Gender-based analysis plus

Table of contents

• Section 1: Institutional GBA Plus Capacity
  • GBA Plus Governance
  • Key GBA Plus highlights in 2020-2021
• Section 2: Gender and Diversity Program Results
  • Core Responsibility: Federal Policing
    • Federal Operations Support
    • Federal Policing Investigations
    • Federal Policing Prevention and Engagement
    • Governance
    • Intelligence
    • International Policing
    • Protective Services
  • Core Responsibility: National Police Services
    • Canadian Firearms Investigative and Enforcement Services (CFIES)
    • Canadian Police Centre for Missing and Exploited Children
    • Canadian Police College (CPC)
    • Criminal Intelligence Service Canada (CISC)
    • Firearms Licensing and Registration (FLAR)
    • Forensic Science and Identification Services (FS&IS)
    • RCMP Departmental Security
    • RCMP Operational IM/IT Services
    • RCMP Specialized Technical Investigative Services (STIS)
  • Core Responsibility: Contract and Indigenous Policing
    • Contract and Indigenous Policing Operations Support
    • Force Generation
    • Indigenous Policing
    • Municipal Policing
    • Provincial/Territorial Policing
  • Core Responsibility: Internal Services
    • Human Resource Management Services
• Section 3: Program Links to Gender Results Framework
  • Core Responsibility: Federal Policing
  • Core Responsibility: National Police Services
  • Core Responsibility: Contract and Indigenous Policing
  • Core Responsibility: Internal Services
• Section 4: Program Links to Quality of Life Framework
  • Core Responsibility: Federal Policing
  • Core Responsibility: National Police Services
  • Core Responsibility: Contract and Indigenous Policing
  • Core Responsibility: Internal Services
• Definitions
• Endnotes

Section 1: Institutional GBA Plus Capacity

GBA Plus Governance

The RCMP GBA Plus Centre of Expertise, located within the Action, Innovation and Modernization (AIM) team, continues to provide centralized governance, advice and support to the RCMP Senior Executive Committee and the RCMP in general on the application of GBA Plus.

The Deputy Commissioner of Contract and Indigenous Policing continues to serve as the RCMP GBA Plus Champion. As a member of the Senior Executive Committee, the Champion works to ensure GBA Plus is integrated into decision-making processes. The Champion also continues to promote GBA Plus awareness, training and priority initiatives across the organization

The GBA Plus Centre of Expertise has been working to increase the RCMP's internal GBA Plus capacity to better meet community needs, to foster a more inclusive workplace, and to support overall RCMP modernization efforts. The Centre works with employees across the organization to provide guidance on the application of GBA Plus and collaborates directly with RCMP subject matter experts on priority initiatives.

Key GBA Plus highlights in 2020-2021:

RCMP GBA Plus Network

• In September 2020, an RCMP GBA Plus Network was established, with representatives from all RCMP divisions and business lines. RCMP Network members are responsible for supporting the application of GBA Plus in their division or business line. The network provides a forum to discuss priorities, common GBA Plus issues, and to share knowledge, resources and tools. Volunteer members are also welcome to participate.
• GBA Plus awareness sessions were held for network members in 2020, and in May 2021 the GBA Plus Centre held a one-day GBA Plus Bootcamp training session with a focus on better equipping network members with tools and experience to support divisions and business lines in applying GBA Plus.

Body-Worn Cameras

• A GBA Plus assessment was undertaken to ensure that new body-worn cameras are inclusive of diverse communities and can be worn by police officers with different physical characteristics.
  • National-level consultations with Black, Indigenous, and people of colour (BIPOC), LGBTQ2+, women's, and victims' groups have been integrated into the RCMP's engagement strategy.
  • Regular members are being consulted to inform the assessment and selection of devices.
  • GBA Plus is also being used to find ways to make the procurement process more inclusive.

Preventing and Addressing Harassment

• GBA Plus is being applied to the RCMP's approach to preventing and addressing harassment in the RCMP, including its response to the recommendations in the Final Report on the Implementation of the Merlo Davidson Settlement Agreement. Employees will continue to be engaged on key related issues to ensure diverse perspectives are considered.
• The new Independent Centre for Harassment Resolution (ICHR) is a central initiative within the RCMP response. GBA Plus is being applied through: the collection of self-identification data during the ICHR intake process to better understand the experiences of harassment among diverse groups of employees; emphasizing the need for a trauma-informed approach within the ICHR to ensure that those who access it are effectively understood and supported throughout the process; and promoting the use of GBA Plus in the implementation of the new RCMP National Harassment and Violence Policy.

Section 2: Gender and Diversity Program Results

Core Responsibility: Federal Policing

Program Name: Federal Operations Support

Target Population: All Canadians

Other Key Impacts: Not available

GBA Plus Data Collection Plan: Federal Policing is an operational business line that relies on the RCMP records management systems for data collection. At this time, the systems do not have the correct fields to capture gender-based data – they collect "sex" data as opposed to "gender". As one of several RCMP business lines, Federal Policing abides by the organization-wide human resources policies and processes to ensure that all staffing is conducted in a fair and transparent manner and that a GBA+ lens is applied. As the information systems within the RCMP evolve in these areas, Federal Policing will be in a better position to capture and report on gender-based data.

Program Name: Federal Policing Investigations

Target Population: All Canadians

Other Key Impacts: Not available

GBA Plus Data Collection Plan: Federal Policing is an operational business line that relies on the RCMP records management systems for data collection. At this time, the systems do not have the correct fields to capture gender-based data – they collect "sex" data as opposed to "gender". As one of several RCMP business lines, Federal Policing abides by the organization-wide human resources policies and processes to ensure that all staffing is conducted in a fair and transparent manner and that a GBA+ lens is applied. As the information systems within the RCMP evolve in these areas, Federal Policing will be in a better position to capture and report on gender-based data.

Program Name: Federal Policing Prevention and Engagement

Target Population: All Canadians

Other Key Impacts: Not available

GBA Plus Data Collection Plan: Federal Policing is an operational business line that relies on the RCMP records management systems for data collection. At this time, the systems do not have the correct fields to capture gender-based data – they collect "sex" data as opposed to "gender". As one of several RCMP business lines, Federal Policing abides by the organization-wide human resources policies and processes to ensure that all staffing is conducted in a fair and transparent manner and that a GBA+ lens is applied. As the information systems within the RCMP evolve in these areas, Federal Policing will be in a better position to capture and report on gender-based data.

Program Name: Governance

Target Population: All Canadians

Other Key Impacts: Not available

GBA Plus Data Collection Plan: Federal Policing is an operational business line that relies on the RCMP records management systems for data collection. At this time, the systems do not have the correct fields to capture gender-based data – they collect "sex" data as opposed to "gender". As one of several RCMP business lines, Federal Policing abides by the organization-wide human resources policies and processes to ensure that all staffing is conducted in a fair and transparent manner and that a GBA+ lens is applied. As the information systems within the RCMP evolve in these areas, Federal Policing will be in a better position to capture and report on gender-based data.

Program Name: Intelligence

Target Population: All Canadians

Other Key Impacts: Not available

GBA Plus Data Collection Plan: Federal Policing is an operational business line that relies on the RCMP records management systems for data collection. At this time, the systems do not have the correct fields to capture gender-based data – they collect "sex" data as opposed to "gender". As one of several RCMP business lines, Federal Policing abides by the organization-wide human resources policies and processes to ensure that all staffing is conducted in a fair and transparent manner and that a GBA+ lens is applied. As the information systems within the RCMP evolve in these areas, Federal Policing will be in a better position to capture and report on gender-based data.

Program Name: International Policing

Target Population: All Canadians

Other Key Impacts: Not available

GBA Plus Data Collection Plan: Federal Policing is an operational business line that relies on the RCMP records management systems for data collection. At this time, the systems do not have the correct fields to capture gender-based data – they collect "sex" data as opposed to "gender". As one of several RCMP business lines, Federal Policing abides by the organization-wide human resources policies and processes to ensure that all staffing is conducted in a fair and transparent manner and that a GBA+ lens is applied. As the information systems within the RCMP evolve in these areas, Federal Policing will be in a better position to capture and report on gender-based data.

Program Name: Protective Services

Target Population: All Canadians

Other Key Impacts: Not available

GBA Plus Data Collection Plan: Federal Policing is an operational business line that relies on the RCMP records management systems for data collection. At this time, the systems do not have the correct fields to capture gender-based data – they collect "sex" data as opposed to "gender". As one of several RCMP business lines, Federal Policing abides by the organization-wide human resources policies and processes to ensure that all staffing is conducted in a fair and transparent manner and that a GBA+ lens is applied. As the information systems within the RCMP evolve in these areas, Federal Policing will be in a better position to capture and report on gender-based data.

Core Responsibility: National Police Services

Program Name: Canadian Firearms Investigative and Enforcement Services (CFIES)

Target Population: All Canadians

Other Key Impacts: Not available

GBA Plus Data Collection Plan: Nothing to report for 2020-21. ^{Endnote 1}

Program Name: Canadian Police Centre for Missing and Exploited Children

Target Population: All Canadians

Distribution of Benefits:

Other Key Impacts: Not available

GBA Plus Data Collection Plan: The Canadian Police Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (CPCMEC) continues to enhance its means of collecting and reporting on statistics related to child sexual exploitation. This is being done through a number of different initiatives, including: the implementation of a more automated, accurate and accessible reporting mechanism specific to online child sexual exploitation investigations; expanding capacity within the Intelligence Unit to contextualize the statistics more clearly; and engaging in operational initiatives and research projects. These initiatives will allow CPCMEC to more effectively identify trends, enhance its ability to report on impacts by gender, and have a more effective law enforcement response.

Program Name: Canadian Police College (CPC)

Target Population: Members of Canadian and international law enforcement agencies

Distribution of Benefits:

Other Key Impacts:

The CPC uses a GBA Plus Instructional Design Tool, which outlines four key steps to ensure its training is sensitive to, and mitigates, the impacts it can have on diverse groups of audiences. The tool is intended to serve as a guide in challenging assumptions and making training inclusive, without compromising performance objectives.

Furthermore, the CPC has put forward the following considerations and measures:

1. The course registration process ensures available seats are distributed fairly across police services. The CPC also offers online training and has implemented a regional training delivery program to increase the accessibility of its services.
2. The CPC has designated rooms and showers for female participants, regardless of the course they are taking.
3. In many courses, the instructor ensures there is an equal representation of male and female SMEs in the delivery of the course.
4. The college cafeteria provides a variety of menus to support diverse dietary needs.
5. All course-training standards are written using neutral non-binary language.
6. Efforts are being made to include diverse community SMEs to instruct CPC courses.
7. Efforts are being made to ensure that there is an equal balance of both male and female SMEs on courses being delivered.
8. CPC is looking into having a designated "silence room" that staff and participants can use for the purpose of praying and relaxation.

GBA Plus Data Collection Plan:

1. Nine courses delivered regionally based on demand per fiscal year.
2. Training disciplines delivered online

Program Name: Criminal Intelligence Service Canada (CISC)

Target Population: All Canadians

Distribution of Benefits:

Other Key Impacts: Not available

GBA Plus Data Collection Plan:

Internal GBA Plus SMEs have been engaged to ensure the system will align with Government of Canada policies relating to GBA Plus analysis.

Program Name: Firearms Licensing and Registration (FLAR)

Target Population: All Canadians

Other Key Impacts: Not available

GBA Plus Data Collection Plan:

Nothing to report for 2020-21. ^{Endnote 2}

Program Name: Forensic Science and Identification Services (FS&IS)

Target Population: All Canadians

Other Key Impacts: Not available

GBA Plus Data Collection Plan:

In 2020-21, Forensic Science and Identification Services (FS&IS) made use of Human Resource reports to assist with resource forecasting and monitoring of attrition and retention of all employees. FS&IS ensured that GBA+ and diversity was captured in the areas where the employees had identified.

Moving forward, FS&IS, through its strategic planning process, will continue to focus on attracting employees from diverse backgrounds to its program. It will seek innovative ways to participate in the development of methodologies and measures to capture data requirements to proactively measure impacts and baseline information for the various programs. Additionally, FS&IS will assess its progress and set a target for the following year.

Program Name: RCMP Departmental Security

Target Population: All Canadians

Distribution of Benefits:

Other Key Impacts: Not available

GBA Plus Data Collection Plan:

Nothing to report for 2020-21.

Program Name: RCMP Operational IM/IT Services

Target Population: All Canadians

Other Key Impacts:

Due to the nature of the work, a majority of the roles within the IM/IT Program are in the Computer Science (CS) and Engineering (ENG) occupational groups. These are traditionally dominated by men. Gender and diversity inclusion is incorporated in recruitment advertising campaigns. The overall intention continues to be increasing representation of all Employment Equity groups; however, the present focus will be placed on women due to availability of this statistical information.

GBA Plus Data Collection Plan:

Although statistics show that hiring within the IM/IT Program is exceeding the LMA for women, the Program will continue to focus on attracting representation from all of the target groups. In 2020-21, data requirements to measure impacts were gathered and the baseline was set. Staffing plans are in place to increase our employee numbers (200+ over the next 2-3 years). The Program will assess progress and set a target in the next year.

Program Name: RCMP Specialized Technical Investigative Services (STIS)

Target Population: All Canadians

Distribution of Benefits:

Other Key Impacts: Not available

GBA Plus Data Collection Plan:

Nothing to report for 2020-21.

Core Responsibility: Contract and Indigenous Policing

Program Name: Contract and Indigenous Policing Operations Support

Target Population: Canadian law enforcement community

Distribution of Benefits:

Other Key Impacts:

In FY 2020-21, the RCMP developed and made available two courses for law enforcement officers: Cultural Awareness and Humility and Using a Trauma-Informed Approach. These courses were developed to improve RCMP and other law enforcement capacity to respond to occurrences with diverse groups in culturally and gender-sensitive ways, and improve investigative processes, including law enforcement officer interactions with victims of trauma.

The RCMP also completed an initial re-design of the Incident Management Intervention Model online training course to ensure that de-escalation is reflected throughout the continuum of all RCMP interventions. Similar updates to other training is ongoing. Modernization of police intervention tools to enhance public and officer safety is taking place, and a national dialogue was launched with Canadian police chiefs to collaboratively re-examine the current de-escalation framework towards a refreshed model. The model will be developed in consultation with the policing community and specific groups, including those representing racialized people. Other work is also being done within the RCMP to review and update operational policies such as those related to oversight of serious incidents, interaction with individuals experiencing mental health crises, and victims of crime, among others.

The RCMP and the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) have established a National Police Chiefs' Roundtable forum for national policing leadership. The sub-table Crisis Intervention and De-Escalation Task Force is being led with representation from police services across Canada, and is working towards standardizing and improving police response options, as well as training drawing on evidence-based research. The roundtable achieved consensus to work toward the development of a hybrid model/framework for Canadian police. This project would seek to develop a public facing model focusing on de-escalation and preservation of life. This new hybrid, public-facing model will serve to enhance public awareness of the frequency, complexities, and decision-making processes in police interventions. An emphasis has also been placed on enhancing and developing new de-escalation training for police. The RCMP will continue to collaborate with the CACP to advance this work nationally.

This work was undertaken in response to the need to improve outcomes for occurrences involving diverse groups, including racialized groups and individuals experiencing mental health crises.

Additionally, sexual assault investigations not cleared by charge are reviewed by the Sexual Assault Investigations Review Committees (SAIRC) in the divisions to identify gaps in how investigations are conducted and make recommendations for improvement. While the work of the SAIRCs affects all victims regardless of sex and gender, females are disproportionately affected by sexual violence.

GBA Plus Data Collection Plan:

In 2020-21, the RCMP initiated a modern, standardized, real-time approach to evaluating officer safety equipment, moving towards proactive approaches to keeping members safe. GBA+ analysis will underpin the selection of all equipment, ensuring that it is adjusted to the operator, not the operator to the equipment. Extensive research and evaluation will continue to consider the diverse needs of the membership, and ultimately inform future decisions about equipment and training. Suitable equipment for all demographics is of particular importance considering the RCMP's goal of having females represent 30% of sworn officers by 2025.

Program Name: Force Generation

Target Population: All Canadians and Permanent Residents

Distribution of Benefits:

Other Key Impacts: Not available

GBA Plus Data Collection Plan:

Nothing to report for 2020-21.

Program Name: Indigenous Policing

Target Population: Indigenous Peoples

Distribution of Benefits:

Other Key Impacts:

The FNPP is a discretionary contribution program, administered by Public Safety Canada, that provides funding to support the provision of professional, dedicated and culturally responsive policing services (beyond what is already provided by provincial/territorial or municipal policing) to First Nations and Inuit communities. Supplementary to established Provincial/Territorial or Municipal Police Service Agreements positions, any FNPP position is responsible for delivering a culturally competent police service to meet the needs of Indigenous communities, through enforcement of the Criminal Code, federal or provincial statutes, and Band by-laws where applicable. They are also responsible for liaising with Indigenous community leadership and other key external partners to deliver an enhanced policing program designed to address local needs; identify crime-related problems or issues for an Indigenous community; and implement and participate in community policing initiatives including enforcement initiatives and problem-solving approaches.

The IPTP offers Indigenous young adults, between the ages of 19 and 29, an opportunity to experience a modified three-week Depot training experience within the RCMP. The IPTP is an RCMP recruiting initiative designed to give young Indigenous people in Canada a hands on perspective of a career in policing while preparing candidates to be successful in the application process.

The RCMP also collaborates with a wide range of individuals and consultative groups to help guide prevention efforts. The RCMP continues to work with its Commissioner's National Indigenous Advisory Committee, divisional Commanding Officers' Indigenous Advisory Committees, the RCMP Vulnerable Persons Unit's Advisory Council of Elders, and the Circle of Change to seek input and advice related to MMIWG, reconciliation, and community engagement,

These and other initiatives were undertaken with the goal of continuously working towards building trusting relationships and delivering responsive, culturally aware and trauma-informed policing services for Indigenous communities and peoples across Canada.

Supplementary Information Sources:

• FNPP: https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/indigenous-autochtone/fncps-spcpn-eng.htm
• IPTP: https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/indigenous-pre-cadet-training-program
• Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action: http://trc.ca/assets/pdf/Calls_to_Action_English2.pdf
• RCMP Divisional Reconciliation Strategies: https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/rcmp-path-reconciliation?wbdisable=true

GBA Plus Data Collection Plan:

In FY 2020-21, preliminary work began to update the Annual Performance Plan System (APPS), which is utilized by the divisions to track planning initiatives and results. The updates were aimed at improving proactive planning and tracking of reconciliation efforts, relationship-building activities with Indigenous communities, and FNPP-related information within the divisions. This work will permit improved tracking of communications protocols, infrastructure in communities served by the FNPP, and Community Tripartite Agreements. This work is ongoing.

A scoring code to identify police occurrences where the victim was identified as an Indigenous female was created and released in the Police Reporting Occurrence System (PROS) on February 15, 2021. The use of this code will allow the National Office of Investigative Standards and Practices to provide enhanced and proactive oversight and investigative guidance and support to the divisions related to incidents of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. This code will be used to collect comprehensive data in the future, and the process remains ongoing to create the code for the other RCMP operational records management systems.

Program Name: Municipal Policing

Target Population: Residents of the municipalities where the RCMP is the police of jurisdiction. Specifically, municipalities with greater than 15,000 residents.

Distribution of Benefits:

Other Key Impacts: Not available

Supplementary Information Sources:

2010 to 2019 Police Intervention Options Report: https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/transparenc/police-info-policieres/intervention/2010-2019/index-eng.htm

GBA Plus Data Collection Plan:

During FY 2020-21, preliminary work was undertaken, in a collaborative effort between the RCMP and Statistics Canada, to increase the tracking of gender and race-based data related to those who are in contact with law enforcement. This included updating the RCMP's Records Management Systems and reviewing policies to permit the RCMP to track this information. This work is ongoing.

Additionally, the first RCMP Police Intervention Options Report was released in October 2020, and the RCMP has committed to annual reports going forward. While the inaugural report was limited to overall trends due to its 10-year temporal scope, future annual reports will provide results on a greater number of situational factors (e.g., substance use, persons experiencing a mental health crisis, weapons, gender) and provide provincial/territorial breakdowns.

Program Name: Provincial/Territorial Policing

Target Population: Residents of the provinces and territories where the RCMP is the provincial/territorial/municipal police of jurisdiction. Specifically, municipalities with fewer than 15,000 residents.

Distribution of Benefits:

Other Key Impacts: Not available

Supplementary Information Sources:

2010 to 2019 Police Intervention Options Report: https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/transparenc/police-info-policieres/intervention/2010-2019/index-eng.htm

GBA Plus Data Collection Plan:

During FY 2020-21, preliminary work was undertaken, in a collaborative effort between the RCMP and Statistics Canada, to increase the tracking of gender and race-based data related to those who are in contact with law enforcement. This included updating the RCMP's Records Management Systems and reviewing policies to permit the RCMP to track this information. This work is ongoing.

Additionally, the first RCMP Police Intervention Options Report was released in October 2020, and the RCMP has committed to annual reports going forward. While the inaugural report was limited to overall trends due to its 10-year temporal scope, future annual reports will provide results on a greater number of factors (e.g., substance use, persons experiencing a mental health crisis, weapons, gender) and provide provincial/territorial breakdowns.

Core Responsibility: Internal Services

Program Name: Human Resource Management Services

Target Population: All Canadians

Distribution of Benefits:

Other Key Impacts:

Depot Training Academy will be receiving the final report of a GBA Plus facility review in June 2021. This report will provide Depot with a list of potential changes for its buildings regarding gender, accessibility and religion. The report will identify challenges and lay ground work for facility guidelines moving forward.

In anticipation of the report, the RCMP has redesigned its open-concept shower facilities and added single or separate shower stalls to the cadet residence buildings.

GBA Plus Data Collection Plan:

Nothing to report for 2020-21.

Section 3: Program Links to Gender Results Framework

Core Responsibility: Federal Policing

Core Responsibility: National Police Services

Core Responsibility: Contract and Indigenous Policing

Core Responsibility: Internal Services

Section 4: Program Links to Quality of Life Framework

Core Responsibility: Federal Policing

Core Responsibility: National Police Services

Core Responsibility: Contract and Indigenous Policing

Core Responsibility: Internal Services

Definitions

Target Population:

See Finance Canada definition of Target Group in the following document: User Instructions for the GBA Plus Departmental Summary – Budget 2020 - Canada.ca)

Gender Scale:

• First group: Predominantly men (e.g. 80 per cent or more men)
• Second group: 60 per cent – 79 per cent men
• Third group: Broadly gender-balanced
• Fourth group: 60 per cent – 79 per cent women
• Fifth group: Predominantly women (e.g. 80 per cent or more women)

Income Level Scale:

• First group: Strongly benefits low income individuals (Strongly progressive)
• Second group: Somewhat benefits low income individuals (Somewhat progressive)
• Third group: No significant distributional impacts
• Fourth group: Somewhat benefits high income individuals (Somewhat regressive)
• Fifth group: Strongly benefits high income individuals (Strongly regressive)

Age Group Scale:

• First group: Primarily benefits youth, children and/or future generations
• Second group: No significant inter-generational impacts or impacts generation between youth and seniors
• Third group: Primarily benefits seniors or the baby boom generation

Gender Results Framework Pillars:

See definitions at the following page: Gender Results Framework – Women and Gender Equality Canada)

Quality of Life Domains:

See definitions in Annex-5-eng.pdf (budget.gc.ca)

No data

Date modified:

2022-02-01