2023 to 2024 Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy Report

Office of the Commissioner for Federal Judicial Affairs Canada

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Introduction to the 2023 to 2024 Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy Report

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 Office of the Commissioner for Federal Judicial Affairs Canada supports the goals laid out in the FSDS through the activities described in the 2023 to 2027 Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy (DSDS). This Report provides a report on progress related to the Office of the Commissioner for Federal Judicial Affairs Canada’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 Office of the Commissioner for Federal Judicial Affairs Canada’s DSDS and 2023 to 2024 DSDS Report.

To promote coordinated action on sustainable development across the Government of Canada, the Office of the Commissioner for Federal Judicial Affairs Canada’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 Office of the Commissioner for Federal Judicial Affairs Canada

GOAL 10: ADVANCE RECONCILIATION WITH INDIGENOUS PEOPLES AND TAKE ACTION ON INEQUALITY

FSDS Context:

FJA, mindful of the Government of Canada’s commitments, will endeavour to contribute towards advancing the reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and strive towards removing barriers that create inequality. We will undertake training that increases awareness of the issues impacting First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities in Canada.

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	Provide training on federal procurement policies obligations and considerations that should be applied to increase opportunities for Indigenous businesses in Canada. Program: Internal Services	Performance indicator: Percentage of procurement personnel who have completed training on federal procurement policies obligations and considerations that be applied to increase opportunities for Indigenous businesses in Canada. Starting point: 0% in 2022-23 Target: 100% by March 31, 2025	FJA is undertaking the Public Service and Procurement Canada initiative moving towards at minimum 5% of our contracting awarded to Indigenous businesses. We will ensure that through training our personnel are mindful of the importance of early engagement and necessary actions in contracting with Indigenous businesses. Relevant targets or ambitions: GIF Target 10.3 Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcomes, including eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and practices promoting appropriate legislation, policies and action in this regard.	Indicator result: 100% in 2023-24

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

Provide training on federal procurement policies obligations and considerations that should be applied to increase opportunities for Indigenous businesses in Canada.

Program:

Internal Services

Performance indicator:

Percentage of procurement personnel who have completed training on federal procurement policies obligations and considerations that be applied to increase opportunities for Indigenous businesses in Canada.

Starting point:

0% in 2022-23

Target:

100% by March 31, 2025

FJA is undertaking the Public Service and Procurement Canada initiative moving towards at minimum 5% of our contracting awarded to Indigenous businesses. We will ensure that through training our personnel are mindful of the importance of early engagement and necessary actions in contracting with Indigenous businesses.

Relevant targets or ambitions:

GIF Target 10.3 Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcomes, including eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and practices promoting appropriate legislation, policies and action in this regard.

Indicator result:

100% in 2023-24

GOAL 12: REDUCE WASTE AND TRANSITION TO ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLES

FSDS Context:

FJA, mindful of the Government of Canada’s, commitments will endeavour to contribute towards advancing the reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and strive towards removing barriers that create inequality. We will undertake training that increases awareness of the issues impacting First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities in Canada.

Target theme: Federal Leadership on Responsible Consumption.

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
Strengthen green procurement criteria	Ensure that procurement and materiel management specialists and acquisition cardholders are trained in the areas supporting green procurement. Program: Internal Services	Performance indicator: Percentage of procurement and materiel management specialists and acquisition cardholders who have completed the mandatory Canada School of Public Service course on green procurement. Starting point: 100% of procurement and materiel management specialists and acquisition cardholders. Target: 100% of procurement and materiel management specialists and acquisition cardholders have completed the training by March 31, 2024. New procurement specialists and cardholders complete training on green procurement within six months of start date of receipt of acquisition card.	All procurement and materiel management specialists and acquisition cardholders are trained and adequately informed in support of Canada’s commitment to strengthen green procurement.	Indicator result: 83% in 2023-24

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

Strengthen green procurement criteria

Ensure that procurement and materiel management specialists and acquisition cardholders are trained in the areas supporting green procurement.

Program:

Internal Services

Performance indicator:

Percentage of procurement and materiel management specialists and acquisition cardholders who have completed the mandatory Canada School of Public Service course on green procurement.

Starting point:

100% of procurement and materiel management specialists and acquisition cardholders.

Target:

100% of procurement and materiel management specialists and acquisition cardholders have completed the training by March 31, 2024.

New procurement specialists and cardholders complete training on green procurement within six months of start date of receipt of acquisition card.

All procurement and materiel management specialists and acquisition cardholders are trained and adequately informed in support of Canada’s commitment to strengthen green procurement.

Indicator result:

83% in 2023-24

GOAL 13: TAKE ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE AND ITS IMPACTS

FSDS Context:

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	Implement electronic disposition plans to reduce the data storage space used in systems that manage information. Ensure that electronic IT and other assets are disposed of in accordance with e‑waste management policies and directives. Program: Internal services and IT/IM services	Performance indicator: Percentage of legacy systems that are decommissioned within 6 months of upgrade or final date of service. Percentage of electronic IT and other assets that are disposed of using companies specializing in e-waste management. Starting point: No data available. Collection of data initiated in 2023-24. Target: 100% of eligible legacy systems are decommissioned by March 31, 2025. 100% of electronic and other assets disposed of following e-waste requirements.	Reducing data storage capacity and following best practices in e-waste disposition will result in FJA reducing its carbon footprint.	Indicator result: 70% of the identified legacy systems were decommissioned or upgraded by March 31, 2024. 100% of electronic and other assets identified to be disposed were disposed of following e-waste requirements – using companies specializing in e-waste management.

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

Implement electronic disposition plans to reduce the data storage space used in systems that manage information.

Ensure that electronic IT and other assets are disposed of in accordance with e‑waste management policies and directives.

Program:

Internal services and IT/IM services

Performance indicator:

Percentage of legacy systems that are decommissioned within 6 months of upgrade or final date of service.

Percentage of electronic IT and other assets that are disposed of using companies specializing in e-waste management.

Starting point:

No data available. Collection of data initiated in 2023-24.

Target:

100% of eligible legacy systems are decommissioned by March 31, 2025.

100% of electronic and other assets disposed of following e-waste requirements.

Reducing data storage capacity and following best practices in e-waste disposition will result in FJA reducing its carbon footprint.

Indicator result:

70% of the identified legacy systems were decommissioned or upgraded by March 31, 2024.

100% of electronic and other assets identified to be disposed were disposed of following e-waste requirements – using companies specializing in e-waste management.

Integrating Sustainable Development

The Office of the Commissioner for Federal Judicial Affairs Canada 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.

The Office of the Commissioner for Federal Judicial Affairs has not had to conduct a strategic environment assessment in the context of its current operations.