The Green Lane: 2004 - 2005 Departmental Performance Report

Appendix B: Financial Information

    B.1 Financial Performance Overview
    B.2 Financial Summary Tables
        B.2.1 Summary of Voted Appropriations
        B.2.2 Comparison of Total Planned to Actual Spending
        B.2.3 Historical Comparison of Departmental Planned                   Versus Actual Spending
        B.2.4 Revenues by Business Line
        B.2.5 Transfer Payments by Business Line
        B.2.6 Comparison of 2003-2004 Gross Planned Spending to                   Gross Actual Expenditures by Organization and by                   Business Line
        B.2.7 Projects by Business Line
        B.2.8 Contingent Liabilities
        B.2.9 External User Charging

B.1 Financial Performance Overview

This Section contains a summary of Environment Canada's financial performance for the fiscal year 2003-2004.

The Department spent $1.007 billion in 2003-2004. This amount is greater than the planned spending identified in our 2003-2004 Report on Plans and Priorities due to additional resources received during the fiscal year. The change is mostly due to the following items:

$125 million grant to Sustainable Development Technology Canada announced in the Budget 2003;
$28 million contribution toward the acquisition of the Burns Bog conservation area;
$19.3 million in compensation for salary increases related to the signing of new collective agreements;
$18.6 million unspent funds carried forward from 2002-2003; and
$13.7 million to support the Meteorological Service of Canada transformation agenda

Within the context of limited financial resources available in the Department, Environment Canada proceeded with a reallocation exercise in 2003-2004 in order to deal with internal financial pressures to meet corporate level priorities such as:

Legal settlements and litigation costs;
Advancing the Department's knowledge agenda;
Upgrading the departmental financial system;
Improving departmental information technology and physical security;
Sustaining the communications function;
Modernizing human resources services;
Continuing the delivery of a public weather web service;
Increasing capacity of water policy and coordination; and
Supporting the development of a national environmental research agenda.

B.2 Financial Summary Tables

Summary financial data, such as the information presented in Table 1, are displayed using four separate headings. For clarity, these headings are defined as:

Main Estimates - Amounts shown in the 2003-2004 Main Estimates;
Planned Spending - Amounts shown in the 2003-2004 Report on Plans and Priorities;
Total Authorities - Planned spending plus any additional amounts Parliament has approved for departments to reflect changing priorities and unforeseen events; and
2003-2004 Actual Spending - The amounts actually spent for the fiscal year.

Note: Some totals may differ from one table to another due to the rounding of the figures

**2003-04 (Including respendable revenues) $ millions**
2003-04 (Including respendable revenues) $ millions
Environment Canada
2003-04 Main Estimates	803.2
2003-2004 Planned Spending	905.7
2003-2004 Total Authorities	1,117.8
2003-2004 Actual Spending	1,083.6

**2003-04 Main Estimates Financial Information by Business Line**
Business Line	Operating	Capital	G&C	Gross Budget	VNR	Net Budget
2003-04 Main Estimates Financial Information by Business Line
Clean Environment	193.3	11.5	34.6	239.4	(11.3)	228.2
Nature	160.8	2.6	26.8	190.2	(7.7)	182.5
Weather and Environmental Predictions	227.4	22.2	3.9	253.5	(62.8)	190.6
Management, Administration and Policy	116.8	1.2	2.1	120.1	(0.8)	119.3
Total	698.3	37.5	67.4	806.2	(82.5)	720.7

**2003-2004 Departmental Financial Performance by Business Line ($ millions)**
	Main Estimates	Planned Spending	Total Authorities	Actual Spending
2003-2004 Departmental Financial Performance by Business Line ($ millions)
Clean Environment	$239.4	$281.0	$399.5	$379.1
Nature	$190.2	$200.4	$227.7	$220.6
Weather and Environmental Predictions	$253.5	$303.5	$317.4	$311.3
Management, Administration and Policy	$120.1	$120.8	$173.2	$172.6
2003-2004 Total Gross	$803.2	$905.7	$1,117.8	$1,083.6

Note: Includes respendable revenues. Details provided in Table 2.

B.2.1 Summary of Voted Appropriations

**This table explains the way Parliament votes resources to the Department**
		Total Main Estimates	Total Planned Spending	Total Authorities	Total Actual Spending
Financial Requirements by Authority ($ millions)
		2003-2004
Vote	Environment Program
1	Operating expenditures	551.2	601.4	642.2	622.3
5	Capital expenditures	37.5	37.5	44.9	42.8
10	Grants and contributions	67.4	69.5	99.8	94.1
(S)	Minister of the Environment - Salary and motor car allowance	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1
(S)	Contributions to employee benefit plans	64.5	64.8	72.9	72.9
(S)	Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development	0.0	0.0	125.0	125.0
(S)	Canada Foundation for Climate and Atmospheric Sciences	0.0	50.0	50.0	50.0
(S)	Spending of proceeds from the disposal of surplus Crown assets	0.0	0.0	0.4	0.3
	Total Department	720.7	823.2	1,035.3	1,007.5
Note: Excludes respendable revenues
Explanation of change from Planned to Actual Spending: The $184.3 million increase in actual spending from planned is mainly due to the following:
Major increases included in the Actual Spending but not in the Planned Spending					$ Millions
Grant to Sustainable Development Technology Canada					125.0
Contribution toward the acquisition of the Burns Bog conservation area					28.0
Compensation for salary increases due to the signing of collective agreements					19.3
Unspent funds carried forward from 2002-2003					18.6
Funding received to support the Meteorological Services of Canada transformation agenda					13.7

B.2.2 Comparison of Total Planned to Actual Spending

**This table explains the use of resources by business line for the Department.**
Business Lines	FTEs	Operating*	Capital	Grants and Contributions	Subtotal: Gross Voted Expenditures	Statutory Grants and Contributions	Total Gross Expenditures	Less: Respendable Revenues**	Total Net Expenditures
Clean Environment Business Line
Planned	1,422	234.2	11.5	35.3	281.0	-	281.0	(11.3)	269.7
Authorities	-	223.7	17.3	33.5	274.5	125.0	399.5	(11.3)	388.2
Actuals	1,551	208.3	17.2	28.6	254.1	125.0	379.1	(9.3)	369.8
Nature Business Line
Planned	1,270	170.0	2.6	27.8	200.4	-	200.4	(7.6)	192.8
Authorities	-	168.1	3.5	56.1	227.7	-	227.7	(7.6)	220.1
Actuals	1,326	161.7	3.3	55.6	220.6	-	220.6	(6.8)	213.8
Weather and Environmental Predictions Business Line
Planned	1,713	227.4	22.2	3.9	253.5	50.0	303.5	(62.8)	240.7
Authorities	-	237.9	22.8	6.7	267.4	50.0	317.4	(62.8)	254.6
Actuals	1,810	233.9	20.9	6.5	261.3	50.0	311.3	(59.3)	252.0
Management, Administration and Policy Business Line
Planned	1,236	117.1	1.2	2.5	120.8	-	120.8	(0.8)	120.0
Authorities	-	168.4	1.3	3.5	173.2	-	173.2	(0.8)	172.4
Actuals	1,295	167.9	1.4	3.3	172.6	-	172.6	(0.7)	171.9
Totals
Estimates	-	698.3	37.5	67.4	803.2	-	803.2	(82.5)	720.7
Planned	5,641	748.7	37.5	69.5	855.7	50.0	905.7	(82.5)	823.2
Authorities	-	798.1	44.9	99.8	942.8	175.0	1,117.8	(82.5)	1,035.3
Actuals	5,982	771.8	42.8	94.0	908.6	175.0	1,083.6	(76.1)	1,007.5

Other Revenues and Expenditures
Non-respendable Revenues (i.e. returning to the Consolidated Revenue Fund)(see Table 4 (revenues by Business Line))
Planned Spending									(10.9)
Authorities									(10.9)
Actual Spending									(8.0)
Cost of services provided by other departments (e.g. Justice Canada for legal services, HRDC for workers compensation)
Planned Spending									62.2
Authorities									62.2
Actual Spending									(70.9)
Net Cost of the Program
Planned Spending									874.5
Authorities									1,086.6
Actual Spending									1,070.4
Note: Totals may differ between and within tables due to rounding of figures. * Operating includes contributions to employee benefit plans, Minister's allowances and the disposal of crown assets. ** Total Net Expenditures excludes respendable revenues.
Explanation of change from Net Planned Spending: The $184.3 million increase in actual spending from planned spending is mainly due to the following:
Operating:									23.1
Compensation for salary increases due to the signing of collective agreements Funding received to support the Meteorological Service of Canada transformation agenda Funding received to deliver on Canada's Climate Change International Reporting Obligations Funding received for the implementation of the Climate Change One-Tonne Challenge Funding received for the remediation of federal contaminated sites Funds moved to subsequent years for Climate Change initiatives
Capital:									5.3
Funding received to support the Meteorological Service of Canada transformation agenda Transfer of resources to Grants and Contributions to appropriately deliver on various programs Funds moved to subsequent years for the Pulp and Paper
Grants and Contributions:									149.5
One time grant to Sustainable Development Technology Canada Funding toward the acquisition of the Burns Bog conservation area Transfer of resources from Operating and Capital in order to appropriately deliver on various programs Funds moved to subsequent years for the Sydney Tar Ponds and Coke Oven Funds moved to subsequent years for the Climate Change Action Fund
Respendable Revenues:									6.4
Decrease in revenues tied to service level required by NAV CANADA, two major CIDA projects delays and the request to increase the Third Party Capital authority not being granted.

B.2.3 Historical Comparison of Departmental Planned Versus Actual Spending

**This table provides a historical perspective on how resources are used by the Department across business lines**
	Actual Spending	Actual Spending	Main Estimates	Planned Spending	Total Authorities	Actual Spending
Historical Comparison of Total Planned Spending to Actual Spending
Business Lines	2001-2002	2002-2003	2003-2004
Clean Environment	323.4	226.2	228.2	269.7	388.2	369.8
Nature	177.0	180.6	182.5	192.8	220.1	213.8
Weather and Environmental Predictions	191.4	200.6	190.6	240.7	254.6	252.0
Management, Administration and Policy	149.5	149.9	119.4	120.0	172.4	171.9
Totals	841.3	757.3	720.7	823.2	1,035.2	1,007.5
Note: Excludes respendable revenues.
Explanation of change in Actual Spending from 2002-2003 to 2003-2004: The $250.2 million increase in spending from 2002-2003 to 2003-2004 is mainly attributable to one-time grants and contributions provided in 2003-2004. Sustainable Development Technology Canada received $125M to stimulate the development and demonstration of new sustainable development technologies and the Canadian Foundation for Climate and Atmospheric Sciences received $50M to channel and strengthen Canada's scientific capacity. In addition, there was a $28M contribution toward the acquisition of the Burns Bog conservation area in British Columbia. From an operational perspective, new funding of $13M was used to modernize and transform the operation of the Meteorological Services of Canada to better meet present and future needs as well as $10.3M for the Border Air Quality Strategy designed to engage the United States in transboundary air quality cooperation.

B.2.4 Revenues by Business Line

**This table identifies revenues received by the Department**
Business Lines	Actual Spending	Main Estimates	Planned Spending	Total Authorities	Actual Spending
Revenues by Business Line ($ millions)
	2001-2002	2002-2003	2003-2004
Respendable Revenues
Clean Environment	9.1	9.3	11.3	11.3	9.3
Nature	7.3	6.6	7.6	7.6	6.8
WEP	62.9	58.7	62.8	62.8	59.3
MAP	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7
Total Respendable Revenues	80.2	75.4	82.5	82.5	76.1

Non-Respendable Revenues
Clean Environment	1.1	0.7	0.1	0.1	0.7
Nature	4.3	3.5	4.8	4.8	4.1
WEP	7.2	3.6	6.0	6.0	2.9
MAP	1.7	0.4	-	-	0.3
Total Non-Respendable Revenues	14.3	8.2	10.9	10.9	8.0
Total Revenues	94.5	83.6	93.4	93.4	84.1
Explanation of change from 2003-2004 planned revenues: Respendable Revenues The $2 million decrease in Clean Environment in 2003-2004 Actual Revenues over the Planned Revenues is primarily due to two major CIDA projects set backs; delay caused by the SARS outbreak in China and a project component cancellation in India. The $3.5 million decrease in Weather and Environmental Predictions in 2003-2004 Actual Revenues over the Planned Revenues is primarily due to the fluctuation of services in support of the NavCanada contract. Non-Respendable Revenues The $0.6 million increase in Clean Environment in 2003-2004 Actual Revenues over the Planned Revenues is primarily related to royalties and refund of prior year expenditures. The $0.7 million decrease in Nature in 2003-2004 Actual Revenues over the Planned Revenues is primarily due to lower than anticipated sale of Migratory Bird Hunting Permits and Stamps. The $3.1 million decrease in Weather and Environmental Predictions in 2003-2004 Actual Revenues over the Planned Revenues is primarily due to lower than expected capital purchases. Note: Figures may differ within and between tables due to rounding. MAP = Management, Administration and Policy. WEP = Weather and Environmental Predictions

B.2.5 Transfer Payments by Business Line

**This table explains the way resources are transferred to organizations and individuals to further Environment Canada's programs and initiatives.**
			Main Estimates	Planned Spending	Total Authorities	Actual Spending
Transfer Payments by Business Line ($ millions)
Business Lines	Actual 2001-2002	Actual 2002-2003	2003-2004
Grants
Clean Environment	114.0	0.9	2.0	2.0	126.3	126.3
Nature	-	0.3	-		-	-
Weather and Environmental Predictions	-	-	-	50.0	50.3	50.3
Management, Administration and Policy	-	-	-	-	-	-
Total Grants	114.0	1.3	2.0	52.0	176.6	176.6
Contributions
Clean Environment	24.6	31.4	32.6	33.3	32.2	27.3
Nature	27.6	28.2	26.8	27.8	56.1	55.6
Weather and Environmental Predictions	5.4	6.5	3.9	3.9	6.4	6.3
Management, Administration and Policy	4.2	4.3	2.1	2.5	3.5	3.3
Total Contributions	61.9	70.3	65.4	67.5	98.2	92.5
Total Transfer Payments	175.9	71.6	67.4	119.5	274.8	269.1
Note: Figures may differ within and between tables due to rounding. Explanation of Change from Planned Spending: Budget 2003 provided a one-time grant of $125M to Sustainable Development Technology Canada to strengthen the Government's support for the development and demonstration of technology related to climate change and clean air, and a contribution of $28M was provided toward the acquisition of the Burns Bog conservation area in British Columbia. As well, an amount of $4.6M, tied to the Climate Change Action Fund was reprofiled from 2003-04 to subsequent years to meet program delivery requirements. This mainly explained the net increase of $149.6M in actual over planned spending.

B.2.6 Comparison of 2003-2004 Gross Planned Spending to Gross Actual Expenditures by Organization and by Business Line

**This table provide further details on the way resources are transferred to organizations and individuals to further Environment Canada's programs and initiatives**
Business Line	Actual 2001-2002	Actual 2002-2003	Main Estimates	Planned Spending	Total Authorities	Actual Spending
Detailed Transfer Payments by Business Line ($ millions)
			2003-2004
Grants
Clean Environment Business Line
Implementation of Montreal Protocol on substances which deplete the ozone layer	1.5	0.9	2.0	2.0	1.3	1.3
Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)	50.0	-	-	-	125.0	125.0
Green Municipal Investment Fund	50.0	-	-	-	-	-
Green Municipal Enabling Fund	12.5	-	-	-	-	-
Total Clean Environment	114.0	0.9	2.0	2.0	126.3	126.3
Nature Business Line
Duck Unlimited Canada for the Snow goose management program on the Fraser Estuary	-	0.3	-	-	-	-
WEP Business Line
Environmental research and development	-	-	-	-	0.3	0.3
Canadian Foundation for Climate and Atmospheric Sciences	-	-	-	50.0	50.0	50.0
Total WEP Business Line	-	-	-	50.0	50.3	50.3
MAP Business Line	-	-	-	-	-	-
Total Grands	114.0	1.2	2.0	52.0	176.6	176.6
Contributions
Clean Environment Business Line
To support environmental research and development	1.6	1.6	1.1	1.1	2.3	2.1
To support environmental and sustainable development projects	0.2	0.5	-	-	1.3	1.2
To Increase awareness and understanding of environmental and sustainable development issues	2.2	3.7	2.0	2.0	5.1	5.0
To support Canada's international commitments	2.7	2.6	2.1	2.1	1.4	1.3
EcoAction 2000 - Community Funding Initiative	1.8	2.4	2.5	2.5	2.7	2.6
Canada's share of the Commission of Environmental Co-operation (CEC) Budget	4.6	4.7	4.2	4.2	4.5	4.5
Climate Change Action Fund (CCAF)	4.8	3.5	12.7	12.7	5.9	5.7
Environmental clean-up of the Sydney Tar Ponds and coke oven sites in the Muggah Creek watershed	6.3	11.1	8.0	8.7	8.4	4.1
Multilateral fund of the Montreal Protocol	0.5	1.1	-	-	0.7	0.7
EcoAction 2000 - Public Engagement Initiative	0.1	0.2	-	-	-	-
Total Clean Environment	24.6	31.4	32.6	33.3	32.2	27.3
Nature Business Line
To support environmental research and development	1.6	1.4	1.0	1.0	1.9	1.9
To support environmental and sustainable development projects	17.6	18.0	18.3	18.3	17.9	17.7
To Increase awareness and understanding of environmental and sustainable development issues	2.5	2.7	1.1	1.1	1.9	1.9
To support Canada's international commitments	0.6	1.1	0.3	1.3	1.4	1.4
EcoAction 2000 - Community Funding Initiative	3.6	3.1	3.9	3.9	2.9	2.8
Contribution to the Wildlife Habitat Canada Foundation	1.7	1.5	2.2	2.2	2.2	1.9
Toward acquisition of Burns bog to protect ecologically sensitive lands	-	-	-	-	28.0	28.0
Climate Change Action Fund (CCAF)	-	0.5	-	-	-	-
Total Nature	27.6	28.2	26.8	27.8	56.1	55.6
WEP Business Line
To support environmental research and development	2.9	2.1	0.6	0.6	1.5	1.5
To support environmental and sustainable development projects	0.3	0.3	-	-	0.3	0.3
To Increase awareness and understanding of environmental and sustainable development issues	0.3	0.3	-	-	0.4	0.3
To support Canada's international commitments	1.5	1.8	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.7
Contribution to the province of Quebec - Hydrometric Agreement	-	-	0.2	0.2	-	-
Climate Change Action Fund (CCAF)	0.4	2.0	1.4	1.4	2.5	2.5
Total WEP Business Line	5.4	6.4	3.9	3.9	6.4	6.3
MAP Business Line
To support environmental research and development	0.1	-	-	-	0.8	0.8
To support environmental and sustainable development projects	0.1	0.5	-	-	-	-
To Increase awareness and understanding of environmental and sustainable development issues	1.9	2.7	1.1	1.1	1.6	1.5
To support Canada's international commitments	1.1	0.4	0.2	0.6	0.4	0.4
EcoAction 2000 - Public Engagement Initiative	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	-	-
To the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment	0.5	0.5	0.8	0.8	0.5	0.5
Items not required for current year	0.3	-	-	-	-	-
Total MAP Business Line	4.2	4.3	2.1	2.5	3.5	3.3
Total Contributions	61.9	70.3	65.4	67.5	98.2	92.5
Total Transfer Payments	175.9	71.5	67.4	119.5	274.8	269.1

**Resource Requirements by Organization and by Business Line**
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B.2.7 Projects by Business Line

**This table identifies the Department's projects and the amount of resources expended**
Business Line	Current Estimated Total Cost	Actual Spending	Actual Spending	Main Estimates	Planned Spending	Total Authorities	Actual Spending
Projects by Business Line ($ millions)
		2001-2002	2002-2003	2003-2004
Clean Environment
Ozone - Construction of a Vehicle and Fuel Testing Facility	13.4	5.4	4.3	1.8	1.8	1.8	1.8
Ozone - National Air Pollution Surveillance Network and Canadian Air and Precipitation Monitoring Network (NAPS and CAPMON)	16.5	4.8	4.1	3.9	3.9	3.9	4.0
Weather & Environmental Predictions
Doppler upgrade - Radar Network Modernization	45.7	7.8	6.1	4.0	4.0	4.0	4.5
Weather station construction Eureka N.W.T.	9.9	0.8	0.1	3.4	3.4	3.4	3.4
Modernization of the Climate Observing Program	8.6	0.9	0.7	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5
Modernization of Equipment - NAVCAN	2.1	0.8	-	-	-	-	-
Ocean Data Acquisition System (ODAS) - Buoy Payload Replacement	2.2	0.1	-	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.3
Sable Island Weather Station	3.0	0.6	0.6	-	-	-	0.3
Hydrometric Program	10.0	2.3	3.2	2.0	2.0	2.0	1.8
Operational Computer Hardware Infrastructure Renewal	1.7	0.6	0.2	-	-	-	-
MSC - Single Window Web Site	4.6	1.1	1.0	1.3	1.3	1.3	0.7
DSAT Replacement Project	1.9	0.1	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5
Upper Air Hydrogen Generator Replacement Project	1.8	0.1	0.0	0.3	0.3	0.3	-
Aircraft Meteorological Data Relay (AMDAR)	2.1	0.1	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.3
Canadian Meteorological Centre - Facility Extension	8.3	0.8	5.4	1.6	1.6	1.6	0.9
Total Projects	131.8	26.3	26.8	20.4	20.4	20.4	19.0

B.2.8 Contingent Liabilities

**As of March 31, 2004, Environment Canada was facing 19 litigation cases**
List of Contingent Liabilities	Current as of March 31, 2002		March 31, 2003		March 31, 2004
Contingent Liabilities ($ millions)
	Number of Cases	$ Million	Number of Cases	$ Million	Number of Cases	$ Million
Claims, and Pending and Threatened Litigation	23	Unknown	24	Unknown	19	Unknown
Total Contingent Liabilities	23	Unknown	24	Unknown	19	Unknown

B.2.9 External User Charging

**The tables represent the majority of the Department's activities that generate revenue from external parties**
User Fee Name	Ocean Disposal Application, Permit and Fees
Fee Type	Regulatory (R)
Fee Setting Authority	Financial Administration Act (FAA) Section 19.1 (a); Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) 1999 Section 135(1)
Date Last Modified	2001
Costing Information	Application fees are based on estimate of 1992 costs to assess applications for permits. Fee is $2,500 per application for any substance allowed, is administrative and non-refundable. Permit fees are based on the value of right and privilege that was assumed to be equivalent to the cost of representative monitoring of ocean disposal sites. Approved by Treasury Board. Fee is $470/1000 cubic metres of dredged or excavated material. Refunds are possible.
Financial Information	Forecast Revenue	Actual Revenue	Full Cost
2003-2004	1,712.3	935.2
2004-2005	1,712.3
2005-2006	1,951.4
2006-2007	1,951.4
Performance Standard	Each application permit will be reviewed according to Schedule 6 of CEPA and the Disposal at Sea Regulations. Permit assessment phase involves public notice, application that provides detailed data, scientific review and payment of fees. Each permit will be published in the Canada Gazette. Committed to: annual client meetings to review monitoring plans, conduct representative disposal site monitoring according to National guidelines, produce annual report on activity, produce financial summary of revenues, expenses and value for clients, and report results to London Convention office.
Performance Results	Met service standards. Three year review done in 2003 resulting in no change to fees at this time. Consultation report was released August 2003.
Further Information	http://www.ec.gc.ca/seadisposal/regs/index_e.htm http://www.ec.gc.ca/seadisposal/fees/index_e.htm http://www.ec.gc.ca/seadisposal/regs/min_reg_g2_e.html

User Fee Name	New Chemical Notification
Fee Type	Regulatory (R)
Fee Setting Authority	Section 328 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) 1999
Date Last Modified	2002
Costing Information	Revenues received equate to 22% of program costs as approved by Treasury Board Decision 829041. Full cost recovery is not practical because some services benefit all Canadians; fees are based on specific notification types. Ceilings are placed on fees (not to exceed maximum fee in U.S.) to avoid trade impacts.
Financial Information	Forecast Revenue	Actual Revenue	Full Cost
2003-2004	400.0	524.3
2004-2005	400.0
2005-2006	400.0
2006-2007	400.0
Performance Standard	Notification assessments processed within prescribed time periods, typically 45 days.
Performance Results	All new substances notifications processed and assessed within the legislative time period.
Further Information	http://www.ec.gc.ca/substances/nsb/eng/rec_e.htm http://www.ec.gc.ca/substances/nsb/eng/reg_e.htm

User Fee Name	Migratory Bird Program - Hunting Permits and Stamps
Fee Type	Regulatory (R)
Fee Setting Authority	Bird Act, 1993
Date Last Modified	1998
Costing Information	Cost of program is now exceeding $1,500K annually. Permits: Fees established historically and revised as part of Program Review II in 1998; Stamps: Revenues generated from sale of stamps are provided to Wildlife Habitat Canada (WHC) to fund programs - Environment Canada responsible for printing and national distribution. Permits: No recent consultation because revenues still adequately cover Program costs; Stamps: Price of single Stamps are fixed by Regulations. Booklets of Stamps, etc. are sold at a retail price mutually agreed to by both Environment Canada and WHC and in accordance with established practices of philatelic industry; TB reapproved contribution agreement in 2002 (see:http://www.cws-scf.ec.gc.ca/birds/status/index_e.cfm ).
Financial Information	Forecast Revenue	Actual Revenue	Full Cost
2003-2004	4,406.0	3,773.4
2003-2004	4,406.0
2004-2005	4,406.0
2005-2006	4,406.0
Performance Standard	Permits: During past 7 years, number of permits sold is on clear decline. This is due mainly to a reduction in clientele; Stamps: Wildlife Habitat Canada's business plan (detailing programs and activities) must support Environment Canada's business line goals and be approved by Environment Canada before implemented.
Performance Results	Purchase of Permits and Stamp units are mandatory for hunters of migratory birds. Purchase of Stamp booklets is voluntary. With funds generated from Stamp revenue, Wildlife Habitat Canada funds several programs and projects that contribute to Environment Canada's key result "Biological diversity is conserved." Internal project database identifies key outputs delivered and associated outcomes.

User Fee Name	Hydrometric Data
Fee Type	Products (O)
Fee Setting Authority	Ministerial Authority - Contract
Costing Information	Work done for provincial/territorial partnerships and third parties is evolving to full cost. Nationally at this point, 80% to 85% of full cost is recovered with range in different jurisdictions from 70% to 90%.
Financial Information	Forecast Revenue	Actual Revenue	Full Cost
2003-2004	953.5	4,643.3
2004-2005	953.5
2005-2006	953.5
2006-2007	953.5
Performance Standard	Service standards are established by contract.
Performance Results	Annual publishing of quality controlled data; moving to on-line real-time quality controlled data.
Further Information	http://www.msc-smc.ec.gc.ca/wsc/hydrometric/main_e.cfm?cname=hydrometric_e.cfm#agreements

User Fee Name	Weather Data
Fee Type	Products (O)
Fee Setting Authority	Ministerial Authority - Contract
Costing Information	Partial cost recovery for operational costs (e.g. special access to data). Provision of weather data considered to be partly a product/service for all Canadians.
Financial Information	Forecast Revenue	Actual Revenue	Full Cost
2003-2004	2,931.4	2,814.4
2004-2005	2,878.7
2005-2006	2,848.6
2006-2007	2,837.2
Performance Standard	Service standards are established by contract (Data feed and radar operations are closely monitored. Climate data is quality assured before provided. Clients provided with account representatives for addressing problems and concerns).
Performance Results	Met service standards as established in contract.

User Fee Name	Weather Forecasts/Products - NAVCAN
Fee Type	Products (O)
Fee Setting Authority	Ministerial Authority - Contract
Costing Information	NAVCAN contract renewed for 10-year period in 2002-2003. Full cost to be recovered in year 4 due to phasing in of in-direct cost elements that were not in old contract. A full costing exercise was undertaken in 2002-2003 when new contract was negotiated.
Financial Information	Forecast Revenue	Actual Revenue	Full Cost
2003-2004	6,526.0	18,161.9
2004-2005	8,472.5
2005-2006	8,472.5
2006-2007	8,472.5
Performance Standard	Specified in detail in contract: Performance Measurement System - automated system measures quality of Aviation Weather Observations and Forecasts - monthly report provided to NAVCAN. Data Monitoring Desk - 24/7 operation that monitors accuracy of aviation weather observations. Maintenance services provided for NAVCAN ATS Met Equipment.
Performance Results	Met service standards as established in contract.

User Fee Name	Weather Forecasts/Products - Other
Fee Type	Products (O)
Fee Setting Authority	Ministerial Authority - Contract
Costing Information	For Weather forecast products other than NAVCAN, recovering ~75% to full cost. Moving to recover full cost where product/service does not benefit all Canadians. For telephone services, currently reviewing other delivery options e.g. centralization or will increase fee to fully recover costs. Set fee of $2.99/minute. (1-900 Services).
Financial Information	Forecast Revenue	Actual Revenue	Full Cost
2003-2004	7,328.4	5,286.8
2004-2005	7,443.2
2005-2006	7,274.5
2006-2007	6,387.6
Performance Standard	Most products are monitored for accuracy and consistency. Many contractual agreements include access to forecasters and service representatives if issues arise.
Performance Results	Met service standards as established in contract.

User Fee Name	Laboratory and Other Scientific Services
Fee Type	Service (O)
Fee Setting Authority	Ministerial Authority - Contract
Costing Information	Fees charged represent incremental cost.
Financial Information	Forecast Revenue	Actual Revenue	Full Cost
2003-2004	5,352.5	4,059.4
2004-2005	4,342.5
2005-2006	4,342.5
2006-2007	4,342.5
Performance Standard	Calibration is done to exact measurements within specified timeframes agreed to with clients. Use of hydraulics lab facilities are offered on an as is basis. For exhaust emissions testing, less than 10% error in field and less than 5% in lab.
Performance Results	Met service standards as established in contract.

User Fee Name	Quality Assurance Program (National Water Research Institute)
Fee Type	Service (O)
Fee Setting Authority	Ministerial Authority - Contract
Costing Information	Fees charged represent incremental cost.
Financial Information	Forecast Revenue	Actual Revenue	Full Cost
2003-2004	800.0	783.1
2004-2005	800.0
2005-2006	800.0
2006-2007	800.0
Performance Standard	Certified reference material is produced and distributed within agreed-upon timeframes.
Performance Results	Met service standards as established in contract.

User Fee Name	Water Management Services
Fee Type	Service (O)
Fee Setting Authority	Ministerial Authority - Contract
Costing Information	National Administrator's Table established. Standard agreement drafted which itemizes elements to be cost recovered and deliverables. In addition, there are bilateral discussions between departmental and provincial representatives to refine program changes and deliverables. Work done for provincial/territorial partnerships and third parties is evolving to full cost. Nationally at this point, 80% to 85% of full cost is recovered with range in different jurisdictions from 70% to 90%.
Financial Information	Forecast Revenue	Actual Revenue	Full Cost
2003-2004	9,269.0	4,284.1
2004-2005	9,328.6
2005-2006	10,119.8
2006-2007	10,488.1
Performance Standard	Service standards were well defined in past when data was only required seasonally or annually but these are being rewritten as all jurisdictions now require real time information.
Performance Results	Met service standards as established in contract.

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