DFO – Financial outlook

Total planned authorities

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2010-11 to 2018-19 authorities represent year-end authorities, as per Public Accounts
2019-20 authorities and outer years are based on total anticipated authorities of which a portion are subject to Parliament approval
Does not reflect renewal of some sunsetters

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DFO is a highly decentralized department, managing a 2019-20 budget of ~$3.8B distributed across the country
The Department is receiving funding through Comprehensive Review (a Budget 2017 commitment to review federal departments to improve outcomes and increase efficiency) to progressively ensure our ability to deliver core services across the country($1.4B over 5 years, $310M in 2019-20, $350M ongoing)
Key initiatives such as the Oceans Protection Plan (OPP) have also brought in additional funding to the department to support new programming and priorities ($1.1B over 5 years, $107M ongoing)
Some funding initiatives are time-limited (sunsetting) and subject to future funding decisions

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The spike in authorities for 2019-20 is due to one-time payments scheduled for Indigenous Reconciliation and for the Offshore Fisheries Science Vessel acquisition contract
2019-20 authorities and outer years are based on total anticipated authorities of which a portion are subject to Parliament approval
Does not reflect renewal of some sunsetters

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Salary makes up approximately 60 per cent of operating spending – approximately 12,300 FTEs are planned for 2019-20, across Canada
With fluctuating funding profiles and sunsetting programs over the next two to four years, HR planning is critical to ensure there is no impact on the Department’s ability to deliver
DFO has one of the largest asset base in the Government. In 2019-20, close to 40 per cent of non-salary spending will be on professional or special services and about 26 per cent on repairs and maintenance primarily to support the asset base. Most of this spending is non-discretionary
DFO has absorbed the fiscal dividend for Shared Services Canada ($11M ongoing) and has provided existing funding to support the new programming for whales. Results Reviews are underway to identify reallocation opportunities

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A-Base authorities refer to the department’s permanent/ongoing funding, while B-Base authorities reflect temporary funding sources
2019-20 authorities and outer years are based on total anticipated authorities of which a portion are subject to Parliament approval
Does not reflect renewal of some sunsetters

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Total capital authorities of $1,225.2M are anticipated for 2019-20
Over 85 per cent of DFO’s capital budget is for investments in the Coast Guard fleet, small craft harbours and real property portfolio
DFO received a significant influx in funding to invest in key assets over the last three years (e.g., small craft harbours, Coast Guard fleet renewal, Comprehensive Review)
Coast Guard fleet renewal continues to be a high priority. Since 2005, approximately $24.0B in fleet investments have been committed in the fiscal framework
Under Comprehensive Review, the department has undertaken work in several areas, including critical maintenance to real property assets and upgrades to information technology networks

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A-Base authorities refer to the department’s permanent/ongoing funding, while B-Base authorities reflect temporary funding sources
2019-20 authorities and outer years are based on total anticipated authorities of which a portion are subject to Parliament approval
Does not reflect renewal of some sunsetters

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Total Grants and Contributions anticipated authorities for the 2019-20 are $566.5M
Authorities have steadily increased over the last three years, with permanent/ongoing funding essentially tripling over that time
Temporary funding sources make up a large portion of the new funding. Notable programs funded in this way include, Reconciliation Mandate funding; Trans-Mountain Pipeline; and, the three Fisheries Funds across the country
Grants represent approximately 5 per cent of the total Vote 10 authorities
The Department has over 25 contribution programs – with the largest recipients consisting of Indigenous organizations, associations focused on conservation, research organizations, and port authorities