Supplementary Information Tables

United Nations SDG 9

Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

Target 9.4
By 2030, upgrade infrastructure and retrofit industries to make them sustainable, with increased resource-use efficiency and greater adoption of clean and environmentally sound technologies and industrial processes, with all countries taking action in accordance with their respective capabilities.

United Nations SDG 13

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

Target 13.2
Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning.

Performance Indicators:

GHG emissions from facilities in fiscal year 2005–06 (base year): = 34.82 ktCO2e.^Footnote1

GHG emissions from facilities in fiscal year 2016-17 = 21.20 ktCO2e.

Percentage (%) change in GHG emissions from facilities from fiscal year 2005-06 to fiscal year 2016–17 = 38.4 per cent.

GHG emissions from facilities in fiscal year 2018-19 = 22.31 ktCO2e.

Percentage (%) change in GHG emissions from facilities from fiscal year 2005-06 to fiscal year 2018–19 = 35.9 per cent.

The Department replaced the following equipment with cleaner, low-carbon energy solutions:

• Solar Energy Systems (‹500 Watts) – 2429;
• Solar Energy Systems (›500 Watts) – 65;
• Self-Contained Fixed Aids to Navigation (AtoN) Lights (Solar battery) – 681;
• Self-Contained Floating AtoN Lights (Solar battery) – 3209;
• Atlantic Marine Communications and Traffic Services (MCTS) and Peripheral Sites – Hydro with newer efficient generator backups;
• Heath Point and Kiliniq – Combination of solar and diesel generator installation. Vertical wind turbine in trial phase to minimize reliance on diesel; and
• Pacific Region’s mountain top sites have been updated with modern generators in recent years.

An analysis of Tier 1 (Major Facilities) DFO sites / buildings was performed to identify potential assets that would benefit from building automation or commissioning. However, given the age and condition of the buildings within the portfolio, as well as the cost of automation systems, further guidance documents should be developed to determine long-term viability, acceptable payback period, level of benefit / efficiencies, and regional capacity for implementing and maintaining these systems in the short-to midterm.

The Greening Government Fund continues to be identified as a source of funds for sustainability / greening projects with a prolonged return on investment.

An inventory of space is being developed to facilitate identification of potential accommodation projects to densify. Several densification projects have also been completed across the country and others are in various stages of implementation.

As of March 31, 2019, 24 space optimization / densification projects to promote effective space utilization have been completed across all regions.

The Institute of Ocean Sciences achieved Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) Building Environmental Standards certification in 2017-18, and the Bedford Institute of Oceanography received BOMA Silver certification in 2018-19.

Southside Base (St. John’s, NL) is seeking Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification with a target date of fiscal year 2020-21.

• Canso Canal (Nova Scotia);
• Cultus Lake Laboratory (British Columbia); and,
• Quebec Base (Quebec).

Install solar panels at the following Canadian Coast Guard bases:

• Nanaimo Coast Guard Base (British Columbia);
• Hay River Coast Guard Base (Northwest Territories);
• Prescott Coast Guard Base (Ontario);
• Parry Sound Coast Guard Base (Ontario);
• Richmond Coast Guard Base (British Columbia); and,
• Sidney Coast Guard Base (British Columbia).

Install solar thermal at the following Canadian Coast Guard bases:

• Quebec City Coast Guard Base (Quebec);
• Trois-Rivières Coast Guard Base (Quebec); and,
• Sorel Coast Guard Base (Quebec);

Install photovoltaic panels in order to generate electricity onsite at Spius Hatchery (British Columbia).

Install solar hot water panels on the roof of the hatchery and office buildings at Spius Hatchery (British Columbia).

Solar panels have been installed in Nanaimo, Hay River, Prescott, Parry Sound, Sidney, and Richmond.

Solar thermal system has been installed at Trois-Rivières. Solar thermal projects at Quebec City Coast Guard Base and Sorel Coast Guard Base were deemed non-viable due to the lengthy ROI periods.

Photovoltaic panels were installed at Spius Hatchery, BC, as well as the Bedford Institute of Oceanography.

Install a hybrid power generation system at the following lightstations:

• Merry Island Lightstation (British Columbia)
• Entrance Island Lightstation (British Columbia)
• Boat Bluff Lightstation (British Columbia)

Train procurement and/or materiel management specialists on green procurement.

Use standing offers, and other approved instruments, for specific commodities which include criteria to reduce the environmental impact associated with the production, acquisition, use and/or disposal.

• Ensure key officials include contribution to and support for the Government of Canada Policy on Green Procurement objectives in their performance evaluations.

Performance Indicators:

GHG emissions from fleet in fiscal year 2005–06 (base year): = 9.62kt CO2 equivalent.^Footnote2

GHG emissions from fleet in fiscal year 2016-17 = 6.31 ktCO2e.

Percentage (%) change in GHG emissions from fleet from fiscal year 2005-06 to fiscal year 2016–17 = 35.2 per cent.

Number of vehicles in the fleet on March 31^st, 2017 = 1,342

Percentage of vehicles identified for replacement in 2017-18 = 42.3 per cent.

GHG emissions from fleet in fiscal year 2018-19 = 7.08 ktCO2e.

Percentage (%) change in GHG emissions from fleet from fiscal year 2005-06 to fiscal year 2018–19 = 26.4 per cent.

Number of vehicles in the fleet on March 31^st, 2019 = 1,468.

Percentage of vehicles identified for replacement in 2018-19 = 15.3 per cent.

United Nations SDG 12

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

Target 12.7
Promote public procurement practices that are sustainable, in accordance with national policies and priorities.

Performance Indicators:

Number and percentage of new procurement and/or materiel management specialists who have completed the Canada School of Public Service Green Procurement course or equivalent in the current fiscal year.
Target: 5 (100 per cent)

Percentage of audio visual equipment purchases considered as “green”.
Target: 90 per cent

Percentage of furniture purchases considered as “green”.
Target:70 per cent

Number and percentage of managers and functional heads of procurement and materiel whose performance evaluation includes support and contribution towards green procurement in the current fiscal year.
Target: 5 (100 per cent)

A total of 17 new procurement and/or materiel management specialist out of 19 have completed the Canada School of Public Service Green Procurement course or equivalent in 2018-19
= 17/19 (89 per cent).

A total of 71 contracts for audio visual equipment were considered “green” out of 74 contracts in 2018-19
= 71/74 (96 per cent).

A total of 343 contracts for furniture were considered as “green” out of 363 contracts in 2018-19
= 343/363 (94 per cent).

One functional head of procurement and materiel management had a green procurement component in his performance evaluation in 2018-19
= 1/7 = 14 per cent.

Development and implementation of a single-use plastic reduction initiative for DFO that supports Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 12 and 14.

United Nations SDG 12

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

United Nations SDG 14

Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

In March 2018, the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard committed to champion a three-part initiative to restrict the consumption of single-use plastics which includes:

1. Internal awareness campaign focused on employee consumption of single-use plastics;
2. Restriction on the procurement of unnecessary single-use plastics; and
3. External awareness campaign and plastic waste minimization initiative focused on fisheries-related industry sectors and other stakeholders.

• The Department’s Policy to Restrict the Procurement and Use of Single-Use Plastic, was approved with an effective date of February 1, 2019. This Policy serves to support the protection of the aquatic environment by reducing the use and procurement of single-use plastics by the Department.
• The Department’s Directive to Restrict the Procurement and Use of Single-Use Plastic for Federal Government Meetings, Events and Conferences, was approved with an effective date of February 1, 2019. This Directive restricts the procurement of many single-use plastics at meetings, events and conferences.
• An inventory of single-use plastics used within DFO was completed in the fall of 2018 and will help identify opportunities for further actions to reduce plastics used in departmental operations.
• DFO’s “Goodbye Single-Use Plastic” internal employee engagement campaign was launched in April 2018, and has resulted in over 2700 employee signatures on a pledge to reduce their personal single-use plastic consumption.

Conduct two annual 28-day ocean water sampling projects from Coast Guard vessels, which are used for climate change research and other research areas.

Support ice monitoring in the eastern Northwest Passage, where moorings collect data on water temperature.

United Nations SDG 13

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

Target 13.2
Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning.

Performance Indicator:

Number of operational days compared to planned days in support of science programs.

Number of days planned in support of science programs: 3,262 days.

Number of operational days provided in support of science programs: 2,924 days.

*The days noted include a partial component of delays as a result of crewing, maintenance and environmental reasons, and thus may not be considered fully operational. DFO is currently working to develop and implement a common internal definition of “operational days”.*

Develop a solid base of scientific research and analysis on climate change, including improving our ability to predict changes in ocean conditions and undertaking fish stock/climate vulnerability assessments to determine their susceptibility to climate change impacts.

United Nations SDG 13

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

Target 13.2
Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning.

United Nations SDG 14

Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

Target 14.3
Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

Performance Indicators:
80 per cent of planned aquatic climate change research projects are completed annually.

100 per cent of Aquatic Climate Change Adaptation Services Program (ACCASP) science products available on DFO’s website.

In 2018-19, ACCASP funded 17 projects (1 one-year project to be completed in 2018-19 and 16 multi-year projects that will finish in 2019-20 or 2020-21). Reporting for the research projects was conducted in the spring of 2019 and 100 per cent of projects were on track to be completed by their target date.

The product output from the one year project completed in 2018-19 is available on DFO’s website. In addition, the national ACCASP website is currently being restructured to facilitate easier posting, discoverability and accessibility of the pending multi-year research project findings and reports.

In addition, a national initiative was launched to advance the integration of climate, oceanographic and ecological variables into stock assessment, science advice, and management decision-making. The research will inform the development of a national framework to further the implementation of an ecosystem approach to fisheries management in the Department.

Restore lake and river ecosystems:

• By 2019, restore beneficial uses that will assist in the delisting of five Canadian Great Lakes Areas of Concern (AOCs). In the remaining AOCs, increase the number of beneficial use impairment re-designations from 18 in 2014 to 30 in 2019.

United Nations SDG 14

Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

Target 14.2
By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

Performance Indicator:

Establish a contribution agreement to provide support for freshwater research at the Experimental Lakes Area.

Publish recovery or management documents on the public-facing Species at Risk Public Registry.

Identify critical habitat, either partially or completely in recovery documents.

United Nations SDG 15

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

Target 15.5
Take urgent and significant action to reduce the degradation of natural habitats, halt the loss of biodiversity and, by 2020, protect and prevent the extinction of threatened species.

Starting Point:

65 per cent of species listed under SARA have a recovery strategy or management plan published on the SARA Registry as of March 31, 2017.

Performance Indicator:

75 per cent by March 31, 2020.

Starting Point:

29 per cent of species where critical habitat has been identified either partially or completely, and an order has been made relating to that critical habitat as of March 31, 2017.

Performance Indicator:

75 per cent by March 31, 2020.

As of March 31, 2019, 93 per cent of aquatic species listed under SARA have a recovery strategy or management plan published on the Species at Risk Public Registry.

As of March 31, 2019, 54 per cent of aquatic species where critical habitat has been identified either partially or completely in a recovery document have a critical habitat order in place.

Performance Indicator:

90 per cent of requests for science advice to support species at risk legislative requirements are completed within the required time.

100 per cent of requests for science advice to support species at risk legislative requirements were completed within the required time:

• Seven of seven Recovery Potential Assessment processes were conducted in support of species assessment and to inform a listing decision.
• Two of two science processes on identifying important habitat were conducted to inform efforts to protect and recover species.

United Nations SDG 14

Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

Target 14.2
By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

Starting Point:

In 2015-16, 90 per cent of the six aquaculture science key priority areas were addressed.

Performance Indicator:

100 per cent of the 6 aquaculture science key priority areas are addressed through research.

Starting Point:

Tracking began with the introduction of the regulations in July 2015.

Performance Indicator:

Number of morbidity or mortality events associated with aquaculture pesticide treatments on an annual basis.

Carry out amendments to the:

• Fishery (General) Regulations with the support of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to better align both organizations’ mandates and programs when it comes to fish health management
• Management of Contaminated Fisheries Regulations to enable shellfish aquaculture operations minimize health risks from consumption of bivalve shellfish.

Performance Indicator:

Percentage of amendments completed.

As announced in the 2018 Fall Economic Statement, DFO is developing new comprehensive regulations that would consolidate and improve aquaculture-related regulatory provisions currently under the Fisheries Act. This includes amendments to the Aquaculture Activities Regulations (including post-deposit monitoring requirements for pesticides and drugs as well as enhanced reporting requirements) and the Marine Mammal Regulations (to no longer issue permits to aquaculture operators to intentionally kill nuisance seals and sea lions and thereby maintain US market access).

The Department continues its policy analysis and regulatory development work and the first series of amendments are expected to be undertaken by the fall of 2020.

United Nations SDG 12

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

Target 12.4
By 2020, achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle, in accordance with agreed international frameworks, and significantly reduce their release to air, water and soil in order to minimize their adverse impacts on human health and the environment.

Starting Point:

In FY 2016-17, the Department has identified a total of 3,048 sites where contamination may exist and assessment, remediation and monitoring may be required.

Performance Indicators:

By 2020, the Department expects to:

• Assess 560 suspected sites;
• Remediate 350 known contaminated sites; and,
• Close 800 sites (having had the necessary work completed in order for them to be considered closed according to national criteria).

In 2018-19, the total number of sites where contamination may exist and assessment and remediation may be required was reduced to 2,587, which is 273 less than in the previous fiscal year.

Remediation activities were performed at 138 sites and assessment activities at 312 sites.

A total of 316 sites were closed (no further action required and financial liabilities are reduced to zero).