Departmental Results Report 2020 to 2021, supplementary tables: Department of Environment, chapter 3

Gender-based analysis plus (GBA+)

Section 1: Institutional GBA+ Capacity

To ensure that Gender-based Analysis plus (GBA+) is integrated in the Department’s decision-making processes, the Department has a GBA+ Centre of Expertise (CoE) which resides in its Strategic Policy Branch. The Assistant Deputy Minister of this branch is the Department’s GBA+ Champion, while the Director General of Strategic Policy manages the day-to-day operation of the CoE. The CoE is staffed by two dedicated FTEs (one analyst and one senior analyst) who report to a Director. The CoE provides support to the department, including:

The GBA+ Branch Advisory Network aims to strengthen GBA+ capacity throughout the Department by facilitating the sharing of information, best practices and resources. The network consists of approximately 25 members from across the Department.

Additional specific activities for 2020-21 included the development of:

These resources helped advance the integration of GBA+ across all departmental activities to support evidence-based decision-making and to continue to build a culture of inclusiveness.

In addition, GBA+ activities fed into the Department’s Working Group on Diversity and Inclusion, supported by two ADM Co-Champions.

Section 2: Gender and Diversity Impacts, by program

Core Responsibility: Taking Action on Clean Growth and Climate Change

Program: Clean Growth and Climate Change Mitigation

Target population

All Canadians

Key impacts – other
Supplementary information sources
GBA+ data collection plan

Disaggregated data, broken down by gender, age, race, ethnicity, and income were collected to understand how certain groups may be disproportionately impacted, and to determine strategies to mitigate impacts. The 2020 Climate Action and Awareness Fund community-based climate action intake included a GBA+ question in the project application for reporting and assessment purposes. The question was asked in the context of communities the proposals were intended to target. Applicants were asked if the community included any of the following groups: LGBTQ2+; Living with disabilities; Low-income; New Canadians; Rural or remote communities; Small to medium sized businesses (fewer than 500 employees); Visible minorities; or Youth (ages 15 to 30). If the community included any of those groups, the applicant was asked to explain how the groups identified were going to be included. This information was reviewed during assessment and is available to be reported on. It may also help inform future program design.

Program: Climate Change Adaptation

Target population

All Canadians

Distribution of benefits
Key impacts: other

Supplementary information sources: N/A

GBA+ data collection plan

Nothing to report for 2020-21.

Program: International Climate Change Action

Target population

All Canadians

Distribution of benefits
Key impacts: other
Supplementary information sources
GBA+ data collection plan

Nothing to report for 2020-21.

Core Responsibility: Preventing & Managing Pollution

Program: Air Quality

Target population

All Canadians

Key impacts: statistics Observed results Data source Comment
1.39 million sensitive individuals reached by Air Quality Health Index (AQHI risk) communications

The Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) program is designed to provide all Canadians with information on how to protect their health against air pollution.

This index pays particular attention to people who are sensitive to air pollution and provides them with advice on how to protect their health during air quality levels associated with low, moderate, high and very high health risks.

Health messages are customized to each category for both the general population and the ‘at risk’ population.

  • AQHI
  • Public opinion research
  • Information from AQHI partners
  • EC Alert-me
  • WeatherCan App
  • AQHI App
  • ECCC Weather Office

Individuals ‘at risk’ are Canadians that self-identify in the 2017 survey as being either: 65 years of age or older, under 12 years of age, have heart of lung disease or are active outdoors.

A recent study in 2019 from Health Canada estimates at least 66% of Canadians fall into the sensitive category.

Key impacts: other
Supplementary information sources
GBA+ data collection plan

Nothing to report for 2020-21.

Program: Community Eco-Action

Target population

All Canadians

Key impacts: Statistics Observed results Data source Comment
# of Projects that engage Indigenous peoples
(EcoAction Program)
25 projects or 46% of total projects funded are engaging Indigenous peoples ECCC’s program indicator data source In 2020-21, 54 EcoAction projects were funded
# of Projects that engage Youth (up to 24 years of age)
(EcoAction Program)
23 projects or 43% of total projects funded are engaging Youth ECCC’s program indicator data source In 2020-21, 54 EcoAction projects were funded
# of Projects north of 50°N
(EcoAction and EDF Programs)
8 EcoAction projects or 15% of total projects are located in Northern Canada ECCC’s program indicator data source 8 EcoAction projects or 15% of total projects are located in Northern Canada
# of Projects aimed at improving understanding of climate change for Kindergarten to Grade 12
(Environmental Damages Fund Program)
10 projects ECCC’s program indicator data source These projects will involve work with youth (Kindergarten to Grade 12) to teach them how their daily actions collectively make a meaningful contribution to the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and help address climate change.
Key impacts: other
Supplementary information sources

N/A

GBA+ data collection plan

The EcoAction Community Funding Program collects data related to applications submitted by, or funds allocated to, Indigenous organizations. Additionally, all applicants are encouraged to identify in their application if the project will engage one or more of Departmental Priority Groups: Indigenous peoples, Youth and Small Businesses. Statistics for applications submitted by Indigenous Organizations and applications that will engage Indigenous peoples are collected annually.

Program: Compliance Promotion and Enforcement – Pollution

Target population

All Canadians

Key impacts: other

Supplementary information sources: N/A

GBA+ data collection plan

When conducting enforcement, ECCC does not propose to gather information on specific groups of Canadians given concerns about profiling. That said, all ECCC enforcement officers are required to record detailed information with respect to inspections, investigations, and enforcement action in ECCC’s database, which exists strictly for this purpose.

Program: Substances and Waste Management

Target population

All Canadians

Key impacts: other
Supplementary information sources

There are multiple sources of scientific information used to assess the risks posed for vulnerable groups. One such example is the screening assessment for Talc, which characterizes the risk of exposure on various occupational groups and analyzes the impacts of its different properties on these occupational groups.

GBA+ data collection plan

ECCC does not collect data on the impact posed to humans by chemicals and other substances in the environment. This is the mandate of our partner department and will be more appropriately reported in the Departmental Results Report of Health Canada.

Program: Water Quality and Ecosystems Partnerships

Target population

All Canadians

Key impacts: other
Supplementary information sources
GBA+ data collection plan

None to report for 2020-21.

Core Responsibility: Conserving Nature

Program: Biodiversity Policy and Partnerships

Target population

All Canadians

Distribution of benefits
Key impacts: other
Supplementary information sources

While it is not a means of analyzing the GBA+ impact of the program, information from Statistics Canada’s Household and the Environment Survey will provide context on individuals and organizations engaged in conservation activities and the extent to which they are representative of the Canadian population.

GBA+ data collection plan

To report on the Departmental Results Framework, ECCC administers an annual survey to Indigenous peoples that ECCC has engaged on conservation to determine whether the engagement was considered to be meaningful. The survey results enable the Department to track progress on the Departmental Result, “Indigenous peoples are engaged in conservation,” and provides critical information to guide engagement planning under the Conserving Nature core responsibility and by the Department, more generally.

Program: Compliance Promotion and Enforcement – Wildlife

Target population

All Canadians

Key impacts: other
Supplementary information sources
GBA+ data collection plan

When conducting enforcement, ECCC does not propose to gather information on specific groups of Canadians given concerns about profiling. That said, all ECCC enforcement officers are required to record detailed information with respect to inspections, investigations, and enforcement action in ECCC’s database, which exists strictly for this purpose.

Program: Environmental Assessment

Target population

All Canadians

Distribution of benefits
Key impacts: other
Supplementary information sources

N/A

GBA+ data collection plan

Nothing to report for 2020-21.

Program: Habitat Conservation and Protection

Target population

All Canadians

Distribution of benefits
Key impacts: other
Supplementary information sources

N/A

GBA+ data collection plan

Program: Migratory Birds and other Wildlife

Target population

All Canadians

Distribution of benefits
Key impacts: other
Supplementary information sources

N/A

GBA+ data collection plan

Nothing to report for 2020-21.

Program: Species at Risk

Target population

All Canadians

Distribution of benefits
Key impacts: other
Supplementary information sources

N/A

GBA+ data collection plan

Nothing to report for 2020-21.

Core Responsibility: Predicting Weather and Environmental Conditions

Program: Hydrological Services

Target population

All Canadians

Distribution of benefits
Key impacts: other

Natural disasters in Canada, including water-related disasters such as floods and droughts, have significant psycho-social impacts, especially on those citizens who lack sufficient social infrastructure or those who were vulnerable prior to the event, such as citizens living near a body of water or within a floodplain, which would put them at risk of flooding. Hydrometric data are essential information to be used by flood forecasting agencies (provincial and territorial). The flood forecasts are then used by emergency management agencies to help protect lives and properties.

Supplementary information sources
GBA+ data collection plan

Nothing to report for 2020-21.

Program: Weather and Environmental Observations, Forecasts and Warnings

Target population

All Canadians

Distribution of benefits
Key impacts: other
Supplementary information sources
GBA+ data collection plan

ECCC will explore the development of a GBA+ Data Collection Plan for existing weather services programs, and a GBA+ Data Collection Plan will be established for future new services.

Internal Services

Target population

N/A

Key impacts: other

Evaluation
Procurement
Workplace adaptation
Human resources

Supplementary information sources

N/A

GBA+ data collection plan

Human resources

Human Resources collects various demographic information on employees that are sensitive and protected. Some notable actions are being taken to develop data collection for 2020-21 such as:

Various barriers were linked to data collection such as the protection by the Code of Confidentiality, access to technology access and timing related to the COVID-19 situation.

Section 3: Program links to Gender Results Framework

Core Responsibility: Taking Action on Clean Growth and Climate Change
Program Education and skills development Economic participation and prosperity Leadership and democratic participation Gender-based violence and access to justice Poverty reduction, health and well-being Gender equality around the world
Clean Growth and Climate Change Mitigation - - - - Yes -
Climate Change Adaptation - Yes - Yes Yes -
International Climate Change Action Yes Yes - - Yes Yes
Core Responsibility: Preventing & Managing Pollution
Program Education and skills development Economic participation and prosperity Leadership and democratic participation Gender-based violence and access to justice Poverty reduction, health and well-being Gender equality around the world
Air Quality - - - - Yes -
Community Eco-Action - Yes - - - -
Compliance Promotion and Enforcement – Pollution Yes Yes - - - -
Substances and Waste Management - - - - Yes -
Water Quality and Ecosystems Partnerships Yes - - - Yes -
Core Responsibility: Conserving Nature
Program Education and skills development Economic participation and prosperity Leadership and democratic participation Gender-based violence and access to justice Poverty reduction, health and well-being Gender equality around the world
Biodiversity Policy and Partnerships Yes - Yes - - -
Compliance Promotion and Enforcement - Wildlife - - Yes - - -
Environmental Assessment - - - - Yes -
Habitat Conservation and Protection Yes Yes Yes - - -
Migratory Birds and other Wildlife - Yes - - - -
Species at Risk - Yes - - - Yes
Core Responsibility: Predicting Weather and Environmental Conditions
Program Education and skills development Economic participation and prosperity Leadership and democratic participation Gender-based violence and access to justice Poverty reduction, health and well-being Gender equality around the world
Hydrological Services Yes Yes - - Yes -
Weather and Environmental Observations, Forecasts and Warnings Yes Yes - - Yes -
Core Responsibility: Internal Services
Program Education and skills development Economic participation and prosperity Leadership and democratic participation Gender-based violence and access to justice Poverty reduction, health and well-being Gender equality around the world
Internal Services - Yes Yes Yes - -

Section 4: Program links to Quality of Life Framework

Core Responsibility: Taking Action on Clean Growth and Climate Change
Program Prosperity Health Environment Society Good governance
Clean Growth and Climate Change Mitigation - - Yes Yes Yes
Climate Change Adaptation Yes Yes Yes - Yes
International Climate Change Action Yes Yes Yes Yes -
Core Responsibility: Preventing & Managing Pollution
Program Prosperity Health Environment Society Good governance
Air Quality - Yes Yes - -
Community Eco-Action Yes Yes Yes - -
Compliance Promotion and Enforcement – Pollution Yes Yes Yes - -
Substances and Waste Management - - Yes - -
Water Quality and Ecosystems Partnerships Yes Yes Yes - -
Core Responsibility: Conserving Nature
Program Prosperity Health Environment Society Good governance
Biodiversity Policy and Partnerships - - Yes Yes Yes
Compliance Promotion and Enforcement - Wildlife Yes Yes Yes - -
Environmental Assessment - - Yes - -
Habitat Conservation and Protection Yes Yes Yes Yes -
Migratory Birds and other Wildlife - - Yes - -
Species at Risk - - Yes - -
Core Responsibility: Predicting Weather and Environmental Conditions
Program Prosperity Health Environment Society Good governance
Hydrological Services Yes Yes Yes Yes -
Weather and Environmental Observations, Forecasts and Warnings Yes Yes Yes Yes -
Core Responsibility: Internal Services
Program Prosperity Health Environment Society Good governance
Internal Services Yes - Yes Yes Yes

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