2023-24 Supplementary information tables

Gender-based analysis plus

Section 1: institutional GBA Plus governance and capacity

Governance: The OIC’s implementation of the GBA+ is supported by strong organizational governance structure. The structure provides for direct reporting from the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion committee to the organizational head.  The OIC covers full spectrum of GBA+ categories, and does not have a specific target group.

Capacity: The OIC will continue implementing organizational measures based on elements of the GBA Plus framework. Based on the results of the recent employee surveys, efforts will be focused will be on mental health, accommodation and stimulating a culture of inclusivity.

Section 2: gender and diversity impacts, by program

Core responsibility: Government transparency

Program name: Canadians receive timely resolution of complaints on how federal institutions process access to information requests.

Program goals: By giving Canadian’s access to information about government activities and decisions, the OIC has the potential to help the government meet all of the goals in its Gender Results Framework. As complainants remain anonymous, the privacy requirements hamper GBA+ data collection efforts to some extent, however, they ensure equal treatment and prevent discrimination in any form.

Target population: All Canadians

Distribution of benefits: The Access to Information program benefits all Canadians equally.

Key program impacts on gender and diversity: They key impact of the program is ensuring all Canadians receive timely resolution of complaints on how federal institutions process access to information requests.