2023-2024 Horizontal initiatives: Arctic and Northern Policy Framework
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General information
Lead department: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Federal partner departments: Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and Transport Canada (TC)
Start date: September 10, 2019
End date: 2030
Description: The Arctic and Northern Policy Framework (ANPF) is a long-term vision that reflects the needs and priorities of the Arctic and northern region/peoples. The ANPF was created with key partners and feedback collected during engagement with regional stakeholders to identify and address opportunities and gaps. Achieving these goals will be a shared responsibility across numerous federal departments and agencies, and with our co-development partners. Policy coverage for the ANPF was obtained in June 2019. Canada's commitment to co-developing the ANPF with territorial, Indigenous and provincial partners moved Canada towards a modern and long-term approach to policy development based on collaboration, flexibility and reconciliation. This approach will ensure that Arctic and northern partners are shaping Canada's short, medium and long-term priorities, policies and programs and will improve coordination of regional investments and activities.
There have been a number of findings, reports and studies recently completed that support the suite of post-secondary education in the North initiatives, such as, but not limited to, the post-secondary education study completed by the Nunavut Government, the review of Aurora College in the Northwest Territories, the work completed by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary May Simon, Governor General of Canada, who was at the time the Minister's Special Representative responsible for leading an engagement and providing advice on the development of a new Shared Arctic Leadership Model; and Statistics Canada's post-secondary education completeness and job-readiness rates. The results demonstrated: the demand for an increase in post-secondary education in the North; a focus on northern specific content; and the importance of making education the cornerstone of the ANPF as the key to healthy people and social and economic progress, which this suite of post-secondary education in the North addresses and supports.
Governance structures: Broader reporting for the ANPF may be done through annual parliamentary reports and through other means chosen by each respective department. The Horizontal Results Framework will be reported in the Departmental Plan and Departmental Results Report of the lead department (CIRNAC) and will be implemented through the existing horizontal governance structures, such as but not limited to the Ad Hoc Committee of Deputy Ministers on the Arctic and the Assistant Deputy Ministers Coordinating Committee on the Arctic. The senior Arctic committees of the Government of Canada will play a pivotal role, as the Horizontal Initiative Oversight Committee, in ensuring horizontal results monitoring and assessment, reporting, and gathering a consistent set of data is being effectively undertaken.
For the Ad Hoc Committee of Deputy Ministers on the Arctic, the current chairs, CIRNAC and the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, will continue as per the established terms of reference. CIRNAC will continue to be the lead department for the subcommittees and working groups established to support the committees, such as the established whole-of-government working group. This working group and any subcommittees will work collaboratively to ensure the development of results and resource frameworks, data collection and consolidation, and monitoring of performance indicators, unforeseen issues and course corrections that arise during the life of these initiatives and communication strategies.
As TC and GAC are partner departments, along with other departments and agencies such as the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, they will continue their participation in establishing the governance structure, and the financial parameters for the horizontal initiative, provide a complete list to CIRNAC of their activities that are connected to the horizontal initiative; and provide information on relevant departmental activities as required by the Oversight Committee to implement their respective activities connected to the horizontal initiative.
Through collaboration and co-development, CIRNAC has achieved a shared vision with our partners where Arctic and northern peoples are thriving, strong and safe. It is with this spirit of collaboration that CIRNAC will continue to move forward, through co-developed implementation plans that make federal investments more strategic, responsive and effective. Many of the policy levers to affect these outcomes are outside of federal jurisdiction, or in areas of shared jurisdiction. These plans, and related federal investments, will inform the expansion of the Horizontal Results Framework; as new initiatives are developed and implemented with co-development partners, new indicators related to initiatives brought forward by diverse departments and agencies will also be added. This is expected to be an ongoing, progressive and whole-of-government process, including regular engagement with and reports to Treasury Board. Timelines for these regular engagements will be confirmed as the current phase of co-development is completed, and as new initiatives are brought forward for approval.
| Federal organizations | Total federal funding allocated (from start to end date) |
Total federal planned spending to date | Total federal actual spending to date |
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| CIRNAC | $47,970,000 (2019–20 to 2024–25) | $32,719,204 | $32,615,523 |
| TC | $400,000,000Table note a | $113,569,292 | $60,815,791 |
| GAC | $35,900,000 over 5 years and $8,000,000 ongoingTable note b | $26,592,104 | $20,149,129 |
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Date of last renewal of the horizontal initiative: Not applicable
Total federal funding allocated at the last renewal, and source of funding: Not applicable
Additional federal funding received after the last renewal: Not applicable
Total planned spending since the last renewal: Not applicable
Total actual spending since the last renewal: Not applicable
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2025–26 Evaluation of Northern Strategic and Science Policy
Performance highlights
CIRNAC: In 2023-24, CIRNAC met regularly with Indigenous, territorial and provincial partners to discuss ANPF implementation. In October 2023, the Minister of Northern Affairs chaired the annual political-level ANPF Leadership Committee meeting in Whitehorse. The meeting was attended by over 20 partners, including Premiers and leaders of northern Indigenous governments and organizations.
Progress continues to be made in addressing gaps in accessing post-secondary education in the North. Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning (the Centre) continued to deliver their unique land-based, Indigenous-led, post-secondary research and education programming, in spite of challenges related to the summer 2023 wildfires and evacuation of all staff and students. Since receiving funding from the Government of Canada in 2019, Dechinta has grown its programing, hired and trained a diverse network of land-based practitioners from a variety of northern Indigenous communities, carried out several large-scale research projects, and has continued to expand and increase student and community participation in all of its programs.
Yukon University continued their preparation for the construction of a science building (known as the Polaris Project), which also received funding through Budget 2019. In 2023-24 the University worked with the Yukon Government to have the project included in their 5-year Capital Plan (announced in March 2024), with a value of up to $13 million over 2 years, starting in 2025-26.
TC: In 2023–24, TC continued to support the recipients of the 16 projects approved under the National Trade Corridors Fund’s Arctic and Northern call for proposals (A&N call) with total federal contribution of $299.7 million. A scope change and realignment of funding from an A&N call project to a North call project has reduced the approved funding for A&N call projects to $217.2 million. TC has negotiated and signed contribution agreements for 15 of the 16 A&N call projects. 3 of these projects were completed in 2023-24. Also, TC’s Arctic Secretariat rolled out an internal Arctic and Northern Lens Assessment Tool (including webinars in both official languages on how to use the tool) for departmental use to help ensure that Northern/Arctic realities are considered throughout the development of policies, programs, and regulations.
TC will continue to negotiate the remaining contribution agreements and monitor the progress of those projects that are underway to support their overall objectives. In addition, the department furthered its engagement efforts and supported studies to better understand emerging issues affecting the Northern transportation system.
GAC: Through the Global Arctic Leadership Initiative (GALI), GAC supported over 65 initiatives to promote and protect Canada’s values and interests in the circumpolar Arctic in 2023-24:
- GALI continued to support the 3 Northern Canadian Indigenous Permanent Participants to the Arctic Council. This support helped strengthen Indigenous voices in Arctic international matters, particularly at the Arctic Council by funding the active participation of Inuit Circumpolar Council, Arctic Athabaskan Council and Gwich'in Council International at meetings and international forums and through their continued work on various priority issues like wildland fires and cross-border mobility.
- GALI supported Canada's leadership at the Arctic Council by funding targeted initiatives of the Arctic Council Secretariat, the continuation of the establishment of the Sustainable Development Working Group Secretariat in Quebec City, and by funding Canada-specific activities at both the Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna Working Group, Protection of the Arctic Marine Environment Working Group, and the Arctic Contaminants Action Program Working Group.
- GALI assisted more than 625 young Arctic and Northern Canadian Indigenous and non-Indigenous individuals. It provided a wide array of learning experiences, mentorships and other opportunities. These included the active participation of over 30 youth in international Arctic forums which allowed engaged and motivated youth to impact policymaking, develop meaningful connections with other circumpolar individuals and build confidence, knowledge, and other skills. GALI, through its funding, also contributed to improving engagement between circumpolar youth (especially Indigenous youth) and stakeholders, including like-minded Arctic states.
- GALI’s support for the activities of the University of the Arctic (UArctic) in Canada’s Arctic allowed Canada to increase its participation in Arctic research and knowledge exchange related to human, social, and economic development, as well as environmental protection. This work included the participation of 6 Canadian institutions, 521 individuals, including youth and Indigenous Peoples, and 4 communities. This was made possible through initiatives such as the North2North mobility program, which provides opportunities to study in various parts of the circumpolar North, as well as the climate collective program, an initiative that empowers youth in small communities in the North to generate solutions to climate change.
- GALI further contributed to prioritizing the knowledge and voices of Indigenous Peoples in UArctic’s work. This was done through 17 research projects that connected research institutions with Indigenous communities and knowledge holders. The funding for the UArctic’s Canada-based Vice President, Indigenous, and 2 UArctic Fellow positions also helped increase the inclusion of Indigenous Knowledge in UArctic’s initiatives and implement collaborative actions in Indigenous research and education.
- Through diplomacy, international cooperation and international advocacy, Canada also continued to champion the integration of diversity and gender considerations, for example by doing gender-based analysis plus in projects and initiatives, guided by Canada's feminist foreign policy.
In 2023–24, GALI’s support to Canadian missions abroad allowed the participation of 67 Northern Canadians, 38 youth (19 from Canada) and 11 Canadian speakers (i.e., activists, artists, curators, experts, Indigenous, professors, students, writers) in 17 international Arctic events. This provides valuable opportunities to showcase Canadian leadership, perspectives and expertise in Arctic affairs.
Contact information
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Wayne Walsh
Director General, Northern Strategic Policy Branch
Northern Affairs Organization
15 Eddy Street, Gatineau, Quebec, K1A 0H4
Telephone: 613-266-4529
Wayne.Walsh@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca
Transport Canada (TC)
Nathalie Deslauriers
Director, Transportation and Infrastructure Programs
National Trade Corridors
330 Sparks Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0N5
Telephone: 613-203-1142
nathalie.deslauriers@tc.gc.ca
cc: Janice Festa (janice.festa@tc.gc.ca) and Jordan Chamberlain (jordan.chamberlain@tc.gc.ca)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Mélanie Lambert
Deputy Director, Global Arctic Leadership Initiative
Nordic and Polar Relations
125 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0G2
Telephone: 343-551-7241
melanie.lambert@international.gc.ca
Shared outcome
Strong, self-reliant people and communities working together for a vibrant, prosperous and sustainable Arctic region at home and abroad, while expressing Canada's enduring Arctic sovereignty.
| Name of theme | Theme 1: Canadian Arctic and northern Indigenous Peoples are resilient and healthy |
Theme 2: Knowledge and understanding guides decision making |
Theme 3: Strengthened infrastructure that closes gaps with other regions of Canada |
Theme 4: An international rules-based order in the Arctic that responds effectively to new challenges and opportunities |
Internal services |
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| Theme outcome(s) | Northern Indigenous Peoples have achieved post-secondary education level comparable to other Canadians Increased availability of post-secondary education in Canada's 3 territories Increased contributions to international Arctic research, discussions, and events by northern Canadians, including Indigenous Peoples, women and youth |
Indigenous-based knowledge is increased through supported scientific and innovative research | Closing the gaps in availability of post-secondary education infrastructure, with focus on science National Trade Corridors Fund (NTCF) Budget 2019 funding for Arctic and northern regions will:
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Increased contributions in international Arctic decision-making by northern Canadians, including Indigenous Peoples, women and youth Enhanced Canadian engagement in strengthening international Arctic forums, including at the Arctic Council in areas of human, social, economic development and environmental protection |
Not applicable |
| CIRNAC | $1,000,000 $8,000,000 |
$12,970,000 Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning |
$26,000,000Table note a |
Not applicable | $0 |
| TC | Not applicable | Not applicable | $1,200,000 $398,800,000 |
Not applicable | $952,442 |
| GAC | $12,585,715 Global Arctic Leadership Initiative (GALI) |
Not applicable | Not applicable | $22,458,368 GALI |
$888,116 |
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Performance information
Horizontal initiative overview
Name of horizontal initiative: Arctic and Northern Policy Framework
Horizontal initiative shared outcome: Strong, self-reliant people and communities working together for a vibrant, prosperous and sustainable Arctic region at home and abroad, while expressing Canada's enduring Arctic sovereignty
Total federal funding allocated: $483,014,083
2023–24 planned spending: $110,616,011
2023–24 actual spending: $56,420,611
| Departments | Performance indicators | Targets | Date to achieve targets | 2023–24 actual results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIRNAC | Community well-being as a result of an increase in access to post-secondary education opportunities in the North and Arctic | Increase Community Well-Being Index to 72 (2016 baseline: 67) | March 31, 2029 | Not applicable |
| GAC | Level of well-being of the communities in the Canadian territories (based on the Community Well-Being Index Score) | An increase in the score for each of these communities (2016 baseline: Inuit communities 60.7, First Nations communities 66.3, Non-Indigenous communities 81.4) | March 31, 2025 | Not applicable |
| Equitability of the score of the well-being of the communities in the Canadian territories (based on the Community Well-Being Index Score) | A decrease in the difference between the scores in these communities (2016 baseline: Inuit communities 60.7, First Nations communities 66.3, Non-Indigenous communities 81.4) | March 31, 2025 | Not applicable | |
| TC | Percentage of projects funded by the NTCF that align with and address the key priorities of the ANPF: to strengthen infrastructure that closes gaps with other regions in Canada | 100% | March 31, 2028 | 100% |
Theme 1 details
Name of theme: Canadian Arctic and northern Indigenous Peoples are resilient and healthy
Total federal theme funding allocated: $21,585,715
2023–24 federal theme planned spending: $2,768,889
2023–24 federal theme actual spending: $3,634,464
| Theme outcomes | Theme performance indicators |
Theme targets |
Date to achieve theme targets |
2023–24 actual results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Indigenous Peoples have achieved post-secondary education level comparable to other Canadians | Difference between the percentage of northern / Indigenous adults (aged 25 to 64) with a post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree and the percentage of other Canadian adults (aged 25 to 64) with a post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree | 33.5% | March 31, 2027 | Not applicable |
| Increased availability of post-secondary education in Canada's 3 territories | Number of students registered in post-secondary education programs in the territories | 3963 (7% increase in 5 year average enrollment from 2018–19) | March 31, 2026 | Not applicable |
| Increased contributions to international Arctic research, discussions, and events by northern Canadians, including Indigenous Peoples, women and youth | Number of Canadians (men/women, Indigenous, youth) participating in international Arctic research and events | 120 Canadians (annual target) | March 31, 2025 | 1264 Canadians (since 2021-22) |
Theme 1 horizontal initiative activities
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Link to the department's program inventory: Northern Strategic and Science Policy
Horizontal initiative activity: Establish a task force on post-secondary education in the North
Total federal funding allocated to the activity: $1,000,000
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $0 (funding was for 2021–22 and 2022–23)
2023–24 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $0
| 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity expected results | 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators | 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity targets | Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets | 2023–24 actual results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent advice from a youth perspective on closing gaps (North/South, Indigenous/Non-Indigenous) in post-secondary education attainment in the North | A final report containing a set of recommendations | The report was released in March 2022 and includes 37 calls to action | Not applicable | Completed |
Link to department’s program inventory: Northern Strategic and Science Policy
Horizontal initiative activity: Funding to support development of Aurora College's research capacity and support planning for the institution's transition to a polytechnic
Total federal funding allocated to the activity: $8,000,000
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $0 (funding was for 2021–22 and 2022–23)
2023–24 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $0
| 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity expected results | 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators | 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity targets | Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets | 2023–24 actual results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enhanced research capacity for Aurora College as it transitions to a polytechnic university | Percentage completion of the Western Arctic Research Centre's infrastructure upgrades | 100% | Spring 2024 | 35%Table note a |
| Successful completion of the Research Services Team Pilot | Pilot is completed | Not applicable | Completed | |
| Engagement is diverse and reflective of the territorial population, leading to the Implementation of an Equity, Diversity and Inclusiveness Plan including updates to the Aurora College Traditional Knowledge Policy | Percentage of self-identified Indigenous students registered at Aurora College | 60% | March 31, 2024 | 63% |
| Percentage of self-identified Indigenous employees working at Aurora College | 40% | March 31, 2024 | 31% Indigenous Aboriginal 7% Indigenous Non-Aboriginal (Based only on indeterminate employees) |
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| Percentage of registered students self-declared as residents of NWT | 80% | March 31, 2024 | Summer 2023 – 87% Fall 2023 – 77.5% Winter 2024 – 89% Spring 2024 – 86% |
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Global Affairs Canada
Link to the department's program inventory: Europe, Arctic, Middle East and Maghreb Policy and Diplomacy
Horizontal initiative activity: Developing a youth engagement strategy
Total federal funding allocated to the activity: $6,400,000
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $1,471,945
2023–24 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $2,055,940
| 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity expected results | 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators | 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity targets | Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets | 2023–24 actual results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enhanced access for Canadian Arctic and northern youth to participate in international Arctic policy and programming | Number of Canadian Arctic and northern youth (men/women, Indigenous) provided with support to participate in international Arctic policy and programming | 85 youth | March 31, 2024 | 625 youth |
| Level of satisfaction with support (5 = perfectly satisfied, 4 = very satisfied, 3 = satisfied, 2 = not satisfied, 1 = very dissatisfied, 0 = completely dissatisfied) |
80% of youth rate satisfaction with support at 3 or higher | March 31, 2024 | 96.34% | |
| Proportion of GALI initiatives involving youth that focus on health, resiliency and engagement in the northern and Arctic communities | 80% | March 31, 2024 | 100% |
Link to the department's program inventory: Europe, Arctic, Middle East and Maghreb Policy and Diplomacy
Horizontal initiative activity: Creating opportunities for Indigenous Peoples to be active in circumpolar higher education and research cooperation
Total federal funding allocated to the activity: $6,185,715
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $1,296,944
2023–24 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $1,578,524
| 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity expected results | 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators | 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity targets | Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets | 2023–24 actual results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Increased participation of northern Canadians, including Indigenous Peoples, with UArctic education and research programs | Number of Canadian institutions, students (men/women), and communities participating in knowledge exchange related to Arctic human, social, economic development and environmental protection | 25-50 over 5 years (institutions: 5–10; students: 15–30; communities: 5–10) | March 31, 2026 | 6 Canadian institutions, 521 individuals (including Indigenous people), and 4 communities |
| Level of satisfaction of Indigenous participants with the level of participation or inclusion of Indigenous perspective (5 = perfectly satisfied, 4 = very satisfied, 3 = satisfied, 2 = not satisfied, 1 = very dissatisfied, 0 = completely dissatisfied) |
75% between satisfied and very satisfied | March 31, 2025 | 100% were satisfied and very satisfied |
Theme 2 details
Name of theme: Knowledge and understanding guides decision making
Total federal theme funding allocated: $12,970,000
2023–24 federal theme planned spending: $2,916,034
2023–24 federal theme actual spending: $2,916,034
| Theme outcomes | Theme performance indicators | Theme targets | Date to achieve theme targets | 2023–24 actual results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indigenous-based knowledge is increased through supported scientific and innovative research | Number of research publications written by a Dechinta Centre researcher or affiliated researcher | 30 | March 31, 2025 | 2 |
Theme 2 horizontal initiative activities
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Link to the department's program inventory: Northern Strategic and Science Policy
Horizontal initiative activity: Enhance the Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $12,970,000
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $2,916,034
2023–24 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $2,916,034
| 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity expected results | 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators | 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity targets | Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets | 2023–24 actual results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indigenous-based knowledge is increased through supported scientific and innovative research | Number of citations as a proportion of publications written by a Dechinta Centre affiliated researcher | 30 | March 31, 2025 | 2 |
Theme 3 details
Name of theme: Strengthened infrastructure that closes gaps with other regions of Canada
Total federal theme funding allocated: $426,000,000
2023–24 federal theme planned spending: $99,596,365
2023–24 federal theme actual spending: $46,657,863
| Theme outcomes | Theme performance indicators | Theme targets | Date to achieve theme targets | 2023–24 actual results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closing the gaps in availability of post-secondary education infrastructure, with focus on science (CIRNAC) | Percent increase in the enrollment of students in science-based programs at Yukon University | 50% | March 31, 2030 | Not applicable |
| Provide a strategic departmental approach which supports a strong Arctic and northern transportation system, and bolsters social and economic opportunities in the North (TC) | Provide priorities that support northern social and economic opportunities through the work of the ATPF to be considered for each northern-specific NTCF call for proposals | Provide list of priorities in preparation for the next NTCF Arctic and northern call for proposals | March 31, 2024 | Completed - Priorities include accessing critical minerals, strengthening the northern transportation system through the construction of all-weather roads |
| Invest in trade corridors to address the transportation needs of the Arctic and North, including safety and socio-economic development (TC) | Percent of projects funded, including infrastructure projects, acquisition of technology and transportation related studies, that enhance existing or create new transportation connections between Arctic and Northern Communities and other regions within Canada and other countries | 100% | March 31, 2028 | Not applicable |
| Implement targeted studies to better understand northern transportation needs and gaps, and to ensure priorities are well aligned with current and future northern funding initiatives, including the NTCF (TC) | Funding provided to the development of an annual study resulting from engagement workshops with Northerners that help better understand northern transportation needs and gaps, including linkages to potential infrastructure builds | 100% | March 31, 2028 | In 2023-24, TC supported 3 projects related to:
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Theme 3 horizontal initiative activities
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Link to the department's program inventory: Northern Strategic and Science Policy
Horizontal initiative activity: Construct the Yukon University Science Building
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $26,000,000
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $8,164,459
2023–24 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $7,979,459Footnote 1
| 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity expected results | 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators | 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity targets | Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets | 2023–24 actual results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon College transition to a university is supported | A fully functional and ready to use science building at Yukon University | Science building is commissioned | March 31, 2026 | Not applicable |
Transport Canada
Link to the department's program inventory: National Trade Corridors Fund (NTCF)
Horizontal initiative activity: Investments into meritorious transportation infrastructure projects that address the transportation priorities of the Arctic and North, identified through studies and engagement, including safety and socio-economic development
Total federal funding allocated to the activity: $400,000,000
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $91,431,906
2023–24 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $38,678,404
| 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity expected results | 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators | 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity targets | Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets | 2023–24 actual results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide a strategic departmental approach which supports a strong Arctic transportation system, and bolsters social and economic opportunities in the North | Annual production of a study resulting from engagement workshops with Northerners that help better understand northern transportation needs and gaps, including linkages to potential infrastructure builds | 100% | March 31, 2024 | 100% |
| Invest in trade corridors to address the transportation needs of the Arctic and North, including safety and socio-economic development | Percent of projects funded, including infrastructure projects and transportation-related studies, that enhance existing transportation connections between Arctic and Northern communities and other regions or create new connections | 100% | March 31, 2027 | Not applicable |
Theme 4 details
Name of theme: An international rules-based order in the Arctic that responds effectively to new challenges and opportunities
Total federal theme funding allocated: $22,458,368
2023–24 federal theme planned spending: $5,334,723
2023–24 federal theme actual spending: $3,212,250
| Theme outcomes | Theme performance indicators | Theme targets | Date to achieve theme targets | 2023–24 actual results |
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| Increased contribution in international Arctic decision making by northern Canadians, including Indigenous Peoples, women and youth) | Number of times northern Canadians were supported through GALI to participate in international Arctic decision-making forums that addressed issues of importance to the Canadian Arctic and northern communities (to be disaggregated by type of meeting) | Northern Canadians will be supported to participate in more than 50 meetings per year | March 31, 2024 | 51 meetings |
| Number out of total of international Arctic forums where Canadians (men/women, government, permanent participants, youth, Indigenous) are playing a leadership role | 10 international Arctic forums | March 31, 2024 | 31 international Arctic forums | |
| Enhanced Canadian engagement in strengthening international Arctic forums, including at the Arctic Council in areas of human, social, economic development and environmental protection | Number of Arctic Council projects in which Canadians participate (Canadian Permanent Participants, territorial or provincial governments, Canadian experts including federal government departments, Canada-led or co-led projects, projects funded by Canada). | 40 projects | March 31, 2026 | 76 projects |
| Number of sessions or panels that include at least one Canadian participant at major Arctic Conferences (Arctic Circle Assembly, Arctic Frontiers Conference, Arctic Encounter Symposium) | 70 sessions or panels | March 31, 2026 | 65 sessions or panels |
Theme 4 horizontal initiative activities
Global Affairs Canada
Link to the department's program inventory: Europe, Arctic, Middle East and Maghreb Policy and Diplomacy
Horizontal initiative activity: Lead or co-lead Arctic Council projects that advance Canadian priorities
Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $5,770,000
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $1,382,864
2023–24 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $950,014
| 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity expected results | 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators | 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity targets | Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets | 2023–24 actual results |
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| Increased capacity for Canada to contribute to the Arctic Council's initiatives that benefit our North | Number out of total of Arctic Council initiatives led or co-led by Canada | 8 projects every year (40 projects over 5 years) | March 31, 2024 | 20 projects |
| Proportion out of total Arctic Council projects that advance GBA Plus, including issues of priority for Indigenous Peoples | 20% increase | March 31, 2024 | 45% (9 projects out of 20) |
Link to the department's program inventory: Europe, Arctic, Middle East and Maghreb Policy and Diplomacy
Horizontal initiative activity: Establish a Canadian-based permanent secretariat for the Sustainable Development Working Group
Total federal funding allocated to the activity: $6,650,000
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $1,580,134
2023–24 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $594,190
| 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity expected results | 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators | 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity targets | Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets | 2023–24 actual resultsTable note a |
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| Increased capacity for Canada to advance the work of the Arctic Council's Sustainable Development Working Group (SDWG) | Number of projects funded with the project fund | At least 2 new projects are funded every year | March 31, 2024 | Not applicable |
| Proportion out of total SDWG projects that advance GBA Plus, including issues of priority for Indigenous Peoples | 20% of the projects are inclusive | March 31, 2029 | Not applicable | |
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Link to the department's program inventory: Europe, Arctic, Middle East and Maghreb Policy and Diplomacy
Horizontal initiative activity: Strengthen capacity of the Canadian Permanent Participants to engage in Arctic Council work
Total federal funding allocated to the activity: $9,488,368
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $2,239,005
2023–24 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $1,183,171
| 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity expected results | 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators | 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity targets | Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets | 2023–24 actual resultsTable note a |
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| Enhanced capacity of the Canada-based Indigenous Permanent Participants to engage in Arctic foreign policy and programming | Number of inputs or positions where Canada-based Permanent Participants advocate their positions at the Arctic Council, Working Groups and Senior Arctic Officials meetings | Inuit Circumpolar Council: at least 15 per year | March 31, 2024 | 7 |
| Arctic Athabaskan Council: at least 5 per year | March 31, 2024 | Not applicable | ||
| Gwitch'in Council International: at least 10 per year | March 31, 2024 | 4 | ||
| Number of international Arctic policy meetings attended by representatives of Canada-based permanent participants (men / women / Arctic Athabaskan Council / Gwitch'in Council International / Inuit Circumpolar Council) | Permanent Participants are able to attend 50 meetings in total per year (each calculating the meetings they attended) | March 31, 2024 | 68 international Arctic policy meetings attended | |
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Link to the department's program inventory: Europe, Arctic, Middle East and Maghreb Policy and Diplomacy
Horizontal initiative activity: Communications and advocacy activities in support of the implementation of the international Arctic policy (operational funding)
Total federal funding allocated to the activity: $550,000
2023–24 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $132,720
2023–24 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $484,875
| 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity expected results | 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators | 2023–24 horizontal initiative activity targets | Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets | 2023–24 actual results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Increased GAC capacity for communication and advocacy, including Canadian missions abroad, on Canada's international Arctic policy to domestic and international audiences | Engagement rate on the Canada Arctic social media | Engagement Rate increase of 6% per year | March 31, 2024 | X - French 2.40% X - English 2.27% X - average: 2.33% Instagram French 4.63% Instagram English 3.89% Instagram average: 4.26% |
| Number of speakers GALI supported to (Canadian, Men/Women, youth, Indigenous, Northern/Southern, urban/country side) participate in polar events | 16 | March 31, 2025 | 11 |
Total spending, all themes
| Themes | Total federal funding allocated | 2023–24 total federal planned spending | 2023–24 total federal actual spending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theme 1: Canadian Arctic and northern Indigenous Peoples are resilient and healthy (CIRNAC, GAC) | $21,585,715 | $2,768,889 | $3,634,464 |
| Theme 2: Knowledge and understanding guides decision making (CIRNAC) | $12,970,000 | $2,916,034 | $2,916,034 |
| Theme 3: Strengthened infrastructure that closes gaps with other regions of Canada (CIRNAC, TC) | $426,000,000 | $99,596,365 | $46,657,863 |
| Theme 4: An international rules-based order in the Arctic that responds effectively to new challenges and opportunities (GAC) | $22,458,368 | $5,334,723 | $3,212,250 |
| Total, all themes | $483,014,083 | $110,616,011 | $56,420,611 |
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