Horizontal initiative: Arctic and Northern Policy Framework
Table of contents
General Information
Lead department: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Federal partner organizations: Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Transport Canada (TC)
Start date of the horizontal initiative: September 10, 2019
End date of the horizontal initiative: 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 Arctic and northern 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: $47,849,500
TC: $400,000,000
GAC: $35,900,000 over 5 years and $8,000,000 ongoingFootnote 1
Total federal planned spending to date:
CIRNAC: $13,093,744
TC: $4,228,648Footnote 2
GAC: $10,000,933
Total federal actual spending to date:
CIRNAC: $13,053,744
TC: $9,263,621
GAC: $5,751,613
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
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: Not applicable
Performance highlights
CIRNAC: The Task Force on Northern Post-Secondary Education released a final report on March 31, 2022 with recommendations identifying opportunities to narrow gaps in northern post-secondary education. Since the initial federal investment was announced through Budget 2019, on May 18, 2020, Yukon College became Yukon University – the first university in the Canadian Arctic. The new science building will facilitate teaching, applied research and technology development by providing collaborative space for academia, researchers and industry. The COVID-19 pandemic caused project and contracting delays and the overall completion date of the Yukon University Science Building was delayed by a year to 2025–26. Yukon University is planning to begin construction of its science building in 2023. In 2020, 202 students graduated from Yukon University from degree, diploma and certificate programs.
The Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning is presently working towards reporting on its 2021–22 objectives which included delivering the Beaufort Delta Pilot Program and Ekwo Hide Camp. The Program gave high school students the opportunity to learn with local land users, language speakers, researchers, and the land while the Ekwo Hide Camp gave students the opportunity to connect with Indigenous (Dene) culture and lifestyle through hide teachings by traditional Elders. In addition, the 2021–22 Corporate Plan for Aurora College provided an update on the work achieved toward their strategic priorities, including the continued implementation of an Equity, Diversity and Inclusiveness Plan. The Plan includes updates to the college's Traditional Knowledge Policy. In 2020 and 2021, 210 students from 24 communities in Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Ontario graduated from degree, diploma and certificate programs from Aurora College.
TC: Funding was approved for 16 projects under the Arctic and Northern call for infrastructure projects that address the unique transportation needs and priorities of Arctic and Northern communities and align with the priorities of the ANPF and the Arctic Transportation Policy Framework (ATPF).
GAC: GAC invested $4 million in 2021-22 in over 20 Global Arctic Leadership Initiative (GALI) projects. GALI promotes and protects Canada's values and interests in the circumpolar Arctic. Through its funding in 5 key programming pillars, GALI seeks to address some of the gaps and opportunities identified by stakeholders during the ANPF co-development process:
- strengthening our engagement in the Arctic Council
- establishing a Canadian-based permanent secretariat for the Council's Sustainable Development Working Group (SDWG)
- supporting the participation of Indigenous Northerners in the Arctic Council and its work
- increasing the University of the Arctic's activities and programming in Canada's Arctic
- providing opportunities and meaningful engagement for Northern youth to engage in international Arctic affairs and Arctic issues
GAC signed a contribution agreement with Laval University to host the international secretariat for the Arctic Council's SDWG, which will bolster the Council's work on the human dimension.
Canada enhanced the engagement of Arctic and Northern youth on international Arctic issues and priorities, including on climate change innovation, through 4 projects under GALI.
GALI also supported the 3 Canada-based Indigenous Permanent Participants in increasing their ability to engage in international decision-making in the Arctic Council and in international Arctic forums with contributions of up to $650,000 each per year.
Additionally, Canada increased the ability for Arctic and Northern Canadians, including Indigenous peoples, to participate in UArctic collaborative field research programs and the north2north mobility program, allowing Arctic and Northern Canadians to build capacity and engage internationally through 3 contribution agreements.
In 2021–22, 6 projects were funded to support the Arctic Council, including to the Arctic Council Secretariat, the Protection of the Arctic Marine Environment working group, the Emergency Prevention, Preparedness and Response working group, the Arctic Contaminants Action Program working group and the SDWG.
Through diplomacy, international cooperation and international advocacy, Canada also continued to champion the integration of diversity and gender considerations, for example by doing gender-based analysis Plus in projects and initiatives, guided by Canada's feminist foreign policy.
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
Nathalie Deslauriers
Director, Transportation and Infrastructure Programs
National Trade Corridors
330 Sparks Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0N5
613-203-1142, nathalie.deslauriers@tc.gc.ca
cc: Laura Hoy (laura.hoy@tc.gc.ca) and Elizabeth Newgard (elizabeth.newgard@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
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theme 1: Canadian Arctic and northern Indigenous Peoples are resilient and healthy |
Theme 2: Knowledge and understanding guides decision making |
Theme 3: Strengthened infrastructure that closes gaps with other regions of Canada |
Theme 4: An international rules-based order in the Arctic that responds effectively to new challenges and opportunities |
Internal Services | |
| Theme outcome(s) |
Northern Indigenous Peoples have achieved post-education level comparable to other Canadians Increased availability of post-secondary education in Canada's 3 territories 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 National Trade Corridors Fund (NTCF) Budget 2019 funding for Arctic and northern regions will:
|
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 $8,000,000 |
$12,970,500 |
$26,000,000a |
Not applicable | $0 |
| TC | Not applicable | Not applicable |
$1,200,000 $398,800,000 |
Not applicable | $952,442 |
| GAC |
$12,585,715 |
Not applicable | Not applicable |
$22,458,368 |
$888,116 |
| a 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. | |||||
Performance information
Horizontal initiative overview
Name of horizontal initiative: Arctic and Northern Policy Framework
Total federal funding allocated: $483,014,083
2021–22 planned spending: $9,454,080 (CIRNAC), $3,000,000 (TC), $8,100,037 (GAC)
2021–22 actual spending: $9,414,080 (CIRNAC), $8,099,973 (TC), $4,125,631 (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.
| Departments | 2021–22 Performance indicators |
2021–22 Targets |
Dates to achieve targets | 2021–22 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 | Percentage of projects funded by the NTCF that align with and address the key priorities of the ANPF: to strengthen infrastructure that closes gaps with other regions in Canada | 100% | 2027 | 100% of projects funded by the NTCF align with and address the key priorities of the ANPF |
Theme horizontal initiative activities
Theme 1 details
Name of theme: Canadian Arctic and Northern Indigenous Peoples are resilient and healthy
Total federal theme funding allocated: $9,000,000 (CIRNAC), $12,585,715 (GAC)
2021–22 federal theme planned spending: $5,500,000 (CIRNAC), $2,875,000 (GAC)
2021–22 federal theme actual spending: $5,460,000 (CIRNAC), $1,482,071 (GAC)
| Theme outcomes | Theme performance indicators | Theme targets | Dates to achieve theme targets | 2021–22 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 Censusa | Will be developed based on the 2021 Censusa | Not applicable |
| Increased availability of post-secondary education in Canada's 3 territories | Number of students registered in post-secondary education programs in the territories | 3,963 (7% increase in 5-year average enrollment from 2018–19) | March 2026 | 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 2022 based on discussions with external partners | Will be estimated by the end of 2022 based on discussions with external partners | Not applicable |
| a 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
2021–22 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $500,000
2021–22 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $460,000
| 2021–22 horizontal initiative activity expected result |
2021–22 horizontal initiative activity performance indicator |
2021–22 horizontal initiative activity target |
Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target | 2021–22 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 2022 | The independent Task Force on Northern Post-Secondary Education released the final report on March 31, 2022 with a set of 37 Calls to Action |
Horizontal initiative activity: Funding to support development of Aurora College's research capacity and support planning for the institution's transition to a polytechnic
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $8,000,000
2021–22 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $5,000,000
2021–22 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $5,000,000
| 2021–22 horizontal initiative activity expected result |
2021–22 horizontal initiative activity performance indicator |
2021–22 horizontal initiative activity target |
Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target | 2021–22 Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enhanced research capacity for Aurora College as it transitions to a polytechnic university | Percentage completion of the Western Arctic Research Centre's infrastructure upgrades. | 100% | September 2023 | Not applicable |
| Successful completion of the Research Services Team Pilot | Pilot is completed | March 2023 | Not applicable | |
| Engagement is diverse and reflective of the territorial population, leading to the Implementation of an Equity, Diversity and Inclusiveness Plan including updates to the Aurora College Traditional Knowledge Policy | Percentage of self-identified Indigenous students registered at Aurora College | 60% | March 2023 | Not applicable |
| Percentage of self-identified Indigenous employees working at Aurora College | 40% | March 2023 | Not applicable | |
| Percentage of registered students self-declared as residents of NWT | 80% | March 2023 | Not applicable |
Global Affairs Canada
Link to department's program inventory: Europe, Arctic, Middle East and Maghreb Policy and Diplomacy
Horizontal initiative activity: Developing a youth engagement strategy
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $6,400,000
2021–22 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $1,525,000
2021–22 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $322,116
| 2021–22 horizontal initiative activity expected result |
2021–22 horizontal initiative activity performance indicator |
2021–22 horizontal initiative activity target |
Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target | 2021–22 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 |
315 youth over 5 years 50 youth for 2021-22 |
March 2026 | 53 youth |
|
Level of satisfaction with support |
80% of youth rate satisfaction with support at 3 or higher | March 31, 2022 | 100% | |
| Percentage of GALI initiatives involving youth that focus on health, resiliency and engagement in the northern and Arctic communities | Each year, at least 80% of the GALI initiatives involving youth will focus on health, resiliency and engagement in the northern and Arctic communities | March 31, 2022 | 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
2021–22 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $1,350,000
2021–22 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $1,159,955
| 2021–22 horizontal initiative activity expected result |
2021–22 horizontal initiative activity performance indicator |
2021–22 horizontal initiative activity target |
Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target | 2021–22 Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Increased participation 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 |
March 2026 | 8 |
|
Level of satisfaction of Indigenous participants with the level of participation or inclusion of Indigenous perspective |
Increase ratings year over year (to be determined at the end of 2022) | To be determined | Not applicable |
Theme 2 details
Name of theme: Knowledge and understanding guides decision making
Total federal theme funding allocated: $12,849,500
2021–22 federal theme planned spending: $3,754,288
2021–22 federal theme actual spending: $3,754,288
| Theme outcome | Theme performance indicator | Theme target | Date to achieve theme target | 2021–22 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 establisheda | To be determined once the baseline is established | Not applicable |
| a The Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning is developing an Evaluation Framework which proposes to report on a variety of qualitative and quantitative indicators on an annual basis. This Framework, once finalized, will be used to revise the initial performance indicator. | ||||
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: $12,849,500
2021–22 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $3,754,288
2021–22 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $3,754,288
| 2021–22 horizontal initiative activity expected result |
2021–22 horizontal initiative activity performance indicator |
2021–22 horizontal initiative activity target |
Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target | 2021–22 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 | To be determined | 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
2021–22 federal theme planned spending: $199,792 (CIRNAC)Footnote 3, $3,000,000Footnote 4 (TC)
2021–22 federal theme actual spending: $199,792 (CIRNAC), $8,099,973 (TC)
| Theme outcome | Theme performance indicator | Theme target | Dates to achieve theme targets | 2021–22 Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closing the gaps in availability of post-secondary education infrastructure, with focus on science (CIRNAC) | Percent increase in the enrollment of students in science-based programs at Yukon University | 50% | March 2030 | Not applicable |
| Provide a strategic departmental approach which supports a strong Arctic and northern transportation system, and bolsters social and economic opportunities in the North (TC) | 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 | Provide list of priorities in advance of NTCF Arctic and northern call for proposals | March 31, 2022 | The NTCF Arctic and northern call for proposals, launched in October 2020, incorporated priorities developed through the ATPF's engagement process |
| Invest in trade corridors to address the transportation needs of the Arctic and North, including safety and socio-economic development (TC) | Percentage of projects approved under the NTCF Arctic and northern call for proposals that support ANPF and/or ATPF priorities | 100% | Fall 2021 | 100% of projects approved under the NTCF Arctic and northern call for proposals support ANPF and/or ATPF priorities |
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
2021–22 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $199,792
2021–22 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $199,792
| 2021–22 horizontal initiative activity expected result |
2021–22 horizontal initiative activity performance indicator |
2021–22 horizontal initiative activity target |
Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target | 2021–22 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: $1,120,000 (estimated)
2021–22 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $140,000 (estimated)
2021–22 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $140,000
| 2021–22 horizontal initiative activity expected result |
2021–22 horizontal initiative activity performance indicator |
2021–22 horizontal initiative activity target |
Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target | 2021–22 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 | 2 studies | March 31, 2022 |
TC funded 4 studies to support the northern transportation system:
|
| Number of studies associated with actual infrastructure builds | 1 study | March 31, 2022 | 2 studies. The runway study and the permafrost modelling study will be used to inform physical infrastructure being built in the North. |
Horizontal initiative activity: Annual engagement sessions with northern partners on transportation themes/priorities
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $80,000 (estimated)
2021–22 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $10,000 (estimated)
2021–22 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $10,000
| 2021–22 horizontal initiative activity expected result |
2021–22 horizontal initiative activity performance indicator |
2021–22 horizontal initiative activity target |
Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target | 2021–22 Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A strategic departmental approach which supports a strong Arctic transportation system, and bolsters social and economic opportunities in the North | Number of meetings with transportation departments, Indigenous groups, and industry stakeholders in Arctic and northern regions |
1 annual meeting each year |
March 31, 2022 | Due to the pandemic, TC met virtually with partners. Plans are underway to host the 2022–23 meeting in-person. |
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 by Fall 2021.
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $398,800,000
2021–22 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $2,850,000
2021–22 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $7,949,973
| 2021–22 horizontal initiative activity expected result |
2021–22 horizontal initiative activity performance indicator |
2021–22 horizontal initiative activity target |
Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target | 2021–22 Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invest in transportation infrastructure and trade corridors to address the transportation needs of the Arctic and North, including safety and socio-economic development | Percentage of projects approved under the NTCF Arctic and northern call for proposals that support ANPF and/or ATPF priorities | 100% | Fall 2021 | 100% of projects approved under the NTCF Arctic and northern call for proposals support ANPF and/or ATPF priorities |
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: $22,458,368
2021–22 federal theme planned spending: $5,225,037
2021–22 federal theme actual spending: $2,643,560
| Theme outcome | Theme performance indicator | Theme target | Dates to achieve theme targets | 2021–22 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, 2022 | Not available (partners were not able to report for 2021-22) |
| 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, 2022 | Not available (partners were not able to report for 2021-22) | |
| Enhanced Canadian engagement in strengthening international Arctic forums, including at the Arctic Council in areas of human, social, economic development and environmental protection | Number of times northern Canadians are presenting inputs or positions that are used or adopted in Arctic Council decisions | To be determined at the end of 2022 | March 31, 2026 | Not applicable |
Theme 4 horizontal initiative activities
Global Affairs Canada
Link to department's program inventory: Europe, Arctic, Middle East and Maghreb Policy and 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
2021–22 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $1,300,000
2021–22 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $658,466
| 2021–22 horizontal initiative activity expected result |
2021–22 horizontal initiative activity performance indicator |
2021–22 horizontal initiative activity target |
Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target | 2021–22 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 applicablea |
| Proportion out of total AC projects 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, 2023 | Not applicable | |
| a The target was changed during 2022-23 as follows: 40 projects over 5 years. The result for 2021-22 is 6 projects. | ||||
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
2021–22 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $1,600,000
2021–22 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $349,207
| 2021–22 horizontal initiative activity expected result |
2021–22 horizontal initiative activity performance indicator |
2021–22 horizontal initiative activity target |
Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target | 2021–22 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, 2023 | 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
2021–22 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $2,215,037
2021–22 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $1,543,968
| 2021–22 horizontal initiative activity expected result |
2021–22 horizontal initiative activity performance indicator |
2021–22 horizontal initiative activity target |
Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target | 2021–22 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 and instances when 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, 2022 | Not available (partners were not able to report for 2021-22) |
| Arctic Athabaskan Council: to be determined | To be determined by March 2023 | Not applicable | ||
| Gwitch'in Council International: to be determined | To be determined by March 2023 | Not applicable | ||
| Percentage of 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, 2022 | 57 meetings |
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
2021–22 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $110,000
2021–22 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $91,918
| 2021–22 horizontal initiative activity expected result |
2021–22 horizontal initiative activity performance indicator |
2021–22 horizontal initiative activity target |
Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target | 2021–22 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 | Too early to report. Result will be available by March 2023. |
| Impressions on the social media and web channels | 100,000 over 5 years | March 31, 2026 | Not applicable |
Total spending, all themes
| Themes | Total federal funding allocated | 2021–22 total federal planned spending |
2021–22 total federal actual spending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theme 1: Canadian Arctic and northern Indigenous Peoples are resilient and healthy (CIRNAC, GAC) |
$21,585,715 |
$8,375,000 |
$6,942,071 |
| Theme 2: Knowledge and understanding guides decision making (CIRNAC) | $12,970,000 | $3,754,288 | $3,754,288 |
| Theme 3: Strengthened infrastructure that closes gaps with other regions of Canada (TC) |
$426,000,000 |
$3,199,792 |
$8,299,765 |
| Theme 4: An international rules-based order in the Arctic that responds effectively to new challenges and opportunities (GAC) | $22,458,368 | $5,225,037 | $2,643,560 |
| Total, all themes | $483,014,083 | $20,554,117 | $21,639,684 |