Supplementary information tables

Implement the Air Quality Management System to:
Decrease the three-year average of particulate matter, nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compound emissions from regulated and/or targeted sources to below the previous three-year average.

Prevent environmental emergencies or mitigate their impacts

FSDS goal: Safe and Healthy Communities: All Canadians live in clean, sustainable communities that contribute to their health and well-being.

Analyze and evaluate federal institutions' emergency management plans: to assess if the institutions are developing plans to mitigate their identified risks.

Evaluations by Public Safety of departmental strategic emergency management plans will indicate the extent to which the institutions are meeting their responsibilities under the Emergency Management Act to address risks related to their mandates.
The evaluation process will promote and encourage due considerations, prevention and treatment of these risks and places an emphasis on mitigation of impacts on Canadians thereby contributing to the FSDS goal of Safe and Healthy Communities.

11.6

Starting point: Percentage of Tier 1 and Tier 2 federal institutions that have addressed prevention/mitigation in their emergency management plan indicated by obtaining an evaluation score of 1.0 or higher.
Target: Performance over 5 years has been 74.7% (20/27), and established a baseline.
Note: While these 5 years of results have established a bench-mark, due to realignment of departmental functions in 2014-2015, which included a branch and program re-design, a review of the Strategic Emergency Management Plan (SEMP) assessment methodology has placed further evaluations on hold while a new evaluation process is currently in approvals.

While these 5 years of results have established a bench-mark, due to realignment of departmental functions in 2014-2015, which included a branch and program re-design, a review of the Strategic Emergency Management Plan (SEMP) assessment methodology has placed further evaluations on hold while a new evaluation process is currently in approvals. The process will focus on emergency management planning, therefore may no longer be a relevant data source for FSDS results.

Better understand air pollutants and harmful substances

Analyze and evaluate federal institutions' emergency management plans to assess if the institutions are identifying risks in their area of responsibility.

Evaluations by Public Safety of departmental strategic emergency management plans will indicate the extent to which the institutions are meeting their responsibilities under the Emergency Management Act to identify risks related to their mandates. 

This will promote and encourage identification and consideration of these risks and places an emphasis on mitigation of impacts on Canadians thereby contributing to the FSDS goal of Safe and Healthy Communities.

11.6 and 11.b

Starting point:  Percentage of Tier 1 and 2 federal institutions (over a five year cycle) that have analyzed key risks indicated by obtaining an evaluation score of 1.0 or higher.
Target: Performance over 5 years has been 66.7% (18/27), and thereby established a baseline.
Note: While these 5 years of results have established a bench-mark, due to realignment of departmental functions in 2014-2015, which included a branch and program re-design, a review of the SEMP assessment methodology has placed further evaluations on hold while a new evaluation process is currently in approvals.

While these 5 years of results have established a bench-mark, due to realignment of departmental functions in 2014-2015, which included a branch and program re-design, a review of the SEMP assessment methodology has placed further evaluations on hold while a new evaluation process is currently in approvals. The process will focus on emergency management planning, therefore may no longer be a relevant data source for FSDS results.

Reduce greenhouse gas emissions from federal government buildings and fleets by 40% below 2005 levels by 2030, with an aspiration to achieve it by 2025.

Improve the energy efficiency of our buildings/operations

Continue to work closely with PSPC to reduce space utilization.
Implement workplace 2.0 to reduce the PS footprint which will contribute to GHG emission reduction.

12.5

Number of conversion of footprint to workplace (WP) 2.0
Starting point: total 40 000 sq. ft. space
Target: Reduction of 2000 sq. ft.
Note: Target is to be revised

In 2017-18, Public Safety Canada reduced its space usage by 6 598 sq. ft. as a result of the refit WP 2.0 projects of regional offices in Yellowknife and Edmonton.

Modernize our fleet

Reduce carbon intensity through purchasing hybrid vehicles.
Promote behavior change.

Replace or purchase vehicles that are fuel efficient (i.e. hybrids) which will contribute to reducing GHG emissions.
Develop messages to drivers of vehicles about anti-idling to encourage reduction in GHG emissions from fleet vehicles.

12.7

Number of hybrid vehicles.
Starting point: FY 2016-2017 = 0
Target: Minimum of 1 hybrid vehicle within fleet.
Number of messages to drivers of vehicles.
Starting Point: FY 2016-2017 = 0
Target: Minimum of 1 message per year.

In 2017-18, Public Safety Canada purchased one hybrid vehicle (fleet of 2 cars).

PS invited employees to participate in celebrating Earth Day 2017. Different ways to mark Earth Day were proposed such as walking, cycling, etc. 

Support the transition to a low-carbon economy through green procurement

Integrate environmental considerations into procurement management processes and controls.

12.7

Percentage of procurement of green items through mandatory National Master Standing Offer and Supply Arrangement.
Starting point: The total number of procured green items.
Target:  90% of procured items through mandatory National Master Standing Offer and Supply Arrangement are green.

Mandatory National Master Standing Offer and Supply Arrangement that have green considerations were met at 100%.

Incorporate environmental considerations into the development of procurement instruments or requests for proposals and contracts.

Purchases that include criteria or clauses which reduce the environmental impact of the product or service being purchased.

12.6 and 12.7

Percentage of purchases that include criteria or clauses which reduce the environmental impact of the product or services being purchased.
Starting point: The total number of purchases that include environmental consideration.
Target: 100% of purchases include environmental consideration.

All contracts issued by Public Safety Canada include the environmental impact of the product or service being purchased.

In the ongoing efforts to be a department that contributes to the greening initiative, as well as to improve our efficiencies when processing invoices, Public Safety Canada requests vendors send their invoices electronically.

Ensure all procurement officers and acquisition cardholders have the necessary training and awareness to support green procurement.

Increase knowledge of green procurement for procurement officers and acquisition cardholders.

12.8

Percentage of specialists in procurement and acquisition cardholders who have completed training on green procurement.
Starting point: The total number of procurement specialists and acquisition cardholders.
Target: 100% who have completed training on green procurement.

100% of Procurement specialists and acquisition card holders have completed green procurement training.

Ensure procurement officers, managers and functional heads of procurement and material include contributions to and support for the Government of Canada Policy on Green Procurement objectives in their performance evaluations.

Have procurement officers, managers and functional heads of procurement and material include contributions to and support for the Government of Canada Policy on Green Procurement objectives in their performance evaluations.

12.7

Percentage of managers and functional heads of procurement and materiel whose performance evaluation includes support and contribution towards green procurement.
Starting point: The total number of managers and functional heads of procurement and material management.
Target: 100% of procurement employees have a commitment on green procurement in their performance evaluations.

In 2017-18, the employees of the Contracting and Procurement Unit (PU) have PMAs that states their obligation regarding the contracting policy is respected.  Their performance is assessed against this commitment throughout the year. 

Demonstrate innovative technologies

Maintain and improve existing approaches to sustainable workplace practices (printer ratios, paper usage and green meetings).

Reduce printers which will help reduce GHG emissions.

12.5

Maintain a printer ratio of 8 to 1.

Current ratio based on the current corporate network printers inventory (excluding GCSI) 176 network printers total.
Current Ratio 8:1

Dispose of waste in an environmentally sound and secure manner.

Dispose of waste such as electronics in an environmentally sound manner which will reduce their presence in landfills where it can produce higher GHGs.

12.5

Percent of e-waste disposed environmentally.
Starting point: The total number of e-waste disposed environmentally.
Target: 100% of e-waste disposed environmentally.

In 2017-18, approximately 1,400 electronic devices have been disposed of - 100% sent to PCs for Schools.

Maintain the ratio of information technology (IT) assets per employee.
Provide laptops to new employees, or replace end-of-life workstations with laptops to reduce material usage.

12.5

Reduce the ratio of devices per employee.
Stating point: The total number of employees with 2 devices.
Target: Reduction by 5% of total employees with 2 devices.

Total number of employees with 2 devices or more.
Current total 201 users (approx. 15%)

Reuse or recycle workplace material and assets in an environmentally sound and secure manner.
Reduce paper consumption which will reduce the need to purchase paper, thus reducing GHG emissions produced during manufacturing and transportation of paper.

12.5

Reduce paper usage level.
Starting point: Total paper usage in 2016-17.
Target: Reduction by 3%.
Usage of recycled paper products.

Starting point: Total recycle paper usage in 2016-17.
Target: 90%

Paper usage in 2017-18 is estimated at 3.14M sheets, down from a previous reported total of 5.41M, and a reduction of 40% - exceeding the proposed target.
The paper ordered for printing is 30% recyclable.

Provide information about PSPC Build in Canada Innovation program and promote it via related communication tools.

Develop communication on InfoCentral/Info Bulletin on the Build in Canada Innovation.

13.2

Number of communications on the Build in Canada Innovation program.
Starting point: FY 2016-2017 = 0
Target: Minimum of 1 message per year.

No communication on InfoCentral / InfoBulletin on the Build in Canada Innovation was done in 2017-18.

Promote sustainable travel practices

Encourage sustainable business travel practices and/or commute to work through messaging and events to reduce GHG emissions.

Increase awareness on green travel practices, including telework, which will contribute to a reduction in GHG emissions.

13.2

Number of messages and events published via InfoTV, InfoBulletin released to encourage green travel practices.
Starting point: FY 2016-2017 = 0
Target: Minimum of 1 message per year.

In 2017-18, Public Safety Canada invited employees to participate in celebrating Earth Day 2017. Different ways to mark Earth Day were proposed such as walking and cycling to work.

Understand climate change impacts and build resilience

Develop an information technology platform for increased sharing of resources and tools on disaster risk reduction for use by emergency management stakeholders.

Develop and implement incrementally the National Emergency Management System (NEMS).

11.b

Starting point: Approximately 50 users at launch April 3, 2017.
Target: 150 users

The NEMS Platform launched. There were a total of 707 users on NEMS as of March 31, 2018.

Improve transparency and accountability

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Develop policy for low-carbon government

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Major International Events Security Cost Framework  (MIESCF)**

Start date

The Major International Events Security Cost Framework Program was established in 2001-02.

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Appropriated through the Estimates when  there is a Major International Event

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2014-15

Strategic Outcome

A safe and resilient Canada

Link to the department's Program Alignment Architecture

1.3.2.2 RCMP and Policing

Description

Recognizing the global security environment and that the hosting of a Major International Event can impose significant demands for policing and security, the Major International Events Security Cost Framework provides federal financial assistance to provincial, territorial and municipal jurisdictions for the implementation of incremental, extraordinary, justifiable and reasonable policing and security-related measures required in direct support to the RCMP-led security operation of a Major International Event held in Canada.

Results achieved

The negotiation and finalization of the contribution agreement with the province of Quebec supported and facilitated the work of the RCMP with the local jurisdictions.

Comments on variances

The  variance between the planned spending and actual  spending is a result of the following:

• a lower than expected estimate of costs from Quebec in support of the RCMP's operational plan in 2017-18 (contribution agreement)
• costs are being incurred in fiscal year 2018-19; and, contingency funding was not required.

Audits completed or planned

An audit by an independent auditor will be conducted in 2018-19 as this program only pays out actual costs following approval of the final audit report.

Evaluations completed or planned

An evaluation was conducted in 2017-18.

Engagement of applicants and recipients

Major International Events are eligible for financial assistance either through an automatic designation for pre-approved high profile events, or through a Letter of recommendation to the Prime Minister for all other Major International Events. Upon designation of an event, Public Safety Canada engages with the necessary local jurisdiction(s).

Total grants

Total contributions

17,064,241

7,674,200

7,674,200

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

17,064,241

7,674,200

7,674,200

Name of transfer payment program

Biology Casework Analysis (Voted)

Start date

2010-11

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Appropriated annually through the Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2014-15    

Strategic Outcome

A safe and resilient Canada

Link to the department's Program Alignment Architecture

1.3 Countering Crime
1.3.2 Law Enforcement Leadership
1.3.2.1 Serious and Organized Crime

Description

This program provides contributions to the governments of Ontario and Quebec, which operate forensic laboratories that undertake biological casework analysis for the purpose of criminal identification, and which provide crime scene DNA profiles to the National DNA Data Bank (NDDB).

Results achieved

Operational capacity to the provinces of Ontario and Quebec forensic laboratories for submission of forensic profiles by each province to the Crime Scene Index of the NDDB.

Comments on variances

No variance

Audits completed or planned

No audits were completed or planned during the reporting period.

Evaluations completed or planned

2018-19

Engagement of applicants and recipients

PS and RCMP engaged the governments of Ontario and Quebec through their cooperative participation in populating the Crime Scene Index of the NDDB.

Total grants

Total contributions

6,900,000

6,900,000

6,900,000

6,900,000

6,900,000

0

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

6,900,000

6,900,000

6,900,000

6,900,000

6,900,000

0

Name of transfer payment program

Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA) (Voted)

Start date

The DFAA program was established in 1970.  

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Appropriated annually through the Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

Terms and conditions were last amended in 2014-15.

Strategic Outcome

A safe and resilient Canada

Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture

1.4 Emergency Management
1.4.4 Emergency Recovery

Description

Public Safety Canada provides financial assistance to provincial and territorial governments through the Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA), in the event of a large-scale natural disaster where response and recovery costs exceed what individual provinces and territories could reasonably be expected to bear on their own. Following a natural disaster, an affected province or territory may make a request for federal financial assistance to the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada. If an Order in Council declaring the event to be of concern to the federal government and authorizing the Minister to provide financial assistance to the jurisdiction is approved, the Minister will inform the affected province or territory that federal financial assistance will be provided in accordance with the program's established guidelines. These guidelines include an established cost-sharing formula. This is not a program with repayable contributions.

Results achieved

The DFAA provides assistance to provincial and territorial governments related to the response and recovery costs in the event of natural disasters.  As the frequency and severity of natural disasters is increasing, there is a shift toward prevention/mitigation efforts to better inform decisions on disaster risk reduction and an all-hazards approach to prevention/mitigation efforts at all levels.

Comments on variances

$98,350,206 reprofiled to 2018-19 based on revised forecast payments to Provinces.

Audits completed or planned

No audits were completed or planned during the reporting period.

Evaluations completed or planned

No evaluation were completed or planned during the reporting period.

Engagement of applicants and recipients

In 2017-18, the DFAA provided assistance to respond to natural disasters for eight events across the country.
Given that natural disasters are more frequent and more severe, provinces and territories are encouraged to submit mitigation activities to help address the risk and cost of future disaster events.

Total grants

Total contributions

139,348,326

712,717,054

679,300,000

679,863,177

581,512,971

(97,787,029)

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

139,348,326

712,717,054

679,300,000

679,863,177

581,512,971

(97,787,029)

Name of transfer payment program

National Disaster Mitigation Program (NDMP) (Voted)

Start date

April 2015

End date

March 31, 2020

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Appropriated annually through the Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2015-16

Strategic Outcome

A safe and resilient Canada

Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture

1.4 Emergency Management
1.4.1 Emergency Prevention/Mitigation

Description

In recognition of increasing disaster risks and costs, Budget 2014 provided contribution funding of $183.8M million over five years to establish the NDMP as part of the Government's commitment to build safer and more resilient communities. The NDMP will address rising flood risks and costs, and build the foundation for informed mitigation investments that could reduce, or even negate, the effects of flood events.
The NDMP fills a critical gap in Canada's ability to effectively mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from, flood-related events by building a body of knowledge on flood risks in Canada, and investing in foundational flood mitigation activities. Knowledge that is up-to-date and accessible will not only help governments, communities and individuals to understand flood risks and employ effective mitigation strategies to reduce the impacts of flooding, but will also further discussions on developing a residential flood insurance market in Canada.

Results achieved

86 projects funded in 2017-18:
•26 additional communities are flood risk quantified;
•25 additional communities have relevant flood mapping;
•10 additional communities have risk-based mitigation plans; and
•25 additional communities have risk-based flood mitigation measures in place.

Comments on variances

There is a variance of $22,322,279 between planned and actual spending for 2017-18. This variance is due to amendments to the initial agreements requested by recipients due to projects delays.

Audits completed or planned

No audits were completed or planned during the reporting period.

Evaluations completed or planned

No evaluation were completed or planned during the reporting period.

Engagement of applicants and recipients

Regular engagement with provinces and territories via the Public Safety (PS) Regional Offices, Senior Officials Responsible for Emergency Management (SOREM), NDMP Working Group teleconferences, written correspondence, and the NDMP page on the PS Website.

Total grants

Total contributions

0

4,884,019

36,897,000

30,825,634

14,574,721

(22,322,279)

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

0

4,884,019

36,897,000

30,825,634

14,574,721

(22,322,279)

Name of transfer payment program

Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund (SAR NIF) (Voted)

Start date

1987

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Appropriated annually through the Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2009-10

Strategic Outcome

A safe and resilient Canada

Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture

1.4 Emergency Management
1.4.1 Emergency Prevention/Mitigation

Description

The SAR NIF provides eligible SAR partners with an independent source of funds to develop and advance initiatives that support the priorities of the National SAR Program. This program does not have a repayable contribution.

Results achieved

Funded projects supported Canadian search and rescue prevention and response capabilities. Projects helped with increased Canadian Search and Rescue awareness knowledge through the development and delivery of training programs, workshops and presentations. Some projects focused on SAR data management, distribution and reporting as well as on curriculum revision and development of software applications, etc.

Comments on variances

Within acceptable variance levels

Audits completed or planned

No audits were completed or planned during the reporting period.

Evaluations completed or planned

No evaluation were completed or planned during the reporting period.

Engagement of applicants and recipients

The Department presents ongoing and successful projects at the SARscene conference, and sets up booths at various outdoor shows and conferences throughout Canada.

Total grants

Total contributions

4,808,820

6,071,589

6,818,554

6,564,970

6,426,865

(391,689)

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

4,808,820

6,071,589

6,818,554

6,564,970

6,426,865

(391,689)

Name of transfer payment program

National Crime Prevention Strategy (NCPS)  (Voted)

Start date

1998-99

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Grant and Contribution

Type of appropriation

Appropriated annually through the Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

The terms and conditions were last approved by Treasury Board in 2008-09.

Strategic Outcome

A safe and resilient Canada

Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture

1.3 Countering Crime
1.3.1 Crime Prevention

Description

Crime prevention is a key component of the Government of Canada's approach to reducing crime. The program's goal is to reduce offending among those most at risk, such as children, youth and Indigenous Canadians who present various risk factors, and to prevent the commission of specific crimes such as youth violence, drug-related offences, and hate crimes. This program provides national leadership on the development of crime prevention strategies, policies and programs that are evidence-informed, responsive, and appropriate to community and regional needs. The program provides funding through time-limited grants and contributions to community-based organizations, other levels of government, and academia to support the implementation of targeted interventions and the dissemination of knowledge and practical tools. The program fosters increased coordination and integration of crime prevention policy and programs federally, and with the provinces and territories, as well as the identification of emerging priority issues and orientation of funding programs. The program also contributes to safer Canadian communities by fostering collaboration with other countries and supporting Public Safety Canada's international priorities and commitments.

Results achieved

The NCPS had 195 active agreements during 2017-18. The results achieved though the Performance Monitoring and Assessment Reports (PMARs) indicate that while projects are meeting their established targets, they did not hit the projected target.
Public Safety has received a low number of PMARs due to technical issues with the automated functionality of Public Safety Canada's Information Management System (PSIMS). The Department has acknowledged this concern and is currently piloting new methods to collect this information to increase the reliability and validity of the reporting.

Comments on variances

Within acceptable variance levels.

Audits completed or planned

No audits were completed or planned during the reporting period.

Evaluations completed or planned

The 2017-18 Evaluation of the National Crime Prevention Strategy (NCPS) was completed. This evaluation covered the five-year fiscal period from 2012-13 to 2016-17, the evaluation addressed both operational and strategic parts of the Strategy, including the four funds delivered through the Strategy. The evaluation assessed the Strategy's relevance and the performance, taking into account the organizational changes within Public Safety during the time period under review.

Engagement of applicants and recipients

The Department works closely with provinces and territories to identify targeted at-risk communities. The Department also supports external networks to facilitate the exchange of information between funding recipients implementing similar models or promising practices in different communities across the country.

Total grants

191,185

1,003,231

2,460,000

596,766

596,765

(1,863,235)

Total contributions

26,093,038

31,575,432

41,167,892

44,211,001

42,860,836

1,692,944

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

26,284,223

32,578,663

43,627,892

44,807,767

43,457,601

(170,291)

Name of transfer payment program

First Nations Policing Program (FNPP) (Voted)

Start date

1991-92

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Appropriated annually through the Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2017-18

Strategic Outcome

A safe and resilient Canada

Link to the department's Program Alignment Architecture

1.3 Countering Crime
1.3.2 Law Enforcement Leadership
1.3.2.3 Aboriginal Policing

Description

The program provides contribution funding to provinces and territories to support policing services that are professional, dedicated and responsive to the First Nation and Inuit communities they serve. The FNPP is delivered through contribution agreements among the federal government, provincial or territorial governments, and First Nations or Inuit communities. The Program conducts performance measurement activities to ensure that credible performance data is being collected to support effective program monitoring and evaluation activities. In addition, the FNPP provides broad policy advice and conducts relevant research on Indigenous policing and justice issues, and Indigenous self-government; engages stakeholders in developing policy options for improving public safety in First Nation and Inuit communities and for the renewal of the Program; and works collaboratively with other federal, provincial, and territorial partners in addressing diverse challenges in First Nation and Inuit communities.

Results achieved

Public Safety negotiated investments up to $189.2 million for FNPP over five years and ongoing, starting in 2018-19 in addition to Budget 2017 funding of $102 million. This funding will ensure that police service agreements are funded to support priorities such as officer safety, policing equipment, and salaries.

Comments on variances

The variance of $39,996,034 between planned and actual spending can be mainly attributed to the transfer of funding to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police through Supplementary Estimates.

Audits completed or planned

No audits were completed or planned during the reporting period.

Evaluations completed or planned

2014-15

Engagement of applicants and recipients

Regional Managers are responsible for reviewing the financial and non-financial (performance) aspects of an agreement and conduct regular on-site visits to the location of the recipient of an FNPP agreement. Site visits generally involve activity and results monitoring. Other initiatives include ongoing activities of a Stakeholder Panel, which meets twice a year to discuss issues related to the FNPP. The Department also supports training activities for Community Consultative Groups, which are advisory bodies that operate pursuant to Community Tripartite Agreements to assist in setting out community expectations for police.

Total grants

Total contributions

81,281,859

88,435,013

125,081,662

85,085,628

85,085,628

(39,996,034)

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

81,281,859

88,435,013

125,081,662

85,085,628

85,085,628

(39,996,034)

Name of transfer payment program

Canadian Red Cross  – British Columbia  (Voted)

Start date

2017-18

End date

2017-18

Type of transfer payment

Grant

Type of appropriation

One-time appropriation through the Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2017-18

Strategic Outcome

A safe and resilient Canada

Link to the department's Program Alignment Architecture

1.4 Emergency Management
1.4.3 Emergency Response

Description

In recognition of the severity of the 2017 wildfire season, on July 22, 2017, pursuant to discussions held at the Ad Hoc Cabinet Committee on Federal Recovery Efforts for 2017 British Columbia (BC) Wildfires, the Minister announced that the Government of Canada would provide a donation to the Canadian Red Cross (CRC) in an amount equal to the amount spent by the CRC on direct support to BC wildfire evacuees.  This funding is to help ensure that the CRC can continue to support evacuees as they begin the long process of recovery. Officials worked closely with the CRC and Emergency Management British Columbia to agree on the federal grant of $38,595,900.

Results achieved

The grant payment supported the CRC in its provision of upfront, real-time assistance and services to individuals, families and communities affected by the wildfires. CRC disaster management teams and trained volunteers provide services such as reception and information, registration and family reunification, emotional well-being support, lodging, first aid, and emergency supplies and clothing. The CRC also provides recovery assistance in the form of clean-up support, household repairs and furniture replacements, with the expected result that those affected may be able to begin returning to their pre-disaster state. Additionally, the CRC has a history of working with vulnerable populations in the context of disaster response, and is well positioned to ensure that gender-based considerations are factored into the BC wildfire response.

Comments on variances

One-time grant to the CRC in support of 2017 BC wildfire relief efforts.

Audits completed or planned

One-time grant. No planned audit.

Evaluations completed or planned

No evaluation were completed or planned during the reporting period.

Engagement of applicants and recipients

A one-time lump sum payment was made to the Canadian Red Cross on October 20, 2017, in support of wildfire relief efforts. The funding was used to assist those who had been impacted by the wildfire, including wildfire evacuees and vulnerable populations (e.g. uninsured, low income families, those whose homes have experienced major damage or have been destroyed).

Total grants

0

0

0

38,595,900

38,595,900

38,595,900

Total contributions

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

0

0

0

38,595,900

38,595,900

38,595,900

Internal Audit of Grants and Contributions

November 2017

Laser Audit of IT Asset Management

March 2018

Evaluation of the National Flagging System

Corrections- Community Safety

Completed

August 2017

Horizontal Evaluation of Canada's Cyber Security Strategy

Cyber Security – National Security

Completed

September 2017

Evaluation of the National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking

Serious and Organized Crime - Community Safety

Completed

December 2017

Evaluation of the Regional Resilience Assessment Program and the Virtual Risk Analysis Cell

Critical Infrastructure –National Security

Completed

January 2018

Evaluation of the Major International Events Security Cost Framework

Law Enforcement and Policing – Community Safety

In Progress

June 2018

Evaluation of the National Crime Prevention Strategy

Crime Prevention - Community Safety

In Progress

July 2018

Review of the National Office for Victims

Corrections -Community Safety

In Progress

June 2018

Matrimonial Real Property (Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada)

Crime Prevention - Community Safety

Completed

September 2017

National Anti-Drug Strategy (Justice Canada)

Crime Prevention - Community Safety

Completed

November 2017

Horizontal Coordination Function of the Family Violence Initiative (Public Health Agency of Canada)

Crime Prevention - Community Safety

Completed

August 2017

Canadian Police Arrangement and the International Police Peacekeeping (Global Affairs Canada)

Law Enforcement and Policing - Community Safety

In Progress

OAG Audit of Departmental Progress in Implementing Sustainable Development Strategies

Summary of Audit

This audit focused on whether the Department adequately applied the Cabinet Directive on the Environmental Assessment of Policy, Plan and Program Proposals; reported on the extent and results of their strategic environmental assessment practices, and met their commitments to strengthen these practices.

Public Safety Canada addressed the OAG's recommendation to ensure that it reports each year on the results of its strategic environmental assessment practices.

Link to Report and Department's response

http://www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/internet/English/parl_cesd_201710_04_e_42492.html#hd2a

Actions taken to address recommendations

To ensure that Public Safety Canada is compliant with and will adhere to the Cabinet Directive, as part of the 2017-18 DRR process, the Department reported on all completed preliminary assessments, as well as any strategic environmental assessments conducted during the reporting fiscal year.

By doing so, the Department was able to enhance its record-keeping to report on the results of its environmental assessment practices.

Public Safety Canada completed its obligations from this audit.

Title of Audit

OAG Audit of Adapting to the Impact of Climate Change

Summary of Audit

This audit focused on the extent to which federal organizations had made progress in adapting to climate change. The OAG examined federal leadership efforts and whether departments and agencies implemented the Federal Adaptation Policy Framework. The framework states that all federal departments and agencies must take action and consider climate change impacts in their programs, policies, and operations.

Public Safety Canada addressed the OAG's recommendation which stipulates that Departments/agencies should identify, assess, prioritize and address the climate change risks related to their areas of responsibility.

The final intended outcomes are:

• To ensure that the identification, assessment, prioritization and follow-up of climate change risks are documented and considered in decision-making processes and;
• Public Safety Canada will, as part of its Corporate Risk Profile exercise, identify and describe the controls or mitigation strategies in place to address the impacts of Climate Change on the organization and its mandate.

Link to Report and Department's response

http://www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/internet/English/parl_cesd_201710_02_e_42490.html

Actions taken to address recommendations

During the reporting period, Public Safety Canada reviewed its current risk identification process across the Department to assess the impact of climate change.

During the 2019-20 corporate risk identification process for Public Safety Canada, which will start in April 2018, the Department will review its climate change risks and controls in place to address these risks.

Addressing Drug-Impaired Driving in Canada

Lead department

Public Safety Canada (PS)

Federal partner departments

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Note: Other government departments (e.g., the Department of Justice) are supporting this federal initiative. However they are not captured in this Horizontal Initiative table, as they have not received funding through this specific initiative.

Non‑federal and non‑governmental partners

Not applicable

Start date of the horizontal initiative

April 1, 2017

End date of the horizontal initiative

March 31, 2022 

Description of the horizontal initiative

The objective of the horizontal initiative is to build law enforcement training capacity to enforce new and stronger laws related to drug-impaired driving.

The initiative is designed to follow through on the Government's key objectives of protecting public health, safety and security. More specifically, the initiative aims to protect public safety on roadways in Canada by equipping law enforcement with the tools, technology and training necessary to enforce the proposed new drug-impaired driving legislation, and by adding to this deterrence through research, public awareness and the development of evidence-based policies.

The federal partner organizations will establish and implement ongoing delivery of this initiative including policy and program development, research and data collection, national public education and awareness activities; and tracking and measurement.

Activities are organized by 5 key initiatives: (1) Policy and Program Development; (2) Capacity Building; (3) Training Development and Delivery; (4) Devices and Processing; and (5) Awareness Campaign.

Governance structures

Governance will be provided through an existing Federal/Provincial/Territorial (F/P/T) Assistant Deputy Minister level committee on crime prevention and policing to provide high level oversight and strategic direction on the implementation of activities; and a F/P/T working group, represented by public safety and transportation sector officials and police forces that is responsible for planning and implementing a national plan of resources to build law enforcement training capacity across Canada. The F/P/T Coordinating Committee of Senior Officials led by the Department of Justice is responsible for supporting and developing legal policy options for impaired driving.

Public Safety Canada's Drug Policy Development Division will assume a central coordinating role in tracking key project milestones and in reporting to federal Ministers.

The Government is committed to ongoing collaboration and consultation with provincial and territorial partners. In May 2016, the F/P/T Senior Officials Working Group on Cannabis Legalization and Regulation was struck, to enable F/P/T governments to exchange information on important issues about the legalization and regulation of cannabis throughout the consultation, design and implementation of the legislation, regulations, and non-regulatory activities. Supporting F/P/T working groups and committees have also been established to facilitate ongoing engagement in key priority areas, including drug-impaired driving. In addition, existing F/P/T bodies are also considering the implications of drug-impaired driving, including F/P/T Deputy Ministers Responsible for Justice and Public Safety.

Total federal funding allocated (from start to end date) (dollars)

$110,310,440 from FY 2017-18 to FY 2021-22
(including EBP, SSC, PWGSC, and Internal Services)
PS: $90,213,220
RCMP:$7,618,220
CBSA: $12,460,000

Total federal planned spending to date (dollars)

$20,484,756 (including EBP, SSC, PWGSC, and Internal Services)
PS: $16,741,220
RCMP: $1,993,536
CBSA: $1,750,000

Total federal actual spending to date (dollars)

$1,586,849 (including EBP, SSC, PWGSC, and Internal Services)
PS: $1,362,367
RCMP:$0
CBSA: $224,482

Date of last renewal of the horizontal initiative

Not applicable

Total federal funding allocated at the last renewal, and source of funding (dollars)

Not applicable

Additional federal funding received after the last renewal (dollars)

Not applicable

Funding contributed by non‑federal and non‑governmental partners (dollars)

Not applicable

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation

2022-23

Shared outcome of federal partner departments

Standardized data collection and reporting practices

Performance indicator(s)

1. % of P/Ts adopting new data collecting practices
2. % of standardized data metrics adopted by P/Ts
3. Completion of CBSA system updates to track DID entries

Target(s)

1. 100% of P/Ts adopt new data collection and reporting
2. 30% of all data metrics adopted by each P/T
3. 100% completion of system changes

Data source and frequency of monitoring and reporting

(a) and (b) P/T reports under the CPCSOC

(c) Quarterly reports from the Integrated Customs Enforcement System

Results

Public Safety Canada:

(a) & (b)

Contribution agreements with P/Ts are still being established. Dedicated funding to P/Ts for 2017-18, to bolster law enforcement training capacity to enforce new laws related to drug-impaired driving and to undertake standardized data collection and reporting practices, has been re-profiled to 2022-23.

In FY 2017-18, Public Safety Canada initiated consultations with each jurisdiction to identify gaps and develop strategic plans that meet their specific needs and the objectives of this horizontal initiative.  The application process was established.

Canada Border Service Agency:
(c) 50% of the changes to the CBSA's Integrated Customs    Enforcement System (ICES) to allow for recording and reporting on drug impaired driving incidents has been completed.  Full functionality is expected to be launched by October 2018.

Shared outcome of federal partner departments

Officers trained and equipped to enforce new legislation

Performance indicator(s)

1. % of frontline officers training in SFST, “Introduction to Drug-Impaired Driving”, and Oral Fluid Drug Screening Devices
2. # of Oral Fluid Drug Screening Devices deployed
3. # of officers trained as Drug Recognition Experts (DRE)
4. % of frontline officers satisfied with DRE training
5. # of border services officers trained

Target(s)

1. 33% of frontline officers trained in SFST, “Introduction to Drug-Impaired Driving” and Oral Fluid Drug Screening devices by end of Year 3
2. 1500 oral fluid drug screening devices rolled out over 3 years, beginning in major metropolitan centres
3. 130-150 new DREs trained in each year of the initiative
4. 80% of officers surveyed are satisfied with the training
5. 1,425 CBSA border service officers trained at land ports of entry by the end of 2021

Data source and frequency of monitoring and reporting

(a), (b), and (c) - P/T reports as per contribution agreements (CPCSOC)
(d) At end of training sessions conducted by P/Ts or federal partners, a survey will measure satisfaction with the training
(e) CBSA Annual Training Report

Results

PS:

1. New “Introduction to Drug-Impaired Driving” course has been added to the Standard Field Sobriety Testing curriculum and has been part of the course since December 2017. (RCMP & PS)
2. Oral fluid drug screening devices could not be authorized for use in Canada until Bill C-46 An Act to Amend the Criminal Code (offences relating to conveyances and to make consequential amendments to other Acts) received royal assent, which occurred in June 2018, after this reporting period.
   
   Prior to the passage of this enabling legislation, Public Safety Canada supported a pilot project to test oral fluid devices with participation from seven law enforcement agencies across Canada. The objective of this pilot was to examine device use in the Canadian climate, within law enforcement practices, to inform training and standard operating procedures for device use and identify possible elements for inclusion as standards for the devices.
   
   The Drugs and Driving Committee (DDC) of the Canadian Society of Forensic Science (CSFS) developed Drug Screening Equipment Oral Fluid Standards and Evaluation Procedures, published on November 1, 2017.  Manufacturers were invited to submit devices for evaluation. Devices that meet all evaluation criteria are forwarded for testing to the National Research Council which was engaged by Public Safety to serve as a testing facility employing ISO standards.
   
   Once drug screening equipment is deemed to meet all standards, the DDC makes a recommendation for approval to the Attorney General of Canada (AG). Public Safety is not involved in selection, testing or approval of drug screeners.  For this reporting period, no drug screener had been approved.
   
   
3. As part of this approved funding request, provinces and territories will be able to access up to $81 million, over 5 years, for law enforcement training, human resources to build capacity, and new technology to enforce drug-impaired driving. PS committed to implementing multi-year contribution agreements, over 5 fiscal years, with all provinces and territories to support their efforts to respond drug-impaired driving. It was determined, in consultation with jurisdictions, that provinces and territories would not have sufficient time to spend the funding for fiscal year 2018-2019. Therefore, in order to fulfill the 5 year commitment to support provinces and territories with adequate law enforcement capacity proposed under Bill C-46, PS requested that funding ($15.1 million) received for 2017-2018 be re-profiled to fiscal year 2022-2023.
   
   RCMP:
   
   
4. This performance indicator has not yet been measured as the implementation of multi-year contribution agreements, over 5 fiscal years, with all provinces and territories to support their efforts to respond to drug-impaired driving are not yet in place. As such, the % of frontline officers satisfied with the training is TBD. Training consists of two parts: 1) a 10-day classroom portion; and 2) a 4-5 day field certification event. Provinces are responsible for the classroom portion of training and will be engaged to determine a level of satisfaction. The National Coordinating Office is in the process of updating its satisfaction survey to accurately capture data related to course satisfaction. 
   
   CBSA:
   
   
5. 22 employees received end-users training as a first step in becoming CBSA trainers.

Shared outcome of federal partner departments

Well-informed public on the risks, dangers and consequences associated with drug-impaired driving (i.e., deterrent effect)

Performance indicator(s)

1. Campaign Objectives – Awareness, attitudes and behaviours
2. Web traffic on Canada.ca/Cannabis DID Page
3. Number of impressions on unpaid PS social media platforms
4. Uptake of downloadable campaign media resources (including posters, downloads, factsheets)
5. Number of impressions from earned media activities, such as distribution of pre-written print articles distributed to community newspapers
6. Number of digital views

Target(s)

(a) Reduce number of Canadians who believe driving under the influence of cannabis is acceptable by 5%

(a) Reduce the percentage of Canadians who say they would be likely to accept a ride from someone under the influence of cannabis in the future by 5%

(b) Increase of 10,000 video views above the baseline by end of year 1

(c) Increase 300K impressions above the baseline over a 3 month period

(d) Increase of 5,000 resources distributed and downloaded by the target audience by the end of year one

(e) Achieve 2.5 million impressions of prewritten print articles by the end of year 1

(f) Achieve 10,000 video views by end of year 1

Data source and frequency of monitoring and reporting

1. PS Canada will undertake baseline research and subsequent tracking surveys
2. Canada.ca web analytics
3. Twitter analytics
4. Tracking of web downloads using Canada.ca analytics and distribution records
5. Earned media analytics via Fifth Story
6. YouTube/Twitter/Facebook Analytics

Results

PS:

1. Tracking survey of the baseline research to be completed year 3 (2019-20)
2. 15,000 video views achieved on Canada.ca/DontDriveHigh
3. In November 2017, unpaid Facebook and Twitter posts generated 70,576 impressions. Over the next three months, the pages generated 404,975 impressions – an increase of 334,399 impressions.
4. N/A – the final campaign and media strategy did not include promotion of new campaign resources as a suitable tactic for this target audience so they were not developed.
5. In 2017-18, Fifth Story articles generated 2,640,655 impressions in English and French.

A total of 4,738,486 complete video views achieved during the Don't Drive High advertising campaign (Nov 2017 – March 2018). YouTube generated 3,496,390 paid video views and 1,242,096 on Facebook.

Shared outcome of federal partner departments

Reduced number of drug-impaired drivers, creating safer roads in Canada

Performance indicator(s)

1. Trends in the % of respondents to the Canadian Cannabis Survey (and other emerging surveys ) who consumed cannabis and drove
2. Trends in the % of respondents to the Canadian Cannabis Survey (and other emerging surveys) who were passengers of drivers who consumed cannabis
3. % of fatal accidents with drivers who test positive for any drug
4. % of injuries from accidents where drivers test positive for drugs
5. # of referrals by CBSA to police of jurisdiction

Target(s)

1. 10% reduction below adjusted baseline in survey respondents who consumed a drug and drove
2. 10% reduction below adjusted baseline in survey respondents  who were passengers of drivers who consumed drugs
3. 10% reduction below adjusted baseline in number of fatal accidents with drivers who test positive for any drug
4. 10% reduction below adjusted baseline in number of injuries from accidents where drivers test positive for any drug
5. 10% increase above adjusted baseline by 2021 (adjusted baseline to be established by year 2020)

Data source and frequency of monitoring and reporting

(a) and (b) Responses to Canadian Cannabis Survey, as well as emerging surveys such as EKOS, the Canadian Automobile Association and Mothers Against Drunk Driving

(c) and (d) Statistics on fatal accidents and injuries obtained from the Traffic Incident Research Facility

(e) CBSA Annual Report and ad-hoc reports as required

Results

PS:
According to the Canadian Cannabis Survey the baseline data indicates:

(a) Among respondents who had used cannabis for non-medical purposes in the past 12 months, 39% reported that they had driven within two hours of using cannabis.

(b) 39% of all respondents (both cannabis and non-cannabis users), reported having been a passenger in a vehicle driven by someone who had used cannabis within the previous two hours.

(c) & (d)

Not applicable this Fiscal Year (2017-18)

CBSA:
(e)
Once CBSA border service officers are trained in detecting drug impaired driving and changes are made to ICES to allow for the recording and reporting of these incidences, statistics will be available on drivers who are referred to the police agency of jurisdiction.

Expected outcome of non‑federal and non‑governmental partners

Not applicable

Name of theme

Not applicable

Performance highlights

The 2017-18 fiscal year marks the first fiscal year of implementation for the Addressing Drug Impaired Driving in Canada Initiative. For the first half of the year, activity focused on policy development.

On April 13, 2017, the Government introduced Bill C-46 [An Act to Amend the Criminal Code (offences relating to conveyances) and to make consequential amendments to other Acts] in Parliament.

The overall operating environment focused on identifying gaps and risks related to enforcement of the proposed Cannabis and DID legislation, and ensuring that the right capacity, baseline knowledge and awareness were in place to increase the readiness of law enforcement to respond to anticipated drug-impaired drivers on the road following Royal Assent of the Cannabis Act.

Provinces and territories stated working on their applications for contribution agreement funding. Accessing funding for 2017-18 was not an option as jurisdictions were not prepared to begin training activities, as essentially they would have had only three months available to complete training activities calculated for completion over a twelve month period. The new oral fluid drug screener roll-out required a rigorous testing process and no drug screener had been approved by the Attorney General of Canada for use by law enforcement.

The RCMP has advanced efforts to develop, update and ramp-up training for law enforcement across Canada in relation to the legalization of cannabis, including the curricula for Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, DRE training, and other police training.

In addition, the RCMP continues to raise awareness among Canadian youth on the dangers of impaired driving, including as a result of cannabis and other drug use, through direct outreach and the provision of awareness products.

As a result of programming delays and re-profiled funding, the funding received through this initiative was not spent by the RCMP on its DID-related activities in FY 2017-18. Initiatives to advance work related to drug-impaired driving that were conducted by the RCMP in FY 2017-18, and which are being reported on in this document, were funded using the RCMP's A-base. This funding has been used to train and certify Drug Recognition Experts to the standards of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, as well as to manage and administer the RCMP Drug Evaluation and Classification Program (DECP) since 2003. Going forward, the RCMP will utilize funding received through this initiative on incremental DID-related activities and initiatives.

The CBSA undertook a policy review and amendments, as well as new policy and procedures, were drafted relating to detecting drug impaired driving at the land border port of entry.  

Twenty-two CBSA officers undertook initial training by the RCMP and were certified in Standard Field Sobriety Testing (SFST); and a battery of coordination tests to detect impaired driving.  These 22 officers will complete a train the trainer course in September 2018, in order to become certified to train CBSA officers nationally.

Training material provided by the RCMP was reviewed to ensure CBSA's mandate was adequately reflected. Work is ongoing on refining the training to ensure it meets the mandate of the CBSA.

Changes to the CBSA's Integrated Customs Enforcement System (ICES) to allow for recording and reporting on drug impaired driving incidents was initiated.  Full functionality is expected to be launched by October 2018.

Contact information

Vesna Knezevic
Manager, Cannabis and Drug Impaired Driving
Drug Policy Development Division
Vesna.Knezevic@canada.ca
613-949-3173