2019–2020 Departmental Plan: Gender-based analysis plus

The Agency is required to conduct a gender based analysis (GBA+) on proposals that go to Cabinet (it is part of the Memorandum to Cabinet development process). As such the Agency carries out a GBA+ on any of the projects that require a Governor-in-Council decision as to whether the significant adverse environmental effects are justified in the circumstances. The Agency’s Policy Sector is the office of primary interest on the GBA+ work conducted in the context of supporting Memoranda to Cabinet.

The scope of ongoing CEAA 2012 assessments for Port Authority projects has been expanded to include analysis of socio-economic impacts, which encompasses gender-based analysis plus.

In addition, Bill C-69 proposes impact assessments based on the principle of sustainability, which includes the consistent use of gender-based analysis plus in assessments.