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: $3,301,994,743
Organization Contact: Andrea Cyr
Position: Director General, Planning, Results and Evaluation
Email: andrea.cyr@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Phone: 613-990-0041
| Program (from Program Inventory) |
Last Evaluation of the Program (in whole or in part) and Fiscal Year approved or Never Evaluated | Planned Evaluation in the next 5 years | Date of planned evaluation approval (fiscal year) |
Program spending covered by the planned evaluation (based on 2020-21 amounts) ($) |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | $3,270,638,352 | 99% |
Name of the organization Department of Fisheries and Oceans
Total 2020-21 value of Voted Grants and Contributions based on Departmental Plan ($) $714,236,395
| Program (from Program Inventory) |
Title of Ongoing Program of Gs&Cs | Title of Corresponding Voted Gs&Cs Listed in the Public Accounts | 2020-21 Voted Gs&Cs amount ($) |
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 | $687,878,135 |
| Program (from Program Inventory) |
Title of Ongoing Program of Gs&Cs | Title of Corresponding Voted Gs&Cs Listed in the Public Accounts | 2020-21 Voted Gs&Cs amount ($) |
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 | $26,358,260 |
| Year | 2020-21 Voted Gs&Cs amount covered ($) |
% 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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