2012-13 Departmental Performance Report

Contribution to the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy

The Federal Sustainable Development Strategy outlines the Government of Canada's commitment to improving the transparency of environmental decision-making by articulating its key strategic environmental goals and targets.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada ensures that consideration of these outcomes is an integral part of its decision-making processes. The Department contributes to the following Federal Sustainable Development Strategy 2010-13 themes as denoted by the visual identifiers and associated programs below.

• Program 1.1 Integrated Fisheries Resource Management
• Program 1.4 Sustainable Aquaculture Program
• Program 2.6 Oceans Management

• Internal Services

During 2012-13, Fisheries and Oceans Canada considered the environmental effects of initiatives subject to, and remained compliant with, the Cabinet Directive on the Environmental Assessment of Policy, Plan and Program Proposals.

For additional details on Fisheries and Oceans Canada's activities to support sustainable development and strategic environmental assessments, please see the programs listed above and/or visit the Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy website.

For complete information on the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy, please visit the Environment Canada website.