2023-24 Horizontal initiative: Arctic and Northern Policy Framework
Table of contents
- General information
- Horizontal initiative framework: departmental funding by theme
- Planning information
- Horizontal initiative overview of the Arctic and Northern Policy Framework
- 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)
General information
Lead department: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Federal partner organizations: Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Transport Canada (TC)
Start date: September 10, 2019
End date: 2030
Description: 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 structure: 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 and the Assistant Deputy Ministers Coordinating 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 from start to end date:
CIRNAC: $47,970,000
TC: $400,000,000
GAC: $35,900,000 over 5 years and $8,000,000 ongoingFootnote 1
Total federal planned spending to date:
CIRNAC: $13,214,274
TC: $4,228,648
GAC: $10,000,933
Total federal actual spending to date:
CIRNAC: $13,110,593
TC: $9,263,620
GAC: $5,751,613
Date of last renewal of initiative: Not applicable
Total federal funding allocated at last renewal and source of funding: Not applicable
Additional federal funding received after last renewal: Not applicable
Total planned spending since last renewal: Not applicable
Total actual spending since last renewal: Not applicable
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: No evaluation is currently planned
Planning highlights:
CIRNAC: In 2023–24, the department will continue to co-develop and finalize regional governance approaches for the ANPF Indigenous, territorial, and provincial partners. These regional governance structures will be used to develop implementation plans and monitor progress on implementing the goals and objectives of the ANPF. The Minister responsible for Northern Affairs will chair the annual ANPF Leadership Committee meeting to continue identifying partner priorities for implementation.
In addition, the department will continue to support Northerners through Budget 2019 and 2021 investments in northern post-secondary education. For example, by supporting the Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning's delivery of land-based, Indigenous-led, post-secondary research and education programming and the construction of Yukon University's science building, CIRNAC will continue to foster partnerships and collaboration with other northern post-secondary institutions, including Aurora College.
TC: In 2023–24, TC will continue to support the implementation of projects approved under the NTCF Arctic and Northern call for proposals. Under this call, 16 projects in Arctic and Northern regions were approved for a total commitment of $284.7 million. In total, 11 of the 16 projects have established contribution agreements and commenced work. TC is currently in the process of negotiating the remaining contribution agreements with the recipients and anticipates that these projects will get underway in the Spring of 2023. TC will continue to monitor progress of these projects and work with recipients throughout 2023–24.
TC's Arctic Secretariat is furthering its engagement efforts through outreach with key northern partners, including territorial governments, Inuit and Indigenous groups, and industry stakeholders, as well as continuing to fund studies to better understand emerging issues affecting the northern transportation system.
GAC: In 2023–24, $8.3 million will be allocated to the Global Arctic Leadership Initiative (GALI). The priorities for 2023–24 will be to manage operational projects and fund new projects under the themes 1 and 4.
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@cirnac-rcaanc.gc.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
Horizontal initiative framework: departmental funding by theme
| 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 outcomes | 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: 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 Establish a Task Force on Post-Secondary Education in the North $8,000,000 Funding to support enhanced planning and development of research capacity for Aurora College's transition to a polytechnic university |
$12,970,000 Enhance the Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning |
$26,000,000a Construct the Yukon University Science Building |
Not applicable | $0 |
| TC | Not applicable | Not applicable | $1,200,000 Arctic Transportation Policy Framework (ATPF) $398,800,000 NTCF Budget 2019 funding for Arctic and northern regions |
Not applicable | $804,448 |
| GAC | $12,585,715 Global Arctic Leadership Initiative (GALI) |
Not applicable | Not applicable | $20,980,000 GALI |
$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. | |||||
Planning information
Horizontal initiative overview of the Arctic and Northern Policy Framework
Total federal funding allocated: $491,749,500
2023–24 planned spending: $11,080,493 (CIRNAC), $91,431,906 (TC), $8,300,091 (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 | Performance indicators | Targets | Date to achieve targets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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) |
2025 |
| 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) |
2025 | |
| 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 |
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), $12,585,715 (GAC)
2023–24 federal theme planned spending: 0$ (CIRNAC), $2,768,889 (GAC)
| Theme outcomes | Theme performance indicators | Theme targets | Date to achieve theme targets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Increased availability of post-secondary education in Canada's 3 territories | Number of students registered in post-secondary education programs in the territories | 3963 (7% increase in 5‑year average enrollment from 2018–19) | March 2026 |
| 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 and events | 120 Canadians | March 2025 |
| a Theme target and date to achieve target to be developed in consultation with ANPF partners. The Census Profile, 2021 Census of Population was released on November 30, 2022. The Indigenous Population Profile, 2021 Census of Population is expected to be released during the summer 2023. Consultation with ANPF partners will begin once the latter is released. | |||
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: $1,000,000
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: 0$ (funding was for 2021–22 and 2022–23)
| 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity expected result | 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity performance indicator | 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity target | Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | The report was released in March 2022. It includes 37 calls to action. | Not applicable |
Link to department's program inventory: Northern Strategic and Science Policy
Horizontal initiative activity: Funding to support development of Aurora College's research capacity and support planning for the institution's transition to a polytechnic university
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $8,000,000
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: 0$
| 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity expected result | 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity performance indicator | 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity target | Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | Spring 2024 |
| Successful completion of the Research Services Team Pilot | Pilot is completed | 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 2024 |
| Percentage of self-identified Indigenous employees working at Aurora College | 40% | March 2024 | |
| Percentage of registered students self-declared as residents of NWT | 80% | March 2024 |
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
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $1,471,945
| 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity expected result | 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity performance indicator | 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity target | Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 85 youth | March 2024 |
| 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, 2024 | |
| Proportion 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, 2024 |
Link to department's program inventory: Europe, Arctic, Middle East and Maghreb Policy and Diplomacy
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
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $1,296,944
| 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity expected result | 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity performance indicator | 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity target | Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (institutions: 5-10; students: 15‑30; communities: 5‑10) |
March 2026 |
| 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) | 75% between satisfied and very satisfied | March 2025 |
Theme 2 details
Name of theme: Knowledge and understanding guides decision making
Total federal theme funding allocated: $12,970,000
2023–24 federal theme planned spending: $2,916,034 (CIRNAC)
| Theme outcomes | Theme performance indicators | Theme targets | Date to achieve theme targets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 establisheda |
| a The target and target date will be developed in consultation with ANPF partners. Dechinta is establishing an evaluation approach which will analyze outcomes over the relevant funding period. This work is ongoing and is being adapted to account for the significant impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the design and implementation of activities over the period. | |||
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
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $2,916,034
| 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity expected result | 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity performance indicator | 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity target | Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | To be determined once the baseline is established |
Theme 3 details
Name of theme: Strengthened infrastructure that closes gaps with other regions of Canada
Total federal theme funding allocated: $426,000,000
2023–24 federal theme planned spending: $8,164,459 (CIRNAC), $91,431,906 (TC)
| Theme outcomes | Theme performance indicators | Theme targets | Date to achieve theme targets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 preparation for the next NTCF Arctic and northern call for proposals | March 2024 |
| Invest in trade corridors to address the transportation needs of the Arctic and North, including safety and socio-economic development | Percent of projects funded, including infrastructure projects, acquisition of technology and transportation related studies, that enhance existing or create new transportation connections between Arctic and Northern Communities and other regions within Canada and other countries | 100% | March 2028 |
| Implement 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 (TC) | Funding provided to the development of an annual study resulting from engagement workshops with Northerners that help better understand northern transportation needs and gaps, including linkages to potential infrastructure builds | 100% | March 2028 |
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
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $8,164,459
| 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity expected result | 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity performance indicator | 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity target | Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon College transition to a university is supported | A fully functional and ready to use science building at Yukon University | Science building is commissioned | March 2026 |
Transport Canada
Link to department's program inventory: National Trade Corridors Fund (NTCF)
Horizontal initiative activity: Investments into meritorious transportation infrastructure projects that address the transportation priorities of the Arctic and North, identified through studies and engagement, including safety and socio-economic development
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $400,000,000
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $91,431,906
| 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity expected result | 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity performance indicator | 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity target | Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provide a strategic departmental approach which supports a strong Arctic transportation system, and bolsters social and economic opportunities in the North | Annual production of a study resulting from engagement workshops with Northerners that help better understand northern transportation needs and gaps, including linkages to potential infrastructure builds | 100% | March 31, 2024 |
| Invest in trade corridors to address the transportation needs of the Arctic and North, including safety and socio-economic development | Percent of projects funded, including infrastructure projects and transportation-related studies, that enhance existing transportation connections between Arctic and Northern communities and other regions or create new connections | 100% | March 31, 2027 |
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
2023–24 federal theme planned spending: $5,334,723
| Theme outcomes | Theme performance indicators | Theme targets | Date to achieve theme targets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Increased contribution in international Arctic decision making by northern Canadians, including Indigenous Peoples, women and youth | Number of times northern Canadians were supported through the Global Arctic Leadership Initiative 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, 2024 |
| Number out of total of international Arctic forums where Canadians (men/women, government, permanent participants, youth, Indigenous) are playing a leadership role | 10 international Arctic forums | March 31, 2024 | |
| Enhanced Canadian engagement in strengthening international Arctic forums, including at the Arctic Council in areas of human, social, economic development and environmental protection | To be determined by March 2024 | To be determined by March 2024 | To be determined by March 2024 |
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
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $1,382,864
| 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity expected result | 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity performance indicator | 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity target | Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Increased capacity for Canada to contribute to the Arctic Council's initiatives that benefit our North | Number out of total of Arctic Council initiatives funded or co-funded by GALI | 8 projects every year (40 projects over 5 years) | March 31, 2024 |
| Proportion out of total Arctic Council 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, 2024 |
Link to department's program inventory: Europe, Arctic, Middle East and Maghreb Policy and Diplomacy
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
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $1,580,134
| 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity expected result | 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity performance indicator | 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity target | Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Increased capacity for Canada to advance the work of the Arctic Council's Sustainable Development Working Group (SDWG) | Number of projects funded with the project fund | At least 2 new projects are funded every year | March 31, 2024 |
| Proportion out of total SDWG project fund that advance GBA Plus, including issues of priority for Indigenous peoples | 20% of the projects include issues of priority | March 31, 2029 |
Link to department's program inventory: Europe, Arctic, Middle East and Maghreb Policy and Diplomacy
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
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $2,239,005
| 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity expected result | 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity expected result | 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity performance indicator | 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enhanced capacity of the Canada-based Indigenous Permanent Participants to engage in Arctic foreign policy and programming | Number of inputs or positions where 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, 2024 |
| Arctic Athabaskan Council: at least 5 per year | March 31, 2024 | ||
| Number of international Arctic policy meetings attended by representatives of Canada-based Permanent Participants (men / women / Arctic Athabaskan Council / Gwitch'in Council International / Inuit Circumpolar Council) | Permanent Participants are able to attend 50 meeting a year in total | March 31, 2024 |
Link to department's program inventory: Europe, Arctic, Middle East and Maghreb Policy and Diplomacy
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
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $132,720
| 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity expected result | 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity expected result | 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity performance indicator | 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Increased GAC capacity for communication and advocacy, including Canadian missions abroad, on Canada's international Arctic policy to domestic and international audiences | Engagement rate on the Canada Arctic social media | Engagement rate increase of 6% per year | March 31, 2024 |
| Number of speakers GALI supported to (Canadian, Men/Women, youth, Indigenous, Northern/Southern, urban/country side) participate in polar events | 16 | March 31, 2025 |
Total spending, all themes (dollars)
| Themes | Total federal funding allocated | 2023–24 total federal planned spending |
|---|---|---|
| Theme 1: Canadian Arctic and northern Indigenous peoples are resilient and healthy | $21,585,715 | 0$ (CIRNAC) $2,768,889 (GAC) |
| Theme 2: Knowledge and understanding guides decision making | $12,970,000 | $2,916,034 |
| Theme 3: Strengthened infrastructure that closes gaps with other regions of Canada | $426,000,000 | $8,164,459 (CIRNAC) $91,431,906 (TC) |
| Theme 4: An international rules-based order in the Arctic that responds effectively to new challenges and opportunities | $22,458,368 | $5,334,723 |
| Total, all themes | $483,014,083 | $110,616,011 |