Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ People

General Information
Shared outcome
Performance information

General Information

Lead department: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)

Federal partner organizations: Canadian Heritage (PCH), Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), Public Safety (PS), Department of Justice (JUS), Libraries and Archives Canada (LAC), Health Canada (HC), Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Transport Canada (TC), Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC), Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Statistics Canada (StatCan)^{Footnote 1}

Note: Funding has ended for many horizontal initiative activities. These are identified in the Performance information section.

Start date: 2021

End date: 2028

Description: In 2016, in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action and the decades long advocacy from families and survivors, the Government of Canada launched the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) and two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (2SLGBTQI+) people. This inquiry included all provinces and territories and the federal government. It brought together Indigenous leaders, families and survivors, communities, knowledge keepers, experts and institutions from across the country to study and discuss the underlying social, economic, cultural, institutional, systemic and historical causes, policies and practices for the ongoing violence towards Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people. The work of the National Inquiry ended in June 2019 with the release of Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. The report contains 231 Calls for Justice calling upon various organizations to take action to end the causes of this violence, including a call for the Government of Canada, provincial, territorial, Indigenous and municipal governments, and Indigenous partners to work together to respond to the issues identified by the Final Report.

On June 3, 2021, the 2021 National Action Plan: Ending Violence Against Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+^{Footnote 2} People was released. As part of the National Action Plan, the Government of Canada developed the Federal Pathway, which outlines a set of commitments for federal departments and agencies to support systemic change to address the tragedy of MMIWG and 2SLGBTQI+ people. Through investments contained in the Fall Economic Statement 2020, as well as in Budget 2021, federal departments and agencies are working together to address gender and race-based violence. Through this work, and that of partners, we look to fulfill a shared vision, as elaborated in the 2021 National Action Plan:

We envision a transformed Canada where Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people, wherever they are, live free from violence, and are celebrated, honoured, respected, valued, treated equitably, safe, and secure.

This horizontal initiative is a whole-of-government approach to reporting on common goals and measuring related outcomes. It is complementary to, and in alignment with, the outcomes published in the context of the Federal Pathway Annual Progress Report, which provides both qualitative and quantitative information related to these outcomes that will be expanded in future years.

Governance structures: The Horizontal Initiative Results Framework on MMIWG and 2SLGBTQI+ People 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 thematic interdepartmental results working groups, the Director-General (DG) Steering Committee and the Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM) Oversight Committee. The ADM Oversight Committee will ensure horizontal results monitoring, reporting, and assessment, including the collection of consistent data.

CIRNAC, through the leadership of the MMIWG Secretariat, will continue to be the lead department and convener for working-level groups, as well as for these committees. Participating departments and agencies will provide information on their relevant departmental activities as required by the ADM Oversight Committee to implement their respective activities connected to the horizontal initiative. Further, participating government departments and agencies, through interdepartmental results working groups and the DG Steering and ADM Oversight Committees, will work collaboratively to ensure the development of results and resource frameworks, collect and consolidate data, monitor performance indicators, manage risks and mitigation strategies and communicate results throughout the lifecycle of the horizontal initiative.

Total federal funding allocated, total federal planned and actual spending
Federal organizations	Total federal funding allocated (from start to end date)	Total federal planned spending to date	Total federal actual spending to date
CIRNAC	$1,521,624,828 (2021–2026) and $11,056,000 ongoing	$1,260,721,480	$1,277,768,454
PCH	$329,400,000 (2021–2026) and $17,900,000 ongoing	$290,571,348	$287,856,970
ISC	$6,237,926,246 (2021–2028) and $410,154,369 ongoing	$5,248,237,566	$5,182,704,760
PS	$720,734,081 (2021–2026) and $170,398,635 ongoing	$541,699,182	$403,179,962
JUS	$114,533,561 (2021–2026) and $9,660,000 ongoing	$103,276,581	$96,279,424
LAC	$14,934,856 (2021–22 to 2024–25, $13,904,495 excluding SSC and PSPC)	$13,904,495 excluding SSC and PSPC	$13,154,816 excluding SSC and PSPC
HC	$14,941,632 (2021–2024)	$14,941,632	$14,526,826
CMHC	$3,653,600,000 (2021–2028)	$5,221,023,460^{Table note c}	$4,763,317,857^{Table note c}
TC	$156,269,257(2021–2027)	$100,703,646	$93,737,499
PPSC	$23,462,360 (2021–2024)	$23,462,360	$18,852,405
RCMP	$75,000,000 (2021–2026)^{Table note b}	$2,214,544	$2,517,781
StatCan^{Table note a}	Not applicable	$1,066,605	$1,066,605
Table note a CIRNAC and Statistics Canada work in partnership, but the activities are fully funded by CIRNAC. Further information is located below under "Internal Services" and "National strategy to ensure consistency in practices for reporting on missing Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people". Return to table note a referrer Table note b Funding was provided to the RCMP in Budget 2021 for initiatives related to "Addressing Systemic Racism (ASR)". One such initiative is to establish and implement an anti-racism training curriculum, which forms part of the RCMP’s Intercultural Learning Strategy. As a result, only a small portion ($4,361,780) of the $75,000,000 over 5 years will directly address Indigenous learning and cultures. Return to table note b referrer Table note c Total federal planned spending to date has been adjusted to include the impact of lapsed funding that has been reprofiled to future years. Both total planned and actual spending to date are greater than the total federal funding allocated (from start to end date) due to the fact that CMHC does not track the spending on the advancement of MMIWG funding separately from overall program spending. Total planned and actual spending amounts represent overall program spending and therefore overstate the amount supporting the intended beneficiaries of the MMIWG initiative. Return to table note c referrer

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: Not applicable. No evaluation is currently planned.

Performance highlights for 2024–25:

Theme A: Culture

PCH: In the fiscal year, PCH invested approximately $120M through the Indigenous Languages Program (ILP) to support community-based language projects aimed at reclaiming, revitalizing, maintaining, and strengthening Indigenous languages across Canada. This funding supported initiatives such as immersion programs, mentorship programs, language nests, instructor training, and the development of language resources. The ILP maintained multi-year agreements with 4 First Nations regionally designated organizations in British Columbia, Ontario, Québec, and Nova Scotia; 4 Inuit land-claim organizations in Nunavut, Northwest Territories, Québec, and Newfoundland and Labrador; and 5 Métis organizations in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario. The program also provides funding for First Nations communities and organizations in the other regions with support from a First Nations Review Committee; in addition to supporting multi-distinction and urban Indigenous organizations for language revitalization projects serving urban Indigenous populations.

In 2024–25, the Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) allocated approximately $13M to support Indigenous audiovisual projects across Canada. This funding supported a wide range of initiatives, including film, television, podcasts, and video games, aimed at promoting Indigenous storytelling and cultural preservation. The ISO funded 236 new projects, including 174 for First Nations, 13 for Inuit, 48 for Métis, 58 for urban Indigenous, and 21 for 2SLGBTQI+ communities. Notable projects included "Angela’s Shadow" in British Columbia, "Uqqaruk" in Nunavut, and "Blood Lines" in Manitoba. The ISO's efforts ensured greater representation and narrative sovereignty for Indigenous creators, with a focus on supporting underrepresented groups and fostering authentic Indigenous voices in the audiovisual sector.

LAC: In 2024–25, LAC continued to contribute to the whole-of-government approach through its Indigenous initiatives. The "We Are Here: Sharing Stories" initiative met its overall objective of digitizing 450,000 images. The project team also continued to work towards enhancing access and developing institutional procedures regarding culturally sensitive records. In addition, the "Listen, Hear Our Voices" funding initiative carried out its third and last call for proposals. As with previous years, following the recommendations of an external review panel composed of First Nations, Inuit and Métis professionals, LAC selected 14 projects to support communities’ efforts to digitize, protect, and preserve Indigenous language and culture recordings. It awarded $1.19M to Indigenous organizations, with 100% of the 14 recipients reporting that they had achieved their expected results.

Theme B: Health and Wellness

ISC: Building on the success of Budget 2021 investments, Budget 2024 provided $167.6M over 5 years (starting in 2024–25) to support the Addressing Anti-Indigenous Racism (AAIR) in Canada’s health systems initiative. In 2024–25, funding was successfully distributed to partners in every province and territory, and across all distinctions to continue their Indigenous-led initiatives aimed at increasing Indigenous representation within health professions, as well as the hiring and retention of Indigenous patient advocates, health system navigators, midwives, and birth support workers. These initiatives supported the advancement of human resources in Indigenous health, improved access to culturally-safe health services for Indigenous patients and provided recourse where adverse experiences occurred.

Specifically, in the past year, AAIR funds supported the hiring of patient navigators and advocates in all regions, and for all distinctions (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis). The funding was also provided to the National Association of Friendship Centres to support patient navigation in friendship centres across the country. In addition, AAIR funding supported all regions and all distinctions, in their commitment to reclaiming community-based birth practices (Indigenous midwives/doulas) and contributed to Pauktuutit’s Inuit Midwifery Framework, and the National Council of Indigenous Midwives’ National Education Framework.

The funding allocated also supported 9 national Indigenous organizations, providing capacity funding to these organizations to continue their efforts to address anti-Indigenous racism, including policy advice and advocacy. These efforts include supporting Indigenous health professionals, building relationships with health system partners, sharing resources that promote cultural safety and anti-racism, developing curriculum, delivering training, and participating in the Indigenous Women’s Well-Being Committee.

In October 2024, ISC received the authority to work on separate approaches with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis partners to co-develop policy and/or legislative options and adjust the co-development process to improve transparency and collaboration. This decision was communicated to national Indigenous organizations and, since then, several meetings have been held to discuss and strategize on next steps.

The approach for the Indigenous health legislation engagement process prioritized meaningful engagement with youth, women, Elders, and 2SLGBTQI+ people, ensuring Indigenous partners who provided an intersectional lens had a substantive role in shaping potential legislative options that reflect lived experiences and priorities. This work directly supported the broader MMIWG horizontal initiative and responded to key Calls for Justice, including Call 3.1, by promoting culturally safe, trauma-informed, and equitable health systems. Funded engagement activities helped foster safe spaces for dialogue and policy co-development across distinctions. The initiative also contributed tangible progress to longer-term objectives by building capacity among underrepresented groups to influence future health policy and service design, address systemic barriers, and support Indigenous-led solutions to health inequities.

In 2024–25, ISC continued to support First Nation multi-year health infrastructure projects, including pre-capital, design and construction phase activities, and high priority repairs and renovations in order to help enhance the delivery of quality and culturally safe health programs and services. Since 2016, ISC has supported 708 health-related infrastructure projects, including 534 completed projects and 174 ongoing projects benefitting 369 First Nations communities. Additionally, $1.2B of targeted funds have been invested to support ongoing and completed health-related infrastructure projects, including 104 health facility projects, 38 addiction treatment centre projects, 543 Aboriginal Head Start on Reserve program projects, and 23 other health infrastructure projects.

Through funding from Budget 2024, ISC maintained access to trauma-informed, culturally-appropriate, Indigenous-led services to improve mental wellness and further support for distinctions-based mental health and wellness strategies. The Trauma-Informed Health and Cultural Support Program is a demand driven program supporting the mental health of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people. With regards to MMIWG, specific highlights of this work in 2024-25 include:

Continued to provide access to community-based cultural and emotional supports (peer counsellors, trained health workers, Elders, Traditional Healers) to all Indigenous people.
Continued to work directly with Indigenous-led service delivery organizations to improve accessibility and appropriateness of services for 2SLGBTQI+ people, women, and youth. This included supporting the development of specialized training for service providers and providing funding for new service providers.
Continued to provide access to free, professional mental health counselling services for 2SLGBTQI+ people, and Survivors, family members, and Indigenous people directly impacted by the ongoing tragedy of MMIWG.
Provided cultural and emotional support at community, regional, and national events including Survivors gatherings, powwows, conferences, the MMIWG National Family and Survivors Circle, activities for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Continued to provide access to immediate, culturally grounded crisis line services through the IRS Crisis Line and MMIWG Crisis Line. In 2024–25, the crisis line services responded to 56,830 calls.

PCH: In 2024–25, Canadian Heritage allocated $3.75M to fund 50 new sport and recreation projects across Canada through the Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities component of the Sport Support Program. These projects aimed to meet the needs and priorities of Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people, promoting physical and mental health, cultural connection, and community development. Notable projects included the Musqueam Indian Band's food harvesting program in British Columbia, the Terry Lee Canoe Club's paddling activities in Ontario, and the Squamish Indian Band's inclusive community activities in British Columbia. The initiative supported diverse groups, including First Nations, Inuit, Métis, urban Indigenous, and 2SLGBTQI+ communities, ensuring broad participation and impact.

CIRNAC: Through the Wellbeing of Families and Survivors of MMIWG and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People Contribution Program, CIRNAC provided $2.3M to fund 20 healing and commemoration projects.

Theme C: Human safety and security

ISC: As a direct result of the Comprehensive Violence Prevention Strategy, ISC continued to work with CMHC on the Indigenous Shelter and Transitional Housing Initiative. Projects selected by the Indigenous and Inuit Selection and Steering Committees will have until March 2026 to complete construction in compliance with the initiative’s timelines. ISC’s Family Violence Prevention Program continued to support initiatives by providing pre-development and start-up funding, as well as ongoing operational funding upon completion of construction.

The Family Violence Prevention Program also worked closely with the National Indigenous Circle Against Family Violence to ensure proponents have the necessary mentorship and training to facilitate effective programming and operations. In addition, the program worked with its regional partners to ensure a holistic approach in supporting each project during construction and operation.

In 2024–25, Indigenous Community Infrastructure Fund (ICIF) investments delivered through ISC continued to play a role in supporting infrastructure development in First Nation on-reserve communities across Canada. A total of 383 ICIF-supported projects were completed during the fiscal year. Building off of First Nation community health planning and local priorities, ISC will continue to support First Nation multi-year health infrastructure projects, including pre-capital, design and construction phase activities, and high priority repairs and renovation in order to help enhance the delivery of health programs and services.

PS: The department has continued its efforts through its close coordination with other federal departments and by implementing initiatives to support culturally responsive policing and community safety services in Indigenous communities.

CMHC: In 2024–25, CMHC continued delivering programs that provided housing assistance to those in need, particularly women and their children, as well as 2SLGBTQI+ individuals fleeing violence. The Indigenous Shelter and Transitional Housing Initiative, jointly delivered by CMHC and ISC, supported the construction and ongoing operation of new shelters and transitional homes for Indigenous women, children, and 2SLGBTQI+ individuals fleeing gender-based violence, including in urban areas and in the North. As of March 31, 2025, $353.5M has been conditionally or financially committed toward the construction of 37 shelters and 36 transitional homes through this initiative.

TC: Through the Remote Passenger Rail Program, Transport Canada continues to support safe, reliable, and sustainable passenger rail services for remote communities lacking alternative surface transportation options. In 2024–25, the program provided federal funding to 2 Indigenous-owned rail companies to ensure the continuation of rail services along 2 rail lines between Sept-Îles–Schefferville in Quebec and The Pas–Pukatawagan in Manitoba.

The program’s ongoing activities contributed directly to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Call for Justice 4.8 by enhancing access to safe, affordable transportation for Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people in rural and remote areas. The collaboration between Transport Canada and the 2 Indigenous recipients ensured that rail services were responsive to local safety needs and priorities.

In 2024–25, program recipients maintained sufficient financial capacity to continue services, with performance targets surpassed: Tshiuetin operated 81 trips (target: 52) and Keewatin operated 65 trips (target: 52) on their respective remote routes. These results demonstrate not only the sustainability of service but also an enhanced level of reliable access for communities that have no viable transportation alternative.

Theme D: Justice

JUS: The Indigenous Courtwork Program (ICW) continued to expand the availability of Gladue reports to New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador. Jurisdictions currently cost-sharing Gladue services with the ICW include British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Northwest Territories and Yukon. The ICW supported Gladue reporting writing pilot projects in Newfoundland and Labrador and in Manitoba. Justice officials continue to work with provincial and territorial counterparts to secure long-term cost-shared supports for the ongoing delivery of Gladue reports.

In 2024–25, the Indigenous Justice Program provided funding to 53 programs for Gladue Aftercare, an increase of an additional 10 programs since 2023–24. These programs provide services to justice system clients that have Gladue factors.

Furthermore, this fiscal year, Justice increased the number of negotiation tables with Indigenous communities at which administration of justice is discussed from 21 to 25. Responding to UN Declaration Act Action Plan Measure 28, Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action 42 and 50, as well as modern treaty obligations, Justice continues to chart the path forward on administration of justice tables in collaboration with other federal departments. Justice continues to receive great interest from Indigenous communities regarding administration of justice specific negotiation processes.

PS: Through the First Nations and Inuit Policing Program, PS supports the operations of 36 First Nations and Inuit police services in 162 First Nations and Inuit communities and enhanced levels of municipal, provincial or federal policing in 262 other First Nations and Inuit communities. Through the Aboriginal Community Safety Planning Initiative and other programming, PS also supports Indigenous communities in the development of community safety plans that identify their unique safety priorities and design community-led solutions in a holistic, culturally relevant, and long-term manner. In 2024–25, PS continued to deliver this programming to support improved policing and community safety outcomes in First Nations and Inuit communities, including for women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ community members.

RCMP: In 2024, the RCMP piloted the Cultivating Equitable and Unbiased Policing course in British Columbia (E Division). By 2025–26, this course will be available to all RCMP members across Canada. This national course provides the knowledge and skills to positively impact and build trust within communities served. The course covers key topics like the history and social context of bias, unconscious bias, procedural fairness, police legitimacy, and strategies to reduce bias. It also provides practical tools to foster fairness, address biases, and adopt a more inclusive and equitable approach to law enforcement.

The RCMP also developed a new course in 2024 called Hate Crimes and Incidents for Frontline Police Officers in Canada. Created with the Canadian Race Relations Foundation and the National Hate Crime Task Force, this training helps frontline officers respond to hate crimes or incidents effectively. Frontline police officers play a critical role in the initial response to hate crimes and incidents, and provide important reassurance and access to support, which can help victims, and their broader communities initiate the recovery process. The training is available to all frontline police officers across Canada through the Canadian Police Knowledge Network.

Theme E: Capacity building and coordination

CIRNAC: Through the Indigenous-led Data Research Program, CIRNAC provided $2.3M to fund 18 projects aimed at improving data methodologies specific to MMIWG 2SLGBTQI+ people. Additionally, through the Supporting Indigenous Women’s and 2SLGBTQI+ Organizations Program, CIRNAC provided $7.4M to fund 33 projects aimed at strengthening organizational capacity and enabling grassroot engagement to identify priorities and influence change across all levels of government.

Contact information

Krista Apse
Director General, Indigenous Engagement and Relations Directorate
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
10 Wellington St, Gatineau, QC K1A 0H4
Telephone: (613) 240-6216
Krista.Apse@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca

Shared outcome

Violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people is reduced.

Name of theme	Theme A Culture	Theme B Health and wellness	Theme C Human safety and security	Theme D Justice	Theme E Capacity building and coordination	Internal services
Theme outcome(s)	Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people demonstrate connection to their language and culture People living in Canada have an increased appreciation of Indigenous cultures	Indigenous people's health experiences, inclusive of Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people, are improved Health and wellbeing outcomes for Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people are improved	Socioeconomic factors contributing to violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people are mitigated The safety of communities in which Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people live is improved	Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people have increased access to justice Systemic racism against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people in the justice system is reduced	The capacity of Indigenous and federal organizations to address Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people's needs is improved	Not applicable
CIRNAC	$107,954,676	$1,318,986,272 and $2,486,122 ongoing	Not applicable	$25,274,127	$59,532,454 and $8,455,155 ongoing	$9,877,291 and $114,723 ongoing
PCH	$315,100,000 and $15,000,000 ongoing	$14,300,000 and $2,900,000 ongoing	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	$589,767
ISC	Not applicable	$4,362,246,840	$1,705,355,186 and $396,600,000 ongoing	$109,727,383 and $9,644,248 ongoing	Not applicable	$60,596,867 and $3,910,121 ongoing
PS	Not applicable	Not applicable	$60,127,348 and $17,551,599 ongoing	$650,617,917 and $151,232,987 ongoing	Not applicable	$9,988,816 and $1,614,048 ongoing
JUS	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	$114,533,561 and $9,660,000 ongoing	Not applicable	$2,029,326
LAC	$14,934,856	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Internal services costs are included in the total under the Theme.
HC	Not applicable	$14,827,723	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	$113,909
CMHC	Not applicable	Not applicable	$5,221,023,460^{Table note a}	Not applicable	Not applicable	Internal services costs are included in the total under the Theme.
TC	Not applicable	Not applicable	$100,487,688	Not applicable	Not applicable	$215,958
PPSC	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	$21,090,164	Not applicable	$2,372,196
RCMP	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	$75,000,000^{Table note b}	Not applicable	Not applicable
Table note a Total federal planned spending to date has been adjusted to include the impact of lapsed funding that has been reprofiled to future years. Total planned spending to date is greater than the Total federal funding allocated (from start to end date) due to the fact that CMHC does not track the spending on the advancement of MMIWG funding separately from overall program spending. The total planned spending amount represents overall program spending and therefore overstates the amount supporting the intended beneficiaries of the MMIWG initiative. Return to table note a referrer Table note b Funding was provided to the RCMP in Budget 2021 for initiatives related to "Addressing Systemic Racism (ASR)". One such initiative is to establish and implement an anti-racism training curriculum, which forms part of the RCMP’s Intercultural Learning Strategy. As a result, only a small portion ($4,361,780) of the $75,000,000 over 5 years will directly address Indigenous learning and cultures. Return to table note b referrer

Performance information

Horizontal initiative overview

Name of horizontal initiative: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ People

Horizontal initiative shared outcome: Violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people is reduced

Total federal funding allocated: $12,659,663,322 and $613,688,834 ongoing

2024–25 planned spending: $2,437,190,725

2024–25 actual spending: $6,168,421,902

Performance indicators, targets and results
Performance indicators	Targets	Date to achieve targets	2024–25 actual results
Homicide rate per 100,000 for Indigenous women	Lower than 5.07 per 100,000 people	March 31, 2028	Not applicable
Comparative rate in homicide between Indigenous and non-Indigenous women	Lower than the 6.5 ratio^{Table note a}	March 31, 2028	Not applicable
Percentage of Indigenous women who report being physically or sexually assaulted before the age of 15	First Nations women: lower than 41.1% Métis women: lower than 47.3% Inuit women: lower than 56.3%	March 31, 2028	Not applicable
Comparative rate of childhood violent victimization between Indigenous and non-Indigenous women	Lower than the following ratios^{Table note b}: First Nations: 1.62 times Métis: 1.86 times Inuit: 2.22 times	March 31, 2028	Not applicable
Percentage of Indigenous 2SLGBTQI+ people who report experiences of gender-based violence	Physical assault: lower than 72.7% Sexual assault: lower than 65.2%	March 31, 2028	Not applicable
Percentage of Indigenous women and girls who self-reported being physically and sexually assaulted	Lower than 62.7%	March 31, 2028	Not applicable
Comparative difference between percent of Indigenous and non-Indigenous women and girls who self-reported being physically or sexually assaulted	Lower than the 1.4 ratio^{Table note c}	March 31, 2028	Not applicable
Table note a Indigenous women are 6.5 times more likely to be victims of homicide than non-Indigenous women. Return to table note a referrer Table note b Indigenous women are more likely to experience childhood violent victimization than non-Indigenous women in the following ratios: First Nations women (1.62 times more likely), Inuit women (1.86 times more likely), and Métis women (2.22 times more likely). Return to table note b referrer Table note c Indigenous women and girls are 1.4 times more likely to self-report being physically or sexually assaulted than non-Indigenous women and girls. Return to table note c referrer

Theme A details

Name of theme: Culture

Total federal theme funding allocated: $330,034,856 and $15,900,000 ongoing

2024–25 federal theme planned spending: $50,538,658

2024–25 federal theme actual spending: $50,200,810

Theme A outcomes, performance indicators, targets and results
Theme outcomes	Theme performance indicators	Theme targets	Date to achieve targets	2024–25 actual results
Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people demonstrate connection to their language and culture	Number of Indigenous people who have learned an Indigenous language as a second language	To be determined^{Table note a}	March 31, 2028	Not applicable
	Percentage of Indigenous women and girls who agree or strongly agree with the statement "I have a deep sense of belonging to my [First Nations/Métis/Inuit/Aboriginal] group"	Higher than: First Nations: 64.3% Métis: 47.2% Inuit: 84.3%	March 31, 2028	Not applicable
	Percentage of Indigenous women and girls who agree or strongly agree with the statement "I am active in [First Nations/Métis/Inuit/Aboriginal] organizations, social events or cultural activities"	Higher than: First Nations: 43.5% Métis: 24% Inuit: 57.8%	March 31, 2028	Not applicable
People living in Canada have an increased appreciation of Indigenous cultures	Percentage of respondents who think the art and culture of Indigenous people (First Nations, Métis and Inuit) is somewhat important or very important national symbol of Canadian identity	Higher than 82%	March 31, 2028	Not applicable
	Percentage of respondents who feel that respect for Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) culture is a Canadian shared value	Higher than 64%	March 31, 2028	Not applicable
Table note a PCH is engaging Indigenous partners on the establishment of the target. Return to table note a referrer

Theme A horizontal initiative activities

Canadian Heritage

Link to department's program inventory: Indigenous Languages and Cultures

Horizontal initiative activity: Investments in Indigenous languages

Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $275,000,000 over 5 years and $2,000,000 ongoing

2024–25 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $33,545,000 (This number only represents G&Cs amount)

2024–25 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $33,545,000

Expected results, performance indicators, targets and results
2024–25 horizontal initiative activity expected results	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity targets	Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets	2024–25 actual results
Indigenous language stakeholders implement projects to reclaim, revitalize, maintain and strengthen Indigenous languages	Number of participants in language learning activities	Not available^{Table note a}	March 31, 2025	2,305 participants for 12 agreements under sections 8–9 of the Indigenous Languages Act^{Table note b}
	Number of projects funded	At least one funded project per distinction (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis)	March 31, 2025	14 projects broken down as follows: First Nations (12), Inuit (1), and Métis (1)
Table note a No target was established for 2024–25. Return to table note a referrer Table note b Data for 2024–25 was not available at the time of reporting. Alternatively, the results being reported represent data for 2023–24. Return to table note b referrer

Link to department's program inventory:

Cultural Marketplace Framework
Cultural Industries Support and Development

Horizontal initiative activity: Indigenous Screen Office

Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $40,100,000 over 3 years (2021–22 to 2023–24) and $13,000,000 ongoing, starting in 2024–25

2024–25 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $13,000,000

2025–25 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $13,000,000

Expected results, performance indicators, targets and results
2024–25 horizontal initiative activity expected results	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity targets	Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets	2024–25 actual results
Canadian Indigenous creators have made significant advancements towards achieving narrative sovereignty over developing their own stories	Number of audiovisual stories in development funded by the Indigenous Screen Office Program that are fully managed by Indigenous people, including women and 2SLGBTQI+ creators	10	March 31, 2025	49

Library and Archives Canada

Link to department's program inventory:

Acquisition and processing of private archives
Preservation
Public services
Outreach and support to communities

Horizontal initiative activity: Supporting the digitization of and access to Indigenous documentary heritage

Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $14,934,856 over 4 years ($13,904,495 excluding SSC and PSPC)

2024–25 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $3,993,658 excluding SSC and PSPC

2024–25 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $3,655,810 excluding SSC and PSPC

Expected results, performance indicators, targets and results
2024–25 horizontal initiative activity expected results	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity targets	Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets	2024–25 actual results
Indigenous perspectives are better reflected and incorporated into LAC’s collections through increased digitization of Indigenous languages and cultural documentary heritage in consultations with Indigenous communities	Number of digital images created and described by Indigenous staff after consultation with Indigenous Advisory Circle and other community-level organizations	50,000	March 31, 2025	23,164^{Table note a}
Access to Indigenous content is increased through LAC's contribution program	Number of applications received for the Contribution Program, that were reviewed by a committee of Indigenous experts using a distinctions-based lens	55	March 31, 2025	100
Table note a The target was not met, and information to explain the variance was not available at the time of reporting. Return to table note a referrer

Theme B details

Name of theme: Health and Wellness

Total federal theme funding allocated: $5,715,650,321 and $5,400,000 ongoing

2024–25 federal theme planned spending: $386,171,234

2024–25 federal theme actual spending: $629,396,839

Theme B outcomes, performance indicators, targets and results
Theme outcomes	Theme performance indicators	Theme targets	Date to achieve targets	2024–25 actual results
Indigenous people's health experiences, inclusive of Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people, are improved	Percentage of First Nations women (on reserve) who rate the quality of health care services delivered in their community as good or excellent	57%	March 31, 2028	Not applicable
	Percentage of First Nations (on reserve) women (18+) who did not receive all the health care that they required in the past 12 months	12%	March 31, 2028	Not applicable
	Percentage of First Nations (off reserve) women (18+) who had an unmet health care need in the past 12 months	20%	March 31, 2028	Not applicable
	Percentage of Inuit in Inuit Nunangat women (18+) who had an unmet health care need in the past 12 months	22%	March 31, 2028	Not applicable
	Percentage of Métis women (18+) who had an unmet health care need in the past 12 months	19%	March 31, 2028	Not applicable
Health and wellbeing outcomes for Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people are improved	Percentage of Indigenous women who reported "excellent" or "very good" mental health	First Nations (on reserve): 55% First Nations (off reserve): 53% Inuit in Inuit Nunangat: 50% Métis: 58%	March 31, 2028	Not applicable
	Percentage of Indigenous women who reported being in very good or excellent health	First Nations (on reserve): 44% First Nations (off reserve): 49% Inuit in Inuit Nunangat: 44% Métis: 55%	March 31, 2028	Not applicable
	Percentage of family members and survivors who report perceived improvements in wellbeing	80%	March 31, 2028	Not applicable

Theme B horizontal initiative activities

Canadian Heritage

Link to department's program inventory: Sport development and High Performance

Horizontal initiative activity: Reconciliation and strength for Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people through sport

Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $14,300,000 over 5 years and $2,900,000 ongoing

2024–25 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $4,100,060. This includes $2.85M for 2024–25 and $1.25M reprofiled from 2021–22.

2024–25 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $4,100,060

Expected results, performance indicators, targets and results
2024–25 horizontal initiative activity expected results	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity targets	Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets	2024–25 actual results
Funded activities increase the opportunities for Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people to participate in sport activities	Number of Indigenous communities with sport projects for women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people as a result of this initiative	25	March 31, 2025	Not available^{Table note a}
	Number of Indigenous women girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people participating in sport projects funded under this initiative	500	March 31, 2025	Not available^{Table note a}
Funded activities support the recipients' self-identified social development goals	Percentage of projects that report participants have improved on the identified social development goals	90%	March 31, 2025	Not available^{Table note a}
	Percentage of project that report participants felt more positive about their health and wellness	90%	March 31, 2025	Not available^{Table note a}
Table note a Due to the timelines associated with annual reporting, results for 2023–24 are not available at the time of publication. Return to table note a referrer

Health Canada

Link to department's program inventory: Health Care Systems — Healthy People and Communities

Horizontal initiative activity: Addressing Anti-Indigenous Racism in Canada's Health Systems

Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $14,941,632 over 3 years

2024–25 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $0

2024–25 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $0

Expected results, performance indicators, targets and results
2024–25 horizontal initiative activity expected results	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity targets	Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets	2024–25 actual results
Health system partners have increased capacity to create culturally safe and inclusive health services for racialized and marginalized communities	Number of health system partners who report having access to information to create safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive health services	Not applicable – completed^{Table note a}	Not applicable – completed^{Table note a}	Not applicable – completed^{Table note a}
Table note a Completed in 2023–24. The target was 400 and result was 510. Return to table note a referrer

Indigenous Services Canada

Link to department's program inventory: Health Systems Support

Horizontal initiative activity: Addressing Anti-Indigenous Racism in Canada's Health Systems

Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $279,323,419 over 8 years

2024–25 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $0^{Footnote 3}

2024–25 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $24,614,336

Expected results, performance indicators, targets and results
2024–25 horizontal initiative activity expected results	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity targets	Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets	2024–25 actual results
Indigenous people receive health and social services that are culturally safe and respond to community needs	Number of health system navigators	75	March 31, 2027	Not applicable
	Number of patient advocates	20	March 31, 2027	Not applicable

Link to department's program inventory: Public Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Horizontal initiative activity: Distinctions-Based Mental Wellness Strategies and Trauma-Informed Mental Wellness Services

Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $597,502,785 over 3 years (2021-22 to 2023-24) and $417,152,800 over 2 years (2024-25 to 2025-26)

2024–25 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $0^{Footnote 4}

2024–25 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $194,553,499

Expected results, performance indicators, targets and results
2024–25 horizontal initiative activity expected results	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity targets	Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets	2024–25 actual results
Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people have access to trauma-informed mental wellness services	Number of interactions between those affected by the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and cultural/emotional support workers	1.2 million annual interactions	March 31, 2026	Not available

Link to department's program inventory: Health Systems Support

Horizontal initiative activity: Co-development of Distinctions-Based Indigenous Health Legislation

Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $15,578,047 over 2 years

2024–25 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $0

2024–25 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $0

Expected results, performance indicators, targets and results
2024–25 horizontal initiative activity expected results	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity targets	Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets	2024–25 actual results
Indigenous people are collaborating in health service and policy development	Number of Indigenous organizations that led/participated in engagement	Not applicable – completed^{Table note a}	Not applicable – completed^{Table note a}	Not applicable – completed^{Table note a}
Table note a Completed in 2022–23. The target was 32 and the result was 38. Return to table note a referrer

Link to department's program inventory: Community Infrastructure

Horizontal initiative activity: Co-development of Infrastructure Plans

Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $25,900,000 over 2 years

2024–25 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $0

2024–25 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $0

Expected results, performance indicators, targets and results
2024–25 horizontal initiative activity expected results	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity targets	Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets	2024–25 actual results
Indigenous people are collaborating in health service and policy development	Number of communities that have completed infrastructure needs assessments	Not applicable – completed^{Table note a}	Not applicable – completed^{Table note a}	Not applicable – completed^{Table note a}
	Number of communities that inform Canada of their long-term infrastructure needs through the development of long-term plans	Not applicable – completed^{Table note a}	Not applicable – completed^{Table note a}	Not applicable – completed^{Table note a}
Table note a Completed in 2022–23. The result was 72% (405 communities) for both indicators. Return to table note a referrer

Indigenous Services Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

Link to department's program inventory:

Community Infrastructure (ISC)
Indigenous Engagement and Capacity Support (CIRNAC)

Horizontal initiative activity: Indigenous Community Infrastructure Fund

Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: : $3,028,527,989 (ISC), $1,309,923,649 (CIRNAC)

2024–25 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity $149,635,677 (ISC), $229,935,497 (CIRNAC)

2024–25 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $153,464,195 (ISC), $250,364,325 (CIRNAC)

Expected results, performance indicators, targets and results
2024–25 horizontal initiative activity expected results	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity targets	Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets	2024–25 actual results
Indigenous Peoples have reliable and sustainable health infrastructure	Percentage of First Nations health infrastructure with a condition rating of "good"	75%	March 31, 2025	84%
	Percentage of First Nation housing that is adequate, as assessed and reported by First Nations	75%	March 31, 2025	72.9%^{Table note a}
	Percentage of First Nation households living in a dwelling that contains more than one person per room	10.7%	March 31, 2026	Not applicable
	Percentage of on-reserve education facilities with a condition rating of "good" or "new"	60%	March 31, 2026	60.55%^{Table note a}
	Percentage of public water systems on reserve that have low risk ratings	70%	March 31, 2026	63.8%^{Table note a}
	Percentage of public wastewater systems on reserve that have low risk ratings	69%	March 31, 2026	48.1%^{Table note a}
	Percentage of 2023–24, Budget 2021 Indigenous Community Infrastructure funding delivered to Inuit partners to support their priority infrastructure projects	100%	March 31, 2025	100%
	Percentage of 2023–24, Budget 2021 Indigenous Community Infrastructure funding delivered to Métis Nation partners to support their priority infrastructure projects	100%	March 31, 2025	100%
	Percentage of self-governing and modern treaty First Nations that are receiving funding to support their infrastructure initiatives	100%	March 31, 2025	100%
Enhanced well-being of Indigenous Peoples	Percentage of urban and rural (off-reserve) Indigenous people that have a deep sense of belonging to their Indigenous group	20%	March 31, 2026	Not applicable^{Table note b}
Table note a The result is from 2023–24. Due to the timelines associated with annual reporting, results for 2024–25 are not available at the time of publication. Return to table note a referrer Table note b The program does not currently have the data required to measure this indicator. Updated indicators will be introduced in future MMIWG HI reports. Return to table note b referrer

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs

Link to department's program inventory: Indigenous-led Services

Horizontal initiative activity: Support for the Wellbeing of Families and Survivors of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People Program

Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $12,500,000 over 5 years and $2,500,000 ongoing

2024–25 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $2,500,000

2024–25 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: : $2,314,302

Expected results, performance indicators, targets and results
2024–25 horizontal initiative activity expected results	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity targets	Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets	2024–25 actual results
Indigenous groups have timely access to resources to support families and survivors in their healing journeys	Percentage of decisions on proposals for Support for the Wellbeing of Families and Survivors that are made within 10 weeks of receipt of the funding application	90%	March 31, 2025	Not available^{Table note a}
Families and survivors have improved their wellbeing	Percentage of funding recipients reporting perceived improvements in wellbeing for participating family members and survivors	80%	March 31, 2025	Not available^{Table note a}
Table note a Due to the timelines associated with annual reporting, results for 2024–25 are not available at the time of publication. Return to table note a referrer

Theme C details

Name of theme: Human Safety and Security

Total federal theme funding allocated: $5,575,351,792 and $414,151,599 ongoing

2024–25 federal theme planned spending: $1,773,166,415

2024–25 federal theme actual spending: $5,554,297,402

Theme C outcomes, performance indicators, targets and results
Theme outcomes	Theme performance indicators	Theme targets	Date to achieve targets	2024–25 actual results
Socioeconomic factors contributing to violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people are mitigated	Percentage of Indigenous communities with an improved community well-being index score	Higher than 85%	March 31, 2028	Not applicable
	Median community well-being index score for Indigenous communities	Higher than 81	March 31, 2028	Not applicable
	Number of short-term and long-term Indigenous shelters for victims of abuse	Short-term: higher than 87 Long-term: higher than 7	March 31, 2028	Not applicable
	Number of spaces available in Indigenous short-term and long-term shelters for victims of abuse	Short term: higher than 1,123 Long term: higher than 65	March 31, 2028	Not applicable
	Number of short-term and long-term shelters for victims of abuse in cities with a significant Indigenous population	Short-term: higher than 52 Long-term: higher than 66	March 31, 2028	Not applicable
	Number of spaces available in short-term and long-term shelters for victims of abuse in cities with a significant Indigenous population	Short-term: higher than 1,087 Long-term: higher than 972	March 31, 2028	Not applicable
	Police reported crime rate in cities with a significant Indigenous population	Lower than 1,124.2	March 31, 2028	Not applicable
The safety of communities in which Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people live is improved	Percentage of cities with a significant Indigenous population with a reduced crime severity index score	Higher than 45%	March 31, 2028	Not applicable
	Median crime severity index score for cities with significant Indigenous population	Lower than 132.2	March 31, 2028	Not applicable
	Percentage of Indigenous women and girls who report that they feel somewhat safe or very safe from crime when walking alone in their neighbourhood after dark	First Nations women: higher than 90% Métis women: higher than 72% Inuit women: higher than 81%	March 31, 2028	Not applicable

Theme C horizontal initiative activities

Indigenous Services Canada

Link to department's program inventory: Elementary and Secondary Education

Horizontal initiative activity: Elementary and Secondary Education on Reserve — Additional Funding

Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $726,000,000 over 5 years and $188,000,000 ongoing

2024–25 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $154,127,841

2024–25 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $154,127,841

Expected results, performance indicators, targets and results
2024–25 horizontal initiative activity expected results	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity targets	Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets	2024–25 actual results
Indigenous students receive an inclusive and quality education	Number of First Nations students who are provided full-day kindergarten services in First Nations administered schools	Maintain or increase results year-over-year (2023–24: 8,261)	March 31, 2025	8,303
	Percentage of students attending First Nations administered schools who are taught at least one subject in a First Nations language	Maintain or increase results year-over-year (2023–24: 93%)	March 31, 2025	94%
	Percentage of First Nations on reserve students who graduate from secondary school (on-time graduation rate)	Maintain or increase results year-over-year (2023–24: 30%)	March 31, 2025	33%
	Percentage of First Nations on reserve students who graduate from secondary school (extended-time graduation rate)	Maintain or increase results year-over-year (2023–24: 49%)	March 31, 2025	47%^{Table note a}
	Number of First Nations under a transformative model (e.g. regional education agreement or school board)	Maintain or increase results year-over-year (2023–24: 207)	March 31, 2025	207
Table note a The target was not met, and information to explain the variance was not available at the time of reporting. Return to table note a referrer

Link to department's program inventory: Elementary and Secondary Education

Horizontal initiative activity: Before- and after-school programming for First Nations students on reserve

Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $515,000,000 over 5 years and $112,000,000 ongoing

2024–25 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $103,952,978

2024–25 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $103,952,978

Expected results, performance indicators, targets and results
2024–25 horizontal initiative activity expected results	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity targets	Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets	2024–25 actual results
Indigenous students receive an inclusive and quality education	Number of First Nations administered schools offering before- and after-school programming on reserve	Maintain or increase results year-over-year (2023–24: 67)	March 31, 2025	99
	Number of First Nations students ordinarily resident on reserve participating in before- and after-school programming on reserve	Maintain or increase results year-over-year (2023–24: 6,502)	March 31, 2025	9,698

Link to department's program inventory: Safety and Prevention Services

Horizontal initiative activity: Pathways to Safe Indigenous Communities Initiative

Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $123,800,000 over 5 years

2024–25 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $25,800,000^{Footnote 5}

2024–25 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $30,885,806

Expected results, performance indicators, targets and results
2024–25 horizontal initiative activity expected results	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity targets	Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets	2024–25 actual results
The safety and well-being of Indigenous communities, including women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people, is improved	Percentage of annual funding delivered to support the safety and well-being needs and priorities of Indigenous communities	100%	March 31, 2026	100%
	Percentage of recipient communities or organizations reporting that their project has improved community safety and well-being	90%	March 31, 2026	100%^{Table note a}
Table note a From the most recently available results in 2023–24, 49 of 52 projects have submitted final or interim reports. Of these, 100% have reported positive outcomes on community safety and well-being. Return to table note a referrer

Link to department's program inventory: Indigenous Entrepreneurship and Business Development

Horizontal initiative activity: Indigenous Women's Entrepreneurship

Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $36,455,186 over 5 years

2024–25 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $0^{Footnote 6}

2024–25 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $7,000,000

Expected results, performance indicators, targets and results
2024–25 horizontal initiative activity expected results	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity targets	Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets	2024–25 actual results
More Indigenous women-owned and controlled businesses continue to be created or expanded in Canada	Number of micro-loans provided to Indigenous women entrepreneurs	200 micro-loans over 3 years	March 31, 2026	Not applicable
	Increase in percentage of Indigenous women entrepreneurs accessing financing through Aboriginal financial institutions and Métis capital corporations	Increase of 50% from initial baseline determined in March 2022	March 31, 2025	95% increase^{Table note a}
Table note a Given the timing of reporting and availability of results from the data source (National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association Annual Report), the result reported is from 2023–24. The result reflects the increase from 164 women who received microloans in 2022–23 through the Indigenous Women’s Entrepreneurship (IWE) Program to an additional 156 women who received microloans through IWE in 2023–24, a 95% increase. Return to table note a referrer

Indigenous Services Canada and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

Link to department's program inventory:

Safety and Prevention Services (ISC)
Financing for Housing (CMHC)

Horizontal initiative activity: Comprehensive Violence Prevention Strategy

Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $724,100,000 ($304,100,000 ISC, $420,000,000 CMHC) over 5 years and $96,600,000 ongoing

2024–25 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $88,452,720 (ISC), $151,600,000 (CMHC)

2024–25 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $88,452,720 (ISC) $137,318,992 (CMHC)

Expected results, performance indicators, targets and results
2024–25 horizontal initiative activity expected results	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity targets	Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets	2024–25 actual results
Indigenous women, children, families, and 2SLGBTQI+ people receive an increased level of enhanced services and participate in violence prevention activities	Number of beds available within ISC-funded shelters and ISC-funded transitional (second-stage) homes	Shelters: 1,350 Transitional homes: 500	March 31, 2026	Not applicable
	Number of support services and violence prevention activities delivered by organizations and communities delivered within established timelines	100%	March 31, 2026	75%^{Table note a}
Indigenous women, children, families, and 2SLGBTQI+ people have increased access to refuge	Number of new CMHC-funded shelters and shelter spaces created for Indigenous women, children and 2SLGBTQI+ people	38 shelters	March 31, 2026	Not applicable
	Number of new CMHC-funded transitional housing and units created for Indigenous women, children and 2SLGBTQI+ people	50 transitional (second stage) housing	March 31, 2026	Not applicable
Table note a The target was not met due to a combination of internal capacity challenges, including staffing constraints, supply chain delays, environmental factors, and timing issues related to funding flow. Return to table note a referrer

Public Safety

Link to department's program inventory: Crime Prevention

Horizontal initiative activity: Aboriginal Community Safety Planning Initiative and Northern and Indigenous Crime Prevention Fund

Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity:

Northern and Indigenous Crime Prevention Fund: $21,862,982 over 5 years and $6,452,443 ongoing
Aboriginal Community Safety Planning Initiative: $38,264,367 over 5 years and $11,099,156 ongoing

2024–25 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity:

Northern and Indigenous Crime Prevention Fund: $6,452,443
Aboriginal Community Safety Planning Initiative: $10,956,656

2024–25 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity:

Northern and Indigenous Crime Prevention Fund: $4,018,805
Aboriginal Community Safety Planning Initiative: $5,819,524

Expected results, performance indicators, targets and results
2024–25 horizontal initiative activity expected results	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity targets	Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets	2024–25 actual results
Communities with a safety plan are supported to implement community safety and wellbeing approaches in response to their identified safety priorities	Percentage of Community Safety Plans — related projects funded through the Northern and Indigenous Crime Prevention Fund	40%	March 31, 2026	Not applicable
	Percentage of community safety and wellbeing related projects funded through the Aboriginal Community Safety Development Contribution Program	40%	March 31, 2026	Not applicable

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation^{Footnote 7}

Link to department's program inventory: Financing for Housing

Horizontal initiative activity: National Housing Strategy — Affordable Housing Fund

Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: Reallocation of $1,300,000,000 in the Affordable Housing Fund, previously known as National Housing Co-Investment Fund, is to further offer subsidies and additional contribution for construction, repair and support of affordable housing units, and includes: $250,000,000 from 2021–22 to 2022–23 for transitional housing units and shelter beds for women fleeing gender-based violence and their children.

2024–25 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $1,139,673,074

2024–25 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $868,547,473

Expected results, performance indicators, targets and results
2024–25 horizontal initiative activity expected results	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity targets	Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets	2024–25 actual results
Canadians, including Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people, have increased access to affordable housing	Percentage of total National Housing Strategy funding amount targeting the needs of women and their children	At least 25% of aggregate National Housing Strategy investments	March 31, 2028^{Table note a}	Not applicable
Table note a The National Housing Strategy (NHS) aims to meet and maintain the target throughout its implementation. The target date of March 2028 corresponds to the end date of the NHS funding. Return to table note a referrer

Link to department's program inventory: Assistance for housing needs

Horizontal initiative activity: National Housing Strategy — Rapid Housing Initiative

Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $1,500,000,000

2024–25 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $873,278

2024–25 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $2,001,100^{Footnote 8}

Expected results, performance indicators, targets and results
2024–25 horizontal initiative activity expected results	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity targets	Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets	2024–25 actual results
Canadians, including Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people, have increased access to affordable housing	Percentage of total National Housing Strategy funding amount targeting the needs of women and their children	At least 25% of aggregate National Housing Strategy investments	March 31, 2028^{Table note a}	Not applicable
Table note a The National Housing Strategy (NHS) aims to meet and maintain the target throughout its implementation. The target date of March 2028 corresponds to the end date of the NHS funding. Return to table note a referrer

Link to department's program inventory: Assistance for housing needs

Horizontal initiative activity: National Housing Strategy — Canada Housing Benefit

Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $315,400,000 over 7 years

2024–25 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $50,000,000

2024–25 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $41,114,710

Expected results, performance indicators, targets and results
2024–25 horizontal initiative activity expected results	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity targets	Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets	2024–25 actual results
Canadians, including Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people, have increased access to affordable housing	Percentage of total National Housing Strategy funding amount targeting the needs of women and their children	At least 25% of aggregate National Housing Strategy investments	March 31, 2028^{Table note a}	Not applicable
Table note a The National Housing Strategy (NHS) aims to meet and maintain the target throughout its implementation. The target date of March 2028 corresponds to the end date of the NHS funding. Return to table note a referrer

Link to department's program inventory: Assistance for housing needs

Horizontal initiative activity: National Housing Strategy — Federal Community Housing Initiative, phase 2

Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $118,200,000 over 7 years

2024–25 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $18,000,000

2024–25 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $6,669,475

Expected results, performance indicators, targets and results
2024–25 horizontal initiative activity expected results	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity targets	Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets	2024–25 actual results
Canadians, including Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people, have increased access to affordable housing	Total number of National Housing Strategy units targeting the needs of women and their children	At least 25% of aggregate National Housing Strategy investments	March 31, 2028^{Table note a}	Not applicable
Table note a The National Housing Strategy (NHS) aims to meet and maintain the target throughout its implementation. The target date of March 2028 corresponds to the end date of the NHS funding. Return to table note a referrer

Transport Canada

Link to department's program inventory: Transportation Infrastructure

Horizontal initiative activity: Remote Passenger Rail Program — Providing safe and accessible transportation options in rural, remote and northern communities

Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $156,269,257

2024–25 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $23,277,425

2024–25 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $34,083,978

Expected results, performance indicators, targets and results
2024–25 horizontal initiative activity expected results	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity targets	Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets	2024–25 actual results
Program recipients maintain a sufficient financial capacity to continue to provide remote passenger rail services between Sept-Iles and Schefferville in Quebec and The Pas and Pukatawaga in Manitoba	Number of round trips per year	52	March 31, 2025	Tshiuetin made 81 round trips Keewatin made 65 round trips

Theme D details

Name of theme: Justice

Total federal theme funding allocated: $976,340,353 and $170,537,235 ongoing

2024–25 federal theme planned spending: $214,167,924

2024–25 federal theme actual spending: $171,744,682

Theme D outcomes, performance indicators, targets and results
Theme outcomes	Theme performance indicators	Theme targets	Date to achieve targets	2024–25 actual results
Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people have increased access to justice	Percentage of Indigenous people who have confidence that the Canadian youth criminal justice system is accessible	Higher than: First Nations: 28% Inuit: 31% Métis: 28% Multiple Indigenous identities: 30%	March 31, 2028	Not applicable
	Percentage of Indigenous people who have confidence that the Canadian criminal justice system is accessible to all people	Higher than: First Nations: 22% Inuit: 27% Métis: 22% Multiple Indigenous identities: 21%	March 31, 2028	Not applicable
Systemic racism against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people in the justice system is reduced	Number of federal government policies related to justice that have implemented the Anti-Racism Framework in their development^{Table note a}	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
	Percentage of Indigenous women who have a great deal or some confidence in police	Higher than: First Nations women: 80.1% Métis women: 86.4% Inuit women: 68.9%	March 31, 2028	Not applicable
	Percentage of Indigenous women who have a great deal or some confidence in criminal courts	Higher than: First Nations women: 54.5% Métis women: 57.0% Inuit women: 36.2%	March 31, 2028	Not applicable
Table note a This indicator was removed because the activity was transferred to ESDC, which is not a partner in this initiative. Return to table note a referrer

Theme D horizontal initiative activities

Department of Justice

Link to department's program inventory: Indigenous Justice

Horizontal initiative activity: Implementation of Gladue Principles

Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $49,340,000 over 5 years (ending in 2025–26) and $9,660,000 ongoing

2024–25 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $11,160,000

2024–25 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $11,455,809

Expected results, performance indicators, targets and results
2024–25 horizontal initiative activity expected results	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity targets	Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets	2024–25 actual results
Justice system actors are provided information and advice regarding Indigenous persons before the court	Number of Gladue reports funded	3,000	March 31, 2026	Not applicable
Indigenous communities deliver local justice programs, services and programming	Number of programs offering Gladue aftercare/post sentence supports	No target was identified for 2024-25	March 31, 2025	53
Increased understanding of Gladue Principles by criminal justice professionals	Number of Gladue systemic change projects funded	No target was identified for 2024-25	March 31, 2025	18

Link to department's program inventory: Legal Policies, Laws and Governance

Horizontal initiative activity: Justice capacity related to Administration of Justice Agreements

Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $8,082,900 over 5 years

2024–25 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $1,596,980

2024–25 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $1,187,248

Expected results, performance indicators, targets and results
2024–25 horizontal initiative activity expected results	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity targets	Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets	2024–25 actual results
The continued support of administration of justice negotiations through the recognition of Indigenous rights and self-determination process	Number of tables being supported by full-time equivalents (FTEs) for Administration of Justice discussions per year	30	March 31, 2025	25^{Table note a}
Table note a During 2024–25, Justice increased the number of negotiation tables with Indigenous communities at which administration of justice is discussed from 21 to 25. Return to table note a referrer

Link to department's program inventory: Indigenous Justice

Horizontal initiative activity: Strengthen Indigenous-led community based programs — Program Integrity

Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $13,575,170 over 3 years

2024–25 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $0

2024–25 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $0

Expected results, performance indicators, targets and results
2024–25 horizontal initiative activity expected results	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity targets	Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets	2024–25 actual results
Indigenous communities deliver local justice programs	Percentage of Indigenous Justice Program (IJP) programs that received integrity funding	Completed - not applicable^{Table note a}	Completed - not applicable^{Table note a}	Completed - not applicable^{Table note a}
Table note a Completed in 2023–24. The target was 100%, and the result was that the majority of funding was allocated out to community programs to sustain their level of service and programming. Return to table note a referrer

Link to department's program inventory: Indigenous Justice

Horizontal initiative activity: Strengthen Indigenous-led community based programs — Civil and Family Mediation

Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $6,800,000 over 3 years

2024–25 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $0

2024–25 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $0

Expected results, performance indicators, targets and results
2024–25 horizontal initiative activity expected results	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity targets	Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets	2024–25 actual results
Indigenous communities deliver local justice programs	Number of programs who have enhanced or expanded civil and family mediation activities	Completed - not applicable^{Table note a}	Completed - not applicable^{Table note a}	Completed - not applicable^{Table note a}
Table note a Completed in 2023–24. The target was 60 and the result was 42. Return to table note a referrer

Link to department's program inventory: Indigenous Justice

Horizontal initiative activity: Strengthen Indigenous-led community based programs — Indigenous Family Courtwork Services

Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $6,700,000 over 3 years

2024–25 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $0

2024–25 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $0

Expected results, performance indicators, targets and results
2024–25 horizontal initiative activity expected results	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity targets	Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets	2024–25 actual results
Indigenous persons in contact with the criminal and family justice systems are provided culturally-relevant information, services and programming	Number of provinces/territories providing Indigenous Family Courtwork Services	Completed - not applicable^{Table note a}	Completed - not applicable^{Table note a}	Completed - not applicable^{Table note a}
Table note a Completed in 2023–24. The target was 7 and the result was 5, with ongoing development of programs in 5 other jurisdictions. Return to table note a referrer

Link to department's program inventory:

Legal Policies, Laws and Governance
Indigenous Justice

Horizontal initiative activity: Engaging with Indigenous partners on an Indigenous Justice Strategy

Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $24,249,709 over 3 years

2024–25 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $0

2024–25 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $0

Expected results, performance indicators, targets and results
2024–25 horizontal initiative activity expected results	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity targets	Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets	2024–25 actual results
Department-led Indigenous Justice Strategy (IJS) engagement activities provide input into the IJS development	Number of Department-led IJS engagement sessions	Completed - not applicable^{Table note a}	Completed - not applicable^{Table note a}	Completed - not applicable^{Table note a}
Increased capacity of Indigenous community programs and organizations to participate in Indigenous justice related engagement activities	Number of reports received from Indigenous recipients receiving funding for justice-related engagement activities	Completed - not applicable^{Table note b}	Completed - not applicable^{Table note b}	Completed - not applicable^{Table note b}
Table note a Completed in 2023–24. The target was 30, and the result was that 14 in-person regional sessions took place, followed by broader virtual gatherings in every province and territory (over 500 people). In-person sessions were also held at 11 federal correctional institutions and 3 community-run Section 81 Healing Lodges (around 230 participants). Return to table note a referrer Table note b Completed in 2023–24. The target was 2 reports from each of the 38 Indigenous-led engagement partners, and the result was that 38 federally funded Indigenous partners continued to engage with their members and citizens on the IJS. Second summary reports were submitted to the Department in late December 2023 and early 2024. Return to table note b referrer

Department of Justice and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

Link to department's program inventory:

Legal Policies, Laws and Governance (JUS)
Consultation and Accommodation (CIRNAC)

Horizontal initiative activity: Implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act

Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $5,785,782 over 2 years (JUS), $25,670,380 over 2 years (CIRNAC)

2024–25 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $0

2024–25 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $0

Expected results, performance indicators, targets and results
2024–25 horizontal initiative activity expected results	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity targets	Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets	2024–25 actual results
National Indigenous women's organizations, as well as regional and grassroots Indigenous women's organizations, were supported in applying for proposal-based project funding for Indigenous-led consultations on implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples	Percentage of engagement funding committed to Indigenous individuals and organizations	Not applicable^{Table note a}	Not applicable^{Table note a}	Not applicable^{Table note a}
Table note a The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (UNDA) implementation received new funding in Budget 2022 of $64M over 5 years and $11M ongoing. This funding and the performance indicators are not reported as part of the MMIWG HI. The Annual progress report on the implementation of the UNDA will continue in 2025–26 in consultation and cooperation with Indigenous partners, building on and refining reporting from previous years. Return to table note a referrer

Indigenous Services Canada

Link to department's program inventory: Indigenous Governance and Capacity Supports

Horizontal initiative activity: Address sex-based inequalities in the Indian Act through the Implementation of S-3

Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $102,976,515 over 11 years and $9,644,248 ongoing

2024–25 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $0^{Footnote 9}

2024–25 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $7,947,616

Expected results, performance indicators, targets and results
2024–25 horizontal initiative activity expected results	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity targets	Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets	2024–25 actual results
Decisions on individual entitlements to registration under s.6 of the Indian Act are rendered efficiently	Percentage of S-3 registration applications processed within 6 months under the newly introduced provisions in Bill S-3	80%	March 31, 2025	Not available^{Table note a}
Table note a In 2024–25, registration applications submitted by mail were processed in an average of 9 months, whether the person was impacted by Bill S-3 or not. Beginning in 2024–25, S-3 applications were no longer separated from other registration files, so the total number of persons impacted by Bill S-3 in 2024–25 is understated and determining which percentage were processed within 6 months is no longer possible. Return to table note a referrer

Public Safety and Indigenous Services Canada

Link to department's program inventory: Indigenous Policing

Horizontal initiative activity: Co-development of legislation that recognizes First Nations policing as an essential service

Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $26,916,416 (PS) and $6,750,000 (ISC) over 5 years

2024–25 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $2,041,895 (PS), $1,433,509 (ISC)

2024–25 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $2,009,603 (PS), $1,877,021 (ISC)

Expected results, performance indicators, targets and results
2024–25 horizontal initiative activity expected results	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity targets	Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets	2024–25 actual results
National First Nations organizations, the federal government, and other First Nations partners co-develop a legislative framework for First Nations policing	Percentage of First Nations participants who participated in the co-development process who indicate support for the new legislative framework, assessed on a scale from "strongly support" to "strongly do not support"	Not available^{Table note a}	March, 31 2025	Not available^{Table note a}
Table note a Results for 2024–25 are not available at the time of publication. Expected results, indicators, and targets are under revision. Return to table note a referrer

Public Safety

Link to department's program inventory: Indigenous Policing

Horizontal initiative activity: Expansion and Stabilization of the First Nations and Inuit Policing Program (FNIPP)

Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $520,426,972 over 5 years and $126,162,460 ongoing

2024–25 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $155,167,698

2024–25 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $142,846,816

Expected results, performance indicators, targets and results
2024–25 horizontal initiative activity expected results	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity targets	Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets	2024–25 actual results
FNIPP-funded police services deliver dedicated, professional and culturally responsive policing services to Indigenous communities	Percentage of police service providers who take into account traditional Indigenous methods of justice while carrying out policing duties	Not available^{Table note a}	March 31, 2025	Not available^{Table note a}
Table note a Results for 2024–25 are not available at the time of publication. Expected results, indicators, and targets are under revision. Return to table note a referrer

Link to department's program inventory: Indigenous Policing

Horizontal initiative activity: Additional Funding for Policing Infrastructure Program

Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $106,274,529 over 5 years and $25,070,527 ongoing

2024–25 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $39,570,527

2024–25 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $5,806,645

Expected results, performance indicators, targets and results
2024–25 horizontal initiative activity expected results	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity targets	Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets	2024–25 actual results
FNIPP-funded police services deliver dedicated, professional and culturally responsive policing services to Indigenous communities	Percentage of communities receiving policing services through the FNIPP who report that their policing facility(ies)/office space meet the needs and specifications of their police service	80-85%	March 31, 2025	Not available^{Table note a}
	Percentage of police service providers that rate level of challenge (not, somewhat, mostly challenging, don't know) regarding specified activities (inadequate equipment technology and inadequate police station building) as they relate to the operation of their police service	80-85%	March 31, 2025	Not available^{Table note a}
Table note a Results for 2024–25 are not available at the time of publication. Expected results, indicators, and targets are under revision. Return to table note a referrer

Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC)

Link to department's program inventory: Federal Prosecutions

Horizontal initiative activity: Create and staff 4 Inuktut-speaking Inuit paralegal positions in Nunavut

Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $23,462,360 over 3 years (shared by all 4 Public Prosecution Service of Canada initiatives)

2024–25 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $0

2024–25 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $0

Expected results, performance indicators, targets and results
2024–25 horizontal initiative activity expected results	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity targets	Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets	2024–25 actual results
Indigenous representations among Public Prosecution Service of Canada employees in the 3 territories is increased	Percentage of Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions employees identifying as First Nations, Metis and/or Inuit (will be broken down per territory to demonstrate rep of Inuit employees in Nunavut office)	Completed - not applicable^{Table note a}	Completed - not applicable^{Table note a}	Completed - not applicable^{Table note a}
Table note a Completed in 2023–24. The target was 25% and the results were as follows: Overall 25.6%, Northwest Territories 7.6%, Nunavut 54.7%, Yukon 12.2%. Due to an administrative error, the expected results, performance indicators, targets and results are not directly related to the horizontal initiative activity. Return to table note a referrer

Link to department's program inventory: Federal Prosecutions

Horizontal initiative activity: Improve the Inuit Justice training curriculum and develop new Justice training curriculums that reflect First Nations and Métis realities respectively

Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $23,462,360 over 3 years (shared by all 4 Public Prosecution Service of Canada initiatives)

2024–25 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity:$0

2024–25 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $0

Expected results, performance indicators, targets and results
2024–25 horizontal initiative activity expected results	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity targets	Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets	2024–25 actual results
Increase Inuit, Métis and First Nations cultural competency of Public Prosecution Service of Canada prosecution teams	Percentage of targeted employees who completed cultural competency training	Completed - not applicable^{Table note a}	Completed - not applicable^{Table note a}	Completed - not applicable^{Table note a}
Table note a Completed in 2023–24. The target was set at 100% and the result was 63%. The PPSC’s employees who are First Nations, Métis or Inuit are not required to take the training and this may have impacted the actual result. Return to table note a referrer

Link to department's program inventory: Federal Prosecutions

Horizontal initiative activity: Increase prosecutorial capacity, including Indigenous victim and witness support in the 3 territories

Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $23,462,360 over 3 years (shared by all 4 Public Prosecution Service of Canada initiatives)

2024–25 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $0

2024–25 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $0

Expected results, performance indicators, targets and results
2024–25 horizontal initiative activity expected results	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity targets	Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets	2024–25 actual results
Prosecutorial capacity in the 3 territories is increased	Increase in the number of active employees delivering services related to prosecutions in the 3 northern territories^{Table note a}	Completed - not applicable^{Table note a}	Completed - not applicable^{Table note a}	Completed - not applicable^{Table note a}
Table note a Completed in 2023–24. The target was 35% and the result was 43.4%. Return to table note a referrer

Link to department's program inventory: Federal Prosecutions

Horizontal initiative activity: Develop and pursue a one-time engagement strategy

Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $23,462,360 over 3 years (shared by all 4 Public Prosecution Service of Canada initiatives)

2024–25 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $0

2024–25 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $0

Expected results, performance indicators, targets and results
2024–25 horizontal initiative activity expected results	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity targets	Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets	2024–25 actual results
The Public Prosecution Service of Canada engages with Indigenous communities and Elders	Number of engagement activities aimed to improve support for Indigenous victims and witnesses in the 3 territories	Completed - not applicable^{Table note a}	Completed - not applicable^{Table note a}	Completed - not applicable^{Table note a}
Table note a Completed in 2023–24. The target was 7 and the result was 9. Return to table note a referrer

Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Link to department's program inventory: Human Resources Management Services

Horizontal initiative activity: RCMP Intercultural Learning Strategy

Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $75,000,000 over 5 years

2024–25 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $1,187,712

2024–25 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $623,527

Expected results, performance indicators, targets and results
2024–25 horizontal initiative activity expected results	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity targets	Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets	2024–25 actual results
RCMP employees have access to culturally-appropriate and relevant learning products	Number of engagement meetings held with Indigenous representatives annually, by Indigenous distinction group	5	March 31, 2025	Not available^{Table note a}
	Number of learning products revised or generated for Indigenous cultural appropriateness	2	March 31, 2025	2
Table note a Given internal staffing challenges, external consultations with national Indigenous organizations did not occur in 2024 as originally planned. However, they are expected to take place in 2025. Return to table note a referrer

Theme E details

Name of theme: Capacity Building and Coordination

Total federal theme funding allocated: $62,286,000 and $8,600,000 ongoing

2024–25 federal theme planned spending: $13,146,494

2024–25 federal theme actual spending: $13,188,026

Theme E outcomes, performance indicators, targets and results
Theme outcomes	Theme performance indicators	Theme targets	Date to achieve theme targets	2024–25 actual results
The capacity of Indigenous and federal organizations to address Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people's needs is improved	Number of federal departments and agencies pursuing initiatives and programs to address the issues of violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people	20	March 31, 2025	21

Theme E horizontal initiative activities

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

Link to department's program inventory: Indigenous Engagement and Capacity Support

Horizontal initiative activity: Funding to enhance support for Indigenous women's and 2SLGBTQI+ organizations

Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $36,300,000 over 5 years and $8,600,000 ongoing

2024–25 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $7,906,000

2024–25 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $7,906,000

Expected results, performance indicators, targets and results
2024–25 horizontal initiative activity expected results	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity targets	Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets	2024–25 actual results
Indigenous women's and 2SLGBTQI+ organizations have an increased ability to engage with their membership and government	Percentage of funded Indigenous women's and 2SLGBTQI+ organizations that report increased ability to engage with their membership and government	60%	March 31, 2025	75%
Federal departments and agencies have access to culturally-competent gender-based analysis Plus toolkits and guidance	Number of toolkits developed by national Indigenous women's and 2SLGBTQI+ organizations provided to federal government by March 2024	4	March 31, 2025	4

Link to department's program inventory: Indigenous-led Services

Horizontal initiative activity: Indigenous-Led Data Research Projects Program/ National Indigenous Data Advisory Group on MMIWG and 2SLGBTQI+ People

Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $8,500,000 over 6 years

2024–25 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $2,226,790

2024–25 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $2,268,322

Expected results, performance indicators, targets and results
2024–25 horizontal initiative activity expected results	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity targets	Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets	2024–25 actual results
Data gaps related to Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people are reduced	Number of new or expanded data sets or indicators published in the National Action Plan or Federal Pathway Annual Progress Report	3	March 31, 2025	Not available^{Table note a}
	Development of qualitative indicator framework	1	March 31, 2025	Not available^{Table note a}
	Percentage of decisions on proposals for Indigenous Data Projects that are made within 10 weeks of receipt of the funding application	90%	March 31, 2025	0%^{Table note b}
Table note a The Indigenous Data Advisory Group, which will be responsible for developing these indicators, did not launch in 2023–24. Return to table note a referrer Table note b No funding decisions were taken in 2024–25. Return to table note b referrer

Link to department's program inventory: Indigenous Engagement and Capacity Support

Horizontal initiative activity: Establishment of a permanent MMIWG Secretariat

Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $16,000,000 over 6 years

2024–25 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $2,592,116

2024–25 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $2,592,116

Expected results, performance indicators, targets and results
2024–25 horizontal initiative activity expected results	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity targets	Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets	2024–25 actual results
Canadians are informed of initiatives related to missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people and about the progress on implementation of the National Action Plan and Federal Pathway	Growth in number of combined website hits for the following websites: The federal pathway Federal Pathway to Address Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People Government of Canada programs and initiatives to support Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people Federal Pathway Annual Progress Report (APR)^{Table note a} National Action Plan^{Table note b} National Action Plan Contributing Partners	Increase of 5% in combined website hits	March 31, 2025	Combined traffic is down -24% (visits) and -21% (page views) from the previous year^{Table note c}
The implementation and monitoring of the federal and overall national action on MMIWG are coordinated across federal departments and agencies	Number of meetings conducted by the MMIWG governance structure	62	March 31, 2025	50^{Table note d}
	Number of status/performance reports produced on the implementation of both the Federal Pathway and the National Action Plan	1	March 31, 2025	1
Table note a Only the most recent Annual Progress Report is tracked. Return to table note a referrer Table note b This represents the combined number of PDF downloads in English and French. Return to table note b referrer Table note c Browsing habits, the use of artificial intelligence, and other events such as early spring wildfires across western Canada impacted recorded webpage visits during the year. Return to table note c referrer Table note d Fewer formal committee meetings were held in favour of more as-needed bilateral meetings, which are not counted for this purpose. Return to table note d referrer

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada and Statistics Canada

Link to department's program inventory: Indigenous Engagement and Capacity Support

Horizontal initiative activity: National strategy to ensure consistency in practices for reporting missing Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people

Total federal funding allocated to the horizontal initiative activity: $1,486,000 over 5 years

2024–25 planned spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $421,588

2024–25 actual spending for the horizontal initiative activity: $421,588

Expected results, performance indicators, targets and results
2024–25 horizontal initiative activity expected results	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity performance indicators	2024–25 horizontal initiative activity targets	Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity targets	2024–25 actual results
Police services across jurisdictions are engaged in the process to develop national standards related to the reporting on missing Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people	The project receives official endorsement by the policing community	Endorsement by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) and by the First Nations Chiefs of Police Association (FNCPA)	March 31, 2025	Approximately 50 police services at all levels (i.e., municipal, provincial / territory, federal and First Nations) participated in consultative engagements either virtually or via an engagement questionnaire. The CACP Board endorsed the project in November 2024, which was required to move forward with the policing community as the data providers for the project. Following the CACP Board endorsement, an endorsement by the First Nations Chiefs of Police Association (FNCPA) will be sought in 2025–26.
Implementation of national data standards across police services and amendments to police systems, processes, protocols that will serve to prevent occurrences of missing and murdered individuals and to ensure that all cases of missing persons are thoroughly investigated	The recommendations receive support from the policing community and parties of interest	Endorsement of the changes by CACP and the FNCPA	March 31, 2025	A steering committee was formed in 2024–25 with members from StatCan and the CACP’s Police Information and Statistics Committee (POLIS) and the CACP’s Policing with Indigenous People’s Committee (PWIPC). In November 2024, the steering committee obtained endorsement from the CACP Board of Directors, which was necessary in moving the project forward overall within the policing community as data providers. Due to the timing of the endorsement by the CACP, the steering committee will lead the project in obtaining endorsement and support by the FNCPA in 2025–26.
		Support by key parties of interest	March 31, 2025	As the project evolves, the steering committee will continue to seek the endorsement and approval of key parties of interest, such as the CACP and the FNCPA, on the proposed national data standards and recommended data pathway.

Total spending, all themes

Themes	Total federal funding allocated	2024–25 total federal planned spending	2024–25 total federal actual spending
Theme A: Culture	$330,034,856 and $15,000,000 ongoing	50,538,658	50,200,810
Theme B: Health and wellness	$5,715,650,321 and $5,400,000 ongoing	386,171,234	629,396,839
Theme C: Human safety and Security	$5,575,351,792 and $414,151,599 ongoing	1,773,166,415	5,554,297,402
Theme D: Justice	$976,340,353 and $170,537,235 ongoing	214,167,924	171,744,682
Theme E: Capacity building and coordination	$62,286,000 and $8,600,000 ongoing	13,146,494	13,188,026
Total, all themes	$12,659,663,322 and $613,688,834 ongoing	2,437,190,725	6,418,827,759

Footnotes

Footnote 1

While StatCan does not receive direct funding, it supports CIRNAC via cost-recovery funding, ensuring consistency in reporting practices for the horizontal initiative.

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Footnote 2

Following the release of the report, the acronym was changed to 2SLGBTQI+.

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Footnote 3

Planned spending was $0 in the Departmental Plan (DP); additional funding was received after DP publication.

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Footnote 4

Planned spending was $0 in the Departmental Plan (DP); additional funding was received after DP publication.

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Footnote 5

Incremental funding was received following the publication of the 2024–25 Departmental Plan (DP).

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Footnote 6

Planned spending was $0 in the Departmental Plan (DP); additional funding was received after DP publication.

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Footnote 7

CMHC does not track the spending on the advancement of MMIWG funding separately from overall program spending. The amounts for the whole program have been provided and therefore overstate the amount supporting the intended beneficiaries of the MMIWG initiative.

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Footnote 8

In 2024–25, the actual spending on operating expenses was higher than planned.

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Footnote 9

Planned spending was $0 in the Departmental Plan (DP); additional funding was received after DP publication.

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