DND RPP 2011-12

leverage IT technologies, standardization, and best practices to ensure the provision of an agile, secure,
reliable, responsive and integrated IM/IT operating landscape, and to enhance efficiency in
departmental business processes and CF operations in Canada and wherever deployed.
Benefits for Canadians
The Defence audit and evaluation functions provide senior leaders with independent assessments of
Departmental governance, risk management and internal controls, as well as with independent
assessments of Defence program performance. Audit and evaluation recommendations are aimed at
promoting improvements and identifying opportunities for efficiencies and cost savings. As a result,
audit and evaluation contributes to improvements in Defence management and operations, thereby
providing benefits to Canadians.
Canadians will benefit from Defence communications services that continue to be effectively managed,
well‐coordinated and responsive to diverse information needs. Defence will ensure the public is
informed of Defence Program Activities, plans and initiatives and that their views are taken into account
in the process.
Defence is a participant in the FSDS and contributes to Greening Government Operations (GGO) targets
through Internal Services. The Department contributes to the following GGO target areas:
• Green building,
• Surplus electronic and electrical equipment,
• Printing unit reduction,
• Paper consumption, and
• Green procurement targets.
The Department will continue to provide senior Defence leadership and the Government of Canada with
timely, expert policy advice that will help them bring benefits to Canadians by making informed
decisions on all aspects of Canada’s defence policy.
The Office of the JAG is committed to delivering operationally focused, timely, solution‐oriented legal
advice and services, and in leading proactive military justice oversight in a manner that reflects Canadian
values and adheres to the principles of the Rule of Law.
DND/CF LA will provide legal services to the Department to ensure that the implementation of the
Defence Priorities in fiscal year 2011‐12 is carried out in accordance with the law. For example, with
respect to the "Maintaining Defence Affordability" priority, DND/CF LA will actively support the "Web of
Rules" initiative, the Defence Procurement initiative, and the Defence Environmental Strategy.
Regarding the "Strengthening the Defence Team" priority, DND/CF LA will provide legal services to
ensure that policies to support personnel and CF families comply with the Canadian Charter of Rights
and Freedoms and the laws of Canada. DND/CF LA will continue to make ex gratia payments, and will
administer and settle claims by and against the Crown, including class actions, both domestically and
internationally. Through Legal Risk Management, DND/CF LA will assist the Department in integrating
risk and performance into Defence Planning and Management processes.
A coordinated portfolio and life cycle management approach to IM/IT investments will strengthen and
sustain Defence capabilities, while ensuring the highest value is achieved in a cost effective and
environmentally responsible manner. Canadians will benefit from Defence’s leadership and investment
in leading edge space, communications and network security technology and processes.
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