2005-2006 Report on Plans and Priorities - Management Representation Statement

Section III

Supplementary Information

Management Representation Statement

I submit for tabling in Parliament, the 2005-2006 Report on Plans and Priorities (RPP) for Environment Canada.

This document has been prepared based on the reporting principles contained in the Guide to the Preparation of Part III of the Estimates: Reports on Plans and Priorities.

It adheres to the specific reporting requirements outlined in the TBS guidance;
It is based on the department's approved accountability structure as reflected in its MRRS;
It presents consistent, comprehensive, balanced and accurate 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 planned spending numbers from the Treasury Board Secretariat in the RPP and from estimates and public accounts in the DPR.

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Name: Samy Watson

Title: Deputy Minister of the Environment

Organizational Structure

Table 1: Departmental Planned Spending and Full Time Equivalents
Table 2: Program Activities
Table 3: Voted and Statutory Items listed in Main Estimates
Table 4: Net Cost of Department for the Estimates Year
Table 5: Summary of Capital Spending by Program Activity
Table 6: Sources of Respendable Revenue
Table 6a: Sources of Non-Respendable Revenue by Program Activity
Table 7: Resource Requirements by Branch or Sector
Table 8: User Fees
Table 9: Major Regulatory Initiatives
Table 10: Details on Project Spending
Table 11: Details on Transfer Payments Programs
Table 12: Foundations (Conditional Grants)
Table 13: Horizontal Initiatives

**Table 1: Departmental Planned Spending and Full Time Equivalents**
(millions of dollars)	Forecast Spending 2004-2005*	Planned Spending 2005-2006	Planned Spending 2006-2007	Planned Spending 2007-2008
Biological diversity is conserved	108.7	119.2	118.1	97.3
Reduced impact of weather and related hazards	221.2	203.6	195.9	196.3
Reduced greenhouse gas emissions	35.0	54.1	16.9	14.8
Adaptation to environmental changes	116.0	108.0	103.5	103.6
Improved air quality	101.1	104.4	103.9	87.6
Clean, safe and secure water for people and ecosystems	64.3	69.9	69.0	67.3
Priority ecosystems are conserved and restored	69.2	56.1	55.6	56.0
Reduced risk from toxics and other substances of concern	180.7	199.3	194.7	195.4
Budgetary Main Estimates (gross)	886.2	914.5	857.6	818.3
Less Respendable revenue	(81.0)	(79.3)	(78.1)	(77.7)
Total Main Estimates	805.2	835.2	779.5	740.6
Adjustments:
2004-2005 Supplementary Estimates and technical adjustments
Grant in support of the development and demonstration of climate change and clean air technologies	100.0
Operating budget carry forward	27.0
Activities in support of greenhouse gas reduction under the Climate Change Action Plan for Canada	16.0
Salary increases due to the signing of new collective agreements	16.9	3.1	3.5	3.5
Assessment, management and remediation of federal contaminated sites	8.1
Funding for the environmental clean-up of the Sydney Tar Ponds and Coke Oven Sites in the Muggah Creek Watershed	4.8
Funding for the northern gas pipeline project in the northwest Territories	3.7
Funding to offer special income tax benefits to Canadians who donate ecologically sensitive land through the Ecological Gifts Program	2.4
Funding to develop agri-environmental standards as part of the Agricultural Policy Framework	2.3
Creation of the Advertising Reserve	(3.6)
Transfer of Queens Quay West Land Corporation	(4.0)
Other technical adjustments to operating and capital costs	(9.3)
Environmental indicators (budget 2004)	-	10.9	7.1	7.3
Biotechnology Strategy	-	1.0	1.0	1.0
Government expenditure reductions	(2.5)	-	-	-
Budget Announcements
Green Municipal Fund	150.0	-	-	-
Great Lakes Action Plan	-	8.0	8.0	8.0
Government expenditure reductions	-	(5.3)	(10.2)	(17.1)

Total Planned Spending	1,117.1	852.9	788.9	743.3
Less: Respendable Revenue	(10.0)	(11.8)	(11.8)	(11.8)
Plus : Cost of services received without charge	68.4	72.3	71.5	82.1
Net cost of Program	1,175.5	913.4	848.6	813.6
Full Time Equivalents	5,784	5,662	5,595	5,595

* Reflects the best forecast of total net planned spending to the end of the fiscal year.
Totals may differ between and within tables due to rounding of figures.
The Government also announced as part of Budget 2005:

Its support on the Climate Change Plan for Canada by investing incremental resources in the amount of $4 billion over five years ($2B in new funding and $2B in existing funding) for different Climate Change measures. Environment Canada is a key partner in the Climate Change Plan for Canada and will work with other partners to make substantial progress on its Climate Change objectives. Details of future allocations to departments are subject to an evaluation and review by Ministers.
Incremental resources in the amount of up to $872 million over five years to support Canada's Natural Environment. Part of these funds is earmarked for the Oceans Action Plan ($28M) and the Invasive Species ($85M). Details on future allocations are still subject to interdepartmental discussions and to the Government approval process.
The Government has also announced its support to other environment related initiatives such as the Olympics 2010 in Vancouver (funding in the amount of $87M over seven years) and the Northern Oil and Gas development ($150M over four years).

**Table 2: Program Activities**
Program Activities	Operating	Capital	Grants and Contributions	Gross	Revenue	Total Main Estimates	Adjustments*	Total Planned Spending
Program Activities	(millions of dollars)
Biological diversity is conserved	96.5	0.5	22.2	119.2	(1.4)	117.8	-1.9	115.9
Reduced impact of weather and related hazards	189.1	12.0	2.5	203.6	(47.9)	155.7	0.3	156.0
Reduced greenhouse gas emissions	42.7	0.2	11.2	54.1	(0.5)	53.6	0.0	53.6
Adaptation to environmental changes	101.7	5.7	0.5	108.0	(15.5)	92.4	0.2	92.6
Improved air quality	90.6	5.2	8.5	104.4	(1.3)	103.1	-0.4	102.8
Clean, safe and secure water for people and ecosystems	67.9	1.7	0.3	69.9	(4.7)	65.2	0.1	65.3
Priority ecosystems are conserved and restored	48.6	0.5	7.0	56.1	(0.8)	55.3	18.0	73.3
Reduced risk from toxics and other substances of concern	190.5	5.4	3.4	199.3	(7.1)	192.2	1.2	193.4
Totals	827.7	31.2	55.7	914.5	(79.3)	835.2	17.7	852.9

*Adjustments to planned spending not identified in the Main Estimates.
Totals may differ between and within tables due to rounding of figures.

**Table 3: Voted and Statutory Items listed in Main Estimates**
Vote or Statutory Item	Truncated Vote or Statutory Item Wording	Current Main Estimates	Previous Main Estimates
(millions of dollars)		2005-2006
1	Operating expenditures	671.5	626.4
5	Capital expenditures	31.2	42.2
10	Grants and contributions	55.7	57.6
15	Payments to Queens Quay West Land Corporation	---	4.0
(S)	Minister of the Environment salary and motor car allowance	0.1	0.1
(S)	Contributions to employee benefits	76.7	75.0
	Total Department or Agency	835.2	805.2
Totals may differ between and within tables due to rounding of figures. Explanations of the $30M net variance between 2004-2005 and 2005-2006. $45.1 million - Operating The increase in Operating is mainly due to: $27.5M in new funding for the Federal Contaminated Sites Accelerated Action Plan. The Plan, announced in Budget 2003, is an integrated government-wide approach to the risk management and remediation of those sites having significant human health and environmental risks. $24M in new funding for the Climate Change Plan for Canada. The Climate Change Plan, announced in December 2002, is an integrated government-wide initiative put in place to implement the requirements of the Kyoto Protocol that was ratified on December 17, 2002. The Protocol requires Canada reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by an average of 6 percent below 1990 levels over the period 2008-2012. $6.5M in new funding for the implementation of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. This legislation, passed in 1999, protects the environment and human health of Canadians from the risks posed by pollution. $3.5M for the implementation of the Species at Risk Act. This legislation, passed in 2000, will support a national strategy for the protection of endangered species and their habitat. $3.0M for Northern Energy Development. This initiative will allow Canada to meet its obligations for pipeline development in the Northwest Territories (NWT). These increases are offset by the following reductions: $8.0M in funding for the Great Lakes Action Plan. This program funding was not part of the 2005-2006 Main Estimates as the program's renewal was under review. $4.1M in reduced funding for the Meteorological Service Canada Transformation due to the phasing out of initial requirements in the first years of the transformation for recruitment and training of replacements for key skill sets (meteorologists, atmospheric and hydrometric technologists, and research scientists), commencement of the development of the curriculum and method of delivery for core training for meteorologists, and relocation and retraining of employees affected by the consolidation and modernization of forecast operations. $3.6M which represent EC's contributions towards the Advertising Reserve. TB approved the creation of the Advertising Reserve to be established through a permanent return of advertising funds from departments. $3.2M - Environment Canada's contribution toward the $1 Billion federal government reallocation exercise. This amount brings EC's total contribution to $9M. ($11.0) million - Capital The decrease in Capital is due to: $5.7M decrease in funding for the Ozone Annex as the construction of the facilities for this program has been completed. $3.0M decrease in funding for Health and Safety capital projects for the Meteorological Service of Canada as the capital project has been finalized. $1.7M in reduced funding for the Meteorological Service Canada Transformation due to the completion of initial asset investments required for the consolidation and modernization of forecast operations.

**Table 4: Net Cost of Department for the Estimates Year**
2005-2006
	Total ($ millions)
Net Planned Spending (Total Main Estimates plus Adjustments as per the Planned Spending Table	852.9
Plus: Cost of Services Received without Charge
Accommodation provided by Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)	37.6
Contributions covering employers' share of employees' insurance premiums and expenditures paid by TBS (excluding revolving funds)	30.7
Worker's compensation coverage provided by Social Development Canada	1.5
Salary and associated expenditures of legal services provided by Justice Canada	2.5
	72.3
Less: Non-respendable Revenue
2005-2006 Net cost of Department	913.4
Totals may differ between and within tables due to the rounding of figures.

**Table 5: Summary of Capital Spending by Program Activity**
Program Activities (millions of dollars)	Forecast Spending 2004-2005	Planned Spending 2005-2006	Planned Spending 2006-2007	Planned Spending 2007-2008
Biological diversity is conserved	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5
Reduced impact of weather and related hazards	15.7	12.0	11.2	11.2
Reduced greenhouse gas emissions	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.4
Adaptation to environmental changes	8.3	5.7	5.4	5.4
Improved air quality	7.5	5.2	5.9	5.7
Clean, safe and secure water for people and ecosystems	1.8	1.7	1.7	1.7
Priority ecosystems are conserved and restored	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5
Reduced risk from toxics and other substances of concern	8.3	5.4	5.8	6.0
Totals	43.2	31.2	31.3	31.3

The Long Term Capital Plan (LTCP) is a sub-set of the department's business plan and, as such, portrays Environment Canada's capital investment on a business line and results basis.

Environment Canada is a science-based department and a significant national science and technology (S&T) performer. Environment Canada's (EC) mandate, under the Department of the Environment Act, covers preservation and enhancement of the quality of the natural environment, renewable resources, meteorology, enforcement of the rules of the Canada-U.S. International Joint Commission, and the coordination of federal environmental policies and programs.

Being a science-based department, most of Environment Canada's capital assets are focused on research and other science activities that produce a "public good" - providing knowledge in support of policy development, developing new methods to improve service delivery, and providing technological solutions to meet the department's mission. The department operates 15 research institutes and laboratories, has 49 National Wildlife Areas, and over 4,600 air, climate and water monitoring stations in all regions of the country (many of which are operated in partnership with provinces, Canada's universities and international scientific agencies).

There are 4 broad categories of capital assets, including:

Specialized facilities and land holdings to conduct environmental science research, develop technologies and protect critical wildlife areas.
Scientific equipment to conduct laboratory analyses and monitor the status and trends in the environment.
Information technology infrastructure and equipment to run scientific equipment and facilitate communications.
Fleet, including off-road vehicles, to transport personnel to study sites and allow needs for a speedy response to programs.

**Table 6: Sources of Respendable Revenue by Program Activity**
Respendable Revenue ($ millions)	Forecast Revenue 2004-2005*	Planned Revenue 2005-2006	Planned Revenue 2006-2007	Planned Revenue 2007-2008
Biological diversity is conserved
Scientific and Professional Services	0.2	0.9	0.9	0.9
Information Products	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1
Realty (Accommodation)	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1
Regulatory Services	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3
Sub-total	0.8	1.4	1.4	1.4
Reduced impact of weather and related hazards
Scientific and Professional Services	9.5	10.3	10.8	11.1
Information Products	38.2	36.7	36.3	36.4
Realty (Accommodation)	0.5	0.9	0.9	0.9
Sub-total	48.3	47.9	48.0	48.4
Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
Scientific and Professional Services	0.9	0.5	0.5	0.5
Sub-total	0.9	0.5	0.5	0.5
Adaptation to environmental changes
Scientific and Professional Services	4.1	4.4	4.5	4.5
Information Products	12.1	10.8	10.7	10.7
Realty (Accommodation)	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3
Sale of Sponsorships	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1
Sub-total	16.4	15.5	15.5	15.6
Improved air quality
Scientific and Professional Services	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2
Realty (Accommodation)	0.0	0.1	0.1	0.1
Sub-total	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.3
Clean, safe and secure water for people and ecosystems
Scientific and Professional Services	4.4	4.2	4.1	4.0
Realty (Accommodation)	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5
Sub-total	4.9	4.7	4.6	4.5
Priority ecosystems are conserved and restored
Scientific and Professional Services	0.9	0.5	0.4	0.4
Information Products	0.0	0.1	0.1	0.1
Realty (Accommodation)	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2
Sub-total	1.3	0.8	0.7	0.7
Reduced risk from toxics and other substances of concern
Scientific and Professional Services	4.2	4.3	3.1	3.1
Information Products	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2
Realty (Accommodation)	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2
Regulatory Services	2.5	2.4	2.4	1.7
Miscellaneous	0.0	0.1	0.1	0.1
Sub-total	7.1	7.1	6.0	5.2
Total Respendable Revenue	81.0	79.3	78.1	77.7

* Reflects best forecast of total planned spending to the end of the fiscal year.

**Table 6a: Sources of Non-Respendable Revenue by Program Activity**
Non-Respendable Revenue ($ millions)	Forecast Revenue 2004-2005*	Planned Revenue 2005-2006	Planned Revenue 2006-2007	Planned Revenue 2007-2008
Biological diversity is conserved
Regulatory Services	4.4	4.4	4.4	4.4
Sub-total	4.4	4.4	4.4	4.4
Reduced impact of weather and related hazards
Royalties	0.1	0.0	0.0	0.1
Information Products	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6
Miscellaneous	2.2	3.7	3.7	3.7
Sub-total	3.9	5.3	5.3	5.4
Adaptation to environmental changes
Royalties	0.3	0.0	0.0	0.1
Information Products	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4
Miscellaneous	0.5	1.0	1.0	1.0
Sub-total	1.2	1.4	1.4	1.5
Clean, safe and secure water for people and ecosystems
Scientific Equipment	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.5
Sub-total	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.5
Reduced risk from toxics and other substances of concern
Miscellaneous	0.0	0.1	0.1	0.1
Sub-total	0.0	0.1	0.1	0.1
Total Non-Respendable Revenue	10.0	11.8	11.8	11.8
Total Respendable and Non-Respendable Revenue	91.0	91.2	89.8	89.5

* Reflects best forecast of total planned spending to the end of the fiscal year.
Table 6a lists various sources of non-respendable revenue. To clarify the types of revenues that fall under these sources, short definitions are given below:

Scientific and Professional Services: research and analysis, telecommunications, hydrometrics, consulting services, training, and wildlife studies and surveys.
Information Products: data extracts and access, publications, and hydrometric and weather products.
Miscellaneous: Employee Benefit Plan (EBP) recoveries and student parking fees.
Regulatory Services: ocean disposal permit applications and monitoring fees, new chemical notification, and other permits and fees.
Realty (Accommodation): living accommodations, rentals, entry fees, concessions, and National Water Research Institute building recoveries.
Royalties: revenues collected from the licensing of Intellectual Property
Sale of Sponsorships: sponsorships and advertising sales.

The slight increase in revenue is ultimately caused by an additional $1.6M in EBP recoveries and a reduction in information product sales culminating from product curtailments, service reductions and changes in standards.

**Table 7: Resource Requirements by Program Activity**
($ millions)	Departmental Planned Spending
2005-2006
Biological diversity is conserved	115.9
Reduced impact of weather and related hazards	156.0
Reduced greenhouse gas emissions	53.6
Adaptation to environmental changes	92.6
Improved air quality	102.8
Clean, safe and secure water for people and ecosystems	65.3
Priority ecosystems are conserved and restored	73.3
Reduced risk from toxics and other substances of concern	193.4
Totals	852.9
This table displays Environment Canada's resources requirements at the departmental level. The department is undergoing a major reorganization to realign its operations under a new accountability structure.

**Table 8: User Fees**
Name of User Fee	Fee Type	Fee Setting Authority	Reason for Fee Introduction or Amendment	Planned Consultation and Review process
1. Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations: Permits	Regulatory - Cost Recovery	- Financial Administration Act; - Migratory Bird Conservation Act	As required
2a. Wildlife Area Regulations: a) Schedule II - Entrance fee for Cap Tourmente (QC)	Service - Cost Recovery	Canada Wildlife Act; - User Fee Act	User Fee increase	Consultations will take place regionally in Spring of 2005
2b. Wildlife Area Regulations: b) Schedule III - Permits to hunt Snow Geese	Service - Cost Recovery	- Canada Wildlife Act; - User Fee Act	Increase in Fees (for cost recovery) and dates expired in Schedule	Consultations will take place regionally in Spring of 2005

**Table 9: Major Regulatory Initiatives**
CEPA 1999 Regulatory Initiatives (2005-2006)	Planned Results
Pollution Prevention Strategic Outcome / Program Activities
Amendments to the New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers) - targeting publication in Canada Gazette Part II)	Reduced risk from toxics and other substances of concern (pollution prevention).Consequential amendments to the New Substances Notification Regulations (Organisms) and the New Substances Fees Regulations are also being made as a result of these amendments.
Chromium Electroplating, Chromium Anodizing and Reverse Etching Regulations (CG I completed Feb 11, 2005. Targeting publication in CG II in the fall 2005)	Control air releases of hexavalent chromium from the electroplating sector either by limiting release at a point source or by specifying the conditions of use. These Regulations will result in a uniform approach to the control of hexavalent chromium releases from this sector in Canada.
Ministerial Order to Add hexachlorobutadiene (HCBD) to the Virtual Elimination List (targeting publication in Canada Gazette Part II)	Enacts the virtual elimination of HCBD in releases to the environment. This will result in the ultimate reduction of the quantity or concentration of HCBD in releases below the level of quantification specified by the Ministers in the List.
Federal Petroleum Products and Allied Petroleum Products Storage Tank Systems Regulations (targeting publication in Canada Gazette Part I in June 2005)	Provide a more comprehensive framework in order to effectively prevent soil and groundwater contamination from storage tank systems of the Federal House and on Aboriginal lands. It will also fill the regulatory gap as provincial regulations generally do not apply to federal and Aboriginal lands.
Amendments to the Metal Mining Effluent Regulations (MMER) (targeting publication in Canada Gazette Part I in Fall 2005)	Environment Canada is planning to amend the MMER to: address some technical matters that have been identified through implementation experience; improve the clarity of interpretation; harmonize some MMER requirements with relevant components of the recently amended Pulp and Paper Effluent Regulations; and address issues related to the process for scheduling of tailings impoundment areas (TIAs).
Regulations limiting greenhouse gas emissions from Large Final Emitters (targeting publication in Canada Gazette Part I)	To meet targets of emission intensity for large final emitters.
Export and Import of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material (targeting publication in Canada Gazette Part II)	Revise the existing Export and Import of Hazardous Waste Regulations (1992) and introduce new elements necessary to further contribute to the protection of the environment and human health from the risks posed by the transboundary movement of hazardous wastes and hazardous recyclable materials.
Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) Regulations (targeting publication in Canada Gazette Part I)	Modernize the framework to control the use and storage of PCB and its releases into the environment by phasing out by specific dates PCB equipments still in use, implement new tracking provisions for the PCBs currently in use and implement time limit for storing PCBs.
Amendment to the Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2005 (targeting publication in Canada Gazette Part I)	Prohibit toxic substances (2-methoxyethanol (2-ME), tetrachlorobenzenes (TeCBs) and pentachlorobenzene (QCB)) that pose serious risks to Canadians' health or their environment, to ensure the substances are not introduced into the Canadian market.
Marine Spark-Ignition Engine and Off-Road Recreational vehicle Emission Regulation (targeting publication in Canada Gazette Part I and II)	Introduce emission standards for large spark-ignition engines such as those found in forklifts and ice resurfacers, by amending these Regulations to include the spark-ignition engines rated over 19 kW. These planned amendments will align emission standards with those of the U.S. and set stringent emissions limits for NOx, hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide.
Regulations Limiting 2-Butoxyethanol Content in Consumer Products (targeting publication in Canada Gazette Part I)	Reduce concentrations of 2-Butoxyethanol (2-BE) in indoor air during the use of consumer products containing the substance to below an established Tolerable Concentration.
CEPA 1999 Regulatory Initiatives (2006-2007)	Planned Results
Amendment to the Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2005 (targeting publication in Canada Gazette Part II)	Prohibit toxic substances (2-methoxyethanol (2-ME), tetrachlorobenzenes (TeCBs) and pentachlorobenzene (QCB)) that pose serious risks to Canadians' health or their environment, to ensure the substances are not introduced into the Canadian market.
Amendments to the Off-Road Compression-Ignition Engine Emission Regulations (targeting publication in Canada Gazette Part I)	Establish more stringent "Tier 4" emission standards for the 2008 and later model year diesel engines used in construction, agriculture, mining and forestry equipment. These planned amendments are required to maintain alignment with the emission standards of the U.S. and will reduce allowable emission levels by up to 95% for particulate matter and up to 40% for NOx and hydrocarbons.
Regulations Limiting Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Content in Paints and Coatings (targeting publication in Canada Gazette Part I)	Implement national VOC product content standards for certain categories of architectural and industrial maintenance coatings; align with the requirements in the U.S. to reduce emissions of VOCs (precursor pollutants contributing to the formation of ground-level ozone and particulate matter) into the atmosphere.
Regulations Limiting Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Content in Consumer Products (targeting publication in Canada Gazette Part I)	Implement national VOC product content standards for certain categories of consumer products to align with the requirements in the U.S. to reduce emissions of VOCs (precursor pollutants contributing to the formation of ground-level ozone and particulate matter) into the atmosphere.
Regulations Limiting Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Content in Automobile Refinishing (targeting publication in Canada Gazette Part I)	Develop national VOC product content standards for automobile refinish coatings that are aligned with the U.S. and CCME standards to reduce emissions of VOCs (precursor pollutants contributing to the formation of ground-level ozone and particulate matter) into the atmosphere.
Amendments to the New Substances Notification Regulations (Living Organisms) (targeting publication in Canada Gazette Part I)	Publication of the consultation report outlining outcome of multi-stakeholder consultations on the application of the Regulation to living organisms. Reduced risk from toxics and other substances of concern (pollution prevention)
Amendments to the Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2005 (targeting publication in Canada Gazette Part II)	Prohibit toxic substances (2-methoxyethanol (2-ME), tetrachlorobenzenes (TeCBs) and pentachlorobenzene (QCB)) that pose serious risks to Canadians' health or their environment, to ensure the substances are not introduced into the Canadian market.
Regulations Limiting 2-Butoxyethanol Content in Consumer Products (targeting publication in Canada Gazette Part II)	Reduce concentrations of 2-Butoxyethanol (2-BE) in indoor air during the use of consumer products containing the substance to below an established Tolerable Concentration.
Amendments to the Metal Mining Effluent Regulations (MMER) (targeting publication in Canada Gazette Part II in Spring 2006)	Environment Canada is planning to amend the MMER to: address some technical matters that have been identified through implementation experience; improve the clarity of interpretation; harmonize some MMER requirements with relevant components of the recently amended Pulp and Paper Effluent Regulations; and address issues related to the process for scheduling of tailings impoundment areas (TIAs).
Regulations to prohibit the manufacture, sale and importation of Lead Fishing Gear (targeting publication in Canada Gazette Part I)	Reduce the amount of lead that enters the environment by prohibiting the manufacture, sale and import of lead fishing gear.
Regulation under the Fisheries Act for effluents released from municipal and other publicly-owned wastewater systems (targeting publication of draft regulation in 2007).	The desired outcome is the fair, consistent and predictable application of the Fisheries Act and ensuring that the release of wastewater effluent does not pose unacceptable risks to human and ecosystem health or fisheries resources. Environment Canada is working with the other jurisdictions through the CCME to develop a Canada-wide Strategy for the management of municipal wastewater effluents. The strategy is to be completed by 2006 and will include: a harmonized regulatory framework including national standards; coordinated science and research; and an environmental risk management model to guide the decision making process. The regulation under the Fisheries Act will be Environment Canada's principal instrument to implement the CCME Canada-wide Strategy.
CEPA 1999 Regulatory Initiatives (2007-2008)	Planned Results
Regulations Limiting Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Content in Paints and Coatings (targeting publication in Canada Gazette Part II)	Implement national VOC product content standards for certain categories of architectural and industrial maintenance coatings; align with the requirements in the U.S. to reduce emissions of VOCs (precursor pollutants contributing to the formation of ground-level ozone and particulate matter) into the atmosphere.
Regulations Limiting Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Content in Consumer Products (targeting publication in Canada Gazette Part II)	Implement national VOC product content standards for certain categories of consumer products to align with the requirements in the U.S. to reduce emissions of VOCs (precursor pollutants contributing to the formation of ground-level ozone and particulate matter) into the atmosphere.
Regulations Limiting Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Content in Automobile Refinishing (targeting publication in Canada Gazette Part II)	Develop national VOC product content standards for automobile refinish coatings that are aligned with the U.S. and CCME standards to reduce emissions of VOCs (precursor pollutants contributing to the formation of ground-level ozone and particulate matter) into the atmosphere.
Biodiversity Conservation Strategic Outcome / Program Activities
Regulatory Initiatives (2005-2006)	Planned Results
Amendments to Species at Risk to modify the legal list of species and other provisions, as needed (publish regulations in 2005-2006).	Amend schedule 1 and put in other provisions as required.
Annual hunting regulations, through the Migratory Bird Conservation Act (MBCA), establishing hunting season dates and bag and possession limits for migratory game birds (publish regulations by the 1st quarter of 2005-2006).	Through best available science allow hunting at sustainable levels.
Overabundant Snow Goose regulation, through the Migratory Bird Conservation Act (MBCA), to establish special conservation seasons (publish regulation by the 4th quarter of 2005-2006).	Maintain a spring hunting season for snow goose as a population control measure where needed.
Permit and inspection fees, record keeping, marking of specimens, and designated ports of entry (publish regulations by the 4th quarter of 2005-2006).	Provide for more efficient administration of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) by Canada.
Provisions for pre-Convention and ranched specimens (publish regulations by the 4th quarter of 2005-2006).	Provide an exemption regulation for certain specimens as authorized under the Convention.
Amendments to Canada Wildlife Area Regulations through the Canada Wildlife Act.	To convert MBS to NWAs and to establish Canada's first Marine Wildlife Area (Scott Islands NWA) and two new National Wildlife Areas (Igaliqtuuq NWA and Cape Searle/Reid Bay NWA)
Regulatory Initiatives (2006-2007)	Planned Results
Amendments to Species at Risk to modify to the legal list of species and other provisions, as needed (publish regulations in 2006-2007).	Amend schedule 1 and put in other provisions as required.
Annual hunting regulations, through the Migratory Bird Conservation Act (MBCA), establishing hunting season dates and bag and possession limits for migratory game birds (publish regulations by the 1st quarter of 2006-2007).	Through best available science allow hunting at sustainable levels.
Overabundant Snow Goose regulation, through the Migratory Bird Conservation Act (MBCA), to establish special conservation seasons (publish regulation by the 4th quarter 2006-2007).	Maintain a spring hunting season for snow goose as a population control measure where needed.

Table 10: Details on Project Spending

Over the next three years the following projects have or are expected to exceed their delegated project approval level:

2005-2006

Weather station construction Eureka N.W.T. (EPA)
Hydrometric Program (EPA)
Canadian Meteorological Centre - Facility Extension (EPA)
Modernization of the Climate Observing Program (EPA)

2006-2007

Weather station construction Eureka N.W.T. (EPA)
Canadian Meteorological Centre - Facility Extension (EPA)
Modernization of the Climate Observing Program (EPA)

2007-2008

Canadian Meteorological Centre - Facility Extension (EPA)

Note: EPA = Effective Project Approval

For further information on the above-mentioned projects see http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/est-pre/estime.asp

Table 11: Details on Transfer Payments Programs

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

2005-2006

Contributions to Support Environmental and Sustainable Development Initiatives
Habitat Stewardship Contribution Program
Contribution to EcoAction 2000 - Community Funding Initiative
Contributions for the Opportunities Envelope Program

2006-2007

Contributions to Support Environmental and Sustainable Development Initiatives
Habitat Stewardship Contribution Program
Contribution to EcoAction 2000 - Community Funding Initiative
Contributions for the Opportunities Envelope Program

2007-2008

Contributions to Support Environmental and Sustainable Development Initiatives
Habitat Stewardship Contribution Program
Contribution to EcoAction 2000 - Community Funding Initiative

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

Table 12: Foundations (Conditional Grants)

Over the next three years, Environment Canada will contribute to the following foundations using conditional grants:

2005-2006

Canadian Foundation for Climate and Atmospheric Sciences (CFCAS)
Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Green Municipal Funds (GMF)
1. The Green Municipal Enabling Fund (GMEF)
2. The Green Municipal Investment Fund (GMIF)
Clayoquot Biosphere Trust (CBT)

2006-2007

Canadian Foundation for Climate and Atmospheric Sciences (CFCAS)
Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Green Municipal Funds (GMF)
1. The Green Municipal Enabling Fund (GMEF)
2. The Green Municipal Investment Fund (GMIF)
Clayoquot Biosphere Trust (CBT)

2007-2008

Canadian Foundation for Climate and Atmospheric Sciences (CFCAS)
Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Green Municipal Funds (GMF)
1. The Green Municipal Enabling Fund (GMEF)
2. The Green Municipal Investment Fund (GMIF)
Clayoquot Biosphere Trust (CBT)

For further information on the above-mentioned Foundations see http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/est-pre/estime.asp.

Table 13: Horizontal Initiatives

Over the next three years, Environment Canada will be involved in the following horizontal initiatives as either the lead or as a partner:

2005-2006

An Accelerated Action Plan for Federal Contaminated Sites (lead)
Canadian Biotechnology Strategy (partner)
Canadian Rural Partnership (partner)
Climate Change (co-lead with Natural Resources Canada)
Great Lakes Action Plan (lead)
Implementation of the Species at Risk Act (lead)
Team Canada Inc. (partner)
Voluntary Sector Initiative (partner)
Youth Employment Strategy (partner)

Further information on the above-mentioned horizontal initiatives see http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/est-pre/estime.asp.

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