DFO’s planned Evaluation coverage over the next five fiscal years (2022-23 to 2026-27)
Name of the organization: Department of Fisheries and Oceans
Planning Year (Year 1): 2022-23
Number of Programs in the Program Inventory: 32
Total 2022-23 Planned Spending ($) from Departmental Plan: $3,806,980,569
Organization Contact: Andrea Cyr
Position: Director General, Planning, Results and Evaluation
Email: andrea.cyr@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Phone: 613-990-0041
| Program (from Program Inventory) |
Last Evaluation of the Program (in whole or in part) and Fiscal Year approved or Never Evaluated | Planned Evaluation in the next 5 years | Date of planned evaluation approval (fiscal year) |
Program spending covered by the planned evaluation (based on 2022-23 amounts) ($) |
2022-23 Total Planned Program spending (based on 2022-23 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 (Lead: Environment and Climate Change Canada) |
2022-23 | $0 | $127,323,969 | - | Commitment in TB submission (2022-23 completion) | Horizontal - partner |
| Fisheries Management | New Program / Never Evaluated | Horizontal Evaluation of the Funding dedicated to the Southern Resident Killer Whale (SRKW), 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 | $127,323,969 | - | - | Departmental Priority | Non-horizontal |
| Aboriginal Programs and Treaties | Evaluation of the Indigenous Commercial Fisheries Programs (2020-21) | Thematic Evaluation of the Reconciliation ; Thematic Evaluation of Indigenous Commercial Fisheries Programs. | Not Applicable | $0 | $316,303,981 | - | Required by the FAA | 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 (Lead: DFO) | 2022-23 | $0 | $13,590,192 | 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 (SRKW), 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 | $50,741,602 | The Salmonid Enhancement Program is covered by the 2022-23 Evaluation of DFO's activities in Support of Pacific Salmon and by the 2026-27 Thematic Evaluation of the Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative. The program spending is assigned to the latter only, to avoid double counting. | 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) |
Evaluation of the International Engagement | 2026-27 | $9,942,656 | $9,942,656 | - | Not Applicable | Non-horizontal |
| Small Craft Harbours | Evaluation of the Small Craft Harbours Program (2012-13) | Thematic Evaluation of Small Craft Harbours and CCG's Jetties and Wharves. | 2022-23 | $0 | $245,576,512 | - | Centrally-led / requested | Non-horizontal |
| Conservation and Protection | Summative Evaluation of the Canadian Shellfish Sanitation Program (CSSP) (Lead: CFIA) (2007-08) | Horizontal Evaluation of the Canadian Shellfish Sanitation Program (Lead: DFO) | 2022-23 | $0 | $153,115,296 | - | Departmental Priority | Horizontal - lead |
| Conservation and Protection | New Program / Never Evaluated | Horizontal Evaluation of the Impact Assessment and Regulatory Processes (Lead: Impact Assessment Agency of Canada) | 2022-23 | $679,948 | - | - | Commitment in TB submission (2022-23 completion) | Horizontal - partner |
| Conservation and Protection | New Program / Never Evaluated | Horizontal Evaluation of the Funding dedicated to the Southern Resident Killer Whale (SRKW), 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 | Evaluation of the Compliance and Enforcement Program (2015-16) | Evaluation of Conservation and Protection | 2023-24 | $152,435,348 | - | - | Departmental Priority | Non-horizontal |
| Fish and Seafood Sector | New Program / Never Evaluated | Thematic Evaluation of the Fisheries Funds | 2023-24 | $0 | $122,365,536 | - | Required by the FAA | 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 | $5,102,668 | $5,102,668 | - | 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)(Lead: National Research Council Canada) | 2025-26 | $3,299,289 | $3,299,289 | - | Not Applicable | Horizontal - partner |
| Aquaculture Science | Evaluation of the Sustainable Aquaculture Program (2017-18) | Thematic Evaluation of Aquaculture | 2024-25 | $0 | $14,958,779 | - | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Fisheries Science | New Program / Never Evaluated | Horizontal Evaluation of the Funding dedicated to the Southern Resident Killer Whale (SRKW), 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 | $156,251,395 | 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 Oceans Protection Plan (Lead: Transport Canada) | 2022-23 | $0 | - | - | Commitment in TB submission (2023-24 completion) | Horizontal - partner |
| Economics and Statistics | Evaluation of Economic Analysis and Statistics (2019-20) | Evaluation of Economics and Statistics | 2026-27 | $10,604,811 | $10,604,811 | - | Departmental Priority | Non-horizontal |
| Fish and Fish Habitat Protection | New Program / Never Evaluated | Horizontal Evaluation of TMX Phase IV Partnership Office (Lead: Natural Resources Canada) | 2022-23 | $0 | $102,701,817 | Program spending balance is covered by the Thematic Evaluation of the TMX - Accommodations: Salish Sea Initiative; Aquatic Habitation Restoration Fund | Commitment in TB submission (2022-23 completion) | Horizontal - partner |
| Fish and Fish Habitat Protection | New Program / Never Evaluated | Horizontal Evaluation of the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees (Lead: Natural Resources Canada) | 2022-23 | $0 | - | - | Commitment in TB submission (2022-23 completion) | Horizontal - partner |
| Fish and Fish Habitat Protection | New Program / Never Evaluated | Horizontal Evaluation of the Impact Assessment and Regulatory Processes (Lead: Impact Assessment Agency of Canada) | 2022-23 | $4,009,973 | - | - | 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 (Lead: Environment and Climate Change Canada) | 2023-24 | $0 | - | - | Commitment in TB submission (2023-24 completion) | Horizontal - partner |
| Fish and Fish Habitat Protection | Evaluation of the Fisheries Protection Program and its Aquatic Invasive Species Component (2016-17) | Evaluation of Fish and Fish Habitat Protection | 2024-25 | $45,360,142 | - | - | Departmental Priority | Non-horizontal |
| Aquatic Invasive Species | Evaluation of the Fisheries Protection Program and its Aquatic Invasive Species Component (2016-17) | Evaluation of Aquatic Invasive Species | 2024-25 | $14,173,304 | $14,173,304 | - | Not Applicable | Non-horizontal |
| 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 Species at Risk components of the Canada Nature Fund (Lead: ECCC) | 2023-24 | $62,276,484 | $62,276,484 | DFO G&Cs were included in the 2021-22 Evaluation of DFO's Activities in Support of Species at Risk to meet the FAA requirements | Commitment in TB submission (2022-23 completion) | Horizontal - partner |
| Species at Risk | New Program / Never Evaluated | Horizontal Evaluation of the Funding dedicated to the Southern Resident Killer Whale (SRKW), 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 Planning and Conservation | New Program / Never Evaluated | Horizontal Evaluation of the Impact Assessment and Regulatory Processes (Lead: Impact Assessment Agency of Canada) | 2022-23 | $1,264,047 | $83,596,863 | - | 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 (SRKW), 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 Planning and Conservation | Evaluation of Oceans Management (2017-18) | Horizontal Evaluation of Marine Planning and Conservation (Lead: DFO) | 2025-26 | $82,332,816 | - | - | Departmental Priority | Horizontal - lead |
| Aquatic Ecosystem Science | New Program / Never Evaluated | Horizontal Evaluation of the Impact Assessment and Regulatory Processes (Lead: Impact Assessment Agency of Canada) | 2022-23 | $622,351 | $93,517,407 | 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 (Lead: Environment and Climate Change Canada) | 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) Evaluation of the Aquatic Climate Change Adaptation Services Program (ACCASP) (2019-20) |
Horizontal Evaluation of Oceans Protection Plan (Lead: Transport Canada) | 2022-23 | $0 | $12,693,983 | 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 |
| Oceans and Climate Change Science | Evaluation of the Aquatic Climate Change Adaptation Services Program (ACCASP) (2019-20) Horizontal Evaluation of the Clean Air Agenda Adaptation Theme (Led by ECCC) (2017-18) |
Horizontal Evaluation of Adapting to Impacts of Climate Change (Roll-up of departmental evaluations) (Lead: Environment and Climate Change Canada) | 2026-27 | $0 | - | - | Commitment in TB submission (2026-27 completion) | Horizontal - partner |
| Icebreaking Services | Evaluation of the Marine Navigation Program (2015-16) | Horizontal Evaluation of Oceans Protection Plan (Lead: Transport Canada) | 2022-23 | $0 | $13,352,276 | Program spending covered by the Thematic Evaluation of Marine Navigation. | Commitment in TB submission (2023-24 completion) | Horizontal - partner |
| Aids to Navigation | Evaluation of the Marine Navigation Program (2015-16) | Thematic Evaluation of Marine Navigation. | 2024-25 | $0 | $6,171,700 | - | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Waterways Management | Evaluation of the Marine Navigation Program (2015-16) | Horizontal Evaluation of Oceans Protection Plan (Lead: Transport Canada) | 2022-23 | $0 | $6,760,172 | Program spending covered by the Thematic Evaluation of Marine Navigation. | Commitment in TB submission (2023-24 completion) | Horizontal - partner |
| Marine Communications and Traffic Services | New Program / Never Evaluated | Horizontal Evaluation of the Funding dedicated to the Southern Resident Killer Whale (SRKW), 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 | $36,620,367 | Program spending covered by the Thematic Evaluation of Aerial Support. | Commitment in TB submission (2022-23 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) (2016-17) |
Horizontal Evaluation of Oceans Protection Plan (Lead: Transport Canada) | 2022-23 | $0 | - | - | Commitment in TB submission (2023-24 completion) | Horizontal - partner |
| Shore-based Asset Readiness | Evaluation of the Shore-based Asset Readiness Program (2020-21) | Evaluation of the Shore-based Asset Readiness Program | 2025-26 | $232,297,011 | $232,297,011 | - | Not Applicable | Non-horizontal |
| Shore-based Asset Readiness | Evaluation of the Shore-based Asset Readiness (SBAR) Program (2020-21); Evaluation of the Marine Communications and Traffic Services (MCTS) (2016-17) |
Horizontal Evaluation of Oceans Protection Plan (Lead: Transport Canada) | 2022-23 | $0 | - | - | Commitment in TB submission (2023-24 completion) | Horizontal - partner |
| Hydrographic Services, Data and Science | Evaluation of Hydrographic Products and Services Program (2012-13); Evaluation of the Oceans Protection Plan (Phase 1) (2018-19) | Horizontal Evaluation of Oceans Protection Plan (Lead: Transport Canada) | 2022-23 | $0 | $26,569,751 | Program spending covered by the Thematic Evaluation of Marine Navigation. | Commitment in TB submission (2023-24 completion) | Horizontal - partner |
| Search and Rescue | Evaluation of the Search and Rescue Program: Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary (2021-22) | Horizontal Evaluation of Oceans Protection Plan (Lead: Transport Canada) | 2022-23 | $0 | $44,175,241 | - | Commitment in TB submission (2023-24 completion) | Horizontal - partner |
| Search and Rescue | Evaluation of the Search and Rescue Program: Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary (2021-22) | Evaluation of the Search and Rescue Program | 2026-27 | $44,175,241 | - | - | Required by the FAA | Non-horizontal |
| Environmental Response | Evaluation of the Environmental Response Services Program (2016-17) | Horizontal Evaluation of Oceans Protection Plan (Lead: Transport Canada) | 2022-23 | $94,149,177 | $94,149,177 | - | 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 Oceans Protection Plan (Lead: Transport Canada) | 2022-23 | $9,683,751 | $9,683,751 | - | 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); Evaluation to Support CCG Force Generation (2018-19) |
Horizontal Evaluation of Oceans Protection Plan (Lead: Transport Canada) | 2022-23 | $0 | $321,880,084 | Program spending will be covered by the Thematic Evaluation of the Coast Guard Operational Personnel | 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) | Thematic Evaluation of Canadian Coast Guard Fleet Maintenance and Procurement | 2023-24 | $0 | $517,310,044 | - | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Fleet Procurement | Evaluation of the Fleet Operational Readiness Program: Fleet Maintenance and Fleet Procurement Sub-Programs (2013-14) | Thematic Evaluation of Canadian Coast Guard Fleet Maintenance and Procurement | 2023-24 | $0 | $346,428,436 | - | Centrally-led / requested | Not Applicable |
| Canadian Coast Guard College | Evaluation of the Canadian Coast Guard College (2017-18) | Thematic Evaluation of the Coast Guard Operational Personnel | 2025-26 | - | $14,563,607 | - | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Internal Services - Management and Oversight Services | NA | NA | Not Applicable | $0 | - | - | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Internal Services - Financial Management | NA | NA | 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 (Lead: Environment and Climate Change Canada) | 2022-23 | $0 | - | - | Commitment in TB submission (2022-23 completion) | Horizontal - partner |
| Internal Services - Human Resources Management Services | New Program / Never Evaluated | Horizontal Evaluation of the Impact Assessment and Regulatory Processes (Lead: Impact Assessment Agency of Canada) | 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 (Led by: Environment and Climate Change Canada) (2018-19) | Horizontal Evaluation of Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan: Phase IV (Lead: Environment and Climate Change Canada) | 2023-24 | $0 | - | - | Not Applicable | Horizontal - partner |
| Internal Services - Legal Services | NA | NA | Not Applicable | $0 | - | - | Not applicable | Not Applicable |
| Internal Services - Information Management Services | NA | NA | Not Applicable | $0 | - | - | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Internal Services - Information Technology Services | NA | NA | Not Applicable | $0 | - | - | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Internal Services - Real Property Management Services | NA | Horizontal Evaluation of the Impact Assessment and Regulatory Processes (Lead: Impact Assessment Agency of Canada) | 2022-23 | $0 | - | - | Commitment in TB submission (2022-23 completion) | Horizontal - partner |
| Internal Services - Materiel Management Services | NA | NA | Not Applicable | $0 | - | - | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Internal Services - Acquisition Management Services | NA | NA | Not Applicable | $0 | - | - | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Internal Services - Communications Services | NA | NA | Not Applicable | $0 | - | - | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Internal Services - all | NA | NA | 2022-23 | $538,882,408 | $538,882,408 | - | Not applicable | Not Applicable |
| Other | NA | Horizontal Evaluation of St-Lawrence Action Plan (Lead: Environment and Climate Change Canada) | 2023-24 | $0 | $0 | There is no funding associated with this program in the 2022-23 Main Estimates, however, DFO will take part in the Horizontal Evaluation being led by Environment and Climate Change Canada | Not applicable | 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 Small Craft Harbours Program (2012-13) | Evaluation of Small Craft Harbours and CCG's Jetties and Wharves | 2022-23 | $245,576,512 | $245,576,512 | - | Commitment in TB submission (2022-23 completion) |
| Thematic | Evaluation of the Salmonid Enhancement Program (2014-15) | Evaluation of DFO’s Activities in Support of Pacific Salmon | 2022-23 | $0 | $0 | The Salmonid Enhancement Program is covered by the 2022-23 Evaluation of DFO's activities in Support of Pacific Salmon and by the 2026-27 Thematic Evaluation of the Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative. The program spending is assigned to the latter only, to avoid double counting. | Commitment in TB submission (2022-23 completion) |
| Thematic | Never evaluated | Evaluation of the Fisheries Funds | 2022-23 | $122,365,536 | $122,365,536 | - | Required by the FAA |
| Thematic | Never Evaluated | Evaluation of the Canadian Integrated Oceans Observation Systems | 2023-24 | $78,760,658 | $78,760,658 | - | Not applicable |
| Thematic | Evaluation of the Aboriginal Programs: Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy (AFS) and Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management (AAROM) (2018-19) | Evaluation of Reconciliation | 2023-24 | $283,065,398 | $283,065,398 | - | Required by the FAA |
| Thematic | Evaluation of the Fleet Operational Readiness Program: Fleet Maintenance and Fleet Procurement Sub-Programs (2013-14) | Evaluation of Canadian Coast Guard Fleet Maintenance and Procurement | 2023-24 | $863,738,480 | $863,738,480 | - | Centrally-led / requested |
| Thematic | Evaluation of the Aquatic Animal Health Program (2014-15) | Evaluation of the TMX - Accommodations: Salish Sea Initiative; Aquatic Habitation Restoration Fund | 2023-24 | $53,331,702 | $53,331,702 | - | Required by the FAA |
| Thematic | Never Evaluated | Evaluation of Fisheries and Oceans Science Monitoring | 2024-25 | $168,945,378 | $168,945,378 | - | 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 Environmental Response Services Program (2016-17); Evaluation of the Marine Navigation Program (2015-16) |
Evaluation of Marine Navigation | 2024-25 | $52,853,899 | $52,853,899 | - | Not applicable |
| Thematic | Never evaluated | Evaluation of Digital Transformation | 2024-25 | $0 | $0 | - | Not applicable |
| 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 | $28,548,971 | $28,548,971 | - | Not applicable |
| Thematic | Never Evaluated | Evaluation of Aerial Support | 2025-26 | $36,620,367 | $36,620,367 | - | 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 of the Coast Guard Operational Personnel | 2025-26 | $336,443,691 | $336,443,691 | - | Not applicable |
| Thematic | Evaluation of Grants and Contributions Programming in the Ecosystems and Oceans Science Sector (2020-21) | Evaluation of Grants and Contributions Programming in the Ecosystems and Oceans Science Sector | 2025-26 | $14,134,398 | $14,134,398 | - | Required by the FAA |
| Thematic | Evaluation of 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 DFO's Activities in Support of Pacific Salmon (2022-23) | Evaluation of the Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative | 2026-27 | $50,741,602 | $50,741,602 | - | Required by the FAA |
| Thematic | Never Evaluated | Evaluation of the Arctic Regions | 2026-27 | $0 | $0 | - | Not applicable |
| - | - | - | Total | $3,806,980,569 | $3,806,980,569 | - | - |
| Year | Program Spending covered by evaluations | % Planned spending covered |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | $1,017,233,704 | 27% |
| 2023-24 | $1,620,932,039 | 43% |
| 2024-25 | $281,332,723 | 7% |
| 2025-26 | $772,017,794 | 20% |
| 2026-27 | $115,464,310 | 3% |
| Total | $3,806,980,569 | 100% |
Name of the organization: Department of Fisheries and Oceans
Total 2022-23 value of Voted Grants and Contributions based on Departmental Plan ($): $620,111,679
| Program (from Program Inventory) |
Title of Ongoing Program of Gs&Cs | Title of Corresponding Voted Gs&Cs Listed in the Public Accounts | 2022-23 Voted Gs&Cs amount ($) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aboriginal Programs and Treaties | Contributions in Support of Indigenous Reconciliation Priorities | Contributions in Support of Indigenous Reconciliation Priorities | $142,063,188 | $159,407,340 | 2020-21 | 2044-45 | NA | 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 | $16,133,791 | $20,883,540 | 2018-19 | 2022-23 | NA | NA | 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 | $24,795,263 | $19,317,999 | 2018-19 | 2022-23 | NA | 2021-22 | 2023-24 | Covered in 2021-22 by Evaluation of DFO's Activities in Support of Species at Risk; and by 2023-24 Horizontal Evaluation of the Species at Risk Program, including Species at Risk components of the Canada Nature Fund (Lead: Environment and Climate Change Canada) |
| 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 | $97,266,320 | $76,807,902 | NA | 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 | $28,524,392 | $25,802,359 | 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 | $78,800,778 | $46,558,130 | 2017-18 | 2023-24 | NA | 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 | $28,600,000 | $13,249,037 | 2019-20 | 2023-24 | NA | 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 | $7,677,400 | $7,447,706 | 2013-14 | 2022-23 | NA | 2021-22 | 2026-27 | Evaluation of the Search and Rescue Program |
| Applies to several programs | Ocean and Freshwater Science Contribution Program | Contributions in Support of Ecosystems and Oceans Science | $14,134,398 | $25,398,856 | 2016-17 | Ongoing | Ongoing | 2020-21 | 2025-26 | Thematic Evaluation of the Grants and Contributions Programming in the Ecosystems and Oceans Science Sector |
| - | - | Total | $437,995,530 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Program (from Program Inventory) |
Title of Ongoing Program of Gs&Cs | Title of Corresponding Voted Gs&Cs Listed in the Public Accounts | 2022-23 Voted Gs&Cs amount ($) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish and Fish Habitat Protection | Grants for Indigenous Participation in Consultations related to Fish and Fish Habitat | Grants in Support of Aquatic Species and Aquatic Habitat | $4,347,087 | $1,679,979 | 2018-19 | 2022-23 | NA | 2016-17 | 2022-23 | Horizontal Evaluation of the Impact Assessment and Regulatory Processes (Lead: Impact Assessment Agency of Canada) |
| Fish and Fish Habitat Protection | Pacific Salmon Commercial Transition Program | Contributions in Support of the Sustainable Management of Canada’s Fisheries | $39,400,000 | $7,800,000 | 2022-23 | 2025-26 | NA | New/ 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. |
| Fish and Fish Habitat Protection | Marine Mammal Response Capacity Building Fund | Contributions in Support of the Sustainable Management of Canada’s Fisheries | $10,000,000 | $2,000,000 | 2022-23 | 2022-23 | NA | New/ 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. |
| Fish and Fish Habitat Protection | Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund Contribution Program | Contributions in Support of Aquatic Species and Aquatic Habitat | $25,000,000 | $5,000,000 | 2022-23 | 2026-27 | NA | New/ Never evaluated | 2023-24 | Thematic Evaluation of the TMX - Accommodations: Salish Sea Initiative; Aquatic Habitation Restoration Fund |
| Fish and Fish Habitat Protection | Salish Sea Initiative Contribution Program | Contributions in Support of Aquatic Species and Aquatic Habitat | $28,331,702 | $5,666,340 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | NA | New/ Never evaluated | 2023-24 | Thematic Evaluation of the TMX - Accommodations: Salish Sea Initiative; Aquatic Habitation Restoration Fund |
| Fish and Fish Habitat Protection | Terrestrial Cumulative Effects Initiative Contribution Program | Contributions in Support of Aquatic Species and Aquatic Habitat | $2,785,099 | $557,020 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | NA | New/ Never evaluated | 2023-24 | Horizontal Evaluation of TMX – Terrestrial Cumulative Effects Initiative (Lead: Environment and Climate Change Canada) |
| Marine Planning and Conservation | Grants in Support of the Oceans Management Program to Support Indigenous Groups in the Development and Implementation of Oceans Conservation and Management Activities (previously called Grant to Support Indigenous Groups in Negotiations of Conservation Measures) |
Grants in Support of Aquatic Species and Aquatic Habitat | $100,000 | $40,000 | 2016-17 | ongoing | ongoing | 2017-18 | 2025-26 | Horizontal Evaluation of Marine Planning and Conservation (Lead: Fisheries and Oceans Canada) |
| Marine Planning and Conservation | Contributions in Support of the Oceans Management Program to Support Development and Implementation of Oceans Conservation and Management Activities (Combines Contribution to Support Establishment and Management of Conservation Measures; 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 | $30,171,144 | $7,769,685 | 2016-17 | Ongoing | Ongoing | 2017-18 | 2025-26 | Horizontal Evaluation of Marine Planning and Conservation (Lead: Fisheries and Oceans Canada) |
| Internal Services - Real Property Management Services | Grants in Support of the Disposal of Surplus Lighthouses | Grants in Support of Asset Disposal Programming | $500,000 | $472,600 | 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 will be included in program evaluations. |
| Small Craft Harbours | Grants in Support of the Small Craft Harbours Class Program | Grants in Support of Asset Disposal Programming | $1,000,000 | $2,425,308 | 2012-13 | Ongoing | Ongoing | Never evaluated | 2022-23 | Thematic Evaluation of Small Craft Harbours and CCG's Jetties and Wharves |
| Small Craft Harbours | Contributions to support the Small Craft Harbours Class Contribution Program | Contributions to support the Small Craft Harbours Class Contribution Program | $1,150,000 | $1,841,571 | 2017-18 | Ongoing | Ongoing | 2012-13 | 2022-23 | Thematic Evaluation of Small Craft Harbours and CCG's Jetties and Wharves |
| Fisheries and Harbour Management | Grants in Support of Indigenous Reconciliation Priorities | Grants in Support of Indigenous Reconciliation Priorities | $745,860 | $1,312,196 | 2021-22 | NA | NA | 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 will be included in program evaluations. |
| Applies to several programs | Grants in Support of 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 | $270,500 | $213,686 | NA | 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 will be included in program evaluations. |
| Aquatic Invasive Species | Contributions to Support the Aquatic Invasive Species Program | Contributions in Support of Aquatic Species and Aquatic Habitat | $595,000 | $590,013 | 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 | $8,600,000 | $3,498,246 | 2019-20 | 2023-24 | NA | Never evaluated | 2022-23 | Thematic Evaluation of the Fisheries Funds |
| Applies to several programs | Training and Exercising Participation and Funding Contribution Program | Contributions in Support of the Canadian Coast Guard Integrated Program | $689,740 | $415,631 | 2017-18 | Ongoing | Ongoing | 2021-22 | 2026-27 | Evaluation of the Search and Rescue Program |
| Search and Rescue | CCG Indigenous Participation Contribution Program (Indigenous Community-Boat Volunteer Program) |
Contributions in Support of the Canadian Coast Guard Integrated Program | $13,236,000 | $4,401,242 | 2016-17 | 2021-22 | NA | 2021-22 | 2026-27 | Covered in 2021-22 by Evaluation of Search and Rescue: Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary; Subject to renewal, tentatively to be evaluated in 2026-27 |
| Applies to several programs | Contributions in Support of 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 | $1,943,077 | NA | Ongoing | Ongoing | 2020-21 | 2025-26 | Thematic Evaluation of 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 five year period. |
| Salmonid Enhancement | Contributions in Support of Salmon Enhancement Programming (previously called Contributions to support the Community Involvement Program) |
Contributions in Support of Salmon Enhancement Programming | $5,041,000 | $4,058,366 | 2018-19 | Ongoing | Ongoing | 2014-15 | 2022-23 | Thematic Evaluation of DFO’s Activities in Support of Pacific Salmon |
| Salmonid Enhancement | Contribution to the Pacific Salmon Foundation | Contribution in Support of the Pacific Salmon Foundation | $1,590,633 | $1,428,920 | 1993-94 | Ongoing | Ongoing | 2014-15 | 2022-23 | Thematic Evaluation of DFO’s Activities in Support of Pacific Salmon |
| Salmonid Enhancement | Contribution in Support of the T. Buck Suzuki Environmental Foundation | Contribution in Support of the T. Buck Suzuki Environmental Foundation | $21,367 | $4,273 | 2014-15 | Ongoing | Ongoing | 2014-15 | 2022-23 | Thematic Evaluation of DFO’s Activities in Support of Pacific Salmon |
| Salmonid Enhancement | Grants in support of Salmon Enhancement Programming | Grants in support of Salmon Enhancement Programming | $1,550,000 | $310,000 | 2014-15 | Ongoing | Ongoing | 2014-15 | 2022-23 | Thematic Evaluation of DFO’s Activities in Support of Pacific Salmon |
| Aboriginal Programs and Treaties | Contribution in Support of the Salmon Sub-Committee of the Yukon Fish and Wildlife Management Board | Contribution in Support of the Salmon Sub-Committee of the Yukon Fish and Wildlife Management Board | $300,500 | $283,900 | 1993-94 | Ongoing | Ongoing | 2013-14 | 2023-24 | Thematic Evaluation of the Reconciliation Strategy |
| 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 | Contributions to support the Adoption of Clean Technology within the Fisheries and Aquaculture Industry through the Fisheries and Aquaculture Clean Technology Adoption Program | $3,994,000 | $3,829,971 | 2017-18 | 2021-22 | NA | 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 | $182,115,849 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Year | 2022-23 Voted Gs&Cs amount covered ($) |
% 2022-23 Voted Gs&Cs amount covered ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | $123,534,569 | 28% |
| 2023-24 | $292,649,163 | 67% |
| 2024-25 | $0 | 0% |
| 2025-26 | $14,134,398 | 3% |
| 2026-27 | $7,677,400 | 2% |
| Total | $437,995,530 | 100% |
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