This program develops and implements national security policy, legislation and programs that contribute to the Government’s ability to counter current and emerging threats. It is also responsible for assisting the Minister in fulfilling key statutory obligations. The program demonstrates interdepartmental leadership and Portfolio coordination through the implementation of Canada’s Counter-Terrorism Strategy, the listing of terrorist entities, and the review of foreign investments that raise national security concerns, as well as policy development and involvement in setting national security priorities. The program also exercises important leadership functions by collaborating domestically, internationally, across sectors and with communities to enhance understanding of national security challenges and to actively respond to national security threats. This program also facilitates the engagement of Canadians in a long-term dialogue on national security issues through the Cross Cultural Roundtable on Security, which solicits member views on policies and programs as well as their potential impact on Canadians.
Results Achieved
Expected results
Performance indicators
Target
Date to achieve target
2016–17 Actual results
2015–16 Actual results
2014–15 Actual results
Individuals and entities who pose National security threats are prevented from operating in Canada
Percentage of statutory obligations, including requests from PS Portfolio agencies, which are completed within given timelines
100%
March 31, 2017
100%
100%
100%
National security policies and programs are informed by input from Canadians
Percentage of presenters that take into consideration advice and perspectives from engagement sessions with community representatives and other stakeholders in the development of their programs and policies Footnote 1
≥ 60% of presenters reporting that they have taken into consideration advice and perspective from engagement sessions
Policymakers, decision-makers and practitioners, as well as the general public have access to relevant research on terrorism and counter-terrorism
Percentage of selected users who provide a positive “Fit for use” rating for research projects involving a key Public Safety role, e.g. through the Kanishka Project
Responsibility for critical infrastructure in Canada is shared by federal and provincial/territorial governments, local authorities and critical infrastructure owners and operators. This program exercises national leadership by coordinating with these partners to manage broad-scale protection efforts such as risk analysis, site assessments, plans and exercises. The intent of this program is to develop and implement policies to strengthen the resilience of critical infrastructure in Canada, including the National Strategy and Action Plan for Critical Infrastructure which sets out a comprehensive approach to risk-management and information sharing. Recognizing that the impacts of critical infrastructure disruptions can extend beyond national borders, the program is also leading an international approach to protecting our vital assets and systems.
Results Achieved
Expected results
Performance indicators
Target
Date to achieve target
2016–17 Actual results
2015–16 Actual results
2014–15 Actual results
Owners/
operators of critical infrastructure and the Government of Canada take risk management action
Percentage of stakeholders that have taken risk management action following site assessment Foottnote 6
Partnerships are established with and among critical infrastructure sectors
Percentage of the ten (10) sectors represented at the National Cross Sector Forum
100%
March 31, 2017
100%
100%
100%
CI information is trusted and protected
Number of inappropriate disclosures
0
March 31, 2017
0
0
0
Budgetary Financial Resources (dollars)
2016-17 Planned Spending
2016-17 Actual Spending
2016-17 Difference (actual minus planned)
4,785,620
4,533,749
(251,871)
Human Resources (FTEs)
2016-17 Planned
2016-17 Actual
2016-17 Difference (actual minus planned)
38
37
(1)
Sub-Program 1.1.3: Cyber Security
Description
The Cyber Security Program aims to ensure that Canada is prepared for and can respond to cyber security threats. It provides whole-of-government leadership and coordination of the development and delivery of policies and programs, and legislative and regulatory frameworks that increase the resiliency and security of Canada’s vital information and systems. The program contributes to Canada’s ability to address current and emerging cyber issues and helps to ensure that Canada is recognized as a global leader in cyber security. Recognizing that cyber security is a shared responsibility and that everyone has a role to play, the program facilitates the establishment and upholding of partnerships with provincial and territorial governments, private sector organizations, international counterparts, and academia. The program also enables the coordination of the federal response to cyber events and allows for the dissemination and exchange of cyber security-related information products with domestic and international stakeholders. Public awareness efforts are coordinated with partners, stakeholders and other levels of government.
Results Achieved
Expected results
Performance indicators
Target
Date to achieve target
2016–17 Actual results
2015–16 Actual results
2014–15 Actual results
Canada is prepared for and can respond to cyber security threats
Percentage of new partnerships that result from Canadian Cyber Incident Response Centre (CCIRC) engagement activities
Percentage increase in number of partner organizations reporting at least one cyber security incident per year to the Canadian Cyber Incident Response Centre (CCIRC)
The National Crime Prevention Strategy (NCPS) is a key component of the federal government’s approach to reducing crime. The Strategy’s goal is to reduce offending among those most at risk, such as children, youth and Aboriginal Canadians who demonstrate various risk factors, and to prevent crimes such as drug-related offences, and serious and violent offences from being committed. The Strategy provides national leadership in the development and dissemination of evidence-based crime prevention programs and policies, and supports projects that are responsive and appropriate to community and regional needs. The NCPS provides funding through time-limited grants and contributions to community-based organizations, other levels of government and academia to support the implementation and evaluation of targeted interventions and other measures, as well as the development and dissemination of knowledge and practical tools. The program aims to increase coordination and integration of effective crime prevention policy and programs federally and with the provinces and territories, as well as increase the identification of, and response to, emerging priority issues and orientation of funding programs.
Results Achieved
Expected results
Performance indicators
Target
Date to achieve target
2016–17 Actual results
2015–16 Actual results
2014–15 Actual results
Offending is reduced among at-risk populations (youth-at-risk, Aboriginal communities, and high risk repeat
offenders
Percentage of Performance Monitoring and Assessment Reports (PMARs) received that indicate that projects are meeting their established targets
The body of knowledge related to crime prevention is increased
Number of crime prevention knowledge-oriented resources (research reports, practice-oriented tools, communities of practice and learning events, presentations, etc.) that are produced and disseminated
10-20
per year
March 31, 2017
23
21
17
Percentage of impact evaluations with clear, demonstrable results
This program provides leadership to the Canadian law enforcement community on strategic national and international responses to crime by contributing to the development of appropriate law enforcement policies and programs. Due to the sophistication and changing nature of crime, responses must be multifaceted. This program provides the horizontal coordination and leadership necessary for collaboration amongst all federal, provincial, territorial and international partners, and the law enforcement community, in order to ensure that activities are successful and aligned with the Minister’s and Government’s agenda. It focuses on areas such as serious and organized crime; the prevention of child sexual exploitation; human trafficking; economic and financial crime; First Nations policing agreements; firearms policy; strategic and operational policing policy; support for the operation and accountability of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police; and the Economics of Policing and Community Safety.
Sub-Sub-Program 1.3.2.1: Serious and Organized Crime
Description
Organized crime groups are sophisticated, adaptable, complex and transnational in nature. Responses must therefore be equally multifaceted. This program plays a national leadership role to coordinate portfolio activities, and brings cohesion to agencies and departments to better ensure they are working together effectively to support the Minister and the Government’s agenda. This program involves providing evidence-based research and policy advice, leadership and horizontal coordination for the development of federal, national and international strategies to combat serious and organized crime. It works in collaboration with other federal departments and agencies, provinces and territories, NGOs and international partners, focusing on areas such as human trafficking; child sexual exploitation; illicit drugs; economic and financial crime; organized crime that targets vulnerable communities such as some indigenous communities; witness protection; the DNA regime; contraband tobacco; and developing legislative proposals.
Results Achieved
Expected results
Performance indicators
Target
Date to achieve target
2016–17 Actual results
2015–16 Actual results
2014–15 Actual results
Law Enforcement is able to combat serious and organized crime
Percentage of policies, strategies, and initiatives that were updated, revised or developed to address emerging issues in serious and organized crime
≥ 80%
March 31, 2017
100%
100%
100%
Capital market fraud is detected and investigated
Percentage of referrals by Integrated Market Enforcement Teams which were analyzed and actioned for investigation, or referred to other law enforcement or securities’ authorities
100%
March 31, 2017
100%
100%
100%
Budgetary Financial Resources (dollars)
2016-17 Planned Spending
2016-17 Actual Spending
2016-17 Difference (actual minus planned)
20,690,109
18,893,199
(1,796,910)
Human Resources (FTEs)
2016-17 Planned
2016-17 Actual
2016-17 Difference (actual minus planned)
51
53
2
Sub-Sub-Program 1.3.2.2: Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Policing
Description
Crime and policing issues are ongoing challenges for all societies, including Canada’s. Public safety is a core responsibility of government and within this, policing and policing policy is continuously evolving and always a priority. This program’s mandate is derived from the Minister’s legislative responsibilities in initiating, recommending, coordinating, implementing and promoting policing policies, programs or projects, and specific accountabilities associated with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, including the establishment of strategic priorities. This program provides strategic policy advice to support the Minister in carrying out these responsibilities. In providing this advice, this program leads collaborative efforts and consultations with key partners, such as provinces, territories and stakeholder associations, to promote information sharing, cohesion and cooperation on cross-cutting issues such as the Economics of Policing and Community Safety Initiatives, firearms policy, security for major events, and RCMP police services agreements.
Results Achieved
Expected results
Performance indicators
Target
Date to achieve target
2016–17 Actual results
2015–16 Actual results
2014–15 Actual results
Canadians have confidence in the national police service
Percentage of Canadians who have trust and confidence in the RCMP
The Department advances this key activity through the administration of the First Nations Policing Program (FNPP). The program provides funding to support policing services that are professional, dedicated and responsive to the First Nation and Inuit communities they serve. The program is delivered through contribution agreements among the federal government, provincial or territorial governments, and First Nations and Inuit communities. The Department conducts performance measurement activities to ensure that credible performance data is being collected to support effective program monitoring and evaluation activities. In addition, the Department provides broad policy advice and conducts relevant research on Aboriginal policing and justice issues, and Aboriginal self-government; and engages stakeholders in developing policy options for improving public safety in First Nation and Inuit communities and for the renewal of the Program. Lastly, the FNPP works collaboratively with other federal, provincial and territorial partners in addressing diverse challenges in First Nation and Inuit communities.
Results Achieved
Expected results
Performance indicators
Target
Date to achieve target
2016–17 Actual results
2015–16 Actual results
2014–15 Actual results
First Nations and Inuit communities have access to dedicated and responsive police services
Percentage of First Nation and Inuit population covered by police agreements
The program supports the Minister’s public policy leadership role in corrections and criminal justice, specifically with respect to the Minister’s legislative responsibility to initiate, recommend, coordinate, implement and promote policies, programs or projects relating to Correctional Services Canada and the Parole Board of Canada. The program is responsible for providing advice on the strategic priorities of these agencies and on a broad range of national correctional and criminal justice program, policy and legislative issues and activities; leading legislative reforms; and the management of some litigation. In fulfilling its mandate, the program leads collaborative efforts with other portfolio agencies and actively works with and supports provincial and territorial partners as well as consulting with other stakeholders such as non-governmental organizations. The program also develops and implements innovative approaches to community justice in Aboriginal communities through contribution funding, as well as facilitating the sharing of information to promote public safety objectives concerning the correctional system generally and in particular with respect to victims through the National Office for Victims at Public Safety Canada.
Results Achieved
Expected results
Performance indicators
Target
Date to achieve target
2016–17 Actual results
2015–16 Actual results
2014–15 Actual results
Victims of crime are aware of the services available to them and are making use of those services, as needed
Number of victims who register for information sharing with CSC and PBC
Safe and effective reintegration of eligible offenders into Canadian communities
Percentage of successfully completed day and full paroles
Day: 80%;
Full: 70%
March 31, 2017
Day: 93%;
Full: 90%
Day: 90.9%;
Full: 87.2%
Day: 89.5%;
Full: 85%
First Nations, Métis, Inuit or urban Aboriginal communities have the knowledge and ability to improve community safety and to assume responsibility for issues adversely affecting safety in communities
Number of First Nations, Métis, Inuit or urban Aboriginal communities that have received training and gained capacity to develop community safety plans and develop innovative approaches to enhance community safety
This sub-program provides federal and national leadership concerning prevention/mitigation, which aims to proactively protect lives, property, the environment, communities and the economy from disasters/emergencies, and to avoid or reduce losses and damages when they do occur. It supports efforts at the federal, provincial, territorial and municipal levels that reinforce the capacity of Canada and its institutions to prevent and mitigate all hazards to the safety and security of Canadians, by leveraging new and existing government programming. This sub-program supports cost-shared financial investments with provinces and territories with the aim of preventing or mitigating the risk of hazards and the impacts of future disasters. The sub-program facilitates risk identification, assessments and risk prioritization within the federal community and within federal, provincial and territorial fora for the purposes of informing responsible risk management and the efficient use of program resources. In addition, the sub-program engages other stakeholders to assist in the identification and prevention/mitigation of disaster risks, and develops strategies and programs geared towards enhancing the knowledge, awareness and capacity for coherent action at all levels. This sub-program also includes the National Search and Rescue Secretariat (NSS) which is responsible for the management and coordination of the National Search and Rescue Program (NSP) and ensures best use is made of search and rescue partners’ diverse resources and capabilities, particularly in the area of prevention programming.
Results Achieved
Expected results
Performance indicators
Target
Date to achieve target
2016–17 Actual results
2015–16 Actual results
2014–15 Actual results
Provincial and territorial governments have the capacity to mitigate impacts of future disasters
Percentage of mitigation contribution funding that was committed during the fiscal year:
This sub-program promotes preparedness for emergencies in Canada by supporting the ability of federal institutions and other stakeholders to plan for incidents on an all-hazards basis. It also provides guidance and strategic direction for exercises and training, encourages public awareness, and facilitates interoperability to enhance the manner in which information is shared. This sub-program features the development of all-hazards plans that engage the whole community in managing the life cycle of a potential emergency. This includes maintaining 24/7 situational awareness and early warning; identifying and evaluating risk; developing contingency plans for major events and all-hazard event management; and providing decision-makers with required information in order to better plan and prepare to reduce the vulnerability of people, property, the environment and the economy. The sub-program also leads the management of the Continuity of Constitutional Government program, supporting the three branches of the Constitutional Government of Canada to develop and implement procedures allowing essential functions of government to continue in the event of a large-scale emergency affecting the National Capital Region. As a complement, the sub-program provides guidance to federal institutions in the development of business continuity plans to ensure the sustainability of essential federal services in the event of disruptions to federal entities’ infrastructure and other critical resources. It also assesses and ensures conformity of these plans with standards set out in various legislative and policy instruments.
The National Exercise program, which is also included as part of this sub-program, enhances the all-hazards capability to manage emergencies across the country by providing training and learning opportunities for government and members of the emergency management community, as well as opportunities to examine the collective response to emergencies through multi-jurisdictional exercises. Moreover, the Continuous Improvement of Federal Event Response (CIFER) enhances preparedness through improved sharing, tracking, implementing, and reporting on lessons learned and best practices within the federal community.
Results Achieved
Expected results
Performance indicators
Target
Date to achieve target
2016–17 Actual results
2015–16 Actual results
2014–15 Actual results
Exercises contribute to the evaluation, validation and/or improvement of the Government of Canada’s all hazards emergency management plans, procedures and protocols
Percentage of whole-of-government exercise priorities that are addressed by national exercises over a 2-year period as per the Federal Exercise Priority Setting and Planning Cycle
Canada is prepared to respond to events affecting the national interest
Percentage of federal institutions assessed that have achieved an acceptable assessment/ evaluation rating or higher on their emergency management plans
80%
March 31, 2017
100%
81%
100%
Budgetary Financial Resources (dollars)
2016-17 Planned Spending
2016-17 Actual Spending
2016-17 Difference (actual minus planned)
11,133,436
10,002,273
(1,131,163)
Human Resources (FTEs)
2016-17 Planned
2016-17 Actual
2016-17 Difference (actual minus planned)
68
71
3
Sub-Program 1.4.3: Emergency Response
Description
This sub-program leads and coordinates the support to partners across all regions and the delivery of an all-hazard integrated federal response for events that threaten the safety and security of Canadians or the integrity of Canada's critical infrastructure. It provides 24/7 watch and early warning, as well as strategic-level response coordination on behalf of the Government of Canada in support of partner mandates. The program provides definitive national-level situational awareness (e.g. Notifications, Situation Reports, intelligence products, briefings) to partners and senior decision makers, and to senior officials, provincial governments and/or the private sector. It monitors whole-of-government response capability; plans for and coordinates the federal response to events affecting the national interest; develops recommendations for the deployment and utilization of federal resources; and actions requests for response assistance from federal or provincial/territorial authorities.
Working with the provinces, territories and international partners, the program supports the Deputy Minister and Assistant Deputy Minister communities when responding to events by providing them with information on evolving events, a mechanism for the implementation of their direction, and identifying issues that need their engagement for resolution. The program contributes to the efficient use of Government of Canada strategic assets and, when offered, the resources of provincial and territorial governments. This program also coordinates regional offices to support provincial and territorial partners in addressing emergencies.
Results Achieved
Expected results
Performance indicators
Target
Date to achieve target
2016–17 Actual results
2015–16 Actual results
2014–15 Actual results
Canada has a comprehensive approach to risk assessment and planning that supports a coordinated response to events affecting the national interest
Percentage of stakeholders indicating that the GOC provided effective leadership and coordination for events affecting the national interest
Percentage of strategic after-action reviews for major events that indicate that the Federal Emergency Response Plan (FERP) governance structure was effective for managing the response
This sub-program serves to support the rapid and effective recovery of Canadians and communities from disasters. It includes the provision of financial assistance to Provinces and Territories, upon request, through programs, such as the Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements, for recovery from large scale disasters. In recognition of the inter-connectedness between the functions of emergency management, the initial phases of post-event recovery are integrated into event management planning to foster smoother transition from response to recovery, and the inclusion of disaster mitigation is encouraged during recovery in order to reduce the occurrence and impact of future risk and disasters.
The goal of this sub-program is to provide leadership and direction at all levels, so that those individuals, businesses and communities impacted by disaster have the resources and support needed to fully recover. Efforts focus on not only rebuilding communities that are safer and more resilient, but also on pre-disaster recovery planning which is intended to better enable those individuals and communities to more rapidly access the necessary resources needed to begin rebuilding lives and communities. At the federal level, the sub-program works with other government departments to foster consistency, coherence and alignment between federal disaster support and assistance to provinces, territories and other stakeholders.
Results Achieved
Expected results
Performance indicators
Target
Date to achieve target
2016–17 Actual results
2015–16 Actual results
2014–15 Actual results
Provinces and territories receive support to assist with response and recovery from major disasters
Percentage of DFAA requests for assistance which are approved
Canada can effectively provide initial recovery operations following an event affecting the national interest
Percentage of stakeholders who found that the information, guidance, and decision support provided by the GOC increased the effectiveness of their response and recovery efforts