GOAL A - Healthy and productive aquatic ecosystems

Outcome A.1: Through the Environmental Process Modernization Plan, service delivery and effectiveness of fish habitat management is consistent with principles of sustainable development.

Outcome A.2: Aquatic species at risk are protected or on the way to recovery.

Outcome A.3: The introduction of aquatic invasive species is minimized and the impact of existing ones is remediated.

Outcome A.4: Marine activities are proactively managed and the health of Canada’s oceans is preserved in collaboration with stakeholders.

GOAL B - Safe and accessible waterways

Outcome B.1: Efficacy in ensuring an effective response to minimize adverse impacts of marine pollution incidents in Canadian waters is enhanced.

Outcome B.2: Small craft harbours operations are consistent with recognized Canadian and international environmental standards.

Outcome B.3: Implementation of a risk-based priority approach in providing up-to-date navigational information to mariners in a timely and efficient manner.

Outcome B.4: The right mix of electronic and conventional aids to navigation is obtained to meet the changing needs of mariners and to improve overall cost and eco-efficiencies.

GOAL C - Sustainable fisheries and aquaculture

Outcome C.1: A new fisheries management governance model is developed to meet the needs of an evolving industry, recognizing principles of sustainable development, as well as the precautionary and ecosystem approach.

Outcome C.2: A new aquaculture governance regime is developed.

Outcome C.3: Strengthened collaboration with Aboriginal groups contributing to sustainable Aboriginal communities

Outcome C.4: Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing and over-fishing are reduced through greater international cooperation on management, enforcement, and trade measures.

GOAL D - Environmentally sustainable operations and management

Outcome D.1: Environmental impacts are taken into consideration in DFO’s policies, plans and programs through the integration of a strategic environmental assessment (SEA) approach.

Outcome D.2: DFO staff members understand and are able to respond to environmental concerns as part of their daily work, including environmental compliance requirements when relevant.

Outcome D.3: The impact of climate change issues on departmental business is better understood.

Outcome D.4: A Canadian Coast Guard that better understands the environmental impact of its business and directs the operation and development of all assets in accordance with a set of industry leading standards and regulations.

Outcome D.5: Frameworks for action are developed to direct DFO’s environmental management, including storage tank systems, hazardous materials, and contaminated sites.

Outcome D.6: Vehicle gas emissions and maintenance costs are reduced by proper vehicle utilization.