2022-23 United Nations 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals
| UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) | Planned initiatives | Global or domestic targets and/or global or domestic indicators |
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| SDG 2: Zero Hunger | Nutrition North Canada The Food Policy for Canada, which will help Canada meet its commitments under the UN SDGs, including to end hunger, promote good health, cut food waste and encourage a sustainable food system, includes the following programs:
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Goal 2 of the Canadian Indicator Framework (CIF): End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture. Global Indicator Target (GIF) target 2.1: By 2030, end hunger and ensure access by all people, in particular the poor and people in vulnerable situations, including infants, to safe, nutritious and sufficient food all year round GIF target 2.4: By 2030, ensure sustainable food production systems and implement resilient agricultural practices that increase productivity and production, that help maintain ecosystems, that strengthen capacity for adaptation to climate change, extreme weather, drought, flooding and other disasters and that progressively improve land and soil quality |
| SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being | Canada's Healthy Eating Strategy aims to improve the food environment in Canada to make it easier for Canadians to make healthier choices. The strategy is made up of complementary initiatives to improve healthy eating information, improve the nutritional quality of foods, protect vulnerable populations and support increased access to and availability of nutritious foods. Nutrition North Canada continues to improve the Harvesters Support Grant, developed in direct collaboration with Indigenous partners to increase their access to traditional foods by reducing the high costs associated with traditional hunting and harvesting. The grant supports the complete range of harvesting activities and traditions, from community decision making to ceremony and celebration of the harvest. It respects the inherent hunting and harvesting rights of Indigenous peoples in Canada. By reducing risks to human health and safety through the elimination, containment, or mitigation of toxic substances in the air, water, and on land, The Northern Contaminated Sites Program contributes to the achievement of SDG 3, Good Health and Wellbeing. The program also contributes to SDG 3 by informing and increasing understanding of harmful substances and by working with partners to reduce the risks of harmful substances. |
Goal 3 of the CIF – Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages Ambition: Canadians adopt healthy behaviours Indicator: Consumption of sugars, sodium, saturated fat, sugar-sweetened beverages, and fruits and vegetables by Dietary Reference Intakes, per category Goal 3.9 of the GIF: By 2030, substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water and soil pollution and contamination |
| SDG 5: Gender Equality | National Action Plan to address violence against Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit and LGBTQQIA+ It's Time: Canada's Strategy to Prevent and Address Gender-Based Violence Since 2015, the Government of Canada has worked across departments towards a Canada free of violence against Indigenous women, girls, 2-spirit and LGBTQQIA. In June 2021, the product of collaborative work between the federal government, provincial and territorial governments, and Indigenous organizations and governments was released. The 2021 Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People National Action Plan contains key priorities and actions to end this violence. The Government will accelerate work with Indigenous partners to address the national tragedy of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People through the implementation of the Federal Pathway and the National Action Plan. Families, survivors and communities are, and will continue to be, at the center of the Government's efforts including direct support for family members of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people, as well as policy and programmatic innovation in key areas of priority. Together with provincial, territorial and Indigenous partners, we are responding to the issues identified in the Calls for Justice, as part of the whole-of-Canada response to the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. CIRNAC is also working with Women and Gender Equality Canada to ensure alignment between the National Action Plan and the Strategy in key areas of common interest, including human safety and security inclusive of environment and social infrastructure, violence prevention, support for survivors of violence and their families, and the promotion of access to justice and responsive legal systems. This work also extends to discussions on how progress will be measured for the future. |
Goal 5 of the CIF: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls GIF target 5.1 End all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere GIF target 5.2 Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual and other types of exploitation GIF target 5.c Adopt and strengthen sound policies and enforceable legislation for the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls at all levels. Domestic: A governance structure, primarily made up of Indigenous women, is in place to oversee the development of the National Action Plan. This interconnected structure features the Core Working Group and the National Family and Survivors Circle at the center that serves as a liaison with the broader federal, provincial and territorial governments and Indigenous organizations and communities through a series of sub-working groups which represent various distinctions and other components. |
| SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy | Northern Responsible Energy Approach for Community Heat and Electricity (REACHE) Program The program objective is to reduce northern communities' reliance on diesel for heating and electricity by increasing the use of local renewable energy sources and energy efficiency. This will result in environmental, social and economic benefits to support developing healthier, more sustainable northern communities. |
GIF 7.2 By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix CIF 7.3.1: By 2030, 90% and in the long term, 100% of Canada's electricity is generated from renewable and non-emitting sources |
| SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | Through the implementation of the First Nations Land Management Act and the review of the additions to reserve process, CIRNAC creates strong Indigenous-led partnerships which foster self-sustainability and economic prosperity. | Goal 8 of the CIF: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all Ambition: Canadians contribute to and benefit from sustainable economic growth (targets 8.5 and 8.6) |
| SDG 10: Reduced Inequality | United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Canada On June 21, 2021, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act received Royal Assent. The Act affirms the Declaration as a universal international human rights instrument with application in Canadian law and provides a framework for the Government of Canada's implementation of the Declaration. Specifically, the Act requires the Government to work in partnership with Indigenous peoples to take measures necessary to ensure federal laws are consistent with the Declaration, and to develop an action plan to achieve its objectives. Collaborating with First Nations, Inuit and Métis on the action plan is an opportunity to put in place concrete measures to address injustices, combat prejudice and eliminate all forms of violence, racism and discrimination, including systemic racism and discrimination. Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action National Action Plan on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in response to the National Inquiry's Calls for Justice Arctic Council: Sustainable Development Working Group: The guiding principle running throughout the work of this group is to pursue initiatives that provide practical knowledge and contribute to building the capacity of Indigenous peoples and Arctic communities to respond to the challenges and opportunities in the Arctic region. The First Nations Fiscal Management Act, its institutions and the on-going enhancements to the regime are contributing towards addressing historical barriers and gaps experienced by Indigenous people, including jurisdictional, capacity, and access to capital gaps, and they are contributing to SDG 10 to reduce inequality. |
Goal 10 of the CIF: Reduce inequality within and among countries Ambition: Canadians live free of discrimination and inequalities are reduced (target 10.1.1) GIF target 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status |
| SDG 13: Climate Action | CIRNAC's 3 climate change adaptation programs (First Nation Adapt, Climate Change Preparedness in North and Indigenous Community-Based Climate Monitoring Program) support Indigenous and northern communities in adapting to climate change impacts through climate change risk assessments, adaptation planning projects and support projects that facilitate the collection and co-application of scientific data and Indigenous knowledge for community-based climate monitoring. | Goal 13 of CIF: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts Ambition: Canadians are well-equipped and resilient to face the effects of climate change |
| SDG 16: Peaceful Just and Inclusive Societies | United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Canada On June 21, 2021, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act received Royal Assent. The Act affirms the Declaration as a universal international human rights instrument with application in Canadian law and provides a framework for the Government of Canada's implementation of the Declaration. As the next step, the Government of Canada will engage with Indigenous partners to understand their priorities for the action plan and to identify potential measures for aligning federal laws with the Declaration over time. This Act – and the ongoing dialogue it promotes – will help us turn the page on colonial structures, build stronger relationships, close socio-economic gaps, and promote greater prosperity for Indigenous peoples and all Canadians. Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action National Action Plan on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in response to the National Inquiry's Calls for Justice Many of the Calls to Action and the Calls for Justice propose specific measures for increased access to justice, culturally-relevant supports, an increase in the use of restorative justice practices for Indigenous peoples within the Canadian justice system, as well as support for Indigenous justice. Many of the Calls to Action and the Calls for Justice propose specific measures to reduce inequalities in key areas such as employment, training, housing, and health. As part of the implementation of the 2021 Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People National Action Plan, programs, policy changes, and legislative initiatives are moving forward into implementation, and a corresponding results framework is being developed. |
GIF target 16.1 Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere GIF target 16.2 End abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children GIF target 16.3 Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all GIF target 16.6 Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels GIF target 16.10 Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements GIF target 16.a Strengthen relevant national institutions, including through international cooperation, for building capacity at all levels, in particular in developing countries, to prevent violence and combat terrorism and crime GIF target 16.b Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development |