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SECTION III – SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

3.1 Organizational Information

At Transport Canada headquarters, five Assistant Deputy Ministers - Policy, Programs, Corporate Services, Safety and Security, and one Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Safety and Security - report to the Deputy Minister, in addition to Corporate Management comprising the Communications Group and Departmental General Counsel and an Associate Deputy Minister. Five Regional Directors General - Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Prairie and Northern, and Pacific - also report directly to the Deputy Minister. Each of these organizational heads is accountable for the management of his/her organization and for the delivery of results associated to the program activities as set out in the Program Activity Architecture.

DEPARTMENTAL ORGANIZATION CHART

DEPARTMENTAL ORGANIZATION CHART

3.2 Financial Tables

Table 1: Departmental Planned Spending and Full Time
Equivalents

($ thousands)	Forecast Spending 2005-2006¹	Planned Spending 2006-2007²	Planned Spending 2007-2008	Planned Spending 2008-2009
Policies, Rulemaking, Monitoring and Outreach in support of a safe and secure transportation system	540,695	594,832	556,169	536,977
Canadian Air Transport Security Authority	438,400	381,366	309,500	290,000
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework	558,661	433,509	329,662	319,015
Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Inc.	32,188	30,488	29,339	26,608
Marine Atlantic Inc.	24,533	80,980	26,980	26,980
VIA Rail Canada Inc.	169,001	169,001	169,001	169,001
Policies and Programs in support of sustainable development	85,581	94,834	53,337	53,791
Budgetary Main Estimates (gross)	1,849,059	1,785,010	1,473,988	1,422,372

Less: Respendable revenue ³	356,480	367,818	357,733	341,857
Total Main Estimates	1,492,579	1,417,192	1,116,255	1,080,515
Adjustments:
Governor General Special Warrants	82,540	-	-	-
Additional Respondable Revenue	10,988	-	-	-
Unspent Authorities	(11,942)	-	-	-
Public Safety Act	-	4,458	3,004	2,479
ERC - Procurement Savings	-	(4,660)	-	-
Strategic Infrastructure - Kicking Horse Canyon	-	137	142	147
Real Property Disposition Revolving Fund	-	2,745	-	-
Action Plan to enhance passenger, rail, mass transit and ferry security	-	38,702	49,686	4,737
St-Laurence Seaway Management Corporation (Statutory)	-	-	-	8,000
Capital carryforward	-	3,740	-	-
Honoré Mercier Bridge re-decking project	-	11,800	36,500	36,700
Seaway International Bridge - Replacement of the North Channel Bridge and North Corridor improvements	-	1,630	9,020	26,730
Strategic Infrastructure - CSIF - Greater Moncton area bypass	-	23	23	13
Reduced cost of the new Ministry - Regional responsibilities	-	(150)	(150)	(150)
Securing Canada's Air Cargo Transportation System	-	8,500	9,000	8,500
Campaign - Keeping Canadians Safe	-	2,000	-	-
National Airports Rent Policy Review	-	7,300	-	-
Interim strategy on existing Climate Change Programs	-	(12,221)	8,913	2,911
Passenger Rail - Regional and Remote Rail	-	3,800	-	-
Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan	-	2,554	-	-
Asia-Pacific Gateway Initiative	-	13,500	52,000	90,500
Operating carry forward	-	27,693	-	-
Transfer of Crown Corporation Portfolio Management from Infrastructure Canada (Approved February 6, 2006)	-	1,416	1,426	1,426
Transfer of Crown Corporation Portfolio Management from Canada Revenue Agency (Approved February 6, 2006)	-	874	881	881
Airport Security - Vancouver	-	(4)	4	-
Increased Passenger Flows and Other Operating Pressures - Operating	-	41,400	75,400	-
Increased Passenger Flows and Other Operating Pressures - Capital	-	44,200	50,400	-

Total Adjustments	81,586	199,437	296,249	182,874
Total Planned Spending	1,574,165	1,616,629	1,412,504	1,263,389
Total Planned Spending	1,574,165	1,616,629	1,412,504	1,263,389
Less: Non-Respendable revenue³	76,127	32,734	33,186	33,960
Plus: Cost of services received without charge ⁴	59,717	57,499	58,109	58,950
Total Departmental Spending	1,557,755	1,641,394	1,437,427	1,288,379

Full Time Equivalents	4,888	4,900	4,832	4,825

Due to rounding, columns may not add to total shown.

The planned spending over the three-year period is diminishing mainly because of: a decrease in the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority capital budget; a programmed increase for 2006-07 only to cover an operating shortfall for Marine Atlantic Incorporated; the continued divestiture of ports and airports; the winding down of transfer payment programs such as the Strategic Highway Infrastructure Program and Action plan 2000 for Climate Change; and increasing annual reductions for efficiency and procurement imposed by the Expenditure Review Committee of Cabinet.

The Forecast spending for 2005-2006 reflects actual spending as published in the Public Accounts.
The Planned Spending amounts represent the sum of the Main Estimates and the adjustments planned for each fiscal year.
For more details, see Table 7 Sources of Respendable and Non-Respendable Revenue.
For more details, see Table 4 Services Received Without Charge.

Table 2: Resources by Program Activities

	2006-2007 Budgetary
Program Activity ($ thousands)	Operating	Capital	Grants	Contributions and Other Transfer Payments	Gross	Respendable Revenue	Net = Total Main Estimates	Adjustments (planned spending not in Main Estimates)	Total Planned Spending
Policies, Rulemaking, Monitoring and Outreach in support of a safe and secure transportation system	493,406	32,991	430	68,005	594,833	(44,398)	550,435	72,902	623,336
Canadian Air Transport Security Authority	305,905	75,461	-	-	381,366	-	381,366	85,596	466,962
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework	137,868	40,003	25,426	230,212	433,508	(323,349)	110,159	36,805	146,965
Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Inc.	29,291	1,197	-	-	30,488	-	30,488	11,800	42,288
Marine Atlantic Inc.	79,847	1,133	-	-	80,980	-	80,980	-	80,980
VIA Rail Canada Inc.	169,001	-	-	-	169,001	-	169,001	-	169,001
Policies and Programs in support of sustainable development	61,990	3,461	-	29,383	94,834	(71)	94,763	(7,666)	87,097
Total	1,277,308	154,246	25,856	327,600	1,785,010	(367,818)	1,417,192	199,437	1,616,629

Due to rounding, columns may not add to total shown.

Table 3: Voted and Statutory Items listed in Main Estimates

2006-2007
Vote or Statutory Item	Truncated Vote or Statutory Wording	Main Estimates 2006-07 ($ thousands)	Main Estimates 2005-06 ($ thousands)
1	Operating expenditures	234,692	197,377
5	Capital expenditures	76,455	74,790
10	Grants and contributions	296,228	417,299
15	Payments to Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Inc.	30,488	32,188
20	Payments to Marine Atlantic Inc.	80,980	24,533
25	Payments to VIA Rail Canada Inc.	169,001	169,001
30	Payments to the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority	381,366	438,400
(S)	Minister of Transport - salary and motor car allowance	73	70
(S)	Contributions to employee benefit plans	66,781	64,671
(S)	Payments to Canadian National Railway Company in respect of the termination of the collection of tolls on the Victoria Bridge, Montreal and for the rehabilitation work on the roadway portion of the Bridge	3,300	3,300
(S)	Payments in respect of St. Lawrence Seaway agreements	23,900	17,900
(S)	Northumberland Strait Crossing subsidy payment	53,928	53,050
	Total Department	1,417,192	1,492,579

Due to rounding, columns may not add to total shown.

(S): Statutory

Table 4: Services Received Without Charge

($ thousands)	2006-2007
Accommodation provided by Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)	23,630
Contributions covering employers' share of employees' insurance premiums and expenditures paid by Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (excluding revolving funds). Employer's contribution to employees' insured benefits plans and expenditures paid by TBS	26,361
Worker's compensation coverage provided by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada	3,660
Salary and associated expenditures of legal services provided by the Department of Justice Canada	3,848
Total 2006-2007 Services received without charge	57,499

Due to rounding, columns may not add to total shown.

Table 5: Summary of Capital Spending by Program Activity

($ thousands)	Forecast Spending 2005-2006¹	Planned Spending 2006-2007	Planned Spending 2007-2008	Planned Spending 2008-2009
Policies, Rulemaking, Monitoring and Outreach in support of a safe and secure transportation system	36,946	32,991	28,910	31,172
Canadian Air Transport Security Authority	134,868	75,461	19,500	-
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework	24,807	40,003	44,458	41,558
Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Inc.	6,395	1,197	1,546	2,641
Marine Atlantic Inc.	6,412	1,133	1,134	1,135
VIA Rail Canada Inc.	-	-	-	-
Policies and Programs in support of sustainable development	4,816	3,461	1,882	2,270
Total Main Estimates ²	214,244	154,246	97,430	78,776
Adjustments ³	-	65,041	93,524	61,030
Total	214,244	219,287	190,954	139,806

Due to rounding, columns may not add to total shown.

The Forecast spending for 2005-2006 reflects the actual spending as published in the Public Accounts.
The Capital spending by Program activity is included in the Total budgetary Main Estimates in Table 1.
The adjustments to planned spending represent the capital portion of the adjustments listed in Table 1. These adjustments are in addition to the Main Estimates amounts.

Table 6: Loans, Investments and Advances (Non-
Budgetary)

Transport Canada does not have any non-budgetary items (Loans, Investments and Advances) in its forecast spending for 2005-06 nor in the upcoming planned spending for the next three years.

The table published in previous Transport Canada Report on Plans and Priorities and Departmental Performance Report presented the balance of loans, investments and advances at year-end. That information is not required in these documents and will not be presented in the future.

Table 7: Sources of Respendable and Non-Respendable
Revenue

($ thousands)	Forecast Revenue 2005-2006¹	Planned Revenue 2006-2007	Planned Revenue 2007-2008	Planned Revenue 2008-2009
Policies, Rulemaking, Monitoring and Outreach in support of a safe and secure transportation system
Canadian Aviation Regulation User Fees	8,291	8,648	8,659	8,661
Aircraft Maintenance and Flying Services	29,700	25,646	25,646	25,646
Marine Safety Regulation User Fees	8,315	7,544	7,344	7,344
Revenues from the Registrar of Imported Vehicles Program	2,423	600	600	600
Inspections and certifications	2,119	292	292	292
Lease payments from the Motor Vehicle Test Center	290	155	155	155
Rentals and concessions	838	598	338	223
Sales and training	1,071	812	812	812
Research and development	-	-	-	-
Miscellaneous	698	106	106	106
	53,746	44,400	43,952	43,839
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework
Air Services Forecasts revenues	235	160	160	160
Public port revenues from user fees and wharf permits	9,033	8,577	8,156	8,154
Airport revenues from user fees and service contracts	5,038	4,690	4,692	4,692
Airports Authorities - lease and chattel payments	288,320	299,894	290,703	274,985
Research and development	2,550	1,744	1,744	1,744
Rentals and concessions	8,125	7,574	7,572	7,541
Sales and training	112	109	110	110
Miscellaneous	263	602	602	602
	313,675	323,349	313,738	297,987

Table 7: Sources of Respendable and Non-Respendable
Revenue (Continued)

Respendable Revenue (Continued)

($ thousands)	Forecast Revenue 2005-2006¹	Planned Revenue 2006- 2007	Planned Revenue 2007- 2008	Planned Revenue 2008- 2009
Policies and Programs in support of sustainable development
Rentals and concessions	40	62	36	24
Miscellaneous	7	7	7	7
	47	69	43	31

Total Respendable Revenue	367,468	367,818	357,734	341,858

Non-Respendable Revenue

($ thousands)	Forecast Revenue 2005-2006	Planned Revenue 2006-2007	Planned Revenue 2007-2008	Planned Revenue 2008-2009
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework
Non-navigational assets - St. Lawrence Seaway	10,385	5,200	5,200	5,200
Canada Port Authority stipends	11,698	12,534	12,986	13,760
Research and development - Royalty revenue	61	-	-	-
Hopper cars (lease, damage settlements and demurrage charges)	17,701	15,000	15,000	15,000
Return on investments	5,882	-	-	-
Refunds of previous year's expenditures	16,225	-	-	-
Adjustments to previous year's payables	6,794	-	-	-
Privileges, licences and permits	37	-	-	-
Fines	893	-	-	-
Proceeds from disposal of surplus Crown assets	963	-	-	-
Proceeds from divestiture sale of real property	5,059

Table 7: Sources of Respendable and Non-Respendable
Revenue (Continued)

Non-Respendable Revenue (continued)

($ thousands)	Forecast Revenue 2005- 2006	Planned Revenue 2006-2007	Planned Revenue 2007-2008	Planned Revenue 2008-2009
Interest revenue from divested airports	20	-	-	-
Miscellaneous	410	-	-	-
Total Non-respendable Revenue	76,127	32,734	33,186	33,960

Total Respendable and Non-Respendable Revenue	443,596	400,553	390,920	375,818

Due to rounding, columns may not add to total shown.

The Forecast Revenue for 2005-2006 reflects actual revenue as published in the Public Accounts.

Table 8: Resource Requirements by Branch or Sector

2006-2007
($ thousands)	Policies, Rulemaking, Monitoring and Outreach in support of a safe and secure transportation system	Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework	Policies and Programs in support of sustainable development	Crown corporations ²	Total Planned Spending
Assistant Deputy Minister - Safety and Security	399,024	-	-		399,024
Assistant Deputy Minister - Policy	-	176,278	-		176,278
Assistant Deputy Minister - Programs	-	(102,287)¹	71,810		(30,478)
Regional Director General Atlantic	39,199	8,349	2,913		50,461
Regional Director General Quebec	45,171	35,902	2,841		83,914
Regional Director General Ontario	49,666	12,945	2,465		65,076
Regional Director General Prairie and Northern Region	48,882	9,909	3,580		62,372
Regional Director General Pacific	41,394	5,869	3,488		50,751
Total	623,336	146,965	87,097	759,231	1,616,629

Due to rounding, columns may not add to total shown.

Note:

The sector "Assistant Deputy Minister - Programs" includes all the Vote-Netted Revenue recorded under the Program Activity "Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework". The planned Vote-Netted Revenue is higher than expenses for that sector therefore the amount is presented in brackets.
The Crown corporations presented in Transport Canada's Program Activity Architecture are Canada Air Transport Security Authority, Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Inc., Marine Atlantic Inc. and VIA Rail Canada Inc. See Table 1 for their respective financial resources.

Table 9: Major Regulatory Initiatives

Regulations	Expected Results
Amendments to the Aeronautics Act are underway to address fatigue management, liability insurance, aviation companies' management systems, analysis and reporting of safety data, and new compliance and enforcement tools.	Modernized legislative requirements to respond to industry needs.
New series of Canadian Aviation Regulations amendments to introduce a requirement for airports, flight training units and smaller commercial operations to have a safety management system in place that integrates operations and technical systems with financial and human resource management.	Safe operations and compliance with the Canadian Aviation Regulations.
New Canadian Aviation Regulations incorporating fatigue risk management systems into aviation maintenance organizations. These regulations are an extension of the safety management system approach to managing risks in the aviation environment.	Enhanced aviation safety due to a reduction of incidents related to operator fatigue.
Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208 - Occupant Restraint Systems in Frontal Impact: Further research and a cost-benefit study are underway to ensure that seat belts and air bags are designed to provide optimal protection to belted occupants and that any injuries due to occupant protection system are minimized.	Annual reduction of 12 fatalities and 44 serious injuries due to advanced seat belts and air bags.
Regulatory reform under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (CSA 2001), is proceeding in a two-phase approach. Over 50 existing regulations will be overhauled into 17 regulations in Phase I, and the modernization of the remaining regulations will take place in Phase II. Phase I focuses on those that are needed to bring the act into force and is expected to be completed by early 2007. Phase II will concentrate on the existing regulations that are consistent with the act; generally, these regulations need only to be updated and modernized and not overhauled as those in Phase I.	A twenty-first century shipping law to promote safety on board vessels and to protect the marine environment in the context of a healthy, competitive marine industry.
Transport Canada's pollution prevention program will undergo a major update through the introduction of the Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships and for Dangerous Chemicals (new) under the existing Canada Shipping Act (CSA). Once finalized, these new regulations will put Canada in a position to accede to the optional Annexes IV, V and VI of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Shipping (MARPOL) and the Anti-fouling Systems Convention.	Reduction in incidents related to the pollution of the environment from ship sources.
Ballast Water Regulations (new), to harmonize with the International Maritime Organization's Ballast Water Convention, U.S. laws regarding ballast water, and the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement of 1978. (CSA)	Reduced incidents related to ship source marine pollution.
Boating Restriction Regulations (revised) to provide for the establishment of restrictions to boating activities and navigation in Canadian waters. (CSA and CSA 2001)	Enhanced marine safety.
Competency of Operators of Pleasure Craft Regulations (revised), impose competency requirements on operators of pleasure craft with amendments underway, under the current act, to improve the administration of the testing process to be followed by a reformed regulation, under the new act, to deal with theissue of course provider accreditation. (CSA and CSA 2001)	Enhanced marine safety for pleasure craft operators and boating community.
Life Saving Equipment Regulations (revised) (CSA)	Enhanced safety of children travelling on board Canadian vessels.
Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations (new), to provide a graduated enforcement scheme and effective deterrents for violations on vessels operating in Canadian waters. (CSA 2001)	Enhanced marine safety and compliance.
Cargo, Fumigation and Tackle Regulations (new), to rationalize existing rules for loading and stowing cargo. (CSA)	Enhanced marine safety.
Collision Regulations (revised), to promote uniform measures and safe conduct of vessels. (CSA 2001)	Improved consistency of regulations and enhanced safety related to the conduct of vessels.
Marine Personnel Regulations (new): To streamline the existing crewing and certification requirements into one regulation and add a labour component. (CSA 2001)	More streamlined and harmonized regulations.
Vessel Registration and Tonnage Regulations (revised): These new regulations will clarify for stakeholders the requirements for registering and calculating the tonnage of their vessels as well as comply with the terms of the International Convention on the Tonnage Measurements of Ships (1969). (CSA 2001)	More streamlined and harmonized regulations.
Pursuant to the Pilotage Act, the four pilotage authorities have to provide safe and efficient pilotage services. The proposed amendments to their Pilotage Regulations result from distinct pilotage risk studies carried out by these authorities since 2001, on a series of recommendations contained in the 1999 report of the Ministerial review of pilotage issues. The various regulatory initiatives aim at improving pilotage practices and procedures in the four pilotage regions to the benefit of service users.	Safe and efficient pilotage service to commercial vessels in Canadian compulsory pilotage waters.
Marine Transportation Security Clearance Program: Amendments to the Marine Transportation Security Regulations to increase marine transportation security in Canadian marine facilities by requiring workers with certain key duties affecting security or cargo movement to obtain a transportation security clearance (TSC) from Transport Canada. In addition, workers requiring access to certain restricted areas will also be required to obtain a TSC. This initiative is being implemented in the ports of Vancouver, Halifax and Montreal, and will closely parallel requirements now in place in Canadian airports.	Implementation of the infrastructure (including effective regulatory framework), required to process the Marine Transportation Security Clearances.
Development of regulations and/or security measures to support the screening of all checked baggage, as per the Minister's commitment to achieve 100% screening of checked baggage at all designated airports by January 1, 2006.	Enhanced aviation security; alignment with international standards.
A review of the Canadian Aviation Security Regulations and security measures as required by the Public Safety Act (2002). Regulations to replace security measures no longer required to be confidential must be made within one year after the Notice of Intent is published in the Canada Gazette. A broader review and re-alignment of the aviation security regulatory framework is expected to take about four years to complete.	Increased transparency; enhanced aviation security.
The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations will be amended to harmonize with international agreements, maintain reciprocity with U.S. provisions, revise means of containment standards to reflect new engineering developments and construction designs, and address emerging issues.	Improved level of safety in the transport of dangerous goods.
Marine Liability Regulations: Compulsory Insurance for Injury or Death of Passengers.	Protection of marine passengers or their dependents from economic loss due to injury or death arising from a marine incident by ensuring that all marine carriers are insured to the level of their maximum liability to passengers, as established under the *Marine Liability Act*.
Regulation for Vancouver to ensure Vancouver and Fraser River Port Authorities implement a licencing system with various conditions approved by the Vancouver Port Authority as well as any provincial measures.	To achieve labour stability in the owner-operated container trucking sector through regulating access to ports.
New International Bridges and Tunnels Regulations as permitted under current legislation before Parliament as described in the International Bridges and Tunnels Act. These regulations will address safety, security and operations of these 24 vehicular and 9 railway bridges and tunnels.	Consistent application of safety and security standards and assurance that these bridges and tunnels are operated and maintained in accordance with government's objectives.

Table 10: Details on Transfer Payment Programs

Over the next three years, Transport Canada will manage the following transfer payment programs in excess of $5 million:

2006-2007

Grant to Province of British Columbia in respect of the provision of ferry and coastal freight and passenger services
Payments in support of crossing improvements approved under the Railway Safety Act
Marine Security Contribution Program
Contribution for ferry and coastal passenger and freight services
Strategic Highway Infrastructure Program:

Highway component

Border Crossing Transportation Initiative

Transportation Planning and Modal Integration initiative

Intelligent Transportation System Component

Outaouais Road Development Agreement
Contribution in support of the divestiture of the non-National Airport System airports
Airports Capital Assistance Program
Contribution program for operating, capital and start-up funding requirement for Regional and Remote Passenger Rail Services
Northumberland Strait Crossing subsidy payment under the Northumberland Strait Crossing Act (Statutory)
Action Plan 2000 for Climate Change - Urban Transportation Showcase Program
Climate Change: Emission Reduction Package - non-roads freight initiatives

Table 10: Details on Transfer Payments Programs
(continued)

2007-2008

Grant to Province of British Columbia in respect of the provision of ferry and coastal freight and passenger services.
Payments in support of crossing improvements approved under the Railway Safety Act
Marine Security Contribution Program
Contribution for ferry and coastal passenger and freight services
Contribution program for operating, capital and start-up funding requirement for Regional and Remote Passenger Rail Services
Outaouais Road Development Agreement
Airports Capital Assistance Program
Northumberland Strait Crossing subsidy payment under the Northumberland Strait Crossing Act (Statutory)

2008-2009

Grant to Province of British Columbia in respect of the provision of ferry and coastal freight and passenger services.
Payments in support of crossing improvements approved under the Railway Safety Act
Contribution for ferry and coastal passenger and freight services
Contribution program for operating, capital and start-up funding requirement for Regional and Remote Passenger Rail Services
Airports Capital Assistance Program
Northumberland Strait Crossing subsidy payment under the Northumberland Strait Crossing Act (Statutory)

For further information on the above-mentioned transfer payment programs see www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/est-pre/estime.asp

Table 11: Alternative Service Delivery

Over the next three years, Transport Canada will be renewing the existing initiative for the following program:

Motor Vehicle Test Centre (renewing)

For further information on the above-mentioned program or services and their use of alternative service delivery see www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/est-pre/estime.asp

Table 12: Horizontal Initiatives

Over the next three years, Transport Canada will be involved in the following horizontal initiatives with other government departments or agencies as either the lead or as a partner:

Marine Security Horizontal Initiative (Lead)
Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund (partner)
Border Infrastructure Fund (partner)
Mackenzie Gas Project and induced oil and gas exploration and development activities in the Northwest Territories (partner)

For further information on the above-mentioned horizontal initiatives, please see www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/est-pre/estime.asp

Table 13: Sustainable Development Strategy

Department: Transport Canada
Points to address	Departmental Input
How does your department/agency plan to incorporate sustainable development principles into your mission, vision, policy and day-to-day operations?	Transport Canada's Sustainable Development Strategy (SDS) is the department's plan for incorporating sustainable development principles into its policies, programs and operations. The department's mission and vision address the three pillars of sustainable development: economy, environment and society. Transport Canada will continue to promote a sustainable transportation system for Canada, one that is efficient, safe, secure and environmentally responsible (see section 2.1.3 for more information).
What Goals, Objectives and Targets from your most recent SDS will you be focusing on this year? How will you measure your success?	TC has seven strategic challenges: Encourage Canadians to make more sustainable transportation choices Enhance innovation and skills development Increase system efficiency and optimize modal choices Enhance efficiency of vehicles, fuels, and fuelling infrastructure Improve performance of carriers and operators Improve decision-making by governments and the transportation sector Improve management of Transport Canada operations and lands. The strategy identifies a total of 173 targets, which are reported on an annual basis. The 2004-2006 targets are available online at www.tc.gc.ca/programs/ environment/sd/sds0406/menu.htm. To gauge the success of the SDS, Transport Canada annually reports the progress made towards completing commitments and targets, each of which has specific performance measures.
Identify any sustainable development tools, such as Strategic Environmental Assessments or Environmental Management Systems that will be applied over the next year.	Transport Canada's Strategic Environmental Assessment and Environmental Management Systems are important parts of how the department carries out its decision-making processes and day-to-day operations. The department will continue to apply these tools over the next year. The Sustainable Transportation Lens is being developed as part of a commitment in the current SDS. It will be studied over the next year as to its potential for wider applications.

Table 14: Internal Audits and Evaluations

The Audit and Advisory Services and Departmental Evaluation Services will conduct the following internal audits and evaluations in 2006-2007[1]

Internal Audits	Estimated start date	Estimated completion date
Recoveries from Other Government Departments	2005-2006	2006-2007
Quality of Information for Decision-Making Phase 2	2006-2007	2006-2007
Transportation Infrastructure Projects	2006-2007	2006-2007
Quality Assurance in Safety and Security	2006-2007	2006-2007
Management Accountability Framework - Corporate Risk Assessment	2006-2007	2006-2007
Special Purpose Accounts	2006-2007	2006-2007
Confederation Bridge	2006-2007	2006-2007
Acquisition Cards	2006-2007	2006-2007
Travel	2006-2007	2006-2007
Vehicle Use	2006-2007	2006-2007
SAR/New Search and Rescue Initiatives Fund (Seascape)	2006-2007	2006-2007
Information for Decision-Making Operational Information	2006-2007	2006-2007
Statutory Payments - Payments to CATSA and VIA Rail	2006-2007	2006-2007
Smaller Grants and Contributions	2006-2007	2006-2007
Follow-up audits	Ongoing	Ongoing
Internal Evaluations
Strategic Highway Infrastructure Program (SHIP)	2005-2006	2006-2007
Aviation and Other, Non-Marine, Security Initiatives Under the Public Security and Anti-Terrorism Strategy	2005-2006	2006-2007
Transport Canada Marine Security	2005-2006	2006-2007
Rail Safety	2005-2006	2006-2007
Direction 2006	2005-2006	2006-2007
Advanced Technology Vehicle Program	2006-2007	2006-2007
Canadian Business Aviation Association	2006-2007	2006-2007
Freight Efficiency and Technology Initiative	2006-2007	2006-2007
Freight Efficiency Program	2006-2007	2006-2007
Port Divestiture Program	2006-2007	2006-2007
Marine Safety	2006-2007	2006-2007
National Safety Code	2006-2007	2006-2007

[1] Please note that the list of planned audits will change, as required, to reflect the results of ongoing risk-based audit planning, which ensures that audit resources are directed at the highest risk priorities. Also, consultations on the Evaluation Plan have been undertaken in March 2006, and the plan have been presented to and approved by Transport Canada's Management Executive Committee in April.