On this page
- Introduction
- Commitments
- Goal 2: Support a healthier and more sustainable food system
- Goal 3: Support mental health and adopt healthy behaviours
- Goal 6: Ensure clean and safe water for all Canadians
- Goal 10: Advance reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and take action on inequality
- Goal 12: Reduce waste and transition to zero-emission vehicles
- Goal 13: Take action on climate change and its impacts
- Goal 15: Protect and recover species, conserve Canadian biodiversity
- Integrating sustainable development
Introduction
The 2022 to 2026 Federal Sustainable Development Strategy (FSDS) presents the Government of Canada's sustainable development goals and targets, as required by the Federal Sustainable Development Act. This is the first FSDS to be framed using the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations 2030 Agenda and provides a balanced view of the environmental, social, and economic dimensions of sustainable development.
In keeping with the purpose of the Act, to make decision-making related to sustainable development more transparent and accountable to Parliament, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) supports the goals laid out in the FSDS through the activities described in the CFIA's 2023 to 2027 Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy (DSDS). This Report provides a report on progress related to the CFIA's DSDS in the fiscal year 2023 to 2024.
The Federal Sustainable Development Act also sets out 7 principles that must be considered in the development of the FSDS as well as DSDSs. These basic principles have been considered and incorporated in the CFIA's DSDS and 2023 to 2024 DSDS Report.
To promote coordinated action on sustainable development across the Government of Canada, the CFIA's departmental strategy reports on Canada's progress towards implementing the 2030 Agenda and advancing the SDGs, supported by the Global Indicator Framework (GIF) and Canadian Indicator Framework (CIF) targets and indicators. The Report also now captures progress on SDG initiatives that fall outside the scope of the FSDS.
Commitments for the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Goal 2: Support a healthier and more sustainable food system
FSDS context
The CFIA designs and delivers programs that verify the safety and accurate representation of food consumed by Canadians. The agency enforces sound, science-based rules that support the production and import of foods that consistently meet Canadian high-quality standards. Its food safety programs aim to prevent hazards in the food supply system and manage any food safety emergencies and incidents by working with industry and federal, provincial, territorial and international food safety partners.
Target theme
Sustainable food systems
Implementation strategies supporting the goal
This section is for implementation strategies that support the goal "Support a healthier and more sustainable food system" but not a specific FSDS target
| Implementation strategy | Departmental action | Performance indicator starting point target | How the departmental action contributes to the FSDS goal and target and, where applicable, to Canada's 2030 agenda national strategy and SDGS | Results achieved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure the safety of Canada's food system |
Continue to proactively safeguard Canada's food system and provide safe and healthy food for Canadians by: Conducting proactive assessment and management of risk supporting the agency's risk-based oversight Conducting surveillance and monitoring activities to verify food product content compliance with the regulatory requirements Taking enforcement and corrective actions when non-compliance is found Program: Setting rules for food safety and consumer protection |
Performance indicator: Percentage (%) of tested imported and domestic food products in compliance with federal regulations Starting point: 94% in 2022 to 2023 Target: At least 95% annually |
Canada's integrated and outcome-based food safety system sets out the requirements for the food industry, encompassing food safety and consumer protection requirements, and enables it to contribute to Canada's sustainable and reliable food supply in demonstrable ways Monitoring and reporting on the compliance of food product content with federal food safety and consumer protection requirements provides insight on the success of Canada's food safety system in producing safe and accurately represented food for Canadians CFIA verification activities, including surveillance and monitoring of compliance with federal food safety and consumer protection requirements, encourage compliance with regulatory requirements. Higher compliance assures Canadians of a safe, consistent, and reliable food supply Relevant targets or ambitions: |
Indicator result: In 2023 to 2024, 98.2% of tested imported and domestic food products were compliant. Note: The indicator has consistently met the target of 95% over the last 5 years. In 2022-23, the indicator result was 97.6%. These results provide confidence that the content of food products in the Canadian marketplace complies with federal food regulations. |
Initiatives advancing Canada's implementation of SDG 2 – Zero hunger
The following initiatives demonstrate how the CFIA's programming supports the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs, supplementing the information outlined above.
| Planned initiatives | Associated domestics targets or ambitions and/or global targets | Results achieved |
|---|---|---|
| Protecting food production from plant diseases, pests, and invasive species | GIF target 2.1: By 2030, end hunger and ensure access by all people, in particular the poor and people in vulnerable situations, including infants, to safe, nutritious and sufficient food all year round |
The CFIA supports this work through dedicated activities such as surveillance of plant pests, and developing prevention plans to address emerging pests such as spotted lanternfly which targets agricultural commodities. The CFIA continues to work with industry stakeholder, and federal, provincial, and territorial partners to prepare for the arrival of spotted lanternfly. This work includes communications, surveillance, and response planning. |
| Supporting food security through the control of terrestrial and aquatic animal diseases | GIF target 2.1: By 2030, end hunger and ensure access by all people, in particular the poor and people in vulnerable situations, including infants, to safe, nutritious and sufficient food all year round | The CFIA supports this through inspections and surveillance programs in place to detect and monitor animal disease. Animal health programs safeguard the animal resource base of Canada against the entry of animal diseases, both terrestrial and aquatic, through regulated pathways. These efforts help to control the spread of disease through effective response measures, if an outbreak occurs and safeguard the animal food supply. |
| In collaboration with domestic and international partners and in support of sustainable food systems, adopting a One Health approach that focuses on the connections between the health of humans, animals, plants and their ecosystems to address the serious and growing public health threat such as antimicrobial resistance | GIF target 2.4: By 2030, ensure sustainable food production systems and implement resilient agricultural practices that increase productivity and production, that help maintain ecosystems, that strengthen capacity for adaptation to climate change, extreme weather, drought, flooding and other disasters and that progressively improve land and soil quality |
The agency took a collaborative approach, rooted in One Health principles, to make progress on complex challenges that intersect human, animal, plant, and environmental health. These actions help maintain prosperity for Canadians and support ecological integrity and environmental stewardship by preserving the health of Canada's plant and animal resource base in the face of serious threats. In 2023 to 2024, the CFIA released the Pan-Canadian Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance alongside Health Canada, the Public Health Agency of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, and federal, provincial, and territorial partners. |
| Supporting sustainable food production systems, increased agricultural yields, crop productivity, and innovation in the agricultural sector by ensuring that innovative agricultural inputs such as fertilizers and supplements used by the farmer do not contain toxic or harmful substances such as pathogens, trace metals and other persistent organic pollutants | GIF target 2.4: By 2030, ensure sustainable food production systems and implement resilient agricultural practices that increase productivity and production, that help maintain ecosystems, that strengthen capacity for adaptation to climate change, extreme weather, drought, flooding and other disasters and that progressively improve land and soil quality | To address emerging environmental and human health concerns associated with Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in commercial biosolids, in 2023 to 2024, the CFIA conducted an in-depth review of the state of science. Following extensive consultation with federal and provincial partners, and the Canadian public, the CFIA published a new interim standard for PFAS in commercial biosolids on June 18, 2023. |
| Providing a regulatory framework that enables the registration of climate resilient seeds and crops | GIF target 2.4: By 2030, ensure sustainable food production systems and implement resilient agricultural practices that increase productivity and production, that help maintain ecosystems, that strengthen capacity for adaptation to climate change, extreme weather, drought, flooding and other disasters and that progressively improve land and soil quality | In 2023 to 2024 the CFIA has published the final piece of guidance on plant breeding innovation. This guidance clarifies the existing regulations to enables regulatory clarity for new plants to be developed in Canada. |
| Authorizing research field trials and the unconfined environmental (commercial) release of plants with characteristics that are new to Canada, and whose traits may increase sustainable agricultural production practices | GIF target 2.4: By 2030, ensure sustainable food production systems and implement resilient agricultural practices that increase productivity and production, that help maintain ecosystems, that strengthen capacity for adaptation to climate change, extreme weather, drought, flooding and other disasters and that progressively improve land and soil quality |
In 2023 to 2024 the CFIA authorized 342 confined trials and 5 unconfined releases. The CFIA has also registered 300 new varieties in 2023. |
| Contributing to promoting sustainable development in developing countries as recorded using the Total Official Support for Sustainable Development (TOSSD) international standard | GIF target 2.a: Increase investment, including through enhanced international cooperation, in rural infrastructure, agricultural research and extension services, technology development and plant and livestock gene banks in order to enhance agricultural productive capacity in developing countries, in particular least developed countries |
In 2023 to 2024, the CFIA spent a total of more than $ 0.6 million to promote sustainable development with over 30 developing countries and 1 region. Through the delivery of various activities (for example, webinars, study tours, and in-person seminars), the CFIA's technical cooperation program contributed to strengthening the host countries' food safety, animal health, and plant health systems. In 2023 to 2024 the CFIA's technical cooperation program also included increased engagement with the African region. Examples of activities supporting SDG goal 2 – Zero hunger – included webinars on food recalls with the Philippines, Canada's Safe Food for Canadians Regulations with Senegal, and chemical contaminants in food with Vietnam. In addition to contributions to the strengthening of the host countries' systems, the delivery of technical cooperation also contributed to protecting Canada's plant, animal and food resources. |
Goal 3: Support mental health and adopt healthy behaviours
Initiatives advancing Canada's implementation of SDG 3 – Good health and well-being
The following initiatives demonstrate how the CFIA's programming supports the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs, supplementing the information outlined above.
| Planned initiatives | Associated domestics targets or ambitions and/or global targets | Results achieved |
|---|---|---|
| Protecting the health of Canadians and animals through the surveillance, prevention, and control of terrestrial and aquatic animal diseases, and facilitating access for producers and veterinarians to a wider range of safe, effective and quality new veterinary biologics and feed related products in Canada | GIF target 3.3: By 2030, end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected tropical diseases and combat hepatitis, water-borne diseases and other communicable diseases |
The CFIA supports this work by implementing a variety of disease control measures based on the nature of the animal disease outbreak that could have a human health impact. Control measures, such as determining if zones are required, are based on the unique circumstances of each animal disease situation. Some factors included in this determination are the nature of the disease, presence of the disease in wildlife or the environment, potential for disease spread and geographical features in the area (i.e., waterways, roads, terrain). Zoonotic infections such as bovine tuberculosis, bovine spongiform encephalopathy, and avian influenza, are infections that can be transmitted from affected animals to people. The CFIA establishes quarantine control zones on infected premises to help protect members of the public. This prevents the spread of the disease to neighbouring areas and livestock. People are most commonly infected through the ingestion of products such as unpasteurized dairy and contaminated beef derived from the infected cattle or through close contact with the infected birds. Due to ongoing and effective CFIA response measures and testing programs, the current risk to the general population in Canada is considered to be very low. |
| In collaboration with domestic and international partners and in support of sustainable food systems, adopting a One Health approach that focuses on the connections between the health of humans, animals, plants and their ecosystems to address the serious and growing public health threat such as, antimicrobial resistance | GIF target 3.d: Strengthen the capacity of all countries, in particular developing countries, for early warning, risk reduction and management of national and global health risks |
One Health is an integrated, unifying approach rooted in collaboration that aims to sustainably balance and optimize the health of people, animals, plants and ecosystems, and the environment. In collaboration with its partners in Canada and abroad, the CFIA applies a One Health approach to many issues encompassed in its mandate, including zoonotic illnesses and antimicrobial resistance. On June 22, 2023, the Public Health Agency of Canada, in collaboration with the CFIA, Health Canada, and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, released the Pan-Canadian Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance, a 5-year blueprint to coordinate an accelerated Pan-Canadian plan to preserve antimicrobial effectiveness and protect the health of people, animals, agriculture, our food, and the economy. The CFIA also worked with federal and provincial partners on a One Health approach for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and chronic wasting disease and established bi-lateral cooperation with the U.S. for surveillance and data-sharing for the HPAI outbreak and other animal diseases of national and international concern. To safeguard the health of people, their pets, and wildlife affected by canine rabies, the agency also conducted stakeholder engagement sessions with industry, academia, animal welfare organizations, breeder representatives, assistance dog providers, and other federal and provincial governments on Canada's approach to preventing the spread of this disease. |
| Contributing to promoting sustainable development in developing countries as recorded using the Total Official Support for Sustainable Development (TOSSD) international standard | GIF target 3.d: Strengthen the capacity of all countries, in particular developing countries, for early warning, risk reduction and management of national and global health risks. |
In 2023 to 2024, the CFIA continued to promote sustainable development in developing countries by sharing information on Canada's food safety system with countries that exported food to Canada or expressed interest in trading with Canada. The CFIA collaborated with various developing countries in the planning and delivery of study tours, in-person workshops and webinars, to better understand Canada's food safety system, This included dedicated sessions with developing countries. For example, in September 2023, the CFIA hosted a delegation from the Bahamas Agricultural Health and Food Safety Authority (BAHFSA) for a study tour to help BAHFSA plan to build a comprehensive food, plant, and animal health laboratory and gather best practices for laboratory development including aspects related to methodology, equipment, and accreditations/certifications. Other developing countries (for example, Madagascar, India, and Philippines) participated in CFIA workshops to improve access to safe food for their domestic market, while at the same time improving the safety of food exported to Canada consequently reducing the risks in food and avoiding health risks in Canada and the receiving country. |
Goal 6: Ensure clean and safe water for all Canadians
Initiatives advancing Canada's implementation of SDG 6 – Clean water and sanitation
The following initiatives demonstrate how the CFIA's programming supports the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs, supplementing the information outlined above.
| Planned initiatives | Associated domestics targets or ambitions and/or global targets | Results achieved |
|---|---|---|
| Protecting the health of plants, animals, humans and the environment including water-related ecosystems through fertilizer and supplement product registrations and pre-market assessments. Mandatory labelling of fertilizers enables safe and sustainable product use and minimizes over-application which leads to nutrient pollution and run-off. | GIF target 6.6: By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes |
The modernized Fertilizers Regulations were published in the Canada Gazette, part II in October 2020. The changes made to the regulations reduce red tape and provide more flexibility to industry through a risk-based approach that focuses on product safety and environmental protection. In 2023, the CFIA authorized 83 research trials and registered 253 new fertilizer and supplement products (this number doesn't include re-registration and amendment). |
Goal 10: Advance reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and take action on inequality
FSDS context
The CFIA recognizes the relationship between its mandate to safeguard the food supply and plant and animal health and the importance of these resources to Indigenous Peoples' spirituality, traditions and ways of life. This includes their right to use and conserve traditional resources, now and for future generations.
The CFIA actively supports the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (UNDA) along with other federal departments and agencies by:
- developing and implementing a policy framework to ensure legislation under the CFIA authority is consistent with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
- contributing to implement the UNDA Action Plan measures where the CFIA's mandate is implicated and
- contributing to the UNDA Annual Report to demonstrate progress on CFIA implementation of relevant Action Plan measures
Incorporating Indigenous perspectives into the delivery of the agency's mandate requires investment into foundational employee training and supporting capacity to build meaningful relationships with Indigenous Peoples. The CFIA is taking steps to advance Reconciliation through activities such as:
- supporting Government of Canada initiatives related to Indigenous learning while continuing on the path to Reconciliation
- delivering Indigenous cultural awareness and training through adherence to cultural best practices; internal Indigenous cultural events; and promotion of external Indigenous learning activities with dedicated resources in a well-established equity, diversity and inclusion program
- engaging with local Indigenous communities to build positive, co-operative, and mutually respectful discussions on the renewal of the Sidney Centre for Plant Health (B.C.) and the impact on the land; and
- activating Indigenous Liaisons to facilitate collaboration with Indigenous communities during an emergency response activity through identification and mitigation of potential impacts on the rights or interests of Indigenous Peoples
This builds on the ongoing implementation of the Gender Based Analysis Plus (GBA Plus) and Assessment of Modern Treaty Impacts lenses which recognizes the importance of integrating intersectional factors into decision making.
Target theme
Advancing reconciliation with First Nations, Inuit, and the Métis communities
Target
Between 2023 and 2026, and every year on an ongoing basis, develop and table annual progress reports on implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada)
| Implementation strategy | Departmental action | Performance indicator starting point target | How the departmental action contributes to the FSDS goal and target and, where applicable, to Canada's 2030 agenda national strategy and SDGS | Results achieved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act |
Create an Indigenous science office to develop and apply a Two-Eyed Seeing Framework. Two-eyed Seeing refers to learning to see from one eye with the strengths of Indigenous Knowledge and ways of knowing, and from the other eye with the strengths of Western knowledge and ways of knowing, taking advantage of multiple perspectives Program: Setting rules for plant health Setting rules for food safety and consumer protection Setting rules for animal health |
Performance indicator: Percentage (%) of activities for which the Two-Eyed Seeing Framework has been applied Starting point: Research of the Two-Eyed Seeing Framework and a government scan on its usage to be established March 2024 Target: 100% by 2027 |
Relevant targets or ambitions: GIF target 10.3: Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and practices and promoting appropriate legislation policies and action in this regard |
Indicator result: 0% for 2023 to 2024. Note: The Indigenous Science Office is establishing a tracker to provide CFIA programs with centralized access to an integrative Indigenous science perspective. The tracker will serve as a centralized tool for managing and tracking inquiries, trainings, guidance, and resources related to working with Indigenous peoples in Canada. The tracker is currently in its beta stage of development. The Indigenous Science Office will conduct small working group tests will be conducted and training sessions will take place, with the goal of a full rollout before the end of the 2024 to 2025 fiscal year. |
| Implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act |
One goal under the UNDA Action Plan is to ensure a Canada where: Indigenous Peoples are supported by initiatives that promote connection, development, access and improvement, as well as full participation in all aspects of Canada's economy, and Indigenous Peoples are healthy, adequately housed and safe In support of this goal, the Government of Canada committed to awarding at least 5% of the total value of contracts the federal government awards each year to Indigenous businesses The CFIA will increase opportunities for Indigenous Peoples through its procurement process by leveraging provisions available in the federal Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB) policy Program: Internal Services |
Performance indicator: Percentage (%) of total value of contracts awarded each year to Indigenous businesses Starting point: 5.8% in 2022 to 2023 Target: At least 5% each year |
Indicator result: 14.2 % in 2023 to 2024 Note: Notably, the CFIA excluded from its 2023 to 2024 calculations contracts in relation to declared emergencies that threaten Canada's food safety, animal, or plant health. In these urgent situations, considering Indigenous business opportunities or conducting market analyses, typically done during procurement planning, is operationally infeasible. |
Goal 12: Reduce waste and transition to zero-emission vehicles
FSDS context
The CFIA is committed to enhancing its environmental management practices by maximizing diversion of its waste from landfill, transforming its light-duty fleet by prioritizing the purchase of zero-emission vehicles, increasing its usage of clean electricity sources, and strengthening its green procurement criteria. The CFIA's asset base, which includes laboratories, quarantine and inspection stations, scientific equipment, a fleet, and information management and information technology assets, is critically important in supporting effective program delivery and ultimately to deliver the agency's mandate.
Target theme
Federal leadership on responsible consumption
Target
By 2030, the Government of Canada will divert from landfill at least 75% by weight of non-hazardous operational waste (all Ministers)
| Implementation strategy | Departmental action | Performance indicator starting point target | How the departmental action contributes to the FSDS goal and target and, where applicable, to Canada's 2030 agenda national strategy and SDGS | Results achieved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximize diversion of waste from landfill |
Develop and implement strategies to increase waste diversion rate in laboratory operations Track and disclose waste diversion rates of non-hazardous operational waste and plastic waste from landfills through the following activities: Complete waste audits for a representative sample of most major facilities, to enable quantification and characterization of operational waste Implement waste reduction and diversion measures that are identified in the waste audits Program: Internal Services |
For CFIA-owned facilities >10,000 m2 with an occupancy of >100 full-time employees (FTEs): Performance indicator: Percentage (%) by weight of non-hazardous operational waste diverted (plastic not included) Starting point: 73% in 2021 to 2022 Target: 75% by 2030 |
By prioritizing the diversion and reduction of waste in CFIA-owned buildings and operations, CFIA will help to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the production, transport and disposal of material. Diverting waste from landfill reduces landfill gas and transport hauling emissions. Material recovery via recycling reduces emissions for the extraction and production of virgin materials Relevant targets or ambitions: GIF target 12.5: By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse |
Indicator result: Data not available in 2023 to 2024. Note: The 2021 to 2022 result was 73%. A new waste audit is planned for 2026. |
| Maximize diversion of waste from landfill |
Develop and implement strategies to increase waste diversion rate in laboratory operations Track and disclose waste diversion rates of non-hazardous operational waste and plastic waste from landfills through the following activities: Complete waste audits for a representative sample of most major facilities, to enable quantification and characterization of operational waste Implement waste reduction and diversion measures that are identified in the waste audits Program: Internal Services |
For CFIA-owned facilities >10,000 m2 with an occupancy of >100 FTEs Performance indicator: Percentage (%) by weight of non-hazardous plastic operational waste diverted Starting point: 42% in 2021 to 2022 Target: 75% by 2030 |
By prioritizing the diversion and reduction of waste in CFIA-owned buildings and operations, CFIA will help to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the production, transport and disposal of material. Diverting waste from landfill reduces landfill gas and transport hauling emissions. Material recovery via recycling reduces emissions for the extraction and production of virgin materials Relevant targets or ambitions: GIF target 12.5: By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse |
Indicator result: Data not available in 2023 to 2024. Note: The 2021 to 2022 result was 42%. A new waste audit is planned for 2026. |
Target
By 2030, the Government of Canada will divert from landfill at least 90% by weight of all construction and demolition waste (All Ministers)
| Implementation strategy | Departmental action | Performance indicator starting point target | How the departmental action contributes to the FSDS goal and target and, where applicable, to Canada's 2030 agenda national strategy and SDGS | Results achieved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximize diversion of waste from landfill |
Track and disclose construction and demolition waste for projects where construction is estimated over $1 million Complete planning and tracking for applicable projects to enable quantification of construction and demolition waste Program: Internal Services |
Performance indicator: Percentage (%) by weight of construction and demolition waste diverted from landfills annually Starting point: To be established in 2024 to 2025 Target: At least 90% by weight of all annual construction and demolition waste will be diverted from landfill by 2030 |
By tracking construction and demolition waste diversion rates, the CFIA will be able to plan more effectively to help reduce Scope 3 emissions from the production, transport and disposal of material. Diverting waste from landfill reduces landfill gas and transport waste hauling emissions. Material recovery via recycling reduces emissions for the extraction and production of virgin materials Relevant targets or ambitions: GIF target 12.5: By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse |
Indicator result: Data not available in 2023 to 2024 Note: One project, which provides results for both this and the embodied carbo indicator under Goal 13, will finish and be reported on in 2024 to 2025 |
Target
The Government of Canada's procurement of goods and services will be net-zero emissions by 2050, to aid the transition to a net-zero, circular economy (All Ministers)
| Implementation strategy | Departmental action | Performance indicator starting point target | How the departmental action contributes to the FSDS goal and target and, where applicable, to Canada's 2030 agenda national strategy and SDGS | Results achieved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transform the federal light-duty fleet |
Prioritize zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) in fleet vehicle purchases. Hybrid procurement will be considered if ZEV are not an option All new executive vehicle purchases will be ZEV or hybrids Program: Internal Services |
Performance indicator: Percentage (%) of annual fleet purchases that are ZEV or hybrid Starting point: 22% in 2019 to 2020 Target: At least 75% of annual purchases of new light-duty, on-road fleet vehicles for the conventional fleet will be zero-emission vehicles or hybrids by 2025 |
As conventional vehicles are replaced over their lifetimes with ZEV, and/or the size of the fleet is reduced, a greater proportion of the fleet will be ZEV |
Indicator result: 91% in 2023 to 2024 Note: To help further progress towards greening targets, Fleet and Procurement Management have revised their acquisition strategy to allow only ZEV vehicle procurements, outside of pick-up trucks. |
| Transform the federal light-duty fleet |
Prioritize zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) in fleet vehicle purchases. Hybrid procurement will be considered if ZEV are not an option All new executive vehicle purchases will be ZEV or hybrids Program: Internal Services |
Performance indicator: Percentage (%) of ZEV or hybrid in fleet Starting point: 1% in 2019 to 2020 Target: At least 15% of operating fleet is ZEV or hybrid by 2025 |
As conventional vehicles are replaced over their lifetimes with ZEV, and/or the size of the fleet is reduced, a greater proportion of the fleet will be ZEV |
Indicator result: 12% in 2023 to 2024 Note: The CFIA is on track to reach this target by 2025. In 2023 to 2024, 84 vehicles were purchased, of which 44 were plug in hybrid vehicles; 10 were hybrid electric vehicles and 30 were fuel injected pick up trucks. This advanced the Agency an additional 4% towards our greening goals, creating a total green inventory of 12%. |
| Strengthen green procurement criteria |
Include environmental considerations in procurement instruments Fulfill the requirements of the Policy on Green Procurement related to training, employee performance evaluations, procurement management processes and controls and using common use procurement instruments. Program: Internal Services |
Performance indicator: Percentage (%) of contracts that include criteria and/or technical specifications address environmental considerations Starting point: To be established in 2023 to 2024 Target: 50% annually |
Strengthen environmental considerations in procurement instruments Green procurement incorporates environmental considerations into purchasing decisions and is expected to motivate suppliers to reduce the environmental impact of the goods and services they deliver, and their supply chains Relevant targets or ambitions: GIF target 12.7: Promote public procurement practices that are sustainable, in accordance with national policies and priorities |
Indicator result: 51.5 % in 2023 to 2024 Note: Of the 1,047 contracts awarded, 539 met the green procurement requirements, thereby achieving the target for 2023 to 2024. |
| Strengthen green procurement criteria |
Include environmental considerations in procurement instruments Fulfill the requirements of the Policy on Green Procurement related to training, employee performance evaluations, procurement management processes and controls and using common use procurement instruments. Program: Internal Services |
Performance indicator: Percentage (%) of Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) and Shared Services Canada (SSC) standing offers and supply arrangements utilized for the purchase of CFIA goods and services that include criteria that address environmental considerations such as greenhouse gas emission reduction, plastic waste reduction and/or broader environmental benefits Starting point: To be established in 2023 to 2024 Target: 60% of all CFIA purchases each year against PSPC or SSC standing offers or supply arrangements |
Strengthen environmental considerations in procurement instruments Green procurement incorporates environmental considerations into purchasing decisions and is expected to motivate suppliers to reduce the environmental impact of the goods and services they deliver, and their supply chains Relevant targets or ambitions: GIF target 12.7: Promote public procurement practices that are sustainable, in accordance with national policies and priorities |
Indicator result: 71% in 2023 to 2024 Note: Of the 542 call-ups and contracts awarded under a PSPC/SSC standing offer or supply arrangement, 385 met the green procurement requirements, thereby achieving the target for 2023 to 2024. |
| Strengthen green procurement criteria |
Include environmental considerations in procurement instruments Fulfill the requirements of the Policy on Green Procurement related to training, employee performance evaluations, procurement management processes and controls and using common use procurement instruments. Program: Internal Services |
Performance indicator: Percentage (%) of procurement specialists that completed the Canada School of Public Service (CSPS) Procurement course Starting point: 100% in 2022 to 2023 Target: 100% annually |
Strengthen environmental considerations in procurement instruments Green procurement incorporates environmental considerations into purchasing decisions and is expected to motivate suppliers to reduce the environmental impact of the goods and services they deliver, and their supply chains Relevant targets or ambitions: GIF target 12.7: Promote public procurement practices that are sustainable, in accordance with national policies and priorities |
Indicator result: 100% in 2023 to 2024 Note: All procurement specialists in the CFIA Contracting and Procurement Policy Division completed the mandatory Green Procurement course, thereby achieving the target for 2023 to 2024. |
| Strengthen green procurement criteria |
Include environmental considerations in procurement instruments Fulfill the requirements of the Policy on Green Procurement related to training, employee performance evaluations, procurement management processes and controls and using common use procurement instruments. Program: Internal Services |
Performance indicator: Percentage (%) of identified managers and functional heads of procurement that have performance agreements that clearly include support and contribution toward green procurement Starting point: 100% in 2022 to 2023 Target: 100% annually |
Strengthen environmental considerations in procurement instruments Green procurement incorporates environmental considerations into purchasing decisions and is expected to motivate suppliers to reduce the environmental impact of the goods and services they deliver, and their supply chains Relevant targets or ambitions: GIF target 12.7: Promote public procurement practices that are sustainable, in accordance with national policies and priorities |
Indicator results: 100% in 2023 to 2024 Note: The Director and managers of the CFIA Contracting and Procurement Policy Division have clear performance objectives that support green procurement, thereby achieving the target for 2023 to 2024. |
| Achieve total clean electricity use in federal real property |
Purchase megawatt hours of renewable electricity by participating in Power Purchase Agreements where available Program: Internal Services |
Performance indicator: Percentage (%) of electricity consumption from clean electricity generation Starting point: In 2018 to 2019 fiscal year, 74% of electricity consumption was clean electricity Target: Use 100% clean electricity by 2025 |
The use of clean electricity eliminates greenhouse gas emissions in jurisdictions with emitting generation sources |
Indicator result: 83.74% in 2023 to 2024 Note: Percentage is based on electricity consumption from non-emitting sources, including renewable energy certificates, divided by the total electricity consumption. |
| Achieve total clean electricity use in federal real property |
Purchase megawatt hours of renewable electricity by participating in Power Purchase Agreements where available Program: Internal Services |
Performance indicator: Percentage (%) of clean electricity purchased Starting Point: In 2018 to 2019, 74% of electricity purchased was clean electricity Target: Purchase 100% clean electricity by 2025 |
The use of clean electricity eliminates greenhouse gas emissions in jurisdictions with emitting generation sources |
Indicator result: 83.74% in 2023 to 2024 Note: Percentage is based on electricity consumption from non-emitting sources, including renewable energy certificates, divided by the total electricity consumption. |
Goal 13: Take action on climate change and its impacts
FSDS Context
The CFIA is committed to transitioning to net-zero carbon and climate-resilient operations, while also reducing environmental impacts beyond carbon, including on waste, water and biodiversity. Effort to manage the CFIA's climate change risks and vulnerabilities will support the National Adaptation Strategy and complement adaptation actions planned and implemented by our domestic and international partners.
Target theme
Federal Leadership on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions and Climate Resilience
Target
The Government of Canada will transition to net-zero carbon operations for facilities and conventional fleets by 2050 (All Ministers)
| Implementation strategy | Departmental action | Performance indicator starting point target | How the departmental action contributes to the FSDS goal and target and, where applicable, to Canada's 2030 agenda national strategy and SDGS | Results achieved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Implement the Greening Government Strategy through measures that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve climate resilience, and green the government's overall operations |
Develop a real property strategy assessing current and future program and space requirements to optimize our real property portfolio holdings to meet future program needs Conduct carbon neutral studies at all major facilities Convert or replace by 2030 existing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC-R) systems that use high global warming potential refrigerants, ozone depleting refrigerants and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) Recommission large energy-intensive buildings on a regular cycle and/or implement smart building technology Program: Internal Services |
Performance indicator: Percentage (%) change in GHG emissions from facilities from 2005 to 2006 to current reporting fiscal year Starting point: Percentage (%) change in GHG emissions from facilities in 2005 to 2006 GHG emissions from facilities in 2005 to 2006 (base year) was 26.7 ktCO2e Target: Achieve 40% GHG emission reductions below 2005 levels by 2025 |
Identify a clear pathway forward for renovation and investment into major assets to meet the greening government goals Ensure that energy efficient and low-carbon options are being considered in infrastructure and asset improvements over $5 million |
Indicator result: GHG emissions from facilities decreased by 46.4% in 2023 to 2024 compared to the 2005 to 2006 base year. Note: The GHG emissions from facilities was 14.298 ktCO2e in 2023 to 2024. |
| Implement the Greening Government Strategy through measures that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve climate resilience, and green the government's overall operations |
Disclose the amount of embodied carbon in the structural materials of major construction projects by 2022 and reduce the embodied carbon by 30%, starting in 2025 Program: Internal Services |
Performance indicator: Average percentage (%) in the reduction of embodied carbon in building materials of major construction projects where embodied carbon was minimized through the Life-Cycle assessment Starting point: To be established in 2024 to 2025 Target: 30% for each major construction project |
Tracking and disclosing embodied carbon in structural materials from major construction will enable the CFIA to identify low carbon options for materials |
Indicator result: Data not available in 2023 to 2024 Note: One project, which provides results for both this and the construction and demolition waste diverted from landfills annually under Goal 12, will finish and be reported on in 2024 to 2025 |
| Implement the Greening Government Strategy through measures that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve climate resilience, and green the government's overall operations |
Develop a strategic approach and take actions to decarbonize fleets, (for example by using telematics analysis to right-size fleet) promoting behaviour change (through anti-idling campaigns, driver training), and assessing ZEV charging infrastructure needs Program: Internal Services |
Performance indicator: Percentage (%) change in GHG emissions from fleet from 2005 to 2006 to current reporting fiscal year Starting point: GHG emissions from fleet in 2005 to 2006 (base year) = 6.4 ktCO2e Target: Reduce GHG emissions from conventional fleet by 40% from 2005 levels (6.4 ktC02e) by 2025 and to net zero by 2050 |
Rationalization of fleets via retirement of emitting vehicles can reduce GHG emissions |
Indicator result: GHG emissions from fleet decreased by 38.3% in 2023 to 2024 compared to the 2005 to 2006 base year. Note: The GHG emissions from fleet was 3.880 ktCO2e in 2023 to 2024. |
Target
The Government of Canada will transition to climate resilient operations by 2050 (All Ministers)
| Implementation strategy | Departmental action | Performance indicator starting point target | How the departmental action contributes to the FSDS goal and target and, where applicable, to Canada's 2030 agenda national strategy and SDGS | Results achieved |
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| Reduce risks posed by climate change to federal assets, services and operations |
Take action to improve understanding of the risks posed by the impacts of climate change to federal assets, services and operations by revising the CFIA's climate change risk and vulnerability assessment every 5 years Developing and updating on an annual basis a CFIA Climate Change Adaptation Action Plan to support addressing risks and vulnerabilities identified under the Assessment Programs: Internal Services Setting rules for plant health Setting rules for food safety and consumer protection Setting rules for animal health |
Performance indicator: Percentage (%) of CFIA's climate change adaptation actions completed Starting point: No data (plan not released) Target: 50% in 2026 to 2027 |
Relevant targets or ambitions: GIF target 13.2 Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning GIF target 13.3: Improve education, awareness-raising and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning |
Indicator result: Data not available in 2023 to 2024. Note: As the CFIA was not funded to complete a Climate Change Adaptation Plan, no plan or result currently exists. Should this be funded in the future, data may be available in the 2027 to 2028 report. |
| Reduce risks posed by climate change to federal assets, services and operations |
Increase training and support on assessing climate change impacts, and facilitating sharing of best practices and lessons learned Program: Internal Services |
Performance indicator: Percentage (%) of CFIA employees that completed a Canada School of Public Service climate change course Starting point: To be established in 2024 to 2025 Target: 20% in 2026 to 2027 |
Indicator results: 0.5% in 2023 to 2024 Note: 32 out of 6,539 CFIA employees completed at least one of the three-climate change literacy courses available through the Canada School of Public Service. |
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| Reduce risks posed by climate change to federal assets, services and operations |
Incorporate climate change considerations into business continuity planning and real property Program: Internal Services |
Performance indicator: Completion of an agency-wide business continuity plan (BCP) that incorporates climate change considerations Starting point: As of 2023, numerous site-specific BCPs taking into consideration all hazards including climate change Target: An agency wide BCP incorporating climate change considerations, and supported by guidance and tools, will be completed by the end of 2025 to 2026 |
Indicator result: Data not available in 2023 to 2024. Note: Data will be available in 2026. The CFIA is currently working on a new Business Continuity Management (BCM) Program. Business impact analysis (BIA) phase and the business continuity planning (BCP) will take place in 2025 to 2026. Business continuity planning will include climate change considerations. |
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| Reduce risks posed by climate change to federal assets, services and operations |
Conduct climate resiliency assessments at all agency-owned properties Start to address risks identified in climate resiliency assessments for each agency-owned property Integrating climate change adaptation into the design, construction and operation aspects of all major real property projects Apply climate-resilient building guidance being developed by National Research Council Canada Increase training and facilitate sharing of best practices and lessons learned Program: Internal Services |
Performance indicator: Percentage (%) of agency-owned properties for which climate resiliency assessments have been completed Starting point: 0%; no assessments completed to date Target: Complete climate resiliency assessments for 50% (10 of 19) of CFIA facilities by 2025 to 2026 |
Undertaking climate resiliency assessments of facilities in the real property portfolio will identify technologies, practices and strategies, and also determine the investment required to make the facilities and operations climate resilient Addressing risks identified through climate resiliency assessments will achieve climate resilient operations in the facilities |
Indicator result: 0% in 2023 to 2024 Note: No assessments have been completed to date. Working towards meeting the target of 50% of CFIA facilities having completed climate resiliency assessments by 2025 to 2026. |
| Reduce risks posed by climate change to federal assets, services and operations |
Conduct climate resiliency assessments at all agency-owned properties Start to address risks identified in climate resiliency assessments for each agency-owned property Integrating climate change adaptation into the design, construction and operation aspects of all major real property projects Apply climate-resilient building guidance being developed by National Research Council Canada Increase training and facilitate sharing of best practices and lessons learned Program: Internal Services |
Performance indicator: Percentage (%) of high-risk action items implemented from climate resiliency assessments Starting point: 0% in 2022 to 2023 Target: Implement 100% of all high-risk action items from completed assessments by 2026to 2027 |
Undertaking climate resiliency assessments of facilities in the real property portfolio will identify technologies, practices and strategies, and also determine the investment required to make the facilities and operations climate resilient Addressing risks identified through climate resiliency assessments will achieve climate resilient operations in the facilities |
Indicator result: 0% in 2023 to 2024 Note: No assessments have been completed to date. Working towards meeting the target of 2026 to 2027. |
Initiatives advancing Canada's implementation of SDG 13 – Climate action
The following initiatives demonstrate how the CFIA's programming supports the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs, supplementing the information outlined above.
| Planned initiatives | Associated domestics targets or ambitions and/or global targets | Results achieved |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting timely product registrations issued under the Fertilizers Act. This will help facilitate market access for Canadian farmers and growers to innovative fertilizers, fertilizer additives and other products that are specifically formulated to limit GHG emissions from agriculture, and which offer alternatives to chemical fertilization regimes (such as nitrification inhibitors, microbial supplements, plant bio stimulants, etc.) | GIF target 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning | The CFIA continues its efforts to deliver timely reviews of applications for permissions under the Fertilizers Act. The backlog in applications was reduced from a high of 19 weeks in February of 2022 to 2-weeks as of July 2024. In addition, the CFIA has successfully pursuing a collaborative experiment with regulated industry to develop and implement a process for prioritizing and adding new fertilizer and supplement materials to the List of Primary Fertilizer and Supplement Materials that is incorporated by reference into the Fertilizers Regulations. If successful, this project will expand the list of materials that are exempt from registration, reducing administrative burden and accelerate access to market for new fertilizer and supplement products. |
Goal 15: Protect and recover species, conserve Canadian biodiversity integrating sustainable development
FSDS context
As Canada's national plant protection organization, the CFIA regulates the import and movement of plants, plant products and other things into and within, Canada; monitors imports to prevent entry of invasive plants and other plant pests; and conducts surveillance to determine the presence of invasive plant pests, or to confirm that an area is free of a specific invasive plant pest.
Target theme
Species Protection and Recovery
Implementation strategies supporting the goal
This section is for implementation strategies that support the goal "Protect and recover species, conserve Canadian biodiversity" but not a specific FSDS target
| Implementation strategy | Departmental action | Performance indicator starting point target | How the departmental action contributes to the FSDS goal and target and, where applicable, to Canada's 2030 agenda national strategy and SDGS | Results achieved |
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| Prevent, detect, respond to, control, and manage invasive alien species |
Develop and implement risk management measures, including regulatory programs, for new invasive plants, plant pests and pathways to limit the impact of invasive plants and other plant pests on Canada's environmental resources, forests and agricultural lands Promote compliance with import and domestic phyto-sanitary requirements including cargo and facility inspections and audits of alternative service delivery programs Establish biocontainment levels for plant pests that are new, emerging or whose range is expanding, and regulate the biocontainment and biosecurity requirements that are needed to work safely with plant pests of quarantine significance, and to protect laboratory staff, the Canadian public, and the environment Collaborate with all Canadians, through a citizen and community science approach, to prevent the introduction of invasive alien species Consult Canadians on regulatory, program or policy options for new invasive plants, plant pests, and pathways Program: Setting rules for plant health |
Performance indicator: Number of foreign plant pests that have entered and established themselves in Canada Starting point: 0 in 2022 to 2023 Target: 0 |
The CFIA minimizes the introduction and spread of invasive alien species that affect Canada's plant resources by promoting compliance with regulations and carrying out enforcement activities Relevant targets or ambitions: GIF target 15.8: By 2020, introduce measures to prevent the introduction and significantly reduce the impact of invasive alien species on land and water ecosystems and control or eradicate the priority species |
Indicator result: 1 in 2023 to 2024 Note: Oak wilt was reported for the first time in June 2023 at 3 locations in the province of Ontario. |
| Prevent, detect, respond to, control, and manage invasive alien species |
Develop and implement risk management measures, including regulatory programs, for new invasive plants, plant pests and pathways to limit the impact of invasive plants and other plant pests on Canada's environmental resources, forests and agricultural lands Promote compliance with import and domestic phyto-sanitary requirements including cargo and facility inspections and audits of alternative service delivery programs Establish biocontainment levels for plant pests that are new, emerging or whose range is expanding, and regulate the biocontainment and biosecurity requirements that are needed to work safely with plant pests of quarantine significance, and to protect laboratory staff, the Canadian public, and the environment Collaborate with all Canadians, through a citizen and community science approach, to prevent the introduction of invasive alien species Consult Canadians on regulatory, program or policy options for new invasive plants, plant pests, and pathways Program: Setting rules for plant health |
Performance indicator: Percentage (%) of regulated plant pests that had previously entered and established in Canada and whose spread (other than what would be expected by natural spread) was successfully limited by CFIA control programs, by year Starting point: 78.1% in 2022 to 2023 Target: At least 95% annually |
The CFIA minimizes the introduction and spread of invasive alien species that affect Canada's plant resources by promoting compliance with regulations and carrying out enforcement activities Relevant targets or ambitions: GIF target 15.8: By 2020, introduce measures to prevent the introduction and significantly reduce the impact of invasive alien species on land and water ecosystems and control or eradicate the priority species |
Indicator result: 81.25% in 2023 to 2024 Note: In 2023 to 2024, CFIA control programs successfully limited the spread of 26 of the 32 regulated plant pests that had previously entered and established in Canada, excluding what would be expected by natural spread. While this falls short of the CFIA's target of 95%, it is an improvement from the 78.1% achieved in 2022 to 2023. |
| Prevent, detect, respond to, control, and manage invasive alien species |
Create and deliver communications products and outreach activities to encourage Canadians and engage youth to prevent the spread and impacts of invasive alien species, for example, strategic distribution of products, pest-related workshops and seminars and community science opportunities. Program: Setting rules for plant health |
Performance indicator: Number of outreach and educational activities conducted Starting point: 14 in 2021 to 2022 Target: ≥10 annually |
Outreach and awareness activities and campaigns such as "Don't move firewood" and messaging both online and in print help to reinforce the shared responsibility of managing invasive species. Examples include paid and unpaid social media, brochures, proactive media and stakeholder outreach, news releases on findings and changes in regulated areas, web content, internal communications, partnerships with other government departments and stakeholders, meetings and conferences, and media interviews |
Indicator result: 21 outreach events and engagement initiatives occurred across Canada in 2023 to 2024. Note: Outreach and awareness activities included: social media campaigns (for example, for #Don'tMoveFirewood and #TreeCheckMonth), proactive statements and media pitches (for example, for the International Day of Plant Health, Tree Check Month, and a media pitch on invasive species in July 2023), news releases on findings and changes in regulated areas (for example, on potato wart in PEI and, emerald ash borer in Quebec), web content (for example, tips for checking all recreational vehicles for invasive pests, and a science blog by a student entomologist), plant health research seminars (5 virtual seminars), and media interviews (6 interviews provided on invasive species and plant pests). The CFIA also funded a Federal Assistance Program agreement with the Canadian Council on Invasive Species. and organized an in-person engagement event on January 23, 2024, with the goal of identifying guiding principles and practices to promote respectful invasive species partnerships involving Indigenous Peoples. |
| Prevent, detect, respond to, control, and manage invasive alien species |
Create and deliver communications products and outreach activities to encourage Canadians and engage youth to prevent the spread and impacts of invasive alien species, for example, strategic distribution of products, pest-related workshops and seminars and community science opportunities. Program: Setting rules for plant health |
Performance indicator: Number of engagement activities with youth Table Note a Starting point: To be established in 2023 to 2024 Target: 4 activities annually |
Outreach and awareness activities and campaigns such as "Don't move firewood" and messaging both online and in print help to reinforce the shared responsibility of managing invasive species. Examples include paid and unpaid social media, brochures, proactive media and stakeholder outreach, news releases on findings and changes in regulated areas, web content, internal communications, partnerships with other government departments and stakeholders, meetings and conferences, and media interviews |
Indicator result: 15 in 2023 to 2024. Note: Youth engagement and education focussed on building awareness of key pest threats and reinforced our shared responsibility in protecting Canada's plant health. In addition to presentations and workshops (Ontario: 6, Western Area: 2, Atlantic: 3, Quebec: 4), more than 4,000 pest cards were distributed to enhance awareness and promote reporting nationally. |
| Prevent, detect, respond to, control, and manage invasive alien species |
Participate in international fora such as the International Plant Protection Convention and the North American Plant Protection Organization Foster partnerships with trading partners, national and provincial invasive species councils and agricultural, forestry horticultural and transportation stakeholders Program: Setting rules for plant health |
Performance indicator: Number of new partnerships with international or domestic entities to prevent, detect, respond to, control and manage invasive alien species that are pests of plants Starting point: 30 new partnerships in 2021 to 2022 Target: 3 or more new partnerships completed annually |
The CFIA works with international and domestic partners and stakeholders to minimize threats to plant resources, such as plant pests Relevant targets or ambitions: GIF target 15.8: By 2020, introduce measures to prevent the introduction and significantly reduce the impact of invasive alien species on land and water ecosystems and control or eradicate the priority species |
Indicator result: 51 new partnerships with international or domestic entities to prevent, detect, respond to, control, and manage invasive alien species that are pests of plants in 2023 to 2024. Note: By creating new international partnerships, the CFIA can educate foreign competent authorities and contribute to their understanding of the Canadian regulatory framework. This increases the safety of products imported into Canada. |
Initiatives advancing Canada's implementation of SDG 15 – Life on land
The following initiatives demonstrate how the CFIA's programming supports the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs, supplementing the information outlined above.
| Planned initiatives | Associated domestics targets or ambitions and/or global targets | Results achieved |
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| Contributing to promoting sustainable development in developing countries as recorded using the Total Official Support for Sustainable Development (TOSSD) international standard | GIF target 15.a: Mobilize and significantly increase financial resources from all sources to conserve and sustainably use biodiversity and ecosystems | In 2023 to 2024, the Technical Cooperation Unit supported opportunities to collaborate with foreign competent authorities to sustainably manage biodiversity and ecosystems. For example, as a follow-up to a technical webinar on seed testing with Kenya, the CFIA shared technical information on biotechnologies and seed testing with the Kenyan authorities. This contributed to enhancements in their understanding of the Canadian regulatory framework and, therefore, increased the safety of the products imported from Kenya. |
Integrating sustainable development
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency will continue to ensure that its decision-making process includes consideration of FSDS goals and targets through its Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) process. An SEA for a policy, plan or program proposal includes an analysis of the impacts of the given proposal on the environment, including on relevant FSDS goals and targets.
Public statements on the results of the CFIA's assessments are made public when an initiative has undergone a detailed SEA. For more information, visit the Environment and sustainable development website. The purpose of the public statement is to demonstrate that the environmental effects, including the impacts on achieving the FSDS goals and targets, of the approved policy, plan or program have been considered during proposal development and decision making.
The CFIA did not complete any detailed SEAs in 2023-24.