| No. | Project Name | Board | Alignment to Strategic Outcomes |
Rationale | Scope & Objectives | Planned Resource Requirements | Risk Rating | Priority Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM | $’000 | L/M/H | L/M/H *man-dated | ||||||
| 52. | Renewable Fuels | EP | Canadians and their environment are protected from the effects of pollution and waste | Renewable Fuels is subject to recent changes and ongoing changes in the external
environment; these external conditions put pressure on internal resources. Environment
Canada is exposed to risks associated with not being able to adapt to changing business
conditions.
The Renewable Fuels Program is also quite complex as it is related to multiple federal frameworks (also, Budget 2008 accelerated access to renewable fuels). As such, Environment Canada’s financial resources may not be aligned with its strategic goals. There are considerable legislative and compliance requirements as the Program is regulatory (under CEPA). While data quality systems do exist, information may not be always be available to Departmental decision-makers. The Renewable Fuels Program also has considerable interdependencies with other government departments and provinces. In addition, this evaluation responds to a Treasury Board Secretariat requirement. |
The objective if this project is to evaluate the Regulation of Renewable Fuels content in Gasoline, Diesel and Home Heating Fuel. | H | M* | ||
| 53. | Industrial Sector Emissions Program | EP | Canadians and their environment are protected from the effects of pollution and waste | The Industrial Sector Emissions Program was identified as high risk in the 2009-10 AEB
risk assessment, specifically potential economic risk from standards and regulations was
highlighted along with the potential negative impacts on industry. Also, regulatory risks associated with outcomes and timelines established under the Government’s Clean Air Regulatory Agenda (CARA) were highlighted. Environment Canada’s interdependency with Health Canada and Natural Resources Canada is another potential source of risk. This is a newly defined program and performance has not yet been measured. |
The objective if this project is to evaluate performance of the Industrial Sector Emissions Program in meeting new regulatory requirements. | H | M | ||
| 54. | Water Science and Technology Laboratory Network and Technology (Services and Knowledge Transfer) | ES | Canada’s natural capital is restored, conserved, and enhanced | Water Science and Technology Laboratory Network and Technology (Services and
Knowledge Transfer) was identified as a risk in 2009-2010 AEB risk assessment. The
program is highly complex (it collects and generates information that supports water
research and monitoring programs in Ontario and U.S. federal and state agencies pertaining to delivery of commitments under the Canada-U.S. Great Lakes Water Quality
Agreement (GLWQA), provincial and municipal source water protection programs).
Risks associated with inconsistencies in National Labs Program were also identified. Water Science and Technology Laboratory Network and Technology (Services and Knowledge Transfer) is in the process of reorganization and developing a national business plan. $250 million has been designated over two years for maintenance of federal laboratories. |
The objective if this project is to evaluate the services and knowledge transfer aspects of the Water Science and Technology Laboratory Network and Technology. | H | M | ||
| 55. | Grant or Contribution (TBD) | TBD | TBD | This evaluation responds to a Treasury Board Secretariat requirement for renewal and Federal Accountability Act requirement for Gs & Cs. | The scope and objectives of this project will be determined when the project is identified. | ||||
| 56. | Grant or Contribution (TBD) | TBD | TBD | This evaluation responds to a Treasury Board Secretariat requirement for renewal and Federal Accountability Act requirement for Gs & Cs. | The scope and objectives of this project will be determined when the project is identified. | ||||
| 57. | National Aboriginal Strategy | IS | Integration and Enabling Services contribute to achieving departmental strategic objectives | Currently, there is no aboriginal strategy in place. The results of an internal review of
Aboriginal program and policy delivery show that the department is not coordinating the
delivery of obligations under Canada's C-21 comprehensive lands claims agreements. No
evaluations or audits have been conducted about management performance. Aboriginal
Affairs work is currently undergoing an internal review exercise to ensure work is
aligned results and to support strategic decision making. Also, the recent Supreme Court
of Canada decisions on the duty to consult with Aboriginal peoples have raised the
importance of ensuring that consultations with Aboriginal peoples are properly scoped,
planned and carried out. There is a risk associated with violation of Aboriginal rights and
associated legislation/legal obligations. This issue has been in the AEB plan for the past five years. A management decision was taken to postpone this project from 2008-2009 to 2010-2011. This program also has a high degree of dependencies. There are various stakeholders (federal departments, NGOs) that partner to ensure development of policies, programs, regulations and legislation for Aboriginal people. This exposes Environment Canada to risks associated with third parties dependencies and stakeholder engagement. |
The objective of this project is to evaluate the new Aboriginal Strategy. The evaluation will assess the effectiveness of the implementation of the Strategy. | H | H | ||
| 58. | Vehicle Scrappage (joint audit-evaluation – collaborative approach) | EP | Canadians and their environment are protected from the effects of pollution and waste | The “Retire Your Ride” program will provide $92 million to fund vehicle scrappage until
March 31, 2011. The Vehicle Scrappage Program is complex as it is related to multiple
federal frameworks. As such Environment Canada’s financial resources may not be
aligned with its strategic goals. In addition, the program has legislative and compliance requirements and interdependencies with other government departments and provinces. |
The objective of this project is to
evaluate the Vehicle Scrappage Program. This project will be conducted as a joint audit-evaluation. |
H | M* | ||