Sustainable Development Action Plan for 2011-2014

Appendix 1: Definitions of Terminology and Acronyms

Terminology

This symbol indicates that the activity directly supports the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy of the Government of Canada.

Long-term outcome - A high-level statement about the desired results of our actions towards sustainable development.

Goal - A statement indicating a desired result that is long-term and strategic, and achievable within a 15-year period (i.e., over the span of five three-year strategies). It focuses on key priorities and is related to those areas where the CRA can make the biggest difference towards sustainable development.

Objective - A clear statement that subdivides a goal into focus areas. With a time horizon of ten years or more, it will span two or more strategies.

Target - A statement that subdivides an objective into specific commitments. It is SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, results-oriented, and time bound), is usually achievable within a three-year period, and will lead towards achieving objectives.

Activity - A short-term action that, in combination with other activities, will lead to achieving a target.

Activity output - The result of an activity, which is often a document or service provided.

Performance measure - A qualitative or quantitative measurement that determines whether or not a target has been met.

Accountability (OPI/OCI/Partner) - Indicates who is responsible for completing the activity. The group listed first in the "Accountability" column of the Action Plan is designated as the Office of Primary Interest (OPI). The group listed second in the column is designated as the Office of Collaborating Interest (OCI). The group listed third in the column is designated as a partner. The OPIs are responsible for taking the lead in implementing the activity, and are fully accountable for its completion. The OCIs are accountable for providing support to the OPI to complete the activity, while the OPI will approach the partner for input.

Acronyms

ABSB - Assessment and Benefit Services Branch

ABSB (BRD) - Assessment and Benefit Services Branch (Business Returns Directorate)

ABSB (IRD) - Assessment and Benefit Services Branch (Individual Returns Directorate)

CAEB - Corporate Audit and Evaluation Branch

CPB - Compliance Programs Branch

EKOS - Research Associates Inc.

F&A (AD) - Finance and Administration Branch (Administration Directorate)

F&A (FAD) - Finance and Administration Branch (Financial Administration Directorate)

F&A (RMD) - Finance and Administration Branch (Resource Management Directorate)

F&A (RPSID) - Finance and Administration Branch (Real Property and Service Integration Directorate)

F&A (SD) - Finance and Administration Branch (Sustainable Development)

F&A (SMPSD) - Finance and Administration Branch (Strategic Management and Program Support Directorate)

FTE - Full-time equivalent employee

HRB - Human Resources Branch

HRB (TLD) - Human Resources Branch (Training and Learning Directorate)

HRB (WRCD) - Human Resources Branch (Workplace Relations and Compensation Directorate)

ITB - Information Technology Branch

LPRAB - Legislative Policy and Regulatory Affairs Branch

PAB (ATIPD) - Public Affairs Branch (Access to Information and Privacy Directorate)

PAB (EPMD) - Public Affairs Branch (Electronic and Print Media Directorate)

PAB (POREAD) - Public Affairs Branch (Public Opinion Research and Environmental Analysis Division)

PAB (PSD) - Public Affairs Branch (Policies and Standards Directorate)

PWGSC - Public Works and Government Services Canada

SD Network - Sustainable Development Network (a committee with representation from all branches and regions)

SIB - Strategy and Integration Branch

TSDMB - Taxpayer Services and Debt Management Branch

Date modified:

2011-06-15