2021-22 Gender-based analysis plus

• The program provides Indigenous representative organizations with core capacity funding to support core operations and salaries within their organizations. These organizations are instrumental in advancing Indigenous self-determination and strengthening Crown-Indigenous relationships based on respect, cooperation, partnership, and recognition of rights.
• The program does not directly support a specific pillar or goal under the Gender Results Framework, as funds are used to support day-to-day operations of Indigenous representative organizations. It is not within the scope of the program to require core capacity funding to be allocated based on gender and diversity considerations.
• However, the program does have direct impacts on Indigenous men, women, and gender-diverse people, including First Nation, Inuit and Metis peoples. This is because BOC funding is allocated to national and regional Indigenous organizations inclusive of all genders and Indigenous distinctions to ensure that diverse Indigenous voices are heard on issues that affect them. The program also has indirect impacts on First Nations, Inuit and Metis women, because of the 50 recognized organizations eligible for funds, there are 4 organizations that specifically serve Indigenous women, and additional Indigenous representative organizations have women's councils that serve the interest of women members and citizens.
• A fulsome GBA+ will be undertaken as part of the 2020–21 program evaluation.

• The program provides funds to Indigenous representative organizations and Indigenous women's organizations so that they can participate as meaningful interlocutors in engagement efforts with the federal government to co-develop policies, programs and partnerships with First Nation and Inuit peoples.
• The program supports the Gender Results Framework pillar of Leadership and Democratic Participation with the goal of greater representation of women and underrepresented groups in elected office and ministerial positions in national and sub-national governments.
• The program has direct impacts on First Nations and Inuit men, women, and gender-diverse people as it supports advocacy and leadership capacity of Indigenous representative organizations so they can be meaningful players in advancing Indigenous self-determination. It has indirect benefits for First Nations and Inuit women, as 2 of the National Indigenous Women's Organizations are recipients of this program, and additional Indigenous representative organizations have women's councils that serve the interest of women members and citizens.
• Following the results of an ongoing evaluation, a data collection plan will be developed that takes into account gender and diversity considerations.

• The program builds on past successes and creates an environment of community-level decision making that results in increased opportunities for community and social development, supporting the governance and policy development goals of First Nations in order to improve the quality of life of their community members and citizens, and ensure that their diverse voices are heard. The program benefits diverse First Nation communities through strengthened First Nation land and fiscal governance.
• This program does not have direct impacts that support the pillars and goals of the Gender Results Framework. It supports First Nations assuming jurisdiction of land and fiscal management, opting-out of governance models imposed by Canada, and additions to reserve/reserve creation. The program does not require core capacity funding to be allocated based on gender and diversity considerations.
• This program does not collect data on individuals, only on First Nations and First Nations organizations and institutions. While the program encourages First Nations to share data on impacts at the community level, there are no requirements for this reporting.
• With the type of data collected with regard to additions to reserve/reserve creation, it is not possible for the program to forecast or track results showing the distribution of benefits resulting from First Nation land and fiscal management among diverse groups of men and women, including consideration of age, residence on reserve, remoteness, and family structure.
• Activities under this program build on other successes, such as how First Nations operating under First Nation Land Management address matrimonial real property through their land code, or how communities operating under First Nation Fiscal Management or First Nation Land Management experience increased potential for economic and social development along with associated benefits from greater economic opportunities. These kinds of successes are examples of community resilience, a protective factor that helps diverse groups of men and women deal more effectively with stressful events and mitigate or eliminate risks in families and communities.

• The program supports Canada's commitment to the negotiation of treaties, self-government and other constructive arrangements which reconcile Indigenous rights with the sovereignty of the Crown.
• The program has direct impacts on the Gender Results Framework, particularly in support of the key area "Economic Participation and Prosperity". The program's work on self-government agreements has had positive effects in areas such as total income, labour force attachment and household incomes.
• Measures will continue to be taken to ensure that this program reflects gender-based perspectives in its work with Indigenous partners, and supports Indigenous communities in using intersectional approaches that could strengthen their chosen systems of governance.
• Federal negotiators will be mindful that colonial and patriarchal structures, as well as rhetoric, may impact the type and subject matters of negotiations.
• Canada will continue to ensure that underrepresented groups have a voice in the engagement and co-development of policies and encourage diverse perspectives at negotiation tables where appropriate.
• All negotiated agreements require the approval of Cabinet and therefore require a thorough GBA+ in line with Treasury Board Secretariat and the and the Women and Gender Equality Canada guidelines.

• The program supports the implementation of the Indian Residential School Settlement Agreement.
• This program is accessible equally to male and female applicants and data is collected on components of implementing the Agreement
• This program includes secure, protected and confidential data collected from recipients and adheres to all necessary legal obligations and privacy protocols and therefore does not publicly report on compensation recipient gender identification.
• Gender-based considerations are incorporated into policy guidance for program and service delivery.

• The Updated Guidelines for Federal Officials to Fulfill the Duty to Consult (2011) note that gender equity is a horizontal policy objective that should be considered during any interaction between Canada and Indigenous peoples.
• The program supports GBA+ by incorporating gender-based considerations in policy guidance and training offered to federal officials.
• The program contributes to a gender-based framework by providing capacity and resources to foster meaningful consultation and self-determination and by supporting the inclusion of a diversity of community members and their perspectives. Through the Federal Initiative on Consultation, the department works with Indigenous communities, identifying barriers that prevent the participation of women, Elders, youth and LGBTQ2 persons, and encouraging the participation of a diversity of individuals at all levels of decision making with regards to consultation and accommodation processes. The consultation protocols and consultation resource centres, established through the Federal Initiative on Consultation program, are distinctions based, as they are negotiated and implemented with self-identified Indigenous groups. Through co-developed and Indigenous-led consultation resource centres, the Consultation and Accommodation Unit supports the integration of culturally-appropriate GBA+ considerations reflecting the priorities of Indigenous partners. In order to address gender-based considerations, the department encourages early discussions on consultation protocols involving relevant groups and individuals within the community. The inclusive approach advanced through this program helps to ensure the incorporation of a plurality of perspectives, as well as insight and knowledge integral to meaningful consultation and accommodation processes.
• In order to reduce the reporting burden for Indigenous communities, tracking the impacts of GBA+ is encouraged within the existing reporting structure for Indigenous peoples. For federally-based activities related to consultation and accommodation such as networks, workshops, conferences, and training, GBA+ impacts will be monitored through data collection and survey/evaluation processes.

• The program addresses a unique Indigenous demographic of Metis and Non-Status Indians and has direct and indirect impacts on Indigenous women, men and gender-diverse peoples, including Métis, off-reserve, Non-Status, urban, rural and remote populations. It funds support for the governance and policy development goals of Indigenous peoples off-reserve, Métis and Non-Status Indian organizations and communities in order to improve the quality of life of their community members and citizens, and ensure that their diverse voices are heard.
• The program supports the Gender Results Framework pillar of Leadership and Democratic Participation with the goal of greater representation of women and underrepresented groups in elected office, and the pillar of Poverty Reduction, Health and Well-being with the goal of fewer vulnerable individuals living in poverty.
• Baseline data collected through the development and implementation of long-term work plans with partner organizations and communities will assist in measuring and tracking GBA+ considerations.

• The program supports Inuit, Metis and First Nations communities with modern treaties and self-government agreements. It has direct impacts on First Nations and Inuit men, women, and gender diverse peoples as modern treaty and self-government agreement holders exercise jurisdiction and responsibilities relating to their political, economic, social and cultural development to improve, amongst other things, the socio-economic well-being of their respective populations.
• As autonomous orders of government, self-governing Indigenous governments have the authority to administer programs and services at their discretion. This program ensures that these governments are provided with consistent funding and equipped to administer programs and services that benefit their communities.
• This program does not directly support a specific pillar or goal under the Gender Results Framework. As such, core capacity funding is not required to be allocated based on gender and diversity considerations.
• Studies such as the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (2019) have shown that colonial intervention in Indigenous communities imposed a patriarchal status quo and subjected Indigenous women to systems of oppression. Discussions with self-governing Indigenous governments suggest that self-government has increased their ability to reclaim traditional and more inclusive forms of governance. As groups have begun to exercise their inherent right of self-determination through self-government agreements, Indigenous women are encouraged to return to their vital roles in communities.

• Specific claims are grievances that First Nations have against the Government of Canada for failing to discharge its lawful obligations with respect to pre-1975 treaties and the management of First Nation lands, monies and other assets. The program provides a voluntary alternative dispute resolution framework that allows the federal government to discharge its outstanding legal obligations to First Nations through negotiated settlements.
• This program does not directly support a specific pillar or goal under the Gender Results Framework. While the intended recipient of settlement compensation is the entire First Nation, including women, men, children and youth, elders, persons with disabilities/health issues, and persons of different genders, Canada's policy is to not interfere with how a First Nation chooses to use its settlement funds. Nor does Canada seek to ask First Nations to report on the use, access and benefits derived by the use of the settlement funds. As such, it is not within the scope of the program to identify impacts. Following the results of an ongoing evaluation, a data collection plan may be developed that takes into account gender and diversity considerations.

Nunavut Devolution

• The program to negotiate the Nunavut Devolution Final Agreement supports the "economic participation and prosperity" pillar of the Gender Results Framework. A GBA+ completed for Nunavut Devolution found that in the short term, during Canada's negotiation of the Final Agreement, there were no potential impacts. Elements of devolution might have impacts on Indigenous peoples (men, women, children, and elderly), primarily the Inuit of Nunavut, representing approximately 85% of Nunavut's population. These elements include the need for development of a human resource strategy, as part of the Final Agreement negotiations. This strategy would train Inuit so that they could take up positions that would be transferred as part of Nunavut devolution. Considerations will include women and family needs, many of whom will be young parents, the inclusion of housing, travel support, and location and language of instruction and/or employment. Devolution may also impact other Indigenous peoples which will result in Canada being required to fulfill its duty to consult and, if necessary, accommodate as part of Final Agreement negotiations.
• The program to negotiate the Nunavut Devolution Final Agreement uses sufficient data to monitor program impacts by gender and diversity. The process to negotiate the Final Devolution Agreement includes the first 2 of 5 years to implement a Transitional Human Resources Development Strategy. Implementation of the Strategy will include ongoing monitoring by the parties and/or reporting of program impacts in terms of diversity and gender.

Circumpolar Affairs

• Under the project entitled: "Gender Equality in the Arctic III" the program builds upon the project's previous iteration to promote and expand the dialogues on gender equality in the circumpolar Arctic region. This iteration will involve: the promotion of gender equality at relevant Arctic events; populating an online inventory of existing material on this subject; and creating a comprehensive report with knowledge gaps and recommendations for future work. This project aligns closely with Canada's commitment to gender equality and has the potential to align with the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Inquiry's Calls for Justice. This project is expected to have direct benefits for people who identify as LGBTQ2+ as the expansion of the dialogue on gender equality will seek to address the violence against Indigenous women and girls, as well as LGBTQ and two-spirit people. The Circumpolar Affairs initiatives outlined above will be monitored via planning and reporting processes as outlined in various Treasury Board submissions, departmental plans, and operational plans.

• The Arctic and Northern Policy Framework (ANPF) is a whole-of-government initiative and will support implementation of other key priorities of relevance to the Gender Results Framework, including the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action. Investments in these aspects of the Arctic and northern economy will simultaneously be investments in Northern and Indigenous women's economic participation.
• A GBA+ lens was applied during the co-development of the ANPF and no significant gender-based issues were identified. It is anticipated that initiatives to implement the Framework will address a broad array of issues related to low social and economic outcomes in Northern and Arctic communities.
• Goal 1 of the ANPF is to ensure that Canadian Arctic and northern Indigenous peoples are resilient and healthy. This will be achieved in part by creating an environment that focuses on education, culture, health and well-being, closing the gaps in education outcomes, and providing ongoing learning and skills development opportunities, including Indigenous-based knowledge and skills. This aligns with goal 1 of the Gender Results Framework which identifies equal opportunities and diversified paths in education and skills development as essential to gender equality. Greater investment in Arctic and Northern education will mean improved and more varied opportunities for Indigenous women, girls and gender diverse people who access these systems.
• Goal 1 of the ANFP also aims to strengthen mental and physical wellbeing, address the systemic causes of all forms of violence against Indigenous women and girls, and implement culturally-appropriate approaches to justice issues, such as restorative justice measures and other alternative measures to incarceration. This aligns with goal 4 of the Gender Results Framework, which calls for the elimination of gender-based violence and harassment and the promotion of security of the person and access to justice.
• Goal 1 of the ANPF further commits to ending poverty, eradicating hunger, and eliminating homelessness and overcrowding. This aligns with goal 5 of the Gender Results Framework which advocates for; reduced poverty and improved health outcomes through fewer vulnerable individuals living in poverty, fewer women and children living in food insecure households, and fewer vulnerable individuals lacking stable safe and permanent housing.
• Goal 3 of the ANPF calls for strong, sustainable, diversified and inclusive local and regional economies, to be achieved through increased Indigenous participation in the economy, reduced income inequality, and the provision of the necessary supports to help businesses grow. These objectives align with goal 2 of the Gender Results Framework which calls for Equal and full participation in the economy through increased labor market opportunities for women, especially women in underrepresented groups, as well as increased full time employment of women, and more women in higher quality jobs such as permanent and well paid jobs. In order to achieve the ANPF objectives of increased Indigenous participation, reduced income inequality, and business growth, the ANPF will have to invest in Northern and Indigenous women whose economic participation will drive these outcomes. For example, income inequality can only be reduced if women receive equal pay and are given the opportunity to take part in higher quality jobs.
• Direct, positive impacts on a wide range of demographic groups are therefore anticipated as these initiatives are rolled out. These benefits are expected to be broadly gender-balanced. An approach to tracking and reporting on progress in implementing the goals and objectives of Framework will be developed in collaboration with partners as part of the implementation phase.
• Policy and programming developed to support implementation of the ANPF will continue to leverage data collected by other federal departments (e.g. Stats Can) and ANPF co-development partner's data in order to report on any impacts by gender and diversity in the future. This policy and programming will reflect a commitment to diversity and equality, and to the employment of analytical tools such as GBA+ to assess potential impacts on diverse groups of people.

• Gender-based analysis and the assessment pursuant to Part VII of the Official languages revealed that NAES does not have any adverse impact on gender or on official languages. NAES is consistent with the intent of modern treaties in Canada's Arctic regions. This includes matters related to the cultural and social well-being of Indigenous, traditional ways of life tied to wildlife, protection of Indigenous rights to hunt and fish, and opportunities to benefit from resource development. By partnering with the implementation organizations, CIRNAC is contributing to compliance with rights around land use planning and governance.
• The environmental co-management regimes in the 3 territories are based on frameworks established in 18 modern treaties, and NAES contributes to ensuring those frameworks are meaningfully implemented substantively as well as procedurally. It thereby supports reconciliation by rebuilding nation-to-nation relationship and supporting capacity development amongst Indigenous governments.
• CIRNAC will continue to implement robust GBA+ to a number of key initiatives supporting Indigenous and northern communities in COVID-19 response measures and economic recovery efforts. Implementing GBA+ through an enhanced intersectional focus during and post pandemic is essential to ensuring due consideration for Indigenous and northern peoples within northern initiatives which responds to the range of needs of Indigenous and northern peoples in all their diversity. Analytical evidence demonstrates the negative impacts of the pandemic are most notable for vulnerable populations, including Indigenous women, children, youth, elders, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA people, etc.
• The department will engage directly with communities and with various working groups, including the Indigenous Working Group and the Inuit-Crown Food Security Working Group, to ensure GBA+ is included to pandemic short-term and long-term program planning. CIRNAC actively supports the participation and leadership of Indigenous groups, more specifically Indigenous women's groups and other voices underrepresented in all forms of decision-making.

• The CHARS project supports the Gender Results Framework goal of Education and Skills Development by incentivizing the hiring and skills development of Inuit. It also supports the goal of Economic Participation and Prosperity by incentivizing contracts with firms registered with Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. The program impacts members of the community including men, women, youth and elders.
• The program tracks the value of an Inuit Benefit Plan measured in 3 categories: hours of Inuit employment; value of skills development activities; and value of construction contracts to firms registered with Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Future monitoring and reporting for programs at CHARS will be undertaken by Polar Knowledge Canada.
• While no data is collected for other elements, the overall success of the project is based on the participation of targeted stakeholder groups, including Indigenous men, women, youth and Elders throughout the design and construction phase activities and community acceptance of the proposed design of the CHARS as well as its location and integration into the community.
• The integration of a Traditional Knowledge space is a key aspect of the station, and this centre of expertise will be used as a resource for southern-based researchers and Northerners alike.

• This program has impacts that support many pillars and goals of the Gender Results Framework: Education and Skills Development (Equal opportunities and diversified paths in education and skills development), Economic Participation and Prosperity (equal and full participation in the economy), Leadership and Democratic Participation (Gender equality in leadership roles and at all levels of decision-making), Gender-Based Violence and Access to Justice (Fewer Indigenous women and girls are victims of violence) and Poverty Reduction, Health and Well-Being (Reduced poverty and improved health outcomes).
• The benefits of implementation of adaptation measures and clean energy projects will not accrue to individuals, but rather benefit the whole community and will not be gender specific. Specific program investments can support capacity building, skills development, intergenerational knowledge transfer, community well-being, and economic development for northern and Indigenous communities.

• While this program does not specifically have impacts that support the Gender Results Framework, it support it in a broader sense by actioning the decision of review processes that are designed to ensure that Indigenous communities and people have the ability to participate in the decision making process.
• No actions are being taken to enable future monitoring or reporting of the program's impacts by gender and diversity.

• The program presents significant opportunities for socio-economic development amongst Indigenous people and Northerners through direct employment, training, and procurement of goods and services. There is a risk that certain groups, including women and Indigenous people, may not be able to take advantage of the opportunities presented by this work, as they are under-represented in the professional fields required on contaminated site projects.
• The department has several mitigation strategies to address these impacts, such as the use of procurement tools to promote employment of under-represented demographics, capacity building opportunities with local organizations, engagement and consultations with affected stakeholders, and project-specific human resource policies.
• The program collects data from the third-party contractors retained on its contaminated site projects disaggregated by gender, Indigenous identity, and Northern residency.

• Since the creation of NNC, gendered access and considerations have played an important role in its policy development. NNC initiatives contribute to the Poverty Reduction, Health and Well-being pillar of the Gender Results Framework and aim to advance specific targets under this pillar such as fewer women and children living in food-insecure households, and more years in good health. Most northern isolated communities eligible for NNC are mostly First Nations or Inuit, with food insecurity in these communities predominately affecting women (particularly single parents), elders, and children. Women are also more likely to be involved in food preparation and nurturing activities inside the household. In addition, Indigenous women, youth, and elders largely benefit from the lower cost of food.
• To further support knowledge of healthy eating in NNC eligible communities, the program funds nutrition education initiatives such as cooking classes, in-store tastings, and workshops for traditional food preparation. Women are reported to be more likely to participate and be involved in these activities than men as they tend to lead decision making on nutrition within their households.
• In 2019, the list of items eligible for a subsidy was revised to provide more support for family-friendly items such as diapers, infant formula, feminine hygiene products and more basic non-perishable items.
• The recent Harvesters Support Grant aims to reduce barriers for all community members, including women, elders, youth and people with low incomes to go out on the land, to share their traditional harvesting knowledge and skills, to participate in economic activities, and ultimately to support feeding their families and the community. The Grant also supports the traditional culture of sharing networks, which provides the opportunity for diverse groups to engage in cultural activities involving products of harvesting beyond meat to create clothing, tools, art and other items. This sets to foster women's participation while also making food more accessible to elders or youth who may not be able to go on the land themselves.
• The Government of Canada has identified food sharing initiatives as a key component of program performance measurement. The program collects information on the number of food sharing items or initiatives and continues to work with the Women's Council and Indigenous partners to co-develop performance indicators through effective communication and coordination.
• The governments and organizations who receive the grant will be responsible for ensuring that the needs of the most vulnerable community members such as elders, women or children are accommodated. Grant recipients will periodically report on the application of the grant and may provide information on how diverse groups, such as the youth, are included in their activities.
• Proposals prepared by Indigenous organizations seeking grant funding are reviewed by a Women's Council within the department, who provide feedback and guidance before and after proposals are submitted. The Women's Council also considers whether funding is being allocated in a way that considers the food security experiences of women, single parents, elders, and other community members.
• To offset the financial burden caused by COVID-19, NNC increased subsidy rates in eligible communities, and also expanded the eligibility list to include more essential items such as soap and hand sanitizer. Women, especially lone parents and Indigenous women (who are most often affected by food insecurity) are expected to be important beneficiaries.
• NNC works with the program's Advisory Board, Indigenous Working Group, the Inuit-Crown Food Security working group, and engages directly with communities. NNC seeks feedback from Indigenous partners on the differential impact of the Program on diverse groups and women.