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Archived: Departmental Results Report 2016 to 2017, supplementary tables, Department of Environment, chapter 4

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Horizontal initiatives

The Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (FCSAP).

Name of lead department(s)

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) with support from the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS).

Federal partner organization(s)

Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Canada Border Services Agency, Canadian Food Inspection 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 Agency, Public Services and Procurement Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Transport Canada, VIA Rail Canada

Non-federal and non-governmental partner(s)

Not applicable

Start date of the horizontal initiative

FCSAP was approved in 2005 as a 15-year program. It followed after the Federal Contaminated Sites Accelerated Action Plan program that began in 2003.

End date of the horizontal initiative

FCSAP will continue to March 31, 2020.

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

$4,722,927,070 (including Public Services and Procurement Canada accommodations charges) from April 1, 2003 to March 31, 2020

Total federal actual spending to date (dollars)

$3,190,444,685 (including Public Services and Procurement Canada accommodations charges) from April 1, 2003 to March 31, 2017

Funding contributed by non-federal and non-governmental partners

Not applicable

Governance structures

The Federal Contaminated Sites Assistant Deputy Ministers Steering Committee is supported by the Director Generals Committee, the Contaminated Sites Management Working Group (CSMWG) and the FCSAP Secretariat (ECCC), which provides overall program coordination.

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

Description of the horizontal initiative

FCSAP provides long-term funding 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. Information about FCSAP can be found on The Federal Contaminated Sites Web Portal.

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation

Evaluation began in 2016–17 and will conclude in 2018–19.  ECCC is leading the Evaluation.

Shared outcome of federal partners

The primary objectives of FCSAP are to reduce environmental and human health risks from federal contaminated sites and to reduce the associated environmental liabilities in the Public Accounts of Canada, while giving priority to higher risk sites.

Performance Indicators
  1. Number of sites where FCSAP-funded assessments will be conducted or will be completed in 2016–17
  2. Number of Class 1 and Class 2 FCSAP-funded remediation sites where any risk reduction activities will be conducted or will be completed in 2016–17
  3. Percentage of remediation expenditures at Class 1 and Class 2 FCSAP-funded remediation sites that reduce liability in 2016–17

Note: In 2016–17, FCSAP remediation funding could have been spent on sites that were not Class 1 or Class 2 due to additional funding approved after the 2016–17 RPP was finalized.

Targets
  1. 87 sites with assessment activities, 39 sites completed assessment activities
  2. 150 sites with remediation activities, 43 sites completed risk reduction activities
  3. 95% ($97,955,875 of $103,111,447) of FCSAP remediation expenditures will reduce liability
Data source and frequency of monitoring and reporting

Data source is the Federal Contaminated Sites Inventory. Frequency of reporting is annual.

Results

The Federal Contaminated Sites Inventory is a publicly accessible database administered by TBS. Custodians manage their federal contaminated sites according to a 10-step process, as set out in A Federal Approach to Contaminated Sites (Contaminated Sites Management Working Group, 1999). Sites suspected of contamination are identified and historical reviews of the site are conducted in steps 1 and 2; assessment and prioritization of the need for action at sites occurs through steps 3 to 6; the remediation or risk-management strategy is developed at step 7 and implemented at step 8, which is followed by confirmatory sampling at step 9 and long-term monitoring, as required, in step 10. Sites are closed once no further action is required and financial liability has been reduced to zero. Assessment funding is used to support steps 1 through 6 while remediation funding supports steps 7 through 10.  The assessment and remediation of contaminated sites often require multiple years to complete.

  1. Assessment activities were conducted at 326 sites and completed at 139 sites as of March 31, 2017
  2. Risk reduction activities were conducted at 680 sites and completed at 103 sites as of March 31, 2017
  3. 92% ($294,249,733 of $318,721,589) of FCSAP remediation expenditures reduced liability

In 2016-17, planned spending was $109,702,086 while actual spending was $361,258,085. This difference is due to the fact that additional 2016–17 funding was made available in Supplemental Estimates (Phase III and Infrastructure Stimulus) after the planned spending was calculated in the 2016–17 Report on Plans and Priorities.

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

Not applicable

Federal organizations Link to departmental Program Alignment Architectures Contributing programs and activities Total allocation (from start to end date)1 2016–17 Planned spending2 2016–17 Actual spending 2016-17 Expected results3 2016–17 Actual results against targets Link to government priorities4
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Internal Services

 Contaminated Sites 10,726,647 0 1,921,652 See below See below A Clean Environment and a Strong Economy
Canada Border Services Agency Corporate Management and Direction Infrastructure and Environment 3,490,212 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Canadian Food Inspection Agency N/A N/A 183,783 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Correctional Service Canada Accommodation Services Facilities/Asset Management Services 18,656,622 0 845,558 See below See below A Clean Environment and a Strong Economy
Environment and Climate Change Canada Threats to Canadians and their environment from pollution are minimized Asset Remediation and Disposal (Internal Services Program) 127,851,671 833,987 9,131,811 See below See below A Clean Environment and a Strong Economy
Environment and Climate Change Canada Contaminated Sites Contaminated Sites 105,392,638 0 5,858,389 See below See below A Clean Environment and a Strong Economy
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Real Property Contaminated Sites – FCSAP Projects 137,002,328 1,075,528 9,025,772 See below See below A Clean Environment and a Strong Economy
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Regulatory Reviews, Standards and Guidelines Fisheries Protection Program - FCSAP Expert Support 43,544,000 0 2,796,782 See below See below A Clean Environment and a Strong Economy
Health Canada First Nations and Inuit Health First Nations and Inuit Health Protection 7,497,679 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Health Canada Environmental Risks to Health Contaminated Sites 78,618,583 0 3,290,022 See below See below A Clean Environment and a Strong Economy
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada Contaminated Sites (On Reserve Program) Contaminated Sites (On Reserve Program) 373,822,035 8,523,005 41,982,621 See below See below A Clean Environment and a Strong Economy
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada Contaminated Sites (Northern Program) Contaminated Sites (Northern Program) 2,000,676,150 30,335,750 130,824,479 See below See below A Clean Environment and a Strong Economy
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Communications Research Centre Canada Contaminated Site Management Program 162,000 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated Management of federal bridges, highways and tunnels as well as properties in the Montréal area N/A 37,752,672 3,428,941 14,537,217 See below See below A Clean Environment and a Strong Economy
Marine Atlantic Inc. Corporate Management FCSAP (Projects) 120,000 0 N/A N/A N/A A Clean Environment and a Strong Economy
National Capital Commission Capital Stewardship and Protection Environmental Protection and Conservation 44,419,052 95,103 1,118,274 See below See below A Clean Environment and a Strong Economy
National Defence Real Property – Environment & Remediation UXO, Contaminated and Legacy Sites Management Program 1,000,123,229 65,409,772 67,051,321 See below See below A Clean Environment and a Strong Economy
National Research Council of Canada Internal Services Environmental Operations 6,718,000 0 934,000 See below See below A Clean Environment and a Strong Economy
Natural Resources Canada Internal Services Asset Management Services - Real Property 32,288,806 0 225,567 See below See below A Clean Environment and a Strong Economy
Parks Canada Heritage Places Conservation Active Management and Restoration 79,483,165 0 4,069,481 See below See below A Clean Environment and a Strong Economy
Public Services and Procurement Canada Federal Holdings FCSAP (Projects) 241,998,059 0 45,989,602 See below See below A Clean Environment and a Strong Economy
Public Services and Procurement Canada Federal Holdings FCSAP (Expert Support) 11,275,000 0 650,061 See below See below A Clean Environment and a Strong Economy
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Internal Services FCSAP (Projects) 25,605,214 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Transport Canada Environmental Stewardship of Transportation Stewardship and Sustainable Transportation Programs – Contaminated Sites 327,379,526 0 20,386,832 See below See below A Clean Environment and a Strong Economy
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat Management Policies Development and Monitoring;
Government-Wide Programs Design and Delivery		 Financial Management Policy; Government-Wide Operations 7,739,999 0 491,349 See below See below A Clean Environment and a Strong Economy
VIA Rail Canada N/A N/A 400,000 0 127,294 See below See below A Clean Environment and a Strong Economy
Total for all federal organizations2
Total allocation (from start to end date)1 2016–17 Planned spending2 2016–17 Actual spending
4,722,927,070 109,702,086 361,258,085

1 The total allocation (from start to end date) differs from the amounts previously reported in 2016–17 Report on Plans and Priorities (RPP) due to additional funding through Supplementary Estimates A (Phase III and Federal Infrastructure Initiative), approved for FCSAP after the publication of the 2016-17 RPP, and includes Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) accommodation costs.

2, 3 Information is based on approved funding at the time of publication of the 2016-17 RPP. Additional FCSAP funding through Supplementary Estimates A, approved after publication of the 2016-17 RPP which could affect the Expected Results.

4 For the purpose of the 2016-17 Departmental Results Report, government-wide priorities refers to those high-level themes outlining the government’s agenda in the 2015 Speech from the Throne, namely: Growth for the Middle Class; Open and Transparent Government; A clean Environment and a Strong Economy; Diversity is Canada’s Strength; and Security and Opportunity.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Expected results Performance indicators 2016–17 targets (from 2016–17 RPP) 2016–17 actual results
Reduction of uncertainty associated with the risk from federal contaminated sites Number of sites where FCSAP-funded assessments are being conducted or have been completed in 2016–17 N/A – No approved funding for 2016–17 N/A – No approved funding for 2016–17
Risk reduction activities are completed at highest priority federal contaminated sites Number of Class 1 and Class 2 FCSAP-funded remediation sites where any risk reduction activities will be conducted or will be completed in 2016–17 N/A – No approved funding for 2016–17 Risk reduction activities were conducted at 40 sites and were completed at 30 of these sites
Reduced liability at highest priority federal contaminated sites Percentage of remediation expenditures at Class 1 and Class 2 FCSAP-funded remediation sites that reduce liability in 2016–17 N/A – No approved funding for 2016–17 32% ($596,674 of $1,851,652)
Correctional Service Canada
Expected results Performance indicators 2016–17 targets (from 2016–17 RPP) 2016–17 actual results
Reduction of uncertainty associated with the risk from federal contaminated sites Number of sites where FCSAP-funded assessments are being conducted or have been completed in 2016–17 N/A – No approved funding for 2016–17 Assessment activities were conducted at 1 site
Risk reduction activities are completed at highest priority federal contaminated sites Number of Class 1 and Class 2 FCSAP-funded remediation sites where any risk reduction activities will be conducted or will be completed in 2016-17 N/A – No approved funding for 2016–17 Risk reduction activities were conducted at 18 sites and were completed at 6 of these sites
Reduced liability at highest priority federal contaminated sites Percentage of remediation expenditures at Class 1 and Class 2 FCSAP-funded remediation sites that reduce liability in 2016-17 N/A – No approved funding for 2016–17 44% ($304,881 of $695,014)
Environment and Climate Change Canada
Expected results Performance indicators 2016–17 targets (from 2016–17 RPP) 2016–17 actual results
Reduction of uncertainty associated with the risk from federal contaminated sites Number of sites where FCSAP-funded assessments are being conducted or have been completed in 2016–17 N/A – No approved funding for 2016–17 Assessment activities were conducted at 1 site
Risk reduction activities are completed at highest priority federal contaminated sites Number of Class 1 and Class 2 FCSAP-funded remediation sites where any risk reduction activities will be conducted or will be completed in 2016–17 N/A – No approved funding for 2016–17 Risk reduction activities were conducted at 18 sites and were completed at 6 of these sites
Reduced liability at highest priority federal contaminated sites Percentage of remediation expenditures at Class 1 and Class 2 FCSAP-funded remediation sites that reduce liability in 2016–17 N/A – No approved funding for 2016–17 44% ($304,881 of $695,014)
Provision of program oversight, administration and coordination

FCSAP Secretariat services will be provided to program partners by:

  • Developing program policies, guidance and procedures
  • Advising on allocation of program funding
  • Supporting governance committees
  • Preparing funding proposals
  • Coordinating site submissions, reporting and performance measurement
 N/A – No approved funding for 2016–17

Under the Department’s role as Secretariat for the FCSAP, the following achievements are highlighted:

  • Provided support to program partners during the implementation of FCSAP Phase III and Budget 2016 Federal Infrastructure Initiative;
  • Reviewed and updated the indicators and targets under the FCSAP Phase III performance measurement framework with input from program partners;
  • Worked closely with federal custodians and Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) to ensure that information reported to the Federal Contaminated Site Inventory (FCSI) is accurate and complete;
  • Published the 2014–15 FCSAP annual report on the federal contaminated sites web portal and prepared a draft of the 2015–16 annual report;
  • Co-led the working group consisting of expert support departments and custodians to develop guidance on perfluoroalkyl substances such as Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA);
  • Provided training to program partners on cost estimation and best practices at contaminated sites;
  • Developed a site closure reporting template;
  • Worked on development of a long-term strategy for post-2020;
  • Led the development of the program’s risk profile;
  • Organized and developed content for the first face-to-face Expert Support Department Workshop to discuss roles and responsibilities and best practices for technical advice; and

Developed and delivered training on the Decision Making Framework, Monitored Natural Attenuation/Monitored Natural Recovery and Updates to the Interdepartmental Data Exchange Application (IDEA) for reporting Infrastructure sites.
Provision of expert advice, guidance, training and tools to custodians Expert support services will be provided to custodians by:
  • Review of site classification scores and other technical documents
  • Provision of scientific and technical expert advice through the development of guidance, training and tools
  • Promotion of regulatory compliance
 N/A – No approved funding for 2016–17

As an expert support department for the FCSAP program, ECCC provided technical advice to custodial departments on the management of their contaminated sites.  Some specific accomplishments include:

  • Conducted 11 site classification reviews from federal custodians to confirm eligibility for funding and reviewed 135 technical documents to assist custodians during assessment and remediation projects and to promote compliance with regulations;
  • Developed guidance material and/or provided training on the management of FCSAP sites to custodial organizations in the following areas:
    1. draft Ecological Risk Assessment Guidance for Amphibians;
    2. Toxicological Reference Values;
    3. Guidance on Light Non-Aqueous Phase Liquids management;
    4. Canada-Wide Standard on Petroleum Hydrocarbon implementation;
    5. finalized Monitored Natural Attenuation guidance;
    6. Developed several FCSAP Advisory Bulletins to provide nationally consistent advice to custodians; and
    7. Delivery of training sessions on Long Term Monitoring and Monitored Natural Attenuation and Recovery (5 sessions); Ecological Risk Assessment (ERA) Problem Formulation (2 sessions); The When, Why and How of an ERA (2 sessions); Real-Time Assessment Technologies (1 session); Sampling and Characterization Quality Assurance/Quality Control (1 session); CCME Soil Quality Guidelines (1 session) and ERA Module 5 on Amphibian (1 session) in Edmonton (AB), Gatineau (QC), Halifax (NS), Montreal (QC), Quebec City (QC), Toronto (ON) and Yellowknife (NT).
Expected results Performance indicators 2016–17 targets (from 2016–17 RPP) 2016–17 actual results
Reduction of uncertainty associated with the risk from federal contaminated sites Plans to complete the assessment of 28 sites and will have ongoing assessment activities at 40 sites Plans to complete the assessment of 28 sites and will have ongoing assessment activities at 40 sites Assessment activities were conducted at 28 sites and were completed at 9 of these sites
Risk reduction activities are completed at highest priority federal contaminated sites Number of Class 1 and Class 2 FCSAP-funded remediation sites where any risk reduction activities are being conducted or have been completed in 2016–17 Plans to complete the remediation of 33 sites and have ongoing remediation activities at 40 sites Risk reduction activities were conducted at 166 sites and were completed at 40 of these sites
Reduced liability at highest priority federal contaminated sites Percentage of remediation expenditures at Class 1 and Class 2 FCSAP-funded remediation sites that reduce liability in 2016–17 95% ($316,695 of $333,363) 18% ($1,191,937 of $6,633,461)
Provision of expert advice, guidance, training and tools to custodians

Expert support services will be provided to custodians by:

  • Review of site classification scores and other technical documents.
  • Provision of scientific and technical expert advice through the development of guidance, training and tools
  • Promotion of regulatory compliance
 N/A – No approved funding for 2016–17

During 2016–17, in its role as an Expert Support Department under the FCSAP program, Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Fisheries Protection Program provided scientific/technical advice to 10 custodial organizations on the management of their contaminated sites in relation to risks/impacts to fish and fish habitat.

This included the following in 2016–17:

  • Conducted 11 site classification reviews to confirm eligibility for FCSAP funding and 103 technical document reviews in support of site assessment and remediation/risk management to ensure that the potential impacts to fish and fish habitat were appropriately considered and to promote compliance with regulations;
  • Developed guidance material and/or provided training on the management of FCSAP sites to custodial organizations in the following areas:
    1. draft  Working Harbour Guidance document submitted to FCSAP publication process;
    2. completed minor updates to version 3.2 of Aquatic Sites Classification System and submitted version 3.3 to Secretariat;
    3. finalized updates to Framework for Addressing and Managing Aquatic Contaminated Sites and submitted to FCSAP publication process;
    4. assisted with updating sediment remediation technology factsheets for the Guidance and Orientation for the Selection of Technologies (GOST) tool;
    5. delivered Monitored Natural Attenuation/Monitored Natural Recovery (MNA-MNR) and Long-Term Monitoring (LTM) Professional Development training course at the 2016 Federal Contaminated Sites National Workshop in Montreal;
    6. developed combined MNA-MNR, LTM and Light Non-Aqueous Phase Liquid (LNAPL) training course and delivered classroom training sessions in 5 regional locations (i.e. Halifax, Yellowknife, Quebec City, Toronto, Ottawa);
    7. supported delivery of Indigenous Aquatic Monitoring Training in NWT.
Health Canada
Expected results Performance indicators 2016–17 targets (from 2016–17 RPP) 2016–17 actual results
Provision of expert advice, guidance, training and tools to custodians

Expert support services will be provided to custodians by:

  • Review of site classification scores and other technical documents.
  • Provision of scientific and technical expert advice through the development of guidance, training and tools
  • Promotion of regulatory compliance
 N/A – No approved funding for 2016–17

Health Canada provided technical advice to custodial departments on the management of their contaminated sites. In particular, HC worked closely with other expert support departments and custodians (such as the Department of National Defence, Transport Canada and National Research Council) on human health related concerns from exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances (such as PFOS and PFOA) associated with federal sites impacted by these chemicals.

Other accomplishments include:

  • Review of 11 site submissions or re-scores from federal custodians to confirm eligibility for funding and review of approximately 138 technical reports to assist custodians during assessment and remediation projects;
  • UPDATES: completion of updates to 1 Final and 3 Draft Guidance Documents;
  • NEW: Preparation of 1 new Draft and 3 New Final Guidance Documents, and 3 new Final Soil Screening Values.
  • Delivery of training:
    1. Webinar entitled “Supplemental Guidance on Human Health Risk Assessment of Contaminated Sediments: Direct Contact Pathway”
    2. 2 in-class courses entitled “Strategies for Interpreting and Communicating of Risk Assessment Results”;
    3. 1 in-class “Problem Formulation Training”; and
    4. “Human Health 101- Basic Human Health Risk Assessment” Training.
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada – On Reserve Program
Expected results Performance indicators 2016–17 targets (from 2016–17 RPP) 2016–17 actual results
Reduction of uncertainty associated with the risk from federal contaminated sites Number of sites where FCSAP-funded assessments are being conducted or have been completed in 2016–17 Plans to complete the assessment of 5 sites Assessment activities were conducted at 72 sites and were completed at 45 of these sites
Risk reduction activities are completed at highest priority federal contaminated sites Number of Class 1 and Class 2 FCSAP-funded remediation sites where any risk reduction activities are being conducted or have been completed in 2016–17 Plans to complete the remediation of 4 sites and have ongoing remediation activities at 42 sites Risk reduction activities were conducted at 137 sites and were completed at 3 of these sites
Reduced liability at highest priority federal contaminated sites Percentage of remediation expenditures at Class 1 and Class 2 FCSAP-funded remediation sites that reduce liability in 2016–17 95% ($6,156,971 of $6,481,022) 79% ($29,523,111 of $37,365,124)
Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated
Expected results Performance indicators 2016–17 targets (from 2016–17 RPP) 2016–17 actual results
Reduction of uncertainty associated with the risk from federal contaminated sites Number of sites where FCSAP-funded assessments are being conducted or have been completed in 2016–17 N/A – No approved funding for 2016–17 N/A
Risk reduction activities are completed at highest priority federal contaminated sites Number of Class 1 and Class 2 FCSAP-funded remediation sites where any risk reduction activities are being conducted or have been completed in 2016–17 Plans to have ongoing remediation activities at 2 sites Risk reduction activities were conducted at 2 sites and were completed at both of these sites
Reduced liability at highest priority federal contaminated sites Percentage of remediation expenditures at Class 1 and Class 2 FCSAP-funded remediation sites that reduce liability in 2016–17 95% ($3,257,494 of $3,428,941) 100% ($14,537,217 of $14,537,217)
National Capital Commission
Expected results Performance indicators 2016–17 targets (from 2016–17 RPP) 2016–17 actual results
Reduction of uncertainty associated with the risk from federal contaminated sites Number of sites where FCSAP-funded assessments are being conducted or have been completed in 2016–17 Plans to complete the assessment of 6 sites Assessment activities were conducted at 15 sites and were completed at 2 of these sites
Risk reduction activities are completed at highest priority federal contaminated sites Number of Class 1 and Class 2 FCSAP-funded remediation sites where any risk reduction activities are being conducted or have been completed in 2016–17 Plans to have ongoing remediation activities at 1 site Risk reduction activities were conducted at 11 sites
Reduced liability at highest priority federal contaminated sites Percentage of remediation expenditures at Class 1 and Class 2 FCSAP-funded remediation sites that reduce liability in 2016–17 95% ($27,346 of $28,785) 92% ($734,124 of $800,890)
National Defence
Expected results Performance indicators 2016–17 targets (from 2016–17 RPP) 2016–17 actual results
Reduction of uncertainty associated with the risk from federal contaminated sites Number of sites where FCSAP-funded assessments are being conducted or have been completed in 2016–17 Will have ongoing assessment activities at 6 sites Assessment activities were conducted at 129 sites and were completed at 53 of these sites
Risk reduction activities are completed at highest priority federal contaminated sites Number of Class 1 and Class 2 FCSAP-funded remediation sites where any risk reduction activities are being conducted or have been completed in 2016–17 Plans to complete the remediation of 1 site and have ongoing remediation activities at 17 sites Risk reduction activities were conducted at 88 sites and were completed at 7 of these sites
Reduced liability at highest priority federal contaminated sites Percentage of remediation expenditures at Class 1 and Class 2 FCSAP-funded remediation sites that reduce liability in 2016–17 95% ($59,499,106 of $62,630,638) 92.4% (53,989,497 of 58,419,622)
National Research Council of Canada
Expected results Performance indicators 2016–17 targets (from 2016–17 RPP) 2016–17 actual results
Reduction of uncertainty associated with the risk from federal contaminated sites Number of sites where FCSAP-funded assessments are being conducted or have been completed in 2016–17 N/A – No approved funding for 2016–17 Assessment activities were conducted at 2 sites
Risk reduction activities are completed at highest priority federal contaminated sites Number of Class 1 and Class 2 FCSAP-funded remediation sites where any risk reduction activities are being conducted or have been completed in 2016–17 N/A – No approved funding for 2016–17 Risk reduction activities were conducted at 2 sites and were completed at 1 of these sites
Reduced liability at highest priority federal contaminated sites Percentage of remediation expenditures at Class 1 and Class 2 FCSAP-funded remediation sites that reduce liability in 2016–17 N/A – No approved funding for 2016–17 25% ($18,000 of $71,000)
Natural Resources Canada
Expected results Performance indicators 2016–17 targets (from 2016–17 RPP) 2016–17 actual results
Reduction of uncertainty associated with the risk from federal contaminated sites Number of sites where FCSAP-funded assessments are being conducted or have been completed in 2016–17 N/A – No approved funding for 2016–17 N/A – No approved funding for 2016–17
Risk reduction activities are completed at highest priority federal contaminated sites Number of Class 1 and Class 2 FCSAP-funded remediation sites where any risk reduction activities are being conducted or have been completed in 2016–17 N/A – No approved funding for 2016–17 Risk reduction activities were conducted at 1 site
Reduced liability at highest priority federal contaminated sites Percentage of remediation expenditures at Class 1 and Class 2 FCSAP-funded remediation sites that reduce liability in 2016–17 N/A – No approved funding for 2016–17 0% ($0 of $225,567)
Parks Canada
Expected results Performance indicators 2016–17 targets (from 2016–17 RPP) 2016–17 actual results
Reduction of uncertainty associated with the risk from federal contaminated sites Number of sites where FCSAP-funded assessments are being conducted or have been completed in 2016–17 N/A – No approved funding for 2016–17 Risk reduction activities were conducted at 44 sites and were completed at 2 of these sites
Risk reduction activities are completed at highest priority federal contaminated sites Number of Class 1 and Class 2 FCSAP-funded remediation sites where any risk reduction activities are being conducted or have been completed in 2016–17 N/A – No approved funding for 2016–17 Risk reduction activities were conducted at 1 site
Reduced liability at highest priority federal contaminated sites Percentage of remediation expenditures at Class 1 and Class 2 FCSAP-funded remediation sites that reduce liability in 2016–17 N/A – No approved funding for 2016–17 46% ($1,038,258 of $2,265,131)
Public Services and Procurement Canada
Expected results Performance indicators 2016–17 targets (from 2016–17 RPP) 2016–17 actual results
Reduction of uncertainty associated with the risk from federal contaminated sites Number of sites where FCSAP-funded assessments are being conducted or have been completed in 2016–17 N/A – No approved funding for 2016–17 Assessment activities were conducted at 21 sites and were completed at 13 of these sites
Risk reduction activities are completed at highest priority federal contaminated sites Number of Class 1 and Class 2 FCSAP-funded remediation sites where any risk reduction activities are being conducted or have been completed in 2016–17 N/A – No approved funding for 2016–17 Risk reduction activities were conducted at 35 sites and were completed at 1 of these sites
Reduced liability at highest priority federal contaminated sites Percentage of remediation expenditures at Class 1 and Class 2 FCSAP-funded remediation sites that reduce liability in 2016–17 N/A – No approved funding for 2016–17 98% ($42,023,574 of $42,972,357)
Provision of expert advice, guidance, training and tools to custodians

Expert support services will be provided to custodians by:

  • Focusing on developing solutions to procurement issues;
  • Providing training and guidance on site management tools;
  • Liaising with industry and disseminating information on innovative technologies and technologies used in individual sites; and
  • Forecasting site requirements and procurement opportunities to support linkages to other federal priorities and providing information to industry. 
 N/A – No approved funding for 2016–17 Expert support services were provided to custodians by:
  • Developing solutions to procurement issues;
  • Providing training and guidance on site management tools;
  • Liaising with industry and disseminating information on innovative technologies and technologies used in individual sites; and
  • Forecasting site requirements and procurement opportunities to support linkages to other federal priorities and providing information to industry
Transport Canada
Expected results Performance indicators 2016–17 targets (from 2016–17 RPP) 2016–17 actual results
Reduction of uncertainty associated with the risk from federal contaminated sites Number of sites where FCSAP-funded assessments are being conducted or have been completed in 2016–17 N/A – No approved funding for 2016–17 Assessment activities were conducted at 36 sites and were completed at 13 of these sites
Risk reduction activities are completed at highest priority federal contaminated sites Number of Class 1 and Class 2 FCSAP-funded remediation sites where any risk reduction activities are being conducted or have been completed in 2016–17 N/A – No approved funding for 2016–17 Risk reduction activities were conducted at 71 sites and were completed at 7 of these sites
Reduced liability at highest priority federal contaminated sites Percentage of remediation expenditures at Class 1 and Class 2 FCSAP-funded remediation sites that reduce liability in 2016–17 N/A – No approved funding for 2016–17 88% ($15,140,757 of $17,262,330)
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
Expected results Performance indicators 2016–17 targets (from 2016–17 RPP) 2016–17 actual results
Provision of program oversight, administration and coordination

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS) will support ECCC in the management of the FCSAP Program by:

  • Ensuring that delivery of the FCSAP Program is consistent with Treasury Board policies on the management of federal real property (including federal contaminated sites); and
  • Administering and maintaining the Federal Contaminated Sites Inventory (FCSI)
 N/A – No approved funding for 2016–17

TBS supported ECCC in the management of the FCSAP program through the provision of strategic advice and guidance. In this role, TBS:

  • Supported ECCC in preliminary scoping/analysis to inform a post-2020 strategy for management of contaminated sites;
  • Supported ECCC in monitoring government-wide progress on federal contaminated sites by participating in key program activities such as annual reporting and the launch of the FCSAP program evaluation;
  • Maintained and enhanced the FCSI;
  • Supported delivery of the Federal Contaminated Sites National Workshop in April 2016.
VIA Rail Canada
Expected results Performance indicators 2016–17 targets (from 2016–17 RPP) 2016–17 actual results
Reduction of uncertainty associated with the risk from federal contaminated sites Number of sites where FCSAP-funded assessments are being conducted or have been completed in 2016–17 N/A – No approved funding for 2016–17 N/A – No approved funding for 2016–17
Risk reduction activities are completed at highest priority federal contaminated sites Number of Class 1 and Class 2 FCSAP-funded remediation sites where any risk reduction activities are being conducted or have been completed in 2016–17 N/A – No approved funding for 2016–17 Risk reduction activities were conducted and completed at 1 site
Reduced liability at highest priority federal contaminated sites Percentage of remediation expenditures at Class 1 and Class 2 FCSAP-funded remediation sites that reduce liability in 2016–17 N/A – No approved funding for 2016–17 0% ($0 of $121,294)

Addressing air pollution

General Information

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)

Not applicable

Start date of the horizontal initiative

Budget 2016 approved funding for this initiative starting April 1, 2016.

End date of the horizontal initiative

This initiative is ongoing, but some elements have been funded for a time-limited period. 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).

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

Budget 2016 provided $344,936,341 from April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2021, and $49,557,191 ongoing for Addressing Air Pollution.

Total federal actual spending to date (dollars)

$88,756,426 from April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017

Funding contributed by non-federal and non-governmental partners

Not applicable

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.

Contact information

Jennifer Kerr
A/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

Results information

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. Health Canada estimates that air pollution from human sources results in 14,500 premature deaths every year in Canada and contributes to 3 million days of asthma symptoms among asthmatics and 16 million days of breathing difficulty and reduced activity in non-asthmatics every year. These health impacts are valued at over $110 billion per year.   

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.
Shared outcome(s) of federal partners
  1. Improved air quality and health in Canada
  2. Canadians are provided the tools to make informed decisions to reduce their exposure to indoor and outdoor air pollutants
Performance Indicators
  • 1a) Reduced air pollutant emissions from targeted sources of air pollutants.
  • 1b) Percentage of Canadian population living in areas where measured outdoor concentrations are below the Canada Ambient Air Quality Standards (CAAQS).
  • 2a) Number of sensitive individuals reached by Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) risk communications.
  • 2b) Percentage of Canadians surveyed who are knowledgeable of radon and other indoor air pollutants.
Targets
  • 1a) Decline in national emissions of selected air pollutants compared to 2000.
  • 1b) Increase over time compared to 2007.
  • 2a) One million by 2019; four million by 2026.
  • 2b) 60% of Canadian (for radon).
Data Source and frequency of monitoring and reporting
  • 1a) Evidence for this indicator is available through the information products and regulatory reports on air quality in Canada (e.g., National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS), Canadian Air Pollution Monitoring Network (CAPMoN), AQHI, and emissions trends from the National Pollution Reporting Inventory. This indicator will be assessed annually.
  • 1b) This indicator will be calculated by comparing the highest outdoor concentrations measured by NAPS and CAPMoN monitoring stations in provincial and territorial population centres (as defined by Statistics Canada) against the CAAQS for different air pollutants.
  • 2a) The data will be generated using EC Alert me, the ECCC forecast push technology system. Users will be asked when registering to determine if they are in the sensitive population
  • 2b) For radon: Statistics Canada Households and Environment Survey (every 2 years). Baseline: 2013 data from Stats Can Household and Environment Survey: 45%
Results

See below

Results to be achieved by non-federal and non-governmental partners

Not applicable

Performance information

Federal Organizations Link to department’s programs Contributing programs and activities Total allocation (from start to end date) (dollars) 2016–17 Planned spending (dollars) 2016–17 Actual spending (dollars) 2016–17 Expected results 2016-17 Performance Indicators 2016–17 Targets 2016–17
Actual results against targets		 Link to government priorities
Environment and Climate Change Canada 1.3.2 Ecosystem and Environmental Assessments and Monitoring
2.1.2 Health-related Meteorological Information
3.1.1 Substances Management
3.2.1.1 Industrial Sector Emissions
3.2.1.2 Transportation Sector Emissions
3.2.2 International Climate Change and Clean Air Partnerships
3.3 Compliance Promotion and Enforcement -- Pollution		 Taking Action to Address Air Pollution (core capacity) $226,212,436
Ongoing: $34,677,194		 $60,788,948 $58,763,725 See below See below See below See below

Budget 2016

Minister of Environment and Climate Change mandate letter

FSDS 2016-2019
Environment  and Climate Change Canada 3.2.1.2 Transportation Sector Emissions
3.3 Compliance Promotion and Enforcement -- Pollution		 Enhanced Vehicle Verification $12,201,621 $4,425,839 $3,653,590 See below See below See below See below

Budget 2016

Minister of Environment and Climate Change mandate letter

FSDS 2016-2019
Environment  and Climate Change Canada 3.2.1.2 Transportation Sector Emissions Clean Fuels Strategy $1,475,697 $674,344 $580,370 See below See below See below See below

Budget 2016

Minister of Environment and Climate Change mandate letter

FSDS 2016-2019
Total for Environment and Climate Change Canada $239,889,754 and $34,677,194 ongoing $65,889,131 $62,997,685  
Health Canada 1 2.3 Environmental Risks to Health Taking Action to Address Air Pollution (core capacity)

$101,419,991 2

Ongoing: $14,879,997

 $28,390,000 2 $23,945,513 See below See below See below See below  
National Research Council of Canada 1.1 Technology Development and Advancement Taking Action to Address Air Pollution (core capacity) $12,626,596 $1,813,228 $1,813,228 See below See below See below See below  
Total for all federal organizations* $4,722,927,070  

Notes:

1 Health Canada comment on variance: The variance between planned and actual spending is mainly due to a reallocation of resources within the department to meet program needs and priorities.

2 The total allocation (from start to end date) and planned spending differ from previously reported in the 2016-17 Report on Plans and Priorities due to additional funding received in-year.

*Including Public Services and Procurement Canada accommodations charges

Expected Results and Targets by program of federal partners:

Environment and Climate Change Canada
2016-17
Expected Results		 2016–17
Performance Indicators		 2016–17
Targets		 2016–17
Actual Results
ER 1.1:
Foundational information products  (science, monitoring, human health risk assessments, emissions reporting, analysis and policy  (including assessing potential technologies)) forms the basis for evidence-based decision-making related to the development of actions to reduce health risks/threats to Canadians through improved air quality, and reduced exposure to air pollution.		 PI 1.1:
Foundational information products (science, monitoring, human health risk assessments, emissions reporting, analysis, and policy) are available to decision-makers to support the development of actions to improve indoor and outdoor air quality, and reduce exposure (indoor and outdoor).		 T 1.1
Evidence of the use of foundational work (science and monitoring, risk assessments, emissions reporting, analysis, and policy) in major decisions (e.g., major MCs, Budget decisions) related to the development of actions to improve air quality, and reduce exposure to air pollution.

The delivery of scientific data, maps, analyses, knowledge and expert advice supported and led to:

  • the development of Canadian Ambient Air Quality Standards (CAAQS) for sulphur dioxide, and the pending one for nitrogen dioxide;
  • the continued implementation of the Air Quality Management System (AQMS);
  • global actions to reduce air pollution (provided advice to formalize efforts on scientific cooperation, research and updates under the Canada-U.S. Air Quality Agreement; produced the Canadian Mercury Science Assessment which supported the ratification of the Minamata Convention on Mercury);
  • the application of real world measurements (conducted testing on vehicle emissions in support of compliance with vehicle/engine emissions and fuel quality regulations);
  • improvement of services that provide air quality information to Canadians (made advancements in air quality modelling and innovation to further improve air quality forecasts);
  • air quality model updates to support policy, regulations and to quantify environmental/health benefits and risks (enhanced capacity to understand and predict air quality in support of emissions scenarios and Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement (RIAS));
  • the development of detailed simulations to assess the impact of pollutant emissions on air quality;
  • tracking the benefits of the Canada-U.S. Air Quality Agreement.
  • Scientific projections required for cost-benefit analyses were provided and supported the development of the following regulations:
  • Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Methane and Certain Volatile Organic Compounds (Upstream Oil and Gas Sector);
  • Regulations Respecting Reduction in the Release of Volatile Organic Compounds (Petroleum Sector).

Compiled air quality monitoring data in collaboration with provinces and territories through the National Air Pollution Surveillance Program (NAPS).

Compiled and published Canada’s Air Pollutant Emissions Inventory for 2015, which tracks the releases of 17 air pollutants that contribute to smog, acid rain, and poor air quality.

Collected and published the National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) data for the 2015 reporting year in 2016, including datasets in a variety of formats.

Collected National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) data for the 2016 reporting year.

Collected annual data from Canadian facilities on releases of substances of concerns for incorporation in a report published in January 2017 that provides key highlights and interpretation, and support the Government of Canada’s open data initiatives.

Provided compliance promotion information to over 3,000 regulatees regarding the Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Concentration Limits for Architectural Coatings Regulations, the Sulphur in Gasoline Regulations, and the Code of Practice for the Reduction of VOC Emissions from the use of Cutback and Emulsified Asphalt. The compliance promotion activities primarily targeted geographically dispersed, hard-to-reach, small and medium-sized enterprises, Indigenous communities, and federal departments.

Continued to work with the United-States and other international partners under the Canada-U.S. Air Quality Agreement and the Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution to reduce the transboundary flow of air pollutants which affects Canadian air quality.
ER 1.2:
Improved air quality as a result of implementation of existing air pollution emissions risk management instruments.		 PI 1.2.1:
Air pollutant emissions from sector(s) or source(s), or percentage of emitters meeting performance requirement, as defined in the specific instruments.

T 1.2.1a:
Regulations for new light-duty vehicles: targets can vary by vehicle class and model: highest target 0.160 g/mile NMOG+NOx (equivalent to 0.103 g/km) for model year 2017

T 1.2.1b:
Multi-Sector Air Pollutants Regulations:

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

Regulations Amending the On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations and Other Regulations Made Under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 were published on July 29, 2015 and takes effect beginning with the 2017 model year for new passenger cars, light-duty trucks and certain heavy-duty vehicles. Regulatory reporting beginning with the 2017 model year will be submitted in 2018.

The Multi-Sector Air Pollutants Regulations (MSAPR) were registered and published in the Canada Gazette, Part II in June 2016. Reporting by regulatees begins in 2017.
ER 1.2:
Improved air quality as a result of implementation of existing air pollution emissions risk management instruments.		 PI 1.2.2:
Percentage of the Canadian population living in areas where measured outdoor concentrations are below the CAAQS.		 T 1.2.2:
Increase over time compared to a base year of 2007.		 The development of a methodology to estimate the percentage of the Canadian population living in areas where measured outdoor concentrations are below the CAAQS was initiated. Reporting on this indicator will be available in 2018.
The development of a methodology to estimate the percentage of the Canadian population living in areas where measured outdoor concentrations are below the CAAQS was initiated. Reporting on this indicator will be available in 2018.

PI 1.3.2:

Completion of ECCC's review of fuel quality regulations, and effective administration, compliance, and enforcement of air pollution regulations for fuels.

 

 T 1.3.2:
A national fuel regulatory review is initiated by 2018
100% of regulatees reporting compliance with the regulated limits.

Gasoline and diesel fuel quality survey data for Canadian and U.S. retail sites, for calendar years 2010 to 2015, was procured and a study of sulphur content in diesel fuel sold for locomotive use was completed in December 2016.

100% of regulatees reported compliance with the regulated limits in 2016.
ER 1.3:
Improved air quality as a result of anticipated air pollution risk management instruments.		 PI 1.3.3:
Base-level Industrial Emission Requirements (BLIERS) instruments will be finalized by 2018.		 T 1.3.3:
Risk management measures are established for targeted sources of air pollution from industrial sectors

Developed, finalized and initiated the implementation of the Multi-Sector Air Pollutants Regulations, which set out industrial emissions requirements for boilers and heaters, stationary engines, and cement kilns.

Published and implemented Codes of Practice for industrial emissions requirements from the aluminium sector and the iron, steel and ilmenite sector.

Published proposed BLIERs instruments for seven sectors, including: two codes of practice (for the potash sector and the pulp and paper sector); one pollution prevention planning notice for the iron, steel and ilmenite sector; one guideline for stationary combustion turbines; three performance agreements (for the aluminium sector, the iron ore pellets sector and five company-specific performance agreements for the base metals smelting sector).
ER 1.4:
Improved indoor and outdoor air quality through the development of air pollution mitigation and information tools and technologies.		 PI 1.4.1:
Number of major updates to the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) numerical forecast systems.		 T 1.4.1:
At least one major update to AQHI numerical forecast systems that includes the addition of wildfire smoke forecast products by 2017.
At least one additional major update to AQHI numerical forecast systems in forecast duration by 2019.
At least two additional major updates to AQHI numerical forecast systems that include a refined modelling capacity in urban areas by 2026.

Two major updates were made to the AQHI numerical forecast systems:

  • commissioning in April 2016 of a public Air Quality Health Index forecast that includes pollutants generated by active forest fires;
  • improvements to the main air quality forecast system, which received an upgrade of its dynamical core, notably improving the representation of pollutant transport and their interactions with meteorological processes.

These improvements allow Canadians to benefit from more precise public air quality forecast all year round, including when their region is affected by forest fire smoke, even over long distances.

All operational forecast systems were adapted in preparation for the transition to the department’s new supercomputing environments, preparing to take advantage of these more performant infrastructures.

All these changes were made in accordance with the ISO9001 process governing the transfer of innovations from research to operations.
ER 1.4:
Improved indoor and outdoor air quality through the development of air pollution mitigation and information tools and technologies.		 PI 1.4.2:
Enhanced vehicle verification through new testing approach and methodologies for vehicles and engines including Portable Emissions Monitoring System (PEMS), coast down, durability, SC03, tire and permeability tests. Installation of one new 4WD test cell and fuel quality ECCC characterization equipment.		 PI 1.4.2:
New approach and methodologies developed and documented by March 31, 2018. Installation of the new 4WD test cell completed by March 31, 2017; installation of the fuel characterization test bench completed by March 31, 2018.

New approach and methodologies for enhanced vehicle verification in progress, to be reported on in 2017–18

With respect to 4WD test cell, dynamometer delivered and construction expected to commence in August 2017.

Installation of the 4WD test cell anticipated for operation by October 31, 2017.

Installation of the fuel characterization test bench in progress, to be reported on in 2017–18
ER 1.4:
Improved indoor and outdoor air quality through the development of air pollution mitigation and information tools and technologies		 PI 1.4.3:
Electronic reporting tool for vehicle and engine manufacturers and importers is developed and updated.
New methodology to select regulatees for targeted compliance verification activities.		 T 1.4.3:
Reporting tool can accommodate new requirements in the Tier 3 amendments to the On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations, and improved data analysis functionality is available by April 31, 2018
Methodology developed and documented by March 31, 2019.		 Information technology resources were secured in 2016–17 in order to allow for development of the improved data analysis functionality to begin in 2017–18.
ER 1.5:
Canadians are aware of strategies and tools to reduce exposure to outdoor and indoor air pollutants.		 PI 1.5:
Number of sensitive individuals reached by AQHI risk communications.		 T 1.5:
One million by 2019, four million by 2026 (Target developed based on initial estimate of 400,000 at risk Canadians receiving AQHI risk communications.)		 The Program continues to increase the reach of the AQHI to Canadians by incrementally adding locations as requested by the provinces and territories. New locations in Whitehorse, Terrace and Fort Smith were added in 2016.
Health Canada
2016-17 Expected Results 2016–17 Performance Indicators 2016–17 Performance Indicators 2016–17 Actual Results
ER 2.1:
Foundational information products  (science, monitoring, human health risk assessments, emissions reporting, analysis and policy  - (including assessing potential technologies)) forms the basis for evidence-based decision-making related to the development of actions to reduce health risks/threats to Canadians through improved air quality, and reduced exposure to air pollution.		 PI 2.1:
Foundational information products (science, monitoring, human health risk assessments, emissions reporting, analysis, and policy) are available to decision-makers to support decision making related to the development of actions to improve indoor and outdoor air quality, and reduce exposure (indoor and outdoor).		 T 2.1:
Evidence of the use of foundational work (science and monitoring, risk assessments, emissions reporting, analysis, and policy) in major decisions (e.g., major MCs, Budget decisions) related to the development of actions to improve air quality, and reduce exposure to air pollution.

Health Canada science and expert advice supported:

  • development of Canadian Ambient Air Quality Standards (CAAQS) for sulphur dioxide, and the pending CAAQS for nitrogen dioxide;
  • the continued implementation of the Air Quality Management System (AQMS);
  • publication of a proposed Residential Indoor Air Quality Guideline for Acetaldehyde
  • new product standards to limit formaldehyde and better monitor carbon monoxide.

Health Canada’s Air Quality Benefits Assessment Tool (AQBAT) was used to quantify the health benefits for new regulations to reduce air pollutant emissions from industrial sources (MSAPR) and from small engines, as well as regulations that are meant to reduce greenhouse gases, but which will also have benefits for air quality.

Health Canada also completed significant health risks assessments on gasoline exhaust and on industrial emissions and an assessment of the air quality impacts of shale gas development.

Health Canada scientists published 16 research papers in 2016–17 on the exposure to and health effects of air pollution, and actions to mitigate them. 
ER 2.2:
Improved air quality as a result of anticipated air pollution risk management instruments		 PI 2.2:
Publication of more stringent Canadian Ambient Air Quality Standards (CAAQS) in the Canada Gazette.		 T 2.2:
Stronger CAAQS for SO2, NO2 published in CG I by end of 2017 and 2018 respectively.
Stronger CAAQS for ozone and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) published in CG Part I by end of 2019 and 2020 respectively.
 

Contributed to the development of more stringent CAAQS for sulphur dioxide in collaboration with provinces, territories, and stakeholders. New CAAQS for sulphur dioxide were announced by the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment in October 2016.

Contributed to the development of more stringent CAAQS for nitrogen dioxide in collaboration with provinces, territories, and the engagement of stakeholders.

The publication of new and more stringent CAAQS for sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide in Canada Gazette Part I is expected by end of 2017 and 2018 respectively.
ER 2.3:
Canadians are aware of strategies and tools to reduce exposure to outdoor and indoor air pollutants.		 PI 2.3:
Percentage of Canadians surveyed who are knowledgeable of radon and other indoor air pollutants.		 T 2.3:
60% of Canadians surveyed are knowledgeable of radon.		 59% of Canadians surveyed were knowledgeable of radon
National Research Council of Canada
2016-17 Expected Results 2016–17 Performance Indicators 2016–17 Performance Indicators 2016–17 Actual Results
ER 3.1:
Foundational information products  (science, monitoring, human health risk assessments, emissions reporting, analysis and policy - (including assessing potential technologies)) forms the basis for evidence-based decision-making related to the development of actions to reduce health risks/threats to Canadians through improved air quality, and reduced exposure to air pollution.		 PI 3.1:
Foundational information products (science, monitoring, human health risk assessments, emissions reporting, analysis, and policy) are available to decision-makers to support decision making related to the development of actions to improve indoor and outdoor air quality, and reduce exposure (indoor and outdoor).		 T 3.1:
Evidence of the use of foundational work (science and monitoring, risk assessments, emissions reporting, analysis, and policy) in major decisions (e.g., major MCs, Budget decisions) related to the development of actions to improve air quality, and reduce exposure to air pollution.		 NRC continued to deliver evaluated methods pertinent to improving the indoor air quality, to create critical knowledge based on the need of our stakeholders and to disseminate knowledge, focussing on the areas of volatile emissions from building materials, radon gas control and mitigation, and ventilation
ER 3.2:
Improved air quality as a result of anticipated air pollution risk management instruments.		 PI 3.2:
Number of new or improved indoor air quality standards, building code provisions, and/or guidelines adopted or used.		 T 3.2:
Four by April 2026 (Long-term outcome supported by short and medium-term outputs listed under key implementation milestones).
  • To help reduce harmful emissions from building materials, NRC, in collaboration with Health Canada (HC), demonstrated that unfinished structural composite wood products, which are so far excluded from the voluntary health-based Canadian Standards Association standard O160, have shown to be a significant contributor to potentially elevated formaldehyde levels in houses with unfinished basements.
  • A sampling technique has been developed and evaluated, which is capable of determining formaldehyde emission rates from building materials on-site, on existing indoor surfaces. This is helpful for finding the “culprits” for elevated formaldehyde levels in buildings with a non-destructive method
  • After a successful full-scale study on the efficiency of passive radon removal stacks was completed in NRC’s laboratories, a field pilot study was designed in partnership with HC’s Radiation Protection Bureau

Results from NRC’s radon mitigation research and evaluation work was used by the technical committee of the Canadian General Standards Board National Radon Control Standard in new buildings to credibly address comments received from public review. The technical knowledge created by NRC was presented at Canadian Home Builders Association’s Technical Research Committee Forum and to the Federal Provincial Territorial Radiation Protection Committee
ER 3.3:
Improved indoor and outdoor air quality through development of air pollution mitigation and information tools and technologies.		 PI 3.3:
Number of new indoor air quality technologies that experience market uptake and use.		 T 3.3:
Eight by April 2026 (Long-term outcome supported by short and medium-term outputs listed under key implementation milestones).
  • To help reduce harmful emissions from building materials, a sampling technique was developed and evaluated, which is capable of determining formaldehyde emission rates from building materials on-site, on existing indoor surfaces.
  • A full-scale laboratory study to demonstrate, that “Active sub-slab depressurization (ASD) systems” with a fan outside of the home – as often used in Europe – does work in the cold and humid climates of Canada. This study was performed to increase the uptake of the ASD technology and reduce fan noise in basements.
  • A capacity has been created to passively determine the effective ventilation rate in homes, a technique that has not been available in Canada. This multi-tracer gas technique can demonstrate the individual air flows from room to room, which means indoor contaminants can be transferred between different zones as opposed to treating the home as a single zone. As an additional positive advantage, this new technique allows simultaneous sampling of potentially harmful indoor contaminants.

To provide vulnerable populations in the North with knowledge about improved ventilation – with the ultimate objective of improving their health -- a field study will be carried out in 2017–18 in Nunavik. For this purpose, in 2016–17, a multi-stakeholder partnership and experimental protocol has been established, and a pilot study with a novel ventilation device has been tested in NRC’s full-scale test house, called the “Indoor Air Research Laboratory”.

Clean Growth and Climate Change

General Information

Name of horizontal initiative

Horizontal Management Framework (HMF) for Clean Growth and Climate Change

Lead department(s)

Environment and Climate Change Canada

Federal partner organization(s)

Natural Resources Canada, Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada, Transport Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Health Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada, Standards Council of Canada, Global Affairs Canada

Non-federal and non-governmental partner(s)

Not applicable

Start date of the horizontal initiative

The interim HMF for Clean Growth and Climate Change was approved in 2016, with funding of $690,346,487 over five years for the initiatives. Initiatives included in the HMF constitute part of the federal contribution to the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change (PCF), which was formally announced by First Ministers on December 9, 2016.

End date of the horizontal initiative

The HMF for Clean Growth and Climate Change will continue until March 31, 2021. Some elements under this Framework are expected to end prior to 2021, whereas other elements have received ongoing funding.

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

Budget 2016 provided $688,978,191 from April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2021, and $55,253,466 ongoing for the Clean Growth and Climate Change Initiative.

Total federal actual spending to date (dollars)

$168,588,415

Funding contributed by non-federal and non-governmental partners

Not applicable

Governance structures

Environment and Climate Change Canada provides overall horizontal coordination for the Clean Growth and Climate Change horizontal initiative. Senior-level interdepartmental committees at the Assistant Deputy Minister and Deputy Minister levels will provide oversight and ensure alignment with PCF reporting, as well as with other horizontal and departmental processes toward ensuring consistent and effective reporting on results.

Contact information

Mike Aris
Cross Sectoral Energy Division
Energy & Transportation Directorate
819-420-8040
Mike.Aris@Canada.ca

Results information

Description of the horizontal initiative

The Government of Canada is taking action to address climate change by setting pathways for Canada to reduce its domestic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and transition to a resilient, low carbon economy. The suite of activities under the HMF comprise actions, funded in Budget 2016, to reduce GHG emissions (mitigation), enhance climate resilience (adaptation), promote clean technology and innovation (technology and innovation), and demonstrate international leadership (cooperation). These actions are all components of the federal contribution to the PCF.

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation

Environment and Climate Change Canada will manage the next evaluation to take place in 2019–20. This process will include coordination with partner departments as appropriate.

Shared outcome(s) of federal partners

Canada addresses climate change by setting pathways to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, enhance clean growth, and transition to a resilient, low carbon economy.

Performance Indicators

GHG emissions reductions

Targets

Reduce 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).

Data source and frequency of monitoring and reporting

Emissions reductions compared to the target will be assessed in 2032 with data from the National Inventory Report (NIR), by measuring Canadian GHG emissions in year 2030 relative to year 2005 using relevant UNFCCC accounting rules. (Note: data on GHG emissions for 2030 will only be available in 2032, due to a standard lag in data collection and analysis.)

Emission intensity, defined as GHG emissions per dollar of GDP, and the annual rate of decarbonisation, will be measured using historic and projected emissions trends from the NIR and Biennial Reports.

Results

Values reported in the National Inventory Report show a positive, declining trend over the last three reporting years. The 2016–17 value represents a 2.2% decrease from 2005 (decline of 16 Mt to 722 Mt from 738 Mt in 2005).

Results to be achieved by non-federal and non-governmental partners

Not applicable

Performance Information

Federal Organizations

Link to department’s programs

Contributing programs and activities

Total allocation (from start to end date) (dollars)

2016–17
Planned spending (dollars)

2016–17
Actual spending (dollars)

2016–17 Expected results

2016–17 Performance Indicator

2016–17 Targets

2016–17
Actual results against targets

Link to government priorities

Environment and Climate Change Canada

Climate Change and Clean Air

Mitigation Theme:
Core Climate Change Mitigation, including Marine Sector Regulatory Initiative

$95,987,107, and
$10,410,414 ongoing

$32,096,096

$30,190,090

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Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change

Federal Sustainable Development Strategy (2016-2019)

Budget 2016

Leaders’ Statement on a North American Climate, Clean Energy, and Environment Agreement

 

Ministerial Mandate Letters

Mitigation Theme:
Short-Lived Climate Pollutants

$4,831,016, and $650,000 ongoing

$648,047

$582,066

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Mitigation Theme: Transportation System Decarbonization

$1,712,744

$630,627

$411,633

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Mitigation Theme: Upstream GHG Emissions in Environmental Assessments

$5,417,180

$2,107,438

$918,031

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Mitigation Theme: Climate Change Engagement

$9,939,803

$4,791,714

$2,268,116

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International Cooperation Theme: International Climate Change; Negotiations and Participation

$5,476,321 in FY 16–17 + $21,812,482 from FY 17–18 to
20–21, and
$5,426,498 ongoing

$5,476,321

$4,852,072

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Paris Agreement

 

Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change

Various North-American Agreements 

 

2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development

International Cooperation Theme:  Obligations

$840,575 in FY 16–17 + $3,620,196 from 17–18 to 20–21, and $911,242 ongoing

$840,575

$1,190,575

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International Cooperation Theme: International Climate Finance

$57,500,000

$10,000,000

$8,462,000

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International Cooperation Theme: North American Clean Energy and Environment Strategy

$930,004 in FY 16–17 + $3,672,000 from FY 17/18 to 20–21, and
$918,000 ongoing

$930,004               

115,115

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See below

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See below

Natural Resources Canada

Energy-Efficient Practices and Lower-Carbon Energy Sources

Mitigation Theme: Clean Energy Policy

$5,709,832

$2,791,338         

$2,694,874

See below

See below

See below

See below

Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change

Federal Sustainable Development Strategy (2016–2019)

Budget 2016

Canadian Energy Strategy

Leaders’ Statement on a North American Climate, Clean Energy, and Environment Agreement

Ministerial Mandate Letters

Energy-Efficient Practices and Lower-Carbon Energy Sources

Technology Innovation

Mitigation Theme: Energy Efficiency and Alternative Transportation Fuels

$121,591,308, and $17,900,000 ongoing

$33,083,860

$31,844,068

See below

See below

See below

See below

Energy-Efficient Practices and Lower-Carbon Energy Sources

Mitigation Theme: Marine Renewable Energy Measures

$1,474,949

$735,190

$629,160

See below

See below

See below

See below

Protection for Canadians and Natural Resources

Technology Innovation

Adaptation Theme: Adapting to Climate Change

$35,000,000, and $3,784,000 ongoing

$4,748,803

$4,331,962

See below

See below

See below

See below

Paris Agreement

Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change

Federal Sustainable Development Strategy (2016–2019)

Federal Adaptation Policy Framework

Northern Adaptation Strategy

Internal Services

Technology and Innovation Theme (for Mitigation and Clean Growth): Clean Tech Data

$2,095,000

$1,865,000

$1,750,909

See below

See below

See below

See below

Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change

Mission Innovation

Canadian Energy Strategy

Strategy for Advancing Clean Technology in Canada’s Natural Resources Sectors

Technology Innovation

Technology and Innovation Theme (for Mitigation and Clean Growth): Energy Innovation Program

$82,389,589

$28,120,118

$27,255,444

See below

See below

See below

See below

Technology Innovation

Technology and Innovation Theme (for Mitigation and Clean Growth): Oil and Gas Clean Technology Program

$49,550,000

$5,000,000

$8,640,7981

See below

See below

See below

See below

Energy-Efficient Practices and Lower-Carbon Energy Sources

International Cooperation Theme: International Climate Change Obligations; Negotiations and Participation

$9,336,749, and $1,887,396 ongoing

$1,817,931

$1,583,866

See below

See below

See below

See below

Paris Agreement

Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change

Various North-American Agreements 

2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development

Canadian Energy Strategy

 

Energy-Efficient Practices and Lower-Carbon Energy Sources

International Cooperation Theme: North American Clean Energy and Environment Strategy

$10,500,000, and $630,000 ongoing

$2,038,852

$1,782,981

See below

See below

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Transport Canada

Clean Transportation Syste

Aviation Sector Regulatory Initiative

$4,448,538

$2,224,269

$2,135,103

See below

See below

See below

See below

Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change

FSDS

Leaderss’ Statement on North American Climate, Clean Energy, and Environment Agreement

Ministerial Mandate Letters

ICAO negotiations

IMO negotiations

Budget 2016

Northern Adaptation
Strategy

Canada 2030 – A Strategic Plan for the Future of Transportation In Canada

Marine Sector Regulatory Initiative

$8,559,462

$4,279,731

$3,933,358

See below

See below

See below

See below

Rail Sector Regulatory Initiative

$5,473,884

$2,736,942

$1,811,063

See below

See below

See below

See below

Support for Vehicle GHG Emissions Regulations

$3,734,076

$1,867,038

$1,300,769

See below

See below

See below

See below

ecoTECHNOLOGY for Vehicles II Program

$14,060,778

$7,030,389

$7,031,270

See below

See below

See below

See below

Shore Power Technology for Ports Program

$13,608,720

$16,264,740

$5,226,543

See below

See below

See below

See below

Truck Reservation Systems Program

$3,123,466

$1,561,733

$221,323

See below

See below

See below

See below

Gateway Carbon Footprint Initiative

$507,054

$253,527

$36,297

See below

See below

See below

See below

Northern Transportation Adaptation Initiative

$4,600,000

$2,300,000

$1,340,032

See below

See below

See below

See below

Indigenous and Northern Affaires Canada

Northern Governance and People - Climate Change Adaptation and Clean Energy

Mitigation Theme: Northern REACHE

$10,732,113

$3,939,368

$4,665,336

See below

See below

See below

See below

Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change

Budget 2016

Federal Sustainable Development Strategy (2016–2019)

Canadian Energy Strategy

US-Canada  Joint Statement on Climate, Energy and Arctic Leadership

Leaders’ Statement on a North American Climate, Clean Energy, and Environment Agreement

Ministerial Mandate Letters

Infrastructure and Capacity - Climate Resilience

Adaptation Theme:
First Nation Adapt

$46,090,542, and $8,756,313 ongoing
(for both First Nation Adapt and Preparedness in the North)

$5,397,260

$4,592,160

See below

See below

See below

See below

Paris Agreement

Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change

Budget 2016

Federal Sustainable Development Strategy (2016–2019)

US-Canada  Joint Statement on Climate, Energy and Arctic Leadership

Federal Adaptation Policy Framework

Northern Adaptation Strategy

Ministerial Mandate Letters

Northern Governance and People - Climate Change Adaptation and Clean Energy

Adaptation Theme:
Climate Change Preparedness in the North

See above

 

 

See below

See below

See below

See below

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Climate Change Adaptation Program

Adaptation Theme: Aquatic Climate Change Adaptation Services Program

$5,600,000

$2,800,000

$2,647,393

See below

See below

See below

See below

Health Canada

Climate Change and Health Adaptation

Adaptation Theme:
Heat and Health Risk Assessment Program

$8,500,000 and $1,609,003 ongoing

$1,703,281

$1,629,12522

See below

See below

See below

See below

Adaptation Theme: Climate Change and Health Adaptation Program for First Nations and Inuit Communities

$9,041,999 and $134,200 ongoing

$897,400

$909,2424

See below

See below

See below

See below

Public Health Agency of Canada

Not applicable

Adaptation Theme: Climate Change Adaptation and Infectious Diseases

$9,000,000,and $1,800,000 ongoing

 $1,800,000

$1,764,192

See below

See below

See below

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Standards of Council Canada

Not applicable

Adaptation Theme: Infrastructure Standards to Support Government’s Climate Change Agenda

$11,697,000

$945,000

$830,000      

See below

See below

See below

See below

Global Affairs Canada

 

International Cooperation Theme: International Climate Change Obligations; Negotiations and Participation

$436,400 in FY 16/17 $1,745,600 starting in 2017-18, and $436,400 ongoing

$1,301,206

$775,641,35

See below

See below

See below

See below

Paris Agreement

Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change

Various North-American Agreements 

2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development

Total for all federal organizations*

$690,346,487, and $55,253,466 ongoing

$195,023,798

$168,588,415

 

Notes:

* Including Public Services and Procurement Canada accommodations charges

3 Actual expenditure amount exceeds planned for fiscal year 2016-17 as a result of internal cash management to take advantage of opportunities in support of greater leverage of partner funds and further accelerate progress. Approved overall program budgets/spending authority will not be exceeded and will be balanced in fiscal year 2017–18. 

4 The variance between planned and actual spending is mainly due to a reallocation of resources within the Department to meet program needs and priorities.

Expected Results and Targets by program of federal partners:

2016-17
Expected Results

2016–17
Performance Indicators

2016–17
Targets

2016–17
Actual Results

Environment and Climate Change Canada

 

ER 1.1
Foundational information products, based on science, monitoring, emissions reporting, analysis and policy, forms the basis for evidence-based decision making for the development of climate change mitigation actions

PI 1.1
Foundational information products (science, monitoring, emissions reporting, analysis, and policy) are available to decision makers to support decision making related to the development of climate change mitigation policies or regulations, upstream GHG information for environmental assessments, clean energy, and energy efficiency actions5

T 1.1
Evidence of the use of foundational work (science and monitoring, emissions reporting, analysis, and policy) in major decisions (e.g., PCF, major MCs, Budget decisions) related to the development of climate change mitigation actions3

AR 1.1
Continued to deliver data, information and advice related to priority mobile emissions testing and research initiatives in order to understand the contribution of vehicles, engines or equipment to greenhouse gases (GHG) and short-lived climate pollutants, and to inform decision making associated with measures to control or lessen those emissions.

Delivered technical and expert advice on electric vehicle performance, efficiency, and potential electricity grid impacts in Canada to support reducing air pollutants and GHGs from vehicle emissions. Technical reports were prepared on durability testing of electric vehicles including winter test results of a research vehicle and progress was made on the evaluation of a capacitor based regenerative braking technology. Results from the testing and evaluation of advanced vehicle technologies were delivered to support Canada’s clean energy initiatives.

Delivered information to enhance the quantification of black carbon emissions from on-road vehicles and commercial vessels. Also continued to evaluate particulate filters for gasoline engines and scrubber systems for ships in support of potential mitigation strategies to reduce particle and black carbon emissions. Results were used to enhance the black carbon inventory for the transportation sector and to support Canada’s contributions to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for future regulation development.

Continued to analyze low-carbon fuels for the transportation sector including under Canadian climatic conditions. This work included the data analysis of emissions and performance testing of light duty natural gas fuelled vehicles and the development of a testing strategy for a hydrogen fuelled vehicle in collaboration with Transport Canada. This information is used to understand the impact of energy efficient fuels and was shared with the International Energy Agency to show Canada’s efforts in clean energy initiatives.  The data were also provided to enhance emissions inventories and emissions modeling to predict and assess the impact of lower GHGs and criteria air contaminants (CACs) emissions on the environment and health.

Continued GHG atmospheric monitoring at 21 sites, demonstrating ongoing increases in atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide and methane consistent with global emissions (informing mitigation ambition generally). Developed new modelling tool which will be applied to estimate seasonal to interannual regional scale source and sinks. Data publicly available. 

ER 1.2
Existing regulations and the development and implementation of upcoming policies, programs and regulations have contributed to emissions reductions, and attainment of Canada's NDC

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

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

Average GHG emissions performance (grams/mile) of fleets of new LDVs sold in Canada
Less than 266.7 grams/ mile for passenger automobiles  for model year ending Dec 2013.

Percentage improvement in GHG emissions performance of 2018 model year heavy-duty vehicles compared to baseline 2010 model year vehicles.
11% - Tractors
13% - HD pickups/vans
5% - Vocationals

AR 1.2.1
The fleet of new passenger automobiles in Canada achieved an overall average fleet performance of 238.4 g/mile for model year 2013.

Regulatory reporting for 2018 model year will be submitted in 2019.

 

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

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

AR 1.2.2
Active efforts are underway to implement the PCF, including the development of policy and risk management instruments for 42/44* or 95% of sources targeted for federal action in the PCF.

*This figure is derived from the Results and Delivery Charter for Effective Action on Clean Growth and Climate Change. The information in the Charter is updated on a regular basis by the implicated departments and agencies and represents government-wide activity on climate change mitigation.

 

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

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

AR 1.2.3
Finalized draft methane regulations in March 2017.  The proposed regulatory package is ready for CGI publication

The proposed requirements will meet the 40-45% reduction target in 2025 compared to 2012 levels.

 

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

T 1.2.4
Risk management instruments for new stationary compression-ignition engines and landfills recommended by March 2018

AR 1.2.4
The Department signaled work was initiating for regulations for stationary compression ignition engines via the Forward Regulatory Plan in November, 2016. Since that time, stakeholder engagement and other regulatory development work has been in-progress.

ER 4
Canada's international commitments regarding climate change, clean energy, and climate financing are strengthened and progressing towards their respective targets

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

T 4.1.1
Negotiations: 70% by March 2017

AR 4.1.1
89% as of March 2017

The 'Negotiations' indicator refers to key international climate change negotiations, including discussions under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change as well as supporting ad-hoc fora.

Natural Resources Canada

 

ER 1.1
Foundational information products, based on science, monitoring, emissions reporting, analysis and policy, forms the basis for evidence-based decision making for the development of climate change mitigation actions

PI 1.1
Foundational information products (science monitoring, emissions reporting, analysis, and policy) are available to decision makers to support decision making related to the development of climate change mitigation policies or regulations, upstream GHG information for environmental assessments, clean energy, and energy efficiency actions

T 1.1
100%

Evidence of the use of foundational work (science and monitoring, emissions reporting, analysis, and policy) in major decisions (e.g. PCF, major MCs, Budget decisions) related to the development of climate change mitigation actions

AR 1.1
100% of requests for information and analysis were fulfilled with accuracy and timeliness.

NRCan provided analysis and advice to support decision-making on climate change and energy issues, including supporting senior management in the development of NRCan actions under the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change.

ER 1.2
Existing regulations and the development and implementation of upcoming policies, programs and regulations have contributed to emissions reductions, and attainment of Canada’s NDC.

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

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

AR 1.2.5
No actual results available yet. Progress included the following:

  • Results from compliance testing conducted on three regulated energy-using product categories (electric water heaters, oil-fired furnaces, and traffic & pedestrian signals) indicated that all tested products met the requirements of the Energy Efficiency Regulations. 
  • Two marketplace audits for general service lamps and electric motors indicated that at least 95% of the product models assessed meet energy efficiency requirements. Produced 12.3 TWh (terwatt-hour) in renewable electricity through its ecoENERGY for Renewable Power program (ecoERP) and the Wind Power Production Incentive (WPPI).
  • The ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager benchmarked over 17,400 buildings, representing almost 200 million m2 (or 23%) of commercial floor space in Canada that fall within energy efficiency standards.
  • In 2016, over 11,000 new homes were issued an ENERGY STAR, EnerGuide or R-2000 label.
  • Thirty-five organizations in Canada are now certified to ISO 50001.

ER 2.1
Adaptation measures have been identified to address climate change (medium term outcome)

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

T2.1.1b
Natural resource sector entities (e.g., companies, associations) Baseline : 30% in 2012; Target : 40% in 2019.

AR 2.1.1b
As the expected result is a medium-term outcome, results have not yet been achieved.  Implementation milestones for 2016–17 include the following:

Six (6) new “State of Play” reports were produced. They provide an up-to-date analysis of climate change impacts and adaptation related to 6 topics: Coast Management, Economics, Energy, Forestry, Infrastructure and Buildings, and Mining. The reports were produced by Working Groups of the Adaptation Platform.

National Assessment Advisory Committee held its first meeting in March 2017.

ER 3.1
Use of clean technology data to track, measure, and report on government priority has increased

PI 3.1
Number of government departments using SEGS and CSTA clean technology sector data in their reporting

T 3.1
One to three government departments using SEGS and CTSA clean technology sector data

AR 3.1
Work for 2016–17 was mostly developmental, and focused on building capacity and improving statistical programs. This work will lead to the release of the first clean technology data in 2017–18. It is only when the data is available that NRCan will be able to assess how government departments use them to report on government priorities around clean technologies.
Work completed in 2016–17 was as follows:

  • A pilot survey was launched in November 2016 for the expansion of the Survey of Environmental Goods and Services (SEGS).
  • Foundation of the Clean Technology Satellite Account (CTSA) was established. Preliminary estimates for GDP and employment produced in January 2017.
  • A scoping study on Renewable Energy was completed in March 2017.
  • The first Natural Resources Satellite Account (NRSA) data (i.e., GDP, income, employment, trade) for reference years 2007 to 2015 were released in October 2016.

ER 3.2
Measured advancement of technology levels will lead to GHG reductions. 

PI 3.2
Projected GHG emissions reductions from projects and replications

T 3.2
Annual GHG emissions reductions of 1 Mt CO2e by 2030

AR 3.2
No actual results available yet as the program was only launched in 2016 with calls for proposal closing fall 2016.  Funding for projects started in early 2017–18.

ER 3.3
Measured advancement of technology levels will lead to GHG reductions. 

PI 3.3
Projected oil and gas GHG emissions reductions from demonstration projects and replications.

T 3.3
Annual GHG emissions reductions of 1.5-2.5 Mt/year by 2030

AR  3.3
No actual results available yet as the program was only launched in 2016 with calls for proposal closing fall 2016. Funding for projects started in the 4th quarter of 2016–17.

ER 4
Canada’s international commitments regarding climate change, clean energy, and climate financing are strengthened and progressing towards their respective targets.

PI 4.1.1
Percentage of Canada’s stated climate change objectives met or mostly met through both international negotiations and agreements

T 4.1.1
70%

AR 4.1
Over 70% of Canadian objectives were met or mostly met through international negotiations and agreements.

NRCan officials advanced Canada’s clean energy and climate change goals through the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and other international fora:

  • Supported the achievement of a clear commitment by all countries to advance the implementation of the Paris Agreement, including through advancing negotiations of technology issues;
  • Advanced collaborative work on clean energy technologies through the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) by joining four additional clean energy initiatives under this forum.

NRCan officials advanced Canada’s clean energy and climate change goals though the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and other international fora. For example, NRCan

  • Supported the achievement of a clear commitment by all countries to advance the implementation of the Paris Agreement, including though various streams of technical work.
  • Ensured that Canada’s forest-related objectives were advanced under the UNFCCC.
  • Provided forest-related input to Canada’s Mid-Century, Long-Term, Low-Greenhouse Gas Development Strategy, submitted to the UNFCCC (November 2016) as required by the Paris Agreement.

ER 4
Canada’s international commitments regarding climate change, clean energy, and climate financing are progressing towards their respective targets.

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

T 4.1.3
Engagement on shared initiatives

AR 4.1.3
Under collaboration on shared energy objectives, 12 projects have been completed and 6 projects are ongoing.

Transport Canada

 

ER 1.2
Existing regulations and the development and implementation of upcoming policies, programs and regulations have contributed to emissions reductions, and attainment of Canada's NDC

PI 1.2.9*
Percentage of aviation sector regulatory instruments that are aligned with domestic legislation or international standards

T 1.2.9*
100% by March 31, 2017

AR 1.2.9*
100%

 

PI 1.2.10*
Percentage of marine sector regulatory instruments that are aligned with domestic legislation or international standards

T 1.2.10*
100% by March 31, 2017

AR 1.2.10*
85% - Transport Canada will also update regulations for a new data collection system on fuel consumption adopted by the International Maritime Organization in October 2016, and update some of the technical standards for Nitrogen Oxides emissions from large yachts.

83% based on deficiencies observed (deficiencies are mostly minor).

 

PI 1.2.11*
Compliance with vessel emissions regulations pertaining to the marine sector regulatory initiative

T 1.2.11*
100% by March 31, 2017

AR 1.2.11*
83% based on deficiencies observed (deficiencies are mostly minor).

 

PI 1.2.12*
Number of research and development projects under the marine sector regulatory initiative that identify potential technological solutions or establish that technologies are not feasible

T 1.2.12*
90% of projects advanced to a higher Technology Readiness Level or demonstrate that technology is not feasible

AR 1.2.12*
100%

 

PI 1.2.13*
Number of industry/academia and government collaborations related to technology development under the marine sector regulatory initiative

T 1.2.13*
70% of projects have collaboration with other relevant stakeholders

AR 1.2.13*
60% - Result slightly below target as we focused on market study and literature reviews of technologies that were completed with one partner instead of multiple partners.

 

PI 1.2.14*
Number of voluntary emission reduction agreements developed under the rail sector regulatory initiative

T 1.2.14*
One by March 31, 2017

T 1.2.14*
In 2015, the Memorandum of Understanding with the Railway Association of Canada was extended by one year to cover the 2011-2016 period.

 

PI 1.2.15*
Number of rail sector regulations developed

T 1.2.15*
One by March 31, 2017

AR 1.2.15*
Locomotive Emission Regulations were published in Canada Gazette, Part I in June 2016. Formal stakeholder comments were reviewed and proposed Regulations were modified in preparation for final publication in Canada Gazette Part II.

 

PI 1.2.16*
Number of research and development projects under the rail sector regulatory initiative that identify potential technological solutions or establish that technologies are not feasible

T 1.2.16*
90% of projects advanced to a higher Technology Readiness
Level or demonstrate that technology is not feasible

AR 1.2.16*
100%

 

PI 1.2.17*
Number of industry/academia and government collaborations under the rail sector regulatory initiative related to technology development

T 1.2.17*
70% of projects have collaboration with other relevant stakeholders

AR 1.2.17*
78%

 

PI 1.2.18*
Pourcentage of vehicle GHG emission regulation instruments that are aligned with domestic legislation or international standards

T 1.2.18*
100% by March 31, 2017

AR 1.2.18*
100%

 

PI 1.2.19*
Change in transportation emissions intensity as measured in grams per unit of activity (e.g.: tonnes-km, passenger-km) under the support to the vehicle GHG emissions regulations

T 1.2.19*
March 31, 2020 – Continuous improvement in emissions intensity

Note: it will only be possible to set an absolute value once the transportation sector’s share of the Government of Canada’s reduce targets are established and published

AR 1.2.19*
From 2005 to 2014 (latest year for which data is available):

  • GHG emissions intensity decreased by 13% for passenger transportation, not including off-road equipment
  • GHG emissions intensity increased by 6% for freight transportation, due mainly to the increasing use of trucks to move goods

 

PI 1.2.20*
Number of technologies/ vehicles tested/evaluated under the ecoTECHNOLOGY for vehicles program

T 1.2.20*
Greater than or equal to five by March 31, 2017

AR 1.2.20*
100% achieved – 23 testing and evaluation projects were delivered by the ecoTECHNOLOGY for Vehicles program in 2016–17

 

PI 1.2.21*
Clean transportation technologies implemented by users under the shore power technology for ports program

T 1.2.21*
10 technologies by March 31, 2017

(Target shared with the Truck Reservation System Program)

AR 1.2.21*
15 technologies implemented: of these, under the Shore Power Technology for Ports program, four projects have been completed and three projects are currently under construction.

 

PI 1.2.22*
Clean transportation technologies implemented by users under the truck reservation system program

T 1.2.22*
10 technologies by March 31, 2017

(Target shared with the Shore Power Technology for Ports Program)

AR 1.2.22*
15 technologies implemented: of these, under the Truck Reservation System program, seven projects have been completed and one project is in progress with its completion expected by March 31, 2018.

ER 2.1
Adaptation measures have been identified to address climate change

PI 2.1.8*
Number of: analyses, assessments and research reports performed on specific northern transportation infrastructure, technologies and operations; tools and technologies evaluated and/or developed for the adaptation of transportation infrastructure and operations to climate change

T 2.1.8*
5 by March 31, 2017

AR 2.1.8*
6

Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada

 

ER 1.2
Existing regulations and the development and implementation of upcoming policies, programs and regulations have contributed to emissions reductions, and attainment of Canada’s NDC

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

T 1.2.7
40,000 litres of diesel fuel reduced (resulting in approx. 109 tonnes of CO2 emissions reductions) by March 31, 2018.

AR 1.2.7
Reporting will begin in 2017–2018.

ER 2.1
Adaptation measures have been identified to address climate change

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

T 2.1.5
50% of completed risk and adaptation assessments by First Nations communities or by territorial governments and northern Indigenous communities identify adaptation measures by March 31, 2019

AR 2.1.5
Reporting will begin in 2017–2018.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

ER 2.1
Adaptation measures have been identified to address climate change

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

T 2.1.2
25% of relevant federal programs

AR 2.1.2
60% of DFO Program Alignment Architecture programs have considered climate change adaptation in decision making and delivery of programs and have identified adaptation measures in their plans, strategies and reports, projects

Health Canada

ER 2.1
Adaptation measures have been identified to address climate change

PI 2.1.4
HECSB - Percentage of health regions5 implementing evidence-based adaptation measures to protect health from extreme heat.

T.2.1.4
40% of Health Regions in Canada

AR 2.1.4
48% of Health Regions in Canada as of March 31, 2017.

 

PI 2.1.1
FNIHB - Percentage of targeted stakeholders who have received Clean Growth and Climate Change funding that identify adaptation measures in their plans, strategies, reports and projects.

T2.1.1c
100% of Indigenous organizations or communities that have received Clean Growth and Climate Change funding have identified adaptation measures in their plans, strategies, reports and projects

AR 2.1.1c
The target listed is intended for the end of the program cycle; therefore results pertaining to this indicator are not currently available. Progress towards this target in 2016–17 include:

  • Expanding the Climate Change Health Adaptation Program to include programming south of the 60th parallel, which will provide future funding opportunities for community-driven research and adaptation strategies that are specific to the needs of southern First Nations’ communities.
  • Engaging with Indigenous communities, Tribal Councils and national organizations, through a series of workshops/ webinars to identify and prioritize key health risks associated with climate change such as food security, mental health, and impacts from extreme weather events like flooding, forest fires and storms. These sessions were held in 16 locations across the country, engaging participants from both the northern and southern components of the Climate Change and Health Adaptation Program.

Public Health Agency of Canada

Development and implementation of the Federal Framework on Lyme Disease (in accordance with the Act).

# of resources related to Lyme disease and vector-borne diseases developed.

# of enhancements to surveillance system

2 resources related to Lyme diseases and/or vector-borne diseases in-development or developed.

1 enhancement to surveillance system (revised FPT case definition).

Predicted results include:

  • Draft Federal Framework on Lyme disease, involving a number of federal departments, shared with partners and stakeholders for feedback (Fall 2016)
  • Revised FPT case definitions for Lyme disease surveillance (Fall 2016)

Updated Agency information on Lyme disease, when necessary.

Positions staffed, augmented laboratory-based surveillance for ticks, and human cases of vector-borne diseases, is under way;

Risk modelling projects on mosquito-borne disease transmission and importation underway; systematic reviews to inform guidelines on vector-borne disease control are under way.

February 2017: Posted the draft Federal Framework on Lyme Disease for consultation

February 2017: Published updated surveillance case definition for Lyme disease.

May 2017: Posted the Federal Framework on Lyme Disease

Enhanced tick surveillance, and risk mapping across central and Eastern Canada.

Standards of Council Canada

ER 2.1
Adaptation measures have been identified to address climate change

PI 2.1.6
Percentage of proposed standards have been completed

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

AR 2.1.6
Reporting against this indicator will be available in 2019.

Global Affairs Canada

ER 4
Canada's international commitments regarding climate change, clean energy, and climate financing are strengthened and progressing towards their respective targets

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

T 4.1.1
Negotiations: 70% by March 2017

AR 4.1.1
100%

Notes:

5 This is a qualitative indicator and target.  ECCC does not currently have an indicator which adequately captures how its foundational science, monitoring and inventory data support decision making.  This outcome is thus expressed with the best available information.  ECCC will continue to refine this type of indicator for future submissions.
6 The Wind Power Production Incentive ended in March 2017.
7 A health region refers to administrative areas defined by the provincial ministries of health.  There are a total of 112 Health Regions across the country (Statistics Canada, 2015)

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