Transport Canada's Departmental Performance Report for the Period Ending March 31, 2006

1.1 Minister's Message

As Canada's Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, I am pleased to submit Transport Canada's Departmental Performance Report for the period ending March 31, 2006.

The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, P.C., M.P.
On February 6, 2006, Transport Canada, Infrastructure Canada, and sixteen Crown Corporations were brought together in a single portfolio under my leadership as Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities. The portfolio is a point of convergence for some of the most important issues facing Canada today: transportation safety and security; productivity; environmental sustainability; and the quality of life in our cities and communities.
The various tools and policy levers available in this portfolio offer great potential to develop policies and actions to enhance Canada's economic competitiveness and our quality of life. It is from the vantage point of this newly integrated portfolio that I can reflect with pride on Transport Canada's accomplishments during the 2005-2006 fiscal year, and look forward to future opportunities to develop and expand the scope of our work by leveraging the potential of this integrated portfolio.

For example, through the Strategic Highway Infrastructure Program, Transport Canada contributed towards the development of an efficient and integrated transportation system. In 2005-2006, $138 million was invested in highways and $12 million in border infrastructure to support major capital improvements for Canada's National Highway System. In addition, Transport Canada invested $1 million to support fourteen studies that will advance modal integration and transportation planning in urban areas and along transportation corridors. In the future, our capacity to undertake such work through an integrated portfolio will be greatly enhanced.

Transport Canada has also taken important steps to encourage industry to participate in the growth of innovation and efficiency in the transportation sector by supporting the demonstration of new technologies. With Transport Canada's support, provincial, municipal and industry stakeholders completed sixteen Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) projects in 2005-2006, including a demonstration of a prototype management system for oversize vehicles, the implementation of road weather information systems and the development of intelligent sign management systems. The innovative technology supported through Transport Canada's ITS Plan improves the safety, efficiency and competitiveness of the transportation system, creating the potential for improved social, economic and environmental results in the future.

This Departmental Performance Report highlights the critical role played by transportation in almost every aspect of our social and economic interactions as Canadians. I am proud to share in the responsibility for optimizing these interactions through the integrated transport, infrastructure and communities portfolio.

The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities

1.2 Management Representation Statement

I submit for tabling in Parliament, the 2005-2006 Departmental Performance Report (DPR) for Transport Canada.

This document has been prepared based on the reporting principles contained in the Guide for the preparation of Part III of the 2005-2006 Estimates: Reports on Plans and Priorities and Departmental Performance Reports:

It adheres to the specific reporting requirements outlined in the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat guidance document;

It is based on the department's approved Program Activity Architecture structure as reflected in its Management, Resources and Results Structure;

It presents consistent, comprehensive, balanced and reliable information;

It provides a basis of accountability for the results achieved with the resources and authorities entrusted to it; and

It reports finances based on approved numbers from the Estimates and the Public Accounts of Canada.

Name: Louis Ranger
Title: Deputy Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities

1.3 Summary Information

1.3.1 Raison d'être

Transport Canada is responsible for the transportation policies and programs set by the Government of Canada. The department works to ensure that all parts of the transportation system work effectively and in an integrated manner.

Our Vision . . .

A transportation system in Canada that is recognized worldwide as safe and secure, efficient and environmentally responsible

Our vision of a sustainable transportation system - one that integrates and finds the right balance among social, economic and environmental objectives - is guided by the following principles:

Highest practicable safety and security of life and property - guided by performance-based standards and regulations when necessary;
Efficient movement of people and goods to support economic prosperity and a sustainable quality of life - based on competitive markets and targeted use of regulation and government funding; and,
Respect for the environmental legacy of future generations of Canadians - guided by environmental assessment and planning processes in transportation decisions and selective use of regulation and government funding.

Our Mission . . .

To serve the public interest through the promotion of a safe and secure, efficient and environmentally responsible transportation system in Canada

To succeed in its mission, Transport Canada is committed to being a world-leading organization that:

Develops and implements effective policies, programs, and legislative and regulatory frameworks;
Works in partnership with other governments, industry and stakeholders;
Is recognized as a progressive, effective and accountable organization; and
Sustains a healthy and productive work environment that values professional excellence, teamwork, open communication, diversity, continuous learning and mutual respect.

Legislative Mandate

Some of the Legislation governing Transport Canada

In Canada, all three levels of government have some responsibility for the country's transportation system. In support of its Vision and Mission, Transport Canada delivers its programs and services under numerous legislative and constitutional authorities.

A full listing of the legislation administered by Transport Canada can be found at http://www.tc.gc.ca/acts-regulations/listofacts/menu.htm.

1.3.2 Planning for Results

STRATEGIC OUTCOMES

Transport Canada is committed to delivering results to Canadians.

A safe and secure transportation system that contributes to Canada's social development and security objectives;
An efficient transportation system that contributes to Canada's economic growth and trade objectives; and
An environmentally responsible transportation system that contributes to Canada's sustainable development objectives.

PROGRAM PRIORITIES

Transport Canada's vision of a sustainable transportation system - one that integrates and seeks the correct balance among social, economic and environmental objectives - is based on three strategic outcomes and articulated in nine program priorities that guide the development, implementation and measurement of its activities:

Strategic Outcome: A safe and secure transportation system that contributes to Canada's social development and security objectives

New Security Policies and Programs
Smart Regulation
Safety and Security Management Systems

Strategic Outcome: An efficient transportation system that contributes to Canada's economic growth and trade objectives

Market-based Policy Framework
Infrastructure, Gateways and Trade Corridors
Innovation

Strategic Outcome: An environmentally responsible transportation system that contributes to Canada's sustainable development objectives

Climate Change
Environmental Assessment
Environmental Protection and Remediation

1.3.3 Summary Tables

The following tables present the resources needed in 2005-06 to deliver Transport Canada's programs and services for the benefits of Canadians:

Total Financial Resources ($ thousands)

Planned Spending	Total Authorities	Actual Spending
$1,498,768	$1,658,760	$1,574,165

Total Human Resources (Full time equivalents/FTEs)

Planned	Actual	Difference
4,956	4,873	83

Summary of Performance in Relationship to Departmental Strategic Outcomes, Priorities and Commitments

	Program priorities	Program activities	Expected results	RPP 2005-06 commitments	Results achieved in 2005-06 (or progress made)	Performance status	Explanation if expected result is not met / Corrective actions that will be taken
1	New Security Policies and Programs Type: ongoing	Policies, Rulemaking, Monitoring and Outreach in support of a safe and secure transportation system	Strengthened marine security regime	Six-point Marine Security Action Plan	Continued to interdepartmentally coordinate efforts to progress ongoing marine security measures and to achieve the goals established by the National Security Policy and its six-point Marine Security Action Plan. Also established the International Marine Security Strategy and established the International Marine Security Action Plan.	Ongoing
			Enhanced security in aviation, including air cargo	Passenger Protect Program (formerly marked as Canadian Air Passenger Assessment Program)	Worked with aviation stakeholders, civil liberties and community groups to complete the program design, with expected implementation in 2006.	Successfully met goals for this year; initiative ongoing
				Air Cargo	Budget 2006 announced the design and pilot testing of an air cargo security initiative; project will be ongoing over the next three years.	Successfully met goals for this year; initiative ongoing
			Enhanced aviation security regulation	New or revised aviation security regulations	Developed new or revised aviation security regulations including 100% hold baggage screening requirements and amended the prohibited items list and the requirements to ask security screening questions, responding to the ICAO security audit.	Successfully met goals for this year; initiative ongoing

Program priorities	Program activities	Expected results	RPP 2005-06 commitments	Results achieved in 2005-06 (or progress made)	Performance status	Explanation if expected result is not met / Corrective actions that will be taken
		Enhanced emergency preparedness and counterterrorism capabilities	Participation in NATO activities and international emergency response planning, training and exercises, including responses to chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear (CBRN) emergencies	Shared information and best practices; Increased capabilities to respond to a CBRN incident; Established a database of industrial emergency responders, their capabilities relating to specific products, and geographical areas of response; Provided industrial responders with additional awareness training.	Successfully met goals for this year
				Made significant progress in new international harmonization initiatives including participating in the trilateral Canada-U.S.-Mexico discussions on the Security and Prosperity Partnership Program.	Successfully met goals for this year; initiative ongoing
		Improved transportation policies, regulations and enforcement activities	Transportation Security Action Plan (TSAP, formerly Transportation Security Strategy)	Conducted and nearly completed stakeholder consultations for the development of the TSAP, which will identify security priorities and outline an action plan for the next 5 to 7 years, Publication of the plan is expected in 2006.	Successfully met goals for this year; initiative ongoing
			Rail and Mass Transit intelligence network	Expanded, in support of better outreach, the rail information-sharing network to include major urban transit authorities.	Successfully met goals for this year

	Program priorities	Program activities	Expected results	RPP 2005-06 commitments	Results achieved in 2005-06 (or progress made)	Performance status	Explanation if expected result is not met / Corrective actions that will be taken
			Improved security background check requirements	Cooperation with the United States (U.S.)	As a result of the work with the Canadian Border Service Agency and the U.S. administration, the Canadian FAST Card will be accepted as proof that drivers registered to operate in Canada have met the new U.S. requirements (in effect August 10, 2006).	Successfully met goals for this year; initiative ongoing
1 and 2	Smart Regulation Type: ongoing	Policies, Rulemaking, Monitoring and Outreach in support of a safe and secure transportation system	Regulations that reflect the needs and concerns of industry and the public	Reforms to the Canada Shipping Act (CSA)	Concluded the consultations for the Regulatory Reform Project's Phase 1, for the most part by the end of 2005. There were still a few individual projects under consultation, but most have finished and are now in the legal drafting phase.	Successfully met
		and Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework		Review of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Act	Concluded an analysis of the issues, alternatives and solutions. Amendments to the act are expected to be proposed in the fall of 2006.	Successfully met goals for this year

Program priorities	Program activities	Expected results	RPP 2005-06 commitments	Results achieved in 2005-06 (or progress made)	Performance status	Explanation if expected result is not met / Corrective actions that will be taken
			Review of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act (MVSA)	Prepared draft Memorandum to Cabinet (MC) for MVSA and began to draft Bill.	Not met	MC for MVSA not put forward by the department for Cabinet approval due to other legislative priorities.
		Increased flexibility and innovation opportunities for industry	Performance-based aviation regulations (Safety management system regulations)	Developed new performance-based regulations for 100% hold baggage screening, with voluntary compliance in effect starting January 1, 2006. Regulations to come into effect in 2006.	Successfully met goals for this year; initiative ongoing
				Formed an Advisory Group as a primary consultative mechanism for aviation security.	Successfully met for this year; initiative ongoing
				Initiated preparatory work leading to a review of the aviation security framework, regulations and measures, which will be conducted over the next five years.	Successfully met goals for this year; initiative ongoing
				Completed initial phase of implementing performance-based aviation regulations by publishing the first series of Safety Management System regulations, which apply to specified certificate holders.	Successfully met goals for this year; initiative ongoing

	Program priorities	Program activities	Expected results	RPP 2005-06 commitments	Results achieved in 2005-06 (or progress made)	Performance status	Explanation if expected result is not met / Corrective actions that will be taken
			Regulations reflect the needs and concerns of industry and the public	Advances to agreement with the automotive industry on telematic devices Consultation on terms of telematics agreement	Held multiple meetings with industry associations to negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on telematics. The MOU was drafted and has gone through several revisions.	Not met yet	Collaborative efforts to reach an agreement are ongoing.
			Enhanced international standards and regulations when transporting dangerous goods, enhancing safety without hindering trade	Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) requirements and papers for the United Nations Sub-committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (UNSCETDG) meetings	Led UNSCETDG in reviewing testing requirements for IBCs that resulted in the adoption of some revisions to the Model Regulations.	Successfully met for this year; initiative ongoing
1 and 2	Safety and Security Management Systems Type: ongoing	Policies, Rulemaking, Monitoring and Outreach in support of a safe and secure transportation system	Enhanced flexibility and innovation in determining ways and means to meet requirements while improving safety	Strategic plan for the implementation of Safety Management Systems (SMS) and Security Management Systems (SeMS)	Developed a strategic plan for aviation SMS and completed initial phase of implementation for various aviation operations.	Successfully met goals for this year; initiative ongoing

Program priorities	Program activities	Expected results	RPP 2005-06 commitments	Results achieved in 2005-06 (or progress made)	Performance status	Explanation if expected result is not met / Corrective actions that will be taken
	and Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework		Pre-publication of safety management system regulations for aviation organizations in the Canada Gazette	Established initial levels of SMS aviation regulations through Canada Gazette process.	Ongoing
			Stakeholder forum on experiences to date when implementing SMS in rail	Rescheduled stakeholder forum to future year.	Not met
		Regulations reflect the needs and concerns of industry and the public	Review of rail SMS regulations and guidance material	Enhanced awareness and safety culture in industry.	Ongoing
		Enhanced marine security regime	Identification of opportunities to utilize SMS philosophy in marine security	Identified and incorporated into existing policies and procedures the foundation of SMS and core requirements for full integration.	Ongoing

	Program priorities	Program activities	Expected results	RPP 2005-06 commitments	Results achieved in 2005-06 (or progress made)	Performance status	Explanation if expected result is not met / Corrective actions that will be taken
2	Market-based Policy Framework Type: ongoing	Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework	A competitive and viable Canadian transportation sector	Amended Canada Transportation Act	Prepared the draft legislation to amend the Canada Transportation Act for consideration by Parliament during the 2005-06 period.	Not met	Bill C-11 tabled in parliament shortly after the 2005-06 year-end on May 4, 2006; 2^nd reading of this Bill, followed by its review by Parliamentary Standing Committee, is anticipated during 2006-07.
			Better and more economic travel options	Negotiations of bilateral air transport agreements or arrangements (China and India)	Canada successfully negotiated a number of new expanded bilateral air transportation agreements, including: China (April 2005), India (July 2005), Greece (November 2005), U.S. (November 2005).	Exceeded expectations
			Commercial and competitive grain transportation system	Decision on disposal of fleet of grain hopper cars	In November 2005, the government announced an agreement in principle to transfer the cars to the Farmer Rail Car Coalition.	Change in policy	A detailed transfer agreement was not reached before the election. The new government subsequently announced it would retain the cars in order to maximize benefits for farmers and taxpayers.

	Program priorities	Program activities	Expected results	RPP 2005-06 commitments	Results achieved in 2005-06 (or progress made)	Performance status	Explanation if expected result is not met / Corrective actions that will be taken
			Protection of financial interests of passengers	New regulations for marine carriers to acquire and maintain insurance coverage sufficient to meet their liability to passengers	Drafted the regulations but they are on hold.	Not met	Due to industry concerns, the regulations will be held in abeyance pending the amendment of the Marine Liability Act.
			Increased information available to support sound decision-making	Data collection: Electronic Collection Air Transport Statistics (ECATS)	Successfully completed Phase 1 of the ECATS initiative. The National Roadside Survey and ECATS exercises undertaken this year will contribute to an increased understanding of the nature of trucking and air traffic in Canada.	Ongoing
1, 2 and 3	Infrastructure, Gateways and Trade Corridors Type: ongoing	Policies, Rulemaking, Monitoring and Outreach in support of a safe and secure transportation system	Increased investment in transportation infrastructure	New Canada Airports Act	Developed the new act during 2005-06 and tabled it as Bill C-20 in June 2006.	Ongoing
		and Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework	Viability and competitiveness of the transportation system	New rent formula for airport authorities	Announced new airport rent formula announced in May 2005 and implemented it as of January 2006.	Ongoing

Program priorities	Program activities	Expected results	RPP 2005-06 commitments	Results achieved in 2005-06 (or progress made)	Performance status	Explanation if expected result is not met / Corrective actions that will be taken
	and Policies and Programs in support of sustainable development		Airport monitoring program, including financial viability, and database creation	Completed template and initial studies regarding financial viability. Database creation is in progress.	Ongoing
			Review of Airport Federal Space	Adopted a set of "guiding principles" in March 2006 for the use of accommodations in Canadian airports, and the Canada Border Services Agency agreed to update the Facilities Planning Manual.	Ongoing
			Review of National Highway System with provinces and territories	Added 11,000 km of existing routes were added to the National Highway System based on operational and technical criteria agreed upon by federal, provincial and territorial governments.	Work ongoing to resolve outstanding issues
		Marine sector's economic viability is maintained	Amendments to the Canada Marine Act	Tabled the Bill in June 2005.	Not met	Bill died on order paper in November 2005 when the election was called.
			Comprehensive study of the future infrastructure needs of the St. Lawrence Seaway	Released the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence Seaway Study Report on Stakeholder Engagement and the corresponding response.	Ongoing

Program priorities	Program activities	Expected results	RPP 2005-06 commitments	Results achieved in 2005-06 (or progress made)	Performance status	Explanation if expected result is not met / Corrective actions that will be taken
		End of financial support from the federal government	Options on possible private sector acquisition of Ridley Terminals inc.	Ridley Terminals Inc. (RTI) remained operational and was preserved as a going concern.	Change in policy	If anticipated coal volumes do not come on stream, the expected result will not be met. This will necessitate the need for additional contributions if the Crown wants to preserve RTI as a going concern.
		Future strategic directions for the department reflect the needs and concerns of industry and the public	Federal freight strategy	This initiative merged into a more focused analysis of specific strategic gateways and trade corridors, as a result of changing departmental and governmental priorities. Major milestone was a trade and transportation workshop hosted by Transport Canada in March 2006.	Not met	Ongoing focus on trade and transportation gateways and corridors will meet departmental needs for strategic analysis of freight issues.
		Improved Canadian commercial road and rail infrastructures	Technical input, analysis, advice on and management of projects under the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund (CSIF)	Started construction for most of the projects that have been announced ($2.5 billion in federal funding).	Ongoing

Program priorities

Program activities

Expected results

RPP 2005-06 commitments

Results achieved in 2005-06
(or progress made)

Performance status

Explanation if expected result is not met / Corrective actions that will be taken

Technical input, analysis, advice on and management of projects under the Border Infrastructure Fund (BIF)

Started project construction at Canada's five major crossings: Windsor, Sarnia, Niagara and Fort Erie, Ontario; and Douglas, British Columbia; ($505.1 million in federal funding).

Ongoing

Enhanced ability for bridges to be self-sufficient

New governance regimes of all domestic and international bridges within Transport Canada's and Infrastructure Canada's areas of responsibility

Developed approval mechanism for new international crossings and established effective oversight of existing international bridges and tunnels through Bill C-44, Amendments to the Canada Transportation Act, including provisions for international bridges.

Not met

Bill C-44 received first and second reading then died on the Order Paper in November 2005.

The bridge provisions of Bill C‑44 were pulled out to form Bill C-3 (International Bridges and Tunnels Act), which was introduced in Parliament on April 24, 2006. Bill C-3 has been approved by the House of Commons and is now before the Senate.

Program priorities	Program activities	Expected results	RPP 2005-06 commitments	Results achieved in 2005-06 (or progress made)	Performance status	Explanation if expected result is not met / Corrective actions that will be taken
				Submitted options concerning the improvement of governance and financial self-sufficiency of federal bridges. These options were not considered.	Not met	Transport Canada sought policy direction on approaches towards funding all bridges (and related assets) under the control and responsibility of the Minister of Transport. Transport Canada was directed to conduct further research and report back following the analysis.
				Concerning the improvement of the governance and financial self-sufficiency of the Confederation bridge: On January 1, 2006, a new toll structure was implemented by the Confederation Bridge operator, Strait Crossing Bridge Limited, which had been approved by the Minister of Transport.	Successfully met

	Program priorities	Program activities	Expected results	RPP 2005-06 commitments	Results achieved in 2005-06 (or progress made)	Performance status	Explanation if expected result is not met / Corrective actions that will be taken
1, 2 and 3	Innovation Type: ongoing	Policies, Rulemaking, Monitoring and Outreach in support of a safe and secure transportation system and	Use of R&D results to enhance the safety, security, efficiency and environmental sustainability of the Canadian transportation system	Strategic Research and Development (R&D) plan	Held internal and external consultations to form a solid policy foundation for a strategic approach to R&D. The Transportation Development Centre undertook numerous studies and research projects to support Transport Canada's mandate.	Ongoing
		Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework and	Increased industry and public adoption of new transportation technologies Increased investment in transportation-related R&D, including ITS	Demonstration of newly developed transportation technologies	Completed 16 ITS projects, including a demonstration of a prototype management system for oversize vehicles, the implementation of road weather information systems and the development of intelligent sign management systems.	Ongoing
		Policies and Programs in support of sustainable development			The Freight Sustainability Demonstration Program has supported the demonstration of over 30 efficiency-enhancing technologies and best practices since its inception in 2001.	Ongoing

	Program priorities	Program activities	Expected results	RPP 2005-06 commitments	Results achieved in 2005-06 (or progress made)	Performance status	Explanation if expected result is not met / Corrective actions that will be taken
			Highly skilled labour force	Transportation Skills Conference	133 participants from across industry, academia and government participated in a National Transportation Skills Development Forum in June 2005.	Ongoing
				Training modules on the changes that will come into force under the Canada Shipping Act (CSA), 2001	Completed the development of necessary training modules to ensure that marine inspectors will be conversant with the changes that will come as a result of the CSA 2001 coming into force in the spring of 2007.	Successfully met
3	Climate Change Type: ongoing	Policies and Programs in support of sustainable development	Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector	Policies and programs in support of Canada's Climate Change commitments	Participated in the Treasury Board review of climate change programs.	Ongoing
					Of the ten projects recommended for funding under the Freight Incentives Program, six are currently being implemented.	Ongoing
					Completed a feasibility study to identify potential sites in Canada for the implementation of Marine shore power pilot projects.	Ongoing
					Transport Canada and the Air Transport Association of Canada signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on greenhouse gas emissions reduction through fuel efficiency improvement.	Ongoing

Program priorities	Program activities	Expected results	RPP 2005-06 commitments	Results achieved in 2005-06 (or progress made)	Performance status	Explanation if expected result is not met / Corrective actions that will be taken
				Hosted a marine awareness conference on technology.	Ongoing
		Improved new cars and light truck fuel efficiency	Agreement with automakers regarding motor vehicle fuel efficiency	Developed and signed a MOU with automakers.	Successfully met goals for this year
		Increased awareness of sustainable transportation choices	Public education through Advanced Technology Vehicles Program (ATVP)	As of March 2006, the ATVP had purchased 135 vehicles from around the world incorporating various advanced technologies. Sixty-one of these vehicles have been evaluated for on-road usability, a total of 719 track tests and 280 formal laboratory tests completed. The total number of ATVP events and promotional activities was 178 and the audience reached was estimated in the millions.	Successfully met goals for this year
		Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the rail sector	Expanded Environment Performance Agreement (Environment Canada, Railway Association of Canada and Transport Canada)	Submitted a final report entitled "Present and Future Canadian Railway Activity and Emissions Profile" on July 28, 2005. A Memorandum of understanding with specific targets for greenhouse gas and criteria air contaminant is in progress.	Ongoing

	Program priorities	Program activities	Expected results	RPP 2005-06 commitments	Results achieved in 2005-06 (or progress made)	Performance status	Explanation if expected result is not met / Corrective actions that will be taken
2 and 3	Environmental Assessment Type: ongoing	Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework and	Managers have the information they need to perform their duties in compliance with the Navigable Waters Protection Act	New guidance material on environmental assessment responsibilities under the Navigable Waters Protection Act	Developed and distributed guidance material for proponents and staff on the requirements of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act. The guide has a section dedicated to Navigable Waters Protection Act applicants.	Proponent guide completed, other guide ongoing
		Policies and Programs in support of sustainable development	Environmental protection from the impacts of transportation projects	Environmental assessments (completed or initiated)	Completed 423 screenings and 2 comprehensive studies. As of April 1, 2006, 647 screenings, 18 comprehensive studies, 4 panel reviews and 6 joint-panel reviews were underway.	Ongoing
3	Environmental Protection and Remediation Type: ongoing	Policies and Programs in support of sustainable development	Increased ability for the public to make more sustainable transportation choices	Interdepartmental collaboration to encourage the use of public transit	Transit Pass Program has enabled 81 departments and agencies in the National Capital Region to access transit passes through payroll-deducted or pre-authorized payment. The program has currently over 12,000 subscribers, including new riders.	Successfully met
					Distributed commuter Options Guides and delivered four workshops with over 100 participants/organizations.	Met

Program priorities	Program activities	Expected results	RPP 2005-06 commitments	Results achieved in 2005-06 (or progress made)	Performance status	Explanation if expected result is not met / Corrective actions that will be taken
		Suspected contaminated sites are identified and high-risk sites are remediated/risk managed	More funding for remediation of high-risk sites through the Federal Contaminated Sites Accelerated Action Plan Fun	Continued to manage sites. In 2005-06 the department received $13.9 million in funding from the Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan to undertake assessments and remediation work.	Ongoing
		Reduced frequency of illegal pollution discharges from vessels	Initiate an aggressive program to increase the effectiveness of the National Aerial Surveillance Program	Flew 1,548 dedicated patrol hours (increase of 41% from previous years); 9,724 vessels were subject to over-flights.	Successfully met goals for this year
		Improved quality of the marine environment	Purchase two sets of marine pollution surveillance equipment	Purchase made in 2005-06: Observed 78 pollution incidents, including 5 ship-source and 73 mystery spills. Acquired and analyzed 971 Radarsat images and detected 44 suspected pollution events.	Successfully met goals for this year

Please note that Section II includes narratives that are not in the table "Summary of Performance in Relationship to Departmental Strategic Outcomes, Priorities and Commitments" above, as they were not identified in the Report on Plans and Priorities 2005-06 but are considered worthy of mention in the Departmental Performance Report 2005-06.

Note 1: The number in the "Government of Canada Outcomes" column refers to the three outcomes below.

Transport Canada's three strategic outcomes and program priorities support the following Government of Canada outcomes as they will be presented in the next Canada's Performance report:

Safe and secure communities
A fair and secure marketplace
Strong economic growth