Horizontal initiative: Arctic and Northern Policy Framework
Table of contents
- Performance highlights
- Contact information
- Horizontal initiative framework: departmental funding by theme (dollars)
- Planning information: Horizontal initiative overview
- Theme 1 details
- Theme 1 horizontal initiative activities
- Theme 2 details
- Theme 2 horizontal initiative activities
- Theme 3 details
- Theme 3 horizontal initiative activities
- Theme 4 details
- Theme 4 horizontal initiative activities
- Total spending, all themes (dollars)
Lead department: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Federal partner organizations: Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Transport Canada (TC)
Non-federal and non-governmental partner(s): Not applicable
Start date: September 10, 2019
End date: 2030
Description of the horizontal initiative: The Arctic and Northern Policy Framework (ANPF) is a long-term vision that reflects the needs and priorities of the Arctic and northern region/peoples. The ANPF was created with key partners and feedback collected during engagement with regional stakeholders to identify and address opportunities and gaps. Achieving these goals will be a shared responsibility across numerous federal departments and agencies, and with our co-development partners. Policy coverage for the ANPF was obtained in June 2019. Canada's commitment to co-developing the ANPF with territorial, Indigenous and provincial partners moved Canada towards a modern and long-term approach to policy development based on collaboration, flexibility and reconciliation. This approach will ensure that Arctic and northern partners are shaping Canada's short, medium and long-term priorities, policies and programs and will improve coordination of regional investments and activities.
There have been a number of findings, reports and studies recently completed that support the suite of post-secondary education in the North initiatives, such as, but not limited to, the post-secondary education study completed by the Nunavut Government, the review of Aurora College in the Northwest Territories, the work completed by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary May Simon, Governor General of Canada, who was at the time the Minister's Special Representative responsible for leading an engagement and providing advice on the development of a new Shared Arctic Leadership Model; and Statistics Canada's post-secondary education completeness and job-readiness rates. The results demonstrated: the demand for an increase in post-secondary education in the North; a focus on northern specific content; and the importance of making education the cornerstone of the ANPF as the key to healthy people and social and economic progress, which this suite of post-secondary education in the North addresses and supports.
Governance structures: Broader reporting for the ANPF may be done through annual parliamentary reports and through other means chosen by each respective department. The Horizontal Results Framework will be reported in the Departmental Plan and Departmental Results Report of the lead department (CIRNAC) and will be implemented through the existing horizontal governance structures, such as but not limited to the Ad Hoc Committee of Deputy Ministers on the Arctic; Assistant Deputy Ministers Coordinating Committee on the Arctic; and Director Generals Committee on the Arctic. The senior Arctic committees of the Government of Canada will play a pivotal role, as the Horizontal Initiative Oversight Committee, in ensuring horizontal results monitoring and assessment, reporting, and gathering a consistent set of data is being effectively undertaken.
For the Ad Hoc Committee of Deputy Ministers on the Arctic, the current chairs, CIRNAC and the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, will continue as per the established terms of reference. CIRNAC will continue to be the lead department for the subcommittees and working groups established to support the committees, such as the established whole-of-government working group. This working group and any subcommittees will work collaboratively to ensure the development of results and resource frameworks, data collection and consolidation, and monitoring of performance indicators, unforeseen issues and course corrections that arise during the life of these initiatives and communication strategies.
As TC and GAC are partner departments, along with other departments and agencies such as the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, they will continue their participation in establishing the governance structure, and the financial parameters for the horizontal initiative, provide a complete list to CIRNAC of their activities that are connected to the horizontal initiative; and provide information on relevant departmental activities as required by the Oversight Committee to implement their respective activities connected to the horizontal initiative.
Through collaboration and co-development, CIRNAC has achieved a shared vision with our partners where northern and Arctic peoples are thriving, strong and safe. It is with this spirit of collaboration that CIRNAC will continue to move forward, through co-developed implementation plans that make federal investments more strategic, responsive and effective. Many of the policy levers to affect these outcomes are outside of federal jurisdiction, or in areas of shared jurisdiction. These plans, and related federal investments, will inform the expansion of the Horizontal Results Framework; as new initiatives are developed and implemented with co-development partners, new indicators related to initiatives brought forward by diverse departments and agencies will also be added. This is expected to be an ongoing, progressive and whole-of-government process, including regular engagement with and reports to Treasury Board. Timelines for these regular engagements will be confirmed as the current phase of co-development is completed, and as new initiatives are brought forward for approval.
Total federal funding allocated (start to end date):
CIRNAC: $39,970,000 (2019–20 to 2024–25)
TC: $400,000,000Footnote 1
GAC: $35,900,000 over 5 years and $8,000,000 ongoingFootnote 2
Total federal planned spending to date:
CIRNAC: $10,091,441
TC: $150,000
GAC: $1,700,933
Total federal actual spending to date:
CIRNAC: $3,696,512
TC: $100,000
GAC: $1,488,762
Date of last renewal of the horizontal initiative: Not applicable
Total federal funding allocated at the last renewal and source of funding: Not applicable
Additional federal funding received after the last renewal: Not applicable
Total planned spending since the last renewal: Not applicable
Total actual spending since the last renewal: Not applicable
Funding contributed by non-federal and non-governmental partners: Not applicable
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: Currently, no evaluation is planned for this program.
Performance highlights
CIRNAC: In 2020–21, CIRNAC advanced the co-development and co-implementation of ANPF initiatives with Indigenous, territorial, and provincial partners and other government departments and agencies.
Enhancing access to post-secondary education in Canada's North is a key priority for Northerners. Through Budget 2019, Canada invested $1 million over 2 years to establish a Task Force on Northern Post-Secondary Education, almost $13 million over 5 years in the Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning, and $26 million over 5 years for the construction of a science building at Yukon University. These and other initiatives will support implementation of the ANPF. The Post-Secondary Education in the North initiatives announced in Budget 2019 are underway, despite COVID-19's impacts. The Task Force on Post-Secondary Education in the North was launched on October 23, 2020. The Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning has modified programming approach to accommodate for COVID-19. Yukon University is looking towards commencing construction of the science building in 2021.
Collaboration with ANPF partners throughout 2020–21 was focused on identifying national and regional approaches to governance and implementation plans. CIRNAC chaired senior management whole-of-government committees and all partners' meetings to facilitate the horizontal coordination for the Arctic and North, in addition to implementation of the ANPF.
TC: In 2020–21, TC launched the National Trade Corridors Fund (NTCF) Arctic and Northern call for proposals, with a view to commit up to $398.8 million as announced in Budget 2019 to infrastructure projects that address the unique transportation needs of Arctic and Northern regions. The call for proposals was launched and successfully attracted 33 comprehensive project proposals, seeking a total of $708 million from the NTCF Arctic and Northern envelope. Project approvals occurred in summer 2021 and the results of the evaluations and funding decisions will be reported in 2021–22.
In addition, TC's Arctic Secretariat spent $100,000 in 2020–21 to further its engagement efforts and to fund studies to better understand the northern transportation system.
GAC: The Treasury Board submission for the Global Arctic Leadership Initiative (GALI) was approved on November 5th 2020 and the projects were signed at the end of March 2021. Only a few results can be shared this time for 2020–21:
- Greater understanding and collaboration by Arctic Council members on policy and scientific issues.
- Increased capacity and effectiveness of Permanent Participants' participation in circumpolar policy discussion and development.
Contact information
CIRNAC
Wayne Walsh, Director General, Northern Strategic Policy Branch
Northern Affairs Organization
15 Eddy Street, Gatineau, Quebec, K1A 0H4
819-994-6466
Wayne.Walsh@canada.ca
TC
James McCrea
330 Sparks Street, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0N5
613-712-2329
james.b.mccrea@tc.gc.ca
cc: Laura Hoy (laura.hoy@tc.gc.ca) and Anne-Marie Croux (anne-marie.croux@tc.gc.ca)
GAC
Mélanie Lambert, Program Manager, Arctic and Indigenous Programming Unit
Nordic and Polar Relations
125 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0G2
343-551-7241
melanie.lambert@international.gc.ca
Horizontal initiative framework: departmental funding by theme (dollars)
Shared outcome: Strong, self-reliant people and communities working together for a vibrant, prosperous and sustainable Arctic region at home and abroad, while expressing Canada's enduring Arctic sovereignty.
| Name of theme | Canadian Arctic and northern Indigenous peoples are resilient and healthy | Knowledge and understanding guides decision making | Strengthened infrastructure that closes gaps with other regions of Canada | An international rules-based order in the Arctic that responds effectively to new challenges and opportunities | Internal Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theme outcomes | Northern Indigenous peoples have achieved post-education level comparable to other Canadians
Increased contributions to international Arctic research, discussions, and events by northern Canadians, including Indigenous peoples, women and youth |
Indigenous-based knowledge is increased through supported scientific and innovative research | Closing the gaps in availability of post-secondary education infrastructure, with focus on science
NTCF Budget 2019 funding for Arctic and northern regions will: 1) Provide a strategic departmental approach which supports a strong Arctic and northern transportation system, and bolsters social and economic opportunities in the North 2) Invest in trade corridors to address the transportation needs of the Arctic and North, including safety and socio-economic development |
Increased contributions in international Arctic decision-making by northern Canadians, including Indigenous peoples, women and youth
Enhanced Canadian engagement in strengthening international Arctic forums, including at the Arctic Council in areas of human, social, economic development and environmental protection |
Not applicable |
| CIRNAC | $1,000,000
Task Force on Post-Secondary Education in the North |
$12,970,000
Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning |
$26,000,0001
Yukon University Science Building |
Not applicable | $0 |
| TC | Not applicable | Not applicable | $1,200,000
ATPF $398,800,000 NTCF Budget 2019 funding for Arctic and northern regions |
Not applicable | $952,442 |
| GAC | $12,585,715
GALI |
Not applicable | Not applicable | $20,980,000
GALI |
$888,116 |
| 1 Funding for Yukon University ($26,000,000) is being reported under the Investing in Canada Plan, but contributing to the objectives of the ANPF as outlined in the results table. | |||||
Planning information: Horizontal initiative overview
Name of horizontal initiative: Arctic and Northern Policy Framework
Total federal funding allocated: $475,014,083
2020–21 planned spending: $9,970,941 (CIRNAC), $150,000 (TC), $1,700,934 (GAC)
2020–21 actual spending: $3,576,012 (CIRNAC), $100,000 (TC), $1,488,762 (GAC)
Horizontal initiative shared outcome: Strong, self-reliant people and communities working together for a vibrant, prosperous and sustainable Arctic region at home and abroad, while expressing Canada's enduring Arctic sovereignty.
| Department | 2020–21 Performance indicators |
2020–21 Targets |
Dates to achieve target | 2020–21 Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIRNAC | Community well-being as a result of an increase in access to post-secondary education opportunities in the North and Arctic | Increase Community Well-Being Index to 72 (2016 baseline: 67) | 2029 | Not applicable |
| GAC | Indicator 1: Level of well-being of the communities in the Canadian territories (based on the Community Well-Being Index Score) | An increase in the score for each of these communities (2016 baseline: Inuit communities 60.7 First Nations communities 66.3 Non-Indigenous communities 81.4) |
2024 | Not applicable |
| Indicator 2: Equitability of the score of the well-being of the communities in the Canadian territories (based on the Community Well-Being Index Score) | A decrease in the difference between the scores in these communities (2016 baseline: Inuit communities 60.7 First Nations communities 66.3 Non-Indigenous communities 81.4) |
2024 | Not applicable | |
| TC | To be confirmed following assessment and selection of project proposals by the Minister of Transport as part of a merit-based call for proposals1 | To be confirmed in 2021–22 | To be confirmed in 2021–22 | Not applicable |
| 1 This approach was approved on August 20, 2020 in TC's Treasury Board Submission: NTCF Budget 2019 funding for Arctic and northern regions. Developing meaningful indicators at this early stage of implementation is difficult as TC did not know the priorities Northerners are seeking to advance until the call for proposals closed in March 2021. TC is currently reviewing its performance indicators for NTCF as a whole and will endeavor to develop indicators used to measure NTCF results, both at the program level and across relevant horizontal reporting frameworks. Also, the new indicators will take into consideration the projects that were approved in July 2021 under the Arctic and Northern call for proposals and the key overall outcomes these projects seek to achieve. | ||||
Theme 1 details
Name of theme: Canadian Arctic and Northern Indigenous peoples are resilient and healthy
Total federal theme funding allocated : $1,000,000 (CIRNAC), $12,585,715 (GAC)
2020–21 federal theme planned spending: $500,000 (CIRNAC), Not applicable (GAC)Footnote 3
2020–21 federal theme actual spending: $436,318 (CIRNAC), $735,621 (GAC)
| Theme outcomes | Theme performance indicators | Theme targets | Dates to achieve theme targets | 2020–21 results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Indigenous peoples have achieved post-education level comparable to other Canadians | Difference between the percentage of northern / Indigenous adults (aged 25 to 64) with a post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree and the percentage of other Canadian adults (aged 25 to 64) with a post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree | Will be developed based on the 2021 Census | Will be developed based on the 2021 Census1 | Not applicable |
| Increased contributions to international Arctic research, discussions, and events by northern Canadians, including Indigenous peoples, women and youth | Number of Canadians (men/women, Indigenous, youth) participating in international Arctic research, discussions and events | Will be estimated by the end of 2021 based on discussions with external partners | Will be estimated by the end of 2021 based on discussions with external partners | Not applicable |
| 1 Theme targets and dates to achieve targets to be developed in consultation with ANPF partners | ||||
Theme 1 horizontal initiative activities
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Link to department's program inventory: Northern Strategic and Science Policy
Horizontal initiative activity: Establish a Task Force on Post-Secondary Education in the North
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $1,000,000
2020–21 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $500,000
2020–21 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $436,318
| 2020–21 horizontal initiative activity expected result |
2020–21 horizontal initiative activity performance indicator |
2020–21 horizontal initiative activity target |
Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target | 2020–21 results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent advice from a youth perspective on closing gaps (North/South, Indigenous/Non-Indigenous) in post-secondary education attainment in the North | A final report containing a set of recommendations | 3-5 actionable recommendations for government intervention | March 31, 2022 | Not applicable |
Global Affairs Canada
Link to department's program inventory: Europe, Arctic, Middle East and Maghreb Policy & Diplomacy
Horizontal initiative activity: Developing a youth engagement strategy
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $6,400,000
2020–21 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: Not applicable
2020–21 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $320,821
| 2020–21 horizontal initiative activity expected result |
2020–21 horizontal initiative activity performance indicator |
2020–21 horizontal initiative activity target |
Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target | 2020–21 results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enhanced access for Canadian Arctic and northern youth to participate in international Arctic policy and programming | Number of Canadian Arctic and northern youth (men/women, Indigenous) provided with support to participate in international Arctic policy and programming | Will be estimated by the end of 2021 based on discussions with external partners | Will be estimated by the end of 2021 based on discussions with external partners | Due to late start of program, it is too early to assess |
| Level of satisfaction with support (5 = perfectly satisfied, 4 = very satisfied, 3 = satisfied, 2 = not satisfied, 1 = very dissatisfied, 0 = completely dissatisfied) | 80% of youth rate satisfaction with support at 3 or higher | March 31, 2021 | Due to late start of program, it is too early to assess | |
| Proportion of GALI involving youth that focus on health, resiliency and engagement in the northern and Arctic communities | Each year, at least 80% of the GALI involving youth will focus on health, resiliency and engagement in the northern and Arctic communities | March 31, 2021 | 100% |
Horizontal initiative activity: Creating opportunities for Indigenous peoples to be active in circumpolar higher education and research cooperation
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $6,185,715
2020–21 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: Not applicable
2020–21 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $414,799
| 2020–21 horizontal initiative activity expected result |
2020–21 horizontal initiative activity performance indicator |
2020–21 horizontal initiative activity target |
Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target | 2020–21 results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Increased ability of northern Canadians, including Indigenous peoples, with UArctic education and research programs | Number of Canadian institutions, students (men/women), and communities participating in knowledge exchange related to Arctic human, social, economic development and environmental protection | 25-50 over 5 years (institutions: 5-10; students: 15-30; communities: 5-10) |
March 2026 | Not applicable |
| Level of satisfaction of Indigenous participants with the level of participation or inclusion of Indigenous perspective (5 = perfectly satisfied, 4 = very satisfied, 3 = satisfied, 2 = not satisfied, 1 = very dissatisfied, 0 = completely dissatisfied) | Increase ratings year over year (to be determined at the end of 2021) | March 31, 2021 | Due to late start of program, it is too early to assess |
Theme 2 details
Name of theme: Knowledge and understanding guides decision making
Total federal theme funding allocated: $12,970,000 (CIRNAC)
2020–21 federal theme planned spending: $2,870,941
2020–21 federal theme actual spending: $2,776,941
| Theme outcome | Theme performance indicator | Theme target | Date to achieve theme target | 2020–21 results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indigenous-based knowledge is increased through supported scientific and innovative research | Number of citations as a proportion of publications written by a Dechinta Centre affiliated researcher | To be determined once the baseline is established in December 2021 | To be determined once the baseline is established in December 20211 | Not applicable |
| 1 Theme targets and dates to achieve targets to be developed in consultation with ANPF partners. | ||||
Theme 2 horizontal initiative activities
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Link to department's program inventory: Northern Strategic and Science Policy
Horizontal initiative activity: Enhance the Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $12,970,000
2020–21 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $2,870,941
2020–21 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $2,776,941
| 2020–21 horizontal initiative activity expected result |
2020–21 horizontal initiative activity performance indicator |
2020–21 horizontal initiative activity target |
Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target | 2020–21 results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indigenous-based knowledge is increased through supported scientific and innovative research | Number of citations as a proportion of publications written by a Dechinta Centre affiliated researcher | To be determined once the baseline is established in December 2021 | To be determined once the baseline is established in December 2021 | Not applicable |
Theme 3 details
Name of theme: Strengthened infrastructure that closes gaps with other regions of Canada
Total federal theme funding allocated: $426,000,000 (CIRNAC), $398,800,000 (TC)
2020–21 federal theme planned spending: $6,600,000 (CIRNAC), $0 (TC)
2020–21 federal theme actual spending: $362,753 (CIRNAC), $0 (TC)
| Theme outcome | Theme performance indicator | Theme target | Dates to achieve theme targets | 2020–21 results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closing the gaps in availability of post-secondary education infrastructure, with focus on science | CIRNAC: Percentage increase in the enrollment of students in science-based programs at Yukon University |
50% | March 2030 | Not applicable |
| NTCF Budget 2019 funding for Arctic and northern regions will:
1) Provide a strategic departmental approach which supports a strong Arctic and northern transportation system, and bolsters social and economic opportunities in the North 2) Invest in trade corridors to address the transportation needs of the Arctic and North, including safety and socio-economic development |
TC:
1) Provide priorities that support northern social and economic opportunities through the work of the ATPF to be considered for each northern-specific NTCF call for proposals 2) Percentage of projects approved under the NTCF Arctic and northern call for proposals that support ANPF and/or ATPF priorities |
1) Provide list of priorities in advance of NTCF Arctic and northern call for proposals
2) 100% |
1) March 31, 2022
2) Fall 2021 |
1) The NTCF Arctic and northern call for proposals, launched in October 2020, incorporated priorities developed through the ATPF's engagement process, including the virtual engagement conducted by TC's Arctic Secretariat throughout the summer of 2020, and the funding of studies focused on concerns raised by key northern partners and to further support the northern transportation system.
2) No projects were approved in 2020–21. 33 proposals were received under the Arctic and Northern Call, which closed March 15, 2021. |
Theme 3 horizontal initiative activities
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Link to department's program inventory: Northern Strategic and Science Policy
Horizontal initiative activity: Construct the Yukon University Science Building
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $26,000,000
2020–21 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $6,600,000
2020–21 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $362,753
| 2020–21 horizontal initiative activity expected result |
2020–21 horizontal initiative activity performance indicator |
2020–21 horizontal initiative activity target |
Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target | 2020–21 results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon College transition to a university is supported | A fully functional and ready to use science building at Yukon University | Science building is commissioned | 2024 | Not applicable |
Transport Canada
Link to department's program inventory: National Trade Corridors Fund (NTCF)
Horizontal initiative activity: Implementation of targeted studies to better understand northern transportation needs and gaps, and to ensure priorities are well aligned with current and future northern funding initiatives, including the NTCF
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: Funding from TC's NTCF program of $398,800,000
2020–21 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $0
2020–21 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $0
| 2020–21 horizontal initiative activity expected result |
2020–21 horizontal initiative activity performance indicator |
2020–21 horizontal initiative activity target |
Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target | 2020–21 results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A strategic departmental approach which supports a strong Arctic transportation system, and bolsters social and economic opportunities in the North | Number of studies funded | To be confirmed in 2021–22 | To be confirmed in 2021–22 | Not applicable |
| Percentage of studies associated with actual infrastructure builds | To be confirmed in 2021–22 | To be confirmed in 2021–22 | Not applicable |
Horizontal initiative activity: Annual engagement sessions with northern partners on transportation themes/priorities
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: Funding from TC's NTCF program of $398,800,000
2020–21 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $150,000
2020–21 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $100,000
| 2020–21 horizontal initiative activity expected result |
2020–21 horizontal initiative activity performance indicator |
2020–21 horizontal initiative activity target |
Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target | 2020–21 results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A strategic departmental approach which supports a strong Arctic transportation system, and bolsters social and economic opportunities in the North | # of meetings with transportation departments, Indigenous groups, and industry stakeholders in Arctic and northern regions | 1 annual meeting each year (2020–21 to 2027–28) |
March 31, 2021 | One virtual meeting was held in July 2020 with all territorial partners to discuss transportation concerns and priorities. Additional bi-lateral meetings were conducted to follow up as needed. |
Horizontal initiative activity: Investments into nationally-significant transportation infrastructure projects including, but not limited to, roads, rail lines and rail facilities, airports, sea ports and other marine infrastructure. Exact breakdown of these investments will be determined in 2021–22.
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: Funding from TC's NTCF program of $398,800,000
2020–21 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $0
2020–21 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $0
| 2020–21 horizontal initiative activity expected result |
2020–21 horizontal initiative activity performance indicator |
2020–21 horizontal initiative activity target |
Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target | 2020–21 results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Improvements and new construction of infrastructure assets (road, rail, air, marine) in Canada's Arctic and northern regions – To be determined in 2021-2022, following assessment and selection of project proposals by the Minister of Transport as part of a merit-based call for proposals | To be determined in 2021–22 following selection of projects for funding as part of call for proposals | To be determined in 2021–22 following selection of projects for funding as part of call for proposals | To be determined in 2021–22 following selection of projects for funding as part of call for proposals | Not applicable |
Theme 4 details
Name of theme: An international rules-based order in the Arctic that responds effectively to new challenges and opportunities
Total federal theme funding allocated since last renewal: $22,458,368
2020–21 federal theme planned spending: Not applicable
2020–21 federal theme actual spending: $706,069
| Theme outcome | Theme performance indicator | Theme target | Dates to achieve theme targets | 2020–21 results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Increased contribution in international Arctic decision making by northern Canadians, including Indigenous peoples, women and youth | Number of times northern Canadians were supported through GALI to participate in international Arctic decision-making forums that addressed issues of importance to the Canadian Arctic and northern communities (to be disaggregated by type of meeting) | Northern Canadians will be supported to participate in more than 50 meetings per year | March 31, 2021 | Due to late start of program, it is too early to assess |
| Number of times northern Canadians are presenting inputs or positions that are used or adopted in Arctic Council decisions | 20% increase over baseline number collected in 2020–21 | March 31, 2022 | Not applicable | |
| Enhanced Canadian engagement in strengthening international Arctic forums, including at the Arctic Council in areas of human, social, economic development and environmental protection | Number out of total of international Arctic forums where Canadians (men/women, government, permanent participants, youth, Indigenous) are playing a leadership role | 25% increase (1 per year) in the number of international forums where Canadians are playing a leadership role | March 31, 2021 | Due to late start of program, it is too early to assess |
Theme 4 horizontal initiative activities
Global Affairs Canada
Link to department's program inventory: Europe, Arctic, Middle East and Maghreb Policy & Diplomacy
Horizontal initiative activity: Lead or co-lead Arctic Council projects that advance Canadian priorities
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $5,770,000
2020–21 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: Not applicable
2020–21 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $259,093
| 2020–21 horizontal initiative activity expected result |
2020–21 horizontal initiative activity performance indicator |
2020–21 horizontal initiative activity target |
Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target | 2020–21 results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Increased capacity for Canada to contribute to the Arctic Council's initiatives that benefit our North | Number out of total of Arctic Council initiatives led or co-led by Canada | 20% increase every 2 years in the number of Arctic Council initiatives that are led or co-led by Canadians | March 31, 2023 | Not applicable |
| Proportion out of total AC projects funded by GALI that advance GBA Plus, including issues of priority for Indigenous peoples | 20% increase in the proportion of Arctic Council projects that advance GBA Plus, including issues of priority for Indigenous peoples | March 31, 2022 | Not applicable |
Horizontal initiative activity: Establish a Canadian-based permanent secretariat for the Sustainable Development Working Group
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $6,650,000
2020–21 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: Not applicable
2020–21 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $48,275
| 2020–21 horizontal initiative activity expected result |
2020–21 horizontal initiative activity performance indicator |
2020–21 horizontal initiative activity target |
Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target | 2020–21 results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Increased capacity for Canada to advance the work of the Arctic Council's Sustainable Development Working Group (SDWG) | Number out of total of SDWG initiatives led or co-led by Canada that advance domestic interests | 100% of Canada led or co-led initiatives advance domestic interests | March 31, 2022 | Not applicable |
| Proportion out of total SDWG projects that advance GBA Plus, including issues of priority for Indigenous peoples | 20% increase every 2 years in the proportion of SDWG projects that advance GBA Plus, including issues of priority for Indigenous peoples | March 31, 2023 | Not applicable |
Horizontal initiative activity: Strengthen capacity of the Canadian Permanent Participants to engage in Arctic Council work
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $9,488,368
2020–21 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: Not applicable
2020–21 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $386,874
| 2020–21 horizontal initiative activity expected result |
2020–21 horizontal initiative activity performance indicator |
2020–21 horizontal initiative activity target |
Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target | 2020–21 results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enhanced capacity of the Canada-based Indigenous Permanent Participants to engage in Arctic foreign policy and programming | Frequency of meetings (out of total they attended) at which Canada-based Permanent Participants advocate their positions at the Arctic Council, Working Groups and Senior Arctic Officials meetings | Inuit Circumpolar Council: at least 15 per year | March 31, 2021 | Due to late start of program, it is too early to assess |
| Arctic Athabaskan Council: to be determined | To be determined by the end of 2021 | Not applicable | ||
| Gwitch'in Council International: to be determined | To be determined by the end of 2021 | Not applicable | ||
| Proportion of total prioritized international Arctic policy meetings attended by representatives of Canada-based PP (men / women / Arctic Athabaskan Council / Gwitch'in Council International / Inuit Circumpolar Council) | Permanent Participants are able to attend 80% of Arctic foreign policy and programming meetings that are a priority for them | March 31, 2021 | Due to late start of program, it is too early to assess |
Horizontal initiative activity: Communications and advocacy activities in support of the implementation of the international Arctic policy (operational funding)
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $550,000
2020–21 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: Not applicable
2020–21 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $11,825
| 2020–21 horizontal initiative activity expected result |
2020–21 horizontal initiative activity performance indicator |
2020–21 horizontal initiative activity target |
Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target | 2020–21 results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Increased GAC capacity for communication and advocacy, including Canadian missions abroad, on Canada's international Arctic policy to domestic and international audiences | Percentage of communication products and events where GBA Plus and issues of priority for Indigenous peoples are discussed | 95% of communication products and events include GBA Plus and/or issues of priority for Indigenous peoples | March 31, 2022 | Not applicable |
| Impressions on the social media and web channels | 100,000 over 5 years | March 31, 2026 | Not applicable |
Total spending, all themes (dollars)
| Theme | Total federal funding allocated | 2020–21 planned spending |
2020–21 actual spending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Arctic and northern Indigenous peoples are resilient and healthy | 13,585,715 | 500,000
(CIRNAC: 500,000, GAC: Not applicable) |
1,171,939
(CIRNAC: 436,318, GAC: 735,621) |
| Knowledge and understanding guides decision making | 12,970,000 | 2,870,941
(CIRNAC) |
2,776,941
(CIRNAC) |
| Strengthened infrastructure that closes gaps with other regions of Canada | 426,000,000 | 7,750,000
(CIRNAC: 6,600,000, TC:150,000) |
462,753
(CIRNAC: 362,753, TC: 100,000) |
| An international rules-based order in the Arctic that responds effectively to new challenges and opportunities | 22,458,368 | Not applicable
(GAC) |
706,069
(GAC) |
| Total, all themes | 475,014,083 | 11,120,941 | 5,117,702 |