DFO’s planned Evaluation coverage over the next five fiscal years (2023-24 to 2027-28)
Name of the organization: Department of Fisheries and Oceans
Planning Year (Year 1): 2023-24
Number of Programs in the Program Inventory: 32
Total 2022-23 Planned Spending ($) from Departmental Plan: $3,925,007,260
Organization Contact: Bonnie Antcliffe
Position: Director General, Planning, Results and Evaluation
Email: bonnie.antcliffe@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Phone: 604-209-1385
| Program (from Program Inventory) | Last Evaluation of the Program (in whole or in part) and Fiscal Year approved or Never Evaluated | Planned Evaluation in the next 5 years | Date of planned evaluation approval (fiscal year) | Program spending covered by the planned evaluation (based on 2023-24 amounts) ($) | 2023-24 Total Planned Program spending (based on 2023-24 amounts) ($) | Comments and Rationale for not evaluating Program or spending | Reason for Evaluation | Horizontal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2026-27 | $124,305, 184 | $124,305,184 | - | Departmental Priority | Non-horizontal |
Fisheries Management |
Evaluation of DFO's Activities in Support of Pacific Salmon (2022-23) |
Evaluation of the Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative |
2024-25 |
$0 |
- | - | Required by the FAA |
Non-horizontal |
Aboriginal Programs and Treaties |
Evaluation of the Indigenous Commercial Fisheries Programs (2020-21) |
Thematic Evaluation of the Reconciliation |
2024-25 |
$0 |
$228,180,353 |
The balance covered by the Thematic Evaluation of Reconciliation |
Departmental Priority |
Not Applicable |
Aboriginal Programs and Treaties |
Evaluation of the Indigenous Commercial Fisheries Programs (2020-21) |
Evaluation of Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management (AAROM) and Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy (AFS) |
2023-24 |
$84,778,897 |
- | - | Required by the FAA |
Not Applicable |
Aboriginal Programs and Treaties |
Evaluation of the Indigenous Commercial Fisheries Programs (2020-21) |
Indigenous Commercial Fisheries Programs |
2025-26 |
$0 |
- | Three G&C programs covered by the Thematic Evaluation of Indigenous Commercial Fisheries Programs |
Required by the FAA |
Not Applicable |
Aboriginal Programs and Treaties |
Evaluation of DFO's Activities in Support of Pacific Salmon (2022-23) |
Evaluation of the Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative |
2024-25 |
$0 |
- | - | Required by the FAA |
Non-horizontal |
Aquaculture Management |
Evaluation of the Sustainable Aquaculture Program (2017-18) |
Thematic Evaluation of Aquaculture |
2026-27 |
$0 |
$10,257,343 |
Funding covered by the Thematic Evaluation of Aquaculture |
Departmental Priority |
Not Applicable |
Salmonid Enhancement |
Evaluation of DFO's Activities in Support of Pacific Salmon (2022-23) |
Evaluation of the Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative |
2024-25 |
$0 |
$58,876,521 |
Funding included in the Thematic Evaluation of Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative |
Required by the FAA |
Non-horizontal |
International Engagement |
Evaluation of the International Engagement (2017-18); |
International Engagement |
2027-28 |
$9,986,634 |
$9,986,634 |
- | Not Applicable |
Non-horizontal |
Small Craft Harbours |
Thematic Evaluation of Small Craft Harbours and CCG's Jetties and Wharves. (2022-23) |
Evaluation of Small Craft Harbours |
2027-28 |
$173,614,915 |
$173,614,915 |
- | Not Applicable |
Non-horizontal |
Conservation and Protection |
Evaluation of the Compliance and Enforcement Program (2015-16) |
Evaluation of Conservation and Protection |
2023-24 |
$152,851,436 |
$152,851,436 |
- | Departmental Priority |
Non-horizontal |
Conservation and Protection |
Evaluation of DFO's Activities in Support of Pacific Salmon (2022-23) |
Evaluation of the Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative |
2024-25 |
$0 |
- | - | Required by the FAA |
Non-horizontal |
Conservation and Protection |
Evaluation of the Sustainable Aquaculture Program (2017-18) |
Thematic Evaluation of Aquaculture |
2026-27 |
$0 |
- | - | Departmental Priority |
Not Applicable |
Conservation and Protection |
Horizontal Evaluation of the Impact Assessment and Regulatory Processes (Lead: Impact Assessment Agency of Canada) (2022-23) |
Horizontal Evaluation of Implementation of the Impact Assessment Act (Lead: Impact Assessment Agency of Canada) |
2027-28 |
$0 |
- | - | Commitment in TB submission (2027-28) |
Horizontal - partner |
Fish and Seafood Sector |
Thematic Evaluation of the Fisheries Funds (2022-23) |
Thematic Evaluation of Fisheries Funds (AFF, QFF) |
2027-28 |
$0 |
$106,735,610 |
G&C funding covered by the Thematic Evaluation of Fisheries Funds |
Required by the FAA |
Not Applicable |
Aquatic Animal Health |
Evaluation of Science Funding (2018-19); |
Aquatic Animal Health |
2026-27 |
$5,134,412 |
$5,134,412 |
- | 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 |
$3,056,818 |
$3,056,818 |
- | Not Applicable |
Horizontal - partner |
Aquaculture Science |
Evaluation of the Sustainable Aquaculture Program (2017-18) |
Thematic Evaluation of Aquaculture |
2026-27 |
$0 |
$14,525,723 |
Funding covered by the Thematic Evaluation of Aquaculture |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Fisheries Science |
Never Evaluated |
Thematic Evaluation of Ocean Monitoring |
2024-25 |
$0 |
$149,135,877 |
Funding covered by the Thematic Evaluation of Ocean Monitoring |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Fisheries Science |
Evaluation of Grants and Contributions Programming in the Ecosystems and Oceans Science Sector (2020-21) |
Grants and Contributions Programming in the Ecosystems and Oceans Science Sector |
2025-26 |
$0 |
- | FAA requirement addressed by the Thematic Evaluation of G&C in EOS Sector |
Required by the FAA |
Not Applicable |
Fisheries Science |
Evaluation of the Health of the Oceans (HOTO) Initiative (2012-13) |
Horizontal Evaluation of Oceans Protection Plan (Lead: Transport Canada) |
2026-27 |
$0 |
- | - | Commitment in TB submission (2026-27 completion) |
Horizontal - partner |
Fisheries Science |
Evaluation of DFO's Activities in Support of Pacific Salmon (2022-23) |
Evaluation of the Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative |
2024-25 |
$0 |
- | - | Required by the FAA |
Non-horizontal |
Economics and Statistics |
Evaluation of Economic Analysis and Statistics (2019-20) |
Economics and Statistics |
2027-28 |
$10,585,704 |
$10,585,704 |
- | Not Applicable |
Non-horizontal |
Fish and Fish Habitat Protection |
New Program / Never Evaluated |
Horizontal Evaluation of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees (Lead: Natural Resources Canada) |
2023-24 |
$0 |
$86,241,882 |
- | Commitment in TB submission (2022-23 completion) |
Horizontal - partner |
Fish and Fish Habitat Protection |
Evaluation of the Aquatic Animal Health Program (2014-15) |
Evaluation of TMX Accommodations: Salish Sea Initiative; Aquatic Habitation Restoration Fund |
2023-24 |
$0 |
- | FAA requirement addressed by the Thematic Evaluation of TMX Accommodations |
Required by the FAA |
Non-horizontal |
Fish and Fish Habitat Protection |
Evaluation of the Fisheries Protection Program and its Aquatic Invasive Species Component (2016-17) |
Fish and Fish Habitat Protection |
2025-26 |
$32,919,835 |
- | - | Departmental Priority |
Non-horizontal |
Fish and Fish Habitat Protection |
Horizontal Evaluation of the Impact Assessment and Regulatory Processes (Lead: Impact Assessment Agency of Canada) (2022-23) |
Horizontal Evaluation of Implementation of the Impact Assessment Act (Lead: Impact Assessment Agency of Canada) |
2027-28 |
$0 |
- | - | Commitment in TB submission (2027-28) |
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) |
2024-25 |
$0 |
- | - | Commitment in TB submission (2023-24 completion) |
Horizontal - partner |
Aquatic Invasive Species |
Evaluation of the Fisheries Protection Program and its Aquatic Invasive Species Component (2016-17) |
Evaluation of Aquatic Invasive Species |
2025-26 |
$26,295,021 |
$26,295,021 |
- | Not Applicable |
Non-horizontal |
Species at Risk |
Evaluation of DFO's Activities in Support of Species at Risk (2021-22) |
Horizontal Evaluation of the Species at Risk Program, including SAR components of the Canada Nature Fund (Lead: Environment and Climate Change Canada) |
2023-24 |
$29,732,793 |
$29,732,793 |
- | Not Applicable |
Horizontal - partner |
Species at Risk |
Evaluation of DFO's Activities in Support of Species at Risk (2021-22) |
Evaluation of the Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative |
2024-25 |
$0 |
- | - | Required by the FAA |
Non-horizontal |
Marine Planning and Conservation |
Evaluation of Oceans Management (2017-18) |
Horizontal Evaluation of Marine Planning and Conservation (Lead: DFO) |
2025-26 |
$85,209,859 |
$85,209,859 |
- | Departmental Priority |
Horizontal - lead |
Marine Planning and Conservation |
New Program / Never Evaluated |
Horizontal Evaluation of TMX – Terrestrial Cumulative Effects Initiative (Lead: Environment and Climate Change Canada) |
2024-25 |
$0 |
- | - | Commitment in TB submission (2023-24 completion) |
Horizontal - partner |
Aquatic Ecosystem Science |
New Program / Never Evaluated |
Horizontal Evaluation of TMX – Terrestrial Cumulative Effects Initiative (Lead: Environment and Climate Change Canada) |
2024-25 |
$0 |
$113,320,677 |
Balance covered by the Thematic Evaluation of Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative |
Commitment in TB submission (2023-24 completion) |
Horizontal - partner |
Aquatic Ecosystem Science |
Evaluation of Grants and Contributions Programming in the Ecosystems and Oceans Science Sector (2020-21) |
Grants and Contributions Programming in the Ecosystems and Oceans Science Sector |
2025-26 |
$0 |
- | FAA requirement addressed by the Thematic Evaluation of G&C in EOS Sector |
Required by the FAA |
Non-horizontal |
Aquatic Ecosystem Science |
Evaluation of DFO's Activities in Support of Pacific Salmon (2022-23) |
Evaluation of the Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative |
2024-25 |
$0 |
- | - | Required by the FAA |
Non-horizontal |
Aquatic Ecosystem Science |
Horizontal Evaluation of the Impact Assessment and Regulatory Processes (Lead: Impact Assessment Agency of Canada) (2022-23) |
Horizontal Evaluation of Implementation of the Impact Assessment Act (Lead: Impact Assessment Agency of Canada) |
2027-28 |
$0 |
- | - | Commitment in TB submission (2027-28) |
Horizontal - partner |
Oceans and Climate Change Science |
Horizontal Evaluation of Oceans Protection Plan (Lead: Transport Canada) (2022-23) |
Horizontal Evaluation of Oceans Protection Plan (Lead: Transport Canada) |
2026-27 |
$0 |
$13,058,695 |
Program funding covered by the Thematic Evaluation of Oceans Monitoring |
Commitment in TB submission (2026-27 completion) |
Horizontal - partner |
Oceans and Climate Change Science |
Evaluation of the Aquatic Climate Change Adaptation Services Program (ACCASP) (2019-20) |
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 |
Oceans and Climate Change Science |
Never Evaluated |
Thematic Evaluation of Ocean Monitoring |
2024-25 |
$0 |
- | - | Not Applicable |
Non-horizontal |
Icebreaking Services |
Evaluation of the Marine Navigation Program (2015-16) |
Thematic Evaluation of Marine Navigation |
2024-25 |
$0 |
$13,352,276 |
Program funding covered by the Thematic Evaluation of Marine Navigation |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Icebreaking Services |
Horizontal Evaluation of Oceans Protection Plan (Lead: Transport Canada) (2022-23) |
Horizontal Evaluation of Oceans Protection Plan (Lead: Transport Canada) |
2026-27 |
$0 |
- | - | Commitment in TB submission (2026-27 completion) |
Horizontal - partner |
Aids to Navigation |
Evaluation of the Marine Navigation Program (2015-16) |
Thematic Evaluation of Marine Navigation |
2024-25 |
$0 |
$6,657,393 |
Program funding covered by the Thematic Evaluation of Marine Navigation |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Waterways Management |
Evaluation of the Marine Navigation Program (2015-16) |
Thematic Evaluation of Marine Navigation |
2024-25 |
$0 |
$6,760,172 |
Program funding covered by the Thematic Evaluation of Marine Navigation |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Waterways Management |
Horizontal Evaluation of Oceans Protection Plan (Lead: Transport Canada) (2022-23) |
Horizontal Evaluation of Oceans Protection Plan (Lead: Transport Canada) |
2026-27 |
$0 |
- | - | Commitment in TB submission (2026-27 completion) |
Horizontal - partner |
Marine Communications and Traffic Services |
Horizontal Evaluation of Oceans Protection Plan (Lead: Transport Canada) (2022-23) |
Horizontal Evaluation of Oceans Protection Plan (Lead: Transport Canada) |
2026-27 |
$0 |
$36,624,929 |
Program funding covered by the Thematic Evaluation of CCG's Aerial Support |
Commitment in TB submission (2026-27 completion) |
Horizontal - partner |
Marine Communications and Traffic Services |
New Program / Never Evaluated |
Evaluation of CCG's Aerial Support |
2025-26 |
$0 |
- | - | Not Applicable |
Non-horizontal |
Shore-based Asset Readiness |
Evaluation of the Shore-based Asset Readiness Program (2020-21) |
Evaluation of the Shore-based Asset Readiness Program |
2027-28 |
$186,945,762 |
$186,945,762 |
- | Not Applicable |
Non-horizontal |
Shore-based Asset Readiness |
New Program / Never Evaluated |
Evaluation of CCG's Aerial Support |
2025-26 |
$0 |
- | - | Not Applicable |
Non-horizontal |
Hydrographic Services, Data and Science |
Horizontal Evaluation of Oceans Protection Plan (Lead: Transport Canada) (2022-23) |
Horizontal Evaluation of Oceans Protection Plan (Lead: Transport Canada) |
2026-27 |
$0 |
$37,848,275 |
Program funding covered by the Thematic Evaluation of Marine Navigation |
Commitment in TB submission (2026-27 completion) |
Horizontal - partner |
Hydrographic Services, Data and Science |
Evaluation of the Marine Navigation Program (2015-16) |
Thematic Evaluation of Marine Navigation |
2024-25 |
$0 |
- | - | Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
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 |
$55,611,793 |
$55,611,793 |
- | Required by the FAA |
Non-horizontal |
Search and Rescue |
Horizontal Evaluation of Oceans Protection Plan (Lead: Transport Canada) (2022-23) |
Horizontal Evaluation of Oceans Protection Plan (Lead: Transport Canada) |
2026-27 |
$0 |
- | - | Commitment in TB submission (2026-27 completion) |
Horizontal - partner |
Environmental Response |
Horizontal Evaluation of Oceans Protection Plan (Lead: Transport Canada) (2022-23) |
Horizontal Evaluation of Oceans Protection Plan (Lead: Transport Canada) |
2026-27 |
$0 |
$119,248,404 |
- | Commitment in TB submission (2026-27 completion) |
Horizontal - partner |
Environmental Response |
Evaluation of the Environmental Response Services Program (2016-17) |
Evaluation of Environmental Response & Vessels of Concern |
2027-28 |
$119,248,404 |
- | - | Departmental Priority |
Non-horizontal |
Maritime Security |
Horizontal Evaluation of Oceans Protection Plan (Lead: Transport Canada) (2022-23) |
Horizontal Evaluation of Oceans Protection Plan (Lead: Transport Canada) |
2026-27 |
$9,693,300 |
$9,693,300 |
- | Commitment in TB submission (2026-27 completion) |
Horizontal - partner |
Fleet Operational Capability |
Horizontal Evaluation of Oceans Protection Plan (Lead: Transport Canada) (2022-23) |
Horizontal Evaluation of Oceans Protection Plan (Lead: Transport Canada) |
2026-27 |
$0 |
$330,910,642 |
Program funding included in the Thematic Evaluation of CCC Operational Personnel |
Commitment in TB submission (2026-27 completion) |
Horizontal - partner |
Fleet Operational Capability |
Evaluation in support of CCG Force Generation (2018-19); |
Thematic Evaluation of the Coast Guard Operational Personnel |
2026-27 |
$0 |
- | - | Not Applicable |
Non-horizontal |
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 |
$497,335,280 |
Program funding included in the Thematic Evaluation of Fleet Procurement and Maintenance |
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 |
$654,978,065 |
Program funding included in the Thematic Evaluation of Fleet Procurement and Maintenance |
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 |
2026-27 |
$0 |
$14,918,983 |
Program funding included in the Thematic Evaluation of CCC Operational Personnel |
Not Applicable |
Non-horizontal |
Internal Services - Management and Oversight Services |
NA | NA | Not Applicable |
- | - | - | Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Internal Services - Financial Management |
NA | NA | Not Applicable |
- | - | - | Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Internal Services - Real Property Management Services |
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 |
NA | NA | Not Applicable |
- | - | - | Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Internal Services - Information Management Services |
NA | NA | Not Applicable |
- | - | - | Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Internal Services - Information Technology Services |
NA | NA | Not Applicable |
- | - | - | Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Internal Services - Materiel Management Services |
NA | NA | Not Applicable |
- | - | - | Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Internal Services - Acquisition Management Services |
NA | NA | Not Applicable |
- | - | - | Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Internal Services - Communications Services |
NA | NA | Not Applicable |
- | - | - | Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Internal Services - all |
NA | - | 2023-24 |
$553,016,529 |
$553,016,529 |
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 |
NA | Horizontal Evaluation of St-Lawrence Action Plan (Lead: Environment and Climate Change Canada) |
2023-24 |
$0 |
- | There is no funding associated with this program in the 2023-24 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 2023-24 amounts) | Comments | Reason for Evaluation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thematic |
Evaluation of the Fleet Operational Readiness Program: Fleet Maintenance and Fleet Procurement Sub-Programs (2013-14) |
Evaluation of Fleet Procurement and Maintenance |
2023-24 |
$1,152,313, 345 |
$1,152,313, 345 |
- | Centrally-led / requested |
Thematic |
Never Evaluated |
Evaluation of the TMX - Accommodations: Salish Sea Initiative; Aquatic Habitation Restoration Fund |
2023-24 |
$53,322,047 |
$53,322,047 |
- | Required by the FAA |
Thematic |
Never Evaluated |
Evaluation of Oceans Monitoring |
2024-25 |
$16,194,572 |
$162,194,572 |
- | 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 |
2024-25 |
$110,162,873 |
$110,162,873 |
- | Required by the FAA |
Thematic |
Evaluation of the Marine Communications and Traffic Services (MCTS) (2016-17); |
Evaluation of Marine Navigation |
2024-25 |
$64,618,116 |
$64,618,116 |
- | Not Applicable |
Thematic |
Never Evaluated |
Evaluation of CCG's Aerial Support |
2025-26 |
$36,624,929 |
$36,624,929 |
- | 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 |
$31,052,478 |
$31,052,478 |
- | 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 Fisheries and Aquaculture Clean Technology Adoption Program (2020-21); |
Thematic Evaluation of Aquaculture |
2026-27 |
$24,783,066 |
$24,783,066 |
- | Departmental Priority |
Thematic |
Evaluation in support of CCG Force Generation (2018-19); |
Thematic Evaluation of the Coast Guard Operational Personnel |
2026-27 |
$345,829,625 |
$345,829,625 |
- | Not Applicable |
Thematic |
Evaluation of DFO's Activities in Support of Pacific Salmon (2022-23) |
Evaluation of the Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative |
2024-25 |
$141,144,720 |
$141,144,720 |
- | Required by the FAA |
Thematic |
Evaluation of the Fisheries Funds (2022-23) |
Evaluation of Fisheries Funds (AFF and QFF) |
2027-28 |
$106,735,610 |
$106,735,610 |
- | Required by the FAA |
| Total | $3,925,007 260 |
$3,925,007, 260 |
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| Year | Program Spending covered by evaluations | % Planned spending covered |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | $2,026,015,047 | 52% |
| 2024-25 | $478,120,281 | 12% |
| 2025-26 | $248,397,523 | 6% |
| 2026-27 | $565,357,380 | 14% |
| 2027-28 | $607,117,029 | 15% |
| Total | $3,925,007,260 | 100% |
Name of the organization: Department of Fisheries and Oceans
Total 2023-24 value of Voted Grants and Contributions based on Departmental Plan ($): $532,401,762
| Program (from Program Inventory) | Title of Ongoing Program of Gs&Cs | Title of Corresponding Voted Gs&Cs Listed in the Public Accounts | 2023-24 Voted Gs&Cs amount ($) | 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 |
Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation And Implementation Of Fisheries Agreements (AFS - NIFA) |
Contributions in Support of the Integrated Aboriginal Programs Management Framework |
$42,657,005 |
$53,816,433 |
NA | Ongoing | Ongoing | 2020-21 |
2023-24 |
Evaluation of Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management (AAROM) and Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy (AFS) |
Aboriginal Programs and Treaties |
Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management Program (AAROM) |
Contributions in Support of the Integrated Aboriginal Programs Management Framework |
$30,071,892 |
$27,400,474 |
2005-06 |
Ongoing | Ongoing | 2018-19 |
2023-24 |
Evaluation of Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management (AAROM) and Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy (AFS) |
Aboriginal Programs and Treaties |
Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Allocation Transfer Program (AFS -AP) |
Contributions in Support of the Integrated Aboriginal Programs Management Framework |
$12,050,000 |
$6,034,937 |
NA | Ongoing | Ongoing | 2020-21 |
2023-24 |
Evaluation of Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management (AAROM) and Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy (AFS) |
Aboriginal Programs and Treaties |
Contributions in Support of Indigenous Reconciliation Priorities |
Contributions in Support of Indigenous Reconciliation Priorities |
$53,296,821 |
$109,791,501 |
2020-21 |
2044-45 |
NA | Never evaluated |
2024-25 |
Thematic Evaluation of the Reconciliation |
Aboriginal Programs and Treaties |
Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (PICFI) |
Contributions in Support of the Integrated Aboriginal Programs Management Framework |
$18,246,190 |
$18,912,282 |
NA | Ongoing | Ongoing | 2020-21 |
2025-26 |
Evaluation of Indigenous Commercial Fisheries Programs |
Aboriginal Programs and Treaties |
Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI) |
Contributions in Support of the Integrated Aboriginal Programs Management Framework |
$9,075,840 |
$9,229,726 |
NA | Ongoing | Ongoing | 2020-21 |
2025-26 |
Evaluation of Indigenous Commercial Fisheries Programs |
Aboriginal Programs and Treaties |
Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI) |
Contributions in Support of the Integrated Aboriginal Programs Management Framework |
$5,916,553 |
$6,192,019 |
NA | Ongoing | Ongoing | 2020-21 |
2025-26 |
Evaluation of Indigenous Commercial Fisheries Programs |
Fish and Fish Habitat Protection |
Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program |
Contributions in Support of Aquatic Species and Aquatic Habitat |
$5,000,000 |
$9,838,426 |
2018-19 |
2022-23 |
NA | 2022-23 |
2025-26 |
Fish and Fish Habitat Protection |
Fish and Fish Habitat Protection |
Salish Sea Initiative Contribution Program |
Contributions in Support of Aquatic Species and Aquatic Habitat |
$30,675,987 |
$15,850,606 |
2022-23 |
2023-24 |
NA | New/ Never evaluated |
2023-24 |
Evaluation of the TMX - Accommodations: Salish Sea Initiative; Aquatic Habitation Restoration Fund |
Fish and Fish Habitat Protection |
Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund Contribution Program |
Contributions in Support of Aquatic Species and Aquatic Habitat |
$22,646,060 |
$9,582,272 |
2022-23 |
2026-27 |
NA | New/ Never evaluated |
2023-24 |
Evaluation of the TMX - Accommodations: Salish Sea Initiative; Aquatic Habitation Restoration Fund |
Species at Risk |
Canada Nature Fund Contribution Program |
Contributions in Support of Aquatic Species and Aquatic Habitat |
$6,972,400 |
$16,675,350 |
2018-19 |
2022-23 |
NA | 2021-22 |
2023-24 |
Horizontal Evaluation of the Species at Risk Program, including SAR components of the Canada Nature Fund (Lead: Environment and Climate Change Canada) |
Marine Planning and Conservation |
Oceans Management Contribution Program |
Contributions in Support of Aquatic Species and Aquatic Habitat |
$37,191,500 |
$14,606,250 |
2016-17 |
Ongoing | Ongoing | 2017-18 |
2025-26 |
Horizontal Evaluation of Marine Planning and Conservation (Lead: DFO) |
Fish and Seafood Sector |
British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund |
Contributions in Support of the Integrated Fish and Seafood Sector Management Framework |
$49,100,000 |
$33,508,002 |
2019-20 |
2023-24 |
NA | 2022-23 |
2024-25 |
Evaluation of the Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative |
Fish and Seafood Sector |
Atlantic Canada’s fish and seafood sector |
Contributions in Support of the Integrated Fish and Seafood Sector Management Framework |
$44,901,448 |
$35,734,314 |
2017-18 |
2023-34 |
NA | 2022-23 |
2027-28 |
Evaluation of 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 |
$9,677,400 |
$7,770,196 |
2013-14 |
2022-23 |
NA | 2021-22 |
2026-27 |
Evaluation of the Search and Rescue Program |
Applies to several programs |
CCG Indigenous Participation Contribution Program |
Contributions in Support of the Canadian Coast Guard Integrated Program |
$19,784,104 |
$9,862,712 |
2016-17 |
2027-28 |
NA | 2022-23 |
2027-28 |
Evaluation of Environmental Response & Vessels of Concern |
Applies to several programs |
Contributions in Support of Ecosystems and Oceans Science |
Contributions in Support of Ecosystems and Oceans Science |
$31,052,478 |
$27,138,373 |
2016-17 |
Ongoing | Ongoing | 2020-21 |
2025-26 |
Evaluation of Grants and Contributions Programming in the Ecosystems and Oceans Science Sector |
Total |
$428,315,678 |
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| Program (from Program Inventory) | Title of Ongoing Program of Gs&Cs | Title of Corresponding Voted Gs&Cs Listed in the Public Accounts | 2023-24 Voted Gs&Cs amount ($) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fisheries Management |
Grants in Support of the Sustainable Management of Canada's Fisheries |
Grants in Support of the Sustainable Management of Canada's Fisheries |
$2,000,000 |
$400,000 |
2021-22 |
2023-24 |
NA | 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. |
Fisheries Management |
Sustainable Management of Canada’s Fisheries |
Contributions in Support of the Sustainable Management of Canada’s Fisheries |
$26,369,000 |
$20,759,504 |
2021-22 |
2023-24 |
NA | 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. |
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 |
$308,700 |
$291,900 |
1993-94 |
Ongoing | Ongoing | 2013-14 |
2024-25 |
Evaluation of the Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative |
Aboriginal Programs and Treaties |
Aboriginal Funds For Species At Risk (AFSAR) |
Contributions in Support of the Integrated Aboriginal Programs Management Framework |
$3,314,732 |
$2,123,496 |
2004-05 |
Ongoing | Ongoing | 2021-22 |
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. |
Aboriginal Programs and Treaties |
Grants in Support of Indigenous Reconciliation Priorities |
Grants in Support of Indigenous Reconciliation Priorities |
$745,860 |
$298,344 |
2021-22 |
2044-45 |
NA | Never evaluated |
2024-25 |
Thematic Evaluation Reconciliation |
Salmonid Enhancement |
Contribution in Support of the Pacific Salmon Foundation |
Contribution in Support of the Pacific Salmon Foundation |
$1,590,633 |
$1,471,371 |
1993-94 |
Ongoing | Ongoing | 2022-23 |
2024-25 |
Evaluation of the Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative |
Salmonid Enhancement |
Contribution in Support of the T. Buck Suzuki Environmental Foundation |
Contribution in Support of the T. Buck Suzuki Environmental Foundation |
$21,367 |
$12,752 |
2014-15 |
Ongoing | Ongoing | 2022-23 |
2024-25 |
Evaluation of the Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative |
Salmonid Enhancement |
Contributions in Support of Salmon Enhancement Programming |
Contributions in Support of Salmon Enhancement Programming |
$6,641,000 |
$4,662,280 |
2014-15 |
Ongoing | Ongoing | 2022-23 |
2024-25 |
Evaluation of the Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative |
Salmonid Enhancement |
Grants in support of Salmon Enhancement Programming |
Grants in support of Salmon Enhancement Programming |
$1,550,000 |
$620,000 |
2014-15 |
Ongoing | Ongoing | 2022-23 |
2024-25 |
Evaluation of the Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative |
Search and Rescue |
Indigenous Community-Boat Volunteer Program |
Contributions in Support of the Canadian Coast Guard Integrated Program |
$6,995,125 |
$3,055,522 |
2016-17 |
2021-22 |
NA | 2021-22 |
2026-27 |
Evaluation of the Search and Rescue Program |
Small Craft Harbours |
Contributions in Support of the Small Craft Harbours Class Program |
Contributions in Support of the Small Craft Harbours Class Program |
$2,407,200 |
$1,715,206 |
2017-18 |
Ongoing | Ongoing | 2022-23 |
2027-28 |
Evaluation of Small Craft Harbours |
Fish and Seafood Sector |
Quebec Fisheries Fund |
Contributions in Support of the Integrated Fish and Seafood Sector Management Framework |
$6,850,000 |
$4,512,406 |
2019-20 |
2023-24 |
NA | 2022-23 |
2027-28 |
Evaluation of Fisheries Funds |
Fish and Fish Habitat Protection |
Pacific Salmon Commercial Transition Program |
Contributions in Support of the Sustainable Management of Canada’s Fisheries |
$18,400,000 |
$3,680,000 |
2022-23 |
2025-26 |
NA | 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 |
Habitat Stewardship Contribution Program |
Contributions in Support of Aquatic Species and Aquatic Habitat |
$3,224,863 |
$1,515,504 |
2000-01 |
Ongoing | Ongoing | 2021-22 |
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 |
Grants in Support of Aquatic Species and Aquatic Habitat (Combines Indigenous Habitat Participation Grant Program and Oceans Management Indigenous Grant Program) |
Grants in Support of Aquatic Species and Aquatic Habitat |
$4,077,585 |
$2,003,115 |
2018-19 |
2022-23 |
NA | 2022-23 |
2025-26 |
Implementation of the Impact Assessment Act (Lead: Impact Assessment Agency of Canada) |
Fish and Fish Habitat Protection |
Terrestrial Cumulative Effects Initiative Contribution Program |
Contributions in Support of Aquatic Species and Aquatic Habitat |
$2,758,099 |
$1,108,640 |
2022-23 |
2023-24 |
NA | New/ Never evaluated |
2024-25 |
Horizontal Evaluation of TMX – Terrestrial Cumulative Effects Initiative (Lead: Environment and Climate Change Canada) |
Fish and Fish Habitat Protection |
Aquatic Ecosystems Restoration Fund |
Contributions in Support of Aquatic Species and Aquatic Habitat |
$10,340,463 |
$2,068,093 |
2022-23 |
2026-27 |
NA | 2020-21 |
2025-26 |
Fish and Fish Habitat Protection |
Aquatic Invasive Species |
Aquatic Invasive Species Contribution Program |
Contributions in Support of Aquatic Species and Aquatic Habitat |
$2,345,000 |
$942,766 |
2017-18 |
Ongoing | Ongoing | 2013-14 |
2025-26 |
Evaluation of Aquatic Invasive Species |
Environmental Response |
Grants in Support of the Canadian Coast Guard Integrated Program |
Grants in Support of the Canadian Coast Guard Integrated Program |
$1,500,000 |
$300,000 |
2016-17 |
2027-28 |
NA | 2022-23 |
2026-27 |
Evaluation of Environmental Response & Vessels of Concern |
Internal Services - Real Property Management Services |
Grants in Support of Asset Disposal Programming (Combines Disposal of Surplus Lighthouses and Small Craft Harbours Class Program) |
Grants in Support of Asset Disposal Programming |
$1,000,000 |
$2,717,408 |
2011-12 |
Ongoing | Ongoing | 2015-16 |
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. |
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 |
$275,500 |
$198,451 |
NA | 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 will be included in program evaluations. |
Applies to several programs |
Training and Exercising Participation and Funding Contribution Program |
Contributions in Support of the Canadian Coast Guard Integrated Program |
$529,740 |
$375,580 |
2017-18 |
Ongoing | Ongoing | 2021-22 |
2027-28 |
Evaluation of Environmental Response & Vessels of Concern |
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 |
$241,217 |
$1,745,945 |
NA | Ongoing | Ongoing | 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. |
Applies to several programs |
Pacific Salmon Conservation and Stewardships Partnership Program |
Pacific Salmon Conservation and Stewardships Partnership Program |
$600,000 |
$120,000 |
2023-24 |
Ongoing | 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. |
Total |
$104,086,084 |
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| Year | 2023-24 Voted Gs&Cs amount covered ($) | % 2023-24 Voted Gs&Cs amount covered ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | $145 073 344 | 34% |
| 2024-25 | $102 396 821 | 24% |
| 2025-26 | $106 482 561 | 25% |
| 2026-27 | $9 677 400 | 2% |
| 2027-28 | $64 685 552 | 15% |
| Total | $428 315 678 | 100% |
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