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Sustainable Development Action Plan for 2011-2014 Next page Previous page Theme: environmental sustainability Goal 1: Minimize the impact of our operations on the natural environment (land, air, and water) Objective 1.1: Reduce and manage solid waste Long-term outcome: Zero waste to landfill Target and measure Activity Output Accountability (OPI/OCI/Partner) Target 1.1.1: By March 31, 2014, CRA will have the No Waste program in 100% of facilities Measure: Percentage of facilities with the No Waste program 1.1.1.1 Implement the No Waste program in additional facilities (Annual) No Waste program in additional facilities F&A (SD)/ SD Network/ F&A (RPSID) 1.1.1.2 Develop and promote a CRA Composting Implementation Guide (2013) Guide and promotion activities F&A (SD)/ SD Network/- 1.1.1.3 [Footnote 2]Develop and promote a CRA Green Office and Meeting Guide [Footnote 3] (Annual) Guide and promotion activities F&A (SD)/ SD Network/- Target 1.1.2: By March 31, 2014, CRA will have battery recycling programs in 100% of facilities Measure: Percentage of facilities with battery recycling programs; Quantity of batteries recycled 1.1.2.1 Implement battery recycling programs in additional facilities (Annual) Battery recycling programs in additional facilities F&A (SD)/ SD Network/ F&A (RPSID) Target 1.1.3: By March 31, 2014, CRA will reuse or recycle all surplus electronic and electrical equipment (EEE) in an environmentally sound and secure manner Measure: Percentage of facilities with implemented EEE disposal plans 1.1.3.1 Establish a national implementation plan for the disposal of all surplus EEE (2012) National EEE disposal implementation plan F&A (AD)/ F&A (SD)/ ITB 1.1.3.2 Implement surplus EEE disposal programs in facilities (Annual) Facilities with EEE disposal programs F&A (AD)/ ITB, SD Network/- 1.1.3.3 Establish a methodology to track and report on surplus EEE disposal (2013) EEE disposal report F&A (AD)/ ITB/- Target 1.1.4: By March 31, 2013, CRA will achieve an 8:1 average ratio of employees to printing units where building occupancy levels, security considerations, and space configuration allow Measure: Employees to printing units ratio 1.1.4.1 Develop and implement a national printing device consolidation initiative to reduce the number of printing units (2012) Printing device consolidation initiative implemented F&A (AD)/ ITB, F&A (SD)/ SD Network 1.1.4.2 Develop/modify policy instruments to support the national printing device consolidation initiative (Annual) Developed/modified policy instruments F&A (AD)/ ITB/ F&A (SD) 1.1.4.3 Develop a national inventory of printing units (Annual) Inventory of printing units F&A (AD)/ ITB/ F&A (SD) Objective 1.2: Increase green procurement Long-term outcome: 100% green procurement Targets and measure Activity Output Accountability (OPI/OCI/Partner) Target 1.2.1: By March 31, 2014, 10% of CRA spending on products and services will be green procurement Measure: Percentage of annual green procurement spending on products and services 1.2.1.1 Include SD clauses and environmental specifications in all new contractual arrangements valued over $1M (Annual) Contractual arrangements with SD clauses and environmental specifications F&A (AD)/ F&A (SD)/- 1.2.1.2 Include green procurement criteria in all new publication contractual arrangements (Annual) Green publications PAB (EPMD)/ F&A (AD)/ F&A (SD) 1.2.1.3 Ensure all procurement officers with procurement authority have received green procurement training (Annual) Green procurement training report F&A (AD)/ F&A (SD)/- 1.2.1.4 Include environmental measures in the performance agreements or expectations of all managers and functional heads of procurement and materiel management (Annual) Performance agreements with environmental measures F&A (AD)/ F&A (SD)/- 1.2.1.5 Ensure 75% of procurement management processes and controls include environmental considerations based on PWGSC Guideline [Footnote 4] (2014) Procurement processes and controls with environmental considerations F&A (AD)/ F&A (SD)/- Objective 1.3: Reduce paper consumption Long-term outcome: Paperless options for all CRA internal and external programs Target and measure Activity Output Accountability (OPI/OCI/Partner) Target 1.3.1: By March 31, 2014, CRA will reduce office paper use per full-time equivalent (FTE) by 28% [Footnote 5] from baseline year 2005-2006 Measure: Percentage reduction of office paper purchased per FTE from baseline year 1.3.1.1 Coordinate a national paper reduction campaign (Annual) Paper reduction campaign F&A (SD)/ SD Network/- 1.3.1.2 Implement paper reduction initiatives from the 2008 Agency Paper Use Scan [Footnote 6], as feasible (2013) Paper reduction initiatives F&A (SD)/ Branches, Directorates /- 1.3.1.3 Revise the procedures for processing Access to Information Act and Privacy Act (ATIP) requests to reduce paper use requirements and realize efficiencies (2014) Revised ATIP procedures PAB (ATIPD)/ F&A (SD)/- 1.3.1.4 Convert internal forms to Intra-form [Footnote 7] format (Annual) Intra-forms PAB (PSD)/ F&A (SD), SD Network/- Target 1.3.2: By March 31, 2014, CRA will reduce the paper used for external publications by 10% from baseline year 2008-2009 Measure: Percentage reduction of paper used for external publications 1.3.2.1 Measure paper used for external publications (Annual) External publications paper use report PAB (EPMD)/ F&A (SD)/- 1.3.2.2 Include paper reduction initiatives in the Agency Publication Plan (APP) process (Annual) APP paper reduction initiative report PAB (EPMD)/ F&A (SD)/ ABSB (IRD, BRD), HRB (WRCD) 1.3.2.3 Introduce/update SD criteria in the CRA Publishing Policy and establish Agency external paper [Footnote 8] reduction directive and guidelines (2014) Updated policy, directive and guidelines PAB (EPMD)/ F&A (SD)/- Objective 1.4: Reduce GHG emissions Long-term outcome: Carbon neutral operations Target and measure Activity Outputs Accountability (OPI/OCI/Partner) Target 1.4.1: By March 31, 2014, CRA will reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from fleet vehicles by 5% from baseline year 2005-2006 [Footnote 9] Measure: Percentage reduction of GHG emissions from fleet 1.4.1.1 Ensure all vehicles purchased are right-sized and most fuel efficient in class based on operational requirements [Footnote 10] (Annual) Right-sized and most fuel efficient in class vehicles purchased F&A (AD)/F&A (SD)/- 1.4.1.2 Review and improve the measures to rationalize, rejuvenate and right-size CRA fleet within the fleet management policy instruments and processes (2013) Updated measures F&A (AD)/ F&A (SD)/ Regional fleet managers 1.4.1.3 Promote fleet management training initiatives to fleet managers and drivers (2012) Promotion activities F&A (AD)/ Regional fleet managers, F&A (SD)/- Target 1.4.2: By March 31, 2014, CRA will achieve a 5% shift towards sustainable travel options for business and commuter travel from baseline year 2007 Measure: Percentage shift in the use of sustainable travel options 1.4.2.1 Introduce/update SD criteria in policy instruments and processes related to business and commuter travel during regular review cycles (Annual) Updated policy instruments and processes F&A (FAD, RPSID, AD), HRB/ F&A (SD)/- 1.4.2.2 Promote sustainable business travel options (Annual) Promotion activities F&A (FAD, AD)/ F&A (SD), SD Network/- 1.4.2.3 Inform employees of sustainable commuting options (Annual) Commuting information F&A (SD)/ SD Network/- 1.4.2.4 Introduce/update SD criteria in facility site selection and leasing processes (2014) Updated site selection and lease processes F&A (RPSID)/ F&A (SD)/- 1.4.2.5 Prepare recommendations report for realizing efficiencies from alternative work arrangements (2013) Recommendations report F&A (SD)/ F&A (RPSID)/- 1.4.2.6 Reduce the CRA real property footprint through alternative work arrangements (2014) Reduced accommodation requirements SD Network/ F&A (RPSID)/- Target 1.4.3: By March 31, 2014, CRA will reduce energy use from office equipment by 20% in selected facilities from baseline year 2009-2010 and reduce energy use in data centres Measure: Percentage reduction in energy use in selected CRA facilities and in data centres 1.4.3.1 Promote energy conservation best practices (Annual) Promotion activities F&A (SD)/ SD Network/- 1.4.3.2 Measure energy use from office equipment in selected facilities (2014) Energy use report F&A (SD, RPSID)/-/- 1.4.3.3 Implement energy conservation initiatives in CRA data centres (2014) Energy conservation initiatives ITB/ F&A (SD, RPSID)/- Objective 1.5: Comply with federal regulations Long-term outcome: Zero pollution Target and measure Activity Output Accountability (OPI/OCI/Partner) Target 1.5.1: By March 31, 2014 CRA will improve the management of halocarbon containing equipment [Footnote 11] and petroleum storage tank systems to minimize environmental impacts Measure: Percentage of CRA facilities with up-to-date halocarbon and petroleum storage tank system inventories; Number and amount of halocarbon releases 1.5.1.1 Maintain an up-to-date CRA national halocarbon inventory (Annual) Completed national halocarbon inventory F&A (SD)/ SD Network/- 1.5.1.2 Develop halocarbon product replacement plans to replace/eliminate outdated systems (2014) Product replacement plans F&A (SD)/ SD Network/- 1.5.1.3 Maintain an up-to-date CRA petroleum storage tank system [Footnote 12] inventory (Annual) Petroleum storage tank system inventory F&A (SD)/ ITB/- 1.5.1.4 Conduct reviews to ensure that the CRA petroleum storage tank systems comply with Federal regulations (2013) Federal regulations compliance F&A (SD)/ ITB/- Footnotes Footnotes Footnote_ftn2 This commitment contributes to the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy and has mandatory annual accountability requirements in CRA Report on Plans and Priorities and Departmental Performance Report. ...

She offered the following questions for consideration: What is the most important thing that was discussed (or not discussed) yesterday? ... There was a substantive discussion about the working group’s current priorities and ultimately, the ACCS agreed this working group would narrow its focus to the following two key issues: Review of the charities registration process, including a consideration for consultations with the sector Review of ACCS Reports #1, 2, and 3 to seek greater clarity on the status of these items from the CRA Transparency and data related to other qualified donees and non-profit organizations working group (TDWG) Exercise Kevin McCort provided an update on the group’s work to date on the following topics: other qualified donees; taxonomy of language around charities and non-profit organizations; T3010 form, Registered Charity Information Return, and T1044; and, Non-Profit Organization Information Return. Kevin raised the following questions for consideration: How can an effort for greater data collection and accuracy through the required T3010 and T1044 forms be significantly advanced when long term structural issues prevent timely, critical improvements? ...

If a share is acquired for consideration other than cash or warrants, the cost amount of the share is the fair market value of the consideration surrendered for the share itself, net of brokerage or similar charges. 14. ... For 1987 and subsequent taxation years, a claimant will have to take into consideration any carry-forward of unused credits and any recaptures of credits previously received. 20. ...

Observations In reviewing the receipt and handling of the ITQ responses, no fairness considerations were identified by the Fairness Monitor. ... Concurrent to the conduct of the one-on-one meetings, CRA continued to refine its requirements in updates to the preliminary Statement of Work, in consideration of the findings from these sessions. ...

Therefore, where the consideration for a supply was excluded from the calculation of financial revenue described above in paragraphs 16 to 26, it would still be included in the calculation of total revenue for purposes of the de minimis threshold test in paragraph 149(1)(b). ... However, when calculating total revenue under clause 149(1)(b)(i)(B), it is the CRA's position that the actual consideration paid or payable for supplies between closely related persons, and not the deemed amount of zero, should be included. For further information on the election for nil consideration, refer to GST/HST Memorandum 14.5, Election for Nil Consideration. 30. ...

The SCC then went on to consider whether or not the payments by the Province to the City were consideration for any supply. ... In conclusion, the SCC sets out a logical approach to determine when a transfer payment is consideration for a supply for purposes of the Act. ... If there is a supply, one must then determine whether the payments are consideration for the supply. ...

GST/HST applies on the total consideration payable for taxable supplies. ... The basis for calculating the consideration may vary. For example, consideration may be a specific amount per month, an amount calculated according to the number of transactions, or a combination of these two methods. The method of calculating the consideration will not affect the tax status of a supply. ...

The charge for the ferry flight is additional consideration that is payable for the passenger transportation service and on which the 5% GST is payable. ... When these charges are passed onto the third-party charterers, they are part of the consideration payable for the passenger transportation service. ... The charges for the ferry flights and crew costs would therefore form part of the consideration payable for the passenger transportation service. ...

Therefore, where the consideration for a supply was excluded from the calculation of financial revenue described above in paragraphs 16 to 26, it would still be included in the calculation of total revenue for purposes of the de minimis threshold test in paragraph 149(1)(b). ... However, when calculating total revenue under clause 149(1)(b)(i)(B), it is the CRA's position that the actual consideration paid or payable for supplies between closely related persons, and not the deemed amount of zero, should be included. For further information on the election for nil consideration, refer to GST/HST Memorandum 14.5, Election for Nil Consideration. 30. ...

RC4087 Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (CCRA) Return to RC4087 main document GOAL 1: PREPARE MANAGERS TO CONTRIBUTE TO SD SD Issue: commitment to SD Guiding Principles: leadership and integrated decision-making Objectives Action Plan Commitments Target Date Scope of Application Performance Measures Accountability/ Partnership (OPI/OCI/Partner) 1.1 demonstrate leadership and commitment to SD 1.1.1 recognize SD as a corporate value March 31, 2002 CCRA-wide corporate values CAB /-/- 1.1.2 finalize the SD policy March 31, 2002 CCRA-wide SD policy FAB/branches, regions /- 1.1.3 fully integrate SD into the business planning and reporting processes to support the horizontal nature of SD March 31, 2003 CCRA-wide Corporate Business Plan branch business plans annual performance report CAB/branches/- 1.1.4 link our commitment to SD with appropriate messages in the CCRA Leadership Program April 1, 2001 CCRA-wide enhanced Leadership Program HRB/-/- 1.2 increase practice of balanced decision-making related to programs, policies, and operations 1.2.1 develop and implement guidelines for integrating SD into new business plans and proposals to ensure that all aspects of SD are considered March 31, 2002 CCRA-wide guidelines FAB/branches, regions/- Legend: CAB Corporate Affairs Branch FAB Finance and Administration Branch HRB Human Resources Branch SD Issue: engage and support managers and employees Guiding Principle: informed decision-making Objectives Action Plan Commitments Target Date Scope of Application Performance Measures Accountability/ Partnership (OPI/OCI/Partner) 1.3 raise the level of SD awareness; increase SD skills and knowledge 1.3.1 develop/implement a SD learning strategy for management March 31, 2002 CCRA-wide learning strategy HRB/FAB/- 1.3.2 review ongoing learning programs to identify SD awareness/training opportunities March 31, 2003 CCRA-wide results of reviews increase in number of training programs that include SD awareness training HRB (Employee Services)/-/- 1.3.3 provide managers with guidance material to support environmental stewardship and compliance March 31, 2002 CCRA-wide guidance for managers FAB/branches, regions /- Legend: HRB Human Resources Branch FAB Finance and Administration Branch SD Issue: strengthen management systems Guiding Principle: results based approach Objectives Action Plan Commitments Target Date Scope of Application Performance Measures Accountability/ Partnership (OPI/OCI/Partner) 1.4 measure, monitor, and promote continuous improvement 1.4.1 integrate SD considerations into key corporate management tools March 31, 2002 CCRA-wide SD integrated into: balanced scorecard risk management policy quality service initiative CAB/-/- 1.4.2 perform periodic reviews of SD Strategy implementation and report findings to senior management in conjunction with regular audit program To be determined in conjunction with annual audit agenda CCRA-wide audits CAB/branches, regions/- 1.4.3 conduct a management review of the SD Strategy 2001-04 and update the SD Strategy for 2004-2007 December 31, 2003 CCRA-wide management review of SD Strategy 2001-04 SD Strategy update for 2004-07 CAB/FAB/- FAB/ branches, regions/stakeholders 1.4.4 close significant gaps in the management and control system for the SD Strategy, in particular, documenting procedures and implementing a process for non-conformance and corrective action March 31, 2002 CCRA-wide documentation audit FAB/branches, region/- Legend: CAB Corporate Affairs Branch FAB Finance and Administration Branch GOAL 2: ENABLE EMPLOYEES TO CONTRIBUTE TO SD SD Issue: commitment to SD Guiding Principle: leadership Objectives Action Plan Commitments Target Date Scope of Application Performance Measures Accountability/ Partnership (OPI/OCI/Partner) 2.1 demonstrate leadership and commitment to SD 2.1.1 create opportunities for employees to pledge commitment to SD Commencing April 1, 2001 CCRA-wide employee commitment FAB/ branches, regions/- Legend: FAB Finance and Administration Branch SD Issue: engage and support managers and employees Guiding Principle: informed decision-making Objectives Action Plan Commitments Target Date Scope of Application Performance Measures Accountability/ Partnership (OPI/OCI/Partner) 2.2 raise the level of SD awareness; increase SD skills and knowledge 2.2.1 create and maintain opportunity for employees to share SD success stories, initiatives, and comments Commencing April 1, 2001 CCRA-wide increase in number of opportunities for exchange of information FAB/CB/- 2.2.2 provide employees with guidance material to help support environmental stewardship initiatives March 31, 2002 CCRA-wide guidance material FAB/-/- 2.2.3 encourage participation in CCRA-endorsed SD initiatives, such as the annual commuter challenge Ongoing CCRA-wide increased level of participation FAB/branches, regions/other government departments Legend: CB Communication Branch FAB Finance and Administration Branch GOAL 3: GREEN OPERATIONS TO CONTRIBUTE TO SD SD Issue: commitment to SD Guiding Principles: leadership and integrated decision-making Objectives Action Plan Commitments Target Date Scope of Application Performance Measures Accountability/ Partnership (OPI/OCI/Partner) 3.1 demonstrate leadership and commitment to SD by continuing to develop and implement an environmental management system that conforms with the ISO 14001 model 3.1.1 finalize CCRA environmental policy November 30, 2001 CCRA-wide policy approval FAB/branches, regions/- 3.1.2 develop environmental management programs (EMPs) for all identified environmental aspects:- procurement- paper- solid waste management- land use management- energy- water quality and conservation- fleet- ozone depleting substances (ODS) March 31, 2002 CCRA-wide number of EMPs prepared FAB/branches, regions /- 3.1.3 fully implement all elements of a performance measurement framework for:- storage tanks- ODS management March 31, 2002 March 31, 2002 CCRA-owned facilities CCRA-owned facilities and CCRA-owned halon systems in leased facilities performance measurement framework and documentation FAB (RPSDD)/regions/ PWGSC or other service provider 3.2 increase practice of integrated decision-making related to programs, policies, and operations 3.2.1 develop and pilot the use of SD guidelines for integrating SD into the development of operational resource proposals to ensure all aspects of SD are considered March 31, 2003 FAB (RPSDD) and regions guidelines results of pilot FAB (RPSDD)/regions / Legend: FAB Finance and Administration Branch SD Issue: strengthen management systems Guiding Principle: results based approach Objectives Action Plan Commitments Target Date Scope of Application Performance Measures Accountability/ Partnership (OPI/OCI/Partner) 3.3 measure, monitor, and promote continuous improvement 3.3.1 develop/refine appropriate administrative systems to track performance on environmental and SD commitments March 31, 2003 CCRA-wide corporate administrative system and/or other administrative systems for tracking performance and commitments FAB/ITB/ Legend: FAB Finance and Administration Branch SD Issue: enhance partnerships Guiding Principle: cooperation Objectives Action Plan Commitments Target Date Scope of Application Performance Measures Accountability/ Partnership (OPI/OCI/Partner) 3.4 enhance or develop new partnerships to support shared SD objectives 3.4.1 continue participation in interdepartmental committees, working groups, and initiatives related to the environment and SD Ongoing Headquarters participation in interdepartmental committees, etc. FAB/branches/other government departments Legend: FAB Finance and Administration Branch SD Issue: reduce impacts on the environment Guiding Principles: environmental compliance and stewardship Objectives Action Plan Commitments Target Date Scope of Application Performance Measures Accountability/ Partnership (OPI/OCI/Partner) 3.5 meet or exceed federal environmental legislation and regulations, and implement best management practices for environmental issues 3.5.1 procurement 3.5.1.1 review/assess current Materiel Management Certification courses for green content March 31, 2002 CCRA-wide assessment report FAB (MMD)/-/- 3.5.1.2 pilot green procurement training program with Headquarters' procurement officers; share results of pilot with others March 31, 2002 Headquarters number and percentage of purchasing officers having received green training FAB (MMD)/-/- 3.5.1.3 introduce environmental specifications into National Individual Standing Offers (NISOs) March 31, 2002 CCRA-wide number of NISOs with environmental specifications number of call-ups against NISOs FAB (MMD)/-/- 3.5.1.4 increase the number of clauses that give consideration to SD-green procurement into the contractual process, including selection criteria for Requests for Proposals (RFPs) March 31, 2002 CCRA-wide number of RFPs and contracts including clauses for green procurement FAB (MMD)/-/- 3.5.2 paper 3.5.2.1 develop/revise procedures and standards to help reduce dependence on paper in internal operations March 31, 2002 Ongoing March 31, 2002 March 31, 2003 CCRA-wide CCRA-wide Headquarters Headquarters electronic document management standards increase in electronic forms, policies and procedures, and submissions protocol for submissions to senior management and Board committees the electronic submission of documents to the National Archives/National Library FAB (IMD)/-/- FAB/-/- CAB/-/- FAB (IMD)/-/National Archives and National Library 3.5.3 waste management 3.5.3.1 divert an average of 50% solid waste from landfill in priority CCRA-owned facilities March 31, 2003 priority CCRA-owned facilities, where feasible amount of solid waste sent to disposal percentage of local diversion services utilized FAB (RPSDD)/regions/ PWGSC or other service provider 3.5.3.2 implement best management practices for waste management including recycling at remaining CCRA-owned facilities March 31, 2004 remaining CCRA-owned facilities, where feasible number and % of locations with solid waste reduction programs FAB (RPSDD)/regions/ PWGSC or other service provider 3.5.3.3 divert an average of 70% solid waste from landfill in priority leased facilities March 31, 2004 priority leased facilities, where feasible (to be determined in consultation with regions, service providers) number and % of buildings with solid waste reduction programs amount of solid waste sent to disposal FAB (RPSDD)/branch, region/PWGSC or other service provider 3.5.3.4 integrate the requirement for contractor to provide waste reduction plans into all major construction, renovation, and demolition projects in CCRA-owned and leased facilities March 31, 2002 all major construction, renovation, and demolition projects in CCRA-owned and leased facilities number of projects with waste diversion specifications FAB (RPSDD)/regions/ PWGSC or other service provider 3.5.3.5 implement best practices and initiatives related to the disposal (recycling/reusing) of obsolete or surplus goods March 31, 2002 March 31, 2002 December 31, 2002 CCRA-wide CCRA-wide CCRA-wide national disposal guidelines for publications no longer required review of existing disposal guidelines for opportunities to integrate SD considerations implementation of surplus uniforms donations program and study/donation report FAB (IMD)/-/Canadian Book Exchange Centre FAB (MMD)/-/- FAB (MMD)/regions/ 3.5.4 energy 3.5.4.1 develop and communicate best management practices for energy efficiency September 30, 2001 CCRA-wide best management practices for energy FAB (RPSDD)/branch, region/NRCan, PWGSC or other service provider 3.5.4.2 continue to participate in federal climate change initiatives To be done in conjunction with federal climate change initiative CCRA-owned facilities participation in initiatives FAB/-/federal climate change initiative 3.5.4.3 negotiate the inclusion of energy efficiency measures at leased facilities March 31, 2002 priority leased facilities, where feasible number and percent of buildings having undergone an energy audit and retrofit FAB (RPSDD)/region/ NRCan, PWGSC or other service provider 3.5.4.4 implement energy and water conservation measures associated with the Federal Buildings Initiative (or other programs) when an energy assessment has demonstrated that it is cost effective March 31, 2002 priority CCRA-owned buildings energy assessments amount of energy saved FAB (RPSDD)/region/ NRCan, PWGSC or other service provider 3.5.4.5 incorporate energy efficiency measures, including the use of renewable energy alternatives, into major construction and renovation projects where feasible and cost effective with life-cycle payback March 31, 2002 major construction and renovation projects related to owned facilities number and percent of construction/renovation projects using energy efficiency specifications number and percent of capital projects having completed a renewable energy screening FAB (RPSDD)/region/ NRCan, U.S.A., PWGSC or other service provider, others 3.5.5 land use management compliance assurance related to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA) capital construction/renovation compliance assurance with the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) and the Registration of Storage Tank Systems for Petroleum Products and Allied Petroleum Products on Federal Lands Regulations compliance with federal policies on contaminated sites 3.5.5.1 strengthen protocol to monitor/report on follow-up activities recommended by environmental assessment screening reports March 31, 2002 all projects subject to CEAA EM framework and documentation number and percentage of projects reviewed for applicability of the CEAA FAB (RPSDD)/regions/ PWGSC or other service provider 3.5.5.2 implement measures to `green' new capital construction projects Ongoing all capital construction and major renovation projects number of green initiatives incorporated per project FAB (RPSDD)/regions/ PWGSC or other service provider 3.5.5.3 strengthen protocol to demonstrate compliance with CEPA and the Registration of Storage Tank Systems for Petroleum Products and Allied Petroleum Products on Federal Lands Regulations March 31, 2002 CCRA-owned facilities total number of registered storage tank systems number and percentage in compliance with guidelines FAB (RPSDD)/regions/- 3.5.5.4 strengthen protocol to demonstrate compliance with the federal policies on contaminated sites March 31, 2002 CCRA-owned facilities EM framework and documentation FAB (RPSDD)/regions/- 3.5.5.5 assess and remediate contaminated sites consistent with best practices Ongoing CCRA-owned facilities number and percentage of sites classified under the National Classification System for Contaminated Sites number of sites remediated FAB (RPSDD)/regions/- 3.5.6 ozone depleting substances (ODS) management 3.5.6.1 manage inventories to reduce releases of ODS consistent with the Federal Halocarbon Regulations Commencing April 1, 2001 CCRA-wide- locations with ODS containing equipment number of sites with ODS inventories number and percentage of sites with ODS management plans FAB (RPSDD)/regions/- 3.5.6.2 implement management plan to convert/replace ODS inventories with alternative substances or technologies March 31, 2003 CCRA-wide- locations with ODS containing equipment number and percentage of replacements using alternative substances FAB (RPSDD, MMD)/ regions/- 3.5.7 fleet management 3.5.7.1 reduce fleet emissions by increasing number of alternative fuel vehicles in compliance with the Alternative Fuels Act By April 1, 2001 CCRA-wide number and percentage of alternative fuel vehicles FAB (MMD)/regions/- 3.5.7.2 continue reporting on compliance with the Alternative Fuels Act Annually CCRA-wide Annual Report FAB (MMD)/regions/- 3.5.7.3 coordinate fleet awareness training as opportunities arise through government initiatives on climate change March 31, 2003 CCRA-wide number and percentage of personnel having undergone fleet awareness training FAB/regions/federal climate change initiative 3.5.8 water management 3.5.8.1 strengthen protocol for water quality management March 31, 2003 CCRA-owned facilities using well water EM framework and documentation FAB (RPSDD/regions/ PWGSC or other service provider 3.5.8.2 develop and communicate best management practices for water conservation March 31, 2002 CCRA-owned facilities best management practices FAB (RPSDD)/regions/ PWGSC or other service provider 3.5.8.3 incorporate water conservation measures into major construction and renovation projects where feasible Commencing April 1, 2001 CCRA-owned facilities number of water conservation measures incorporated into major construction and renovation projects FAB (RPSDD)/regions/ PWGSC or other service provider 3.5.9 hazardous substances management 3.5.9.1 review hazardous materials management March 31, 2003 (assessment) March 31, 2004 (program requirements) CCRA-wide assessment report EM program requirements FAB (RPSDD, MMD)/ to be determined/- 3.5.9.2 develop strategies and action plans as required To be determined CCRA-wide action plans FAB (MMD)/-/- 3.5.9.3 strengthen protocol for Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) March 31, 2003 CCRA-wide EM framework and documentation FAB (MMD)/-/- 3.5.10 environmental emergencies 3.5.10.1 strengthen protocol for environmental emergencies March 31, 2002 CCRA-wide EM framework and documentation FAB (Security)/regions/- Legend: FAB Finance and Administration Branch ITB Information Technology Branch MMD Materiel Management Directorate IMD Information Management Directorate CAB Corporate Affairs Branch RSPSDD Real Property and Sustainable Development Directorate PWGSC Public Works and Government Services Canada GOAL 4: ENHANCE PROGRAMS TO CONTRIBUTE TO SD SD Issue: commitment to SD Guiding Principles: leadership and integrated decision-making Objectives Action Plan Commitments Target Date Scope of Application Performance Measures Accountability/ Partnership (OPI/OCI/Partner) 4.1 demonstrate leadership and commitment to SD through our programs 4.1.1 explore ways to communicate our commitment to SD to clients, partners, and stakeholders, and encourage their support March 31, 2004 CCRA-wide commitments for SD Strategy 2004-2007 Program branches/-/- 4.1.2 implement specific initiatives that help encourage compliance with Canadian laws, protect the health and safety of Canadians, and promote eco-efficiency March 31, 2004 March 31, 2004 March 31, 2004 Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) migration health program pre-approval permit programs AMPS results as reported in the Department Performance Report (DPR)/annual report Migration health program results as reported in the DPR/annual report Pre-approval permit programs results as reported in the DPR/annual report Customs (MPDDD)/-/- Customs (MPDDD)/-/other government departments PLB/provinces and territories/- 4.2 increase practice of integrated decision-making related to programs, policies, and operations 4.2.1 integrate SD into program management tools and practices March 31, 2004 March 31, 2002 April 1, 2001 Service Management Framework Business Development Strategy Customs Self-Assessment initiative SD in Service Management Framework SD in Business Development Strategy SD in Customs Self-Assessment initiative Customs (MPDDD)/-/- PLB/-/- Customs/-/- 4.2.2 integrate consideration of SD into development of new program proposals and initiatives Commencing April 1,2001 Headquarters annual business plans Program branches/FAB/- Legend: Customs Customs Branch MPDDD Major Project Design and Development Directorate PLB Policy and Ligislation Branch SD Issue: Strengthen management systems Guiding Principle: results based approach Objectives Action Plan Commitments Target Date Scope of Application Performance Measures Accountability/ Partnership (OPI/OCI/Partner) 4.3 measure and monitor impacts of programs on SD and promote continuous improvement 4.3.1 explore ways to measure and report performance results of programs on all three aspects of SD March 31, 2004 to be determined SD performance measures for program initiatives in SD Strategy 2004-2007 Program branches/-/- SD Issue: enhance partnerships Guiding Principle: cooperation Objectives Action Plan Commitments Target Date Scope of Application Performance Measures Accountability/ Partnership (OPI/OCI/Partner) 4.4 enhance or develop new partnerships to support shared SD objectives 4.4.1 incorporate SD considerations into consultations with partners June 2001 March 31, 2004 March 31, 2004 Annual E-commerce conference Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with partners Voluntary Sector Joint Initiative Action Plan Annual consultation process, Registered Plans Division, PLB SD content at conference SD content in Memoranda of Understanding with partners SD considerations in action plan SD content incorporated into consultation process PLB/-/other government departments PLB (Registered Plans Division)/-/- 4.4.2 continue to work with other government departments in support of SD March 31, 2004 March 31, 2004 trade and border compliance plan customs procedures and electronic transactions the identification of health and safety issues increase in paper-free international customs transactions for Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation and Free Trade Agreement of the Americas trade facilitation initiatives Customs/-/Health Canada Customs/-/DFAIT Legend: PLB Policy and Legislation Branch Customs Customs Branch SD Issue: reduce impacts on the environment Guiding Principles: environmental compliance and stewardship Objectives Action Plan Commitments Target Date Scope of Application Performance Measures Accountability/ Partnership (OPI/OCI/Partner) 4.5 implement best management practices for environmental issues in program delivery: paper consumption procurement waste 4.5.1 advance the use of electronic service delivery options and/or streamline paper-based transactions with the aim of reducing the use of paper: 4.5.1.1- implement electronic service delivery options Ongoing varies with specific initiative results of electronic service delivery initiatives ACB, ITB/-/GTIS 4.5.1.2- implement the Correspondence Issue Management System March 31, 2005 Headquarters Correspondence Issue Management System PLB (Registered Plans Division)/-/- 4.5.1.3- play lead role in global e-commerce industry by promoting e-filing and telefiling March 2004 CCRA-wide results of promoting e-filing and telefiling PLB/-/- 4.5.1.4- negotiate the filing of RRSP listing to reduce need for paper filing December 31, 2002 CCRA-wide paper reduction results of RRSP listing initiative PLB /-/- 4.5.1.5- develop e-filing of objections through the Internet March 2002 Headquarters paper reduction results of initiative Appeals/-/- 4.5.1.6- develop web-based training on Blueprint initiatives March 31, 2004 March 31, 2004 Customs Branch Customs Branch results of initiative Customs/-/- 4.5.1.7- review forms and publications and expand use of Web site for distribution of information to clients E-commerce initiatives Electronic report downloads AMPS Web site Use of Government On-Line Initiative Customs/-/- 4.5.1.8- convert archival information onto software March 31, 2004 Income Tax Rulings, Policy and Legislation Branch number of converted documents PLB (Income Tax Directorate)/-/- 4.5.1.9- reduce paper in charities tax package (T3010 information return) by approximately 33% March 31, 2004 Charities tax package paper reduction results PLB (Charities Directorate)/-/- Legend: ACB Assessment and Collections Branch GTIS Government Telecommunications and Informatics Services Appeals Appeals Branch ITB Information Technology Branch Customs Customs Branch PLB Policy and Legislation Branch DFAIT Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Page details Date modified: 2002-08-15 ...