Horizontal initiatives: Arctic and Northern Policy Framework
Table of contents
- General information
- Shared outcome
- Performance information
- Horizontal initiative overview
- Theme horizontal initiative activities
- 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
General information
Lead department: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Federal partner departments: Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and Transport Canada (TC)
Start date of the horizontal initiative: September 10, 2019
End date of the horizontal initiative: 2030
Description of the horizontal initiative: The Arctic and Northern Policy Framework (ANPF) is a long-term vision that reflects the needs and priorities of the Arctic and northern region/peoples. The ANPF was created with key partners and feedback collected during engagement with regional stakeholders to identify and address opportunities and gaps. Achieving these goals will be a shared responsibility across numerous federal departments and agencies, and with our co-development partners. Policy coverage for the ANPF was obtained in June 2019. Canada's commitment to co-developing the ANPF with territorial, Indigenous and provincial partners moved Canada towards a modern and long-term approach to policy development based on collaboration, flexibility and reconciliation. This approach will ensure that Arctic and northern partners are shaping Canada's short, medium and long-term priorities, policies and programs and will improve coordination of regional investments and activities.
There have been a number of findings, reports and studies recently completed that support the suite of post-secondary education in the North initiatives, such as, but not limited to, the post-secondary education study completed by the Nunavut Government, the review of Aurora College in the Northwest Territories, the work completed by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary May Simon, Governor General of Canada, who was at the time the Minister's Special Representative responsible for leading an engagement and providing advice on the development of a new Shared Arctic Leadership Model; and Statistics Canada's post-secondary education completeness and job-readiness rates. The results demonstrated: the demand for an increase in post-secondary education in the North; a focus on northern specific content; and the importance of making education the cornerstone of the ANPF as the key to healthy people and social and economic progress, which this suite of post-secondary education in the North addresses and supports.
Governance structures: Broader reporting for the ANPF may be done through annual parliamentary reports and through other means chosen by each respective department. The Horizontal Results Framework will be reported in the Departmental Plan and Departmental Results Report of the lead department (CIRNAC) and will be implemented through the existing horizontal governance structures, such as but not limited to the Ad Hoc Committee of Deputy Ministers on the Arctic; Assistant Deputy Ministers Coordinating Committee on the Arctic; and Director Generals Committee on the Arctic. The senior Arctic committees of the Government of Canada will play a pivotal role, as the Horizontal Initiative Oversight Committee, in ensuring horizontal results monitoring and assessment, reporting, and gathering a consistent set of data is being effectively undertaken.
For the Ad Hoc Committee of Deputy Ministers on the Arctic, the current chairs, CIRNAC and the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, will continue as per the established terms of reference. CIRNAC will continue to be the lead department for the subcommittees and working groups established to support the committees, such as the established whole-of-government working group. This working group and any subcommittees will work collaboratively to ensure the development of results and resource frameworks, data collection and consolidation, and monitoring of performance indicators, unforeseen issues and course corrections that arise during the life of these initiatives and communication strategies.
As TC and GAC are partner departments, along with other departments and agencies such as the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, they will continue their participation in establishing the governance structure, and the financial parameters for the horizontal initiative, provide a complete list to CIRNAC of their activities that are connected to the horizontal initiative; and provide information on relevant departmental activities as required by the Oversight Committee to implement their respective activities connected to the horizontal initiative.
Through collaboration and co-development, CIRNAC has achieved a shared vision with our partners where Arctic and northern peoples are thriving, strong and safe. It is with this spirit of collaboration that CIRNAC will continue to move forward, through co-developed implementation plans that make federal investments more strategic, responsive and effective. Many of the policy levers to affect these outcomes are outside of federal jurisdiction, or in areas of shared jurisdiction. These plans, and related federal investments, will inform the expansion of the Horizontal Results Framework; as new initiatives are developed and implemented with co-development partners, new indicators related to initiatives brought forward by diverse departments and agencies will also be added. This is expected to be an ongoing, progressive and whole-of-government process, including regular engagement with and reports to Treasury Board. Timelines for these regular engagements will be confirmed as the current phase of co-development is completed, and as new initiatives are brought forward for approval.
| Federal organizations | Total federal funding allocated (start to end date) |
Total federal planned spending to date | Total federal actual spending to date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIRNAC | $47,970,000 (2019–20 to 2024–25) | $21,638,711 | $21,535,030 |
| TC | $400,000,000* | $5,603,469 | $22,137,387 |
| GAC | $35,900,000 over 5 years and $8,000,000 ongoing ** | $18,292,014 | $13,177,224 |
* Includes $398.8 million in grants and contribution under TC's National Trade Corridors Fund (NTCF) program and allocated spending of $1.2 million for the Arctic Secretariat. |
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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.
Performance highlights
CIRNAC: In 2022–23, CIRNAC continued the co-development of regional governance approaches for the ANPF with 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. In 2021, some regional governance mechanisms for Framework implementation were established — including the Northwest Territories Council of Leaders (the Government of Canada is not a member) — with Inuit partners through the Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee. In 2022–23, work is ongoing to confirm further regional processes with other ANPF partners. In September 2022, the Minister of Northern Affairs chaired the annual political-level ANPF Leadership Committee meeting in Yellowknife. The meeting was attended by ANPF partners, including northern Indigenous governments and organizations.
In addition, progress was made on addressing gaps in accessing support post-secondary education in the North, as part of ANPF implementation. Through the targeted federal investment announced in Budget 2019, the Dechinta Centre continued to deliver year 4 of 5 of its unique land-based, Indigenous-led, post-secondary research and education programming. Courses during the year focused on Indigenous governance, self-determination and land-based studies.
Yukon University received funding to support the construction of the University's science building (announced in Budget 2019). The University received its pre-design report from Stantec Architecture Ltd. and from this undertook engagement, notably with Yukon First Nations, for the project as design work continues. Yukon University activities included an assessment on how to better align the project with current and future life science training programs.
Funding for Aurora College is being used to support the College's transition into a polytechnic university. Federal support facilitated planning and Indigenous engagement, including development of a Facilities Master Plan, infrastructure upgrades to the Western Arctic Research Centre, and a Research Services Team Pilot.
TC: In 2022–23, TC continued to support the recipients of projects approved under the National Trade Corridors Fund (NTCF) Arctic and Northern call for proposals. Sixteen projects in Arctic and Northern regions were approved for $299.7 million. TC has negotiated and signed contribution agreements for 14 of the 16 projects and will continue to negotiate the 2 remaining contribution agreements. TC will also monitor the progress of projects that are underway to support their overall objectives.
TC's Arctic Secretariat furthered its engagement efforts and supported studies to better understand emerging issues affecting the northern transportation system.
GAC: In 2022–23, GAC supported over 50 initiatives to promote and protect Canada's values and interests in the circumpolar Arctic. The Global Arctic Leadership Initiative (GALI) leveraged opportunities identified in the ANPF:
- GALI's contribution to the 3 northern Canadian Indigenous Permanent Participants organizations to the Arctic Council helped strengthen Indigenous voices in Arctic international matters and particularly in the Arctic Council. This was possible through their active participation in meetings and international fora and through the facilitation of gatherings and consultations on specific issues such as extreme weather, as well as Indigenous knowledge and languages.
- The youth engagement pillar empowered 346 Arctic and Northern Canadian young Indigenous and non-Indigenous individuals through various learning experiences, mentorships and opportunities. For example, 103 circumpolar youth participated in various International Arctic fora, where their active participation allowed their voices to be heard, brought meaningful connections between and among each other and increased their knowledge on important Arctic issues, such as climate change, mental wellbeing, culture, and Arctic policy.
- The support to the University of the Arctic (UArctic)'s activities in Canada's Arctic allowed increased Canadian participation to Arctic research and knowledge exchange related to Arctic human, social, economic development and environmental protection with the participation of 19 Canadian institutions, 152 individuals (including Indigenous people), and 4 communities. This was possible through initiatives such as the North2North mobility program, which provides opportunities to study in different parts of the circumpolar North, as well as the climate collective program, an initiative that empowers youth in small communities in the North to generate solutions to climate change. The support in 2022–23 also increased the inclusion of Indigenous knowledge in UArctic's network. This was done through 10 research projects that connected research institutions with Indigenous communities and knowledge holders, and also through the Vice President Indigenous of UArctic, based in Canada, who helped increase inclusion of Indigenous knowledge in UArctic`s initiatives.
GALI's contributions to the work of the Arctic Council, while somewhat constrained due to the administrative pause instituted by Canada and other like-minded Arctic states during Russia's chairmanship, still contributed to an increase in Canada's leadership in 2023–24. This was possible through the funding of the Arctic Council Secretariat and the permanent Sustainable Development Working Group Secretariat established in Quebec City with a new Executive Secretary appointed, as well as through project funding for the Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna Working Group, and the Emergency Prevention, Preparedness and Response Working Group.
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@rcaanc-cirnac.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
Shared outcome
Strong, self-reliant people and communities working together for a vibrant, prosperous and sustainable Arctic region at home and abroad, while expressing Canada's enduring Arctic sovereignty
| Name of theme | Theme 1: Canadian Arctic and northern Indigenous Peoples are resilient and healthy |
Theme 2: Knowledge and understanding guides decision making |
Theme 3: Strengthened infrastructure that closes gaps with other regions of Canada |
Theme 4: An international rules-based order in the Arctic that responds effectively to new challenges and opportunities |
Internal services |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theme 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:
|
Increased contributions in international Arctic decision-making by northern Canadians, including Indigenous Peoples, women and youth Enhanced Canadian engagement in strengthening international Arctic forums, including at the Arctic Council in areas of human, social, economic development and environmental protection |
Not applicable |
| CIRNAC | $1,000,000 $8,000,000 |
$12,970,000 Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning |
$26,000,000 * |
Not applicable | $0 |
| TC | Not applicable | Not applicable | $1,200,000 $398,800,000 |
Not applicable | $952,442 |
| GAC | $12,585,715 Global Arctic Leadership Initiative (GALI) |
Not applicable | Not applicable | $20,980,000 GALI |
$888,116 |
| * Funding for Yukon University ($26,000,000) is being reported under the Investing in Canada Plan, but contributing to the objectives of the ANPF as outlined in the results table. | |||||
Performance information
Horizontal initiative overview
Name of horizontal initiative: Arctic and Northern Policy Framework
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
Total federal funding allocated: $483,044,429
2022–23 planned spending: $17,899,295
2022–23 actual spending: $28,586,595
| Departments | Performance indicators | Targets | Date to achieve targets | 2022–23 actual results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIRNAC | Community well-being as a result of an increase in access to post-secondary education opportunities in the North and Arctic | Increase Community Well-Being Index to 72 (2016 baseline: 67) | 2029 | Not applicable |
| GAC | Indicator 1: Level of well-being of the communities in the Canadian territories (based on the Community Well-Being Index Score) | An increase in the score for each of these communities (2016 baseline: Inuit communities 60.7, First Nations communities 66.3, Non-Indigenous communities 81.4) | 2024 | Not applicable |
| Indicator 2: Equitability of the score of the well-being of the communities in the Canadian territories (based on the Community Well-Being Index Score) | A decrease in the difference between the scores in these communities (2016 baseline: Inuit communities 60.7, First Nations communities 66.3, Non-Indigenous communities 81.4) | 2024 | Not applicable | |
| TC | Percentage of projects funded by the NTCF that align with and address the key priorities of the ANPF: to strengthen infrastructure that closes gaps with other regions in Canada | 100% | 2027 | 100% of projects funded by the NTCF align with and address the key priorities of the ANPF |
Theme horizontal initiative activities
Theme 1 details
Name of theme: Canadian Arctic and Northern Indigenous Peoples are resilient and healthy
Total federal theme funding allocated: $21,585,715
2022–23 federal theme planned spending: $5,875,000
2022–23 federal theme actual spending: $6,165,087
| Theme outcomes | Theme performance indicators |
Theme targets |
Date to achieve theme targets |
2022–23 actual results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Indigenous Peoples have achieved post-education level comparable to other Canadians | Difference between the percentage of northern / Indigenous adults (aged 25 to 64) with a post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree and the percentage of other Canadian adults (aged 25 to 64) with a post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree | Will be developed based on the 2021 Census* | Will be developed based on the 2021 Census* | Not applicable |
| Increased availability of post-secondary education in Canada's 3 territories | Number of students registered in post-secondary education programs in the territories | 3963 (7% increase in 5-year average enrollment from 2018–19) | March 2026 | Not applicable |
| Increased contributions to international Arctic research, discussions, and events by northern Canadians, including Indigenous Peoples, women and youth | Number of Canadians (men/women, Indigenous, youth) participating in international Arctic research, discussions and events | 120 Canadians | March 2025 | 357 in 2022–23 (401 since 2021–22) |
| * 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 in 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 the 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
2022–23 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $0
2022–23 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $0
| 2022–23 horizontal initiative activity expected results | 2022–23 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators | 2022–23 horizontal initiative activity targets | Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets | 2022–23 actual results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent advice from a youth perspective on closing gaps (North/South, Indigenous/Non-Indigenous) in post-secondary education attainment in the North | A final report containing a set of recommendations | The independent Task Force on Northern Post-Secondary Education released the final report on March 31, 2022 with a set of 37 Calls to Action | March 2022 | Not applicable |
Link to the 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
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $8,000,000
2022–23 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $3,000,000
2022–23 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $3,000,000
| 2022–23 horizontal initiative activity expected results | 2022–23 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators | 2022–23 horizontal initiative activity targets | Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets | 2022–23 actual results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enhanced research capacity for Aurora College as it transitions to a polytechnic university | Percentage completion of the Western Arctic Research Centre's infrastructure upgrades. | 100% | September 2023 | Not applicable |
| Successful completion of the Research Services Team Pilot | Pilot is completed | Not applicable | Not applicable | |
| Engagement is diverse and reflective of the territorial population, leading to the Implementation of an Equity, Diversity and Inclusiveness Plan including updates to the Aurora College Traditional Knowledge Policy | Percentage of self-identified Indigenous students registered at Aurora College | 60% | March 2023 | Not applicable* |
| Percentage of self-identified Indigenous employees working at Aurora College | 40% | March 2023 | Not applicable* | |
| Percentage of registered students self-declared as residents of NWT | 80% | March 2023 | Not applicable* | |
| * Results for this indicator will be available next fiscal year to align with Aurora College's reporting cycle. | ||||
Global Affairs Canada
Link to the 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
2022–23 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $1,525,000
2022–23 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $1,731,571
| 2022–23 horizontal initiative activity expected results | 2022–23 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators | 2022–23 horizontal initiative activity targets | Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets | 2022–23 actual results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enhanced access for Canadian Arctic and northern youth to participate in international Arctic policy and programming | Number of Canadian Arctic and northern youth (men/women, Indigenous) provided with support to participate in international Arctic policy and programming | 315 youth over 5 years | March 2026 | 345 (cumulative data since 2021–22) |
| 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, 2023 | 95.5% | |
| 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, 2023 | 100% |
Link to the 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
2022–23 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $1,350,000
2022–23 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $1,433,516
| 2022–23 horizontal initiative activity expected results | 2022–23 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators | 2022–23 horizontal initiative activity targets | Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets | 2022–23 actual results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Increased participation of northern Canadians, including Indigenous Peoples, with UArctic education and research programs | Number of Canadian institutions, students (men/women), and communities participating in knowledge exchange related to Arctic human, social, economic development and environmental protection | 25-50 over 5 years (institutions: 5-10; students: 15–30; communities: 5–10) | March 2026 | 19 Canadian institutions, 152 individuals (including Indigenous people), and 4 communities |
| 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 | 100% were satisfied and very satisfied |
Theme 2 details
Name of theme: Knowledge and understanding guides decision making
Total federal theme funding allocated: $12,970,000
2022–23 federal theme planned spending: $3,402,237
2022–23 federal theme actual spending: $3,402,237
| Theme outcomes | Theme performance indicators | Theme targets | Date to achieve theme targets | 2022–23 actual results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indigenous-based knowledge is increased through supported scientific and innovative research | Number of citations as a proportion of publications written by a Dechinta Centre affiliated researcher | To be determined once the baseline is established* | To be determined once the baseline is established* | Not applicable |
| * The Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning is developing an Evaluation Framework, which proposes to report on a variety of qualitative and quantitative indicators on an annual basis. This Framework, once finalized, will be used to revise the initial performance indicator. | ||||
Theme 2 horizontal initiative activities
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Link to the 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
2022–23 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $3,402,237
2022–23 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $3,402,237
| 2022–23 horizontal initiative activity expected results | 2022–23 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators | 2022–23 horizontal initiative activity targets | Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets | 2022–23 actual results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indigenous-based knowledge is increased through supported scientific and innovative research | Number of citations as a proportion of publications written by a Dechinta Centre affiliated researcher | To be determined | To be determined | Not applicable |
Theme 3 details
Name of theme: Strengthened infrastructure that closes gaps with other regions of Canada
Total federal theme funding allocated: $426,000,000
2022–23 federal theme planned spending: $3,397,021
2022–23 federal theme actual spending: $14,895,966
| Theme outcomes | Theme performance indicators | Theme targets | Date to achieve theme targets | 2022–23 actual results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closing the gaps in availability of post-secondary education infrastructure, with focus on science (CIRNAC) | Percent increase in the enrollment of students in science-based programs at Yukon University | 50% | March 2030 | Not applicable |
| Provide a strategic departmental approach which supports a strong Arctic and northern transportation system, and bolsters social and economic opportunities in the North (TC) | Provide priorities that support northern social and economic opportunities through the work of the ATPF to be considered for each northern-specific NTCF call for proposals | Provide list of priorities in preparation for the next NTCF Arctic and northern call for proposals planned for 2023–24 | March 31, 2023 | TC did not launch a new Arctic and North call for proposals. The program focus was on supply chain fluidity and digitalization.* |
| Invest in trade corridors to address the transportation needs of the Arctic and North, including safety and socio-economic development (TC) | 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 | Not applicable |
| 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 | Not applicable |
| * The current priorities in support of economic opportunities through the work of the ATPF are accessing critical minerals and strengthening the northern transportation system through the construction of all-weather roads to provide redundancies (as many communities rely on only one mode of transportation year-round) and to improve the resilience of the northern supply chain and support socio-economic opportunities for Northerners. | ||||
Theme 3 horizontal initiative activities
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Link to the 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
2022–23 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $2,022,200
2022–23 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $2,022,200
| 2022–23 horizontal initiative activity expected results | 2022–23 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators | 2022–23 horizontal initiative activity targets | Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets | 2022–23 actual results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon College transition to a university is supported | A fully functional and ready to use science building at Yukon University | Science building is commissioned | 2024 | Not applicable |
Transport Canada
Link to the 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
2022–23 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $1,374,821
2022–23 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $12,873,766
| 2022–23 horizontal initiative activity expected results | 2022–23 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators | 2022–23 horizontal initiative activity targets | Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets | 2022–23 actual results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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, 2023 | TC co-funded a northern drone capacity building project in the territories, delivered by Spexi* |
| 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 | Not applicable |
| * The project built the technical, regulatory, and operational knowledge of drones amongst the 3 territorial governments based in Whitehorse (Yukon), Yellowknife (North West Territories), and Iqaluit (Nunavut). This helped address gaps highlighted by the territorial governments regarding insufficient drone capacity to inspect infrastructure for weaknesses or issues caused by climate change. | ||||
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
2022–23 federal theme planned spending: $5,225,037
2022–23 federal theme actual spending: $4,123,305
| Theme outcomes | Theme performance indicators | Theme targets | Date to achieve theme targets | 2022–23 actual results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Increased contribution in international Arctic decision making by northern Canadians, including Indigenous Peoples, women and youth | Number of times northern Canadians were supported through GALI to participate in international Arctic decision-making forums that addressed issues of importance to the Canadian Arctic and northern communities (to be disaggregated by type of meeting) | Northern Canadians will be supported to participate in more than 50 meetings per year | March 31, 2023 | 40 meetings (less meetings took place due to the pause of the Arctic Council) |
| Number out of total of international Arctic forums where Canadians (men/women, government, permanent participants, youth, Indigenous) are playing a leadership role | 25% increase (1 per year) in the number of international forums where Canadians are playing a leadership role | March 31, 2023 | 400% increase (Canadians participated in more than 20 different international fora in leadership roles. The baseline data is 5 fora.) | |
| Enhanced Canadian engagement in strengthening international Arctic forums, including at the Arctic Council in areas of human, social, economic development and environmental protection | Number of times northern Canadians are presenting inputs or positions that are used or adopted in Arctic Council decisions | To be determined | March 31, 2026 | Not applicable (A new indicator will need to be identified by March 2024) |
Theme 4 horizontal initiative activities
Global Affairs Canada
Link to the 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
2022–23 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $1,300,000
2022–23 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $936,604
| 2022–23 horizontal initiative activity expected results | 2022–23 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators | 2022–23 horizontal initiative activity targets | Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets | 2022–23 actual results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Increased capacity for Canada to contribute to the Arctic Council's initiatives that benefit our North | Number out of total of Arctic Council initiatives led or co-led by Canada | 8 projects every year (40 projects over 5 years) | March 31, 2023 | 6 projects were funded by GALI (2 of these included 7 sub-projects) |
| 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, 2023 | 4 projects out of 6 included issues of priority for Indigenous Peoples (the 2 other projects were more administrative in nature)* | |
| * As this is the first time reporting on this indicator, it cannot be determine if there is a 20% increase. In 2022–23, 80% of projects advanced GBA Plus. | ||||
Link to the 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
2022–23 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $1,600,000
2022–23 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $418,274
| 2022–23 horizontal initiative activity expected results | 2022–23 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators | 2022–23 horizontal initiative activity targets | Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets | 2022–23 actual results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Increased capacity for Canada to advance the work of the Arctic Council's Sustainable Development Working Group (SDWG) | Number out of total of SDWG initiatives led or co-led by Canada that advance domestic interests | 100% of Canada led or co-led initiatives advance domestic interests | March 31, 2023 | Delays were encountered with the Artic Council pause |
| Proportion out of total SDWG projects that advance GBA Plus, including issues of priority for Indigenous Peoples | 20% increase every 2 years in the proportion of SDWG projects that advance GBA Plus, including issues of priority for Indigenous Peoples | March 31, 2023 | Delays were encountered with the Artic Council pause |
Link to the 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
2022–23 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $2,215,037
2022–23 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $2,521,126
| 2022–23 horizontal initiative activity expected results | 2022–23 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators | 2022–23 horizontal initiative activity targets | Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets | 2022–23 actual results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enhanced capacity of the Canada-based Indigenous Permanent Participants to engage in Arctic foreign policy and programming | Frequency of meetings (out of total they attended) at which and instances when Canada-based Permanent Participants advocate their positions at the Arctic Council, Working Groups and Senior Arctic Officials meetings | Inuit Circumpolar Council: at least 15 per year | March 31, 2023 | 7 (due to the Arctic Council pause) |
| Arctic Athabaskan Council: at least 6 per year | March 31, 2023 | 6 | ||
| Gwitch'in Council International: at least 10 per year | March 31, 2023 | 5 (due to the Arctic Council pause) | ||
| 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 meetings in total per year (each calculating the meetings they attended) | March 31, 2023 | 88 international Arctic policy meetings attended |
Link to the 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
2022–23 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $110,000
2022–23 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $247,301
| 2022–23 horizontal initiative activity expected results | 2022–23 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators | 2022–23 horizontal initiative activity targets | Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets | 2022–23 actual results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Increased GAC capacity for communication and advocacy, including Canadian missions abroad, on Canada's international Arctic policy to domestic and international audiences | Percentage of communication products and events where GBA Plus and issues of priority for Indigenous Peoples are discussed | 95% of communication products and events include GBA Plus and/or issues of priority for Indigenous Peoples | March 31, 2023 | No information was tracked for this indicator at this time. The indicator was updated in 2023–24 to provide results of better value to track the outcome. |
| Impressions on the social media and web channels | 100,000 over 5 years | March 31, 2026 | No information was tracked for this indicator at this time. The indicator was updated in 2023–24 to provide results of better value to track the outcome. |
Total spending, all themes
| Themes | Total federal funding allocated | 2022–23 total federal planned spending | 2022–23 total federal actual spending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theme 1: Canadian Arctic and northern Indigenous Peoples are resilient and healthy (CIRNAC, GAC) | $21,585,715 | $5,875,000 | $6,165,087 |
| Theme 2: Knowledge and understanding guides decision making (CIRNAC) | $12,970,000 | $3,402,237 | $3,402,237 |
| Theme 3: Strengthened infrastructure that closes gaps with other regions of Canada (CIRNAC, TC) | $426,000,000 | $3,397,021 | $14,895,966 |
| Theme 4: An international rules-based order in the Arctic that responds effectively to new challenges and opportunities (GAC) | $22,458,368 | $5,225,037 | $4,123,305 |
| Total, all themes | $483,014,083 | $17,899,295 | $28,586,595 |