Action plan for contaminated sites
The Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (FCSAP) started in 2005. Its objective is to reduce risks to the environment and human health from federal contaminated sites and associated federal financial liabilities, focusing on the highest priority sites. Since 2005, the Government of Canada has approved $7.18 billion in funding for the program, including $1.48 billion in Budget 2024 for Phase V (2025 to 2030).
FCSAP helps federal departments, agencies, and consolidated Crown corporations (together called custodians) that are responsible for federal contaminated sites to assess, remediate or put in place measures to reduce risks. These actions reduce risks to the environment and to human health. The cost of managing the sites is shared between FCSAP and the custodians.
The focus of FCSAP has changed over time to increase the effectiveness of the program and support government priorities. The program supports several government priorities including building safer, healthier communities, advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, mitigating the impacts of climate change, and responsible fiscal management.
In FCSAP Phase V (2025 to 2030), custodians will continue to address the highest risk sites, as well of other sites in areas where Indigenous Peoples, racialized, and low-income Canadians live. In Phase IV (2019-2024), the program eligibility expanded to allow more sites to be addressed that may impact Indigenous Peoples living on reserves or in Northern communities.
Since 2005, remediation has been done at about 3,000 sites and assessment at about 11,000 sites across Canada. It is estimated that 27,400 private sector jobs in construction and environmental industry sectors were created due to FCSAP since its start.
Opportunities for contracts associated with FCSAP are listed on CanadaBuys.gc.ca, the Government of Canada's open procurement information service.