DFO’s planned Evaluation coverage over the next five fiscal years (2021-22 to 2025-26)
Name of the organization: Department of Fisheries and Oceans
Planning Year (Year 1): 2021-22
Number of Programs in the Program Inventory: 32
Total 2021-22 Planned Spending ($) from Departmental Plan: $4,214,686,583
Organization Contact: Andrea Cyr
Position: Director General, Planning, Results and Evaluation
Email: andrea.cyr@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Phone: 613-990-0041
| Program (from Program Inventory) |
Last Evaluation of the Program (in whole or in part) and Fiscal Year approved or Never Evaluated |
Planned Evaluation in the next 5 years | Date of planned evaluation approval (fiscal year) |
Program spending covered by the planned evaluation (based on 2021-22 amounts) ($) |
2021-22 Total Planned Program spending (based on 2021-22 amounts) ($) |
Comments and Rationale for not evaluating Program or spending |
Reason for Evaluation | Horizontal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisheries Management | New Program / Never Evaluated | Horizontal Evaluation of the Federal Leadership Towards Zero Plastic Waste in Canada | 2021-22 | $0 | $194,667,599 | Commitment in TB Submission (2021-22 completion) | Horizontal - partner | |
| Fisheries Management | New Program / Never Evaluated | Horizontal Evaluation of the Funding dedicated to the Southern Resident Killer Whale, North Atlantic Right Whale and St. Lawrence Estuary Beluga (includes Whales Initiative, SRKW Initiative and the TMX: Offset Program for Underwater Noise and Strike Risk and Other Associated Measures) (Lead: Fisheries and Oceans Canada) | 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 | $194,667,599 | Departmental Priority | Non-horizontal | ||
| Aboriginal Programs and Treaties | N/A | N/A | Not applicable | $0 | $814,532,738 | Program spending covered by: Thematic Evaluation of the Reconciliation Strategy; Thematic Evaluation of Indigenous Commercial Fisheries. | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Aquaculture Management | Evaluation of the Sustainable Aquaculture Program (2017-18); Summative Evaluation of the Canadian Shellfish Sanitation Program (CSSP) (Lead: CFIA) (2007-08) |
Horizontal Evaluation of the Canadian Shellfish Sanitation Program | 2022-23 | $0 | $9,368,591 | Program spending is covered by the Thematic Evaluation of Aquaculture. | Departmental Priority | Horizontal - Lead |
| Salmonid Enhancement | New Program / Never Evaluated | Horizontal Evaluation of the Funding dedicated to the Southern Resident Killer Whale, North Atlantic Right Whale and St. Lawrence Estuary Beluga (includes Whales Initiative, SRKW Initiative and the TMX: Offset Program for Underwater Noise and Strike Risk and Other Associated Measures) (Lead: Fisheries and Oceans Canada) | 2022-23 | $0 | $31,486,636 | Program spending is covered by the Thematic Evaluation of DFO’s Activities 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 | $9,933,926 | 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 | Not applicable |
| Small Craft Harbours | N/A | N/A | Not applicable | $0 | $95,036,544 | Program spending covered by the Thematic Evaluation of Small Craft Harbours and CCG’s Jetties and Wharves. | Centrally-led / requested | Not-horizontal |
| Conservation and Protection | Summative Evaluation of the Canadian Shellfish Sanitation Program (CSSP) (Lead: CFIA) (2007-08) | Horizontal Evaluation of the Canadian Shellfish Program | 2022-23 | $0 | $129,269,422 | Departmental priority | Horizontal - Lead | |
| Conservation and Protection | New Program / Never Evaluated | Horizontal Evaluation of the Funding dedicated to the Southern Resident Killer Whale, North Atlantic Right Whale and St. Lawrence Estuary Beluga (includes Whales Initiative, SRKW Initiative and the TMX: Offset Program for Underwater Noise and Strike Risk and Other Associated Measures) (Lead: Fisheries and Oceans Canada) | 2022-23 | $0 | Commitment in TB submission (2022-23 completion) | Horizontal - Lead | ||
| Conservation and Protection | New Program / Never Evaluated | Horizontal Evaluation of the Impact Assessment and Regulatory Processes | 2022-23 | $2,986,869 | 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 | $126,282,553 | Not applicable | Non-horizontal | ||
| Fish and Seafood Sector | N/A | N/A | Not applicable | $0 | $103,416,693 | Program spending covered by the Thematic Evaluation of the Fisheries Funds. | Not applicable | Not Applicable |
| Aquatic Animal Health | Evaluation of Science Funding (2018-19); Evaluation of the Aquatic Animal Health Program (2014-15) |
Evaluation of Aquatic Animal Health | 2025-26 | $5,112,004 | $5,112,004 | Not applicable | Non-horizontal | |
| Biotechnology and Genomics | Horizontal Evaluation of the Genomics Research and Development Initiative (Led by NRC) (2020-21) | Horizontal Evaluation of the Genomics Research and Development Initiative (Shared Priority Projects) | 2025-26 | $3,855,271 | $3,855,271 | Not applicable | Horizontal - Partner | |
| Aquaculture Science | N/A | N/A | Not applicable | $0 | $14,898,636 | Program spending covered by the Thematic Evaluation of Aquaculture. | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Fisheries Science | New Program / Never Evaluated | Horizontal Evaluation of the Funding dedicated to the Southern Resident Killer Whale, North Atlantic Right Whale and St. Lawrence Estuary Beluga (includes Whales Initiative, SRKW Initiative and the TMX: Offset Program for Underwater Noise and Strike Risk and Other Associated Measures) (Lead: Fisheries and Oceans Canada) | 2022-23 | $0 | $174,999,009 | Program spending covered by the Thematic Evaluation of Fisheries and Oceans Science Monitoring. | 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 | ||
| Economics and Statistics | Evaluation of Economic Analysis and Statistics (2019-20) | N/A | Not applicable | $0 | $7,726,805 | 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 | Not applicable |
| Fish and Fish Habitat Protection | New Program / Never Evaluated | Horizontal Evaluation of the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees | 2021-22 | $0 | $138,144,559 | Commitment in TB submission (2021-22 completion) | Horizontal - Partner | |
| Fish and Fish Habitat Protection | New Program / Never Evaluated | Horizontal Evaluation of TMX Phase IV Partnership Office | 2021-22 | $0 | Commitment in TB submission (2021-22 completion) | Horizontal - Partner | ||
| Fish and Fish Habitat Protection | New Program / Never Evaluated | Horizontal Evaluation of the Impact Assessment and Regulatory Processes | 2022-23 | $17,606,681 | 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 | Evaluation of the Aquatic Animal Health Program (2014-15) | Evaluation of TMX – Aquatic Habitation Restoration Fund | 2025-26 | $47,948,252 | Required by the FAA | Non-horizontal | ||
| Fish and Fish Habitat Protection | New Program / Never Evaluated | Evaluation of TMX – Salish Sea Initiative | 2023-24 | $72,589,626 | Required by the FAA | Non-horizontal | ||
| 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 | $14,418,587 | $14,418,587 | Not applicable | Non-horizontal | |
| Species at Risk | New Program / Never Evaluated | Horizontal Evaluation of the Funding dedicated to the Southern Resident Killer Whale, North Atlantic Right Whale and St. Lawrence Estuary Beluga (includes Whales Initiative, SRKW Initiative and the TMX: Offset Program for Underwater Noise and Strike Risk and Other Associated Measures) (Lead: Fisheries and Oceans Canada) | 2022-23 | $0 | $49,459,631 | Program spending balance is covered by the Thematic Evaluation of DFO’s Activities in Support of Aquatic Species at Risk. | Commitment in TB submission (2022-23 completion) | Horizontal - Lead |
| Species at Risk | New Program / Never Evaluated | Horizontal Evaluation of the Species at Risk Program, including SAR components of the Canada Nature Fund | 2022-23 | $0 | Commitment in TB submission (2022-23 completion) | Horizontal - Partner | ||
| Marine Planning and Conservation | New Program / Never Evaluated | Horizontal Evaluation of the Funding dedicated to the Southern Resident Killer Whale, North Atlantic Right Whale and St. Lawrence Estuary Beluga (includes Whales Initiative, SRKW Initiative and the TMX: Offset Program for Underwater Noise and Strike Risk and Other Associated Measures) (Lead: Fisheries and Oceans Canada) | 2022-23 | $0 | $37,019,153 | Commitment in TB submission (2022-23 completion) | Horizontal - Lead | |
| Marine Planning and Conservation | New Program / Never Evaluated | Horizontal Evaluation of the Impact Assessment and Regulatory Processes | 2022-23 | $5,552,690 | 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 | 2025-26 | $31,466,463 | Not applicable | Non-horizontal | ||
| Aquatic Ecosystem Science | New Program / Never Evaluated | Horizontal Evaluation of Impact Assessment and Regulatory Processes | 2022-23 | $2,733,859 | $68,805,318 | Program spending balance is covered by: the Thematic Evaluation of Canadian Integrated Oceans Observation Systems; the Thematic Evaluation of Grants and Contributions Programming in the Ecosystems and Oceans Science Sector. | 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 | $12,886,956 | Program spending covered by: Thematic Evaluation of the Canadian Integrated Oceans Observation Systems; Thematic Evaluation of Fisheries and Oceans Science Monitoring | Commitment in TB submission (2023-24 completion) | Horizontal - Partner |
| Icebreaking Services | Evaluation of the Oceans Protection Plan (Phase I) (2019-20) | Oceans Protection Plan (OPP) case study evaluation, Phase II | 2021-22 | $0 | $13,352,402 | Program spending is covered by the Thematic Evaluation of Marine Navigation. | Departmental Priority | Horizontal - Partner |
| Icebreaking Services | Evaluation of the Marine Navigation Program (2015-16) | Horizontal Evaluation of the Oceans Protection Plan | 2023-24 | $0 | Commitment in TB submission (2023-24 completion) | Horizontal - Partner | ||
| Aids to Navigation | N/A | N/A | Not applicable | $0 | $6,103,840 | Program spending is covered by the Thematic Evaluation of Marine Navigation. | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Waterways Management | Evaluation of the Marine Navigation Program (2015-16) | Oceans Protection Plan (OPP) case study evaluation, Phase II | 2021-22 | $0 | $6,767,561 | Program spending is covered by the Thematic Evaluation of Marine Navigation. | Departmental Priority | Horizontal - Partner |
| Waterways Management | Evaluation of the Marine Navigation Program (2015-16) | Horizontal Evaluation of the Oceans Protection Plan | 2023-24 | $0 | Commitment in TB submission (2023-24 completion) | Horizontal - Partner | ||
| Marine Communications and Traffic Services | Evaluation of the Shore-based Asset Readiness (SBAR) Program (2020-21); Evaluation of the Marine Communications and Traffic Services (MCTS) Program (2016-17) |
Oceans Protection Plan (OPP) case study evaluation, Phase II | 2021-22 | $0 | $38,356,418 | Program spending covered by the Thematic Evaluation of Aerial Support. | Departmental Priority | Horizontal - Partner |
| Marine Communications and Traffic Services | New Program / Never Evaluated | Horizontal Evaluation of the Funding dedicated to the Southern Resident Killer Whale, North Atlantic Right Whale and St. Lawrence Estuary Beluga (includes Whales Initiative, SRKW Initiative and the TMX: Offset Program for Underwater Noise and Strike Risk and Other Associated Measures) (Lead: Fisheries and Oceans Canada) | 2022-23 | $0 | Commitment in TB submission (2022-23 completion) | Horizontal - Lead | ||
| Marine Communications and Traffic Services | Evaluation of the Shore-based Asset Readiness (SBAR) Program (2020-21); Evaluation of the Marine Communications and Traffic Services (MCTS) Program (2016-17) |
Horizontal Evaluation of the Oceans Protection Plan | 2023-24 | $0 | Commitment in TB submission (2023-24 completion) | Horizontal - Partner | ||
| Shore-based Asset Readiness | Evaluation of the Shore-based Asset Readiness (SBAR) Program (2020-21) | Evaluation of the Shore-based Asset Readiness Program | 2025-26 | $204,828,315 | $204,828,315 | Not applicable | Non-horizontal | |
| Hydrographic Services, Data and Science | N/A | N/A | Not applicable | $0 | $37,442,966 | Program spending covered by the Thematic Evaluation of Marine Navigation. | Not applicable | Not Applicable |
| Search and Rescue | Evaluation of Search and Rescue Services Program (2016-17) | Evaluation of the Search and Rescue Program: Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary | 2021-22 | $44,797,473 | $44,797,473 | Required by the FAA | Non-horizontal | |
| Search and Rescue | Evaluation of Search and Rescue Services Program (2016-17) | Horizontal Evaluation of the Oceans Protection Plan | 2023-24 | $0 | Commitment in TB submission (2023-24 completion) | Horizontal - Partner | ||
| Environmental Response | Evaluation of the Environmental Response Services Program (2016-17) | Oceans Protection Plan (OPP) case study evaluation, Phase II | 2021-22 | $0 | $86,377,921 | Departmental Priority | Horizontal - Partner | |
| Environmental Response | Evaluation of the Environmental Response Services Program (2016-17) | Horizontal Evaluation of the Oceans Protection Plan | 2023-24 | $86,377,921 | 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); 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 | $9,683,424 | $9,683,424 | 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 | $386,254,316 | 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) |
Evaluation in support of the Canadian Coast Guard’s Seafarers Establishment (follow-up to the 2017-18 evaluation) | 2025-26 | $386,254,316 | Not applicable | Non-horizontal | ||
| Fleet Maintenance | Evaluation of the Fleet Operational Readiness Program: Fleet Maintenance and Fleet Procurement Sub-Programs (2013-14) | Evaluation of the Fleet Maintenance Program | 2023-24 | $522,551,767 | $522,551,767 | 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 | $425,152,060 | $425,152,060 | Not applicable | Non-horizontal | |
| Canadian Coast Guard College | N/A | N/A | Not applicable | $0 | $14,556,638 | Program spending covered by the Thematic Evaluation in support of the Canadian Coast Guard’s Seafarers Establishment (follow-up to the 2017-18 evaluation) | Not applicable | Not Applicable |
| Internal Services - Management and Oversight Services | N/A | N/A | Not applicable | $0 | Not applicable | Not applicable | ||
| Internal Services - Financial Management | N/A | N/A | Not applicable | $0 | Not applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Internal Services – Human Resources Management Services | 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 – Human Resources Management Services | New Program / Never Evaluated | Horizontal Evaluation of the Impact Assessment and Regulatory Processes | 2022-23 | $0 | Commitment in TB submission (2022-23 completion) | Horizontal - Partner | ||
| Internal Services – Human Resources Management Services | New Program / Never Evaluated | Evaluation of DFO's Mental Health Program | 2023-24 | $0 | Not applicable | Non-horizontal | ||
| Internal Services – Human Resources Management Services | Horizontal Evaluation of the Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (2018-19) | Horizontal Evaluation of the Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan: Phase IV | 2023-24 | $0 | Not applicable | Horizontal - Partner | ||
| Internal Services - Legal Services | N/A | N/A | Not applicable | $0 | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Internal Services - Information Management | N/A | N/A | Not applicable | $0 | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Internal Services - Information Technology | N/A | N/A | Not applicable | $0 | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Internal Services - Real Property Management Services | N/A | Horizontal Evaluation of Impact Assessment and Regulatory Processes | 2022-23 | $0 | Commitment in TB submission (2022-23 completion) | Horizontal - Partner | ||
| Internal Services - Materiel Management Services | N/A | N/A | Not applicable | $0 | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Internal Services - Acquisition Management Services | N/A | N/A | Not applicable | $0 | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Internal Services – Communications Services | N/A | N/A | Not applicable | $0 | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Internal Services - all | N/A | N/A | 2021-22 | $503,423,404 | $503,423,404 | 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 | Horizont al Evaluation of the World-Class Tanker Safety System: Lessons Learned | 2021-22 | $0 | $0 | There is no funding associated with this program in the 2021-22 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 2021-22 amounts) | Comments | Reason for Evaluation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thematic | Evaluation of the Salmonid Enhancement Program (2014-15) | Evaluation of DFO’s Activities in Support of Pacific Salmon | 2021-22 | $31,486,636 | $31,486,636 | Commitment in TB submission (2022-23 completion) | |
| Thematic | Evaluation of the Aboriginal Programs: Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy (AFS) and Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management (AAROM) (2018-19) | Evaluation of the Reconciliation Strategy | 2023-24 | $781,294,155 | $781,294,155 | Required by the FAA | |
| Thematic | Evaluation of the Indigenous Commercial Fisheries Programs (2020-21) | Evaluation of Indigenous Commercial Fisheries Programs | 2025-26 | $33,238,583 | $33,238,583 | Required by the FAA | |
| Thematic | Evaluation of Fisheries and Aquaculture Clean Technology Adoption Program (2020-21); Evaluation of the Sustainable Aquaculture Program (2017-18) |
Evaluation of Aquaculture | 2025-26 | $24,267,227 | $24,267,227 | Not applicable | |
| Thematic | Evaluation of the Small Craft Harbours Program (2012-13) | Evaluation of Small Craft Harbours and CCG’s Jetties and Wharves | 2022-23 | $95,036,544 | $95,036,544 | Commitment in TB submission (2022-23 completion) | |
| Thematic | Never evaluated | Evaluation of the Fisheries Funds | 2022-23 | $103,416,693 | $103,416,693 | Required by the FAA | |
| Thematic | Never evaluated | Evaluation of the Fisheries and Oceans Science Monitoring | 2024-25 | $181,442,487 | $181,442,487 | Not applicable | |
| Thematic | Evaluation of the Grants and Contributions Programming in the Ecosystems and Oceans Science Sector (2020-21) | Evaluation of the Grants and Contributions Programming in the Ecosystems and Oceans Science Sector | 2025-26 | $33,173,597 | $33,173,597 | Required by the FAA | |
| Thematic | Horizontal Evaluation of the Programs and Activities in support of the Species at Risk Act (Led by ECCC) (2012-13) | Evaluation of DFO’s activities in support of Species at Risk | 2021-22 | $49,459,631 | $49,459,631 | Departmental Priority | |
| Thematic | Never evaluated | Evaluation of the Canadian Integrated Oceans Observation Systems | 2022-23 | $39,341,340 | $39,341,340 | Not applicable | |
| Thematic | Never evaluated | Evaluation of Aerial Support | 2024-25 | $38,356,418 | $38,356,418 | Not applicable | |
| Thematic | Evaluation of the Marine Communications and Traffic Services (MCTS) (2016-17); Evaluation of the Search and Rescue Services Program (2016-17); Evaluation of the Environmental Response Services Program (2016-17); Evaluation of the Marine Navigation Program (2015-16) |
Evaluation of Marine Navigation | 2025-26 | $63,666,769 | $63,666,769 | Not applicable | |
| Thematic | 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) |
Evaluation in support of the Canadian Coast Guard’s Seafarer’s Establishment (follow-up to the 2017-18 evaluation) | 2025-26 | $14,556,638 | $14,556,638 | Not applicable | |
| End of table | |||||||
| Total | $4,197,025,852 | $4,214,686,583 |
| Year | Program Spending covered by evaluations | % Planned spending covered |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | $629,167,144 | 15% |
| 2022-23 | $266,674,676 | 6% |
| 2023-24 | $1,667,164,492 | 40% |
| 2024-25 | $785,652,105 | 19% |
| 2025-26 | $848,367,435 | 20% |
| Total | $4,197,025,852 | 100% |
Name of the organization: Department of Fisheries and Oceans
Total 2021-22 value of Voted Grants and Contributions based on Departmental Plan ($): $1,173,395,129
| Program (from Program Inventory) |
Title of Ongoing Program of Gs&Cs | Title of Corresponding Voted Gs&Cs Listed in the Public Accounts | 2021-22 Voted Gs&Cs amount ($) |
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 N/A) |
Date of last evaluation (fiscal year or Never Evaluated) |
Date of next planned evaluation (fiscal year) |
Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aboriginal Programs and Treaties | Contributions to support Aboriginal Reconciliation Agreements | Contributions in Support of Indigenous Reconciliation Priorities | $604,357,315 | $201,491,621 | 2020-21 | 2044-45 | N/A | Never Evaluated | 2023-24 | Thematic Evaluation of the Reconciliation Strategy |
| Fish and Fish Habitat Protection | Contributions for Indigenous Participation in the Management of Fish and Fish Habitat | Contributions in Support of Aquatic Species and Aquatic Habitat | $86,638,203 | $23,955,460 | 2018-19 | 2022-23 | N/A | N/A | 2022-23 | Horizontal Evaluation of the Impact Assessment and Regulatory Processes (Lead: Impact Assessment Agency of Canada) |
| Species at Risk | Contribution program to support the Nature Legacy for Canada through the Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species and Aquatic Habitat | Contributions in support of Aquatic Species and Aquatic Habitat | $36,909,995 | $15,545,042 | 2018-19 | 2022-23 | N/A | Never evaluated | 2021-22 | Evaluation of DFO’s activities in support of Species at Risk |
| Fish and Fish Habitat Protection | Coastal Restoration Fund | Contributions in support of Aquatic Species and Aquatic Habitat | $13,404,797 | $15,393,434 | 2017-18 | 2021-22 | N/A | 2020-21 | 2025-26 | Covered in 2020-21 Evaluation of the Coastal Restoration Fund. Subject to renewal, the tentative date for the next evaluation is 2025-26. |
| Aboriginal Programs and Treaties | Contributions to support increased Aboriginal participation in commercial fisheries, cooperative fisheries management arrangements and consultations respecting Aboriginal fisheries agreements | Contributions in support of the integrated Aboriginal Programs Management Framework | $75,859,345 | $66,952,597 | N/A | Ongoing | Ongoing | 2020-21 | 2023-24 | Thematic Evaluation of the Reconciliation Strategy |
| Aboriginal Programs and Treaties | Contributions under the Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management Program | Contributions in support of the integrated Aboriginal Programs Management Framework | $27,604,692 | $23,288,924 | 2005-06 | Ongoing | Ongoing | 2018-19 | 2023-24 | Thematic Evaluation of the Reconciliation Strategy |
| Fish and Seafood Sector | Contribution program to support Atlantic Canada’s fish and seafood sector | Contributions in support of the Integrated Fish and Seafood Sector Management Framework | $73,239,367 | $37,323,523 | 2017-18 | 2023-24 | N/A | Never Evaluated | 2022-23 | Thematic Evaluation of the Fisheries Funds |
| Fish and Seafood Sector | Contribution program to support British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund | Contributions in support of the Integrated Fish and Seafood Sector Management Framework | $18,600,000 | $8,737,883 | 2019-20 | 2023-24 | N/A | Never Evaluated | 2022-23 | Thematic Evaluation of the Fisheries Funds |
| Search and Rescue | Contribution agreements 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 in Support of the Canadian Coast Guard Integrated Program | $7,855,600 | $7,382,438 | 2013-14 | 2022-23 | N/A | 2016-17 | 2021-22 | Evaluation of the Search and Rescue Program: Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary |
| Applies to several programs | Ocean and Freshwater Science Contribution Program | Contributions in support of Ecosystems and Oceans Science | $5,202,750 | $21,027,127 | 2016-17 | Ongoing | Ongoing | 2020-21 | 2025-26 | Thematic Evaluation of the Grants and Contributions Programming in the Ecosystems and Oceans Science Sector |
| Total | $949,672,064 |
| Program (from Program Inventory) |
Title of Ongoing Program of Gs&Cs | Title of Corresponding Voted Gs&Cs Listed in the Public Accounts | 2021-22 Voted Gs&Cs amount ($) |
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 N/A) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish and Fish Habitat Protection | Grants for Indigenous participation in consultations related to Fish and Fish Habitat | Grants in support of Indigenous participation in consultation related to Fish and Fish Habitat Decisions | $3,330,000 | $1,167,979 | 2018-19 | 2022-23 | N/A | 2016-17 | 2022-23 | Horizontal Evaluation of the Impact Assessment and Regulatory Processes (Lead: Impact Assessment Agency of Canada) |
| Small Craft Harbours | Grant program for the disposal of Small Craft Harbours | Grants in support of the Small Craft Harbours Class Program | $500,000 | $2,443,548 | 2012-13 | Ongoing | Ongoing | Never evaluated | 2022-23 | Thematic Evaluation of Small Craft Harbours and CCG’s Jetties and Wharves |
| Internal Services – Real Property Management Services | Grants for the disposal of surplus lighthouses | Grants in support of the disposal of surplus lighthouses | $500,000 | $416,800 | 2011-12 | Ongoing | Ongoing | 2015-16 | Exempt | 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. |
| Applies to several programs | Grants to support organizations associated with research, development, management and promotion of fisheries and oceans-related issues | Grants in support of Organizations associated with research, development, management and promotion of fisheries and oceans-related issues | $295,500 | $268,234 | N/A | Ongoing | Ongoing | 2013-14 | Exempt | 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 | Grant to support Indigenous groups in negotiations of conservation measures | Grants in support of the Oceans Management Program to support Indigenous groups in the development and implementation of oceans conservation and management activities | $100,000 | $40,000 | 2016-17 | Ongoing | Ongoing | 2017-18 | 2025-26 | Evaluation of Marine Planning and Conservation |
| Internal Services – Real Property Management Services | Grants under the Innovative Solutions Canada Program | Grant under the Innovative Solutions Canada Program | $0 | $520,000 | 2018-19 | 2020-21 | N/A | Never evaluated | Exempt | 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. |
| Fisheries and Harbour Management | Grants in support of Indigenous reconciliation priorities | Grants in support of Indigenous reconciliation priorities | $5,815,120 | $1,163,024 | 2021-22 | N/A | N/A | Never evaluated | Exempt | 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. |
| Fisheries and Harbour Management | Grants in support of self-employed fish harvesters in Canada affected by COVID-19 | Grants in support of self-employed fish harvesters in Canada affected by COVID-19 | $126,300,000 | $25,260,000 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | N/A | Never evaluated | Exempt | 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. |
| Aquatic Ecosystem Science | Contributions to support the Aquatic Invasive Species Program | Contributions in support of Aquatic Species and Aquatic Habitat | $624,512 | $579,412 | 2017-18 | Ongoing | Ongoing | Never evaluated | 2024-25 | Evaluation of the Aquatic Invasive Species |
| Fish and Seafood Sector | Contribution program to support the Quebec Fisheries Fund | Contributions in support of the Integrated Fish and Seafood Sector Management Framework | $6,100,000 | $2,713,222 | 2019-20 | 2023-24 | N/A | Never evaluated | 2022-23 | Thematic Evaluation of the Fisheries Funds |
| Search and Rescue | Indigenous Community-boat Volunteer Program | Contributions in support of the Canadian Coast Guard Integrated Program | $0 | $1,670,915 | 2016-17 | 2021-22 | N/A | Never Evaluated | 2021-22 | Evaluation of the Search and Rescue Program: Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary |
| Applies to several programs | Training and Exercising Participation and Funding Contribution Program | Contributions in support of the Canadian Coast Guard Integrated Program | $629,740 | $413,631 | 2017-18 | Ongoing | Ongoing | Never Evaluated | 2021-22 | Evaluation of the Search and Rescue Program: Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary |
| Applies to several programs | Contribution to support the Academic Research Contribution Program for the support of academic research and development related to science priorities | Contributions in support of Ecosystems and Oceans Science | $27,970,847 | $6,265,167 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2020-21 | 2025-26 | Thematic Evaluation of the Grants and Contributions Programming in the Ecosystems and Oceans Science Sector Based on the last five-year period, the individual envelopes included under this contribution are less than $5 million on average over the last five-year period. |
| Fish and Fish Habitat Protection | Contributions to support the Sustainable Fisheries Solutions and Retrieval Support Program | Contributions in support of the Sustainable Management of Canada’s Fisheries | $4,127,354 | $1,301,908 | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | Never Evaluated | Exempt | 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. |
| Salmonid Enhancement | Contributions to support the Community Involvement Program | Contributions in support of Salmon Enhancement Programming | $3,766,000 | $3,034,308 | 2018-19 | Ongoing | Ongoing | 2014-15 | 2021-22 | Thematic Evaluation of DFO’s activities 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 in support of organizations associated with research, development, management and promotion of fisheries and oceans-related issues | $2,696,217 | $2,013,953 | N/A | Ongoing | Ongoing | 2013-14 | Exempt | 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. |
| Small Craft Harbours | Contributions to support the Small Craft Harbours Class Contributions Program | Contributions in support of the Small Craft Harbours Class Program | $2,000,000 | $1,739,730 | 2017-18 | Ongoing | Ongoing | 2012-13 | 2022-23 | Thematic Evaluation of Small Craft Harbours and the CCG’s Jetties and Wharves |
| Marine Planning and Conservation | Oceans Management Contribution Program to support development and implementation of oceans conservation and management activities | Contributions in support of the Oceans Management Program to support development and implementation of oceans conservation and management activities | $1,130,000 | $913,538 | 2017-18 | Ongoing | Ongoing | Never Evaluated | 2025-26 | Evaluation of Marine Planning and Conservation |
| Marine Planning and Conservation | Contribution to support establishment and management of conservation measures | Contributions in support of the Oceans Management Program to support development and implementation of oceans conservation and management activities | $0 | $2,251,192 | 2016-17 | Ongoing | Ongoing | 2017-18 | 2025-26 | Evaluation of Marine Planning and Conservation |
| Salmonid Enhancement | Contribution to the Pacific Salmon Foundation | Contribution in support of the Pacific Salmon Foundation | $962,000 | $1,318,470 | 1993-94 | Ongoing | Ongoing | 2014-15 | 2021-22 | Thematic Evaluation of DFO’s activities in support of Pacific salmon |
| Aboriginal Programs and Treaties | Contribution of the Salmon Sub-committee of the Yukon and Fish and Wildlife Management Board for implementing responsibilities pursuant to comprehensive land claim settlements | Contribution in support of the Salmon Sub-committee of the Yukon Fish and Wildlife Management Board | $291,300 | $276,100 | 1993-94 | Ongoing | Ongoing | 2013-14 | 2023-24 | Thematic Evaluation of the Reconciliation Strategy |
| Environmental Response | Contributions for the Community Participation and Co-development Program | Contributions in support of the Canadian Coast Guard Integrated Program | $36,584,475 | $11,232,485 | 2019-20 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | Never evaluated | Exempt | This contribution is exempted from section 42.1 of the FAA as per the Policy on Results. However, when deemed applicable, it will be included in program evaluations. Not an FAA requirement due to length of program (i.e., three-year program). |
| Aquaculture Management | Contributions to support the adoption of clean technology within the Fisheries and Aquaculture Industry through the Fisheries and 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 | $0 | $3,348,129 | 2017-18 | 2021-22 | N/A | 2020-21 | Exempt | This contribution is exempted from section 42.1 of the FAA as per the Policy on Results. However, when deemed applicable, it will be included in program evaluations. |
| Total | $223,723,065 |
| Year | 2021-22 Voted Gs&Cs amount covered ($) |
% 2021-22 Voted Gs&Cs amount covered ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | $44,765,595 | 5% |
| 2022-23 | $178,477,570 | 19% |
| 2023-24 | $707,821,352 | 75% |
| 2024-25 | $0 | 0% |
| 2025-26 | $18,607,547 | 2% |
| Total | $949,672,064 | 100% |
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