2021-22 Gender-based analysis plus

Institutional GBA+ Capacity

In 2020-21, CanNor implemented the first stage of the Agency's GBA+ Action Plan which recommends all employees to complete an introductory GBA+ course. In 2021-22, CanNor will begin implementing the second stage of the Action Plan, which involves developing a range of internal GBA+ tools and resources tailored to the Agency's functional areas.

The GBA+ Champion and officer will continue to support GBA+ initiatives across the Agency, working with the broader GBA+ community in the Government of Canada to share best practices.

Currently, all performance indicator data is stored in CanNor's internal reporting and tracking systems. In 2019-20, CanNor developed an internal data strategy to support and guide the work surrounding the collection, storage and maintenance of data, including GBA+ data, across the Agency. This includes developing standardized reporting tools and guidance/training for officers to ensure consistent and accurate application. In 2021-22, CanNor will continue to work towards a data management solution that ensures data can be easily managed, manipulated and shared.

Highlights of GBA+ Results by Program

Business Development Business Development programming supports the growth and expansion of northern businesses, including small and medium enterprises. Business Development programming directly supports CanNor's mandate commitment to facilitate people and communities participation in the territorial economies.

In 2021-22, CanNor will continue to collect GBA+ data through results indicators tied to the Departmental Results Framework, specifically the labour force participation rate of women and Indigenous peoples in the Territories.

CanNor also collects GBA+ data through performance indicators of the following business development programs:
  • Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement of the North (IDEANorth)
  • Northern Aboriginal Economic Opportunities Program – Entrepreneurship and Business Development (NAEOP – EBD)
  • Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (WES)
  • Economic Development Initiative (EDI)
Examples of the GBA+ performance indicators include:
  • Percentage of SMEs majority-owned by women, Indigenous peoples, and youth.
  • Number of projects financed for women entrepreneurs in territories.
  • Percentage of projects funded that support underrepresented groups.
Business Development programming directly supports the Gender Results Framework, specifically the economic participation and prosperity pillar and indirectly supports the poverty reduction, health and well-being pillar.
Community Development Community Development programming provides community-level investments in infrastructure and to organizations, as well as individual-level investments in skills and capacity development. Community Development programming helps create the conditions for a sustainable, diversified and innovative economy in the territories. In 2021-22, CanNor will continue to collect GBA+ data through results indicators tied to the Departmental Results Framework, specifically the amount leveraged per dollar invested in community projects in the territories. Given the high proportion of Indigenous peoples in the three territories (Nunavut 86%, NWT 51% and Yukon 23%), investing in communities directly supports Indigenous peoples in the North.

CanNor also collects GBA+ data through performance indicators of the following community development programs:
  • Northern Aboriginal Economic Opportunities Program – Communities Readiness Opportunities Program (NAEOP – CROP)
  • Northern Adult Basic Education Program (NABEP)
  • Northern Isolated Communities Initiative (NICI) Fund
  • Pilimmaksaivik (Federal Centre of Excellence for Inuit Employment in Nunavut)
Examples of the GBA+ performance indicators include:
  • Increase in proportion of females and Indigenous peoples, enrolled in an adult basic education program who successfully completed the program.
  • Number of Nunavut Inuit enrolled in the Inuit Learning And Development Program or other Inuit pre-employment programs, per year.
  • Number of direct Indigenous jobs (full-time year of employment) created, maintained or expanded as a result of NAEOP funding.
Community Development programming directly supports the Gender Results Framework, specifically the education and skills development; the economic participation and prosperity pillars and the poverty reduction, health and well-being pillars.
Policy and Advocacy CanNor works with other federal departments and agencies to better understand the GBA+ environment in the territories and advance federal objectives. CanNor also works internally to incorporate GBA+ into our program design and delivery, and internal services. CanNor's GBA+ Strategy serves as a guide with key action items for each stage.

In 2021-22, CanNor will begin implementing the second stage of the Action Plan, which involves developing a range of internal GBA+ tools and resources tailored to the Agency's functional areas. Key activities include consulting with other Government of Canada departments (Statistics Canada, Women and Gender Equality Canada) to gather information and leverage insights, as well as develop in-house GBA+ materials.

In 2021-22, CanNor will also continue to work with other Government of Canada departments and agencies to share northern-based knowledge and expertise that will enhance the effectiveness of federal policy initiatives for the territories. Given CanNor's mandate and the region the Agency's serves, the experiences and realities of Indigenous peoples in the North are integral to CanNor's advocacy role within the Government of Canada.
Northern Projects Management The Northern Projects Management Office (NPMO) was established to improve the environmental review process for proposed major resource and infrastructure projects in Canada's territories. In 2020-21, CanNor developed new GBA+ performance indicators for NPMO. The baselines for these indicators will also be established in 2020-21 and will be reported on an annual basis.

NPMO directly supports the Gender Results Framework, specifically the economic participation and prosperity pillar. The NPMO plays a convener role, bringing industry, governments and Indigenous communities together to discuss and share project information, as well identify and resolves issues to ensure major projects move through the regulatory process seamlessly. Major resource development and infrastructure projects create jobs in rural and remote communities, and also facilitates economic activity in supporting industries. Major resource projects provide these communities with an immediate influx of economic opportunities and increases in individual income.

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