2021-22 Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy Report
About this publication
Publication author : Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
ISSN: 2564-2685
Catalogue: Iu90-1/22E-PDF
Publish date: October 17, 2022
Summary: Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions has developed this report to demonstrate progress in implementing its 2020 to 2023 Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy.
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This report on progress supports the commitment in the Federal Sustainable Development Act (FSDA) to make sustainable development decision-making more transparent and accountable to Parliament. It also contributes to an integrated, whole‑of‑government view of activities supporting environmental sustainability.
The departmental information reported accounts for information previously prepared in accordance with Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions’ 2020 to 2023 Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy.
1. Introduction to the Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy
The 2019 to 2022 Federal Sustainable Development Strategy (FSDS) presents the Government of Canada’s sustainable development goals and targets, as required by the Federal Sustainable Development Act. In keeping with the purpose of the Act, to provide the legal framework for developing and implementing a Federal Sustainable Development Strategy that will make sustainable development decision-making more transparent and accountable to Parliament, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions has developed this report to demonstrate progress in implementing its Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy.
2. Sustainable development at Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
CED’s 2020 to 2023 Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy describes the department’s actions in support of achieving the following FSDS goals: greening government and clean growth. This report presents available results for the departmental actions pertinent to this these goals. Previous years’ reports are posted on CED’s website.
3. Departmental performance by FSDS goal
The following tables provide performance information on departmental actions in support of the FSDS goals listed in section 2.
Greening Government: The Government of Canada will transition to low-carbon, climate-resilient and green operations
| FSDS target(s) | FSDS contributing action(s) | Corresponding departmental action(s) | Starting point(s) Performance indicator(s) Target(s) | Results achieved | Contribution by each departmental result to the FSDS goal and target |
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| Reduce GHG emissions from federal government facilities and fleets by 40% below 2005 levels by 2030 (with an aspiration to achieve this target by 2025) and 80% below 2005 levels by 2050 (with an aspiration to be carbon neutral) | Fleet management will be optimized including by applying telematics to collect and analyze vehicle usage data on vehicles scheduled to be replaced | In line with the Greening Government Strategy:
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Starting point: GHG emissions produced by the vehicle fleet in 2005-2006 (reference year) = 116.6 tonnes of CO2 Performance indicator: GHG emissions produced by the vehicle fleet during the current exercise Target: 40% reduction in GHG emissions produced by the vehicle fleet in the current exercise, over 2005‑2006 levels |
Result: Target exceeded. |
FSDS: Rationalization of fleets via retirement of emitting vehicles can reduce GHG emissions. United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG): SDG 13: Climate Action Target: 13.2 |
| Our administrative fleet will be comprised of at least 80% zero-emission vehicles by 2030 | Fleet management will be optimized including by applying telematics to collect and analyze vehicle usage data on vehicles scheduled to be replaced |
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Starting point: Percentage of zero-emission or hybrid vehicles in the administrative fleet in 2019‑2020 = 0% Performance indicator: Percentage of zero-emission or hybrid vehicles in the administrative fleet Target: By March 31, 2023, 10% of fleet vehicles will be zero‑emission or hybrid vehicles. |
Result: Target not met. |
FSDS: As conventional vehicles are replaced over their lifetimes with ZEVs, and/or the size of the fleet is reduced, a greater proportion of the fleet will be ZEV SDG: SDG 13: Climate Action Target: 13.2 |
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Starting point: Percentage of zero-emission or hybrid vehicles purchased for the administrative fleet in 2019–2020 = N/A Performance indicator: Percentage of zero-emission or hybrid vehicles purchased in a given year for the administrative fleet Target: By March 31, 2023, 75% of administrative vehicles purchased will be zero-emission or hybrid vehicles |
Result: Target exceeded. |
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| By 2022, departments have developed measures to reduce climate change risks to assets, services and operations | Increase training and support on assessing climate change impacts, undertaking climate change risk assessments and developing adaptation actions to public service employees, and facilitate sharing of best practices and lessons learned |
In accordance with the Greening Government Strategy, CED will take steps to understand the wide range of climate change consequences that could affect its assets, services and operations. Over the next three years. CED will make sure to consider climate change when conducting analyses and updating departmental risks. If a climate change‑related risk is identified, one or more mitigation measures could be put in place. |
Starting point: N/A Performance indicator: Percentage of departmental risk analysis and update exercises that include a specific analysis of the risks associated with climate change, including the development of mitigation measures, when required. Target: 100% of the departmental risk analysis and update exercises, completed by March 31, 2023, will include a specific analysis of the risks associated with climate change. |
Result: Target met. |
FSDS: Factoring climate variability and change into policy, programs, and operations is one of the most important ways the government can adapt to a changing climate and is consistent with the government’s risk management approach of enhancing the protection of public assets and resources and strengthening planning and decision-making. SDG: SDG 13: Climate Action Target: 13.3 |
| Actions supporting the Goal: Greening Government | Departments will use environmental criteria to reduce the environmental impact and ensure best value in government procurement decisions |
Incorporate environmental considerations into procurement management processes and controls, specifically by optimizing the use of Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) procurement instruments and ensuring that bids submitted through competitive tendering processes comply with the Policy on Green Procurement and are submitted electronically, whenever possible. Maintain and improve the printing rate and the use of recycled paper. |
Starting point:
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Result: Target Exceeded. |
FSDS: 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. SDG: SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production Target: 12.7 |
Starting point:
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Result: Target not applicable. |
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Starting point : Percentage of recycled toner cartridges purchased in 2018-2019: 100%. Performance indicator: Percentage of recycled toner cartridges purchased relative to the total volume of toner cartridges purchased during the year. Annual target: 100% |
Result: Target not applicable. |
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| Support for green procurement will be strengthened, including guidance, tools and training for public service employees | Ensure that all employees on the Procurement team have completed training on green procurement |
Starting point: Percentage of employees from the Procurement team who took the CSPS Green Procurement course (C215) in 2019–2020: 100% Performance indicator: Percentage of employees from the Procurement team who took the CSPS Green Procurement course (C215) Annual target: 100% |
Result: Target met. |
FSDS: Green procurement incorporates environmental considerations into purchasing decisions and is expected to motivate suppliers to green their goods, services and supply chain. ODD: SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production Target: 12.7 |
- 1 The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted by the United Nations. They provide a guide for ensuring a better and more sustainable future for all. Each of the 17 SDGs includes targets to be reached by 2030.
- 2 As on March 31, 2020, there were 19 automobiles in the CED administrative fleet. Given the relatively low number of vehicles to be replaced every year, the two targets were established for a three-year period. The current vehicles will be gradually replaced by hybrid or zero-emission vehicles whenever possible. A fleet renewal strategy, currently under development, will provide for an increase in the percentage of zero-emission and hybrid vehicles by 2030.
- 3 CED did not purchase any administrative vehicles in 2019–2020.
| FSDS target(s) | FSDS contributing action(s | Corresponding departmental action(s) | Starting point(s) Performance indicator(s) Target(s) | Results achieved | Contribution by each departmental result to the FSDS goal and target |
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| Implement our Mission Innovation pledge to double federal government investments in clean energy research, development and demonstration from 2015 levels of $387 million to $775 million by 2020 | Invest in clean technologies | Support the development and adoption of clean technologies with a view to fostering sustainable development and clean economic growth |
Starting point: CED spending in 2018–2019 on projects that support clean technologies: $46.2M Performance indicator: CED annual spending on projects that support clean technologies: Annual target: Minimum of $25M per year |
Result: Target Exceeded. |
FSDS: Through its grant and contribution programs, such as the QEDP and the REGI program, CED will contribute to federal government investment in clean technology. To this end, CED will provide businesses and organizations with funding for projects involving the development and adoption of clean technologies. Specifically, CED will:
SDG: SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure Target: 9.4 |
| Increase the value of Canada’s clean technology exports to $15.6 billion by 2025 | Invest in clean technologies | Support the development of clean technologies for export |
Starting point: Value, in 2018–2019, of exports by businesses receiving CED assistance that develop clean technologies: $329M (average for the past three years [2016-2019]: $185M) Performance indicator: Value of exports by businesses receiving CED assistance that develop clean technologies. Annual target: $200M per year |
Result: Target not met. |
FSDS: Through the REGI program, CED will help increase the value of Canadian clean tech exports. To do so, CED will provide businesses with funding for projects involving the development and marketing of new clean technologies that could lead to exports. SDG: SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure Target: 9. |
4. Report on integrating sustainable development
During the 2021–22 reporting cycle, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions had no proposals that required a strategic environmental assessment (SEA) and no public statements were produced.