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Report on Plans and Priorities 2010-11

Electronic Information on Program Sub-activities and Program Sub-sub-activities

 

The following tables provide information on each of the program sub-activities and program sub-sub-activities identified in DFO's Program Activity Architecture. These activities are listed by the program activity and strategic outcome to which they contribute. Information on these program activities and strategic outcomes is provided in Section 2 of the 2010-11 Report on Plans and Priorities. By working to achieve the expected results outlined below, DFO is making progress toward achieving results at the program activity and strategic outcome levels, and therefore toward fulfilling its mandate.

 

Strategic Outcome: Safe and Accessible Waterways

Program Activity: Canadian Coast Guard

Program Sub-activity: Aids to Navigation

Financial Resources ($ millions) Human Resources (FTEs)
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
15.9 16.6 15.5 205 205 205
Expected Result Performance Indicator Target
Aids to Navigation systems and information facilitate safe and expeditious movement of maritime traffic Number of ships other than pleasure crafts involved in a marine accident due to striking (maintenance of a 5-year average) <80
Operational short-range aids to navigation systems Percentage of time an aid has been operating properly versus time it was expected to be operational (mission time), over a 3-year average 99%
Operational long-range aids to navigation systems Percentage of time DGPS signal is available versus time it was expected to operational (mission time) 99%
Provision of navigation safety information that affects nautical charts and publications Percentage of on time publications of the monthly Notice of Mariners (NOTMARs) (12 editions) 100%

 

Program Sub-activity: Waterways Management

Financial Resources ($ millions) Human Resources (FTEs)
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
6.2 6.1 6.0 41 41 41
Expected Result Performance Indicator Target
Waterways management and information help ensure accessibility of main commercial shipping channels and contribute to their safe use Maintenance of a 5-year average for the number of ships other than pleasure crafts involved in a marine accident due to a grounding. <111
Dredging of the Canadian portions of the Great Lakes connecting Channels and St. Lawrence River maintained and managed (within Level of Service/Service Standards) Percentage of number of kilometres of channel dredged vs. planned (Level of Service) 100%
Main commercial shipping channel bottoms surveyed (within LoS/SS) Percentage of number of kilometres of channels surveyed vs. planned. 100%
Water Level Forecasts (within LoS/SS) Percentage of on time provision of biweekly water level forecasts for the St-Lawrence 100%

 

Program Sub-activity: Marine Communication and Traffic Services

Financial Resources ($ millions) Human Resources (FTEs)
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
47.9 47.7 47.6 436 436 436
Expected Result Performance Indicator Target
Safety of life at sea, efficient movement of shipping, and provision of essential information to mariners. Number of ships other than pleasure crafts involved in a marine accident due to a collision (based on a five year average). 17
Responses to distress and safety calls and coordination of SAR communications (within LoS/SS). Number of calls received requesting assistance, based on benchmark of a 5-year average. 7,750
Screening and issuance of Vessel/traffic clearances to ships of 500 tons - gross tonnage or more entering Canadian waters (Great Lakes not included) (within LoS/SS). Number of offshore clearances issued, based on benchmark of a 5-year average. 13,550
Issue Navigational Warnings Number of Notices to Shipping issued, based on benchmark of a 5-year average. 13,000

 

Program Sub-activity: Icebreaking Services

Financial Resources ($ millions) Human Resources (FTEs)
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
7.5 7.4 7.4 15 15 15
Expected Result Performance Indicator Target
Informed, safe and timely movement of maritime traffic through and around ice-covered waters is facilitated. Number of ships other than pleasure crafts damaged by ice (maintain a 5-year average) 12
Icebreaking Operations: vessels escorted, harbours and channels broken out, ice jams prevented, fuel and dry cargo delivered to northern settlements Percentage of icebreaking operations provided within LoS/SS. 100%
Provision of ice-related information during ice seasons Number of ice charts produced (within LoS/SS) Specific targets to be determined, in coordination with Environment Canada (CIS) through the IISPA (a 5-year agreement)
Re-supply of Northern communities for which there is no commercial service Percentage of CCG northern re-supply cargo (in metric tones) delivered, as requested in the agreements with Nunavut and Environment Canada, compared to the Fleet Operations plan 100%

Program Sub-activity: Search and Rescue Services

Financial Resources ($ millions) Human Resources (FTEs)
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
22.2 21.8 21.8 175 175 175
Expected Result Performance Indicator Target
Prevention of loss of life and injury Percentage of lives saved vs. lives at-risk. ≥90% (This figure represents an operational benchmark, while the target - although operationally unattainable - is that CCG saves 100% of lives at risk.)

 

Program Sub-sub-activity: Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary

Financial Resources ($ millions) Human Resources (FTEs)
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
Financial and human resource information is not available at this level;
resources are included in the total for the Search and Rescue Services Program Sub-activity level.
Expected Result Performance Indicator Target
Maintain capacity to respond to SAR taskings. Maintain the benchmark number of CCGA members. 4,266
Maintain the benchmark number of CCGA vessels. 1,209
Support to CCG SAR activities Percentage of Maritime SAR incidents in which CCGA participated. 25%

 

Program Sub-sub-activity: Coast Guard Search and Rescue

Financial Resources ($ millions) Human Resources (FTEs)
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
Financial and human resource information is not available at this level;
resources are included in the total for the Search and Rescue Services Program Sub-activity level.
Expected Result Performance Indicator Target
Coordination of Maritime SAR incidents. Number of cases managed by Maritime SAR Program through the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre and the Maritime Rescue Sub-Centres, based on a benchmark of a 4-year average. 6,200
Search and rescue alerting, responding and aiding activities using public and private resources. Percentage of primary SAR vessels meeting reaction time of 30 minutes or less for maritime incidents 99%

 

Program Sub-activity: Environmental Response Services

Financial Resources ($ millions) Human Resources (FTEs)
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
15.1 15.6 15.0 86 86 86
Expected Result Performance Indicator Target
Economic, environmental and public safety impacts of marine pollution incidents are minimized (by investigating, assessing and responding to all reported cases of marine pollution incidents). Percentage of reported ship-source spills where CCG acted as On-scene Commander, Federal Monitoring Agency or Resource Agency. 100%
CCG managed spill responses. Number of CCG responses to marine pollution incidents as On-scene Commander (OSC) (South of 60), based on a benchmark. 620
Number of CCG responses to marine pollution incidents as On-scene Commander (OSC) (Arctic Coverage Area; North of 60) 10
Monitoring of private sector response. Number of CCG responses to marine pollution incidents as On-scene Commander (OSC) (Arctic Coverage Area; North of 60), based on a benchmark. 470
Provision of expertise and resources to OGD and organizations Number of CCG responses as Resource Agency, based on a benchmark. 140

 

Program Sub-activity: Maritime Security

Financial Resources ($ millions) Human Resources (FTEs)
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
10.8 11.3 8.6 14 14 14
Expected Result Performance Indicator Target
Enhanced awareness of vessel movements within and approaching Canada's Exclusive Economic Zone. Availability of Long Range Vessel Identification and Tracking (LRIT) data feed from Canada's National Data Centre. Under development (LRIT system will begin operations in 2009-10)
Enhanced presence on Canadian waters. Percentage of total number of fleet operational days versus planned. 100%
Provision of CCG maritime traffic information to Marine Security Operations Centres Percentage of operational time versus total time to supply CCG maritime vessel traffic information, for usage at Marine Security Operations Centres. 99.7%
Vessel support for the joint RCMP/CCG Marine Security Enforcement Teams program and any other vessels delivering maritime security support Percentage of MSET patrols/service delivered vs. service planned, as per the Fleet Operations Plan. 100%

 

Program Sub-activity: Fleet Operational Readiness

Financial Resources ($ millions) Human Resources (FTEs)
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
458.3 513.0 508.7 2,747 2,747 2,747
Expected Result Performance Indicator Target
Safe and secure, effective and efficient provision of CCG fleet services for the Government of Canada Percentage of service delivered vs. service planned for all programs (with a tolerance zone of 10%). 100%
Number of hazardous occurrences, as per the safety management system, based on a 4-year average. 207
Operational Fleet Days delivered for:
  • CCG maritime services (Icebreaking, Search and Rescue, Aids to Navigation, Environmental Response, etc.);
  • DFO Science and Conservation and Protection program requirements;
  • Other federal government departments and agencies' needs.
 Number of operational days of programming assigned to a CCG client. 100%
Fleet Renewal — Major CCG Fleet vessel acquisition Percentage of major capital project milestones attained. 100%
CCG Fleet Assets are reliable to deliver CCG/OGD Programs Percentage of days of planned availability/days of actual availability (availability is measured in the number of days on program) 95%

 

Program Sub-activity: Life-cycle Asset Management Services

Financial Resources ($ millions) Human Resources (FTEs)
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
139.9 138.7 138.3 1,004 1,004 1,004
Expected Result Performance Indicator Target
CCG Programs/Services are operational within acceptable targets. Percentage of Service Level Agreements met. 95%
CCG Major Capital Asset Acquisition (non-Fleet) Percentage of major capital projects milestones achieved on schedule 90%
Re-investment rate into CCG non-fleet Asset base (rolling three year average) 5%
CCG Non-Fleet Assets Maintenance [i.e., Aids to Navigation and MCTS] Percentage of program/service days delivered as per SLA, as influenced by maintenance. 95%

 

Program Sub-activity: Coast Guard College

Financial Resources ($ millions) Human Resources (FTEs)
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
8.8 10.6 10.6 114 114 114
Expected Result Performance Indicator Target
CCG has qualified Marine Professionals Percentage of target delivered versus planned, as set out in the CCG HR Plan. 100%
Qualified personnel. Graduates of Coast Guard Officer Training Plan (CGOTP) Number of graduates (officers) 23
Trained personnel. Certification training for MCTS Officers Percentage of courses delivered/courses planned 100%
Trained personnel. Professional development training (MMET/ER/SAR) Percentage of courses delivered/courses planned, in conjunction with Program Managers 100%

 

Program Activity: Science for Safe and Accessible Waterways

Program Sub-activity: Navigational Products and Services

Financial Resources ($ millions) Human Resources (FTEs)
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
28.6 28.2 31.6 288 288 288
Expected Result Performance Indicator Target
Accessible navigational products and information Percentage of time that orders from authorized dealers are filled within 5 business days Distribute products within 5 business days of receipt of order 95% of the time
Percentage of time that responses to CHS info inquiries are provided within 5 business days Reply to CHS Info inquiries within 5 business days 85% of the time
Up-to-date navigational products Average length of time to issue Notices to Mariners (NtM) by the the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) upon receiving source (updated) information Release within 4 months
Average length of time between the release of NtM and the release of update messages Release within 1 month of each other
National average time to synchronize new editions of paper charts with their electronic counterpart — electronic navigational charts (ENCs) Release within 3 months of each other

 

Program Sub-activity: Territorial Delineation

Financial Resources ($ millions) Human Resources (FTEs)
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
10.3 4.1 0.8 9 9 9
Expected Result Performance Indicator Target
Accessible tidal and water level information for Canada's waterways Percent of time that national Tides Currents and Water Level website is available Website available 24/7 95% of the time
Percent of Great Lakes water level stations that reinstate tele-announcing service within 2 business days Tele-announcing service for the Great Lakes water level information is re-instated 95% of the time within 2 business days of reporting a problem
Data on tide and water level Percent of time that real-time tide and water-level gauges are functioning and transmitting data To be determined
Validation of West Coast tsunami forecasts Percent of time Pacific tsunami warning gauges are operational To be determined

 

Strategic Outcome: Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture

 

Program Activity: Fisheries and Aquaculture Management

Program Sub-activity: Fisheries Resource Management

Financial Resources ($ millions) Human Resources (FTEs)
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
72.8 75.1 64.2 439 456 454
Expected Result Performance Indicator Target
Conservation of major stocks Percentage of major stocks where the harvest rate or harvest level is at or below the removal reference Baseline of 35.3% with target of 4% increase to 36.7% for 2010 and additional 3% increase to 37.8% for 2011
Stakeholder participation in harvest decision-making processes Year over year maintenance and improvement in stakeholder participation, as evidenced by the participation index Baseline of 5.8/10 with target increase of 2% to 5.9/10 for 2010 and additional 3% increase to 6.1/10 for 2011
Stable access and allocation arrangement in the fishery Percentage of major stocks with stabilized sharing arrangements Baseline of 86.3% with target increase to 92.2% for 2010 and 94.1% for 2011
Integrated Fishery Management Plans Percentage of major stocks with current Integrated Fishery Management Plans Baseline of 56.9% with target increase of 8% to 61.4% in 2010 and additional 5% increase to 64.5% in 2011

 

Program Sub-activity: Aboriginal Policy and Governance

Financial Resources ($ millions) Human Resources (FTEs)
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
118.0 111.5 61.0 123 123 123
Expected Result Performance Indicator Target
Aboriginal groups have the capacity to participate in aquatic resource and oceans management Percentage of eligible Aboriginal groups under a co-management relationship or arrangement 90%
Aboriginal communities actively participate in integrated commercial fisheries Number of Aboriginal groups active in the communal commercial fisheries 105
Co-management provisions in agreements Number of co-management agreements by program activity 30-33 AAROM;
135 AFS; 60 AFSAR

 

Program Sub-sub-activity: Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy

Financial Resources ($ millions) Human Resources (FTEs)
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
Financial information is not available at this level; resources are included in the total for the Aboriginal Policy and Governance Program Sub-activity level. 59 59 59
Expected Result Performance Indicator Target
Aboriginal communities have the capacity to participate in the management of their own fisheries Number of Aboriginal Fisheries Authorities with an Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy agreement. 250 Aboriginal organizations or 135 agreements
Number of Aboriginal groups issued a communal license for FSC and/or communal commercial fisheries purposes *to be clarified 300
Annual Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy agreements signed Number of signed Aboriginal Fishery Strategy agreements 135 agreements

 

Program Sub-sub-activity: Aboriginal Aquatic Resources and Oceans Management

Financial Resources ($ millions) Human Resources (FTEs)
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
Financial information is not available at this level; resources are included in the total for the Aboriginal Policy and Governance Program Sub-activity level. 0 0 0
Expected Result Performance Indicator Target
Aboriginal groups have the capacity to participate in aquatic resouce and oceans management at a broad watershed or ecosystem level Number of watershed/ecosystem-based Aboriginal Aquatic Resources and Oceans Management organizations 30-33 AAROM organizations
AAROM contribution agreements signed Number of AAROM agreements 30 contribution agreements
AAROM communal commercial access opportunities are acquired Number of license packages acquired through AAROM programming 8 license packages

 

Program Sub-sub-activity: Policy and Governance

Financial Resources ($ millions) Human Resources (FTEs)
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
Financial information is not available at this level; resources are included in the total for the Aboriginal Policy and Governance Program Sub-activity level. 21 21 21
Expected Result Performance Indicator Target
Aboriginal groups are involved in the conservation and protection of aquatic species at risk Number of Aboriginal groups recipient of SAR programming 45 eligible organizations
Support for the Treaty Negotiation process Number of Treaty Negotiations with Active Fisheries Table 14 Active Tables

 

Program Sub-sub-activity: Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative

Financial Resources ($ millions) Human Resources (FTEs)
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
Financial information is not available at this level; resources are included in the total for the Aboriginal Policy and Governance Program Sub-activity level. 0 0 0
Expected Result Performance Indicator Target
To develop sound fisheries management and governance practice as an integral part of developing successful Commercial Fishing Enterprises (CFEs) for First Nations affected by the Marshall decision in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and the Gaspé. Number of eligible First Nations participating in the AICFI program 30 First Nations
Signed Contribution Agreements Number of eligible First Nations who have completed an AICFI Commercial Fisheries Enterprise Business Development Plan 20 eligible First Nations have completed an AICFI CFE BDP; 25 eligible First Nations have completed an AICFI CFE BDP
Aggregate Bodies established Percentage of First Nations communities who are represented in the co-management of the integrated commercial fishery by an Aggregate Body - Commercial Fisheries Liaison Coordinator 100

 

Program Sub-sub-activity: Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative

Financial Resources ($ millions) Human Resources (FTEs)
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
Financial information is not available at this level; resources are included in the total for the Aboriginal Policy and Governance Program Sub-activity level. 12 12 12
Expected Result Performance Indicator Target
To increase First Nations participation in Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries while contributing to Pacific fisheries reforms needed to strengthen resource sustainability and industry viability First Nations hold, manage and operate Commercial Fishing Enterprises (CFEs), licenses and quota; New fisheries management approaches are implemented in Pacific fisheries $115M in license and quota value is transferred to established First Nations CFEs; New approaches are developed for three Pacific salmon fisheries
Signed Agreements for First Nations to participate in the commercial fishery Number of signed Agreements that support the development of appropriate First Nations CFE business management structures, practices and associated business plans 10 or more
Fisheries with enhanced accountability to support effective fisheries management Number of fisheries with robust accountability for decision-making 12 fisheries with strategies in place and demonstrated progress
Bi-lateral and multi-lateral co-management mechanisms in place Number of co-management structures A co-management structure for each fishery plus at least one regionally based structure

 

Program Sub-activity: Salmonid Enhancement Program

Financial Resources ($ millions) Human Resources (FTEs)
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
30.0 30.0 29.9 212 212 212
Expected Result Performance Indicator Target
Enhancing salmon to help rebuild vulnerable salmon populations and facilitate harvest opportunities. Number of fisheries targeting enhanced populations - as described in the Integrated Fishery Management Plans (IFMP) and in accordance with IFMP consultations 67 fisheries (subject to IFMP/consultations)
Public is aware of the importance of conserving and protecting salmon and its habitat and actively participates in stewardship activities Maintain current support/exposure in number of volunteers and students participating in salmon enhancement program-supported stewardship activities ∼10,000 volunteers + 7500 students
Fish habitat is improved and restored to help rebuild and sustain salmon populations Maintain multi-year average of square meters of newly created and restored salmon habitat from SEP supported restoration projects (current year) 160,000 m2
Fish production from hatcheries and managed spawning channels Number of juvenile salmon released from hatcheries and managed spawning channels 579.7M from 22 major DFO hatcheries + 21 CEDP hatcheries + 27 designated Public Involvement hatcheries
Community involvement and public education programs Maintain current support and exposure in number of community projects and schools supported ∼350 community-based projects and ∼1800 schools in 50 districts
Fish production from enhanced and restored fish habitat Maintain multi-year average of number of habitat improvement projects supported by salmon enhancement program ∼60 projects (subject to funding from partners)

 

Program Sub-activity: International Fisheries Conservation

Financial Resources ($ millions) Human Resources (FTEs)
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
7.4 7.4 7.4 22 22 22
Expected Result Performance Indicator Target
International instruments/Agreements that Protect Shared Fish Stocks that meet Canadian objectives Percentage of Canadian objectives that have been met 60%
Broad and constructive relationships with international partners based upon common goals and strategies Percentage of agreements and alliances maintained with partners 100%
Compliance by foreign states with international fishing instruments Number of total citations in NAFO and other RFMOs, and follow-up by flag states Increase in total number of citations no more than 3%
Negotiating positions and strategies for international meetings that advance Canadian objectives Percentage approval of negotiation positions and strategies by senior DFO officials and the Minister 100%

 

Program Sub-activity: Conservation and Protection

Financial Resources ($ millions) Human Resources (FTEs)
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
108.2 108.2 129.0 752 758 758
Expected Result Performance Indicator Target
Compliance with legislation and regulations and management measures by those groups or individuals carrying out various activities that are subject to the above and from whom we are seeking improved compliance. This collection of persons is referred to as the Regulated Community Rate of compliance by Act and work element Maintain rate of compliance within 5% of 2008-09 levels
Year over year improvement in compliance and enforcement to support sustainable fisheries, as evidenced in growth of the compliance and enforcement index (Part of the sustainability index) Establish a compliance index as a baseline for the commercial fisheries based on compliance and enforcement component of Sustainability index. 2% increase in 2010-11 and again in 2011-12.
Effective compliance deterrents Rate of enforcement actions to violations detected by work element Maintain rates of enforcement actions to violations detected within 5% of 2008-09 levels by work element
Education and shared stewardship Number of contact hours, by target group Maintain number of contact hours within 5% of 2008-09 levels
Monitoring, control and surveillance Number of hours of patrol coverage, by platform (domestic and international) and work element Maintain level of coverage committed to in fisheries compliance management plans and other strategic compliance plans
Major case/Special Investigations Number of hours and type of enforcement action on major case Maintain number of hours on major cases within 5% of 2008-09 levels

 

Program Sub-activity: Aquaculture

Financial Resources ($ millions) Human Resources (FTEs)
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
13.7 13.8 13.8 45 64 64
Expected Result Performance Indicator Target
Public confidence in governance of aquaculture and in its sustainable development and environmental stewardship Level of stakeholder and Canadian confidence in aquaculture governance and sustainable development gauged through ongoing consultations Current 73%
Target 75%
Growing, competitive, market-focused industry with good sustainable environmental and social performance Industry and other stakeholder's level of investment in Innovation and Market Access/Certification initiatives. Increased investment through Aquaculture Innovation & Market Access Program (AIMAP) funding ratio of 1 to 4 (program to other sources) and other DFO initiatives
Frameworks, programs, policies, regulations, strategic information, sector strategies and advice on aquaculture Number of new/revised programs, policies, publications, databases, strategies or regulatory amendments. Signed contribution agreements. 25 AIMAP projects funded. First release of Reporting to Canadians on Aquaculture Sustainability. Sector Strategies published.

 

Program Activity: Science for Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture

Program Sub-activity: Fisheries Resources

Financial Resources ($ millions) Human Resources (FTEs)
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
80.2 80.1 79.4 569 569 564
Expected Result Performance Indicator Target
Decision-makers have science information to manage fisheries resources Percentage of requests for science advice on fisheries resources, approved by senior management, that are completed 90%
Percentage of publications for each completed CSAS request on fisheries resources that is posted on the CSAS website 90%
The public has access to science information and advice on fisheries resources Number of documents on fisheries resources downloaded from the CSAS web site Maintain 5 year average (2006-11)
Science advice on stock status # of fish stocks for which science advice is provided Maintain 5 year average (2006-11)
# of CSAS publications on fish stocks that are posted on the CSAS web site Maintain 5 year average (2006-11)
Number of publicly available products (non CSAS) on fish stocks completed by DFO Science Maintain 5 year average (2006-11)

 

Program Sub-activity: Aquatic Invasive Species

Financial Resources ($ millions) Human Resources (FTEs)
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
7.8 7.8 7.8 61 61 61
Expected Result Performance Indicator Target
Decision-makers have science information to manage aquatic invasive species Percentage of requests for science advice on aquatic invasive species, approved by senior management, that are completed 90%
Percentage of publications for each completed CSAS request on aquatic invasive species that is posted on the CSAS website 90%
The public has access to science information and advice on aquatic invasive species Number of documents on aquatic invasive species downloaded from the CSAS web site Maintain 5 year average (2006-11)
Science advice on aquatic invasive species Number of risk assessments on aquatic invasive species for which science advice is provided Maintain 5 year average (2006-11)
Number of CSAS publications on aquatic invasive species that are posted on the CSAS website Maintain 5 year average (2006-11)
Number of publicly available products (non CSAS) on aquatic invasive species that are completed by DFO Science Maintain 5 year average (2006-11)

 

Program Sub-activity: Aquatic Animal Health

Financial Resources ($ millions) Human Resources (FTEs)
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
5.8 5.8 5.8 52 52 52
Expected Result Performance Indicator Target
Decision-makers have science information to manage aquatic animal health Percentage of fish samples collected that were analyzed for presence of disease 100%
Number of publicly available products on aquatic animal health completed by DFO Science (other than CSAS publications) Maintain 5 year average (2006-11)
Diagnostic tools for disease identification Percentage of new molecular tests developed 100%
Percentage of bench diagnostic techniques validated 100%
Percentage of field diagnostic techniques validated 100%
Quality controlled diagnostic labs Number of DFO diagnostic labs that are granted ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation 100%
Scientific research conducted, as required by CFIA (National Aquatic Animal Health Program) and DFO (departmental aquatic animal health information needs) % of completed research studies as required by CFIA and DFO 100%

 

Program Sub-activity: Sustainable Aquaculture Science

Financial Resources ($ millions) Human Resources (FTEs)
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
15.7 18.3 18.3 89 89 89
Expected Result Performance Indicator Target
Decision-makers have the science information to manage aquaculture Percentage of requests for science advice on sustainable aquaculture, approved by senior management, that are completed 90%
Percentage of publications for each completed CSAS request on sustainable aquaculture that is posted on the CSAS website 90%
The public has access to science information and advice on sustainable aquaculture Number of documents on sustainable aquaculture downloaded from the CSAS and DFO Science websites. Maintain 5 year average (2006-11)
Research projects on sustainable aquaculture Number of aquaculture research projects undertaken Maintain 5 year average (2006-11)
Number of CSAS publications on sustainable aquaculture that are posted on the CSAS web site Maintain 5 year average (2006-11)
Number of publicly available products (non CSAS) on sustainable aquaculture completed by DFO Science Maintain 5 year average (2006-11)

 

Program Sub-activity: Genomics and Biotechnology

Financial Resources ($ millions) Human Resources (FTEs)
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
3.8 3.8 3.8 30 30 30
Expected Result Performance Indicator Target
Decision-makers have science information to regulate fish products of biotechnology to protect aquatic environments and indirect human health Number of products/activities regulated by Environment Canada under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 New Substances Notification Regulations (Organisms) on the basis of risk assessments, completed by DFO Dependant on notifications submitted to Environment Canada under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 New Substances Notification Regulations (Organisms)
Decision-makers have science information to manage aquatic resources through the application of genomics and biotechnology tools Number of publicly available products on aquatic biotechnology and genomics research and development completed by DFO Science (including CSAS and other publications) Maintain 5 year average (2006-11)
Science information and advice on the regulation of fish products of biotechnology Number of regulatory products and processes completed for which science information and advice is provided (e.g., regulations, risk assessments, guidelines, compliance promotion materials, public consultations) Maintain current levels
Aquatic biotechnology and genomics research and development projects Number of aquatic biotechnology and genomics research and development projects undertaken Maintain current levels

 

Program Sub-activity: Science Renewal

Financial Resources ($ millions) Human Resources (FTEs)
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
26.7 30.9 38.3 126 126 126
Expected Result Performance Indicator Target
Awareness of DFO Science research Number of hits on the DFO Science feature stories Increase hits by 10%
Aquatic Science is relevant to the needs of Canadians Level of scientific production relative to Government of Canada and Departmental priorities Maintain 5 year average (2006-11)
Science feature stories on the DFO Science web site Number of DFO Science features stories posted on the DFO Science web site 25 stories per year

 

Strategic Outcome: Healthy and Productive Aquatic Ecosystems

 

Program Activity: Oceans Management

Program Sub-activity: Integrated Oceans Management

Financial Resources ($ millions) Human Resources (FTEs)
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
13.5 12.9 10.7 104 104 99
Expected Result Performance Indicator Target
DFO and its partners achieve sustainable development objectives (social, economic, environmental) identified in plans for the integrated management of ocean activities Percent of sustainable development objectives achieved for each plan 100%
Integrated Ocean Management Plans Number of Integrated Ocean Management plans 4 Integrated Ocean Management Plans

 

Program Sub-activity: Marine Conservation Tools

Financial Resources ($ millions) Human Resources (FTEs)
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
2.4 2.4 2.4 27 27 27
Expected Result Performance Indicator Target
Key marine ecosystem functions and structures are protected and conserved Percent compliance with Marine Protected Area regulations 100%
Percent of Marine Protected Area objectives achieved 100%
Designated Marine Protected Areas Number of Marine Protected Areas 8 new Marine Protected Areas

 

Program Activity: Habitat Management

Program Sub-activity: Conservation and Protection of Fish Habitat

Financial Resources ($ millions) Human Resources (FTEs)
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
32.3 31.8 28.9 334 334 332
Expected Result Performance Indicator Target
Partners and stakeholders are aware of and support fish habitat management objectives Number of provinces and territories that have integrated fish habitat protection objectives in their permitting system 13 provinces and territories
Number of industry associations and municipalities that have integrated fish habitat protection objectives in their best management practices 7 national resource industry associations and Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Advice provided to proponents on works and undertakings which have been referred to DFO Habitat Management Program for review Percent of referrals actioned 100%

 

Program Sub-activity: Environmental Assessments

Financial Resources ($ millions) Human Resources (FTEs)
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
10.4 7.1 5.7 80 80 72
Expected Result Performance Indicator Target
Environmental effects of regulatory decisions are considered in a timely manner before regulatory decisions are made under the Fisheries Act Average time to complete EA screenings from EA start date to course of action decision date Within 12 months for 80% of EA Screenings
Average time to complete EA Comprehensive studies from EA start date to EA determination Within 24 months from EA start date for 80% of EA Comprehensive studies
Completed Environmental Assessments Number of EAs completed As determined by the number of referrals that require EAs

 

Program Sub-activity: Habitat Program Services

Financial Resources ($ millions) Human Resources (FTEs)
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
14.9 14.8 13.4 100 100 99
Expected Result Performance Indicator Target
Improved coherence, transparency and accountability in decision making % of Habitat Management staff that complete mandatory training related to administration of the Habitat Management Program
  • 100% completed Habitat Management - 101 course
  • 100% completed Information Management - 101 course
Communications materials (Web-based media, In-the-Loop, Oceans articles) # of communication materials produced 15; In-the-Loop message (1), Oceans articles (2), Update completed for DFO Internet and/or Intranet Website (12)

 

Program Sub-activity: Aboriginal Inland Habitat Program

Financial Resources ($ millions) Human Resources (FTEs)
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
2.1 2.1 2.1 1 1 1
Expected Result Performance Indicator Target
Aboriginal groups in Quebec, Ontario and the Prairie provinces have the necessary capacity to contribute to the conservation and protection of fish and fish habitat and improvement of fish habitat Number of aggregates of Aboriginal Inland Habitat Organizations with Contribution Agreements 5
Aboriginal Inland Habitat contribution agreements Number of Aboriginal Inland Habitat Contribution Agreements 5

 

Program Activity: Species at Risk Management

Program Sub-activity: Protection of Species at Risk

Financial Resources ($ millions) Human Resources (FTEs)
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
6.6 6.6 5.4 42 42 42
Expected Result Performance Indicator Target
Endangered or threatened aquatic species are identified and legally protected to prevent them from becoming extinct. Percent of assessed aquatic species legally listed as being at risk under SARA 80% in 2010-11

100% in 2011-12
Sound scientific and socioeconomic information and analysis to support GIC listing decisions related to aquatic species at risk. Percent of DFO listing recommendations accepted by GIC 100%

 

Program Sub-activity: Recovery of Species at Risk

Financial Resources ($ millions) Human Resources (FTEs)
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
1.0 1.0 0.2 42 42 42
Expected Result Performance Indicator Target
Recovery measures for aquatic species at risk, as identified in the Species at Risk Act, are developed and implemented Percent of recovery strategies, action plans and management plans for aquatic species at risk developed and implemented within legislated timelines 100%
SARA mandated recovery planning documents developed and posted on the SARA Public Registry Percent of listed aquatic SAR with a recovery strategy, action plan or management plan in place 100%
SARA public recovery planning consultations with Aboriginal groups, NGOs, industry and other stakeholders. Percent of listed aquatic SAR for which public recovery planning consultations have taken place 100%

 

Program Sub-activity: Monitoring and Evaluation

Financial Resources ($ millions) Human Resources (FTEs)
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
15.4 16.0 8.5 21 21 21
Expected Result Performance Indicator Target
Population of aquatic species demonstrating progress towards recovery goals. Percent of listed aquatic species at risk for which population information is being collected and analyzed 100%
Monitoring and evaluation plans are developed for species with posted action plans. Percent of listed aquatic species at risk for which population data is being collected and analyzed. 100%

 

Program Activity: Science for Healthy and Productive Aquatic Ecosystems

Program Sub-activity: Fish Habitat Science

Financial Resources ($ millions) Human Resources (FTEs)
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
12.8 12.3 12.3 109 109 109
Expected Result Performance Indicator Target
Decision-makers have the science information to manage fish habitat Percentage of requests for science advice on fish habitat, approved by senior management, that are completed 90%
Percentage of publications for each completed CSAS request on fish habitat that is posted on the CSAS website 90%
The public has access to science information and advice on fish habitat Number of publications on fish habitat that are downloaded from the CSAS web site Maintain 5 year average (2006-11)
Publications and/or advisory documents produced on effects of human activities on aquatic fish habitat Number of CSAS publications on fish habitat that are posted on the DFO Science website 1 or more
Number of publicly available products on fish habitat completed by DFO Science (other than CSAS publications) 1 or more
Advice on effects of human activities on fish habitat Percent of Environmental Assessments reviewed 100%

 

Program Sub-activity: Aquatic Ecosystem Science

Financial Resources ($ millions) Human Resources (FTEs)
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
34.1 30.7 35.1 254 254 251
Expected Result Performance Indicator Target
Decision-makers have science information to manage aquatic ecosystems Percentage of requests for science advice on aquatic ecosystems, approved by senior management, that are completed 90%
Percentage of publications for each completed CSAS request on aquatic ecosystems that is posted on the CSAS website 90%
The public has access to science information and advice on aquatic ecosystems Number of documents on aquatic ecosystems downloaded from the CSAS web site Maintain 5 year average (2006-11)
Advice on state of marine aquatic ecosystems Number of CSAS publications on aquatic ecosystems that are posted on the DFO Science website Maintain 5 year average (2006-11)
Number of publicly available products on aquatic ecosystems completed by DFO Science (other than CSAS publications) Maintain 5 year average (2006-11)

 

Program Sub-activity: Ocean Climate

Financial Resources ($ millions) Human Resources (FTEs)
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
5.8 5.1 5.1 60 60 60
Expected Result Performance Indicator Target
Science community, policy and decision-makers, and the public have access to oceanographic and climate science datasets, information, and advice Number of requests for oceanographic and climate science information Maintain current status
Measures of oceanographic physical and biochemical parameters Amount and types of new information added to databases Maintain current status
Oceanographic and Climate Science research, interpretation and forecasting reports Number of scientific and technical publications and reports Maintain current status

 

Program Sub-activity: Species at Risk

Financial Resources ($ millions) Human Resources (FTEs)
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
3.3 3.3 3.2 68 68 67
Expected Result Performance Indicator Target
Decision-makers have science information to manage species at risk Percentage of requests for science advice on species at risk, approved by senior management, that are completed 90%
Percentage of publications for each completed CSAS request on species at risk that is posted on the CSAS website 90%
The public has access to science information and advice on species at risk Number of documents on species at risk downloaded from the CSAS web site Maintain 5 year average (2006-11)
Science advice on Species at Risk Number of species at risk for which peer reviewed science or science advice is provided Maintain 5 year average (2006-11)
Number of CSAS publications on species at risk that are posted on the DFO Science website Maintain 5 year average (2006-11)
Number of publicly available products on species at risk completed by DFO Science (other than CSAS publications) Maintain 5 year average (2006-11)

 

Internal Services: Supporting All Strategic Outcomes

 

Program Activity: Internal Services

  Financial Resources ($ millions) Human Resources (FTEs)
  2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
Program Sub-activity: Governance and Management Support
Management and Oversight 62.6 62.6 61.9 473 473 473
Communications 11.1 10.7 10.5 103 99 99
Legal 5.7 5.5 5.1 23 23 23
TOTAL 79.3 78.8 77.5 599 595 595
Program Sub-activity: Resource Management Services
Human Resource Management 26.5 26.4 26.1 333 333 333
Financial Management 25.2 25.9 25.1 252 252 252
Information Management 17.5 17.5 17.5 94 94 94
Information Technology 37.7 37.5 37.1 322 322 322
Travel and Other Administrative Services — — — — — —
TOTAL 106.9 107.4 105.7 1,001 1,001 1,001
Program Sub-activity: Asset Management Services
Real Property 160.1 112.4 112.1 244 244 243
Material 4.1 4.5 4.5 49 49 49
Acquisition 3.6 3.2 3.2 44 44 44
TOTAL 167.8 120.1 119.8 336 336 335
Date Modified: 2010-03-30

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