Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy

Number of innovative materials technologies developed, contributed to, or validated by NRCan for use in power generation systems.

Target 1: 2 by 2020

Ratio of NRCan program investments in clean energy S&T to leveraged funding from partners.

Target 2: 1:1 ratio

Target was met in 2018-19.

Three innovative materials technologies were developed over three years, including a materials technology for the cost-effective construction of bio refineries.  

NRCan supported the long term goal of transitioning Canada's electricity grid to renewable and non-emitting sources through its development of new innovative power generation materials.

Result 2: In 2018-19, the ratio of partner investments in clean energy science and technology program to NRCan funding is 3:1. This means that an estimated $3 was leveraged for every $1 NRCan invested in clean energy technologies to reduce GHG emissions, keeping the target on track.

NRCan supported the generation of new and renewable sources through its leveraged investments.

The number of discrete federal, activities and projects that are initiated.

Target: 5 discrete projects / initiatives undertaken per year.

10 discrete projects were initiated in 2018-19 to support NRCan's priorities through the Federal Nuclear Science & Technology Program, including in the areas of hybrid energy systems, small modular reactors, and hydrogen.

These investments in clean energy research and development are contributing to Canada's long-term targets for electricity generated from renewable and non-emitting sources.

Number of quality products made available to decision makers in a timely manner.

Target: Two regional reports that identify the most promising electricity infrastructure projects that can significantly reduce GHG emissions in the Western and Eastern Canadian electricity systems by March 2018.

Two regional reports were published in August 2018 that identify promising electricity infrastructure projects that can significantly reduce GHG emissions in the Western and Eastern Canadian electricity systems.

The number of discrete federal, provincial and territorial activities and projects that are initiated.

Target: Greater than 2 discrete projects/ initiatives undertaken per year.

In 2018-19, three discrete projects were initiated under the Federal Nuclear Science and Technology Program to support participation in the Generation IV International Forum, including projects on materials corrosion in molten salts, and on hydrogen production.

NRCan collaborated with partners on clean energy projects, which contributes in the long-term to Canada's FSDS target for electricity generation from renewable and non-emitting sources by 2030.

Continue actions to support renewable energy deployment to:

Support the generation of electricity from renewable sources by providing support through the ecoENERGY for Renewable Power program

Number of terawatt-hours (TWh) of renewable electricity produced.

Target: 10.2 TWh (equivalent to the annual power consumption of a typical Canadian city of about 750,000 people).

In 2018-19, the amount of TWh production of renewable electricity produced is estimated to be around 9.6 TWh.

The lower amount of electricity production was due to lower than expected energy resources during the year (i.e. lower wind, solar, hydro).

NRCan's ecoENERGY for Renewable Power program supports industry capacity to produce renewable forms of energy to help advance Canada's objective to reduce its GHG emissions and have 90% of its electricity generated from renewable and non-emitting sources by 2030.

SDG 7 – Target 7.2: By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix.

There is no existing legislative framework.

Target: A legislative framework is in place by 2019.

On track to meeting target of having a framework in place by 2019.

In 2018-19, a legislative framework for the administration of offshore renewable energy projects was introduced in the proposed Canadian Energy Regulator Act (CER Act) as part of Bill C-69, which was introduced in the House of Commons in February 2018, and came into force in summer of 2019. The CER Act makes the Canadian Energy Regulatory the federal regulatory authority for offshore renewable energy projects.

Having a legislative framework in place for administering renewable energy projects in federal offshore areas will support future electricity generation from renewable sources. This will ultimately help Canada reach its objective to reduce its GHG emissions and have 90% of its electricity generated from renewable and non-emitting sources by 2030.

Starting point: This is a new program.

Target: 40 MW of electricity capacity supported by end of 2022-23 installed.

On track to meet the target by 2022-23.

The 53 projects that were selected for funding under the first round of this initiative are still under development/construction. By 2023, projects that were signed under the first round are expected to start producing electricity.

The second call for proposals for this initiative closed on February 26, 2019 with 19 projects selected for funding by the end of 2018-19.

Funded projects under the Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities program helps to strengthen the capacity of Canadians in these communities to produce renewable forms of energy. In the long-term, this contributes to Canada’s transition towards non-emitting sources of clean electricity and reductions in GHG and air pollutant emissions.

SDG 7 – Target 7.2: By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix.

Starting point: This is a new program.

Target: Reduction of GHG emissions of 0.7 MT by 2027-28.

On track to meet the target by 2027-28.

Reduction of GHG emissions are expected to start being realized in 2020-21.

As of 2018-19, 24 contribution agreements were signed with utilities to demonstrate and deploy smart grid technologies to enable a cleaner, more efficient and resilient electrical grid.

The work completed in 2018-19 sets the foundation to support industry capacity to reduce GHG emissions and optimize existing electricity assets. The projects will strengthen NRCan's contributions to the FSDS targets for increased electricity generation from renewable and non-emitting sources.

Starting point: This is a new program.

Target: Four support projects commissioned by the end of FY 2022-23.

On track to meet the target by 2022-23.

As of 2018-19, the projects that were announced under the first round of this initiative are still under development/construction. By April 2023, four projects that have contribution agreements in place should start producing electricity.

NRCan's support for emerging innovative renewable technologies contributes to increased capacity for renewable electricity generation, which will strengthen progress towards the FSDS target for clean electricity.

Vehicle purchases influenced by NRCan fuel efficiency information products and tools (qualitative analysis on usefulness of information provided).

Target: Fuel efficiency ranks in the top 3 purchasing decision factors for light duty vehicles (LDV) by March 31, 2021.

According to JD Power's 2018 Canadian Fuel Economy Impact Report, fuel efficiency is considered the third highest purchase decision criteria for non-premium brands.

This result supports the transition to a cleaner transportation system and making low-carbon vehicles more attractive to Canadians.

Year by which fossil fuel subsidies have been phased out.

Target: fossil fuel subsidies are phased out by 2025.

On track to meet the target by 2025.

In 2018-19, NRCan continued to provide its support to Finance Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada in identifying inefficient fossil fuel subsidies to phase them out by 2025.

Identifying and phasing out fossil fuel subsidies that encourage wasteful consumption contributes to increased deployment and use of renewable and non-emitting energy sources and contributes to the overall FSDS Clean Energy goal.

Starting point: There is no existing certification program for buildings.

Target: Introduction of ENERGY STAR^® certification for buildings by 2018.

In support of Pan-Canadian Framework and under the Building Strategy, NRCan is supporting provinces, territories, municipalities, and stakeholders to benchmark, label and disclose energy use in commercial and institutional buildings. This includes providing financial support for three years between 2018 and 2021.

The ENERGY STAR certification program was launched in March 2018. As of March 2019, there were 120 buildings certified.

The introduction of ENERGY STAR certification for buildings and benchmarking, labelling and disclosure initiatives contributes to energy efficiency in Canada's commercial sectors by providing energy management tools and contributes to the overall FSDS Clean Energy goal.

Energy saved by industry in petajoules from energy efficiency programs.

Target: 23.2 petajoules saved annually (equivalent to the annual energy used by more than 208,800 typical Canadian households, excluding transportation) in 2021-22.

NRCan worked with Canadian industry and North American partners to improve industrial energy efficiency, which has resulted in 3.5 PJ saved in 2018-19.

NRCan continued to raise awareness of the benefits of energy management in industry operations with the ENERGY STAR for Industry Program that was launched in Canada in 2017, including the Challenge and Certification components. This work helps advance progress towards the overall FSDS Clean Energy goal.

Energy saved by industry in petajoules from energy efficiency programs.

Target: 23.2 petajoules saved annually (equivalent to the annual energy used by more than 208,800 typical Canadian households, excluding transportation) in 2021-22.

In 2018-19, NRCan continued its work with Canadian industries and North American partners to improve industrial energy efficiency, which has resulted in 3.5 PJ saved in 2018-2019.

Since adopting ISO 50001 in 2011 as Canada’s premier energy management system, the number of certifications has grown to 160 sites – and adoption continues to accelerate across Canada’s industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors.

By helping to improve energy management in Canada's industrial sector, NRCan contributes to improved energy efficiency and supports the overall Clean Energy goal.

NRCan undertakes bilateral and multilateral agreements and initiatives with key partners that advance Canadian priorities for clean energy (signed at the Assistant Deputy Minister level or above).

Target: not defined given variability of factors affecting international engagement.

Canada continued to show global leadership as a founding member of Mission Innovation, a global initiative of 24 countries and the European Union, working to accelerate clean energy solutions. In 2018-19, Canada chaired the Mission Innovation Steering Committee and Ministerial Planning Team that was charged with preparing Canada to host member countries at the 10th Clean Energy Ministerial and 4th Mission Innovation Ministerial (CEM10-MI-4). Canada also collaborated with MI counterparts by taking part in eight innovation challenges, including serving as co-lead of the Sustainable Biofuels and Clean Energy Materials Challenges.

NRCan also strengthened its internal strategic participation in the International Energy Agency Technology Network.

Through these multilateral activities and engagement, NRCan is playing a leading role in international clean energy initiatives and contributes to further advancing towards a low-carbon economy in the long-term.

Ratio of NRCan program investments in clean energy S&T to leveraged funding from partners.
Target 1: 1:1 ratio.

Starting point: Federal investments of $387 million in clean energy RD&D in 2014-15.
Doubling Government of Canada’s federal investments for clean energy RD&D.
Target 2: Federal investments of $775 million in clean energy RD&D by 2019-20.

Result 1: In 2018-19, the ratio of partner investments in clean energy science and technology program to NRCan funding is 3:1. This means that an estimated $3 was leveraged for every $1 NRCan invested in clean energy technologies to reduce GHG emissions, keeping the target on track.

Result 2: 2017-18: $539.1 million^{Footnote 1}
Canada is on track to meeting target.
NRCan continues to make investments in clean energy RD&D to support of Canada's Mission Innovation target of doubling federal investments over 5 years.
By funding clean energy development and demonstration projects, NRCan supports Canada’s clean technology industry to contribute to clean growth and the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Number of demonstration projects implemented supporting the development of one or more technologies.

Target: 3 demonstration projects implemented by 2023.

On track to meet the target by 2023.

In 2018-19, one demonstration project was completed. The development of an online energy benchmarking tool for mines will enhance adoption of energy conservation and green technologies. The long-term objectives of this work will provide tools to the Canadian mining industry to enhance understanding of energy consumption, the potential for conservation, and the ability to demonstrate improvement in energy management, which is aligned with the FSDS Clean Growth goal.

• Energy Innovation Program
• Clean Growth Program
• Oil and Gas Clean Technology Program,
• Impact Canada Fund, Clean Technology Stream

Ratio of NRCan program investments in clean technology to leveraged funding from partners.
Target 1: 1:1 ratio.

Starting point: emission levels of 2016-17.
Through NRCan supported RD&D, reduce GHG emissions from past and ongoing clean technology projects.
Target 2: A decrease in emissions of 1 million tonnes a year (equivalent to 250,000 passenger cars removed from our roads) starting in 2017-18.

Result 1: In 2018-19, the ratio of partner investments in clean energy science and technology program to NRCan funding is 3:1. This means that an estimated $3 was leveraged for every $1 NRCan invested in clean energy technologies to reduce GHG emissions, keeping the target on track.
NRCan invested in technologies to reduce GHG and air pollutant emissions through its RD&D projects.

Result 2: In 2018-19, GHG emission reductions were 1.32 megatonnes as a result of funded demonstration projects from Energy Innovation Programs (EIP, Oil & Gas Cleantech, eco-EII, CEF).
These NRCan-funded projects contribute to the deployment of next-generation clean technologies and help strengthen Canada’s contributions to clean growth and the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Number of innovative materials technologies or standards developed, contributed to, or validated by NRCan for use in the safe transportation of hydrocarbons and to reduce emissions in the transportation and industrial sectors.

Target: 3 over 5 years.

In 2018-19, NRCan developed four codes or standards over five years for the safe transportation of hydrocarbons.

In 2018-19, NRCan also supported investments in new technologies for the safe transportation of hydrocarbons.

These results contribute to increased deployment and use of safer and more energy efficient materials, which help to reduce GHG and air pollutant emissions.

Number of new products and processes resulting from NRCan information.

Target 1: 2 per year.

Number of new economic development projects facilitated, brokered, and/or developed in/by Indigenous communities with NRCan knowledge and funding.

Target 2: 8 per year.

Annual research plan endorsed by the FPInnovations National Research Advisory Committee.

Target 3: 1 endorsed research plan per year.

Result 1: In 2018-19, 2 new products and processes resulting from NRCan information were developed– (1) Development of a wall stud made of wood fibre for use in partition walls, with equivalent performance as steels studs and (2) Development of innovative wood sound absorber panels that use the components of engineered wood flooring (EWF).

Result 2: In 2018 - 2019 NRCan's Indigenous Forestry Initiative (IFI) provided $9.3 million in funding to support 42 new Indigenous-led forest-based economic development projects.

Result 3: Annual FPInnovations transformative technologies workplan has been endorsed by delegated FPI executive management representative on January 18, 2019.

These three results contribute to increased energy efficiency, improved productivity and associated environmental benefits for the forest industry as part of the overarching principle for a growing clean technology industry in Canada. In this way, NRCan supports the FSDS goal for clean growth and the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Number of pilot-scale demonstration for water management in mining and mineral processing completed.

Target: at least one by 2020.

On track to meet the target by 2020.

In 2018-19, progress was made toward the plan to have a pilot-scale demonstration for water management in mining and mineral processing.

By supporting the development of water treatment technologies in the mining and mineral industry, NRCan contributes to reductions in water pollution and ultimately to the overall FSDS Clean Growth goal.

• Refining the Carbon Budget Model and using it to produce annual estimates of forest-related GHG emissions and removals in Canada
• Providing forest managers with indicators and adaptation tools and resources
• Supporting early intervention strategies for forest pest management

Starting point: 100 advisory boards and committees.

Participation of the Canadian Forest Service on advisory boards or committees involving the sharing of knowledge on forest ecosystems to governments, industry and nongovernmental organizations.
Target 1: Participation on advisory boards and committees stays within 10% of starting point.

Number of active collaborations with public and private sector that manage risk or opportunities to human population, natural resources and infrastructure health.
Target 2: 3 collaboration agreements per year.

Number of times end users have access to indicators and tools (by website, presentation and meetings) to support the development of regional integrated assessments).

Target 3: Under development in parallel with indicators for other departmental reporting requirements.

Because provinces and territories are responsible for forest management, NRCan works collaboratively with partners to share scientific research and practices to contribute to the FSDS goal.

Result 1: In 2018-19, NRCan participated in 103 advisory committees and boards.

In support of the GOC’s commitment to sustainable development for the ecological use of natural, social and economic resources, NRCan's participation on advisory committees and boards is essential for sharing knowledge on forest ecosystems with its partners. By strengthening understanding through engagement, NRCan contributes to a potential reduction in tree loss due to climate change and economic or social factors. In this way, NRCan helps to maintain stable wood supply levels and supports an annual sustainable timber harvest.

Result 2: In 2018-19, 3 new agreements were established.

• MOU on protecting jobs in eastern Canada's forestry sector to support the implementation of the Spruce Budworm Early Intervention Strategy - Phase II
• MOU on Mutual Assistance and Cooperation on Wildland Fire Management with the Department of Environmental Affairs of the Republic of South Africa
• Research Agreement – FraxiProtec™ EAB pilot test in the City of Fredericton.

These new agreements were established in support of the GOC’s commitment to sustainable development for the ecological use of natural, social and economic resources, and help strengthen collaboration and shared understanding between NRCan and its partners.

Through these collaborations, NRCan provides scientific knowledge on forest ecosystems to Canadian industry and non-government organizations to contribute to a reduction in tree loss due to forest pests and fire. In this way, NRCan is helping to maintain sustainable wood supply levels and supporting an annual sustainable timber harvest.

Result 3: End-users continued to access 16 indicators and 11 tools from the Forest Climate Change website and from published works. Tool and indicator landing pages were accessed over 6000 times in 2018.

A 2-day workshop was held with external partners and end-users to enhance awareness of tools, indicators, and regional integrated assessment approaches. Several presentations were also delivered through working groups and seminar series to increase awareness of available tools and indicators for use in various regional assessments.

The provision of scientific knowledge on forest ecosystems, through access to indicators and tools, to Canadian industry and non-government organizations, and early intervention pest management strategies contribute to a reduction in tree loss thereby helping to maintain sustainable wood supply levels and supporting an annual sustainable timber harvest.

Starting point: 100 advisory boards and committees.

Participation of the Canadian Forest Service on advisory boards or committees involving the sharing of knowledge on forest disturbances to governments, industry, and non-governmental organizations.

Target: Participation on advisory boards and committees stays within 10% of starting point.

In 2018-19, NRCan participated in 131 advisory committees and boards.

In support of the GOCs commitment to sustainable development for the ecological use of natural, social and economic resources, NRCan's participation on advisory committees and boards is essential for sharing new and existing knowledge on forest ecosystems with its partners, contributing to a reduction in tree loss due to changing pest populations and thereby helping to maintain stable wood supply levels.

Through engagement with provinces and territories, industry and international partners, develop and deliver science-based solutions to help reduce wildland fires for forest-based communities. Sharing international wildland fire management resources will advance fire response by fire management agencies and first responders. Opportunities for knowledge sharing include:

• Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre
• Canadian Council of Forest Minister’s (in the context of the Canadian Wildland Fire Strategy)

Starting point: 100 advisory boards and committees.

Participation of the Canadian Forest Service on advisory boards or committees involving the sharing of knowledge on forest disturbances to governments, industry, and non-governmental organizations.

Target: Participation on advisory boards and committees stays within 10% of starting point.

In 2018-19, NRCan participated in 131 advisory committees and boards.

In support of the GOCs commitment to sustainable development for the ecological use of natural, social and economic resources, NRCan's participation on advisory committees and boards is essential for building capacity, provide support and sharing scientific knowledge and technologies on forest ecosystems with its partners, contributing to a reduction in tree loss due to wildland fires and thereby helping to maintain stable wood supply levels.

Developing a forest bioeconomy framework.

Target: 1 framework endorsed with annual reporting, as agreed by the members of the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers.

In 2018-19, a Forest Bioeconomy Framework was endorsed by the members of the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers.

The endorsed framework supports the GOC’s commitment to sustainable development for the ecological use of natural, social and economic resources by looking into opportunities of collaboration and adapting to a changing climate. It also contributes to job creation in the forest sector, creating favourable research and investment conditions for emerging and bioeconomy activities, and helping to maintain sustainable wood supply levels.

Starting point: 100 advisory boards and committees. Participation of the Canadian Forest Service on advisory boards or committees involving the sharing of knowledge on forest disturbances to governments, industry, and non-governmental organizations.

Target: Participation on advisory boards and committees stays within 10% of starting point.

In 2018-19, NRCan participated in 131 advisory committees and boards.

In support of the GOC’s commitment to sustainable development for the ecological use of natural, social and economic resources, NRCan's participation on advisory committees and boards is essential for sharing knowledge on forest ecosystems with its domestic and international partners, to implement and advance fire and pest strategies contributing to better informed wildfire management due to a changing climate and thereby helping to maintain stable wood supply levels, and supporting an annual sustainable timber harvest.

Number of new economic development projects facilitated, brokered, and/or developed in/by Indigenous communities with NRCan knowledge and funding.

Target 1: 8 new projects annually, facilitated, brokered, and/or developed with NRCan knowledge and funding.

Annual research plan endorsed by the FPInnovations National Research Advisory Committee that includes linkages with forecasted needs and priorities for Indigenous communities.

Target 2: 1 endorsed research plan per year.

Result 1: In 2018 - 2019 NRCan's Indigenous Forestry Initiative (IFI) provided $9.3 million in funding to support 42 new Indigenous-led forest-based economic development projects.

This financial and technical support that NRCan provides to Indigenous communities contributes to sustainable development and climate change adaptation efforts by building capacity, ultimately supporting the FSDS goal for Sustainably Managed Lands and Forests, and thereby helping to maintain stable wood supply levels and supporting an annual sustainable timber harvest.

Result 2: Annual FPInnovations transformative technologies work-plan has been endorsed by delegated FPI executive management representative on January 18, 2019.

The endorsed work-plan supports sustainable development and climate change adaptation efforts by providing forest sector companies with technical support, contributing to a sustainable forest sector and helping to advance progress towards the FSDS goal.

Scientific evidence (e.g. publications, reports) used for environmental policy/guidance development.

Target: 3 by 2023.

NRCan produced three scientific reports used for development of environmental policy/guidance in relation to our current Organic Covers Project:

1. Assessing the long-term ecosystem productivity benefits and potential of forests re-established on a mine tailings site.
2. Geochemical stability of acid-generating pyrrhotite tailings 4 to 5 years after addition of oxygen-consuming organic covers.
3. Differentiating inorganics in biochars produced at commercial scale using principal component analysis.

By providing governments, agencies and industry with scientific knowledge on best strategies for mine waste management, NRCan contributes to protecting our lands and supports progress towards the FSDS Sustainably Managed Lands and Forests goal.

Energy savings (petajoules) from regulated products and market transformation.

Starting point: 2.35 petajoules saved in 2015-16.

Target: 15.5 petajoules saved annually (equivalent to the annual energy used by approximately 139,500 typical Canadian households, excluding transportation) by 2021.

Estimated annual energy savings in 2018-19 associated with introduction of amendments to the Energy Efficiency Regulations: 1.6 PJ (this value is based on energy savings attributable to Amendments 13-16; whereas the 2015-16 value is attributable to previous Amendments).

Actions in 2018-19: NRCan developed three Amendments to Canada’s Energy Efficiency Regulations to introduce or update minimum energy performance standards, testing standards, verification, or reporting requirements to improve the energy efficiency of 38 appliances and equipment.

Overall, minimum energy performance standards were set for 36 appliances and equipment.

By setting minimum energy performance standards, NRCan contributes to improving the energy performance of appliances and equipment in Canadian homes and buildings, which helps to reduce Canada’s total GHG emissions.

Starting point: 0%

Percentage of SmartWay freight transport companies that implement lower carbon transportation options.

Target: 60% annually (maintained each year until 2021).

70% of 394 respondents indicated that they have implemented lower carbon transportation options because of the SmartWay Program.

By helping industry to maximize efficiency and to reduce energy use in its freight operations through the SmartWay Program, NRCan helps advance progress towards the FSDS target for 30% reductions in GHG emissions in Canada by 2030.

Starting point: emission levels of 2016-17.

Through NRCan supported RD&D, reduce GHG emissions (from past and ongoing clean energy technology projects).

Target: A decrease in emissions of 1 million tonnes per year (equivalent to 250,000 passenger cars removed from our roads) starting in 2017-18.

Through NRCan supported RD&D, direct GHG emissions have been reduced by 1.32 megatonnes in 2018-19.

These RD&D clean energy technology projects help to reduce Canada's total GHG emissions towards the FSDS target by 2030.

• Canadian homes (through the EnerGuide, ENERGY STAR^® and R-2000 home labelling initiatives) and commercial and institutional buildings;
• The industrial sector using energy management systems such as ISO 50001, the Superior Energy Performance program, and the ENERGY STAR^® or other industry programs to help businesses track, analyze, and improve their energy efficiency

Energy saved in petajoules from the energy efficiency programs in the building sector.

Target 1: 265 petajoules saved (equivalent to the annual energy used by approximately 2,385,500 typical Canadian households, excluding transportation) in 2021 from energy efficiency programs funded in the building sector.

Energy saved by industry in petajoules from energy efficiency programs.

Target 2: 23.2 petajoules saved annually (equivalent to the annual energy used by more than 208,800 typical Canadian households, excluding transportation) in 2021-22.

Result 1: NRCan worked with partners to improve energy efficiency in the building sector, which has resulted in 7.0 PJ saved in 2018-2019.

ENERGY STAR certification program was launched in March 2018. As of March 2019, there were 120 buildings certified.

In 2018-19, a three-year program was launched to provide financial support to provinces, territories, municipalities, and stakeholders to benchmark, label and disclose energy use in commercial and institutional buildings.

The introduction of ENERGY STAR certification for buildings contributes to energy efficiency in Canada's commercial sectors by providing energy management tools. This contributes to the FSDS target for GHG emissions reductions.

Result 2: NRCan worked with Canadian industry and North American partners to improve industrial energy efficiency, which has resulted in 3.5 PJ saved in 2018-2019.

Since adopting ISO 50001 as Canada’s premier energy management system in 2011, the number of certifications has grown to 160 sites – and adoption continues to accelerate across Canada’s industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors.

By helping to improve energy management in Canada's industrial sector, NRCan contributes to help improve energy efficiency in Canada's industrial sector and this helps to advance Canada’s progress towards the FSDS target for GHG emissions reductions.

Through NRCan supported RD&D, contribute to reducing methane emissions in the oil and gas sector.

Target: Contribute to the national target of reducing methane emissions by 40% to 45% by 2025.

On track to meet the target by 2025.

NRCan continues to invest in projects aimed at improving GHG detection, verification and reduction. In 2018-29, NRCan:

• Funded an additional five industry-led clean technology projects, at $4.8 million, to develop and demonstrate technologies that cost-effectively reduce or eliminate emissions associated with oil and gas production, bringing NRCan’s total under this portfolio to 10 projects, at $8.0 million.
• Supported federal scientific activities to reduce GHG and pollutant emissions from oil and gas wells, while improving the understanding of emissions from existing sources.
• Provided scientific expertise to support the development of national, provincial/territorial and international methane regulations and policy development.
• Supported international agreements with China and with Mexico to provide technical expertise for demonstration projects on methane emission reductions, which helps to reduce GHG emissions on a global scale, while creating market opportunities for Canadian innovations.

By supporting RD&D in the oil and gas sector, NRCan contributes to the transition to a low-carbon economy and reduced GHG emissions, which supports progress towards the FSDS target.

Starting point: report annually.

Annual report on carbon emissions and removals in Canada’s managed forests within “The State of Canada’s Forests”.

Target: 1 report per year.

In 2018-19, the “State of Canada’s Forests” reported on carbon emissions and removals from forests for 1990-2016, as did Canada’s Greenhouse Gas National Inventory Report. In addition, estimates of future emissions and removals from forests, as well as the expected contribution from forests to Canada’s 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction target were reported in Canada’s Greenhouse Gas and Air Pollutant Emissions Projections report.

NRCan helps to improve understanding of the impact of land management decisions by supporting scientific measurements and monitoring of carbon fluxes and by providing monitoring tools. Results using the tools were provided in these reports. This contributes to understanding progress toward the FSDS goal of limiting global average temperature rise to well below two degrees Celsius.

Percentage of Canada’s objectives for meetings of international climate and clean energy fora that are advanced through negotiations and consensus.

Target: 70%

100% of Canada’s objectives for international meetings are advanced through negotiation and consensus.

Canada continued to show global leadership as a founding member of Mission Innovation, a global initiative of 24 countries and the European Union, working to accelerate clean energy solutions. In 2018-19, Canada chaired the Mission Innovation Steering Committee and Ministerial Planning Team that was charged with preparing Canada to host member countries at the 10^th Clean Energy Ministerial and the 4^th Mission Innovation Ministerial (CEM10-MI-4). Canada also collaborated with MI counterparts by taking part in eight innovation challenges, including serving as co-lead of the Sustainable Biofuels and Clean Energy Materials Challenges.

NRCan also strengthened its internal strategic oversight of the International Energy Agency Technology Network.

Through these international activities and engagements, NRCan plays a lead role in promoting Canada’s interests and working towards Canada’s commitments in international agreements and initiatives on climate change and clean energy. This work supports the FSDS goal for effective action on climate change.

Maintain leadership of Canada’s Climate Change Adaptation Platform

Develop and share knowledge and tools, provide science information, and build capacity to enhance the resilience of Canadian communities and businesses in natural resource sectors to the impacts of climate change

Number of new knowledge products released by the Climate Change Adaptation Platform and the Climate Change Geoscience Program.

Target: 40 new knowledge products by March 31, 2019.

In 2018-19, 67 new knowledge products were produced by the Climate Change Adaptation Platform and the Climate Change Geoscience Program.

NRCan contributes to climate change adaptation by equipping Canadian communities and businesses in natural resource sectors with knowledge products, which supports progress towards the FSDS goal for effective climate action.

Percentage of tools and information made available to decision makers in a timely manner.

Target: 100%

100% of tools and information were made available to decision makers in a timely manner.

By ensuring tools and information are made available to support decision making on climate change and clean energy issues, NRCan contributes to effective action on climate change.

Provide expert advice, and participate in workshops.

Deliver a contribution program that funds cost-shared, collaborative projects aimed at developing, transferring and integrating adaptation information and tools

Percentage of communities and businesses in natural-resource sectors reporting they have access to tools and information for adaptation decision making.

Target: 50%

67% of communities and 72% of businesses in natural-resource sectors reported they have access to tools and information for adaptation decision making through a 2017 survey that will be repeated every 5 years.

By enabling communities and businesses in natural resource sectors across Canada to have access to new knowledge on risks and opportunities to support decision-making and action, NRCan contributes to adaptation to a changing climate and on the Effective Action on Climate Change overall FSDS goal.

Starting point: 100 advisory boards and committees.

Participation of the Canadian Forest Service on advisory boards or committees involving the sharing of knowledge on forest disturbances to governments, industry, and non-governmental organizations.

Target 1: Participation on advisory boards and committees stays within 10% of starting point.

Number of active collaborations with public and private sectors that manage risk or opportunities to human population, natural resources and infrastructure health.

Target 2: Collecting data on 3 collaboration agreements per year.

Result 1: In 2018-19, NRCan participated in 131 advisory committees and boards.

Participation on advisory committees and boards facilitates the provision to governments, agencies and industry with scientific knowledge on forest disturbances, including wildland fire, to forecast impacts and contribute to the mitigation of effects from and adaptation to a changing climate, which contributes to the federal goal of limiting global average temperature rise to well below two degrees Celsius.

Result 2: In 2018-19, 3 new agreements were established.

• MOU on protecting jobs in eastern Canada's forestry sector to support the implementation of the Spruce Budworm Early Intervention Strategy - Phase II
• MOU on Mutual Assistance and Cooperation on Wildland Fire Management with the Department of Environmental Affairs of the Republic of South Africa
• Research Agreement – FraxiProtec™ EAB pilot test in the City of Fredericton.

These agreements facilitate the provision to governments, agencies and industry with scientific knowledge on forest disturbances, including wildland fire, to forecast impacts and contribute to the mitigation of effects from and adaptation to a changing climate, which contributes to the federal goal of limiting global average temperature rise to well below two degrees Celsius.

Number of times geospatial information tools and services are accessed.

Target 1: Baselines to be determined.

Average time elapsed from image receipt to the staging of emergency flood response products.

Target 2: 4 hours or less.

Result 1: In 2018-19, geospatial information tools and services were accessed 489,812 times (as per tracking URL traffic information).

Result 2: All Emergency Geomatics Services service responses were delivered well under the 4-hour service turnaround.

By providing stakeholder access to comprehensive, reliable and accurate geospatial information consistent with international standards, NRCan contributes to the mitigation of effects from a changing climate.

Starting point for commercial/institutional buildings: 2011 model National Energy Code for Buildings (NECB).

Starting point for housing: 2015 model National Building Code (NBC), Part 9.36.

Indicator: Net-Zero Energy Ready (NZER) Code is available.

Targets: 1st tier of NZER codes for new construction will be published in 2020 and the 2nd and 3rd tier by 2022.

On track to meet the target by 2022.

As part of the plan to make new and existing buildings more efficient, NRCan and the National Research Council continue to support the work of the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes to develop more stringent energy codes for buildings and houses, to be published starting in 2020.

By working with partners to improve the energy efficiency of codes in target sectors, NRCan contributes to greener infrastructure for Canada.

Demonstrate key emerging Smart Grid technologies essential to integrate a higher proportion of renewables onto the grid

Support RD&D to drive down the cost and create market confidence in net zero building construction

Demonstrate innovative clean energy solutions for northern communities and reduce their reliance on diesel power

Facilitate the development and deployment of next generation electric vehicle charging infrastructure

Ratio of NRCan program investments in clean energy S&T to leveraged funding from partners.

Target 1: 1:1 ratio.

Reductions in GHG emissions from NRCan funded projects of green innovation.

Target 2: 11.44 megatonnes annually (equivalent to 2.86 million passenger cars removed from our roads) by 2030.

Advancing Clean Energy Technologies.

Target 3: 50% of RD&D projects advance the technology readiness level of emerging technologies, by one level, by 2023.

Result 1: In 2018-19, the ratio of partner investments in clean energy science and technology program to NRCan funding is 3:1. This means that an estimated $3 was leveraged for every $1 NRCan invested in clean energy technologies to reduce GHG emissions, keeping the target on track.

This funding supports NRCan’s contributions to the FSDS target for investments in green infrastructure initiatives.

Result 2: On track to meet the target by 2030

In 2018-19, NRCan provided 10 real-world demonstrations of innovative Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in urban environments, and installed 134 EV fast-chargers and four natural gas refuelling stations open to the public across Canada.

Result 3: On track to meet 2023 target.

NRCan’s investments in 2018-19 included:

• $100M to fund demonstrations and deployment of smart grid technologies, including $10.7M in funding to support a battery and solar powered smart grid projects in Edmonton,
• $200M for three renewable power projects to enable green house gases (GHG) reductions in the electricity sector and funded public demonstrations to encourage the adoption of updated energy efficiency building codes.
• $64.1M for research, development, and demonstration projects on energy efficient buildings to reduce costs and drive adoption of net-zero energy ready technologies and practices by Canada’s construction industry.
• In 2018-19, NRCan helped accelerate the development and demonstration of next-generation electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, resulting in 10 real-world demonstration projects that provide innovative solutions to barriers for the uptake of EV charging infrastructure in urban areas (e.g. at multi-unit residential buildings, at workplaces and for public transit), and installed 134 EV fast-chargers and four natural gas refuelling stations open to the public across Canada. Additionally 25 new projects were also selected for funding through the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstration (EVID) Program.

These funded projects contribute to the $20 billion target in green infrastructure initiatives to reduce GHG emissions by leveraging its investments.

Number of charging and refuelling stations (by fuel type) planned, under development and completed through the program.

Targets:

Greening Infrastructure Phase 1: 70 electric vehicle recharging stations, 6 natural gas and 2 hydrogen refuelling stations (by 2018).

Greening Infrastructure Phase 2: 900 electric vehicle charging stations, 15 natural gas and 12 hydrogen refueling stations (by 2024).

In 2018-19, 134 EV fast-chargers, four natural gas refuelling stations and two hydrogen stations were completed and open to the public.

Also, agreements were signed for 424 EV fast-chargers, 5 natural gas refuelling stations and 3 hydrogen refuelling stations. Of these, 41 EV fast-chargers and one natural gas refuelling station are currently open to the public. The remaining infrastructure will be available by summer 2020.

NRCan continues its collaboration with partners to fund green infrastructure initiatives that reduce GHG emissions and improve climate resilience and environmental quality.

Starting point: No assessments have been completed. New assessments are required to inform decisions on marine protected areas.

Complete resource and economic assessments for areas proposed by Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Parks Canada to help Canada achieve its goal of protecting 5% of marine and coastal areas by 2017 and 10% by 2020.

Target: 10 qualitative or quantitative resource and economic assessments over 3 years.

On track to meet the target by 2020.

For 2018-19, a total of 8 resource assessments and 4 economic assessments were completed.

Resources and economic assessments are required steps for the creation of protected marine and costal areas and contribute to federal efforts to conserve 10% of coastal and marine areas by 2020. This work supports the FSDS goal to have healthy, resilient and productive ecosystems along Canada’s coasts and surrounding oceans.

Starting point is 4 publications per year.

Number of publications (including maps) released relating to natural hazards in existing or proposed areas of marine infrastructure.

Target: 5 publications per year.

NRCan’s contributions to this FSDS target through this work were completed with the end of the project in March 2018. There were 38 publications during the five-year duration of this project from 2013-2018, far exceeding the identified target.

A related, remaining 8 publications were released in 2018-19 to complete project requirements.

By conducting these scientific studies to support marine safety against natural hazards, NRCan contributed the protection of Canada’s marine and costal environment.

Number of scientific publications and products related to measurable advances in spill recovery in the marine environment.

Target: Beginning in 2019, at least one scientific publication or product per year.

In 2018-19, NRCan published two scientific publications and gave two presentations on measurable advances in spill recovery in the marine environment.

In 2018-19, NRCan supported the conservation of coastal and marine areas through its scientific research publications.

Through this work, NRCan helped to strengthen understanding among partners on emergency response plans and decisions for spill pollution, which contributes to the protection of Canada’s marine and coastal environment.

Using landscape–level considerations, assess influences of forest management and other disturbances on forest and aquatic biodiversity and ecosystem services with academic, provincial and industry partners. This will be supported by:

• Developing and testing effective and cost-efficient biophysical sustainability indicators
• Refining remote sensing and enhanced forest inventory tools to assess critical terrestrial and aquatic habitats

Starting point: 100 advisory boards and committees.

Participation of the Canadian Forest Service on advisory boards or committees involving the sharing of knowledge on forest ecosystems to governments, industry and nongovernmental organizations.

Target: Participation on advisory boards and committees stays within 10% of starting point.

In 2018-19, NRCan participated in 103 advisory boards and committees.

Participation on these advisory boards and committees contributes to the federal goal of supporting economic prosperity and the well-being of Canadians through the provision of clean and healthy lakes and rivers. The provision of scientific knowledge, through participation on advisory boards and committees, supports governments, industry and non-governmental organizations for multiple purposes, including developing forest management practices and policies that consider impacts on aquatic biodiversity and ecosystem services, and contribute to maintain the health of lakes and rivers.

Scientific evidence (e.g. publications, reports) used for environmental policy/guidance development.

Target: 3 by 2023.

On track to meet the target by 2020.

In 2018-19, one report was completed.

By developing scientific evidence to understand the threat of climate change on environmental effects of metals and mines, NRCan contributes to maintain the health of lakes and rivers and contributes to the Pristine Lakes and Rivers overall FSDS goal.

Starting point: 2018-2019.

Development of space-based technologies that allow quantitative evaluation.

Target: 2018-2019.

In 2018-19, NRCan conducted research and developed algorithms for ice mapping from satellite imagery and a national ice jam database, geospatial and statistical models to identify likelihood of ice jamming in rivers, and procedures to characterize ice jams using drones. The development of this space-based technology will allow a quantitative evaluation of open water and flooded vegetation.

By collaboratively developing and providing space-based technologies and modelling forecasting methods, NRCan contributes to a better understanding of groundwater resources.

Starting point: 2018-2019.

Completion of the National Hydro Network.

Target: 2018-2019.

In 2018-19, the National Hydro Network (NHN) covered all of Canada, providing data that can be jointly used by agencies on both sides of the Canada-US border. As lakes and rivers evolve over time, as specific areas require more coverage due to natural hazards and human-made activities, and as science requires better water network, updates and improvement of the NHN will be ongoing.

The completion of Canada’s National Hydro Network contributes to a better understanding of water resources to help support water quality and ecosystem health in Canada’s lakes and rivers.

Number of acknowledgments from public and/or private sector organizations incorporating NRCan's groundwater geoscience information and tools into their products (e.g. aquifer maps and data, methods and approaches, plans and reports).

Target: 5 per year.

In 2018-19, 7 acknowledgments were made from public and private sector organizations and academia that incorporated NRCan's groundwater geoscience information and tools into their products.

By providing information tools that can contribute to improved sustainable land-use decision making and groundwater management essential for rural drinking water and ecosystem health, NRCan contributes to the Pristine Lakes and Rivers FSDS goal.

Number of citations from public and/or private sector organizations incorporating NRCan's groundwater geoscience information and tools into their products (e.g., aquifer maps and data, methods and approaches, plans and reports).

Target: 5 per year.

In 2018-19, 8 citations were made by the public and private sectors and by academia, incorporating NRCan's groundwater geoscience information and tools into their products.

By providing information tools that can contribute to improved sustainable land-use decision making and groundwater management essential for rural drinking water and ecosystem health, NRCan contributes to the Pristine Lakes and Rivers FSDS goal.

Scientific evidence (e.g. publications, reports) used for policy/guidance development.

Target: 3 by 2023.

On track to meet the target by 2023.

In 2018-19, one report on the regulation of selenium for the mining industry was completed.

By producing scientific evidence that supports the development of policy and guidance, NRCan contributes to improved regulations and decreased environmental effects of metals and mines on lakes and rivers. This work helps advance progress towards the Pristine Lakes and Rivers FSDS goal.

Scientific evidence (e.g. publications, reports) used for policy/regulation development.

CanmetMINING will also provide scientific advice to regulators (Environment and Climate Change Canada) in the development of MMERs.

Target: 3 by 2023.

On track to meet the target by 2023.

In 2018-19, two reviews on mining technical guidance were completed by CanmetMINING.

By providing scientific evidence that supports policy and regulation development, NRCan contributes to improved regulations and decreased impacts of metal and mining waste on the environment, particularly for lakes and rivers and contributes to the Pristine Lakes and Rivers FSDS goal.

Scientific evidence (e.g. publications, reports) used for both domestic and international regulation development.

Target: 3 by 2023.

In 2018-19, three publications that support the development of international regulations for aquatic hazard classification were completed:

1. Method development for determining the removal of metals from the water column under transformation/dissolution conditions for chronic hazard classification.
2. Weight-of evidence approach for assessing removal of metals from the water column for chronic environmental hazard classification.
3. Transformation/Dissolution characterization of tungsten and tungsten compounds for aquatic hazard classification.

Number of new knowledge products released to open and accessible databases.

Target: 25 annually.

In 2018-19, 134 knowledge products were published.

By providing access to new knowledge on geological hazards to organizations, NRCan contributes to the prevention of environmental emergencies or the mitigation of their impacts and supports the Safe and Healthy Communities FSDS goal.

Starting point: to be set from 2016-17 results.

Percentage of earthquakes of magnitude 4.0 or higher within Canada for which a notification was issued in four minutes or less from the time of sufficient data availability.

Target: 75% (within the accuracy of four minutes or less), and 99% within 10 minutes.

A warning was issued within 4 minutes for 75% of earthquakes (>4.0 in magnitude) that occurred in 2018-19. A notification was issued within 10 minutes for almost all (99%) of these earthquakes.

4 earthquakes met the criteria (onshore, non-Arctic) during reporting period. The time between availability of sufficient data and issuance of notification was less than 4 minutes for each event.

By providing credible information on the impacts and consequences of natural emergency events, NRCan helps to prevent them or mitigate their impacts to support the health and well-being of Canadians.

In 2018-19, NRCan scientists developed new science and technology to meet the target for this departmental action, contributing significantly to the readiness of the RADARSAT Constellation Mission.

NRCan developed new imaging modes, built a data simulator, developed calibration methods, and built new pre-process systems to make it easier for users to extract relevant information from large volumes of satellite data. NRCan also verified and validated its Earth Observation Data Management system to support the RADARSAT Constellation Mission successful launch that occurred on June 12, 2019.

With this project NRCan will be in a position to provide up-to-date and comprehensive landmass and water information to support socio-economic and environmental decisions, and contribute to the prevention of environmental emergencies or the mitigation of their impacts.

Percentage of proposed major energy transmission project reviews that fulfill the Interim Measures during the interim period.

Target: 100%

Interim measures were fulfilled for 100% of proposed major energy transmission projects reviews.

Major energy transmission project reviews inform decision makers and ensure the public and Indigenous groups are engaged on proposed resource projects, and contribute to informed action and decision-making. This work supports progress towards the FSDS goal for safe and healthy communities.

Starting point: No current active involvement of Indigenous groups in monitoring of major pipeline projects.

Proposed indicator: Percentage of participating Indigenous groups who are satisfied with the Committees’ role in monitoring of the projects.

Target: To be confirmed in collaboration with Indigenous partners.

Since 2017, 88% of priorities or issues identified by the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees (IAMCs) or Indigenous communities impacted by the TMX or Line 3 projects (through funding proposals) are being (or have been) addressed through IAMC or related federal actions or investments.

By supporting meaningful Indigenous participation in the full lifecycle of energy infrastructure development, NRCan contributes to informed action and decision making to support health and well-being for these communities.

Number of acknowledgements from public and/or private sector organizations incorporating NRCan's environmental geoscience information into their products.

Target: 5 per year.

In 2018-19, 6 acknowledgments from public and/or private sector organizations incorporating NRCan's environmental geoscience information into their products were made (4 from provinces, 1 Federal, 1 international).

By providing scientific expertise, NRCan contributes to informed action and decision making for resource development and helps advance progress to the Safe and Healthy Communities FSDS goal.

Percentage of projects where NRCan has provided advice that is ultimately incorporated into an environmental assessment process.

Target: 100%

For 100 % of the projects where NRCan provided advice in 2018-19, the final environmental assessment reports clearly identified how NRCan’s advice contributed to project approval decisions.

By providing scientific expertise during environmental assessment processes, NRCan contributes to informed action and decision-making pertaining to proposed projects to support safe and healthy communities.

Payment of $1.13 million was made to Saskatchewan in 2007 for the federal share of Phase 1 of the Project.

Percentage of payments made to Saskatchewan in the year they are required for eligible Phase 2 and Phase 3 expenses, as defined in the 2006 Memorandum of Agreement.

Further federal funding was not provided in 2018-19 as Saskatchewan did not have the required license and permit necessary for remediation under the 2006 Memorandum of Agreement entered into between Canada and Saskatchewan. The province has been proceeding with the project under other approvals it has received and other approvals are still pending.

Number of assessments and/or updates made to energy regulations or legislations.

Target: 2 per year.

In 2018-2019, NRCan continued to provide support for the Canadian Energy Regulator Act as it made its way through the parliamentary process as part of Bill C-69. This work involved providing analysis and recommendations related to inform decisions on proposed amendments. During this time, NRCan also supported the development of regulations that will ensure effective implementation of the new Act. This work included supporting the development of Triage Statements, RIAS and Drafting Instructions, as well as leading public and Indigenous consultations for the new regulations. This included publishing 2 regulatory discussion papers for public comment on the Designated Officer Regulations and the Power Line Damage Prevention Regulations.

By supporting the establishment of a sound liability, legislative and regulatory regime, NRCan contributes to informed action and decision-making for oil and gas development.

SDG 13 – Target 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning.

Percentage (%) change in GHG emissions from facilities and fleets from fiscal year 2005-06 to 2030.

Target: 40% reduction in NRCan facility and fleet emissions by 2030 from 2005 levels.

On track to meet the target by 2030.

GHG emissions from NRCan facilities and fleets in fiscal year 2018-19 is 21.6 ktCO2eq.

Percentage (%) change in GHG emissions from facilities and fleets from fiscal year 2005-06 to fiscal year 2017-18 is 38%.

NRCan is also directly supporting 11 departments/agencies by providing technical advice and analyses to help them meet GHG reduction targets in their federal facilities and fleets.

By reducing energy use through efficiency measures in its building and fleets, NRCan contributes to the FSDS target to reduce GHG emissions from federal government buildings and fleet by 40% below its 2005 levels by 2030, with an aspiration to achieve it by 2025.

5% of office space is currently meeting Workplace 2.0 standards on NRCan’s primary office location in the National Capital Region, the Booth Street Complex (555, 601, 615, 580 and 588 Booth St. and 560 Rochester St).

Target: 25 % of office workspace at the Booth Street Complex that is to Workplace 2.0 standards by 2025.

On track to meet the target by 2025.

In 2018-19, 14% of the office workspace at the Booth Street Complex is to workplace 2.0 Standards.

The modernization of NRCan's workplace contributes to improved energy efficiency of our building operations and helps to advance progress towards the FSDS target for GHG emissions reductions from federal government buildings and fleets.

Energy saved in terajoules per year for all federal organization projects that received support from NRCan.

Target 1:

• 80 kilotons of GHG emissions (CO2eq) saved annually (equivalent to the emissions generated annually by approximately 20,000 passenger vehicles) from projects supported by NRCan by 2030;
• 750 terajoules saved annually (equivalent to the annual energy used by approximately 6,750 typical Canadian households, excluding transportation) by 2030 for other federal organization projects that received NRCan support.

Target 2: Number of federal organizations (departments, agencies and Crown corporations) provided with information, tools and services to improve energy performance of federal buildings.

Target: Total increase from 64 to 70 by 2022.

Result 1: The Greening Government Operations initiative was launched, providing an enhanced suite of technical advisory services for federal organizations seeking energy and GHG reductions from their building and fleet operations.

NRCan services influenced projects, with a potential GHG savings of 192 Kt.

Result 2: In 2018-19, there were 59 federal organizations that received NRCan services since April 2017.

Services delivered include:

• Training and awareness: 360 person-days of federal staff training on energy efficient facilities management; delivery of 9 community of practice sessions, posting of 4 e-module training on Youtube, of which 2 were posted on the School of Public Service.
• Technical support: provided technical advice to 39 energy and GHG reduction projects, including energy audits, business plans, carbon neutral plan.
• Celebration: coordinated and awarded an Energy Efficiency price to PSPC and CMHC in the context of the Real Property Institute of Canada National Workshop.

By providing tools and technical support to federal organizations, NRCan contributed to reductions in GHG emissions and supported the FSDS goal for low-carbon operations.

NRCan began a new multi-year round of BCRs in the 2016-17 fiscal year.

Target: 50% of major sites will have BCR completed by 2020-21 that would provide current “health” status of the building portfolio, a prerequisite to the planning of any improvement.

On track to meet the target.

In 2018-19, NRCan completed 12 BCRs, which accounts for roughly 40% of the priority buildings in need of a BCR.

Updating and modernizing BMP and BCR processes contribute to energy efficiency and improved environmental performance of the Department’s buildings. Ultimately, these efforts contribute to achieve the federal government target to 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.

Starting point: GHG emissions from NRCan fleet in fiscal year 2005–06 (base year) = 1.78 ktCO2e.

Current result:

GHG emissions from NRCan fleet in fiscal year 2016-17 = 0.76 ktCO2e.

Percentage (%) change in GHG emissions from fleet from fiscal year 2005-06 to fiscal year 2016–17 = 57%.

Target: 40% by 2030.

On track to meet the target.

In 2018-19, GHG emissions from NRCan’s fleet was 0.8ktCO2eq and there was a 53% change in GHG emissions since 2005-06.

Reducing energy use through efficiency measures and modernizing NRCan’s fleet contributes to reduced GHG emissions. These actions contribute to achieving the federal government goal to 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.

Number and percentage of managers and functional heads of materiel and of procurement whose performance evaluation includes support and contribution toward green procurement.

Target: 90% by March 31, 2019 and ongoing.

In 2018-19, 100% of managers and functional heads had performance agreements that included how they would support and contribute to green procurement.

Embedding environmental considerations related to purchasing decisions into the corporate culture helps advance greener procurement, which supports the federal government goal for a low-carbon government.

Number and percentage of procurement and/or materiel management specialists who completed the Canada School of Public Service Green Procurement course (C215) or equivalent.

Target: 97% (or 34 specialists) by March 31, 2019.

100% of procurement and/or materiel management specialists took the course before March 31, 2019.

Embedding environmental considerations related to purchasing decisions into the corporate culture, contribute to greener procurement and contribute to achieve the federal government goal to 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.

Emission associated with business-related travel in tons of carbon dioxide equivalent in the year as provided by Public Services and Procurement Canada (5729 tons in 2008-09).

Target: Greenhouse gas emissions associated with business travel will be reduced by 30% (to 4,010 tons) by March 31, 2021.

On track to meet the target by 2021.

In 2018-19, GHG emissions associated with business travel was reduced by 53%.

Promoting sustainable travel practises and informing employees of alternative meeting arrangements, contribute to reduced GHG emissions and contribute to achieve the federal government goal to 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.