2021 to 2022 Departmental Results Report – Supplementary information tables

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Reporting on Green Procurement

This supplementary information table supports reporting on green procurement activities in accordance with the Policy on Green Procurement.

Context

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is not bound by the Federal Sustainable Development Act and chose to voluntarily develop a 2020 to 2023 Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy (DSDS). CFIA has developed its corresponding 2021–22 DSDS Report, including applicable reporting on green procurement activities.

Report on integrating sustainable development

During the 2021 to 2022 reporting cycle, CFIA had no proposals that required a strategic environmental assessment (SEA) and no public statements were produced.

Details on transfer payment programs

Compensation Payments
Start date 1997 to 1998
End date Ongoing
Type of transfer payment Compensation payments
Type of appropriation Statutory authority under the Health of Animals Act and the Plant Protection Act.
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 1997 to 1998
Link to departmental result(s) Safe food and healthy plants and animals
Link to the department's Program Inventory Monitoring and enforcement for plant health, monitoring and enforcement for animal health
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program Compensate Canadians, in accordance with the appropriate regulations, for plants or animals ordered destroyed for the purpose of disease control.
Results achieved 85 farmers compensated for animals ordered destroyed and 5 farmers compensated for plants ordered destroyed.
Findings of audits completed in 2021-22 Not applicable.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2021-22

Not applicable.

The CFIA Evaluation Directorate reviews the agency's planned expenditures for ongoing grants and contributions programs, and compensation payments to help inform annual evaluation plans
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2021-22 Not applicable.
Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2019 to 2020
Actual spending		 2020 to 2021
Actual spending		 2021 to 2022
Planned spending		 2021 to 2022
Total authorities available for use		 2021 to 2022
Actual spending (authorities used)		 Variance (2021 to 2022 actual minus 2021 to 2022 planned)
Total grants 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total contributions 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total other types of transfer payments 6,465,506 10,346,580 12,500,000 3,816,364 3,816,364 (8,683,636)
Total program 6,465,506 10,346,580 12,500,000 3,816,364 3,816,364 (8,683,636)
Explanation of variances Compensation payments vary from year to year, depending upon the various outbreaks which occur across Canada. The planned spending for Compensation payments is hard to forecast because the occurrence of the diseases are unpredictable.
Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC)
Start date 2018 to 2019
End date 2021 to 2022
Type of transfer payment Grant
Type of appropriation Voted appropriation – annually through estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2018 to 2019
Link to departmental result(s) Safe food and healthy plants and animals
Link to the department's Program Inventory The ISC program is linked to all programs under CFIA's Program Inventory.
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program The ISC program supports the generation of new and unique intellectual property (IP), stimulation of Research and Development collaborations, and growth of small businesses in the Canadian innovation ecosystem.
Results achieved In 2021 to 2022, CFIA continued to develop, manage, and implement the ISC program. CFIA advanced its ISC Program by awarding three Phase 1 grants to Canadian small businesses for challenges in the areas of plant and animal health.
Findings of audits completed in 2021 to 2022 Not applicable.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2021 to 2022

Not applicable.

The CFIA Evaluation Directorate reviews the agency's planned expenditures for ongoing grants and contributions programs, and compensation payments to help inform annual evaluation plans.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2021 to 2022 Applicant and recipient engagement and consultation is conducted by Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada.
Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2019 to 2020
Actual spending		 2020 to 2021
Actual spending		 2021 to 2022
Planned spending		 2021 to 2022
Total authorities available for use		 2021 to 2022
Actual spending (authorities used)		 Variance (2021 to 2022 actual minus 2021 to 2022 planned)
Total grants 0 $299,646 $750,000 $850,000 $300,000 ($450,000)
Total contributions 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total other types of transfer payments 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total program 0 $299,646 $750,000 $850,000 $300,000 ($450,000)
Explanation of variances The ISC program within CFIA was expected to spend $750,000 in grants in 2021 to 2022, by which CFIA had total authority for use. However, due to a number of factors affecting company grant eligibility, a total of $450,000 was not awarded and will be re-profiled to 2023 to 2024 and 2024 to 2025.
Federal Assistance Program (FAP)
Start date

1997 to 1998
End date

Ongoing
Type of transfer payment

Contribution
Type of appropriation

Voted appropriation – annually through estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2014 to 2015
Link to departmental result(s)

Safe food and healthy plants and animals
Link to the department's Program Inventory

The FAP is linked to all programs under CFIA's Program Inventory.
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The FAP supports projects and initiatives that advance CFIA's strategic outcome of a safe and accessible food supply and plant and animal resource base.
Results achieved

In 2021 to 2022, 10 projects funded with FAP contributions were completed. These contributions totaled approximately $1.4 million.

Projects were funded to a variety of organizations, including academic institutions, national and international food safety and animal health organizations, producer associations, and domestic and international associations for dog enthusiasts.

Results achieved included:

  • Strengthened technical and food safety capacity of over 100 member states of the International Food Safety Authorities Network.
  • Enhanced readiness for industry and provincial and federal governments to collectively respond to an incident of African swine fever in Canada.
  • Healthier animals and humans, and greater knowledge of animal care and rabies prevention among Canadians in northern communities.
  • Increased public awareness of responsible pet dog purchase and adoption, and potential reduction of imports of dogs from puppy mills.
  • Collection of data and information for research purposes regarding safe and humane transport of calves.
  • Increased consumer knowledge regarding food safety and of health regulations.
Findings of audits completed in 2021 to 2022

Not applicable.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2021 to 2022

Not applicable.

The CFIA Evaluation Directorate reviews the agency's planned expenditures for ongoing grants and contributions programs, and compensation payments to help inform annual evaluation plans.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2021 to 2022

The contribution sponsor and/or delegated agreement manager undertake all engagement with potential applicants and recipients.
Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2019 to 2020
Actual spending		 2020 to 2021
Actual spending		 2021 to 2022
Planned spending		 2021 to 2022
Total authorities available for use		 2021 to 2022
Actual spending (authorities used)		 Variance (2021 to 2022 actual minus 2021 to 2022 planned)
Total grants 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total contributions 554,016 294,019 600,000 820,653 820,653 220,653
Total other types of transfer payments 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total program 554,016 294,019 600,000 820,653 820,653 220,653
Explanation of variances CFIA has the ability to approve FAP contributions beyond the planned amount, given that the manager (FAP contribution sponsor) can demonstrate funding availability within their operating funding.

Gender-based analysis plus

Section 1: Institutional GBA Plus Capacity

CFIA currently has 1 dedicated full-time equivalent to serve as a focal point in Gender Based Analysis Plus (GBA Plus) to help ensure that CFIA considers the impact of our programs, policies and services on diverse sub-populations and underrepresented groups in Canada.

The focal point works with all branches and program areas to raise awareness on the GBA Plus requirements and provides guidance on the application of available disaggregate data to inform Cabinet and budget proposals.

In 2021 to 2022, CFIA continued to focus its efforts on GBA Plus integration in key functional areas, including audit and evaluation, training development, and human resources. However, GBA Plus capacity within the agency continues to be under resourced.

For each of the agency's 15 program lines, an indicator has been selected, based on its potential to be utilized in future GBA Plus data collection and analysis. These indicators are analyzed within the following supplementary information tables. The goal will be to apply a comprehensive and consistent approach across all CFIA programs and business lines.

Section 2: Gender and diversity impacts, by program

Core responsibility: Safe food and healthy plants and animals

Program name: 1. Setting rules for food safety and consumer protection

Target population: All Canadians

Distribution of benefits by gender
Gender First group Second group Third group Fourth group Fifth group Gender
Men N/A N/A Broadly gender-balanced N/A N/A Women
Distribution of benefits by income level
Income level First group Second group Third group Fourth group Fifth group Income level
Low N/A N/A No significant distributional impacts N/A N/A High
Distribution of benefits by age group
Age group First group Second group Third group Age group
Youth N/A No significant inter-generational impacts or impacts generation between youth and seniors N/A Senior

Program name: 2. Food safety and consumer protection compliance promotion

Departmental Results Framework Indicator: Stakeholder engagement to promote understanding of CFIA's Food Safety and Consumer Protection regulations.

Target population: All Canadians, food production, import and export stakeholders

Distribution of benefits by gender
Gender First group Second group Third group Fourth group Fifth group Gender
Men N/A N/A Broadly gender-balanced N/A N/A Women
Distribution of benefits by income level
Income level First group Second group Third group Fourth group Fifth group Income level
Low N/A N/A No significant distributional impacts N/A N/A High
Distribution of benefits by age group
Age group First group Second group Third group Age group
Youth N/A No significant inter-generational impacts or impacts generation between youth and seniors N/A Senior

Program name: 3. Monitoring and enforcement for food safety and consumer protection

Target population: All Canadians

Distribution of benefits by gender
Gender First group Second group Third group Fourth group Fifth group Gender
Men N/A N/A Broadly gender-balanced N/A N/A Women
Distribution of benefits by income level
Income level First group Second group Third group Fourth group Fifth group Income level
Low N/A Somewhat benefits low income individuals (Somewhat progressive) N/A N/A N/A High
Distribution of benefits by age group
Age group First group Second group Third group Age group
Youth Primarily benefits youth, children and/or future generations N/A Primarily benefits seniors or the baby boom generation Senior

Program name: 4. Permissions for food products

Target population: Food producers, importers and exporters

Distribution of benefits by gender
Gender First group Second group Third group Fourth group Fifth group Gender
Men N/A N/A Broadly gender-balanced N/A N/A Women
Distribution of benefits by income level
Income level First group Second group Third group Fourth group Fifth group Income level
Low N/A N/A No significant distributional impacts N/A N/A High
Distribution of benefits by age group
Age group First group Second group Third group Age group
Youth N/A No significant inter-generational impacts or impacts generation between youth and seniors N/A Senior

Program name: 5. Setting rules for plant health

Target population: All Canadians, plant health stakeholders

Distribution of benefits by gender
Gender First group Second group Third group Fourth group Fifth group Gender
Men N/A N/A Broadly gender-balanced N/A N/A Women
Distribution of benefits by income level
Income level First group Second group Third group Fourth group Fifth group Income level
Low N/A N/A No significant distributional impacts N/A N/A High
Distribution of benefits by age group
Age group First group Second group Third group Age group
Youth N/A No significant inter-generational impacts or impacts generation between youth and seniors N/A Senior

Program name: 6. Plant health compliance promotion

Indicator: Overall satisfaction of plant health compliance via annual survey.

Target population: Plant health stakeholders

Distribution of benefits by gender
Gender First group Second group Third group Fourth group Fifth group Gender
Men N/A N/A Broadly gender-balanced N/A N/A Women
Distribution of benefits by income level
Income level First group Second group Third group Fourth group Fifth group Income level
Low N/A N/A No significant distributional impacts N/A N/A High
Distribution of benefits by age group
Age group First group Second group Third group Age group
Youth N/A No significant inter-generational impacts or impacts generation between youth and seniors N/A Senior

Program name: 7. Monitoring and enforcement for plant health

Target population: All Canadians, plant health stakeholders

Distribution of benefits by gender
Gender First group Second group Third group Fourth group Fifth group Gender
Men N/A N/A Broadly gender-balanced N/A N/A Women
Distribution of benefits by income level
Income level First group Second group Third group Fourth group Fifth group Income level
Low N/A N/A No significant distributional impacts N/A N/A High
Distribution of benefits by age group
Age group First group Second group Third group Age group
Youth N/A No significant inter-generational impacts or impacts generation between youth and seniors N/A Senior

Program name: 8. Permissions for plant products

Target population: Plant health stakeholders, plant importers and exporters

Distribution of benefits by gender
Gender First group Second group Third group Fourth group Fifth group Gender
Men N/A N/A Broadly gender-balanced N/A N/A Women
Distribution of benefits by income level
Income level First group Second group Third group Fourth group Fifth group Income level
Low N/A N/A No significant distributional impacts N/A N/A High
Distribution of benefits by age group
Age group First group Second group Third group Age group
Youth N/A No significant inter-generational impacts or impacts generation between youth and seniors N/A Senior

Program name: 9. Setting rules for animal health

Target population: All Canadians, CFIA inspectors

Distribution of benefits by gender
Gender First group Second group Third group Fourth group Fifth group Gender
Men N/A 60 per cent to 79 per cent men N/A N/A N/A Women
Distribution of benefits by income level
Income level First group Second group Third group Fourth group Fifth group Income level
Low N/A N/A No significant distributional impacts N/A N/A High
Distribution of benefits by age group
Age group First group Second group Third group Age group
Youth N/A No significant inter-generational impacts or impacts generation between youth and seniors N/A Senior

Program name: 10. Animal health compliance promotion

Target population: Veterinarians, farmers, animal product industry (import and export)

Distribution of benefits by gender
Gender First group Second group Third group Fourth group Fifth group Gender
Men N/A N/A Broadly gender-balanced N/A N/A Women
Distribution of benefits by income level
Income level First group Second group Third group Fourth group Fifth group Income level
Low N/A N/A No significant distributional impacts N/A N/A High
Distribution of benefits by age group
Age group First group Second group Third group Age group
Youth N/A No significant inter-generational impacts or impacts generation between youth and seniors N/A Senior

Program name: 11. Monitoring and enforcement for animal health

Target population: All Canadians, animal health stakeholders

Distribution of benefits by gender
Gender First group Second group Third group Fourth group Fifth group Gender
Men N/A N/A Broadly gender-balanced N/A N/A Women
Distribution of benefits by income level
Income level First group Second group Third group Fourth group Fifth group Income level
Low N/A N/A No significant distributional impacts N/A N/A High
Distribution of benefits by age group
Age group First group Second group Third group Age group
Youth N/A No significant inter-generational impacts or impacts generation between youth and seniors N/A Senior

Program name: 12. Permissions for animal products

Target population: Veterinarians, farmers, animal product industry (import and export)

Target population: All Canadians, animal health stakeholders

Distribution of benefits by gender
Gender First group Second group Third group Fourth group Fifth group Gender
Men N/A N/A Broadly gender-balanced N/A N/A Women
Distribution of benefits by income level
Income level First group Second group Third group Fourth group Fifth group Income level
Low N/A N/A No significant distributional impacts N/A N/A High
Distribution of benefits by age group
Age group First group Second group Third group Age group
Youth N/A No significant inter-generational impacts or impacts generation between youth and seniors N/A Senior

Program name: 13. International Standards Setting

Target population: All Canadians, food importers, food exporters, Agrifood and Food Production Industries, International trading partners, individuals in other countries

Target population: All Canadians, animal health stakeholders

Distribution of benefits by gender
Gender First group Second group Third group Fourth group Fifth group Gender
Men N/A N/A Broadly gender-balanced N/A N/A Women
Distribution of benefits by income level
Income level First group Second group Third group Fourth group Fifth group Income level
Low N/A N/A No significant distributional impacts N/A N/A High
Distribution of benefits by age group
Age group First group Second group Third group Age group
Youth N/A No significant inter-generational impacts or impacts generation between youth and seniors N/A Senior

Program name: 14. International Regulatory Cooperation and Science Collaboration

Target population: All Canadians, food importers, food exporters, agrifood and food production industries, international trading partners, individuals in other countries

Target population: All Canadians, animal health stakeholders

Distribution of benefits by gender
Gender First group Second group Third group Fourth group Fifth group Gender
Men N/A N/A Broadly gender-balanced N/A N/A Women
Distribution of benefits by income level
Income level First group Second group Third group Fourth group Fifth group Income level
Low N/A N/A No significant distributional impacts N/A N/A High
Distribution of benefits by age group
Age group First group Second group Third group Age group
Youth N/A No significant inter-generational impacts or impacts generation between youth and seniors N/A Senior

Program name: 15. International Market Access Support

Target population: All Canadians, food importers, food exporters, agrifood and food production industries, international trading partners, individuals in other countries

Distribution of benefits by gender
Gender First group Second group Third group Fourth group Fifth group Gender
Men N/A 60 per cent to 79 per cent men N/A N/A N/A Women
Distribution of benefits by income level
Income level First group Second group Third group Fourth group Fifth group Income level
Low N/A N/A N/A Somewhat benefits high income individuals (Somewhat regressive) N/A High
Distribution of benefits by age group
Age group First group Second group Third group Age group
Youth N/A No significant inter-generational impacts or impacts generation between youth and seniors N/A Senior

Key Program impacts on Gender and diversity:

Improving the effectiveness of activities related to monitoring and enforcement for food safety and consumer protection is anticipated to provide an indirect benefit to those of lower income levels, younger and older Canadians, rural and Indigenous communities, and those who experience food insecurity, by ensuring that the food they have access to is safe.

The CFIA's inspectorate contributes to Setting Rules for Animal Health program design change (e.g. feedback through consultation on program design change (functional direction) and operational guidance) via the Centre of Operational Guidance and Expertise for Animal Health. According to PeopleSoft and human resources, the majority of CFIA's inspectorate identify as men. Therefore, men, specifically those employed as inspectors by CFIA, are anticipated to be more impacted.

International market access support and increasing the number of international markets that are opened and maintained for Canadian companies tends to have a more directly positive effect on men and those with higher income levels, as these people make up a majority of high-level executives and business owners in the affected industries.

The GBA Plus data collection plan has been approved based on a 4-year timeline, with key steps/milestones as follows:

Year 1 (2022): Through current updates to CFIA's Departmental Results Framework, establish program/business line baseline for GBA data collection. Identify gaps, and prioritize based on criteria stated above, notably operational priority, readiness, risks and impact on diverse populations.

Year 2 (2023): Define and map out data requirements against CFIA's enabling IT infrastructure and additional existing data sources (including external sources – qualitative and quantitative).

Year 3 (2024): Integrate findings into business requirements through the agency's investment planning process.

Year 4 (2025): Testing, operationalization and review; scale up to remaining programs/business lines not yet covered.

Definitions

Target population: See Finance Canada definition of Target Group in the User Instructions for the GBA Plus Departmental Summary)

Gender scale:

  • First group: Predominantly men (for example, 80 per cent or more men)
  • Second group: 60 per cent – 79 per cent men
  • Third group: Broadly gender-balanced
  • Forth group: 60 per cent – 79 per cent women
  • Fifth group: Predominantly women (for example, 80 per cent or more women)

Income level scale:

  • First group: Strongly benefits low income individuals (Strongly progressive)
  • Second group: Somewhat benefits low income individuals (Somewhat progressive)
  • Third group: No significant distributional impacts
  • Forth group: Somewhat benefits high income individuals (Somewhat regressive)
  • Fifth group: Strongly benefits high income individuals (Strongly regressive)

Age group scale:

  • First group: Primarily benefits youth, children and/or future generations
  • Second group: No significant inter-generational impacts or impacts generation between youth and seniors
  • Third group: Primarily benefits seniors or the baby boom generation

Response to parliamentary committees and external audits

Response to parliamentary committees

There were no parliamentary committee reports requiring a response in 2021 to 2022.

Response to audits conducted by the Office of the Auditor General of Canada (including audits conducted by the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development)

There were no audits in 2021 to 2022 requiring a response.

Response to audits conducted by the Public Service Commission of Canada or the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages

There were no audits in 2021 to 2022 requiring a response.

United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

CFIA's contributions to the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's) are described under the 2020 to 2023 Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy (DSDS).

UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2021 to 2022 Planned initiatives Associated domestic targets or "ambitions" and/or global targets 2021 to 2022 results

SDG 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture

Facilitating the implementation of requirements under the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations which supports an integrated, outcome-based food safety system

These activities contribute to advancing:

Global 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"

Performance and progress reported under the CFIA 2021 to 2022 DSDS Annual Report

SDG 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

Reducing the risks associated with diseases and toxic substances that may affect animals or that may be transmitted by animals to persons, respecting the protection of animals, and supporting the safety of food.

These activities contribute to advancing:

Global 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", and

Global target 2.1

Performance and progress reported under the CFIA 2021 to 2022 DSDS Annual Report

SDG 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries

Implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, in consultation and cooperation with Indigenous peoples

These activities contribute to advancing:

Global 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"

Performance and progress to be reported under the CFIA 2022 to 2023 DSDS Annual Report

SDG 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

Meeting Greening Government Strategy targets with respect to Waste Reduction and Transition To Zero-Emission Vehicles

This Strategy contributes to advancing:

Global target 12.4: "By 2030, achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle, in accordance with agreed international frameworks, and significantly reduce their release to air, water and soil in order to minimize their adverse impacts on human health and the environment"

Global target 12.5: "By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse"

Performance and progress reported under the CFIA 2021 to 2022 DSDS Annual Report

Meeting Greening Government Strategy targets with respect to Green Procurement

These activities contribute to advancing:

Global target 12.7: "Promote public procurement practices that are sustainable, in accordance with national policies and priorities"

Performance and progress reported under the CFIA 2021 to 2022 DSDS Annual Report

SDG 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

Identifying and assessing CFIA climate change vulnerabilities and risks to support a climate change adaptation plan

These activities contribute to advancing:

Global target 13.2: "Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning"

A Preliminary CFIA Climate Change Risk and Vulnerability Assessment has been completed in 2021 to 2022

SDG 15: Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

Minimizing the spread and introduction of invasive alien species that affect Canada's plant resources by promoting compliance and carrying out enforcement activities.

These activities contribute to advancing:

Global 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"

Performance and progress reported under the CFIA 2021 to 2022 DSDS Annual Report
 
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