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DFO’s planned Evaluation coverage over the next five fiscal years (2020-21 to 2024-25)

Name of the organization: Department of Fisheries and Oceans
Planning Year (Year 1): 2020-21
Number of Programs in the Program Inventory: 34
Total 2019-20 Planned Spending ($) from Departmental Plan: $3,301,994,743

Organization Contact: Andrea Cyr
Position: Director General, Planning, Results and Evaluation
Email: andrea.cyr@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Phone: 613-990-0041

Part A Five-Year Evaluation Schedule - Excluding Thematic Evaluations
Program
(from Program Inventory)
Last Evaluation of the Program (in whole or in part) and Fiscal Year approved or Never Evaluated Planned Evaluation in the next 5 years Date of planned evaluation approval
(fiscal year)
Program spending covered by the planned evaluation (based on 2020-21 amounts)
($)
2020-21 Total Planned Program spending (based on 2020-21 amounts)
($)
Comments
and
Rationale for not evaluating Program or spending
Reason for Evaluation Horizontal
Fisheries Management New Program / Never Evaluated Horizontal Evaluation of the Single Window Initiative 2020-21 $0 $55,057,031   Not applicable Horizontal - partner
Fisheries Management New Program / Never Evaluated Horizontal Evaluation of the Federal Leadership Towards Zero Plastic Waste in Canada 2021-22 $0     Commitment in TB submission (2021-22 completion) Horizontal - partner
Fisheries Management New Program / Never Evaluated Horizontal Evaluation of Funding Dedicated to the Southern Resident Killer Whale, North Atlantic Right Whale and St. Lawrence Estuary Beluga 2022-23 $0     Commitment in TB submission (2022-23 completion) Horizontal - lead
Fisheries Management Evaluation of the Integrated Fisheries Resource Management Program Activity: Commercial Fisheries, Recreational Fisheries & the Fisheries Science Collaborative Program (2011-12) Evaluation of Fisheries Management 2023-24 $55,057,031     Departmental Priority Non-horizontal
Aboriginal Programs and Treaties Evaluation of the Aboriginal Programs: Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy (AFS) and Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management (AAROM) (2018-19) Evaluation of the Aboriginal Programs: Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy and Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management 2023-24 $52,453,856 $502,636,155 The balance of the program spending is covered by the Thematic Evaluation of the Indigneous Commericial Fisheries Programs (AICFI, NICFI and PICFI), and the Thematic Evaluation of the Reconciliation Strategy. Required by the FAA Non-horizontal
Aquaculture Management New Program / Never Evaluated Evaluation of Fisheries and Aquaculture Clean Technology Adoption Program 2020-21 $5,959,389 $13,066,535 The balance of the program spending is covered by the Thematic Evaluation of Aquaculture. Required by the FAA Non-horizontal
Salmonid Enhancement New Program / Never Evaluated Horizontal Evaluation of Funding Dedicated to the Southern Resident Killer Whale, North Atlantic Right Whale and St. Lawrence Estuary Beluga 2022-23 $0 $31,468,153 Program spending is covered by the Thematic Evaluation of DFO's Investment in Support of Pacific Salmon. Commitment in TB submission (2022-23 completion) Horizontal - lead
International Engagement Evaluation of the International Engagement (2017-18);
Evaluation of the Certification and Market Access Program for Seals (2019-20)
N/A Not applicable $0 $9,889,388 International Engagement was last evaluated in 2017-18 and in 2019-20 through the Evaluation of the Certification and Market Access Program for Seals. Consultations did not identify program issues that need to be reassessed within the next five years.   Not Applicable
Small Craft Harbours Evaluation of the Small Craft Harbours Program (2012-13) Evaluation of Small Craft Harbours and CCG's Jetties and Wharves 2022-23 $99,386,368 $99,386,368   Centrally-led / requested Non-horizontal
Conservation and Protection New Program / Never Evaluated Horizontal Evaluation of Funding Dedicated to the Southern Resident Killer Whale, North Atlantic Right Whale and St. Lawrence Estuary Beluga 2022-23 $0 $124,121,555   Commitment in TB submission (2022-23 completion) Horizontal - lead
Conservation and Protection New Program / Never Evaluated Horizontal Evaluation of DFO's Impact Assessment Regulatory Program 2022-23 $0     Commitment in TB submission (2022-23 completion) Horizontal - partner
Conservation and Protection Evaluation of the Compliance and Enforcement Program (2015-16) Evaluation of Conservation and Protection 2024-25 $124,121,555     Not applicable Non-horizontal
Fish and Seafood Sector New Program / Never Evaluated N/A Not applicable $0 $104,506,197 This program will be evaluated by the Thematic Evaluation of the Fisheries Funds (Atlantic Fisheries Fund, BC Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund and the Quebec Fisheries Fund).   Not Applicable
Aquatic Animal Health Evaluation of Science Funding (2018-19);
Evaluation of the Aquatic Animal Health Program (2014-15)
N/A Not applicable $0 $5,019,480 This program will be evaluated by the Thematic Evaluation of Science Funding.   Not Applicable
Biotechnology and Genomics Horizontal Evaluation of the Genomics Research and Development Initiative (Led by NRC) (2016-17) Horizontal Evaluation of the Genomics Research and Development Initiative 2020-21 $2,668,814 $2,668,814   Not applicable Horizontal - partner
Biotechnology and Genomics New Program / Never Evaluated Horizontal Evaluation of the Single Window Initiative 2020-21 $0     Centrally-led / requested Horizontal - partner
Aquaculture Science Evaluation of the Sustainable Aquaculture Program (2017-18) Horizontal Evaluation of the Oceans Protection Plan 2023-24 $0 $9,384,254 Program spending will be covered by the Thematic Evaluation of Aquaculture. Commitment in TB submission (2023-24 completion) Horizontal - partner
Fisheries Science New Program / Never Evaluated Horizontal Evaluation of Funding Dedicated to the Southern Resident Killer Whale, North Atlantic Right Whale and St. Lawrence Estuary Beluga 2022-23 $0 $130,951,776 Program spending will be covered by the Thematic Evaluation of DFO's Oceans Protection Plan (Phase II). Commitment in TB submission (2022-23 completion) Horizontal - lead
Fisheries Science Evaluation of Science Funding (2018-19) Horizontal Evaluation of the Oceans Protection Plan 2023-24 $0     Commitment in TB submission (2023-24 completion) Horizontal - partner
Fisheries Economics and Statistics Evaluation of Economic Analysis and Statistics (2019-20) Horizontal Evaluation of the Single Window Initiative 2020-21 $0 $5,803,707 Last evaluated as part of the Evaluation of Economic Analysis and Statistics (EAS) in 2019-20. The program is currently implementing the recommendations from the last evaluation. Currently, all departmental information needs related to this program have been met. Not applicable Horizontal - partner
Fish and Fish Habitat Protection New Program / Never Evaluated Coastal Restoration Fund (Oceans Protection Plan) 2020-21 $19,890,289 $96,191,268 The balance of the program spending is covered by the Thematic Evaluation of DFO's Impact Assessment and Regulatory Processes. Required by the FAA Non-horizontal
Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Evaluation of the Major Projects Management Office Initiative (2012-13) Horizontal Evaluation of Major Projects Management Office Initiative 2020-21 $0     Required by legislation (other than the FAA) Horizontal - partner
Fish and Fish Habitat Protection New Program / Never Evaluated Horizontal Evaluation of TMX (Phase IV) 2021-22 $0     Commitment in TB submission (2021-22 completion) Horizontal - partner
Fish and Fish Habitat Protection New Program / Never Evaluated Horizontal Evaluation of Impact Assessment and Regulatory Processes 2022-23 $0     Commitment in TB submission (2022-23 completion) Horizontal - partner
Fish and Fish Habitat Protection New Program / Never Evaluated Horizontal Evaluation of TMX - Terrestrial Cumulative Effects Initiative 2023-24 $0     Commitment in TB submission (2023-24 completion) Horizontal - partner
Fish and Fish Habitat Protection New Program / Never Evaluated Evaluation of TMX - Salish Sea Initiative 2023-24 $30,898,577     Required by the FAA Non-horizontal
Aquatic Invasive Species New Program / Never Evaluated Horizontal Evaluation of the Single Window Initiative 2020-21 $0 $14,994,068   Not applicable Horizontal - partner
Aquatic Invasive Species Evaluation of the Fisheries Protection Program and its Aquatic Invasive Species Component (2016-17) Evaluation of the Aquatic Invasive Species 2024-25 $14,994,068     Not applicable Non-horizontal
Species at Risk New Program / Never Evaluated Horizontal Evaluation of Funding Dedicated to the Southern Resident Killer Whale, North Atlantic Right Whale and St. Lawrence Estuary Beluga 2022-23 $0 $46,876,900 The balance of the program spending is covered by the Thematic Evaluation of DFO's Species at Risk. Commitment in TB submission (2022-23 completion) Horizontal - lead
Species at Risk Horizontal Evaluation of Programs and Activities in Support of the Species at Risk Act (Led by ECCC) (2012-13) Horizontal Evaluation of the Species at Risk Program, including SAR components of the Canada Nature Fund 2022-23 $23,909,995     Required by the FAA Horizontal - partner
Marine Planning and Conservation New Program / Never Evaluated Horizontal Evaluation of Impact Assessment and Regulatory Processes 2022-23 $0 $29,770,148   Commitment in TB submission (2022-23 completion) Horizontal - partner
Marine Planning and Conservation Evaluation of Oceans Management (2017-18) Evaluation of Marine Planning and Conservation 2024-25 $29,770,148     Not applicable Non-horizontal
Aquatic Ecosystem Science New Program / Never Evaluated Horizontal Evaluation of Impact Assessment and Regulatory Processes 2022-23 $0 $108,940,477 Program spending is covered by: the Thematic Evaluation of the Grants and Contributions Programming in the Ecosystems and Oceans Science Sector - Partnership Fund; the Thematic Evaluation of DFO's Species at Risk; the Thematic Evaluation of DFO's Impact ASsessment Regulatory Program; and the Thematic Evaluation of Science Funding. Commitment in TB submission (2022-23 completion) Horizontal - partner
Aquatic Ecosystem Science New Program / Never Evaluated Horizontal Evaluation of TMX - Terrestrial Cumulative Effects Initiative 2023-24 $0     Commitment in TB submission (2023-24 completion) Horizontal - partner
Oceans and Climate Change Science Evaluation of the Health of the Oceans (HOTO) Initiative (2012-13) Horizontal Evaluation of the Oceans Protection Plan 2023-24 $0 $13,450,104 Program spending is covered by: the Thematic Evaluation of DFO's Oceans Protection Plan (Phase 2); the Thematic Evaluation of Science Funding; and the Thematic Evaluation of Fisheries and Oceans Science Monitoring. Commitment in TB submission (2023-24 completion) Horizontal - partner
Aquatic Ecosystems Economics Evaluation of Economic Analysis and Statistics (2019-20) N/A Not applicable $0 $1,183,484 Last evaluated as part of the Evaluation of Economic Analysis and Statistics (EAS) in 2019-20. The program is currently implementing the recommendations from the last evaluation. Currently, all departmental information needs related to this program have been met.   Not Applicable
Icebreaking Services Evaluation of the Marine Navigation Program (2015-16) Horizontal Evaluation of the Oceans Protection Plan 2023-24 $0 $20,391,907 Program spending is covered by: the Thematic Evaluation of DFO's Oceans Protection Plan (Phase II); the Thematic Evaluation of Marine Navigation; and the Thematic Evaluation of Aerial Support. Commitment in TB submission (2023-24 completion) Horizontal - partner
Aids to Navigation Evaluation of the Shore-based Asset Readiness Program (2020-21) N/A Not applicable $0 $21,896,115 Program spending will be covered by: the Thematic Evaluation of Marine Navigation; and the Thematic Evaluation of Aerial Support.   Not Applicable
Waterways Management Evaluation of the Marine Navigation Program (2015-16) Horizontal Evaluation of OPP 2023-24 $0 $6,675,126 Program spending will be covered by: the Thematic Evaluation of DFO's Oceans Protection Plan (Phase II); and the Thematic Evaluation of Marine Navigation. Commitment in TB submission (2023-24 completion) Horizontal - partner
Marine Communications and Traffic Services Evaluation of the Shore-based Asset Readiness Program (2020-21);
Evaluation of the Marine Communications and Traffic Services (MCTS) Program (2016-17)
Horizontal Evaluation of OPP 2023-24 $0 $38,397,897 Program spending will be covered by: the Thematic Evaluation of DFO's Oceans Protection Plan (Phase II); the Thematic Evaluation of Marine Navigation; and the Thematic Evaluation of Aerial Support. Commitment in TB submission (2023-24 completion) Horizontal - partner
Shore-based Asset Readiness Evaluation of Life Cycle Asset Management Program (2009-10) Evaluation of the Shore-based Asset Readiness Program 2020-21 $172,166,801 $172,166,801   Not applicable Non-horizontal
Hydrographic Services, Data and Science Evaluation of the Oceans Protection Plan (Phase I) (2019-20) N/A Not applicable $0 $39,614,537 This program will be evaluated by the Thematic Evaluation of the Oceans Protection Plan (Phase II) and the Thematic Evaluation of Marine Navigation.   Not Applicable
Search and Rescue Evaluation of Search and Rescue Services Program (2016-17) Evaluation of Search and Rescue, focus on Grants and Contributions for the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary 2021-22 $45,005,488 $45,005,488   Required by the FAA Non-horizontal
Environmental Response Evaluation of the Environmental Response Services Program (2016-17) Horizontal Evaluation of the Oceans Protection Plan 2023-24 $0 $78,042,624 Program spending will be covered by the Thematic Evaluation of DFO's Oceans Protection Plan (Phase II). Commitment in TB submission (2023-24 completion) Horizontal - partner
Maritime Security Evaluation of DFO/CCG’s Participation in the Coastal Marine Security Operations Centres (MSOCS) (January 2014-15) and
Horizontal Evaluation of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway Marine Security Operations Centre (Led by RCMP) (2014-15)
Horizontal Evaluation of the Oceans Protection Plan 2023-24 $0 $9,499,375 Program spending will be covered by the Thematic Evaluation of DFO's Oceans Protection Plan (Phase II). Commitment in TB submission (2023-24 completion) Horizontal - partner
Fleet Operational Capability Evaluation of the Fleet Operational Capability sub-program (2015-16); Evaluation in Support of the Canadian Coast Guard’s Seafarers Establishment (2017-18);
The evaluation to Support CCG Force Generation (2018-19)
Horizontal Evaluation of the Oceans Protection Plan 2023-24 $0 $322,907,671 This program will be evaluated as part of the Thematic Evaluation of DFO's Oceans Protection Plan (Phase II). Commitment in TB submission (2023-24 completion) Horizontal - partner
Fleet Maintenance Evaluation of the Fleet Operational Readiness Program: Fleet Maintenance and Fleet Procurement Sub-Programs (2013-14) Evaluation of the Fleet Maintenace Program 2021-22 $310,599,038 $310,599,038   Not applicable Non-horizontal
Fleet Procurement Evaluation of the Fleet Operational Readiness Program: Fleet Maintenance and Fleet Procurement Sub-Programs (2013-14) Evaluation of Fleet Procurement (National Shipbuilding Strategy) 2024-25 $363,379,178 $363,379,178   Centrally-led / requested Non-horizontal
Canadian Coast Guard College Evaluation in support of CCG Force Generation (2018-19);
Evaluation of CCG's Seafarer's Establishment (2017-18);
Evaluation of the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) College (2017-18)
N/A Not applicable $0 $14,360,076 Three evaluations (CCG College 2017-18, Seafarer's Establishment 2017-18 and Support CCG Force Generation 2018-19) provided sufficient information for current management needs. The Workforce Evaluation, which will include the College in its scope, is planned for 2025-26.   Not Applicable
Marine Operations Economics Evaluation of Economic Analysis and Statistics (2019-20) N/A Not applicable $0 $119,736 Last evaluated as part of the Evaluation of Economic Analysis and Statistics (EAS) in 2019-20. The program is currently implementing the recommendations from the last evaluation. Currently, all departmental information needs related to this program have been met.   Not Applicable
Internal Services - Management and Oversight New Program / Never Evaluated Horizontal Evaluation of the Single Window Initiative 2020-21 $0 $453,573,312   Not applicable Horizontal - partner
Internal Services - Management and Oversight New Program / Never Evaluated Horizontal Evaluation of the Federal Leadership Towards Zero Plastic Waste in Canada 2021-22 $0     Commitment in TB submission (2021-22 completion) Horizontal - partner
Internal Services - Financial Management N/A N/A Not applicable $0       Not Applicable
Internal Services - HR Management New Program / Never Evaluated Evaluation of DFO's Mental Health Program 2022-23 $0     Not applicable Non-horizontal
Internal Services - HR Management Horizontal Evaluation of the Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (2018-19) Horizontal Evaluation of Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan: Phase IV 2024-25 $0     Not applicable Horizontal - partner
Internal Services - Legal Services N/A N/A Not applicable $0       Not Applicable
Internal Services - Information Management Evaluation of the Oceans Protection Plan (Phase I) (2019-20) N/A Not applicable $0       Not Applicable
Internal Services - Information Technology Evaluation of the Oceans Protection Plan (Phase I) (2019-20) N/A Not applicable $0       Not Applicable
Internal Services - Real Property Management N/A Evaluation of Small Craft Harbours and CCG's Jetties and Wharves 2022-23 $0     Not applicable Non-horizontal
Internal Services - Material Management N/A N/A Not applicable $0       Not Applicable
Internal Services - Acquisition Management N/A N/A Not applicable $0       Not Applicable
Internal Services - Communications N/A N/A Not applicable $0       Not Applicable
Internal Services - all N/A N/A 2022-23 $453,573,312   Internal Services will be included in the scope of all evaluations in the 5 year plan, therefore accounting for total coverage. Not applicable Not Applicable
Other N/A Summative Horizontal Evaluation of the World-Class Tanker Safety System 2023-24 $0 $0 There is no funding associated with this program in the 2020-21 Main Estimates, however, DFO will take part in the Horizontal Evaluation being led by Transport Canada Centrally-led / requested Horizontal - partner
 
Part B Five-Year Evaluation Schedule - Thematic Evaluations
  Last Evaluation Planned Evaluation in the next 5 years Date of planned evaluation approval Program spending covered by the evaluation that is not counted in PART A (i.e to avoid double counting) Program spending covered by the planned evaluation (based on 2020-21 amounts) Comments Reason for Evaluation
Thematic N/A Thematic Evaluation of Grants and Contributions Programming in the Ecosystems and Oceans Science Sector - Partnership Fund 2020-21 $32,868,864 $32,868,864 Required by the FAA
Thematic Evaluation of the Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Iniative (2015-16);
Evaluation of the Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (2015-16)
Thematic Evaluation of the Indigenous Commercial Fisheries Programs (AICFI, NICFI and PICFI) 2020-21 $73,394,345 $73,394,345 All 3 programs are covered by this evaluation Required by the FAA
Thematic Evaluation of the Salmonid Enhancement Program (2014-15) Thematic Evaluation of DFO's Investment in Support of Pacific Salmon 2021-22 $31,468,153 $31,468,153   Departmental Priority
Thematic Evaluation of the Oceans Protection Plan (Phase I) (2019-20) Thematic Evaluation of DFO's Oceans Protection Plan (Phase II) 2021-22 $423,899,774 $423,899,774   Departmental Priority
Thematic Horizontal Evaluation of Programs and Activities in Support of the Species at Risk Act (Led by ECCC) (2012-13) Thematic Evaluation of DFO's Species at Risk 2021-22 $22,966,905 $22,966,905   Departmental Priority
Thematic N/A Thematic Evaluation of the Fisheries Funds (Atlantic Fisheries Fund, British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund and the Quebec Fisheries Fund) 2022-23 $104,506,197 $104,506,197   Required by the FAA
Thematic N/A Thematic Evaluation of DFO's Impact Assessment Regulatory Program 2022-23 $45,402,402 $45,402,402   Required by the FAA
Thematic Evaluation of Aboriginal Programs: Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy (AFS) and Aboriginal Aquatic Ressource and Oceans Management (AAROM) (2018-19);
Evaluation of the Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Iniative (2015-16);
Evaluation of the Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (2015-16)
Thematic Evaluation of the Reconciliation Strategy 2023-24 $376,787,954 $376,787,954   Departmental Priority
Thematic N/A Thematic Evaluation of Fisheries and Oceans Science Monitoring 2024-25 $98,082,912 $98,082,912   Not applicable
Thematic Evaluation of the Marine Communications and Traffic Services (MCTS) (2016-17);
Evalaution of the Search and Rescue Services Program (2016-17);
Evaluation of Environmental Response Services Program (2016-17);
Evaluation of the Marine Navigation Program (2015-16)
Thematic Evaluation of Marine Navigation 2024-25 $88,577,685 $88,577,685   Not applicable
Thematic Evaluation of the Sustainable Aquaculture Program (2017-18);
Evaluation of the British Columbia Aquaculture Regulatory Program (2015-16)
Thematic Evaluation of Aquaculture 2024-25 $16,491,400 $16,491,400   Not applicable
Thematic Evaluation of Science Funding (2018-19) Thematic Evaluation of Science Funding 2024-25 $113,959,957 $113,959,957   Not applicable
Thematic N/A Thematic Evaluation of Aerial Support 2024-25 $38,397,897 $38,397,897   Not applicable
      Total $3,270,638,352 $3,301,994,743    
 
5-Year Evaluation Schedule Coverage by Year (Draft for Information)
Year Program Spending covered by evaluations % Planned spending covered
2020-21 $306,948,502 9%
2021-22 $833,939,358 25%
2022-23 $726,778,274 22%
2023-24 $515,197,418 16%
2024-25 $887,774,800 27%
Total $3,270,638,352 99%
 

Name of the organization Department of Fisheries and Oceans

Total 2020-21 value of Voted Grants and Contributions based on Departmental Plan ($) $714,236,395

PART A - Status of Evaluation Coverage of Ongoing Programs of Grants and Contributions subject to evaluation as per section 42.1 of the FAA requirements
Program
(from Program Inventory)
Title of Ongoing Program of Gs&Cs Title of Corresponding Voted Gs&Cs Listed in the Public Accounts 2020-21 Voted Gs&Cs amount
($)
Five-Year average annual Gs&Cs amount
($)
Voted Gs&Cs Start Date (fiscal year) Voted Gs&Cs End Date
(fiscal year or Ongoing)
Voted Gs&Cs Planned Renewal Date
(fiscal year, Ongoing or NA)
Date of last evaluation
(fiscal year or Never Evaluated)
Date of next planned evaluation
(fiscal year)
Comments
Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Coastal Restoration Fund Coastal Restoration Fund $19,890,289 $15,865,648 2017-18 2021-22 NA Never Evaluated 2020-21 Evaluation of the Coastal Restoration Fund
Aboriginal Programs and Treaties Contributions to Support Increased Aboriginal Participation in Commercial Fisheries, Cooperative Fisheries Management Arrangements and Consultations Respecting Aboriginal Fisheries Agreements Contributions to Support Increased Aboriginal Participation in Commercial Fisheries, Cooperative Fisheries Management Arrangements and Consultations Respecting Aboriginal Fisheries Agreements $73,394,345 $62,750,584 NA Ongoing Ongoing 2018-19 2020-21 Thematic Evaluation of Indigenous Commercial Fisheries Programs (Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Intiative, Northern Integrated Commerical Fisheries Initiative and the Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative)
Aboriginal Programs and Treaties Contributions under the Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management Program Contributions under the Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management Program $23,559,692 $20,978,096 2005-06 Ongoing Ongoing 2018-19 2023-24 Evaluation of the Aboriginal Programs: Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management (AAROM) and the Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy (AFS)
Search and Rescue Contributions to permit the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary (CCGA) Associations to carry out authorized activities related to maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) operations, SAR prevention and other safety related activities Contributions to permit the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary (CCGA) Associations to carry out authorized activities related to maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) operations, SAR prevention and other safety related activities $7,855,600 $7,026,675 2013-14 2022-23 NA 2016-17 2021-22 Evaluation of Search and Rescue (focus on the Grants and Contributions for the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary)
Applies to 7 progams based on the 2020-21 DP. Ocean and Freshwater Science Contribution Program Ocean and Freshwater Science Contribution Program $32,868,864 $20,782,694 2016-17 Ongoing Ongoing Never Evaluated 2020-21 Thematic Evaluation of the Grants and Contributions Programming in the Ecosystems and Oceans Science Sector - Partnership Fund
Fish and Seafood Sector Contribution to support Atlantic Canada's Fish and Seafood Sector Contribution to support Atlantic Canada's Fish and Seafood Sector $73,395,919 $37,218,050 2017-18 2023-24 NA Never Evaluated 2022-23 Thematic Evaluation of the Fisheries Funds (Atlantic Fisheries Fund, British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund and the Quebec Fisheries Fund)
Species at Risk Contribution Program to Support the Nature Legacy for Canada through the Nature Fund for Aquatic Species and Aquatic Habitat Contribution Program to Support the Nature Legacy for Canada through the Nature Fund for Aquatic Species and Aquatic Habitat $23,909,995 $20,511,498 2018-19 2022-23 NA Never Evaluated 2022-23 Horizontal Evaluation of the Species at Risk Program, including SAR components of the Canada Nature Fund (Lead: ECCC)
Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Contribution for Indigenous Participation in the Management of Fish and Fish Habitat Contribution for Indigenous Participation in the Management of Fish and Fish Habitat $30,898,577 $20,082,847 2018-19 2022-23 NA Never Evaluated 2022-23 Thematic Evaluation of DFO's Impact Assessment Regulatory Program
Fish and Seafood Sector Contribution Program to Support the Quebec Fisheries Fund Contribution Program to Support the Quebec Fisheries Fund $7,000,000 $5,500,000 2019-20 2023-24 NA Never Evaluated 2022-23 Thematic Evaluation of the Fisheries Funds (Atlantic Fisheries Fund, British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund and the Quebec Fisheries Fund)
Fish and Seafood Sector Contribution Program to Support the British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund Contribution Program to Support the British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund $18,600,000 $17,850,000 2019-20 2023-24 NA Never Evaluated 2022-23 Thematic Evaluation of the Fisheries Funds (Atlantic Fisheries Fund, British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund and the Quebec Fisheries Fund)
Applies to two programs based on the 2020-21 DP. Contribution for the Community Participation and Co-development Program Contribution for the Community Participation and Co-development Program $16,250,000 $16,250,000 2019-20 2021-22 2022-23 Never Evaluated 2023-24 Thematic Evaluation of the Reconciliation Strategy
Aboriginal Programs and Treaties Contributions to Support Aboriginal Reconciliation Agreements Contributions to Support Aboriginal Reconciliation Agreements $360,254,854 $360,254,854 2020-21 2044-45 NA Never Evaluated 2023-24 Thematic Evaluation of the Reconciliation Strategy
    Total $687,878,135              
PART B - Ongoing G&Cs programs exempted from section 42.1 of the FAA as per the Policy on Results
Program
(from Program Inventory)
Title of Ongoing Program of Gs&Cs Title of Corresponding Voted Gs&Cs Listed in the Public Accounts 2020-21 Voted Gs&Cs amount
($)
Five-Year average annual Gs&Cs amount
($)
Voted Gs&Cs Start Date (fiscal year) Voted Gs&Cs End Date
(fiscal year or Ongoing)
Voted Gs&Cs Planned Renewal Date
(fiscal year, Ongoing or NA)
Date of last evaluation
(fiscal year or Never Evaluated)
Date of next planned evaluation
(fiscal year)
Comments or
Rationale for not evaluating Program or spending
Small Craft Harbours Grant Program for the Disposal of Small Craft Harbours Grant Program for the Disposal of Small Craft Harbours $500,000 $3,235,000 2012 Ongoing Ongoing Never Evaluated 2022-23 Evaluation of Small Craft Harbours and CCG's Jetties and Wharves
Internal Services - Real Property Management Grants for the Disposal of Surplus Lighthouses Grants for the Disposal of Surplus Lighthouses $500,000 $407,800 2012-13 Ongoing Ongoing 2015-16 Not applicable  
Applies to several programs Grants to support Organizations associated with research, development, management, and promotion of fisheries and oceans-related issues Grants to support Organizations associated with research, development, management, and promotion of fisheries and oceans-related issues $295,500 $216,956 2012-13 Ongoing Ongoing 2013-14 Not applicable This grant is exempted from section 42.1 of the FAA as per the Policy on Results. However, when deemed applicable, it would be included in program evaluations.
Marine Planning and Conservation Grants to support Indigenous Groups in Negotiations of Conservation Measures Grants to support Indigenous Groups in Negotiations of Conservation Measures $100,000 $100,000 2016-17 Ongoing Ongoing 2017-18 2024-25 Evaluation of Marine Planning and Conservation
Internal Services - Real Property Management Grant under the Innovative Solutions Canada Program Grant under the Innovative Solutions Canada Program $800,000 $1,133,333 2018-19 2020-21 NA Never Evaluated Not applicable  
Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Grants for Indigenous Participation in Consultations related to fish and fish habitat Grants for Indigenous Participation in Consultations related to fish and fish habitat $2,500,000 $2,500,000 2018-19 2022-23 NA 2016-17 2022-23 Thematic Evaluation of DFO's Impact Assessment Regulatory Program
Small Craft Harbours Contributions to support Small Craft Harbours Class Contribution Program Contributions to support Small Craft Harbours Class Contribution Program $875,000 $1,490,236 2017-18 Ongoing Ongoing 2012-13 2022-23 Evaluation of Small Craft Harbours and CCG's Jetties and Wharves
Salmonid Enhancement Contribution to the Pacific Salmon Foundation Contribution to the Pacific Salmon Foundation $962,000 $1,325,299 1993-94 Ongoing Ongoing 2014-15 2021-22 Thematic Evaluation of DFO's Investment in support of Pacific Salmon
Applies to several programs Contributions to support organizations associated with research, development, management, and promotion of fisheries and oceans-related issues Contributions to support organizations associated with research, development, management, and promotion of fisheries and oceans-related issues $3,196,217 $1,293,532 2009-10 Ongoing Ongoing 2013-14 Not applicable This contribution is exempted from section 42.1 of the FAA as per the Policy on Results. However, when deemed applicable, it would be included in program evaluations.
Aboriginal Programs and Treaties Contribution to the salmon sub-committee of the Yukon Fish and Wildlife Management Board for implementing responsibilities pursuant to comprehensive land claim settlements Contribution to the salmon sub-committee of the Yukon Fish and Wildlife Management Board for implementing responsibilities pursuant to comprehensive land claim settlements $283,100 $268,700 1993-94 Ongoing Ongoing 2013-14 2023-24 Thematic Evaluation of the Reconciliation Strategy
Marine Planning and Conservation Contribution to Support Establishment and Management of Conservation Measures Contribution to Support Establishment and Management of Conservation Measures $75,000 $2,020,702 2016-17 Ongoing Ongoing 2017-18 2024-25 Evaluation of Marine Planning and Conservation
Search and Rescue Indigenous Community - Boat Volunteer Program Indigenous Community - Boat Volunteer Program $1,750,000 $1,816,453 2016-17 2021-22 NA Never Evaluated 2021-22 Evaluation of Search and Rescue (focus on Grants and Contributions for the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary)
Aquaculture Management Contribution to support the Adoption of Clean Technology within the Fisheries and Aquaculture Industry through the Fisheries Aquaculture Clean Technology Adoption Program Contribution to support the Adoption of Clean Technology within the Fisheries and Aquaculture Industry through the Fisheries Aquaculture Clean Technology Adoption Program $5,959,389 $4,220,566 2017-18 2020-21 NA Never Evaluated 2020-21 Evaluation of Fisheries and Aquaculture Clean Technology Adoption Program
Salmonid Enhancement Contribution to support the Community Involvement Program Contribution to support the Community Involvement Program $3,766,000 $3,763,382 2018-19 Ongoing Ongoing 2014-15 2021-22 Thematic Evaluation of DFO's Investment in Pacific Salmon
Marine Planning and Conservation Oceans Management Contribution Program to Support the Development and Implementation of Oceans Conservation and Management Activities Oceans Management Contribution Program to Support the Development and Implementation of Oceans Conservation and Management Activities $1,305,000 $1,229,558 2017-18 Ongoing Ongoing Never Evaluated 2024-25 Evaluation of Marine Planning and Conservation
Applies to several programs Training and Exercising Participation and Funding Contribution Program Training and Exercising Participation and Funding Contribution Program $629,740 $454,334 2017-18 Ongoing Ongoing Never Evaluated 2021-22 Evaluation of Search and Rescue (focus on Grants and Contributions for the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary)

Environmental Response: Evaluation of the Oceans Protection Plan (Phase II)
Aquatic Invasive Species Contribution to Support the Aquatic Invasive Species Program Contribution to Support the Aquatic Invasive Species Program $479,126 $519,994 2017-18 Ongoing Ongoing Never Evaluated 2024-25 Evaluation of the Aquatic Invasive Species
Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Contributions to support the Sustainable Fisheries Solutions and Retrieval Support Program Contributions to support the Sustainable Fisheries Solutions and Retrieval Support Program $2,382,188 $2,382,188 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 Never Evaluated 2022-23 Thematic Evaluation of DFO's Impact Assessment and Regulatory Processes
    Total $26,358,260              
 
Part A Ongoing Gs&Cs subject to FAA Evaluation Coverage Summary
Year 2020-21 Voted Gs&Cs amount covered
($)
% 2020-21 Voted Gs&Cs amount covered
($)
2020-21 $126,153,498 18%
2021-22 $7,855,600 1%
2022-23 $153,804,491 22%
2023-24 $400,064,546 58%
2024-25 $0 0%
Total $687,878,135 100%
 
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