General information
Name of horizontal initiative |
Major Projects Management Office Initiative (MPMOI) |
Lead department(s) |
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) |
Federal partner organization(s) |
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Non-federal and non-governmental partner(s) |
Not applicable |
Start date of the horizontal initiative |
Second renewal start date of the horizontal initiative's funding allocation: April 1, 2015. Original horizontal initiative's funding allocation start/end date: 2007-12 First renewal of the horizontal initiative's funding allocation start/end date: 2012-15 |
End date of the horizontal initiative |
March 31, 2020 |
Total federal funding allocated (start to end date) (dollars) |
$135,000,000 |
Total federal planned spending to date (dollars) |
$258,000,000 since inception in 2007 |
Total federal actual spending to date (dollars) |
$202,000,000 since inception in 2007 |
Funding contributed by non-federal and non-governmental partners |
Not applicable |
Governance structures |
The Cabinet Directive on Improving the Performance of the Regulatory System for Major Resource Projects establishes the governance framework for federal departments and agencies to facilitate the effective, coordinated and concurrent discharge of their statutory duties, functions and obligations related to the regulation of major resource projects. It encourages them to work together to identify areas where the federal regulatory system can be improved, and to drive system-wide improvements to the accountability, transparency, timeliness and predictability of the federal regulatory system for major resource projects.
The Minister of Natural Resources is the lead minister for the MPMOI. He works with his counterparts to report to Cabinet on improvements to the federal review process and reports to Parliament and the public through NRCan’s Annual Report.
The Major Projects Deputy Ministers' Committee governs the Initiative, providing direction to resolve project and policy matters in keeping with the Cabinet Directive. Members include Deputy Minister level representatives from: NRCan (Chair), Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada, Infrastructure Canada, Health Canada, Justice, Privy Council Office, Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, and the National Energy Board. The Committee is supported by the MPMO officials who provide overarching management and coordination of the federal regulatory system for major resource projects, and deliver strategic policy advice, analysis and other information to support the sound functioning of this horizontal initiative.
Interdepartmental working groups of MPMOI partners at the Assistant Deputy Minister, Director General and working levels meet regularly to advance the coherent delivery of the MPMO mandate. |
Contact information |
Mollie Johnson, Director General Major Projects Management Office Natural Resources Canada 580 Booth Street, 12th Floor Ottawa, ON K1A0E4 |
Results information
Description of the horizontal initiative |
Established in 2007 to improve the performance of the review process for major natural resource projects, the MPMOI is a horizontal initiative across 12 federal departments and agencies. The Initiative was renewed in 2015 for $135 million over five years to ensure: that Canada remains a competitive and attractive location to invest; high environmental standards are upheld; and meaningful Indigenous consultations are conducted. The Major Projects Deputy Ministers' Committee serves as the governance body for the implementation of the Cabinet Directive on Improving the Performance of the Regulatory System for Major Resource Projects. |
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation |
NRCan will lead a comprehensive, horizontal evaluation of the MPMO Initiative in 2017-18. |
Shared outcome of federal partners |
Improved performance of the federal review process for major resource projects in support of sustainable resource development in Canada, and regulatory decisions that hold the confidence of Canadians. |
Performance indicator(s) |
See horizontal PAA below |
Target(s) |
See horizontal PAA below |
Data source and frequency of monitoring and reporting |
Various sources. Annual reporting. |
Expected outcome or result of non-federal and non-governmental partners |
Not applicable |
Planning summary
Planning Information
Key Objective Area (KOA) 1: Environmental Assessment/Regulatory Review, Decision Making and Post-Approval Follow-Up and Compliance Monitoring (Scientific/Technical Expert Capacity; Proponent Support and System Integration; Policy and Reporting; Legal Services) *Note, some of these resources reported under KOA #1 (related to the four business lines listed above) may also support KOA #2 (Indigenous consultation)| Federal organizations | Link to department’s Program Inventory | Contributing programs and activities | Total allocation (from 2015-16 to 2019-20) (dollars) | 2017–18 Planned spending (dollars) | 2017–18 Expected results | 2017–18 Performance indicators | 2017–18 Targets | Link to department’s Strategic Outcomes [or Core Responsibilities] | Link to government priorities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEAA | P1a. Environmental Assessment Delivery | Determining whether an EA is required, undertaking analysis of potential impacts of a designated project on the environment and Indigenous rights and treaty rights, undertaking Indigenous consultations, preparing EA decision statements, and compliance and enforcement | 33,786,539 | 6,790,734 | 1. Timely EA and regulatory decisions for major projects | 1a. Percentage of major project EAs that meet legislated timelines (CEAA, NEB, CNSC reviews) 1b. Percentage of major project regulatory permitting processes that meet their service standards or regulated timelines |
1a.Target: 100% of major project EAs meet legislated timelines (CEAA, NEB, CNSC reviews) 1.b Target: 90% of major project EAs meet service standards; and 100% meet regulated timelines |
High-quality and timely environmental assessments of major projects to protect the environment and support economic growth | Improved Quality, Timeliness, and Efficiency of Government Service Delivery |
| P1b. Environmental Assessment Policy | Supporting development of horizontal policies or procedures and developing and implementing ongoing improvements to the EA process for major projects | 3,804,845 | 760,969 | High-quality and timely environmental assessments of major projects to protect the environment and support economic growth | |||||
| DFO | 2.2 Fisheries Protection Program | Providing information or knowledge on fish, fish habitat, and aquatic species at risk in support of EAs, applying regulatory review and permitting processes under the Fisheries Act and Species at Risk Act, supporting development of horizontal policies and procedures and ensuring departmental implementation of ongoing improvements to the review process for major projects | 26,436,064 | 5,277,584 | Federal roles and responsibilities for major project reviews are clear and predictable | 2. Percentage of major project reviews for which the MPMOI has set out clear and predictable federal roles and responsibilities | 2. Target: MPMOI has set out clear and predictable federal roles and responsibilities for 100% of major project reviews. | Sustainable Aquatic Ecosystems | Improved Quality, Timeliness, and Efficiency of Government Service Delivery Improved Relationship with and Outcomes for, Indigenous peoples |
| NRCan | 1.3.5 Major Projects Management Office Initiative | Providing a single window for proponents and overarching management of major project reviews and providing horizontal leadership across the federal government to advance improvements to the major project review process | 19,097,323 | 3,735,812 | Regular tracking of projects and identification of issues that need resolution | 3. Frequency of tracking of projects and identification of issues that needs resolution | 3. Target: Daily tracking of project activities, and the identification of issues that need s resolution. | Strategic Outcome 1: Canada's Natural Resource Sectors are Globally Competitive | Improved Quality, Timeliness, and Efficiency of Government Service Delivery Improved Relationship with and Outcomes for, Indigenous peoples. |
| TC | 2.3 Environmental Stewardship of Transportation | Providing information or knowledge on transportation-related environmental impacts during the EA process | 6,920,099 | 1,384,020 | Integrated and robust advice supports improvements to the major project review process | 4. MPMO DMs are satisfied or very satisfied with how advice is advanced on horizontal issues | 4.Target: 70% of MPMO DMs are satisfied or very satisfied with how advice is advanced on horizontal issues | Strategic Outcome 2: A Clean Transportation System | Improved Quality, Timeliness, and Efficiency of Government Service Delivery Modern, Sustainable, Resilient Infrastructure that Supports Economic Growth |
| 3.2.3 Marine Safety (Navigation Protection Program) | Providing information or knowledge on impacts to navigable waters during the EA and regulatory permitting processes and developing and implementing ongoing improvements to the review process for major projects | 4,858,921 | 971,784 | Strategic Outcome 3: A Safe and Secure Transportation System | Improved Quality, Timeliness, and Efficiency of Government Service Delivery Modern, Sustainable, Resilient Infrastructure that Supports Economic Growth |
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| ECCC | 1.1 Biodiversity-Wildlife and Habitat | Providing expertise on wildlife and habitat during the EA and regulatory permitting processes | 2,442,365 | 488,473 | 5.High quality EAs | 5a. Proportion of relevant federal departments providing information/knowledge/advice to CEAA for standard EAs 5b. Proportion of relevant federal departments participating in CEAA Review Panel/NEB/CNSC public hearings 5c. Percentage of projects undergoing follow-up and monitoring for which CEAA received a report during the reporting period that indicated that the mitigation measures set out in the EA decision statement would effectively address the environmental effects of the project |
5a. 100%of relevant federal departments provide information/ knowledge/advice to CEAA for standard EAs 5b. 100% relevant federal departments participate in CEAA Review Panel/NEB/CNSC public hearings. 5c. 90% of projects undergoing follow-up and monitoring for which CEAA received a report during the reporting period that indicated that the mitigation measures set out in the EA decision statement would effectively address the environmental effects of the project. |
Canada’s natural environment is conserved and restored for present and future generations | Modern, sustainable, resilient infrastructure that supports economic growth |
| 1.2 Water Resources | Providing expertise on hydrologic, water quantity and hydraulic impacts during the EA process | 531,145 | 106,229 | 5d. Percentage of projects where adaptive management measures undertaken by the proponent and reported to CEAA led to effectively addressing the environmental effects of the project | 5d. 90% of projects where adaptive management measures undertaken by the proponent and reported to CEAA led to effectively addressing the environmental effects of the project | Canada’s natural environment is conserved and restored for present and future generations | Modern, sustainable, resilient infrastructure that supports economic growth | ||
| 1.3 Sustainable Ecosystems | Providing information or knowledge on environmental impacts during the EA process and developing and implementing ongoing improvements to the review process for major projects | 2,069,128 | 413,825 | Canada’s natural environment is conserved and restored for present and future generations | Modern, sustainable, resilient infrastructure that supports economic growth | ||||
| 2.1 Weather and Environmental Services for Canadians | Providing information or knowledge on hydrological and climate change impacts during the EA process | 531,145 | 106,229 | Canadians are equipped to make informed decisions on changing weather, water, and climate conditions | Modern, sustainable, resilient infrastructure that supports economic growth | ||||
| 3.1 Substances and Waste Management | Providing information or knowledge on mining and processing during the EA and regulatory permitting processes | 2,545,155 | 509,031 | Threats to Canadians and their environment from pollution are minimized | Modern, sustainable, resilient infrastructure that supports economic growth | ||||
| 3.2 Climate Change and Clean Air | Providing support on climate modeling and GHG gas emissions during the EA process | 693,487 | 138,698 | Threats to Canadians and their environment from pollution are minimized | Effective action on climate change | ||||
| INAC | 4.3.1 Petroleum and Minerals | Providing information or knowledge on land management and Indigenous title and consultation in the North during the EA process and developing and implementing ongoing improvements to the review process for major projects | 1,607,852* | 323,853* | Strategic Outcome: The North — Self-reliance, prosperity and well-being for the people and communities of the North | Inclusive and sustainable economic growth | |||
| 3.3 Strategic Partnerships | Implementing ongoing improvements to the review process for major projects | 872,034* | 188,261* | Strategic Outcome: The Land and Economy — Full participation of First Nations, Métis, Non-Status Indians and Inuit individuals and communities in the economy | Inclusive and sustainable economic growth | ||||
| 3.2.1 Land and Economic Development Services (note: this sub-program area may be subject to change in the future) | Providing information or knowledge on land management and Indigenous title and consultation during the EA process and developing and implementing ongoing improvements to the review process for major projects | 2,193,009* | 431,296* | ||||||
| Total for all federal organizations | Not applicable | Not applicable | 108,389,111 | 21,613,634 | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
*Financial information includes 20% of Salary for Employee Benefit Plan (EBP) and 13% of Salary for Public Services and Procurement Canada accommodation costs
Key Objective Area 2: Indigenous Consultation
(CEAA also undertakes Indigenous consultation activities, which are included in the funding reported under KOA #1)
| Federal organizations | Link to department’s Program Inventory | Contributing programs and activities | Total allocation (from 2015-16 to 2019-20) (dollars) | 2017–18 Planned spending (dollars) | 2017–18 Expected results | 2017–18 Performance indicators | 2017–18 Targets | Link to department’s Strategic Outcomes [or Core Responsibilities] | Link to government priorities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFO | 2.2 Fisheries Protection Program | Supporting consultations during EAs and undertaking consultations in relation to regulatory decisions under the Fisheries Act and Species at Risk Act to meet duty to consult obligations | 6,558,190 | 1,311,638 | 1. Indigenous consultation activities for major projects are fulfilled in a consistent, adequate and meaningful manner, and meet the Crown's legal duty to consult. | 1a. Percentage of major project reviews that have an Aboriginal consultation work plan 1b. Percentage of major project reviews for which DOJ, when requested, assesses the legal risk arising as a result of federal consultation efforts as low to medium 1c. Percentage of legal challenges to major project reviews (including Aboriginal consultation) where the Crown is not successful |
1a. 100% of major project reviews with a Crown consultation component that have an Indigenous consultation work plan. 1b. 100% of major project reviews for which DOJ, when requested, assesses the legal risk arising as a result of federal consultation efforts as low to medium. 1c. Decreasing trend of legal challenges to major project reviews (including Indigenous consultation) where the Crown is not successful |
Sustainable Aquatic Ecosystems | Improved Relationship with and Outcomes for, Indigenous peoples |
| TC | 2.3 Environmental Stewardship of Transportation | Supporting consultations during EAs to meet duty to consult obligations | 2,750,420 | 550,084 | Strategic Outcome 2: A Clean Transportation System | Improved Relationship with and Outcomes for Indigenous peoples. | |||
| 3.2.3 Marine Safety (Navigation Protection Program) | Supporting consultations during EAs and undertaking consultations in relation to regulatory decisions under the Navigation Protection Act to meet duty to consult obligations | Strategic Outcome 3: A Safe and Secure Transportation System | |||||||
| ECCC | 1.3 Sustainable Ecosystems | Supporting consultations during EAs and undertaking consultations in relation to regulatory decisions under the Fisheries Act, the Migratory Birds Convention Act, the Species at Risk Act and the International River Improvements Act to meet duty to consult obligations | 2,522,930 | 504,586 | Canada’s natural environment is conserved and restored for present and future generations | Improved relationship with and outcomes for Indigenous peoples | |||
| INAC | 3.2.1 Lands and Economic Development Services Note: This sub-program area may be subject to change in the future | Providing early engagement and developing partnerships in the project development stage and prior to a major project reviews, and analyzing economic development opportunities respecting major projects | 1,462,443 | 297,682 | Strategic Outcome: Lands and Economic Development Full participation of First Nations, Métis, Non-Status Indians and Inuit individuals and communities in the economy | Inclusive and sustainable economic growth | |||
| 4.3.1 Petroleum and Minerals | Providing early engagement and developing partnerships in the project development stage and prior to a major project reviews, and analyzing economic development opportunities respecting major projects | 921,294 | 185,375 | Strategic Outcome: The North Self-reliance, prosperity and well-being for the people and communities of the North |
Improved Relationship with and Outcomes for Indigenous peoples. | ||||
| 1.2.3 Consultation and Accommodation | Providing information, analysis, training and guidance on issues to facilitate a whole-of-government approach to consultations | 1,257,368 | 254,847 | Strategic Outcome: The Government Support good governance, rights and interests of Indigenous peoples |
Improved Relationship with and Outcomes for Indigenous peoples. | ||||
| Total for all federal organizations (KOA 2) | Not applicable | 15,278,994 | 3,055,797 | Not applicable | |||||
Note: Financial information includes 20% of Salary for Employee Benefit Plan (EBP) and 13% of Salary for Public Services and Procurement
Internal Services (IS)
| Federal organizations | Total allocation (from 2015-16 to 2019-20) (dollars) | 2017-18 Planned spending (dollars) |
|---|---|---|
| CEAA | 2,974,272 | 645,127 |
| DFO | 2,005,746 | 423,942 |
| NRCan | 1,337,021 | 267,358 |
| TC | 2,970,560 | 594,112 |
| ECCC | 1,164,645 | 232,929 |
| INAC | 686,000 | 118,686 |
| Total (IS) | 11,138,244 | 2,282,154 |
| TOTAL MPMOI (KOA1, KOA2, IS) | 135,000,000 | 27,000,000 |