2023-24 Horizontal initiative: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ People
Table of contents
- General Information
- Horizontal initiative framework: departmental funding by theme
- Planning information
- Horizontal initiative overview
- Theme A details
- Theme A horizontal initiative activities
- Theme B details
- Theme B horizontal initiative activities
- Theme C details
- Theme C horizontal initiative activities
- Theme D details
- Theme D horizontal initiative activities
- Theme E details
- Theme E horizontal initiative activities
- Total spending, all themes
General Information
Lead department: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Federal partner organizations: Canadian Heritage (PCH), Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), Public Safety (PS), Department of Justice (JUS), Libraries and Archives Canada (LAC), Health Canada (HC), Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Transport Canada (TC), Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC), Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Statistics Canada (StatCan)Footnote 1
Start date: 2021
End date: 2028
Description: In 2016, in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action and the decades long advocacy from families and survivors, the Government of Canada launched the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) and two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (2SLGBTQI+) people. This inquiry included all provinces and territories and the federal government. It brought together Indigenous leaders, families and survivors, communities, knowledge keepers, experts and institutions from across the country to study and discuss the underlying social, economic, cultural, institutional, systemic and historical causes, policies and practices for the ongoing violence towards Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people. The work of the National Inquiry ended in June 2019 with the release of Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. The report contains 231 Calls for Justice calling upon various organizations to take action to end the causes of this violence, including a call for the Government of Canada, provincial, territorial, Indigenous and municipal governments, and Indigenous partners to work together to respond to the issues identified by the Final Report.
On June 3, 2021, the 2021 National Action Plan: Ending Violence Against Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People was released. As one component of the National Action Plan, the Government of Canada developed the Federal Pathway, a set of commitments for federal departments and agencies to support systemic change to address the tragedy of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people. Through investments contained in the Fall Economic Statement 2020, as well as in Budget 2021, federal departments and agencies are working together to address gender and race-based violence. Through this work, and that of partners, we look to fulfill a shared vision, as elaborated in the 2021 National Action Plan:
We envision a transformed Canada where Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people, wherever they are, live free from violence, and are celebrated, honoured, respected, valued, treated equitably, safe, and secure.
This horizontal initiative is a whole-of-government approach to reporting on common goals and measuring related outcomes. It is complementary to, and in alignment with, the outcomes published in the context of the Federal Pathway Annual Progress Report, which provides both qualitative and quantitative information related to these outcomes that will be expanded in future years.
Governance structures: The Horizontal Initiative Results Framework on MMIWG and 2SLGBTQI+ People 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 thematic interdepartmental results working groups, the Director-General (DG) Steering Committee and the Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM) Oversight Committee. The ADM Oversight Committee will ensure horizontal results monitoring, reporting, and assessment, including the collection of consistent data.
CIRNAC, through the leadership of the MMIWG Secretariat, will continue to be the lead department and convener for working-level groups, as well as for these committees. Participating departments and agencies will provide information on their relevant departmental activities as required by the ADM Oversight Committee to implement their respective activities connected to the horizontal initiative. Further, participating government departments and agencies, through interdepartmental results working groups and the DG Steering and ADM Oversight Committees, will work collaboratively to ensure the development of results and resource frameworks, collect and consolidate data, monitor performance indicators, manage risks and mitigation strategies and communicate results throughout the lifecycle of the horizontal initiative.
Total federal funding allocated (start to end date):
- CIRNAC: $1,522,199,421 (2021-2026) and $11,100,000 ongoing
- PCH: $329,989,767 (2021-2026) and $4,900,000 ongoing
- ISC: $5,565,701,436 (2021-2026) and $399,552,585 ongoing
- PS: $738,349,396 (2021-2026) and $142,212,285 ongoing
- JUS: $116,562,887 (2021-2026) and $9,660,000 ongoing
- LAC: $16,229,346 (2021-2025)
- HC: $15,055,541 (2021-2024)
- CMHC: $3,653,600,000 (2021-2028)
- TC: $42,480,000 (2021-2024)
- PPSC: $25,472,953 (2021-2024)
- RCMP: $75,000,000 (2021-2026)Footnote 2
Total federal planned spending to date:
- CIRNAC: $33,906,242
- PCH: $50,963,833
- ISC: $465,622,117
- PS: $33,331,401
- JUS: $20,409,252
- LAC: $1,917,933
- HC: $14,941,632
- CMHC: $2,324,937,053
- TC: $13,941,495
- PPSC: $5,218,056
- RCMP: $0
- Statcan: $279,294Footnote 3
Total federal actual spending to date:
- CIRNAC: $19,541,159
- PCH: $46,605,022
- ISC: $425,537,595
- PS: $16,474,021
- JUS: $17,732,761
- LAC: $876,661
- HC: $317,272
- CMHC: $1,756,186,288
- TC: $13,835,286
- PPSC: $896,878
- RCMP: $753,553
- Statcan: $279,294
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. No evaluation is currently planned.
Planning highlights:
Culture
The Horizontal Initiative on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ People aims to track progress on rebuilding the cultural rights of Indigenous Peoples in Canada by funding programs that will help to revitalize Indigenous languages and cultures. Through its investments, including those to advance the implementation of the Indigenous Languages Act, Canadian Heritage is working to fund Indigenous languages and cultures in First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities. Library and Archives Canada is digitizing and preserving materials related to Indigenous cultures and languages through their Indigenous documentary heritage program. CIRNAC continues to fund the re-establishment and revitalization of cultural spaces in Indigenous communities, such as longhouses, powwow grounds, heritage parks, and other cultural centres.
In the upcoming 2023–24 fiscal year:
- Library and Archives Canada (LAC) will continue the research, digitization and description of Indigenous-specific documentary heritage in the collections (until March 2024).
- Canadian Heritage will continue to support additional First Nations, Inuit and Métis Nation activities to reclaim, revitalize, maintain, and strengthen Indigenous languages.
- CIRNAC's Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Program will pursue the implementation of 66 multi-years projects funded in 2021–22 and 2022–23 for completion by the end of March 2024.
Health and Wellness
The Horizontal Initiative on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ People aims to track progress on improving Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people's experiences of healthcare as well as their health and wellbeing outcomes. ISC and Health Canada are working to address anti-Indigenous racism in healthcare systems, through initiatives aimed at improving the experiences of Indigenous Peoples. ISC supports distinctions-based mental wellness strategies and access to trauma-informed mental wellness services to support the mental wellness of Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people. The Indigenous Community Infrastructure Fund is a significant investment being jointly managed by ISC and CIRNAC. The Fund aims at establishing reliable and sustainable infrastructure for Indigenous Peoples and includes housing. As well, CIRNAC is administering a program that funds supports for the wellbeing of families and survivors.
In the upcoming 2023-24 fiscal year:
- ISC will continue to fund eligible recipients to support First Nations, Inuit and Métis midwives and doulas; Indigenous health practitioners; Indigenous patient advocates; Indigenous health systems navigators; and Indigenous-led initiatives to strengthen cultural safety. In addition, engagement with partners and stakeholders will continue throughout 2023–24 to inform future years of the initiative.
- Health Canada will deliver the second year of funding to the successful applicants following the 2022 call for proposals for its Addressing Racism and Discrimination in Canada's Health Systems Program, and continue to monitor performance and collect progress data from applicants.
Human Safety and Security
The Horizontal Initiative on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ People aims to track progress on improving community safety as well as the socioeconomic disparities. ISC has made significant investments in First Nations elementary and secondary education on reserves. The Comprehensive Violence Prevention Strategy is an initiative jointly administered by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and ISC that funds new shelters, transitional housing, and community support services for Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people. CMHC has also made a significant investment of over $3 billion to ensure that there is sufficient affordable housing for Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people.
In the upcoming 2023–24 fiscal year:
- ISC will continue to support the delivery of culturally-relevant violence prevention activities to Indigenous communities on and off reserve through the Family Violence Prevention Program (FVPP). The FVPP is a part of the Comprehensive Violence Prevention Strategy, for which the Government of Canada announced $724.1M in funding for the joint CHMC and ISC Indigenous Shelter and Transitional Housing Initiative.
- ISC will continue the ongoing implementation of its Elementary and Secondary Education Program.
- Public Safety will continue to engage Indigenous communities to develop Community Safety Plans (CSP). The department will continue its efforts to collaborate with other federal initiatives to align existing tools and establish processes to assist communities in developing, implementing, and monitoring actions from their CSPs.
- CMHC will advance progress on the Canada Housing Benefit (CHB). This program includes funding for women and children fleeing violence and is expected to be available beginning in 2023–24.
Justice
The Horizontal Initiative on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ People aims to track progress regarding improving access to justice in Canada for Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people. The Department of Justice is implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, which will provide a roadmap for the Government of Canada and Indigenous Peoples to implement the Declaration. The Department of Justice has also invested in several programs that seek to improve the accessibility of the criminal justice system for Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people. Public Safety has expanded the First Nations and Inuit Policing Program, which will integrate Indigenous methods of justice into police services.
In the upcoming 2023–24 fiscal year:
- The Department of Justice will expand the availability of Gladue reports and aftercare supports in those jurisdictions already supporting the work (YK, BC, AB, ON, QC, NS, PEI), and to support community-led development of frameworks and capacity in those jurisdictions with an interest in supporting the development of Gladue reports (NB, MB, NWT).
- The Department of Justice will continue allocating funding to Indigenous women's organizations to participate in the consultation and cooperation process on measures to ensure consistency of federal laws with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act and the development of the Action Plan.
- The Department of Justice will draft, validate and finalize an Indigenous Justice Strategy informed by Indigenous and Justice Canada-led engagement processes.
- Public Safety will work towards increasing the effectiveness of the First Nations and Inuit Policing Program (FNIPP) by stabilizing the existing FNIPP agreements and expanding into new Indigenous communities not currently part of the program.
- Public Safety will continue to advance the co-development of federal legislation that recognizes First Nations police services as essential services, and provides them with adequate funding.
- Public Safety will continue to collaborate with Inuit and Métis partners and organizations to identify and advance policing priorities.
- The RCMP will continue to advance the Intercultural Learning Strategy by engaging in extensive consultation with community organizations, including a number of national Indigenous organizations to inform courseware content, design, promotion, delivery and policy with the aim of integrating intercultural competence throughout all aspects of learning.
Capacity Building and Coordination
The Horizontal Initiative on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ People recognizes the need to support the agency and expertise of Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people as a way to promote Indigenous-led solutions. Activities in the Horizontal Initiative are aimed at building this capacity and agency of Indigenous women, girls, 2SLGBTQI+ people and communities. As well, the Horizontal Initiative aims to measure progress on data and measurement regarding violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people.
In the upcoming 2023–24 fiscal year:
- CIRNAC, through the Supporting Indigenous Women's and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Organizations program, will expand the number of recipient organizations receiving capacity funding.
- CIRNAC, through the Indigenous-led Data Research Program, will continue to fund MMIWG 2SLGBTQI+ data-related projects.
Contact information
- CIRNAC
- Mélanie Barrieau, Senior Director, MMIWG Secretariat
10 Wellington St, Gatineau, QC K1A 0H4
873-455-5166
Melanie.Barrieau@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca - Canadian Heritage
- Todd Kuiack, Executive Director, Reconciliation, Treaties and Engagement Branch
25 Eddy Street, Gatineau, QC K1A 0M5
613-513-8216
Todd.Kuiack@pch.gc.ca - Indigenous Services Canada
- Ashley Ramier, Manager, Partnerships Team
10 Wellington St, Gatineau, QC K1A 0H4
819-431-7477
Ashley.Ramier@sac-isc.gc.ca - Public Safety Canada
- Julie LeBlanc, Manager, Indigenous Secretariat
269 Laurier Ave West, Ottawa, ON K1A 0P9
819-712-2877
Julie.LeBlanc@ps-sp.gc.ca - Justice Canada
- Ryhan Mansour, Senior Director, Reconciliation Secretariat
284 Wellington St, Ottawa, ON K1A 0H8
613-907-3625
Ryhan.Mansour@justice.gc.ca - Libraries and Archives Canada
- Cleo Big Eagle, Director, Indigenous Initiatives
395 Wellington St, Ottawa, ON K1A 0N4
819-230-9766
Cleo.BigEagle@bac-lac.gc.ca - Health Canada
- Ellyce Leduc, Manager, Office of Indigenous Affairs and Engagement, Strategic Policy Branch
Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9
343-550-0731
Ellyce.Leduc@hc-sc.gc.ca - Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
- Marcel Vautour, Director, Indigenous and Northern Housing Policy
700 Montreal Rd, Ottawa, ON K1A 0P7
613-748-5398
mvautour@cmhc-schl.gc.ca - Transport Canada
- Simon Gareau, Manager, Aboriginal Policy Development and Oversight
330 Sparks St, Ottawa, ON K1A 0N5
613-993-6391
Simon.Gareau@tc.gc.ca - Public Prosecution Service of Canada
- Julie Wilson, Manager, Strategic Planning and Performance Measurement, Corporate Services Branch
160 Elgin St,12th floor, Ottawa, ON K1A 0H8
343-548-0750
Julie.Wilson@ppsc-sppc.gc.ca - Royal Canadian Mounted Police
- Natalina Keats, Director, National Learning Services
73 Leikin Dr., Ottawa, ON K1A 0R2
613-299-9367
Natalina.Keats@rcmp-grc.gc.ca - Statistics Canada
- Rebecca Kong, Assistant Director, Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics
150 Tunney's Pasture Driveway, Ottawa, ON K1A 0T6
613-854-5624
Rebecca.Kong@canada.ca
Horizontal initiative framework: departmental funding by theme
| Theme A Culture |
Theme B Health and wellness |
Theme C Human safety and security |
Theme D Justice |
Theme E Capacity building and coordination |
Internal services | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theme outcome(s) | Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people demonstrate connection to their language and culture People living in Canada have an increased appreciation of Indigenous cultures |
Indigenous people's health experiences, inclusive of Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people, are improved Health and wellbeing outcomes for Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people are improved |
Socioeconomic factors contributing to violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people are mitigated The safety of communities in which Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people live is improved |
Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people have increased access to justice Systemic racism against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people in the justice system is reduced |
The capacity of Indigenous and federal organizations to address Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people's needs is improved | Not applicable |
| CIRNAC | $108,800,000 | $1,322,423,649 and $2,500,000 ongoing | Not applicable | $25,670,380 | $62,286,000 and $8,600,000 ongoing | $3,019,392 |
| PCH | $315,100,000 and $2,000,000 ongoing | $14,300,000 and $2,900,000 ongoing | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | $589,767 |
| ISC | Not applicable | $3,785,263,534 | $1,670,900,000 and $396,600,000 ongoing | $62,362,375 | Not applicable | $47,175,527 and $2,952,585 ongoing |
| PS | Not applicable | Not applicable | $68,994,660 and $15,375,035 ongoing | $658,009,422 and $126,837,250 ongoing | Not applicable | $11,345,314 |
| JUS | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | $112,504,235 and $9,660,000 ongoing | Not applicable | $2,029,326 |
| LAC | $14,900,000 | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | $1,329,346 |
| HC | Not applicable | $14,900,000 | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | $113,909 |
| CMHC | Not applicable | Not applicable | $3,653,600,000 | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicablea |
| TC | Not applicable | Not applicable | $42,418,503 | Not applicable | Not applicable | $61,497 |
| PPSC | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | $23,462,366 | Not applicable | $2,010,587 |
| RCMP | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | $75,000,000b | Not applicable | Not applicablec |
| Statcan | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | $52,944 |
| a Administrative costs are included in the total $3.6B amount reported under the Human Safety and Security column. To avoid double counting, CMHC has not reported the administrative amount under internal services. b Funding was provided to the RCMP in Budget 2021 for initiatives related to "Addressing Systemic Racism (ASR)". One such initiative is to establish and implement an anti-racism training curriculum, which forms part of the RCMP's Intercultural Learning Strategy. As a result, only a small portion of the $75,000,000 over 5 years will directly address Indigenous learning and cultures. c Funding was provided to the RCMP in Budget 2021 for initiatives related to "Addressing Systemic Racism (ASR)". One such initiative is to establish and implement an anti-racism training curriculum, which forms part of the RCMP's Intercultural Learning Strategy. As a result, only a small portion of the $75,000,000 over 5 years will directly address Indigenous learning and cultures. |
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Planning information
Horizontal initiative overview
Name of horizontal initiative: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ People
Horizontal initiative shared outcome: Violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people is reduced
Total federal funding allocated: $12,031,480,082 and $567,232,285 ongoing
2023–24 planned spending: $3,759,343,659
| Performance indicators | Targetb | Date to achieve target |
|---|---|---|
| Number of victims of homicide per 100,000 population, by identity factors (First Nations, Metis, Inuit), and by gender | Rate similar to non-Indigenous populationsc | To be established by March 2024 |
| Number of child and youth victims of violence per 100,000 population | Rate similar to non-Indigenous populations | To be established by March 2024 |
| Percentage of population aged 15and over who self-reported being physically or sexually assaulted, past 12 months, by identity factors (First Nations, Metis, Inuit), and by gender | Rate similar to non-Indigenous populationsd | To be established by March 2024 |
| Percentage of population aged 15 and over who self-reported having experienced intimate partner violence in the past 12 months, by identity factors (First Nations, Metis, Inuit), and by gender | Rate similar to non-Indigenous populationse | To be established by March 2024 |
| a The indicators, targets and dates to achieve targets in this table are under review. b Many targets within this framework are not yet available. As baselines are established, targets will be as well. c The 2021 Homicide Survey indicates that the number of victims of homicide per 100,000 population for non-Indigenous women is 0.80, while the current number of victims of homicide per 100,000 population for Indigenous women is 4.31. This information is not yet available in a disaggregated way, per identity group and by gender. Work is underway to improve data collection. d The 2018 Survey of Safety in Public and Private Spaces reported that 55.3% of Indigenous females aged 15 and older self-reported to be a victim of violence whereas the rate of self-reported violent victimization was 38.2% for non-Indigenous females, representing a gap of 16.73 percentage points. e The 2018 Survey of Safety in Public and Private Spaces reported that 60.9% of Indigenous females aged 15 and older self-reported being a victim of intimate partner violence compared to 43.5% of non-Indigenous females of the same age group, representing a gap of 17.4 percentage points. |
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Theme A details
Name of theme: Culture
Total federal theme funding allocated: $438,800,000 and $2,000,000 ongoing
2023–24 federal theme planned spending: $146,716,834
| Theme outcome | Performance indicator(s) | Target | Date to achieve target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people demonstrate connection to their language and culture | Percentage of Indigenous people who can conduct a conversation in an Indigenous language, by Indigenous identity (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) | To be established by March 2024b | March 2027 |
| The percentage of Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people who agree or strongly agree with the statement "I have a deep sense of belonging to my [First Nations/Métis/Inuit/Aboriginal] group" | To be established by March 2024c | To be established by March 2024 | |
| The percentage of Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people who agree or strongly agree with the statement "I am active in [First Nations/Métis/Inuit/Aboriginal] organizations, social events or cultural activities" | To be established by March 2024d | To be established by March 2024 | |
| People living in Canada have an increased appreciation of Indigenous cultures | Percentage of respondents who think the art and culture of Indigenous people (First Nations, Métis and Inuit) is an important national symbol of Canadian identitye | To be established by March 2024 | To be established by March 2024 |
| Percentage of respondents who feel that respect for Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) culture is a Canadian shared valuef | To be established by March 2024 | To be established by March 2024 | |
| Percentage of funded festivals and performing arts series whose programming includes Indigenous people or communities | To be established by March 2024 | March 2024 | |
| a The indicators, targets and dates to achieve targets in this table are under review. b Census data from 2016 notes that the number of Indigenous people who could speak an Indigenous language has grown by 3.1% since 2006. Data from the 2021 Census will provide a new baseline for this indicator. c In the 2017 Indigenous Peoples Survey (IPS), 57.3% of Indigenous females age 15 and older indicated that they agreed or strongly agreed with the statement "I have a deep sense of belonging to my (First Nation/Métis/Inuit/Aboriginal) group". Work is underway to establish this target. d In the 2017 IPS, 35.2% of Indigenous females age 15 and older indicated that they agreed or strongly agreed with the statement "I am active in (First Nations/Métis/Inuit/Indigenous) organizations, social events or cultural activities". Work is underway to establish this target. e The most recent data from the General Social Survey – Social Identity (2020) states that 82.1% of respondents think the art and culture of Indigenous people (First Nations, Métis and Inuit) is an important national symbol of Canadian identity. f The most recent data from the General Social Survey – Social Identity (2020) states that 64.1% of respondents feel that respect for Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) culture is a Canadian shared value. |
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Theme A horizontal initiative activities
Canadian Heritage
Link to department's program inventory: Indigenous Languages and Cultures
Horizontal initiative activity: Investments in Indigenous languages
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $275,000,000 over 5 years and $2,000,000 ongoing
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $128,145,031
| 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 language stakeholders implement projects to reclaim, revitalize, maintain and strengthen Indigenous languages | Number of participants in language learning activities | 30,000 | March 2024 |
| Number of projects funded | 500 | March 2024 |
Link to department's program inventory:
- Cultural Marketplace Framework
- Cultural Industries Support and Development
Horizontal initiative activity: Indigenous Screen Office
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $40,100,000 over 3 years
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $13,365,569
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Indigenous creators have made significant advancements towards achieving narrative sovereignty over developing their own stories | Number of audiovisual stories in development funded by the Indigenous Screen Office Program that are fully managed by Indigenous people, including women and 2SLGBTQI+ creators | 5 | March 2024 |
Library and Archives Canada
Link to department's program inventory:
- Acquisition and processing of private archives
- Preservation
- Public services
- Outreach and support to communities
Horizontal initiative activity: Supporting the digitization of and access to Indigenous documentary heritage
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $14,900,000 over 4 years
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $5,206,234
| 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 perspectives are better reflected and incorporated into LAC's collections through increased digitization of Indigenous languages and cultural documentary heritage in consultations with Indigenous communities | Number of digital images created and described by Indigenous staff after consultation with Indigenous Advisory Circle and other community-level organizations. | 75,000 | March 2024 |
| Access to Indigenous content is increased through LAC's contribution program | Number of applications received for the Contribution Program, that were reviewed by a committee of Indigenous experts using a distinctions-based lens. | 50 | March 2024 |
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs
Link to department's program inventory: Indigenous-led Services
Horizontal initiative activity: Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Program
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $108,800,000 over 2 years
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $0Footnote 4
| 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 communities, inclusive of Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people, have access to spaces to practice cultural activities | Percentage of project funds approved as a share of the total budget envelope | 100% | March 2024 |
| Percentage of funded Indigenous communities that report operational or improved cultural spaces at the close of the project | 80% | March 2024 |
Theme B details
Name of theme: Health and Wellness
Total federal theme funding allocated: $5,136,928,815 and $5,400,000 ongoing
2023–24 federal theme planned spending: $1,858,021,581
| Theme outcome | Performance indicator(s) | Target | Date to achieve target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indigenous people's health experiences, inclusive of Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people, are improved | Percentage of First Nations adults on reserve who rate the quality of health care services delivered in their community as good or excellent | 57% | March 2028 |
| Percentage of Indigenous adults, by distinction, who report a health care need that was not addressed | To be established by March 2024 | To be established by March 2024 | |
| Health and wellbeing outcomes for Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people are improved | Percentage of Indigenous people who reported "excellent" or "very good" mental health | First Nations (on reserve) : 55% Inuit in Inuit Nunangat: 50% Metis: 58% |
March 2028 |
| Percentage of Indigenous people who reported being in very good or excellent health, by distinction (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) and gender | To be established by March 2024 | To be established by March 2024 | |
| Percentage of family members and survivors who report perceived improvements in wellbeing | 80% | March 2024 | |
| a The indicators, targets and dates to achieve targets in this table are under review. | |||
Theme B horizontal initiative activities
Canadian Heritage
Link to department's program inventory: Sport development and High Performance
Horizontal initiative activity: Reconciliation and strength for Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people through sport
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $14,300,000 over 5 years and $2,900,000 ongoing
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $4,100,060 (this includes $2.85 million for 2023–24 and $1.25 million reprofiled from 2021–22)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funded activities increase the opportunities for Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people to participate in sport activities | Number of Indigenous communities with sport projects for women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people as a result of this initiative | 25 | March 2024 |
| Number of Indigenous women girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people participating in sport projects funded under this initiative | 500 | March 2024 | |
| Funded activities support the recipients' self-identified social development goals | Percentage of projects that report participants have improved on the identified social development goals | 90% | March 2024 |
| Percentage of project that report participants felt more positive about their health and wellness | 90% | March 2024 |
Health Canada
Link to department's program inventory: Health Care Systems-Health Care Systems Analysis and Policy
Horizontal initiative activity: Addressing Anti-Indigenous Racism in Canada's Health SystemsFootnote 5
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $14,941,632 over 3 years
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $9,662,180
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health system partners have increased capacity to create culturally safe and inclusive health services for racialized and marginalized communities | Number of health system partners who report having access to information to create safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive health services | To be established by March 2024 | To be established by March 2024 |
Indigenous Services Canada
Link to department's program inventory: Health Systems Support
Horizontal initiative activity: Addressing Anti-Indigenous Racism in Canada's Health Systems
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $117,754,713 over 3 years
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $46,604,875
| 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 people receive health and social services that are culturally safe and respond to community needs | Number of health system navigators | 54 | March 2024 |
| Number of patient advocates | 14 | March 2024 |
Link to department's program inventory: Public Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Horizontal initiative activity: Distinctions-Based Mental Wellness Strategies and Trauma-Informed Mental Wellness Services
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $597,502,785 over 3 years
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $201,231,346
| 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 women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people have access to trauma-informed mental wellness services | Number of interactions between those affected by the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and cultural/emotional support workers | 58,000 | March 2024 |
Link to department's program inventory: Health Systems Support
Horizontal initiative activity: Co-development of Distinctions-Based Indigenous Health Legislation
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $15,578,047 over 2 years
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: Nil (sunset 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indigenous people are collaborating in health service and policy development | Number of Indigenous organizations that led/participated in engagement | 32 | March 2023 |
Link to department's program inventory: Community Infrastructure
Horizontal initiative activity: Co-development of Infrastructure Plans
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $25,900,000 over 2 years
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: Nil (sunset 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indigenous people are collaborating in health service and policy development | Number of communities that have completed infrastructure needs assessments | 40% | Fall 2022 |
| Number of communities that inform Canada of their long-term infrastructure needs through the development of long-term plans | 60% | Fall 2022 |
Indigenous Services Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Link to department's program inventory:
- Community Infrastructure (ISC)
- Indigenous Engagement and Capacity Support (CIRNAC)
Horizontal initiative activity: Indigenous Community Infrastructure Fund
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $3,028,527,989 (ISC), $1,309,923,649 (CIRNAC)
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $1,129,420,924Footnote 6 (ISC: First Nations and Urban Indigenous Peoples), $462,029,952 (CIRNAC: Inuit, Métis and Self-Government/Modern Treaties)
| 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 Peoples have reliable and sustainable health infrastructure | Percentage of First Nations health infrastructure with a condition rating of "good" | 75% | March 2024 |
| Percentage of First Nation housing that is adequate, as assessed and reported by First Nations | 75% | March 2025 | |
| Percentage of First Nation households living in a dwelling that contains more than one person per room | 10.7% | March 2026 | |
| Percentage of students accommodated in education facilities in First Nation communities | 30% increase of students accommodated by education facilities in 50 First Nation communities | March 2025 | |
| Percentage of public water systems on reserve that have low risk ratings | 68% | March 2026 | |
| Percentage of public wastewater systems on reserve that have low risk ratings | 68% | March 2026 | |
| Percentage of 2023–24, Budget 2021 Indigenous Community Infrastructure funding delivered to Inuit partners to support their priority infrastructure projects | 100% | March 2024 | |
| Percentage of 2023–24, Budget 2021 Indigenous Community Infrastructure funding delivered to Métis Nation partners to support their priority infrastructure projects | 100% | March 2024 | |
| Percentage of self-governing and modern treaty First Nations that are receiving funding to support their infrastructure initiatives | 100% | March 2024 |
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs
Link to department's program inventory: Indigenous-led Services
Horizontal initiative activity: Support for the Wellbeing of Families and Survivors of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People Program
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $12,500,000 over 5 years and $2,500,000 ongoing
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $4,972,244
| 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 groups have timely access to resources to support families and survivors in their healing journeys | Percentage of decisions on proposals for Support for the Wellbeing of Families and Survivors that are made within 10 weeks of receipt of the funding application | 90% | March 2024 |
| Families and survivors have improved their wellbeing | Percentage of funding recipients reporting perceived improvements in wellbeing for participating family members and survivors | 80% | March 2025 |
Theme C details
Name of theme: Human Safety and Security
Total federal theme funding allocated: $5,435,913,163 and $414,735,035 ongoing
2023–24 federal theme planned spending: $1,499,333,516
| Theme outcome | Performance indicator(s) | Target | Date to achieve target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomic factors contributing to violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people are mitigated | Percentage of communities with a significant Indigenous population with improved community well-being index score | To be established by March 2024 | To be established by March 2024 |
| The safety of communities in which Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people live is improved | Reduction of police-reported crime rate in police services serving majority Indigenous populations or in jurisdictions with significant Métis, Inuit or First Nations populations, by province and territoryb | To be established by March 2024c | To be established by March 2024 |
| The severity of violent crimes in jurisdictions with majority Indigenous populations or in jurisdictions with significant Métis, Inuit or First Nations populations is reduced | To be established by March 2024d | To be established by March 2024 | |
| Percentage of Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people who report that they feel reasonably safe or very safe walking alone in their community after dark | To be established by March 2024 | To be established by March 2024 | |
| a The indicators, targets and dates to achieve targets in this table are under review. b Edmonton, Vancouver, and Toronto were chosen because they have a significant Indigenous population base (in the 2016 Census data, account for 14% of total Indigenous population in Canada). These population centres may be revised once the new Census of 2021 is released. c The Uniform Crime Reporting Survey reported in 2021 that the crime severity index for Edmonton, Vancouver, and Toronto was 97.45, 81.64 and 45.45 respectively. d The Uniform Crime Reporting Survey reported in 2021 that the violent crime severity index for Edmonton, Vancouver, and Toronto was 109.98, 79 and 65.01 respectively. |
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Theme C horizontal initiative activities
Indigenous Services Canada
Link to department's program inventory: Elementary and Secondary Education
Horizontal initiative activity: Elementary and Secondary Education on Reserve – Additional Funding
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $726,000,000 over 5 years and $188,000,000 ongoing
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $155,989,784
| 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 students receive an inclusive and quality education | Number of First Nations students who are provided full-day kindergarten services in First Nations administered schools | To be determined by March 2023 | To be determined by March 2023 |
| Percentage of students attending First Nations administered schools who are taught at least one subject in a First Nations language | To be determined by March 2023 | To be determined by March 2023 | |
| Percentage of First Nations on reserve students who graduate from secondary school (on-time graduation rate) | To be determined by March 2023 | To be determined by March 2023 | |
| Percentage of First Nations on reserve students who graduate from secondary school (extended-time graduation rate) | To be determined by March 2023 | To be determined by March 2023 | |
| Number of First Nations under a transformative model (e.g. regional education agreement or school board) | To be determined by March 2023 | To be determined by March 2023 | |
| a Efforts are underway to establish targets in the context of co-development and engagement with Indigenous partners. | |||
Link to department's program inventory: Elementary and Secondary Education
Horizontal initiative activity: Before- and after-school programming for First Nations students on reserve
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $515,000,000 over 5 years and $112,000,000 ongoing
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $112,000,000
| 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 students receive an inclusive and quality education | Number of First Nations administered schools offering before- and after-school programming on reserve | To be determined by March 2023 | To be determined by March 2023 |
| Number of First Nations students ordinarily resident on reserve participating in before- and after-school programming on reserve | To be determined by March 2023 | To be determined by March 2023 | |
| a Efforts are underway to establish targets in the context of co-development and engagement with Indigenous partners. |
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Link to department's program inventory: Safety and Prevention Services
Horizontal initiative activity: Pathways to Safe Indigenous Communities Initiative
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $103,800,000 over 5 years
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $20,370,203
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The safety and well-being of Indigenous communities, including women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people, is improved | Percentage of annual funding delivered to support the safety and well-being needs and priorities of Indigenous communities | 100% | March 2026 |
| Percentage of recipient communities or organizations reporting that their project has improved community safety and well-being | 90% | March 2026 |
Link to department's program inventory: Indigenous Entrepreneurship and Business Development
Horizontal initiative activity: Indigenous Women's Entrepreneurship
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $22,000,000 over 3 years
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $8,308,800
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| More Indigenous women-owned and controlled businesses continue to be created or expanded in Canada | Number of micro-loans provided to Indigenous women entrepreneurs | To be determined by March 2024 | To be determined by March 2024 |
| Increased in percentage of Indigenous women entrepreneurs accessing financing through Aboriginal financial institutions and Métis capital corporations | Increase of 50% from initial baseline determined in March 2022 | March 2025 |
Indigenous Services Canada / Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Link to department's program inventory:
- Safety and Prevention Services (ISC)
- Financing for Housing (CMHC)
Horizontal initiative activity: Comprehensive Violence Prevention Strategy
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $724,100,000 ($420,000,000 CMHC, $304,100,000 ISC) over 5 years and $96,600,000 ongoing
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $64,803,002Footnote 7 (ISC) and $174,559,750 (CMHC)
| 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 women, children, families, and 2SLGBTQI+ people receive an increased level of enhanced services and participate in violence prevention activities | Number of beds available within ISC-funded shelters and ISC-funded transitional (second-stage) homes | Shelters: 1,350 Transitional homes: 500 |
March 2026 |
| Number of support services and violence prevention activities delivered by organizations and communities delivered within established timelines | To be established by March 2024 | To be established by March 2024 | |
| Indigenous women, children, families, and 2SLGBTQI+ people have increased access to refuge | Number of new CMHC-funded shelters and shelter spaces created for Indigenous women, children and 2SLGBTQI+ people | 38 shelters | March 2026 |
| Number of new CMHC-funded transitional housing and units created for Indigenous women, children and 2SLGBTQI+ people | 50 transitional (second stage) housing | March 2026 |
Public Safety
Link to department's program inventory: Crime Prevention
Horizontal initiative activity: Aboriginal Community Safety Planning Initiative and Northern and Indigenous Crime Prevention Fund
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $6,270,000 (Fall Economic Statement 2020) and an additional $62,724,660 over 5 years, and $18,135,035 ongoing
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $15,675,035
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communities with a safety plan are supported to implement community safety and wellbeing approaches in response to their identified safety priorities | Percentage of Community Safety Plans - related projects funded through the Northern and Indigenous Crime Prevention Fund | 40% | March 2026 |
| Percentage of community safety and wellbeing related projects funded through the Aboriginal Community Safety Development Contribution Program | 40% | March 2026 |
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Link to department's program inventory: Financing for Housing
Horizontal initiative activity: National Housing Strategy – National Housing Co-Investment Fund
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: Reallocation of $1,300,000,000 in the National Housing Co-Investment Fund is to further offer subsidies and additional contribution for construction, repair and support of affordable housing units, and includes: $250,000,000 from 2021–22 to 2022–23 for transitional housing units and shelter beds for women fleeing gender-based violence and their children.
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $871,055,497
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadians, including Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people, have increased access to affordable housing | Percentage of total National Housing Strategy funding amount targeting the needs of women and their children | At least 25% of aggregate National Housing Strategy investments | March 2028a |
| Total number of National Housing Strategy units targeting the needs of women and their children | A target was not established since the number of units is dependent on the National Housing Strategy investments, which have changed since its launch | March 2028 | |
| a The National Housing Strategy aims to meet and maintain the target throughout its implementation. The target date of March 2028 corresponds to the Strategy's end date. |
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Link to department's program inventory: Assistance for housing needs
Horizontal initiative activity: National Housing Strategy – Rapid Housing Initiative
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $1,500,000,000 for 1 year
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $873,278
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadians, including Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people, have increased access to affordable housing | Percentage of total National Housing Strategy funding amount targeting the needs of women and their children | At least 25% of aggregate National Housing Strategy investments | March 2028a |
| Total number of National Housing Strategy units targeting the needs of women and their children | A target was not established since the number of units is dependent on the National Housing Strategy investments, which have changed since its launch | March 2028 | |
| a The National Housing Strategy aims to meet and maintain the target throughout its implementation. The target date of March 2028 corresponds to the Strategy's end date. |
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Link to department's program inventory: Assistance for housing needs
Horizontal initiative activity: National Housing Strategy – Canada Housing Benefit
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $315,400,000 over 7 years
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $42,200,000
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadians, including Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people, have increased access to affordable housing | Total number of National Housing Strategy units targeting the needs of women and their children | A target was not established since the number of units is dependent on the National Housing Strategy investments, which has changed since its launch | March 2028 |
| Percentage of total National Housing Strategy funding amount targeting the needs of women and their children | At least 25% of aggregate National Housing Strategy investments | March 2028a | |
| a The National Housing Strategy aims to meet and maintain the target throughout its implementation. The target date of March 2028 corresponds to the Strategy's end date. | |||
Link to department's program inventory: Assistance for housing needs
Horizontal initiative activity: National Housing Strategy – Federal Community Housing Initiative, phase 2
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $118,200,000 over 7 years
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $18,690,000
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadians, including Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people, have increased access to affordable housing | Total number of National Housing Strategy units targeting the needs of women and their children | A target was not established since the number of units is dependent on the National Housing Strategy investments, which has changed since its launch | March 2028 |
| Percentage of total National Housing Strategy funding amount targeting the needs of women and their children | At least 25% of aggregate National Housing Strategy investments | March 2028a | |
| a The National Housing Strategy aims to meet and maintain the target throughout its implementation. The target date of March 2028 corresponds to the Strategy's end date. |
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Transport Canada
Link to department's program inventory: Transportation Infrastructure
Horizontal initiative activity: Remote Passenger Rail Program – Providing safe and accessible transportation options in rural, remote and northern communities
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $42,418,503
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $14,808,167
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program recipients maintain a sufficient financial capacity to continue to provide remote passenger rail services between Sept-Iles and Schefferville in Quebec and The Pas and Pukatawaga in Manitoba | Percentage of passengers by gender identity versus the total number of passengers | Between 40% and 60% | March 2024 |
| Number of round trips per year | 52 | March 2024 |
Theme D details
Name of theme: Justice
Total federal theme funding allocated: $959,038,104 and $136,497,250 ongoing
2023–24 federal theme planned spending: $243,974,555
| Theme outcome | Performance indicator(s) | Target | Date to achieve target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people have increased access to justice | Percentage of identified (Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+) people surveyed who experience agreement to extent of increased access to justice; completely disagree, somewhat disagree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat agree or completely agree | To be established by March 2024 | March 2025 |
| Percentage of Indigenous people who have either some confidence or a great deal of confidence that the Canadian criminal justice system is accessible to all people | To be established by March 2024 | March 2026 | |
| Systemic racism against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people in the justice system is reduced | Extent to which the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is implemented into Canadian law through the UN Declaration Action Plan | To be established upon completion of Action Plan (projected June 2023) | To be established based on completion of action plan |
| Percentage of federal organizations, including departments, agencies, and other entities, which have implemented the Anti-Racism Framework in developing and implementing their policies | To be established by January 2024 | To be established by March 2024 | |
| Percentage of Indigenous respondents who feel that their local police who do a good job treating people fairly | To be established by March 2024 | To be established by March 2024 | |
| a The indicators, targets and dates to achieve targets in this table are under review. | |||
Theme D horizontal initiative activities
Department of Justice
Link to department's program inventory: Indigenous Justice
Horizontal initiative activity: Implementation of Gladue Principles
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $49,340,000 over 5 years and $9,660,000 ongoing
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $12,135,000
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justice system actors are provided information and advice regarding Indigenous persons before the court | Number of Gladue reports funded | 3000 | March 2026 |
| Indigenous communities deliver local justice programs, services and programming | Number of programs offering Gladue aftercare/post sentence supports | 40 | March 2024 |
Link to department's program inventory: Legal Policies, Laws and Governance
Horizontal initiative activity: Justice capacity related to Administration of Justice Agreements
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $8,082,900 over 5 years
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $1,596,980
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The continued support of administration of justice negotiations through the recognition of Indigenous rights and self-determination process | Number of tables being supported by full-time equivalents (FTEs) for Administration of Justice discussions per year | 30 | March 2024 |
Link to department's program inventory: Indigenous Justice
Horizontal initiative activity: Strengthen Indigenous-led community based programs – Program Integrity
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $13,575,170 over 3 years
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $5,386,829
| 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 communities deliver local justice programs | Percentage of Indigenous Justice Program (IJP) programs that received integrity funding | 100% | March 2024 |
Link to department's program inventory: Indigenous Justice
Horizontal initiative activity: Strengthen Indigenous-led community based programs – Civil and Family Mediation
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $6,800,000 over 3 years
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $2,900,000
| 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 communities deliver local justice programs | Number of programs who have enhanced or expanded civil and family mediation activities | 60 | March 2024 |
Link to department's program inventory: Indigenous Justice
Horizontal initiative activity: Strengthen Indigenous-led community based programs – Indigenous Family Courtwork Services
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $6,700,000 over 3 years
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $3,000,000
| 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 persons in contact with the criminal and family justice systems are provided culturally-relevant information, services and programming | Number of provinces/territories providing Indigenous Family Courtwork Services | 7 | March 2024 |
Link to department's program inventory:
- Legal Policies, Laws and Governance
- Indigenous Justice
Horizontal initiative activity: Engaging with Indigenous partners on an Indigenous Justice Strategy
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $24,249,709 over 3 years
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $8,353,903
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department-led Indigenous Justice Strategy (IJS) engagement activities provide input into the IJS development | Number of Department-led IJS engagement sessions | 30 | March 2024 |
| Increased capacity of Indigenous community programs and organizations to participate in Indigenous justice related engagement activities | Number of reports received from Indigenous recipients receiving funding for justice-related engagement activities | 2 reports from each of the 38 Indigenous-led engagement partners (to be provided in 2023–24) | March 2024 |
Department of Justice and Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Link to department's program inventory:
- Legal Policies, Laws and Governance (JUS)
- Consultation and Accommodation (CIRNAC)
Horizontal initiative activity: Implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $5,785,782 over 2 years (JUS), $25,670,380 over 2 years (CIRNAC)
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $11,000,000 (JUS), 0$ (CIRNAC)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Indigenous women's organizations, as well as regional and grassroots Indigenous women's organizations, were supported in applying for proposal-based project funding for Indigenous-led consultations on implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples | Percentage of engagement funding committed to Indigenous individuals and organizations | 100% | June 2023 |
Indigenous Services Canada
Link to department's program inventory: Indigenous Governance and Capacity Supports
Horizontal initiative activity: Address sex-based inequalities in the Indian Act through the Implementation of S-3
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $54,762,375 over 6 years
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $10,600,000
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decisions on individual entitlements to registration under s.6 of the Indian Act are rendered efficiently | Percentage of S-3 registration applications processed within 6 months under the newly introduced provisions in Bill S-3 | 80% | March 2023 |
Indigenous Services Canada and Public Safety
Link to department's program inventory: Indigenous Policing
Horizontal initiative activity: Co-development of legislation that recognizes First Nations policing as an essential service
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $26,123,989 (PS) and $7,600,000 (ISC) over 5 years
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $2,508,866 (PS) and $914,792 (ISC)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| National First Nations organizations, the federal government, and other First Nations partners co-develop a legislative framework for First Nations policing | Percentage of First Nations participants who participated in the co-development process who indicate support for the new legislative framework, assessed on a scale from "strongly support" to "strongly do not support" | 70% | March 2023 |
Public Safety
Link to department's program inventory: Indigenous Policing
Horizontal initiative activity: Expansion and Stabilization of the First Nations and Inuit Policing Program (FNIPP)
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $523,825,163 over 5 years and $126,837,250 ongoing
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $143,854,726
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FNIPP-funded police services deliver dedicated, professional and culturally responsive policing services to Indigenous communities | Percentage of police service providers who take into account traditional Indigenous methods of justice while carrying out policing duties | 75% | March 2024 |
Link to department's program inventory: Indigenous Policing
Horizontal initiative activity: Additional Funding for Policing Infrastructure Program
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $108,060,270 over 5 years
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $32,926,350
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police services have adequate infrastructure to support Indigenous communities' safety | Percentage of communities receiving policing services through the FNIPP who report that their policing facility(ies)/office space meet the needs and specifications of their police service | 80-85% | June 2023 |
| Percentage of police service providers that rate level of challenge (not, somewhat, mostly challenging, don't know) regarding specified activities (inadequate equipment technology and inadequate police station building) as they relate to the operation of their police service | 80-85% | June 2023 |
Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC)
Link to department's program inventory: Federal Prosecutions
Horizontal initiative activity: Create and staff four Inuktut-speaking Inuit paralegal positions in Nunavut
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $23,462,366 over 3 years (shared by all 4 Public Prosecution Service of Canada initiatives)
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $1,549,119
| 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 representations among Public Prosecution Service of Canada employees in the 3 territories is increased | Percentage of Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions employees identifying as First Nations, Metis and/or Inuit (will be broken down per territory to demonstrate rep of Inuit employees in Nunavut office) | 30% | March 2024 |
Link to department's program inventory: Federal Prosecutions
Horizontal initiative activity: Improve the Inuit Justice training curriculum and develop new Justice training curriculums that reflect First Nations and Métis realities respectively
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $23,462,366 over 3 years (shared by all 4 Public Prosecution Service of Canada initiatives)
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $0Footnote 8
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Increase Inuit, Métis and First Nations cultural competency of Public Prosecution Service of Canada prosecution teams | Percentage of targeted employees who completed cultural competency training | 100% | March 2024 |
Link to department's program inventory: Federal Prosecutions
Horizontal initiative activity: Increase prosecutorial capacity, including Indigenous victim and witness support in the 3 territories
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $23,462,366 over 3 years (shared by all 4 Public Prosecution Service of Canada initiatives)
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $6,221,158
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prosecutorial capacity in the 3 territories is increased | Retention rates for Public Prosecution Service of Canada personnel are increased | To be established by June 2023 | March 2024 |
Link to department's program inventory: Federal Prosecutions
Horizontal initiative activity: Develop and pursue a one-time engagement strategy
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $23,462,366 over 3 years (shared by all 4 Public Prosecution Service of Canada initiatives)
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $0Footnote 9
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Public Prosecution Service of Canada engages with Indigenous communities and Elders | Communities and Elders engaged report an increased level of confidence in the justice system | To be established in June 2023 | March 2024 |
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Link to department's program inventory: Human Resources Management Services
Horizontal initiative activity: RCMP Intercultural Learning Strategy
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $75,000,000 over 5 years
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $1,026,832Footnote 10
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RCMP employees have access to culturally-appropriate and relevant learning products | Number of engagement meetings held with Indigenous representatives annually, by Indigenous distinction group | 5 formal engagement meetings | March 31, 2024 |
| Number of learning products revised or generated for Indigenous cultural appropriateness | 5 learning products revised or generated for Indigenous cultural appropriateness | March 31, 2024 |
Theme E details
Name of theme: Capacity Building and Coordination
Total federal theme funding allocated: $60,800,000 and $8,600,000 ongoing
2023–24 federal theme planned spending: $11,297,173
| Theme outcome | Performance indicator(s) | Target | Date to achieve target |
|---|---|---|---|
| The capacity of Indigenous and federal organizations to address Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people's needs is improved | Percentage of funded Indigenous organizations that reported an increase in organizational capacity | To be established by March 2024 | To be established by March 2024 |
| Number of federal departments and agencies pursuing initiatives and programs to address the issues of violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people | To be established by March 2024 | To be established by March 2024 | |
| a The indicators, targets and dates to achieve targets in this table are under review. | |||
Theme E horizontal initiative activities
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Link to department's program inventory: Indigenous Engagement and Capacity Support
Horizontal initiative activity: Funding to enhance support for Indigenous women's and 2SLGBTQI+ organizations
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $36,300,000 over 5 years and $8,600,000 ongoing
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $6,721,000
| 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 women's and 2SLGBTQI+ organizations have an increased ability to engage with their membership and government | Percentage of funded Indigenous women's and 2SLGBTQI+ organizations that report increased ability to engage with their membership and government | 45% | To be established by March 2024 |
| Federal departments and agencies have access to culturally-competent gender-based analysis Plus toolkits and guidance |
Number of toolkits developed by national Indigenous women's and 2SLGBTQI+ organizations provided to federal government by March 2024 | 3 | March 2024 |
Link to department's program inventory: Indigenous-led Services
Horizontal initiative activity: Indigenous-Led Data Research Projects Program/ National Indigenous Data Advisory Group on MMIWG and 2SLGBTQI+ People
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $7,014,000 over 6 years
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $1,591,118
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data gaps related to Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people are reduced | Number of new or expanded data sets or indicators published in the National Action Plan or Federal Pathway Annual Progress Report | 3 | March 2024 |
Link to department's program inventory: Indigenous Engagement and Capacity Support
Horizontal initiative activity: Establishment of a permanent MMIWG Secretariat
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $16,000,000 over 6 years
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $2,619,332
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadians are informed of initiatives related to missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people and about the progress on implementation of the National Action Plan and Federal Pathway | Number of website hits for National Action Plan and Federal Pathway | To be established by September 2023 | To be established by September 2023 |
| The implementation and monitoring of the federal and overall national action on MMIWG are coordinated across federal departments and agencies | Number of meetings conducted by the MMIWG governance structure | To be established by September 2023 | To be established by September 2023 |
| Number of status/performance reports produced on the implementation of both the Federal Pathway and the National Action Plan | To be established by September 2023 | To be established by September 2023 |
CIRNAC and Statistics Canada
Link to department's program inventory: Indigenous Engagement and Capacity Support
Horizontal initiative activity: National strategy to ensure consistency in practices for reporting missing Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $1,486,000 over 5 years
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $365,723
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police services across jurisdictions are engaged in the process to develop national standards related to the reporting on missing Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people | The project receives official endorsement by the policing community | Endorsement by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) and by the First Nations Chiefs of Police Association (FNCPA) | June 2023 |
| Implementation of national data standards across police services and amendments to police systems, processes, protocols that will serve to prevent occurrences of missing and murdered individuals and to ensure that all cases of missing persons are thoroughly investigate | The recommendations receive support from the policing community and parties of interest | Endorsement of the changes by CACP and the FNCPA Support by key parties of interest |
December 2023 |
Total spending, all themes
| Themes | Total federal funding allocated | 2023–24 total federal planned spending |
|---|---|---|
| Theme A: Culture | $438,800,000 and $2,000,000 ongoing | $146,716,834 |
| Theme B: Health and wellness | $5,136,928,815 and $5,400,000 ongoing | $1,858,021,581 |
| Theme C: Human safety and Security | $5,435,913,163 and $414,735,035 ongoing | $1,499,333,516 |
| Theme D: Justice | $959,038,104 and $136,497,250 ongoing | $243,974,555 |
| Theme E: Capacity building and coordination | $60,800,000 and $8,600,000 ongoing | $11,297,173 |
| Total, all themes | $12,031,480,082 and $567,232,285 ongoing | $3,759,343,659 |