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This document is archival in nature and is intended Le présent document a une valeur archivistique et for those who wish to consult archival documents fait partie des documents d’archives rendus made available from the collection of Public Safety disponibles par Sécurité publique Canada à ceux Canada. qui souhaitent consulter ces documents issus de sa collection. Some of these documents are available in only one official language. Translation, to be provided Certains de ces documents ne sont disponibles by Public Safety Canada, is available upon que dans une langue officielle. Sécurité publique request. Canada fournira une traduction sur demande. National Defence Performance Report For the period ending March 31, 2003 The Honourable John McCallum, P.C., M.P. Minister of National Defence Minister's Message PART I: THE BENEFITS OF DEFENCE INVESTMENT • The Defence Mission • The Defence Portfolio • Organization and Accountability PART II: 2002-2003 PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS • Delivering on Operations • The International Campaign against Terrorism (Operation APOLLO) • G-8 Summit (Operation GRIZZLY) • Progress on Priorities for 2002-2003 • Navy, Army and Air Force Highlights • Our Context: Risks, Challenges and Opportunities • Defence Planning & Management Model • Corporate Priorities/Capability Programs "Crosswalk" PART III: DEPARTMENTAL PERFORMANCE- CAPABILITY PROGRAMS (STRATEGIC OUTCOMES) • Conduct Operations • Generate Forces • Sustain Forces • Command and Control • Corporate Policy and Strategy PART IV: SELECTED DEFENCE PORTFORLIO ORGANIZATIONS • Communications Security Establishment & National Cryptographich Program • Defence Research and Development Canada • National Search and Rescue Secretariat and National Search and Rescue Program • Office of Critical Infrastructure Protection and Emergency Preparedness • Office of the Judge Advocate General • Office of the Ombudsman for National Defence and the Canadian Forces • The Reserve Forces • Youth Programs PART V: CONSOLIDATED REPORTING • Alternative Service Delivery Initiatives • Procurement and Contracting • Materiel Management • Sustainable Development Strategy • Status of Fuel-Storage Tanks on DND owned Land Part VI: Financial and Human Resource Reporting • Resource Overview for Fiscal Year 2002-2003 • Financial Tables • Human Resource Utilization • Capital Projects by Capability Program PART VII: OTHER INFORMATION • Canadian Forces Arms Control and Verification Missions • Canadian Forces International Operations • Canadian Forces Operations in North America • Canadian Forces Domestic Operations • Canadian Forces International Operations Costs • Recognizing Individual and Team Achievements • Statutes, Regulations and Orders • Portfolio/Organizational Chart • Contacts for more information about this DPR Minister's Message I am pleased to present to Parliament and the people of Canada the 2002-2003 Departmental Performance Report for the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. Each year, this report provides an opportunity to recognize the achievements and evaluate the challenges faced by the dedicated and highly professional men and women who make up Canada's Defence team. As Minister of National Defence, I am very proud of the quality of work and level of commitment put forth by members of this Department and the Canadian Forces. It is a testament to their hard work that Defence is now very well positioned to move forward as it prepares for the future. This past year has been marked by many achievements as well as significant challenges. None affected Defence more broadly than our military commitment to the campaign against terrorism. Operation APOLLO, Canada's military contribution to the U.S.-led Operation Enduring Freedom, has already involved some 7,000 Canadian Forces soldiers, sailors and air men and women. The Canadian Forces returned more recently to Afghanistan to serve with the UN- mandated, NATO-led International Security Assistance Force in the Afghan capital of Kabul. Over the next year, nearly 4,000 Canadian Forces personnel will serve with ISAF, and early in 2004, Canada will represent the largest ISAF contingent and will assume command of the mission under Lieutenant-General Rick Hillier who is currently the Chief of the Land Staff. While the Canadian Forces continue to perform admirably in Afghanistan, Canada's participation has not come without cost. It was with sadness that four of their members lost their lives and eight were injured in a tragic friendly fire incident in April 2002. In October 2003, two Canadian Forces members were killed and three others were injured while on patrol in Kabul. While recognizing that the risks are high, Canada's efforts in Afghanistan speak to our longstanding desire to help others in need and to defeat the scourge of terrorism and ensure our own domestic security. Canada's military commitment to ISAF is part of a comprehensive, multi-dimensional Government of Canada "3-D" approach - defence, development and diplomacy - that will contribute to the stabilization and reconstruction of Afghanistan. In addition to our military commitment, the Government has opened an embassy in Kabul and is contributing $250 million to reconstruction and development. These efforts are in addition to our on-going commitment of 1,227 personnel to NATO's Stabilization Force in Bosnia and the deployment of Canadian Forces personnel on UN missions in the Middle East, Africa, and Southwest Asia. No doubt our armed forces faced a high operational tempo over the last year. As a Government, we face a balance between wanting to step up to the plate and wanting to avoid undue strain on our members and their families. We recognize this and steps are being taken to address this issue through our ongoing quality of life initiatives and by reassessing, in consultation with our allies, our current commitments. In parallel with our contribution to the international campaign against terrorism, Defence moved forward on a number of initiatives to strengthen public safety and security, as part of the Government's comprehensive, multi-year strategy to enhance the security of Canadians following the events of September 11th. This included significant progress by the Communications Security Establishment, Defence Research Development Canada and the Office of Critical Infrastructure Protection and Emergency Preparedness in their respective activities. In addition, we have nearly doubled the capability of Joint Task Force 2 and improved the capabilities of the Disaster Assistance Response Team. Defence also continues to work closely with Canada's closest defence partner, the United States. The Bi-National Planning Group, created on December 9, 2002, will help enhance North American security by augmenting our ability to respond jointly to threats should emergencies - from earthquakes to terrorist attacks - occur in North America. Further, in May 2003, the Government of Canada announced its decision to enter into discussions with the United States on Canada's possible participation in ballistic missile defence for North America. The Government is committed to protecting Canadians, Canadian territory and other Canadian interests against possible threats to our security, both current and future. That is why we believe that it is in Canada's interest to explore options regarding Canadian participation in ballistic missile defence. The final decision will rest with the Government. Defence also remains committed to maintaining a fair and effective military justice system. In March 2003, I asked former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada Antonio Lamer to conduct an independent review of Bill C-25 (An Act to Amend the National Defence Act) as required by the Act every five years. Former Chief Justice Lamer has presented his report to me, which I am currently reviewing and must submit to Parliament no later than 10 December 2003. We also made significant progress on institutional initiatives related to modernization, quality of life, leadership and professional development, health care, recruitment and retention and communications. The restructuring of the Land Force Reserve is also well underway. We met our personnel targets for this fiscal year and continued growth is planned in 2003- 04, as we work to develop an effective and credible army reserve relevant to our defence needs. All of these accomplishments show that Defence is making a difference both at home and abroad. These efforts notwithstanding, there is more work to be done. The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces must transform if they are to remain relevant to the evolving security environment. The world remains a dangerous place as global security challenges continue to evolve in the wake of September 11th, 2001. Our country faces new and complex threats, ranging
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