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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.
Human resources (FTEs) and planned spending ($ millions) | |||||
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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 |
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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 |
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:
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).
Human resources (FTEs) and planned spending ($ millions) | |||||
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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 |
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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 |
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:
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).
Financial resources ($ millions) | Human resources (FTEs) | |||||
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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.
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: