects

Dollar value of FCSAP remediation contracts attributed to small and/or medium sized enterprises

 

Target to be set in March 2022

March 31st, 2025

Canadian clean-tech sector is strengthened from implementation of innovative technology in FCSAP projects

Number of innovative technology projects implemented at FCSAP funded sites during assessment and/or remediation

Target to be set in March 2022

March 31st, 2025

Natural Resources Canada

Internal Services / Services internes

Regionally planned FCSAP projects ensure efficient program implementation

0

0

Projects are planned and initiated to prevent delays and to maximize the work season each year

Percentage of contracts via standing procurement tools (e.g., standing offers, task authorizations)  will be issued within 30 days of receiving the finalized requirement and required funding

90%

March 31st of each year after baseline is set

Percentage of contracts solicited via Buy and Sell and other competitive procurement processes will be issued within 100 days of receiving the finalized requirement and required funding

90%

March 31st of each year after baseline is set

Collaborative planning results in contributions to the development of small/medium sized enterprises, Indigenous employment and Indigenous businesses, and Canadian innovative technology firms

Small and medium sized enterprises benefit from FCSAP projects

Dollar value of FCSAP remediation contracts attributed to small and/or medium sized enterprises

Target to be set in March 2022

March 31st, 2025

Canadian clean-tech sector is strengthened from implementation of innovative technology in FCSAP projects

Number of innovative technology projects implemented at FCSAP funded sites during assessment and/or remediation

Target to be set in March 2022

March 31st, 2025

Parks Canada

Heritage Places Conservation / Conservation des lieux patrimoniaux

Regionally planned FCSAP projects ensure efficient program implementation

2,423,035

484,607

Projects are planned and initiated to prevent delays and to maximize the work season each year

Percentage of contracts via standing procurement tools (e.g., standing offers, task authorizations)  will be issued within 30 days of receiving the finalized requirement and required funding

90%

March 31st of each year after baseline is set

Percentage of contracts solicited via Buy and Sell and other competitive procurement processes will be issued within 100 days of receiving the finalized requirement and required funding

90%

March 31st of each year after baseline is set

Collaborative planning results in contributions to the development of small/medium sized enterprises, Indigenous employment and Indigenous businesses, and Canadian innovative technology firms

Small and medium sized enterprises benefit from FCSAP projects

Dollar value of FCSAP remediation contracts attributed to small and/or medium sized enterprises

Target to be set in March 2022

March 31st, 2025

Canadian clean-tech sector is strengthened from implementation of innovative technology in FCSAP projects

Number of innovative technology projects implemented at FCSAP funded sites during assessment and/or remediation

Target to be set in March 2022

March 31st, 2025

Employment and business opportunities for Indigenous people are created at contaminated sites in the north

Percentage of total person-days worked by Indigenous people on FCSAP funded contaminated sites in the north

Target to be set in March 2022

March 31st, 2025

Percentage of subcontracting/ suppliers for FCSAP funded northern contaminated sites attributed to Indigenous businesses

Target to be set in March 2022

March 31st, 2025

Public Services and Procurement Canada

Property and Infrastructure – Federal Accommodation and Infrastructure Assets / Biens et infrastructure - Locaux fédéraux et Infrastructure

Procurement strategy is developed and forecasted program demands are communicated to industry service providers

2,302,394

460,479

Program partners collaborate regionally to develop annual FCSAP work plans with an acceptable level of over programming to prevent funding surpluses

Number of regional integrated work plans developed each year that describe the assessment and remediation work and areas of collaboration among federal partners

6 regional integrated work plans are finalized

February 15th, of each year after baseline is set

Private sector is aware of the federal demand for services and is prepared to implement FCSAP regional work plans

Annual federal demand forecasts are developed based on regional work plans and are shared with private sector

Federal demand forecasts for private sector support are shared annually in each of the 6 Regions and during the biennial RPIC Federal Contaminated Sites National Workshop

May 1st, of each year after baseline is set

Regionally planned FCSAP projects ensure efficient program implementation

958,410

191,682

Projects are planned and initiated to prevent delays and to maximize the work season each year

Percentage of contracts via standing procurement tools (e.g., standing offers, task authorizations)  will be issued within 30 days of receiving the finalized requirement and required funding

90%

March 31st of each year after baseline is set

Percentage of contracts solicited via Buy and Sell and other competitive procurement processes will be issued within 100 days of receiving the finalized requirement and required funding

90%

March 31st of each year after baseline is set

Collaborative planning results in contributions to the development of small/medium sized enterprises, Indigenous employment and Indigenous businesses, and Canadian innovative technology firms

Small and medium sized enterprises benefit from FCSAP projects

Dollar value of FCSAP remediation contracts attributed to small and/or medium sized enterprises

Target to be set in March 2022

March 31st, 2025

Canadian clean-tech sector is strengthened from implementation of innovative technology in FCSAP projects

Number of innovative technology projects implemented at FCSAP funded sites during assessment and/or remediation

Target to be set in March 2022

March 31st, 2025

Transport Canada

Environmental Stewardship of Transportation / Gérance environnementale des transports

Regionally planned FCSAP projects ensure efficient program implementation

7,627,124

1,525,436

Projects are planned and initiated to prevent delays and to maximize the work season each year

Percentage of contracts via standing procurement tools (e.g., standing offers, task authorizations)  will be issued within 30 days of receiving the finalized requirement and required funding

90%

March 31st of each year after baseline is set

Percentage of contracts solicited via Buy and Sell and other competitive procurement processes will be issued within 100 days of receiving the finalized requirement and required funding

90%

March 31st of each year after baseline is set

Collaborative planning results in contributions to the development of small/medium sized enterprises, Indigenous employment and Indigenous businesses, and Canadian innovative technology firms

Small and medium sized enterprises benefit from FCSAP projects

Dollar value of FCSAP remediation contracts attributed to small and/or medium sized enterprises

Target to be set in March 2022

March 31st, 2025

Canadian clean-tech sector is strengthened from implementation of innovative technology in FCSAP projects

Number of innovative technology projects implemented at FCSAP funded sites during assessment and/or remediation

Target to be set in March 2022

March 31st, 2025

Employment and business opportunities for Indigenous people are created at contaminated sites in the north

Percentage of total person-days worked by Indigenous people on FCSAP funded contaminated sites in the north

Target to be set in March 2022

March 31st, 2025

Percentage of subcontracting/ suppliers for FCSAP funded northern contaminated sites attributed to Indigenous businesses

Target to be set in March 2022

March 31st, 2025

VIA Rail Canada

VIA Rail Canada Inc.

Regionally planned FCSAP projects ensure efficient program implementation

0

0

Projects are planned and initiated to prevent delays and to maximize the work season each year

Percentage of contracts via standing procurement tools (e.g., standing offers, task authorizations)  will be issued within 30 days of receiving the finalized requirement and required funding

90%

March 31st of each year after baseline is set

Percentage of contracts solicited via Buy and Sell and other competitive procurement processes will be issued within 100 days of receiving the finalized requirement and required funding

90%

March 31st of each year after baseline is set

Collaborative planning results in contributions to the development of small/medium sized enterprises, Indigenous employment and Indigenous businesses, and Canadian innovative technology firms

Small and medium sized enterprises benefit from FCSAP projects

Dollar value of FCSAP remediation contracts attributed to small and/or medium sized enterprises

Target to be set in March 2022

March 31st, 2025

Canadian clean-tech sector is strengthened from implementation of innovative technology in FCSAP projects

Number of innovative technology projects implemented at FCSAP funded sites during assessment and/or remediation

Target to be set in March 2022

March 31st, 2025

* 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.

Total spending, all themes

Theme #

Total federal funding allocated since the last renewal* (dollars) 2020–21 Total federal planned spending (dollars)

Theme 1 – Risk Reduction

1,317,647,933

224,207,028

Theme 2 – Collaborative Governance

50,864,803

10,133,830

Total, all themes

1,368,512,736

234,340,858

* 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.

Federal Leadership Towards Zero Plastic Waste

Lead department

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

Federal partner organization(s)

Department of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard (DFO), Transport Canada (TC), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)

Start date of the horizontal initiative

2019-20

End date of the horizontal initiative

2021-22

Description of the horizontal initiative

The Federal Leadership towards Zero Plastic Waste initiative will advance federal actions to deliver on Canada’s goal of zero plastic waste by 2030; it will gather evidence to inform decision-making; support targeted actions to divert plastic waste from landfills and the environment; and lay the groundwork to instigate change by industry, provincial/territorial partners, Indigenous peoples and communities.

Governance structures

Environment and Climate Change Canada has a cascading oversight accountability and reporting structure that consists of three governance committees: Deputy Minister, Assistant Deputy Minister and Director General interdepartmental oversight committees.

Total federal funding allocated from start to end date (dollars)

$64,432,095 ($59,101,686 new funding + $5,330,409 existing funding) from 2019 to 2022.

Total federal planned spending to date (dollars)

Not applicable

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)

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

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation

2021-22

Planning highlights

The Government of Canada will continue to implement key initiatives along the six themes of the Federal Leadership Towards Zero Plastic Waste initiative. These concerted actions aim to set Canada on course to achieve its 2030 goal of keeping all plastics in the economy, and out of the environment.

In addition a second Plastics Innovation Challenge will fund solutions to address plastic waste in the following areas:

Contact information

Marilyne Girouard, Environmental Protection Branch
Environment and Climate Change Canada
Plastics and Waste Management Directorate
Plastics and Marine Litter Division
Tel: 819-938-4980
Marilyne.Girouard@canada.ca
351 Saint-Joseph Boulevard, Gatineau, QC  K1A 0H3

Horizontal initiative framework: departmental funding by theme (dollars)

Horizontal initiative: Federal Leadership Towards Zero Plastic Waste

Shared outcomes: Actions are taken to reduce plastic waste by governments; industry and citizens, and baseline information is collected to inform the next phase of Canada’s approach to achieving zero plastic waste.

Name of theme

I. Sustainable design, production and after-use markets

II. Collection, management, other systems, and infrastructure

III. Sustainable lifestyles and education

IV. Science, Innovation and New Technologies

V. Coastal and Shoreline Action

VI. Laying the Foundation for a Circular Economy

Internal Services

Theme outcome(s)

I. Targeted measures drive sustainable design, production and after-use markets within Industry and federal operations

II.A. Targeted sectors adopt measures to increase plastic waste collection rates and improve end-of-life management practices

II.B. Targeted actions divert plastic waste and ghost fishing gear from aquatic sources

III. Federal employees in targeted buildings produce less plastic waste

IV.A. Scientific and socio-economic information on the distribution and impacts of plastics throughout their lifecycle is available

IV.B. Government funding drives technological innovation to reduce plastic waste

V. Plastic pollution is diverted from aquatic environments

 

VI. 2020 World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) attendees are more informed about opportunities for a circular economy

Not applicable

ECCC

$7,330,989

$5.764,905

NA

$16,463,830

$4,702,123

$3,989,500

$2,197,459

DFO

NA

$14,389,945

NA

NA

NA

NA

$610,055

TC

NA

$712,559

NA

NA

$280,852

NA

$109,878

PSPC

$1,195,932

$3,986,441

$697,627

NA

NA

NA

NA

CIRNAC

NA

NA

NA

$1,580,000

NA

NA

$420,000

Planning information

Horizontal initiative overview
Name of horizontal initiative Total federal funding allocated since the last renewal* (dollars) 2020-21 Planned spending (dollars

Horizontal initiative shared outcome(s)

Performance indicator(s)

Target(s)

Date to achieve target

Federal Leadership Towards Zero Plastic Waste

$64,432,095

$31,679,102

  1. Scientific and socio-economic information on plastics throughout their lifecycle is available to inform policy
  2. Plastic is diverted from landfills and the environment

PI1.  # of pre-identified information gaps on science, socio-economic and best practices addressed

PI2. Weight (kilograms) of plastics diverted

At least 4

TBD once targets for actions below have been established

TBD upon G&C approvals, in 2021)

March 31, 2022

* 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 1 details

Name of theme

Total federal theme funding allocated since the last renewal* (dollars) 2020–21 Federal theme planned  spending (dollars)

Theme outcome(s)

Theme performance indicator(s)

Theme target(s)

Date to achieve theme target

Sustainable design, production and after-use markets

$9,097,452

$3,663,524

Targeted measures drive sustainable design, production and after-use markets within Industry and federal operations

Adoption rates of targeted measures within targeted sectors

100% of targeted sectors

March 2022

* 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 1 horizontal initiative activities

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) 2020–21 Planned spending for each horizontal initiative activity (dollars)

2020–21 Horizontal initiative activity expected result(s)

2020–21 Horizontal initiative activity performance indicator(s)

2020–21 Horizontal initiative activity target(s)

Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target

ECCC

Substances and Waste Management

1.1  Establish a scientific and socio-economic knowledge base to inform regulation, including producing a science assessment

$7,901,520

$327,351

1.1 The Government of Canada has access to a scientific and socio-economic knowledge base to inform regulation

1.1 # of science, socio-economic and policy reports and peer-reviewed publications used to inform regulations

At least 3

March 2022

ECCC

Substances and Waste Management

1.2.1  Develop  National standards /  performance requirements for sustainable plastics and alternatives

$734,648

1.2. Partnerships and voluntary instruments are in place to drive sustainable design, production and after-use markets in targeted Industry sectors

1.2.1 Published National Standards and performance requirements

National Standards and performance requirements published

March 2022

ECCC

Substances and Waste Management

1.2.2 Develop industry partnerships and voluntary agreements in targeted sectors not covered by EPR programs to improve plastic product design, production and/or after-use markets

$1,949,664

1.2.2 % of targeted industry not cover by EPR having signed partnerships and voluntary agreements

100% of targeted sectors

March 2022

ECCC

Substances and Waste Management

1.2.3 Develop a roadmap for single-use and disposable plastic products

$216,124

1.2.3 Published roadmap for single-use and disposable plastic products

Roadmap for single-use and disposable plastic products published

March 2022

1.3 Establish federal plastic waste reduction purchasing requirements (with TBS and PSPC)

$26,737

1.3 Federal organizations have access to new plastic waste reduction purchasing requirements

1.3 % of government organizations having received the new plastic waste reduction purchasing requirements

100%

March 2020

PSPC

Federal Accommodation and Infrastructure

1.4 Develop and implement pilot fit-ups that support the sustainable use of plastics and plastic waste reduction

$1,195,932

$409,000

Pilot fit-up projects produce solutions to reduce plastic waste within fit-up projects

# of solutions to reduce plastic waste identified from pilot project findings

A minimum of five solutions are confirmed (which may include a combination of performance criteria, design specifications, and procurement strategies for both furniture and fit-up materials)

March 2022

* 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 2 details

Name of theme

Total federal theme funding allocated since the last renewal* (dollars) 2020–21 Federal theme planned  spending (dollars)

Theme outcome(s)

Theme performance indicator(s)

Theme target(s)

Date to achieve theme target

Collection, management, other systems, and infrastructure

$26,017,379

$10,372,517

A. Targeted sectors adopt measures to increase plastic waste collection rates and improve end-of-life management practices

B. Targeted actions divert plastic waste and ghost fishing gear from aquatic sources

A. Adoption rates of measures by targeted sector

B. Weight (kilograms) of fishing nets processed for recycling

TBD  once measures have been completed by March 2021

TBD - once baseline is established (by March 31, 2021)

Target date to be established once baseline has been set by March 2021

* 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) 2020–21 Planned spending for each horizontal initiative activity (dollars)

2020–21 Horizontal initiative activity expected result(s)

2020–21 Horizontal initiative activity performance indicator(s)

2020–21 Horizontal initiative activity target(s)

Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target

ECCC

Substances and Waste Management

2.1.1 Develop a consistent Extended-Producer-Responsibility (EPR) model program for plastics, with the provinces via CCME

$6,239,872

$1,326,512

2.1 Tools and agreements for increased plastic waste diversion and value recovery are in place

2.1.1 % P/T governments that have committed to implementing model EPR program

100% of 13 P/T governments

March 2022

 

2.1.2 Develop a national roadmap to increase remanufacturing and refurbishing

$824,461

2.1.2 Published national roadmap

One national roadmap for remanufacturing and refurbishing published

March 2022

2.1.3 Conclude performance agreements with industry sectors not covered by EPR programs that would set specific plastic waste reduction and recycled content objectives

$545,722

2.1.3 % of targeted industry sectors not covered by EPR programs having signed performance agreements outlining specific plastic waste reduction and recycled content objectives

100%

March 2022

DFO

Fisheries Management

2.2 Expand abandoned, lost of otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALDFG) reporting requirements under the Fisheries Act  and engage industry in collection efforts

$15,000,000

$6,000,000

2.2.1 Stakeholder-led retrieval of abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALDFG) is increased

2.2.1 Total # of recipients (1) with signed contribution agreements participating in gear retrieval efforts

4

March 2022

 

2.2.2 Indigenous participation in retrieval of ALDFG is expanded

2.2.2 # of eligible Indigenous groups represented in agreements involving retrieval of ALDFG

1

 

2.2.3 Technologies to reduce ALDFG are piloted and/or implemented

2.2.3 # of recipients2 with signed contribution agreements piloting and/or implementing technologies to reduce ALDFG

3

TBD once baseline is established

Small Craft Harbours

2.3.1 Equip Small Craft Harbours in coastal communities as port reception facilities for plastic waste and ghost fishing gear from aquatic sources: Net recycling on the Pacific coast

2.3.1 A system for recycling of fishing nets at DFO Small Craft Harbours at end-of-life on the coast of BC is developed

2.3.1 % of targeted  DFO Small Craft Harbours (SCH) in British Columbia with access to a net recycling support system based on the results of the feasibility study

TBD – once baseline is established  (by March 31, 2021)

March 2022

 

2.3.2 Equip Small Craft Harbours in coastal communities as port reception facilities for plastic waste and ghost fishing gear from aquatic sources: ALDFG and marine litter reception locations

2.3.2 Locations to dispose of ALDFG/marine litter are provided

2.3.2 % of targeted locations that are equipped to receive marine litter/ALDFG

25%

March 2022

TC

Protecting Oceans and Waterways

2.4 Develop marine sector assessments that support plastic waste reduction

$791,066

$106,869

 

 

 

 

 

2.4.1 Information on best practices and opportunities for plastic waste diversion in the marine sector is available

2.4.1.1 # of  identified best practices to reduce plastic waste from the marine sector

At least one best practice

March 2022

2.4.1.2 # of identified opportunities to reduce plastic waste from the marine sector

At least one opportunity

$238,953

 

 

2.4.2 Opportunities to enhance/improve waste reception and treatment capacity within Canadian ports are identified.

2.4.2 # of identified opportunities

At least one opportunity

PSPC

Federal Accommodation and Infrastructure

2.5 Implement the Real Property Waste Action Plan to reduce plastic waste

$3,986,441

$1,330,000

2.5 Results from waste audits within applicable  PSPC buildings and leased space are available to inform plastic waste reduction plans

2.5.1 % of applicable Crown-owned  buildings for which PSPC is the custodian and leased space in which audits have been completed

100% of applicable Crown-owned buildings for which PSPC is the custodian will have completed waste audits and waste reduction plans

March 2022

2.5.2 % of applicable Crown-owned buildings for which PSPC is the custodian that have confirmed baselines for plastic waste diversion, and plastic waste generation per capita

100% of applicable Crown-owned buildings for which PSPC is the custodian with confirmed baselines

* 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.

1 A recipient is a person participating under a contribution agreement. The number of persons participating can vary by contribution agreement, e.g. a fishing association may have a contribution agreement with 15 persons participating in retrieval, or an individual fish harvester may enter into a contribution agreement.

Theme 3 details

Name of theme

Total federal theme funding allocated since the last renewal* (dollars) 2020–21 Federal theme planned  spending (dollars)

Theme outcome(s)

Theme performance indicator(s)

Theme target(s)

Date to achieve theme target

Sustainable lifestyles and education

$697,627

$331,000

Federal employees in targeted buildings produce less plastic waste

% of plastic waste diversion achieved as measured through waste audits of targeted PSPC buildings

75% diversion rate for plastics

By 2022

* 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 3 horizontal initiative activities

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) 2020–21 Planned spending for each horizontal initiative activity (dollars)

2020–21 Horizontal initiative activity expected result(s)

2020–21 Horizontal initiative activity performance indicator(s)

2020–21 Horizontal initiative activity target(s)

Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target

PSPC

Federal Accommodation and Infrastructure

3. Deliver awareness and educational initiatives to federal employees and partners on plastic waste reduction measures in federal operations

$697,627

$331,000

3.1 Federal employees are aware and engaged in reducing plastic waste in federal operations

3.1 % of employees reached by occupant awareness and engagement initiatives in pilot buildings

75% employees engaged via survey results and participation rates in pilot buildings

March 2022

3.2 Plastic waste is reduced in buildings for which PSPC is the custodian where occupant awareness and engagement pilots are implemented

3.2 % of plastic waste diverted in buildings reached by occupant awareness and engagement pilot to be measured through the completion of waste audits pre and post pilots

50% of plastic waste in buildings reached by the occupant awareness and engagement pilots is diverted

Theme 4 details

Name of theme

Total federal theme funding allocated since the last renewal* (dollars) 2020–21 Federal theme planned  spending (dollars)

Theme outcome(s)

Theme performance indicator(s)

Theme target(s)

Date to achieve theme target

Science, Innovation and New Technologies

$19,080,294

$11,180,980

A. Scientific and socio-economic information on the distribution and impacts of plastics throughout their lifecycle is available

B. Government funding drives technological innovation to reduce plastic waste

A. % of scientific and socio-economic information gaps addressed

B. # of prototypes developed

A. 100% of sought knowledge gaps

B. At least 2

March 2022

* 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)

2020–21                  Planned spending for each horizontal initiative activity

(dollars)

2020–21 Horizontal initiative activity expected result(s)

2020–21 Horizontal initiative activity performance indicator(s)

2020–21 Horizontal initiative activity target(s)

Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target

ECCC

Substances and Waste Management

4.1.1 Implement Canada’s Plastics Science Agenda: Allocate contribution Funds for research projects to eligible organizations (in collaboration with Health Canada)

$7,813,486

 

$6,503,020

4.1.1 Information on the exposure and impacts of plastics on human health is increased

4.1.1 % of information gaps on the impacts of plastics on human health addressed

100% of identified information gaps

March 31, 2022

4.1.2 Implement Canada’s Plastics Science Agenda: Allocate contribution funds to eligible organizations to increase understanding of plastics in the North and research on the eco-toxicological effects of plastic pollution

4.1.2 Information on plastics in the North and on eco-toxicological effects of plastic pollution is advanced

4.1.2 % of information gaps with respect to the North and on the eco-toxicological effects of plastic pollution addressed

 

100% of sought information gaps

 

March 31, 2022

4.1.3 Implement Canada’s Plastics Science Agenda: Allocate funding for targeted research on priority knowledge gaps relating to methods and standards development for detection of plastics and assessing impacts of plastic pollution

4.1.3.1 Methods and standards for detecting, quantifying and characterizing plastics increase our understanding of the impacts of plastics pollution

4.1.3.1 Methods and standards for detecting plastics and assessing the impacts of plastic pollution are shared amongst Canadian scientists

 Methods and standards disseminated (e.g., number of papers, conferences/posters, technical reports)

T Fall 2021

4.1.3.2 Non-academics participate in Research projects

4.1.3.2 % of projects in which non-academics are collaborators

50%

March 31, 2021

ECCC

Substances and Waste Management

4.2 Administer Canadian Plastics Innovation Challenge

$4,007,682

 

$1,752,576

4.2.1 Government funding for Plastics Innovation Challenge gives way to innovative solutions to address plastic waste

4.2.1.1 # of proof of concepts developed

4 proof of concepts developed

March 31, 2022

4.2.1.2 # of prototypes developed

2 prototypes developed

ECCC

Substances and Waste Management

4.3 Develop methodology for measuring plastic usage and plastic waste through StatsCan surveys

$5,259,126

 

$2,100,384

4.3 Data on plastic material and waste flows is available to Canadians and policy-makers

4.3 StatsCan methodology related to data outputs and indicators is published

 

Methodology is published

March 31 2021

CIRNAC

Northern and Arctic Environmental Sustainability

4.4 Implement Canada’s Plastics Science Agenda: Monitor plastics and microplastics pollution in the Arctic through the Northern Contaminants Program (NCP)

$2,000,000

$825,000

4.4 Information on the geographic and ecological distribution of plastic pollution in the North is available through monitoring and research

4.4.2 # of datasets established as baselines for long-term monitoring of plastic pollution in the North

10

March 31, 2022

Theme 5 details

Name of theme

Total federal theme funding allocated since the last renewal* (dollars) 2020–21 Federal theme planned  spending (dollars)

Theme outcome(s)

Theme performance indicator(s)

Theme target(s)

Date to achieve theme target

Coastal and shoreline action

$5,312,223

NA$2,522,741

Plastic pollution is diverted from aquatic environments

A. Amount of plastic litter by source and/or location collected by funded initiative

B. Approved options for adapting the measures found in the IMO Action Plan to address marine plastic litter from ships within the Canadian context are implemented

A. TBD by initiative

B. # of implemented options TBD upon completion of report

A. December 2021

B. TBD upon completion of report

* 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 5 horizontal initiative activities

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) 2020–21 Planned spending for each horizontal initiative activity (dollars)

2020–21 Horizontal initiative activity expected result(s)

2020–21 Horizontal initiative activity performance indicator(s)

2020–21 Horizontal initiative activity target(s)

Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target

ECCC

Substances and Waste Management

5.1 Deliver funding for community-led clean-up and citizen science initiatives

$5,000,000

$2,400,000

5.1.1 Effective plastic pollution capture and collection solutions are deployed in targeted communities

5.1.1.1 # of kg of plastic litter diverted (captured or collected) from water bodies

5.1.1 TBD kg of plastic litter based on region and amount of pollution

March 31, 2022

5.1.1.2 # of participating organizations

5.1.2 At least 10

5.1.2 Citizen science information is available to the public

5.1.2 One citizen science sharing platform mechanism identified

5.1.2 One citizen science protocol published

March 31, 2021

5.1.3 The Government of Canada knowledge of plastic pollution sources is available

5.1.3 # of modules, science reviews to identify plastic sources and distribution

5.1.3 At least 2

March 31, 2022

5.1.4 Targeted plastic pollution prevention activities are identified

5.1.4 # of best practices or guidance reports/tools developed

5.1.4 At least 2

TC

Protecting Oceans and Waterways

5.2 Conduct an assessment of the measures under the International Maritime Organization Action Plan to Address Marine Plastic Litter from Ships

$312,223

$122,741

5. Options for adapting measures (taken within the IMO Action Plan to address marine plastic litter from ships) within the Canadian context are identified.

5.2 # of identified options

At least two options identified

March 2021

Theme 6 details

Name of theme

Total federal theme funding allocated since the last renewal* (dollars) 2020–21 Federal theme planned  spending (dollars)

Theme outcome(s)

Theme performance indicator(s)

Theme target(s)

Date to achieve theme target

Laying the foundations for a circular economy

$4,227,120

$3,698,340

2020 World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) attendees are more informed about opportunities for a circular economy

% of invited participants who report increasing their knowledge and/or networks on the circular economy

60% of respondents to post-event survey

December 2020

Theme 6 horizontal initiative activities

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)

2020–21 Planned spending for each horizontal initiative activity

(dollars)

2020–21 Horizontal initiative activity expected result(s)

2020–21 Horizontal initiative activity performance indicator(s)

2020–21 Horizontal initiative activity target(s)

Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target

ECCC

Substances and Waste Management

6. Engage domestic and international stakeholders on the circular economy by hosting the 2020 World Circular Economy Forum in Canada

$4,227,120

$3,698,340

The WCEF has been hosted in Canada in 2020

WCEF event

WCEF event

Dec 2020

Total spending, all themes

Theme #

Total federal funding allocated since the last renewal* (dollars) 2019–20 Total federal planned spending (dollars)

Theme 1

$9,097,452

$3,663,524

Theme 2

 $26,017,379

  $10,372,517

Theme 3

$697,627

$331,000

Theme 4

$19,080,294

$11,180,980

Theme 5

 $5,312,223

 $2,522,741

Theme 6

$4,227,120

$3,698,340

Total, all themes

$64,432,095

 $31,769,102

* 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.

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) has been established at the ADM level with representation from ECCC, PCA, DFO and NRCan to guide the initiative, address issues, and overcome roadblocks that become apparent.

The Committee is  chaired by ECCC, and will remain in place  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)

$1,121,587,505

Total federal planned spending to date (dollars)

$143,088,169 from June 2018 to March 2019

Total federal actual spending to date (dollars)

$118,166,083 (2018-19)

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

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation

2022-23

Planning highlights

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. We will continue to expand and manage our Migratory Bird Sanctuaries and National Wildlife Areas. The $500 million Canada Nature Fund supports 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 is matched by philanthropic foundations, corporate, not-for-profit, provincial, territorial and other partners for a total of $1 billion for conservation action and is leading 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 collectively 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

Nature Legacy Secretariat
Canadian Wildlife Service
Environment and Climate Change Canada
315 Saint-Joseph Boulevard, Gatineau QC J8Y 3Z5
ec.secretariatdupatrimoinenaturel-naturelegacysecretariat.ec@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

Spaces (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

$318,673,996

$418,632,353

$22,194,340

Parks Canada

$58,667,050

$162,010,390

$15,129,515

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

$159,183,716 and $14,600,00 ongoing

Not applicable

$13,647,819

Natural Resources Canada

$4,420,000

n/a

n/a

Planning information

Horizontal initiative overview
Name of horizontal initiative Total federal funding allocated since the last renewal* (dollars) 2020-21 Planned spending (dollars)

Horizontal initiative shared outcome(s)

Performance indicator(s)

Target(s)

Date to achieve target

Nature Legacy for Canada

$1,121,587,505

$249,647,742

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

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.

Theme 1 details

Name of theme

Total federal theme funding allocated since the last renewal* (dollars) 2020-21 Federal theme planned  spending (dollars)

Theme outcome(s)

Theme performance indicator(s)

Theme target(s)

Date to achieve theme target

Species at risk

$540,944,762

$116,437,277

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.

Theme 1 horizontal initiative activities

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) 2020–21 Planned spending for each horizontal initiative activity (dollars)

2020–21 Horizontal initiative activity expected result(s)

2020–21 Horizontal initiative activity performance indicator(s)

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

$25,738,851

Protection and recovery action for species at risk is enhanced

Percent of species whose critical habitat has been identified on federal land for which habitat, wholly or in part, is protected

100%

2025

ECCC

Species at risk

Enabling the stewardship actions of partners with contributions funding through the Canada Nature Fund

$154,975,500

$32,789,600

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

Percentage of Indigenous peoples engaged with ECCC who indicate that the engagement was meaningful

61%

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 a recovery strategy or management plan available on the Species at Risk public registry where a recovery document is due.

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

$8,684,960

Heritages places are managed responsibly

Percentage of actions identified in Parks Canada led Species at Risk Act action plans that are implemented

50%

2023

Renewing capacity for assessment, listing, and recovery planning

$16,698,440

$3,784,590

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

$13,078,117

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

Enabling the stewardship actions of partners with contributions funding through the Canada Nature Fund

$59,352,000

$13,870,400

Collaboration with partners for species at risk is enhanced through the Canada Nature Fund

Number of stakeholder actively involved in species at risk protection and recovery activities

1407

 

2023

 

 

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

80%

2023

NRCan

Cumulative Effects

Protection and recovery of species and their critical habitat through science

$4,420,000

$1,040,000

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 approaches 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.

Theme 2 details

Name of theme

Total federal theme funding allocated since the last renewal* (dollars) 2020-21 Federal theme planned  spending (dollars)

Theme outcome(s)

Theme performance indicator(s)

Theme target(s)

Date to achieve theme target

Protected areas

$580,642,743

$133,210,465

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

20 Indigenous Protected Conservation Areas (IPCAs) by 2023

2023

10 Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECMs)

2023

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.

Theme 2 horizontal initiative activities

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) 2020-21 Planned spending for each horizontal initiative activity (dollars)

2020-21 Horizontal initiative activity expected result(s)

2020-21 Horizontal initiative activity performance indicator(s)

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

$20,970,768

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 hectares

2020

ECCC

Habitat Conservation and Protection

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

$289,768,488

$76,385,997

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

$38,273,236

$6,572,819

Indigenous peoples are engaged in conservation

Percentage of Indigenous peoples engaged with ECCC who indicate that the engagement was meaningful

61%

 

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

$32,373, 564

$0

Number of agreements under negotiation

2

2020

PCA

Heritage Places Conservation Program

Effective Management of National Parks and National Marine Conservation Areas

$118,231,830

$29,280,881

Canada’s natural heritage is protected for future generations

Percentage of National Park ecosystems where ecological integrity is maintained or improved

92%

2023

PCA

See above

See 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

$4,404,996

$0

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.

Total spending, all themes

Theme name

Total federal funding allocated since the last renewal* (dollars) 2020-21 Total federal planned spending (dollars)

Theme 1 – Species at Risk

$540,944,762

$116,437,277

Theme 2 – Protected Areas

$580,642,743

$133,210,465

Total, all themes

$1,121,587,505

$249,647,742

* 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.

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