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Section II – Analysis of Program Activities by Strategic Outcome


2.1 Strategic Outcome: Equality for women and their full participation in the economic, social and democratic life of Canada

SWC’s strategic outcome is measured by performance indicators that demonstrate the extent to which women are represented in: the labour market, senior decision-making positions and leadership and decision-making roles. The agency’s two Program Activities, discussed below, are designed to achieve results that are not only complementary but also, together, contribute to the achievement of or progress toward this strategic outcome.

 

2.2 Program Activity by Strategic Outcome


Program Activity 1.1:
Strategic Policy Analysis, Planning and Development
Human resources (FTEs) and planned spending ($ millions)
2011–2012 2012–2013 2013–2014
FTEs Planned
spending
FTEs Planned
spending
FTEs Planned
spending
17 1.8 17 1.8 17 1.8
Program activity
expected results
Performance indicators Targets
Increased policy effectiveness in addressing women’s issues and gender equality Number of departments that respond to women’s issues effectively through policy/program formulation and implementation 3–5 departments per year
Sustainable capacity of federal government departments to apply GBA Percentage of other government departments with increased capacity to incorporate GBA into their policy and program activities 3–5 departments per year
Increased integration of women’s issues in the formulation of policies and programs Number of new and improved policies and programs that respond to women’s issues 3–5 policies per year

Planning Highlights

Program Activity 1.1 – Strategic policy analysis, planning and development: In carrying out this Program Activity, SWC plays the role of a knowledge broker, providing advice, expertise, recommendations and collaborating on horizontal initiatives that address gender equality issues. The objective is to promote gender as a cross-cutting theme that must be taken into account in decision-making processes, including policy and program development, resource allocation, legislative initiatives and others. To do so, the agency works with federal departments and agencies, different orders of government and non-governmental organizations. It also works with international partners to further Canada’s foreign policy on gender equality and to help meet its international obligations. In 2011–2012, a number of priority activities will be carried out through this PA:

1. Departmental Action Plan on GBA: strengthen implementation of GBA in the federal administration

  • In collaboration with the Privy Council Office (PCO) and Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS), SWC will continue to implement the Departmental Action Plan on GBA that was tabled with the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee in October 2009. SWC, supported by the central agencies, will continue its efforts to ensure that GBA becomes an integrated practice throughout the federal government. GBA is a shared responsibility of all departments and agencies; SWC will provide expertise to federal organizations to help create a sustainable GBA infrastructure within each organization.
     
  • SWC, with PCO and TBS, will continue to offer training, deliver tools and provide technical advice, information and support to those federal organizations that require assistance to develop capacity in integrating GBA in policies, programs and legislative initiatives. Departments and agencies are expected to report to Parliament on their GBA plans and performance through their Reports on Plans and Priorities (RPPs) and Departmental Performance Reports (DPRs).
     
  • SWC will continue to monitor progress on GBA implementation by compiling the results of departmental self-assessments on the application of this analysis and on the presence of a robust and sustainable GBA framework.
     
  • Best GBA practices identified through the monitoring process will be shared among federal organizations in an effort to help departments and agencies address horizontal issues.
     
  • SWC will work to bring GBA to different professional communities in the federal government.
     
2. Collaboration with and support for federal partners for program and policy development

  • SWC will continue to work with federal partners to: i) identify gaps in policy and programming, ii) develop responsive, inclusive policies, and iii) promote the collection of sex-disaggregated data to create benchmarks and inform target setting.
     
  • SWC will continue to facilitate inter-departmental partnerships to: i) leverage federal investment in addressing women’s issues, ii) share information, iii) avoid duplication, and iv) maximize impact on women.
     
3. Continued collaboration and active involvement in domestic and international forums on gender-equality issues

  • SWC will continue to participate actively in Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) fora: Meetings of Ministers Responsible for the Status of Women, senior officials, and working groups on Violence against Women, Economic Security and Aboriginal Women.
     
  • SWC will work with provinces and territories to identify and implement solutions to address issues affecting victims of violence against women and girls, particularly those from disadvantaged groups.
     
  • SWC will collaborate with other federal organizations, FPT partners, academic institutions, civil society and others to fulfill Canada’s international obligations with respect to gender equality.
     
  • SWC will provide input to shape international agreements that promote Canadian gender equality objectives and work with like-minded countries to influence the direction and outcomes of international texts and discussions on issues relating to equality for women.
     

Benefits for Canadians

This Program Activity contributes to SWC’s strategic outcome by building institutional capacity to integrate gender considerations in decision-making processes. This capacity enables federal organizations to develop and implement inclusive policies, programs and legislative proposals that take gender into consideration. The PA also contributes to the development of gender-inclusive international instruments. As such, it supports the Government of Canada outcome: Government Affairs (transparent, accountable and responsive federal government).

 

Program Activity 1.2:
Women’s participation in Canadian society
Human resources (FTEs) and planned spending ($ millions)
2011–2012 2012–2013 2013–2014
FTEs Planned
spending
FTEs Planned
spending
FTEs Planned
spending
32 24.2 32 24.2 32 24.2
Program activity
expected results
Performance indicators Targets
Increased participation of women in their communities Proportion of funded projects that demonstrate level of women’s participation in their communities 10% of projects
Increased awareness among women in identifying and/or removing barriers to their participation in their communities Proportion of funded projects that demonstrate raised awareness or knowledge acquisition among women in identifying and/or removing barriers to their participation in their communities 10% of projects
Increased partnerships with other federal departments, levels of government, non-governmental organizations and the private sector Proportion of funded projects involving partners addressing women’s issues through joint projects 10% of projects

 

Planning Highlights

Program Activity 1.2 – Women’s participation in Canadian society: provides financial and professional assistance to organizations to carry out projects at local, regional and national levels. These projects are designed to address women’s economic and social conditions and their democratic participation. Through this PA, SWC invests strategically, focusing on areas where the need is greatest and where there is a clear potential for making a difference in the lives of women in Canada. In 2011–2012, SWC will carry out the following priority activities through this PA:

1. Strategic interventions: to address issues in SWC’s three priority areas: improving women’s economic security and prosperity, ending violence against women and girls and promoting women’s leadership and decision-making roles

  • SWC will continue to provide financial and professional assistance to a wide range of organizations to support and invest in projects that address issues in the three priority areas. In implementing this priority, SWC will determine and target funding priorities and continue to leverage resources for investment on gender equality by developing and strengthening diverse partnerships with the public, non-profit and private sectors.
     
  • SWC will strengthen Women’s Program networks by working with federal and other partners to address horizontal issues such as violence against women and girls.
     
  • SWC will facilitate networking among groups pursuing a common goal.
     
  • SWC will extend its knowledge management and dissemination strategy to strengthen WP capacity to share knowledge with and assist organizations working to advance gender equality and to gain access to resources, tools and materials to support their work.
     
2. Proceed with the renewal of the WP Terms and Conditions

  • SWC will finalize a summative evaluation of the WP, prepare for the implementation of the evaluation recommendations and conduct analyses to support Program renewal.
     

Benefits for Canadians

Program Activity 1.2 – Women’s participation in Canadian society  contributes to SWC’s strategic outcome by empowering women to identify and remove barriers to participation in their respective communities. This result is achieved by providing women with opportunities to increase their awareness, acquire knowledge, develop skills and access support services and programs. By increasing the number of women empowered to participate in society, this PA contributes to the Government of Canada outcome: Economic Affairs (income security and employment of Canadians).

 

Program Activity 1.3: Internal Services
Financial resources ($ millions)   Human resources (FTEs)
2011–2012 2012–2013 2013–2014   2011–2012 2012–2013 2013–2014
3.4 3.4 3.4   45 45 45

Internal services are groups of related activities and resources that support an organization’s programs and its corporate obligations. These service groups are: Management and Oversight, Communications, Legal, Strategic Planning and Reporting, Audit and Evaluation, Human Resources, Financial Management, Information Management, Information Technology, Real Property, Materiel, Acquisition, Travel and Administration. It also includes the budget for the Office of the Minister for Status of Women.
 

Planning Highlights

In 2008–2009, SWC participated in Round VI of the Management Accountability Framework (MAF) assessment, which identified areas for improvement and made recommendations to address them. SWC has been taking measures to address the MAF recommendations, with the objective of enhancing organizational efficiency. Key management priorities to be carried out in 2011–2012 include:

1. Address issues relating to Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) processes

  • SWC will streamline the ATIP management process, with the objective of strengthening its capacity to meet its legislative requirements under the ATIP Acts. As a result, SWC expects to cut the ATIP backlog requests by 70 percent, decrease its paper consumption by 90 percent, limit the ATIP processing steps by 75 percent and introduce consistent methods of processing ATIP requests. Some of the measures to be taken are: in-house training program to increase staff understanding of ATIP Acts; monthly ATIP-related tips to inform staff about different aspects of the Act and their impact on their work; and moving from manual to electronic processing of ATIP documents, with the introduction of AccessPro Case Management (APCM) and AccessPro Redaction systems (APR).