National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence expected results framework

This expected results framework will be reviewed annually.

The following are the ultimate outcomes for the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence (GBV)^{Footnote 1} . They represent the objectives of the Action Plan overall. Both Federal, Provincial and Territorial initiative-level expected results frameworks are aligned with said outcomes.

National Action Plan to End GBV
Shared Ultimate Outcomes:
1. Those impacted by GBV experience improved health, economic, social, and justice outcomes
2. Gender-based violence is reduced

Provincial-Territorial Activities

Initiative-Level Performance Measurement Frameworks

Federal GBV Strategy

Initiative-Level Performance Measurement Frameworks

The following expected results framework is supported by provincial and territorial Implementation Plans. Where appropriate and feasible, Provincial and Territorial partners will collect disaggregated data to allow for the reporting of results across diverse populations. WAGE will report on annual national progress toward the National Action Plan to End GBV’s objectives as well as the outcomes outlined below, in partnership with Provinces and Territories. Annual reports will focus on the collective contribution of Provincial and Territorial partners, as well as Federal actions. The goal of this expected results framework is to track progress towards the goals^{Footnote 2} of the National Action Plan to End GBV from a national perspective. This framework meets the commitment made by Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers in the National Action Plan to End GBV to develop a more fulsome expected results framework to monitor outcomes and impacts of initiatives.

Note that historically, incidences of gender-based violence were vastly underreported. Therefore, if the activities of the National Action Plan to End GBV are successful, there may be a temporary increase in the numbers reported through many of the indicators listed below, as victim/survivor confidence in the policing and judicial systems increases, as well as the availability of supports for those at risk of or experiencing GBV.

Annual outputs

The annual outputs report the national annual work on implementing initiatives under the National Action Plan to End GBV.

Table 1: Annual outputs for Programs, resources, supports and partnerships
Output	Performance indicator	Data source	Responsibility	Baseline	Target
O1 Programs, resources, supports, partnerships	[PI 1] # of resources delivered^Footnote3	Annual Report	Provinces and Territories	The baseline will be set in September 2024, following the first round of progress reporting.	The target will be set once the baseline has been established.
O1 Programs, resources, supports, partnerships	[PI 2] # of partnerships established, by partner type^Footnote4	Annual Report	Provinces and Territories	The baseline will be set in September 2024, following the first round of progress reporting.	The target will be set once the baseline has been established.

Short-term outcomes

The short-term outcomes monitor the extent to which initiatives through the National Action Plan to End GBV are reaching their intended audiences.

Table 2: Short-term outcomes
Outcome	Performance Indicator	Data Source	Responsibility	Baseline	Target
[ER 1] Intended audiences^Footnote5 have access to resources, programs, and supports	[PI 1.1] # of individuals accessing^Footnote6 resources, programs, and supports provided by PT funding.	Annual Report	Provinces and Territories	The baseline will be set in September 2024, following the first round of progress reporting.	The target will be set once the baseline has been established.
[ER 2] Indigenous people have access to culturally relevant resources, programs and supports	[PI 2.1] % of projects serving Indigenous partners that reported delivering resources, programs and supports that were culturally appropriate. [PI 2.2] % of projects funded through the NAP to End GBV that are Indigenous led.	Annual Report	Provinces and Territories	The baseline will be set in September 2024, following the first round of progress reporting.	The target will be set once the baseline has been established.

Medium-term outcomes

These outcomes monitor how the initiatives funded through the National Action Plan to End GBV are able to change perceptions and understanding over time, and whether intended audiences are applying what they learn from funded activities.

“GBV-related knowledge/awareness” is a broad category of knowledge and skills that can be used to prevent GBV, support people impacted or at risk of experiencing GBV, or help victims/survivors of GBV recover. Examples of GBV-related knowledge/awareness include:

Pillar 1 – addressing gaps in awareness related to GBV programs and services in communities.

Pillar 2 – Promote population-specific and evidence-informed public awareness campaigns to prevent GBV.

Pillar 4 – Invest and partner with Indigenous-led organizations and communities to develop public education, create awareness and increase public and government accountability to address systemic racism and discrimination experienced by Indigenous Peoples, highlighting the significant contributions of Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQIA+ people.

Pillar 5 – supporting awareness and programs to change social norms and attitudes to strengthen equity and considering the unique experiences and needs of 2SLGBTQI+ people.

For more information on the pillars, please consult the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence.

Table 3: Medium-term outcomes
Outcome	Performance indicator	Data Source	Responsibility	Baseline	Target
[ER 3] Individuals have the mindset^Footnote7 to prevent and address GBV	[PI 3.1] % of individuals reporting agreement and/or disagreement with positive attitude and behaviour statements related to gender-based violence	Statistics Canada - Survey of Safety in Public and Private Spaces	Government of Canada	People who report sexual assault are almost always telling the truth (disagree): Women - 10% Men - 16% Violence between partners can be excused if people get so angry, they lose control (agree): Women - 6% Men - 9% It is understandable that someone will react violently if they suspect their partner of having an affair (agree): Women - 16% Men - 20% People have the right to check who their partner has been calling or texting at all times (agree): Women - 18% Men - 27%	People who report sexual assault are almost always telling the truth (disagree): Women - less than 10% Men - less than 16% Violence between partners can be excused if people get so angry, they lose control (agree): Women - less than 6% Men - less than 9% It is understandable that someone will react violently if they suspect their partner of having an affair (agree): Women - less than 16% Men - less than 20% People have the right to check who their partner has been calling or texting at all times (agree): Women - less than 18% Men - less than 27%
	[PI 3.2] % of individuals that experienced GBV through physical or sexual violence in the past 12 months, who were made to feel that they were to blame for the incident by victim services	Statistics Canada - Survey of Safety in Public and Private Spaces	Government of Canada	Intimate Partner: Female - 4.3% Male - N/A Non-Intimate Partner: Female - 8.3% Male - N/A	Intimate Partner: Female - less than 4% Male - N/A Non-Intimate Partner: Female - less than 8% Male - N/A
[ER 4] Intended audiences’ GBV-related awareness to prevent and address GBV is increased	[PI 4.1] % of stakeholders^Footnote8 reporting that their GBV-related awareness has increased as a result of new initiatives	Annual Report	Provinces and Territories	The baseline will be set in September 2024, following the first round of progress reporting.	The target will be set once the baseline has been established.
[ER 5] Indigenous partners have the capacity to prevent and address GBV.	[PI 5.1] % of Indigenous partners that reported an increase in capacity to prevent and address GBV.	Annual Report	Provinces and Territories	The baseline will be set in September 2024, following the first round of progress reporting.	The target will be set once the baseline has been established.

Shared long-term outcomes

Long-term outcomes have been developed to be able to monitor the impact that initiatives have had on people that have been impacted by or are at risk of experiencing GBV. Sources for the long-term indicators are at a population level.

Table 4: Shared long-term outcomes
Outcome	Performance indicator	Data Source	Responsibility	Baseline	Target
[ER 6] People impacted, or at risk of GBV, and their families are better supported	[PI 6.1] % of police-reported incidents of sexual violence, past 12 months	Statistics Canada - Uniform Crime Report (police-reported crime statistics)	Government of Canada	34,242 sexual assaults (level 1,2, and 3) 90 incidents per 100,000 population	1% decrease, year-over-year
	[PI 6.2] % of population aged 15 and over who self-reported being assaulted, in the past 12 months, who reported that they did not use any available services to get help because they felt unsupported, by type of assault (physical or sexual)	Statistics Canada - Survey of Safety in Public and Private Spaces	Government of Canada	Intimate Partner: Female - 14.8% Male - N/A Non-Intimate Partner: Female - 4.9% Male - 6.8%	Intimate Partner: Female: less than 10% Male: N/A Non-Intimate Partner: Female – less than 4% Male - less than 6%
	[PI 6.3] % of population aged 15 and over who self-reported violent victimization, in the past 12 months, who reported contacting or using any services to get help who had a positive outcome because of this contact	Statistics Canada - Survey of Safety in Public and Private Spaces	Government of Canada	Intimate partner: Women – 88.5% Men – N/A Non-intimate partner: Women - 85% Men – N/A	Intimate Partner: Women: greater than 90.0% Men: N/A Non-Intimate Partner Women: greater than 87.0% Men: N/A
[ER 7] Social and economic determinants that contribute to GBV are improved	[PI 7.1] % of workers in full-time jobs	Statistics Canada: Labour Force Survey	Government of Canada	Female - 75.4% Male - 87.6%	Annual progress towards parity between the Genders
	[PI 7.2] % of women employees, by occupation group	Statistics Canada: Labour Force Survey	Government of Canada	Occupational Classification Total, all occupations: Male - 52.5% Female - 47.5% Management occupations: Male - 64.6% Female - 35.4% Business, finance and administration occupations: Male - 32.3% Female - 67.7% Natural and applied sciences and related occupations: Male - 75.6% Female - 24.4%	Annual progress towards parity between the Genders
	[PI 7.3] rate of reported family violence	Uniform Crime Reporting Survey	Government of Canada	All victims – 273 per 100,000 population Female victims – 363 per 100,000 population Male victims – 183 per 100,000 population	Less than 270/100,000
	[PI 7.4] % of individuals living in households that are moderately or severely food-insecure	Statistics Canada: Canadian Community Health Survey	Government of Canada	Living arrangement Total, all living arrangements: Food secure - 87.3% Food insecure, marginal - 4.0% Female living alone: Food secure - 83.8% Food insecure, marginal - 4.1% Male living alone: Food secure - 83.3% Food insecure, marginal - 4.7% Couple no children: Food secure - 94.3% Food insecure, marginal - 2.3% Couple with child(ren) less than 18 years old: Food secure - 88.2% Food insecure, marginal - 4.4% Female lone parent with child(ren) less than 18 years old: Food secure - 66.9% Food insecure, marginal - 8.0% Male lone parent with child(ren) less than 18 years old: Food secure - 78.4% Food insecure, marginal 5.3% Other living arrangements: Food secure - 86.2% Food insecure, marginal - 4.5%	Period-to-period reduction in food insecurity
	[PI 7.5] % of the Canadian population in core housing need	Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation: Canadian Housing Survey	Government of Canada	Demographic Characteristic Total, all characteristics: Males - 9.8% Females - 11.4% Non-immigrants : Males - 8.4% Females - 9.7% Immigrants : Males - 14.6% Females - 16.6% Visible minority population : Males - 17.2% Females - 18.3% Aboriginal Identity: Males - 18.5% Females - 21.0% First Nations (North American Indian): Males - 21.7% Females - 24.5% Métis : Males - 12.8% Females - 15.4% Inuk (Inuit) : Males - 40.1% Females - 39.4%	Period-to-period decrease in % of population in core housing need

Ultimate outcomes

Ultimate outcomes are the highest level of change and monitor how the initiatives funded through the National Action Plan to End GBV contribute to a change in state, conditions or wellbeing of ultimate beneficiaries. The population-level indicators for the ultimate outcomes include those that were agreed to by the Federal, Provincial/Territorial Forum of Ministers responsible for the Status of Women and the remaining indicators reflect the breadth of outcomes identified in the results framework.

Table 5: Ultimate outcomes
Outcome	Performance indicator	Data Source	Responsibility	Baseline	Target
[ER 8] Gender-Based Violence is reduced	[PI 8.1] % of population aged 15 and over who self-reported experiencing intimate partner violence, past 12 months	Statistics Canada - Survey of Safety in Public and Private Spaces	Government of Canada	All genders - 11.8% Women - 12.1% Men - 11.4%	Less than 12%.
	[PI 8.2] # of victims of intimate partner homicides	Statistics Canada - Homicide Survey	Government of Canada	All Genders – 90 Female – 77 Male – 22	Year-on-year reduction of the number of victims
	[PI 8.3] % of population aged 15 and over who self-reported being sexually or physically assaulted, past 12 months	Statistics Canada - Survey of Safety in Public and Private Spaces	Government of Canada	All genders - 2.5% Women - 3.6% Men - 1.3%	Less than 3%
	[PI 8.4] % of population over 15 years of age who suffered psychological/ emotional abuse by a partner in the past 12 months	Statistics Canada - Survey of Safety in Public and Private Spaces	Government of Canada	Female: 11.9% Male: 11.2%	Less than 11%
[ER 9] Those impacted by GBV experience improved health, economic, social, and justice outcomes	[PI 9.1] % of intimate partner violence victims who report good, very good, or excellent health	Statistics Canada - Survey of Safety in Public and Private Spaces	Government of Canada	Female: 85.0% Male: 87.1%	Greater than 90%
	[PI 9.2] Debt-to-asset ratio, by family type	Statistics Canada: National Balance Sheet Accounts	Government of Canada	177.1 (Note: Debt to disposable income ratio)	Less than 175
	[PI 9.3] % of population aged 15 and over who experienced a sexual assault in the past 12 months and said they did not change their behaviour as a result	Statistics Canada - Survey of Safety in Public and Private Spaces	Government of Canada	Female: 31% Male: 29.4%	Period-on-period increase in the percentage of victims reporting no behaviour changes
	[PI 9.4] % of population over aged 15 who reported violent victimization to the police and who indicated that speaking to the police was worth their time and effort	Statistics Canada - Survey of Safety in Public and Private Spaces	Government of Canada	Intimate partner: Women: 64.1% Men: N/A Non-intimate partner: Women: 71.8% Men: 78.3%	Intimate Partner: Women: greater than 66.0% Men: N/A Non-Intimate Partner Women: greater than 73.0% Men: greater than 80.0%

Footnote 1

Gender-based violence is a priority for the Government of Québec, which has invested significant funds to end violence against women. However, although it supports the overall objectives of the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence, the Government of Québec cannot adhere to it because it intends to retain its full responsibility in this area on its territory. Through an agreement that respects its autonomy, the Government of Québec receives federal funding to support the programs, initiatives, and services to end gender-based violence that it puts in place based on the needs of its territory.

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Footnote 2

The goals of the NAP to End GBV are: 1) Engage all people in Canada in changing the social norms, attitudes and behaviours that contribute to gender-based violence; 2) Address the social and economic determinants that contribute to and perpetuate gender-based violence; 3) Ensure anyone facing gender-based violence has reliable and timely access to culturally appropriate and accessible protection and services; and 4) Improve the health, social, economic, and justice outcomes of those impacted by gender-based violence.

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Footnote 3

Resources are products, programs or services stemming from funded activities. Examples include but are not limited to toolkits, guides, plans, communications tools, or counselling services.

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Footnote 4

A partner is defined as: organizations or individuals with whom the recipient organization has collaborations; this would generally feature meetings, joint outputs/documents, focus on specific issues, and would take place over a period of months or years. Partners include but are not limited to: Indigenous organizations; civil society organizations; private sector; academics; and women’s and 2SLGBTQI+ equality-seeking organizations. They may be formal, through a signed agreement, or an informal collaboration.

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Footnote 5

Audiences, in this context, include: people experiencing, or at-risk of GBV and their families; perpetrators and/or potential perpetrators of GBV.

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Footnote 6

This does not necessarily refer to unique individuals.

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Footnote 7

A person's way of thinking, their perceptions and understanding of GBV issues.

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Footnote 8

Global Affairs Canada states that "Stakeholders include beneficiaries, intermediaries, implementers and donors as well as others such as an individual, group, institution, or government with an interest or concern – economic, societal, or environmental – in a particular measure, proposal, or event." Glossary of results-based management terms.

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