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Overview of the Federal Government's Approach to Sustainable Development
The Federal Sustainable Development Strategy (FSDS) 2013–2016 guides the Government of Canada's sustainable development activities, as required by the Federal Sustainable Development Act. In keeping with the objectives of the Act to make environmental decision making more transparent and accountable to Parliament, INAC supports the implementation of the FSDS through the activities in this supplementary information table.
This Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy presents the planned contributions and expected results for Theme I — Addressing Climate Change and Air Quality, Theme II — Maintaining Water Quality and Availability, Theme III — Protecting Nature and Canadians, and Theme IV — Shrinking the Environmental Footprint — Beginning with Government.
Themes I–III
Department-led Target
FSDS Goal: Goal 3: Water Quality and Water Quantity — Protect and enhance water so that it is clean, safe and secure for all Canadians and supports healthy ecosystems.
FSDS Performance Indicator: Risk rating for First Nations water and wastewater systems management.Footnote 1
FSDS Target 2013–2016: 3.1 Target — Increase the percent of on-reserve First Nations water systems with low risk ratings from 27% to 50% by 2015. Increase the percent of on-reserve First Nations wastewater systems with low risk ratings from 35% to 70% by 2015.
FSDS Performance Status: The low risk ratings for drinking water systems decreased slightly from 57% in 2014–2015 to 56%; the target was still exceeded by two percentage points.
The low risk ratings for wastewater systems decreased slightly from 48% in 2014–2015 to 45%.
Implementation Strategies:
3.1.1 Increase on-reserve First Nations capacity to operate and maintain water and wastewater systems by improving access to and support for operator certification and training, in order to augment the number of certified operators. (INAC)
3.1.2 Prioritize investment support to on-reserve First Nations to target highest-risk water and wastewater systems. (INAC)
3.1.3 Provide on-reserve First Nations with funding and advice regarding, design, construction, operation and maintenance of their water and wastewater treatment facilities. (INAC)
3.1.6 Develop and update as required technical guidance protocols, such as the Protocol for Centralised Drinking Water in First Nations Communities and the Protocol for Centralised Wastewater Treatment and Disposal in First Nations Communities, and the Protocol for Decentralised Water and Wastewater Systems in First Nations Communities. (INAC)
3.1.7 Develop appropriate regulatory framework and legislation for safe drinking water and wastewater treatment in First Nations communities on reserves. (INAC)
| Expected Results | Performance Indicators | Targets | Actual Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Nation communities have a base of safe drinking water and wastewater systems that meets established standards | Percentage of First Nation drinking water systems that have lowa risk ratings | 54% by March 31, 2019 | 56% |
| Percentage of First Nation wastewater systems that have lowa risk ratings | 65% by March 31, 2019 | 45% | |
| First Nation communities have a base of infrastructure that protects their health and safety and enables engagement in the economy | Percentage of First Nation drinking water systems with treated water that meets prescribed standards in the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality | 87% by March 31, 2019 | 92% |
| Percentage of First Nation wastewater systems producing treated water that meet effluent quality regulations and guidelines | 70% by March 31, 2019 | 80% | |
| a A drinking water or wastewater system receiving a low risk rating is defined as a system where few or no deficiencies were found during inspection. The departmental target levels have been updated to 2019 using annual growth rate of actual performance results from 2011 to 2014. In some cases, this results in 2019 departmental targets being lower or the same as the 2015 targets. |
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For additional details see program 3.4 (archived) in Section III and sub-program 3.4.1 (archived) in Section IV of the 2015–16 Departmental Performance Report.
Implementation Strategies
FSDS Goal: Goal 1: Climate Change — In order to mitigate the effects of climate change, reduce greenhouse gas emission levels and adapt to unavoidable impacts.
FSDS Target: 1.1 Target: Climate Change Mitigation — Relative to 2005 emission levels, reduce Canada's total GHG emissions 17% by 2020. (led by Environment and Climate Change Canada)
Departmental Implementation Strategy: 1.1.47 Work with Indigenous and northern communities, organizations and governments on the development of sustainable energy.
| Expected Results | Performance Indicators | Targets | Actual Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhouse gas emissions in Aboriginal and northern communities are reduced | Projected reductions in GHG emissions resulting from all projects funded by the ecoENERGY for Aboriginal and Northern Communities program (2011–2016) | Projected 1.5 Mt by March 31, 2016 | Projects funded from 2011–2012 to 2015–2016 are projected to reduce GHG emissions in excess of the projected program target of 1.5 megatonnes over the course of their lifespan. |
| 2015–2016 Clean Air Agenda: Planned Spending: $3,811,103 — Actual Spending: $3,769,220 | |||
For additional details see program 3.4 (archived) in Section III and sub-program 3.4.5 (archived) in Section IV of the 2015–16 Departmental Performance Report.
FSDS Goal: Goal 1: Climate Change — In order to mitigate the effects of climate change, reduce greenhouse gas emission levels and adapt to unavoidable impacts.
FSDS Target: 1.2 Target: Climate Change Adaptation — Facilitate reduced vulnerability of individuals, communities, regions and economic sectors to the impacts of climate change through the development and provision of information and tools.
Departmental Implementation Strategy: 1.2.1 Work with Indigenous and northern communities, organizations and governments on climate change issues by supporting them in managing vulnerabilities and opportunities created by a changing climate. (INAC)
| Expected Results | Performance Indicators | Targets | Actual Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aboriginal and northern communities implement adaptation measures and decisions to protect community health and safety | Number of communities implementing adaptation plans and measures | Ten communities over four years by March 31, 2016 | 21 communities have successfully implemented adaptation measures. |
| 2015–2016 Clean Air Agenda: Planned Spending: $4,619,318 — Actual Spending: $4,619,272 | |||
For additional details see program 4.1 (archived) in Section III and sub-program 4.1.3 (archived) in Section IV of the 2015–16 Departmental Performance Report.
FSDS Goal: Goal 1: Climate Change — In order to mitigate the effects of climate change, reduce greenhouse gas emission levels and adapt to unavoidable impacts.
FSDS Target: 1.2 Target: Climate Change Adaptation — Facilitate reduced vulnerability of individuals, communities, regions and economic sectors to the impacts of climate change through the development and provision of information and tools.
Departmental Implementation Strategy: 1.2.5 Work with Indigenous and northern communities to develop and deploy standards that support more resilient infrastructure and reduce impacts from climate change at the community level. (INAC, Standards Council of Canada)
| Expected Results | Performance Indicators | Targets | Actual Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community health and safety in the North is strengthened | Number of new and revised codes and standards, and guidelines for infrastructure in the North being adopted | Four out of four codes completed by March 31, 2016 | All four of the northern infrastructure standards have been completed and are available as national standards for the Canadian public. |
| 2015–2016 Clean Air Agenda: Planned Spending: $171,425 — Actual Spending: $171,425 | |||
For additional details see program 4.1 (archived) in Section III of the 2015–16 Departmental Performance Report.
FSDS Goal: Goal 4: Conserving and Restoring Ecosystems, Wildlife and Habitat, and Protecting Canadians — Resilient ecosystems with healthy wildlife populations so Canadians can enjoy benefits from natural spaces, resources and ecological services for generations to come.
FSDS Target: 4.7 Target: Environmental Disasters, Incidents and Emergencies — Environmental disasters, incidents and emergencies are prevented or their impacts mitigated. (led by Public Safety and Environment and Climate Change Canada).
Departmental Implementation Strategy: 4.7.4 In accordance with mandated responsibilities, provide environmental and/or other information to reduce the risk of, and advice in response to, the occurrence of events such as polluting incidents, wildlife disease events or severe weather and other significant hydro-meteorological events as applicable. (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada INAC, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Health Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development, Natural Resources Canada, Parks Canada, Public Safety, Public Services and Procurement Canada, Transport Canada)
| Expected Results | Performance Indicators | Targets | Actual Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Nations are supported in their efforts to mitigate and prepare for emergencies | Percentage of preparedness funding allocated towards development and maintenance of Emergency Management plans | 15% of the $19.1 million by March 31, 2016 | As of March 31, 2016, EMAP allocated approximately 44% ($8.48 million) of the $19.1 million in emergency preparedness and mitigation funding towards supporting First Nations in the development and maintenance of Emergency Management plans. |
| First Nations are supported in their response to and recovery from emergencies | Transfer of funds equivalent to eligible costs identified | 100% by March 31, 2016 | As of March 31, 2016, EMAP funded 100% of eligible emergency response and recovery costs identified. A total of $39,489,275.20 in eligible emergency response and $34,958,648.72 in recovery costs were funded. |
For additional details see program 3.4 (archived) in Section III and sub-program 3.4.6 (archived) in Section IV of the 2015–16 Departmental Performance Report.
FSDS Goal: Goal 4: Conserving and Restoring Ecosystems, Wildlife and Habitat, and Protecting Canadians — Resilient ecosystems with healthy wildlife populations so Canadians can enjoy benefits from natural spaces, resources and ecological services for generations to come.
FSDS Target: 4.8 Target: Chemicals Management — Reduce risks to Canadians and impacts on the environment and human health posed by releases of harmful substances. (led by Environment Canada and Health Canada).
Departmental Implementation Strategy: 4.8.1 Implement the Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan and complete remediation and risk management activities at known high priority federal contaminated sites. (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, INAC, Correctional Service Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Department of National Defence, Environment and Climate Change Canada, National Research Council Canada, Parks Canada, Public Services and Procurement Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Transport Canada)
| Expected Results | Performance Indicators | Targets | Actual Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decreased risk to public health and safety | Number of Class 1 sites (sites with existing concerns for public health and safety) where risk reduction is occurring | 15 by March 31, 2016 | 69 |
| First Nation land is available for development | Number of contaminated sites completely remediated | Five by March 31, 2016 | 2 |
| Federal liabilities related to the existence of contaminated sites are reduced | Dollar reduction in total of known federal financial liabilities in confirmed contaminated sites at the beginning of the fiscal year | $8 million by March 31, 2016 | Liability results are part of the Public Accounts of Canada (TA5a) and are not available until the end of Q1 |
| Expected Results | Performance Indicators | Targets | Actual Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminated sites are managed to ensure the protection of human health and the safety of the environment while bringing economic benefit to the North | Number of sites in Step 8 (implementation) through Step 10 (monitoring) of the Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan 10-step process | 30 by March 31, 2016 | 30 |
| Percentage of Northerners and Indigenous peoples employed within Contaminated Sites projects | 60% by March 31, 2016 | 35% |
For additional details see programs 3.2 (archived) and 4.3 (archived) in Section III and sub-programs 3.2.4 (archived) and 4.3.2 (archived) in Section IV of the 2015–16 Departmental Performance Report.
FSDS Goal: Goal 4: Conserving and Restoring Ecosystems, Wildlife and Habitat, and Protecting Canadians — Resilient ecosystems with healthy wildlife populations so Canadians can enjoy benefits from natural spaces, resources and ecological services for generations to come.
FSDS Target: 4.8 Target: Chemicals Management — Reduce risks to Canadians and impacts on the environment and human health posed by releases of harmful substances. (led by Environment and Climate Change Canada and Health Canada).
Departmental Implementation Strategy: 4.8.7 The Northern Contaminants Program will continue monitoring contaminant levels in wildlife and people in the Canadian North. (INAC)
| Expected Results | Performance Indicators | Targets | Actual Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant-related risk to ecosystem and human health is reduced | Percentage decrease in concentrations of previously identified contaminants in human and wildlife populations in the North | 5 to 10% decrease in three indicator persistent organic pollutantsFootnote 2 concentrations over 1990 levels by March 31, 2016 | Concentrations of legacy persistent organic pollutants have decreased by approximately 80% in Arctic biota.Footnote 3 |
| 1 to 3% decrease in mercury concentrations over 1990 levels by March 31, 2016 | Currently there is no consistent trend in mercury concentrations in wildlife populations across the Arctic.Footnote 4 | ||
| Contaminants-related research results are widely available for domestic and international policy use | Percentage of current Northern Contaminants Program research, results and information that is accessible nationally and internationally | 100% by March 31, 2016 | 96% |
For additional details see program 4.2 (archived) in Section III and sub-program 4.2.1 (archived) in Section IV of the 2015–16 Departmental Performance Report.
Theme IV
Targets and Implementation Strategies
Goal 6: GHG Emissions and Energy
Target 6.1: GHG Emissions Reduction
The Government of Canada will reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its buildings and fleets by 17% below 2005 levels by 2020.
Departmental Target
17% below 2005 by 2020
Scope and Context
Targeted emission sources include approximately 105 department-owned vehicles. This target does not apply to buildings owned by INAC. For the purposes of this target, INAC treated fuel purchased on "non-specific" fleet credit cards and consumed by vehicle types such as all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, material handling equipment, marine vessels, heavy trucks, special purpose trucks, and heavy mobile equipment as having been used by normal "on-road" (passenger/light-duty) vehicles. For reference, fuel purchases funded by "non-specific" fleet cards average approximately 1% of INAC's total annual fuel purchases for vehicles. The scope, calculation methods, and baseline will be optimized as feasible in the department's forthcoming updated GHG reduction implementation plan.
Link to the Organization's Program
Program (5.1): Internal Services
Financial Performance Expectations
Reduce the carbon footprint and energy consumption of federal operations.
Performance Measurement
Expected Result
Reduce the carbon footprint and energy consumption of federal operations. Demonstrate leadership by operating highly efficient on-road vehicles.
| Performance Indicator | Performance level achieved |
|---|---|
| Updated GHG reduction implementation plan in place by March 31, 2015. | No [planned for June 30, 2016] INAC did not meet this target due to the demands of other priorities such as the implementation of a new financial system and addressing requirements for fire protection. INAC has established a new departmental GGO working group to improve internal governance, and invested in supporting professional services to ensure that it will meet the target during fiscal year 2016–2017. A sub-working group has been established to finalize INAC's implementation plan. |
| GHG emissions (kt CO2 equivalent) in fiscal year 2005–2006. | 0.534 kt |
| GHG emissions (kt CO2 equivalent) in fiscal year 2015–2016, not accounting for renewable power emission credits, if applicable. | 0.347 kt |
| Renewable power emission credits applied in fiscal year 2015–2016 (kt CO2 equivalent). | 0 kt |
| Percentage change in GHG emissions from fiscal year 2005–2006 to fiscal year 2015−2016, inclusive of renewable power emission credits, if applicable. | 35.1% decrease |
| Adjustments made to base year GHG emissions. | Yes INAC adjusted its base year GHG emissions during fiscal year 2015–2016 to reflect the impact of transferring 31 on-road vehicles to the Government of the Northwest Territories as part of NWT Devolution on April 1, 2014. The adjustment reduced INAC's base year GHG emissions from 0.646 kt to 0.534 kt. |
Goal 7: Waste and Asset Management
Target 7.1: Real Property Environmental Performance
As of April 1, 2014, and pursuant to departmental Real Property Sustainability Frameworks, an industry-recognized level of high-environmental performance will be achieved in Government of Canada real property projects and operations.
Scope and Context
Targeted real property assets include operational buildings owned by or leased directly to INAC. This target does not apply to real property owned by INAC for potential future transfer to First Nations.
Target scope for existing Crown-owned buildings and new lease or lease renewal projects: Minimum building size of 500 m2, and owned by or leased directly to INAC for operational purposes.
Target scope for new construction, build-to-lease, and major renovation projects: All construction projects for operational buildings, and all major renovations in operational buildings. Further criteria for renovation projects are elaborated in the INAC Strategic Framework for Green Buildings.
Target scope for fit-up and refit projects: Minimum project area of 500 m2.
Link to the Organization's Program
Program (5.1): Internal Services
Financial Performance Expectations
Reduced expenditures on fuel for on-road vehicles and other mobile equipment.
Performance Measurement
Expected result
Reduce the carbon footprint and energy consumption of federal operations. Demonstrate leadership by operating highly efficient on-road vehicles.
| Performance Indicator | Performance level achieved |
|---|---|
| Real Property Sustainability Framework in place to improve the management of energy, waste and water in departmental real property assets by March 31, 2015. | No [planned for June 30, 2016] INAC did not meet this target due to the demands of other priorities. INAC has established a new departmental GGO working group to improve internal governance, and invested in supporting professional services to ensure that its Real Property Sustainability Framework is finalized during fiscal year 2016-2017. |
| Total number of existing Crown-owned buildings (over 1000 m2) and new lease or lease renewal projects (over 1000 m2) where the Crown is the major lessee, assessed for environmental performance using an industry-recognized assessment tool, and associated floor space (m2). | 0 Crown-owned building projects 0 m2 Note: INAC has selected a reduced threshold of 500 m2 for this target since it does not own any operational buildings with a total floor area over 1000 m2. |
| 0 new lease or lease renewal projects 0 m2 Note: INAC has selected a reduced threshold of 500 m2 for this target since it does not lease any operational buildings with a total floor area over 1000 m2 |
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| Assessment tool used: not applicable | |
| Total number of existing Crown-owned buildings, new construction, build-to-lease projects and major renovations projects achieving an industry-recognized level of high-environmental performance, and total associated floor space (m2). | 0 Crown-owned buildings 0 m2 Performance level achieved: not applicable |
| 0 new construction projects 0 m2 Performance level achieved: not applicable |
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| 0 build-to-lease projects 0 m2 Performance level achieved: not applicable |
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| 0 major renovation projects 0 m2 Performance level achieved: not applicable |
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| Number of fit-up and refit projects achieving an industry-recognized level of high-environmental performance. | 0 projects 0 m2 Performance level achieved: not applicable |
| Implementation strategy element or best practice | Performance level achieved |
|---|---|
| 7.1.1.1. Achieve a level of performance that meets or exceeds the custodian's current commitment(s) to sustainable buildings using industry-recognized assessment and verification tool(s). | Not "Achieved". INAC did not update its Real Property Sustainability Framework by March 31, 2015. This activity is planned for completion by June 30, 2016. |
Target 7.2: Green Procurement
As of April 1, 2014, the Government of Canada will continue to take action to embed environmental considerations into public procurement, in accordance with the federal Policy on Green Procurement.
Scope and Context
INAC procured over $93 million in goods and services during fiscal year 2015-2016. Approximately 85% of INAC procurement is for professional services, and the main good acquired by the Department is information technology (IT) equipment.
Link to the Organization’s Program
Program (5.1): Internal Services
Performance Measurement
Expected result
Environmentally responsible acquisition, use and disposal of goods and services.
| Performance Indicator | Performance level achieved |
|---|---|
| Departmental approach to further the implementation of the Policy on Green Procurement in place as of April 1, 2014. | Yes [December 5, 2014] |
| Number and percentage of procurement and/or materiel management specialists who completed the Canada School of Public Service Green Procurement course (C215) or equivalent, in the given fiscal year 2015–2016. | 23 (of 27) 85% |
| Number and percentage of managers and functional heads of procurement and materiel whose performance evaluation includes support and contribution toward green procurement, in the given fiscal year 2015–2016. | 3 100% |
Departmental green procurement target
By March 31, 2021, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from business related air travel will be reduced by 25% relative to 2008–2009 levels.
| Performance Indicator | Performance level achieved |
|---|---|
| Emissions associated with business travel in tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2 equivalent) in fiscal year 2008–2009. | 8676 t |
| Emissions associated with business travel in tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2 equivalent) in the given year. | 3763 t |
| Percentage reduction in business travel emissions relative to the baseline level of CO2 equivalent. | 56.6% decrease |
Departmental green procurement target
By March 31, 2017, 90% of on-road vehicles purchased are right sized for operational needs and are the most fuel efficient vehicle in their class available at the time of purchase and/or are an alternative fuel vehicle.
| Performance Indicator | Performance level achieved |
|---|---|
| Number of on-road vehicle purchases that meet the target relative to total number of all on-road vehicle purchases in the given year. | 57% (8 of 14 vehicles) |
| Cost of all on-road vehicles purchased in the given year. | $369,026.37 |
Departmental green procurement target
By March 31, 2017, 90% of purchases of imaging hardware will include criteria to reduce the environmental impact associated with the production, acquisition, use and/or disposal of the equipment.
| Performance Indicator | Performance level achieved |
|---|---|
| Dollar value or volume of imaging hardware purchased that meet the target objective relative to the total dollar value or volume of all imaging hardware purchased in the given year. | 100% ($230,290.60) |
| Implementation strategy element or best practice | Performance level achieved |
|---|---|
| 7.2.1.5. Leverage common-use procurement instruments where available and feasible. | Reached "Achieved" status, as defined in the Greening of Government Operations implementation guidelines for this target. |
| Best Practice 7.2.3. Train acquisition cardholders on green procurement. |
Reached "Achieved" status, as defined in the Greening of Government Operations implementation guidelines for this target. |
Target 7.3: Sustainable Workplace Operations
As of April 1, 2015, the Government of Canada will update and adopt policies and practices to improve the sustainability of its workplace operations.
Link to the Organization's Program
Program (5.1): Internal Services
Performance Measurement
Expected result
Departmental workplace operations have a reduced environmental impact.
| Performance Indicator | Performance level achieved |
|---|---|
| Approach to maintain or improve the sustainability of the departmental workplace in place as of March 31, 2015. | No [planned for March 31, 2017] INAC developed a draft approach but did not put it in place by March 31, 2015 due to other priorities. INAC has established a new departmental GGO working group which will assist in improving the sustainability of its workplace operations. |
| Implementation strategy element or best practice | Performance level achieved |
|---|---|
| 7.3.1.3. Maintain or improve existing approaches to sustainable workplace practices (printer ratios, paper usage and green meetings). | Not "Achieved". INAC did not finalize an approach to maintain or improve the sustainability of the departmental workplace during fiscal year 2015-2016. |
| 7.3.1.6. Dispose of e-waste in an environmentally sound and secure manner. | Not "Achieved". INAC did not update its implementation strategy for the disposal of surplus electronics and electrical equipment during fiscal year 2015-2016. |
Target 7.4: Greening Services to Clients
By March 31, 2015, departments will establish SMART targets to reduce the environmental impact of their services to clients.
Link to the Organization's Program
Program (5.1): Internal Services
Performance Measurement
Expected result
Departmental services to clients have a reduced environmental impact.
| Best practice | Performance level achieved |
|---|---|
| 7.4.1. Conduct an analysis of client services and implement practices to reduce their environmental impact. | No [planned for September 30, 2016] |
Goal 8: Water Management
Target 8.1: Water Management
As of April 1, 2014, the Government of Canada will take further action to improve water management within its real property portfolio.
Link to the Organization’s Program
Program (5.1): Internal Services
Performance Measurement
Expected result
Water is managed sustainably in Government of Canada real property operations.
| Performance indicator | Performance level achieved |
|---|---|
| Approach to improving water management included in Real Property Sustainability Framework in place by March 31, 2015. | No [planned for September 30, 2016] INAC did not meet this target due to other priorities. INAC has established a departmental GGO working group and allocated resources to ensure that it will meet the target during fiscal year 2016-2017. |
| Amount and percentage of floor space in buildings over 1000 m2 that includes water metering, in fiscal year 2016-2017 (where feasible). | Data not available INAC is unable to report on this indicator prior to finalizing its approach to improving water and determining which types of department-owned buildings will be subject to the target. This data will become available during fiscal year 2016-2017. |
Sustainable Development Management System
INAC's vision is a future in which First Nations, Inuit, Métis and northern communities are healthy, safe, self-sufficient and prosperous — a Canada where people make their own decisions, manage their own affairs and make strong contributions to the country as a whole.
Sustainable Development is an integral part of the Department's mandate and INAC continues to take sustainable development and environmental risks into consideration in the development of policies, programs, plans and reports. The commitments made in this strategy are aligned with the Department's Program Alignment Architecture and the Performance Measurement Framework.
Strategic Environmental Assessment
During the 2015–2016 reporting cycle, INAC considered the environmental effects of initiatives subject to the Cabinet Directive on the Environmental Assessment of Policy, Plan and Program Proposals, as part of its decision-making processes. The Department uses a three-level process for completing Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEAs), and applied the process to 100% of INAC-led proposals.
Through the strategic environmental assessment process, INAC proposals were found to have positive effects on progress toward the 2013–2016 FSDS goals and targets in Theme I — Addressing Climate Change and Air Quality, Theme II — Maintaining Water Quality and Availability and Theme III — Protecting Nature and Canadians.
Detailed SEAs, the third level of the process, are completed when important positive or negative environmental effects are likely to result from the implementation of an INAC-led proposal and a detailed assessment was not previously conducted. For each detailed SEA conducted, INAC issues a public statement of environmental effects.