Strategic outcome and program activity descriptions

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Strategic Outcome—Safe and Secure Waters

  • Program Activity—Fleet operational readiness

    The CCG Fleet operational readiness (FOR) program provides safe, reliable, available, and operationally capable vessels, air cushion vehicles, helicopters, and small craft with competent and professional crews ready to respond to on-water and maritime related requirements. This program involves fleet management and operations, fleet maintenance, and fleet asset procurement. Through the Fleet operational readiness program, the CCG Agency ensures that the Government of Canada's civilian fleet meets the current and emerging needs and priorities of Canadians and the Government of Canada. The FOR program supports Coast Guard programs, the science and fisheries and aquaculture management activities of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and the activities of a number of other government departments needing on-water delivery in support of their mandates. The Canadian Coast Guard College is an important contributor to the delivery of this program. Legal basis and authority for this program and capability is found in the Constitution Act, 1867 and the Oceans Act.

  • Program Activity—Shore-based asset readiness

    The CCG Shore-based asset readiness program ensures that the CCG's non-fleet assets (worth $1.6 billion) are available and reliable to support delivery of CCG programs. These non-fleet assets include both fixed and floating aids, such as visual aids (e.g. lighthouses and buoys), aural aids (e.g. fog horns), radar aids (e.g. reflectors and beacons) and long-range marine aids, such as the Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) as well as electronic communication and navigation systems and over 300 radio towers. The Shore-based asset readiness program ensures availability and reliability of these assets through provision of life-cycle investment planning, engineering, acquisition, maintenance and disposal services. The Canadian Coast Guard College is an important contributor to the delivery of this program. As required, this activity is delivered in coordination with Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC). Activities associated with life cycle asset management of CCG shore-based assets are legislated and guided by a number of legal instruments such as the Financial Administration Act and Government Contract Regulations, as well as policies, directives, and guidelines provided by Treasury Board, Treasury Board Secretariat, Industry Canada and PWGSC. Legal basis or authority for this program is found in the Constitution Act, 1867 and the Oceans Act.

  • Program Activity—Marine communications and traffic services

    The Marine communications and traffic services (MCTS) program is delivered by the CCG. Safety of mariners and marine environmental protection in Canadian waters is highly dependent on the efficient and timely communication of information. The MCTS program ensures a reliable communication system is available on a 24/7 basis to contribute to the safety of life at sea, the protection of the marine environment, the safe and efficient navigation of shipping in Canadian waterways, and maritime domain awareness. Services include the provision of marine distress and general radio communications, the broadcasting of maritime safety information, the screening of vessels entering Canadian waters, the regulation of vessel traffic in selected Canadian waters, and the provision of marine information to other federal government departments and agencies and marine telephone call service on a cost recovery basis. CCG's Shore-based asset readiness and Canadian Coast Guard College activities are integral contributors to the delivery of this program. Legal basis or authority for the MCTS program is found in the Constitution Act, 1867, the Oceans Act, the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 and in virtue of an agreement with Transport Canada, the Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act, 2001.

  • Program Activity—Search and rescue services

    The CCG maritime Search and rescue services program (SAR) leads, delivers and maintains preparedness for the 5.3 million square kilometer maritime component of the federal SAR system; it does so with the support of multiple stakeholders and partners, including the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Department of National Defence. Through communication, coordination and delivering maritime search and rescue response and operational awareness, the CCG SAR program increases the chances of rescue for people caught in dangerous on-water situations. Coast Guard's Fleet operational readiness and Marine communications and traffic services are integral contributors to the delivery of this activity. Legal basis and authority for the Search and Rescue Services program is found in the Constitution Act, 1867, the Oceans Act, and the Canada Shipping Act, 2001.

  • Program Activity—Hydrographic products and services

    The safe use of Canadian waterways requires knowledge of the physical limitations to navigation. The Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) contributes to safety on Canadian waterways by undertaking hydrographic surveys from primarily Canadian Coast Guard vessels to, measure, describe, and chart the physical features of Canada's oceans and navigable inland waters. As Canada's hydrographic authority, the CHS uses this data to produce up-to-date, timely and accurate navigational products in support of domestic and international marine transportation. In addition to supporting safe and secure waters, hydrographic information is made available for a spectrum of research and development applications in engineering, ocean research, and the renewable and non-renewable energy sectors.

  • Program Activity—Canadian Coast Guard College

    Operating as Coast Guard's national, bilingual, degree conferring training institution, the Canadian Coast Guard College educates marine professionals necessary to deliver programs in support of Coast Guard's mission and mandate in marine safety, security and environmental protection. Coast Guard's Fleet operational readiness, Shore-based asset readiness, Marine communications and traffic services, Search and rescue and Environmental response are integral contributors to the delivery of this program. As required, this activity is delivered in partnerships with provincial marine education institutions. Legal basis or authority for this program is found in the Constitution Act, 1867 and the Oceans Act.

  • Program Activity—Maritime security

    The Maritime security program is led by the Canadian Coast Guard. This program collaborates with federal departments and agencies with maritime security responsibilities, including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Canadian Forces, Canada Border Services Agency, Public Safety Canada and Transport Canada, by facilitating the provision of maritime expertise, vessel support and information. The Maritime security program provides these agencies with relevant Coast Guard information in support of their maritime and national security mandates. Coast Guard's Fleet operational readiness, Marine communications and traffic services and Shore-based asset readiness are integral contributors to the delivery of this activity. This activity is delivered in coordination with Fisheries and Oceans Canada's Conservation and enforcement program. Legal basis or authority for the Maritime Security program is found primarily in the Oceans Act.

  • Program Activity—Ocean forecasting

    As a maritime nation bordered by three oceans and an extensive network of inland waters, Canada has a vested interest in understanding ocean processes to enable the prediction of ocean conditions and sea state as well as their influence on other earth systems such as global climate. This is accomplished through research and the long term monitoring of key ocean parameters (e.g. temperature, sea level, nutrients, tides, salinity, etc.) via space-based, aerial, autonomous vehicles, and vessel-based observations and the management of data to ensure its integrity and accessibility. This data is the foundation for ocean prediction products, services, and information that is used to inform safe navigation, emergency preparedness (e.g. tsunami warnings, storm surges), adaptation to climatic change, search and rescue, the mitigation of oil spills, and at-sea operations such as offshore oil and gas. Clients of the Program include internal users such as the Canadian Coast Guard, other federal government departments and agencies (e.g. Environment Canada, Department of National Defence, Transport Canada, Public Safety Canada), various maritime industries (e.g. commercial shipping, off.shore oil and gas, fishing industry) the Canadian and international marine science community, and interested Canadians.

Strategic Outcome—Economically prosperous maritime sectors and fisheries.

  • Program Activity—Integrated fisheries resource management

    The role of Integrated fisheries resource management is to deliver policies, programs and plans (i.e. Integrated Fisheries Management Plans and Conservation and Harvesting Plans, Rebuilding Plans, Recovery Strategies and Action Plans) under the Fisheries Act, the Species at Risk Act and related regulations, in consultation with Aboriginal groups, provinces and industry, to manage, protect and conserve fisheries resources. The program is necessary to ensure sustainability and provide for the allocation and distribution of harvestable resources among those dependent on the resource (Aboriginal, commercial and recreational fish harvesters). The program, informed by the scientific assessment of the status of fish, invertebrate and marine mammals, works to provide Canadians with a sustainable fishery resource that provides for an economically viable and diverse industry. Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) vessels are used in the delivery of the scientific assessments in support of the program. Fisheries and Oceans Canada's Policy Sector, Compliance and enforcement, Salmonid enhancement program, Aboriginal programs and governance, Habitat management, Species at risk management, Integrated oceans management, Aquatic invasive species, Ecosystem assessment programs, as well as the Department's scientific expertise are integral contributors to the delivery of this program. Components of the program are also coordinated with all Environment Canada, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Health Canada, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, provincial, territorial and municipal governments.

  • Program Activity—Small craft harbours

    The Small craft harbours (SCH) program, directly, or in cooperation with harbour authorities, operates and maintains a national network of harbours, in good working condition, capable of meeting the effective operation of the commercial fishing industry, including aquaculture. Public investment in small craft harbour infrastructure contributes to enhance the capacity of Canada's Maritime Sectors and Fisheries to derive economic benefits. The harbours offer support to businesses in the maritime sectors, including: fish harvesting; fish processing; transportation; commercial recreational operators; tourism; and, other marine users. The harbours are often the only federal presence in small coastal communities and provide the most direct and visible link between these communities and the Canadian government. Also, the Program transfers, where possible, the ownership of non-essential fishing harbours and recreational harbours to local communities through divestiture. Small Craft Harbours operates under the authority of the Fishing and Recreational Harbours Act and its corresponding regulations, and the Federal Real Property and Federal Immovables Act.

  • Program Activity—Aboriginal strategies and governance

    This program provides policy advice on Aboriginal fishing issues, negotiates agreements on the management of Aboriginal fisheries, integrates agreements into overall management frameworks, and advises on land claims and self-government. The delivery of all programs by the Aboriginal Policy and Governance Directorate builds on and fosters linkages with other programs within the Ecosystems and Fisheries Management Sector, and is grounded in Fisheries and Oceans Canada's fisheries and aquaculture management expertise and experience. The program is necessary to build strong, stable relations with Aboriginal groups, to promote and foster Aboriginal and Treaty rights in the formulation and implementation of fisheries management policies, programs and plans to deliver on fiduciary responsibilities and to promote fisheries- related economic opportunities for Aboriginal communities. The program is guided by a proactive approach in its relationship with Aboriginal groups based on assisting Aboriginal peoples to obtain the capacity to more effectively participate in the multi-stakeholders processes used for aquatic resource and oceans management and building their capacity to take advantage of opportunities to participate in commercial fisheries and aquaculture development.

  • Program Activity—Fisheries strategies and governance

    This program leads the coordination, elaboration and implementation of plans, policies, tools and mechanisms necessary, as determined through engagement processes and policy reviews, to support a robust and diverse fisheries sector that is competitive, prosperous and sustainable. This work is done in collaboration with other directorates within the Ecosystems and Fisheries Management Sector, and Fisheries and Oceans Canada's Oceans and Science Sector. The program provides a single, over-arching vision, policy and governance framework to senior management at the national level, including the Minister, to direct and support fisheries resources decision-making initiatives. The objective of this work is a modern fisheries governance regime that is accountable, predictable and transparent to the people it governs, respects aboriginal treaty rights and promotes long-term sustainability and economic prosperity. In addition, this program is responsible for all related business, human resources and corporate planning. This program may also use either grants or contributions to support the department's research, development, management, and promotion of fisheries and ocean-related issues.

  • Program Activity—Sustainable aquaculture program

    The mission of the Sustainable Aquaculture Program is to set the conditions for the success of a vibrant and innovative Canadian aquaculture sector that is economically viable, environmentally and socially sustainable, and internationally competitive, and that benefits all Canadians and builds public confidence in aquaculture. The regulatory mandate of the program is derived from the Fisheries Act, the Fisheries Development Act and the Oceans Act. Mainly via the establishing of regulations and extensive collaborations with private and public sector stakeholders, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, as the lead federal organization for aquaculture, provides a horizontally managed and integrated intradepartmental approach to create the optimal conditions for the sector. The program is delivered in collaboration with other federal departments, provincial and territorial governments, industry, the private sector, non-government organizations, and other stakeholders. The Department's scientific expertise plays an important role in supporting sustainable aquaculture production.

  • Program Activity—Aids to navigation

    The Aids to Navigation program is delivered by the CGC. This program provides critical aids to navigation systems, services and operational awareness that support accessible, safe and efficient navigation in Canadian waters by Canadian and International commercial marine transportation sectors, fishers and pleasure craft operators. Aids to navigation systems include approximately 17,000 short-range marine aids including visual aids (fixed aids and buoys), aural aids (fog horns), as well as radar aids (reflectors and beacons); and a long-range marine aid (the Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS). The Aids to Navigation program also provides navigation systems information to mariners. The program reviews aids to navigation systems on a cyclical basis to ensure they meet user's needs. The Aids to Navigation program helps effective vessel transit in Canadian waters. Coast Guard's Fleet operational readiness and Shore-based asset readiness are integral contributors to the delivery of this program. This program is delivered in coordination with the Canadian Hydrographic Service. Legal basis or authority for the Aids to Navigation program is found in the Constitution Act, 1867, the Oceans Act, and the Canada Shipping Act, 2001.

  • Program Activity—Icebreaking services

    The Icebreaking services program is delivered by the CCG. This program provides critical ice-related information services and operational awareness and icebreaking support to facilitate efficient and safe navigation by Canadian and International commercial marine transportation sectors, fishers and pleasure craft operators through and around ice-covered Canadian waters. This program activity includes providing ice information and escorting ships through ice-covered waters, freeing beset vessels in ice, maintaining open tracks through shore-fast ice, conducting harbour breakouts, providing ice routing advice and reducing the risk of flooding on the St. Lawrence River through monitoring, prevention and breaking up of ice jams. Icebreaking Services also contributes to Arctic sovereignty by transporting goods/supplies to Northern communities, providing support to other government agencies and organizations in ice-infested waters, and being a visible federal government marine presence in the Canadian North. Coast Guard's Fleet operational readiness is an integral contributor to the delivery of this program. This program is delivered in coordination with Environment Canada's Ice Information services. Legal basis or authority for the icebreaking services program is found in the Oceans Act, the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, the Constitution Act, 1867 and in virtue of an agreement with Transport Canada, the Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act, 2001.

  • Program Activity—International affairs

    Through multilateral, regional and bilateral engagements, this program promotes and protects the interests of Canadians by ensuring access for Canadians to fish resources managed internationally, promotes and influences sustainable regional fisheries management and healthy global marine ecosystems, and contributes to a stable international trade regime for Canadian fish and seafood products. This is achieved through a coordinated and proactive approach that reflects domestic positions and interests, including Government of Canada's international priorities, building broad and constructive relationships with international partners based upon common goals and strategies, and are grounded in the Department's scientific expertise and best management practices. Many Canadians directly benefit from internationally managed fish stocks, and the Canadian seafood sector as a whole relies heavily on international trade. As Canada also shares three oceans, effective relations and collaboration with international, regional and domestic partners are essential to addressing fisheries and ecosystem challenges and to advancing international standards, agreements and management decisions that reflect Canadian approaches.

  • Program Activity—Territorial delineation

    The definition and description of Canada's maritime boundaries is reliant on hydrographic data to international standards and expert testimony. In 2003, Canada ratified the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). As a result of the ratification, Canada has until 2013 to submit evidence to support of the the establishment of the outer limits of Canada's continental shelf beyond the current 200-mile Exclusive Economic Zone. As a contributor to the establishment of Canada's evidence submission, Fisheries and Oceans Canada is responsible for the provision of bathymetric data and marine geodetic expertise to prepare, present, and defend Canada's evidence submission to the United Nations Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf. The bathymetric data is obtained through various means including through-the-ice, autonomous vehicle, and vessel-based surveys. The Department works closely with Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada and Natural Resources Canada in this endeavor. Through the delineation of the outer limits of Canada's continental shelf and the international recognition of these limits, Canada will be able to assert its sovereign rights to resources and secure our maritime boundaries.

  • Program Activity—Aquatic animal health

    In collaboration with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is responsible for co-delivering Canada's National Aquatic Animal Health Program. The objective of the Program is to protect against the introduction or spread of serious infectious disease in wild and cultured aquatic animals. Detection and reporting of aquatic animal diseases of national and international importance in wild and cultured aquatic animals is imperative to prevent and/or control serious disease outbreaks. The CFIA relies on DFO's scientific expertise to provide scientific advice and to conduct diagnostic testing and research. Knowledge derived through science informs certification of aquatic animal health status in support of the Canadian fish/seafood trade, market access and the delivery of federal responsibilities under the Health of Animals Act and the Fisheries Act.

  • Program Activity—Waterways management

    The Waterways management program is delivered by the CCG. This program provides mariners with services, information and operational awareness that facilitates efficient movement of maritime commerce and helps ensure safe and accessible waterways in support of economic prosperity by: surveying certain commercial channels to identify the bottom conditions, restrictions or hazards to safe navigation and providing mariners with marine safety information, including available water depth forecasts in the St. Lawrence, Fraser, Detroit and Mackenzie Rivers; maintaining engineering guidelines for the design, maintenance and utilization of main commercial channels; managing marine structures contributing to channel maintenance; providing channel dredging in the Great Lakes U.S./Canada connecting channels; managing dredging on the St. Lawrence River between Montreal and Cap Gribane on a cost-recovery basis, and operating the Canso Canal. The Waterways management program helps sustain navigable channels, reduce marine navigation risks and support environmental protection to ensure efficient and safe navigation of mariners. Coast Guard's Fleet operational readiness is an integral contributor to the delivery of this program. This program is delivered in coordination with the Canadian Hydrographic Service and Real Property Asset Management Services and with Public Works and Government Services Canada. Legal basis or authority for the Waterways management program is found in the Constitution Act, 1867, and the Oceans Act.

  • Program Activity—Biotechnology and genomics

    Both knowledge and its application through innovative new technology are vital for fostering advances in sustainable development of aquatic resources. The Department is responsible for developing the knowledge necessary to inform the federal government's responsibility for regulation and the assessment of risk associated with fish products derived from biotechnology. Through the adoption of leading-edge genomics research and biotechnology tools and technique the Department also improves Fisheries and Oceans Canada's ability to protect endangered species, manage opening and closing of fisheries, avoid over exploitation of resources, prosecute poachers, improve aquaculture practices, control disease outbreaks, and remediate contaminated sites.

Strategic Outcome—Sustainable aquatic ecosystems

  • Program Activity—Compliance and enforcement

    The program promotes and maintains compliance with legislation, regulations and management measures implemented to achieve the conservation and sustainable use of Canada's aquatic resources, and the protection of species at risk, fish habitat and oceans. The program is delivered through a balanced regulatory management and enforcement approach including: promotion of compliance through education and shared stewardship; monitoring, control and surveillance activities; and management of major cases / special investigations in relation to complex compliance issues. The program also works closely with its Ecosystems and Fisheries Management Sector (EFM), Royal Canadian Mounted Police and industry partners to ensure peaceful and orderly fisheries, makes a significant contribution with the CCG to the protection of Canadian sovereignty, assists the Department of National Defence in the identification of potential marine security threats through our extensive marine surveillance activities, and plays a key role with EFM, Environment Canada and the CFIA in the administration of the Canadian Shellfish Sanitation Program to help ensure that the public is protected from consumption of contaminated fisheries products.

  • Program Activity—Habitat management

    Given its responsibilities under the Fisheries Act, the Species at Risk Act and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, Fisheries and Oceans Canada's Habitat management program is a major federal regulator affecting most development projects occurring in or around fresh and marine fish-bearing waters across Canada. The program's activities contribute to its mandate to conserve and protect fish habitat that sustain fisheries resources that Canadians value. In the context of government-wide initiatives for sustainable development and smart regulations, the program helps Canadians manage the impacts of non-fishery activities on fish habitat. The program uses scientific knowledge and understanding to develop regulations and policies; provide formal advice and direction; engage with individuals, organizations, and other levels of government; and manages compliance.

  • Program Activity—Integrated oceans management

    The Oceans Act and its supporting policy, Canada's Oceans Strategy, affirm Fisheries and Oceans Canada's mandate and role as the lead federal authority for oceans and responsibility for coordinating federal policies and programs related to the oceans. As one of the central principles which underlies implementation of the Oceans Strategy, integrated management defines a comprehensive, ecosystem-based approach to support sustainable development of Large Ocean Management Areas in Canada's oceans. The Integrated oceans management program provides federal, and provincial government authorities, industry and Canadians with the tools (e.g., identification of Ecologically and Biologically Significant Areas, Marine Protected Areas) and fora needed to collaboratively develop Integrated Management Plans that incorporate social, economic, and environmental considerations in decision-making. Other methods of intervention used by the program include: developing Canada's ocean-related international legal commitments and the establishment of integrated management areas for all of Canada's marine regions. The Department's scientific expertise supports the development of tools and provides guidance to inform management decisions and policies, and international oceans positions and legal commitments.

  • Program Activity—Salmonid enhancement program

    Backed by strong public support, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) first launched the Salmonid enhancement program (SEP) in 1977 in response to chronic declines in salmon populations and fisheries. SEP continues to focus on the production of Pacific salmon in British Columbia and the Yukon to support vulnerable stocks and provide harvest opportunities for all harvest sectors (commercial, recreational and First Nation) under the Fisheries Act, and, on the participation of First Nations, local communities and external parties in cooperative fisheries and watershed stewardship activities under the Oceans Act. Public support remains strong, with thousands of volunteers participating in program activities. Broadly, the program's main methods of intervention include production of salmon from enhancement facilities (hatcheries and spawning channels), restoration and enhancement of habitat, including development of semi-natural spawning and rearing channels, and smaller technologies such as incubation boxes. The program also provides salmon stock assessment information to DFO's Oceans and Science Sector in support of Pacific Region harvest management and Pacific Salmon Treaty commitments and produces public education and awareness programs. Education and awareness, and partnerships with First Nations, communities and external parties enable citizen participation in fisheries and watershed stewardship activities, often with the support of the Community involvement program and the foundations funded through the contribution programs.

  • Program Activity—Species at risk management

    The Species at Risk Act (SARA) is a key federal government commitment to prevent wildlife species at risk (SAR) from becoming extirpated or extinct and to help in the recovery of these species. It provides for the legal protection of wildlife SAR and the conservation of their biological diversity. As the competent Minister under SARA, the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans has the legislated responsibility and mandate for the protection and recovery of all aquatic species in Canada (except those on federal lands under the responsibility of Parks Canada). The evidence-based SAR Management Program is informed by the Department's scientific expertise, and considers socio-economic, stakeholder, and community knowledge. Management of the program reflects key SARA principles, such as: stewardship and engagement; consultation and cooperation; and, compliance and enforcement. It supports activities in the SARA conservation cycle, including: assessment and listing of species; recovery and protection of SAR through the development of recovery strategies, action plans and management plans; identification and protection of species critical habitat; promoting recovery implementation; and monitoring and evaluation.

  • Program Activity—Aquatic invasive species

    Aquatic invasive species are a major threat to aquatic biodiversity, ecosystem health, and the fisheries and aquaculture industries that healthy and productive ecosystems sustain. The World Conservation Union rates invasive alien species as the second-worst threat to biodiversity, after habitat loss. Recognizing the seriousness of this threat, in 2004 the Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers developed the Canadian Action Plan to Address the Threat of Aquatic Invasive Species. The objective of the Action Plan is to prevent the introduction of new invasions, detect new invaders early, respond rapidly to new invaders, and, where necessary, manage established and spreading invaders. Knowledge derived through science activities, such as research on pathways of invasion, methodologies to detect new invasions, risk assessments, and control measures, supports Canadian and international regulation, agreements, and the development of management frameworks in support of Canada's Action Plan.

  • Program Activity—Environmental response services

    The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) is the lead federal agency for managing the response to all ship-source and mystery pollution spills occurring into the marine environment in waters under Canadian jurisdiction and for the support of countries under international agreements. The objectives of the Environmental Response program are to minimize the environmental, economic and public safety impacts of marine pollution incidents. Through the Environmental response program, CCG: establishes an appropriate and nationally consistent level of preparedness and response service in Canadian waters; monitors and investigates all reports of marine pollution in Canada in conjunction with other federal departments; and maintains communications with the program's partners, including Transport Canada and Environment Canada, to ensure a consistent approach to the response to marine pollution incidents. Coast Guard's Fleet operational readiness is an integral contributor to the delivery of this program. This program is delivered in coordination with other federal departments for surveillance information and scientific advice. Within Canada's Marine Oil Spill Preparedness Response Regime, response capacity arrangement between ship owners and commercial interests is an essential factor to support the regime. Legal basis and authority for the Environmental Response Services program is found in the Oceans Act, the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, the Constitution Act, 1867 and in virtue of an agreement with Transport Canada, the Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act, 2001.

  • Program Activity—Aboriginal inland habitat program

    The Aboriginal inland habitat program (AHIP) is a contribution program within the Integrated Aboriginal Contribution Management Framework. One main over-arching goal of the framework is to assist Aboriginal organizations to develop capacity to more effectively participate in aquatic resource and oceans management multi-stake holder processes. The Aboriginal inland habitat program funds capacity-building efforts within Aboriginal communities in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec for participation in collaborative management of habitat through contribution agreements. AHIP endeavours to enhance the ability of Aboriginal communities working together, to participate in decision-making related to habitat management regulatory and non-regulatory activities. Other methods of program intervention include community consultations to support Aboriginal communities' understanding and priorities for fish habitat management, developing Aboriginal fish habitat management plans, and collecting and documenting aboriginal traditional knowledge.

Strategic Outcome—The following program activity supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.

  • Department-Program Activity—Internal services

    The Internal services program activity supports all strategic outcomes and is common across government. Internal services are groups of related activities and resources that are administered to support the needs of programs and other corporate obligations of an organization. These groups are: Management and oversight services; Communications services; Legal services; Human resources management services; Financial management services; Information management services; Information technology services; Real property services; Materiel services; Acquisition services; and Travel and Other administrative services. Internal services include only those activities and resources that apply across an organization and not to those provided specifically to a program.

Freshwater Fish marketing Corporation

Strategic Outcome—To regulate interprovincial and export trade in freshwater fish.

  • Freshwater Fish marketing Corporation-Program Activity—Internal services

    The Internal services program activity supports all strategic outcomes and is common across government. Internal services are groups of related activities and resources that are administered to support the needs of programs and other corporate obligations of an organization. These groups are: Management and oversight services; Communications services; Legal services; Human resources management services; Financial management services; Information management services; Information technology services; Real property services; Materiel services; Acquisition services; and Travel and Other administrative services. Internal services include only those activities and resources that apply across an organization and not to those provided specifically to a program.

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