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Statutory compensation payments

Start date: 1997 to 1998

End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Compensation payments

Type of appropriation: Statutory authority under the Health of Animals Act (S.C. 1990, c. 21) and the Plant Protection Act (S.C. 1990, c. 22)

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 1997 to 1998

Link to departmental result(s): Statutory compensation payments are linked to departmental result 2: plant and animal resources are protected from diseases and pests and are safe for Canadians and the environment

Link to the department's program inventory: Monitoring and enforcement for plant health, monitoring and enforcement for animal health

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: Compensate Canadians, in accordance with the appropriate regulations, for plants or animals ordered destroyed for the purpose of disease control

Expected results: In accordance with the Health of Animals Act and the Plant Protection Act, owners and/or producers will be compensated for ordered destruction of animals or plants for the purpose of disease control, where compensation will be provided according to the market value of the animals or plants

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2019 to 2020

The evaluation of the Terrestrial Animal Health Program was completed in 2020 and included elements related to compensation

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: To be determined

General targeted recipient groups: Producers in Canada who have had animals and/or plants ordered destroyed for the purpose of disease control

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Information is provided to the eligible producers when animals and/or plants are ordered to be destroyed

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2023 to 2024 forecast spending 2024 to 2025 planned spending 2025 to 2026 planned spending 2026 to 2027 planned spending
Total grants Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Total contributions Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Total other types of transfer payments 112,500,000 12,500,000 12,500,000 12,500,000
Total program 112,500,000 12,500,000 12,500,000 12,500,000

Federal Assistance Program (FAP)

Start date: 1997 to 1998

End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Contribution

Type of appropriation: Voted appropriation – annually through estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2014 to 2015

Link to departmental result(s): The FAP is linked to departmental result 1: food sold in Canada is safe and accurately represented to Canadians, departmental result 2: plant and animal resources are protected from diseases and pests and are safe for Canadians and the environment, and departmental result 3: Canadian food, plants and animals and their associated products can be traded internationally, as well as to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) internal services

Link to the department's program inventory: The FAP is linked to all programs under the CFIA's program inventory

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: The FAP supports projects and initiatives that advance the CFIA's strategic outcome of a safe and accessible food supply and plant and animal resource base

Expected results:

  • scientific and technical knowledge is advanced and/or enhanced
  • individual knowledge and skills are developed and/or improved
  • international collaborations are expanded and/or strengthened
  • organizations or initiatives are established or sustained

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2016 to 2017

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: To be determined

General targeted recipient groups: Eligible recipients include those whose goals and objectives are complementary to and supportive of the CFIA's mission and strategic outcome, including individuals, groups of individuals, agriculture and commodity organizations, and conservation districts

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Program managers conduct informal outreach and consultation with potential recipients to seek new project proposals that may be considered for support through FAP contributions

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2023 to 2024 forecast spending 2024 to 2025 planned spending 2025 to 2026 planned spending 2026 to 2027 planned spending
Total grants Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Total contributions 1,905,960 600,000 600,000 600,000
Total other types of transfer payments Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Total program 1,905,960 600,000 600,000 600,000

Note: The FAP is not a typical contribution program, in that it does not have a dedicated operating budget. Rather, funds for contributions are drawn from branch or program operating budgets. The CFIA can fund a maximum of $4.5 million per year.

Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC)

Start date: 2018 to 2019

End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Grant

Type of appropriation: Voted appropriation – annually through Supplementary Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Original: 2018 to 2019; Updated: 2022 to 2023

Link to departmental result(s): The ISC program is linked to departmental result 1: food sold in Canada is safe and accurately represented to Canadians, departmental result 2: plant and animal resources are protected from diseases and pests and are safe for Canadians and the environment, and departmental result 3: Canadian food, plants and animals and their associated products can be traded internationally, as well as to the CFIA's internal services

Link to the department's program inventory: The ISC program is linked to all programs under the CFIA's program inventory

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: The ISC program supports the generation of new and unique intellectual property, stimulation of research and development collaborations, and growth of small businesses in the Canadian innovation ecosystem

Expected results: The CFIA's ISC grants will promote the development of innovative approaches to stimulate growth in Canadian small businesses, while developing new capabilities to meet government needs

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: Not applicable. The CFIA's Evaluation Directorate has not yet conducted an evaluation of the CFIA ISC program

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Not applicable

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: To be determined

General targeted recipient groups: For-profit organizations

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada, as the lead department, conducts engagement and consultation with applicants and recipients

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2023 to 2024 forecast spending 2024 to 2025 planned spending 2025 to 2026 planned spending 2026 to 2027 planned spending
Total grants 1,250,000 1,049,999 650,000 650,000
Total contributions Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Total other types of transfer payments Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Total program 1,250,000 1,049,999 650,000 650,000

Gender-based analysis plus

General information: Institutional GBA Plus capacity

Governance

The CFIA maintains a team of analysts who work on Gender-based analysis plus (GBA Plus) and serve as a GBA Plus focal point to help ensure that the CFIA considers the impact of our programs, policies, and services on diverse sub-populations and underrepresented groups in Canada. The CFIA's GBA Plus Data Strategy is designed to improve the amount of disaggregated data collected for CFIA programs by working on the development of GBA Plus data plans, to be approved in 2024.

The GBA Plus focal point also works with all branches and program areas to raise awareness of the GBA Plus requirements and provides guidance, training, and tools on the application of available disaggregated data to inform Cabinet documents and budget proposals. In addition, the focal point co-leads the CFIA GBA Plus community of practice and participates in related networks and meetings led by Agriculture and Agri-Food (AAFC) and Women and Gender Equality (WAGE).

Capacity

The CFIA considers the impact of its programs, policies, and services on diverse sub-populations and underrepresented groups in Canada.

The CFIA will further integrate GBA Plus and diversity into decision-making. This integration will encourage the application of GBA Plus within the agency and strengthen performance and reporting on GBA Plus, with results being shared with the agriculture and health portfolios and WAGE.

The focus will be on the following:

Increasing access to disaggregated data to support GBA Plus analysis specific to the CFIA's stakeholders
  • Focus efforts on GBA Plus integration in key functional areas, including audit and evaluation, training development, and human resources, while continuing to have a need for enhanced capacity and expertise in GBA Plus
  • Utilize the CFIA's 4-year GBA Plus Data Collection Strategy to guide the creation of GBA Plus data collection plans for each program. The GBA Plus Data Collection Strategy was initiated in 2022 and is on track into 2024 to 2025:
    • Year 1 (2022): Established program baselines for GBA Plus data collection through updates to the CFIA's Departmental Results Framework and identified gaps and priorities, notably operational priorities, readiness, risks, and impact on diverse populations; progress continued into 2023
    • Year 2 (2023): Defined and mapped data requirements against the CFIA's enabling information technology infrastructure and additional existing data sources (including external qualitative and quantitative sources) and aligned with other data, indicator, and reporting-based initiatives in the agency
    • Year 3 (2024): Integrate findings into business requirements through the agency's investment planning process
    • Year 4 (2025): Test, operationalize, and review; scale up to remaining programs that have not yet been covered
  • Apply a comprehensive and consistent approach across all of the CFIA's programs to develop and implement the GBA Plus data collection plans
  • Identify common and consistent data sources for GBA Plus reporting and determine linkages with the results management framework and other risk intelligence information sources
  • Examine the GBA Plus data collection plans based on operational priorities, readiness, risks, and impact on diverse population groups
Implementing the Health Portfolio Sex- and Gender-Based Analysis Plus (SGBA Plus) Policy
  • Participate in discussions with health portfolio partners regarding the implementation of the revised health portfolio SGBA Plus policy
  • Contribute to the health portfolio SGBA Plus survey
  • Complete a proposal to make the Canada School of Public Service/WAGE foundational course on SGBA Plus required training at the CFIA
Integrating GBA Plus into functional areas
  • Focus on strengthening the agency's knowledge and practical application of the framework by promoting training opportunities and the use of guidance and resources available to conduct GBA Plus 
  • Work with CFIA directorates and branches to integrate GBA Plus into functional areas and to implement GBA Plus data plans
  • Continue to incorporate GBA Plus analysis into decision-making to better understand how its regulations, programs, and services could affect underrepresented and vulnerable populations
Providing corporate support for GBA Plus focal point activities
  • Provide input to Departmental Plan/Departmental Results Report and GBA Plus supplementary information table
  • Provide tailored guidance to program officers conducting GBA Plus analyses
  • Perform a challenge function for GBA Plus analyses completed for memoranda to Cabinet, Treasury Board submissions, and regulatory/budget proposals
  • Conduct on-demand reviews of the CFIA's policies and proposals
  • Organize communications and awareness activities
  • Organize events for the GBA Plus Awareness Week

Highlights of GBA Plus results reporting by program

Setting Rules for Food Safety and Consumer Protection

Does this program collect sufficient data to enable it to monitor and/or report program impacts by gender and diversity (GBA Plus)? No

While certain indicators within the program collect GBA Plus data, the agency plans to continue improving the amount of data available across all programs.

The CFIA recognizes the importance of using GBA Plus in the development of its policies, programs, and regulations. For programs related to food safety and consumer protection, although the CFIA does not collect, monitor, or evaluate gender disaggregated microdata at this time, the agency does use health and census information from Statistics Canada studies, like the Census of Agriculture, to consider socio-economic factors such as age, gender (woman-owned businesses), income (small to medium-sized businesses), race, and geography.

Using GBA Plus as a framework for strategic communications, engagement, and data gathering on diverse stakeholder impacts and needs will provide the CFIA with the essential evidence required for informed decision-making on its policies, programs, regulations, and other initiatives.

The CFIA GBA Plus Data Strategy has been approved based on a 4-year timeline. In 2023, the CFIA completed year 2 of a 4-year GBA Plus data collection strategy. Each program was tasked with the development of a GBA Plus Data Collection Plan by the end of 2023 to 2024 with a goal to apply a comprehensive and consistent approach across all CFIA programs by 2026. The agency continued to establish a baseline of internal GBA Plus data and monitored and gathered relevant qualitative and quantitative data to inform decision-making.

The CFIA is committed to gathering more robust data on key client demographics such as geographic location, business size, and business activities to develop guidance, communications, and engagement mechanisms tailored to diverse populations and to address barriers faced by its stakeholders. In its policy, program, and service activities, the CFIA will continue to engage stakeholders and monitor their feedback to inform gender and diversity considerations. Monitoring and evaluation strategies would be informed by surveys, My CFIA (the agency's public website for clients and stakeholders), concerns raised through Contact CFIA online, and other stakeholder interactions.

In the spirit of continuous improvement, the CFIA is also working on initiatives that could have positive impacts on gender and diversity factors. For example, the CFIA, in collaboration with AAFC, is supporting the development of a strategy to address gender gaps across the agriculture and agri-food value chain.

Food Safety and Consumer Protection Compliance Promotion

Does this program collect sufficient data to enable it to monitor and/or report program impacts by gender and diversity (GBA Plus)? No

While certain indicators within the program collect GBA Plus data, the agency plans to continue improving the amount of data available across all programs.

The CFIA recognizes the importance of using GBA Plus in the development of its policies, programs, and regulations. For programs related to food safety and consumer protection, although the CFIA does not collect, monitor, or evaluate gender disaggregated microdata at this time, the agency does use health and census information from Statistics Canada studies, like the Census of Agriculture, to consider socio-economic factors such as age, gender (woman-owned businesses), income (small to medium-sized businesses), race, and geography.

Using GBA Plus as a framework for strategic communications, engagement, and data gathering on diverse stakeholder impacts and needs will provide the CFIA with the essential evidence required for informed decision-making on its policies, programs, regulations, and other initiatives.

The CFIA GBA Plus Data Strategy has been approved based on a 4-year timeline. In 2023, the CFIA completed year 2 of a 4-year GBA Plus data collection strategy. Each program was tasked with the development of a GBA Plus Data Collection Plan by the end of 2023 to 2024 with a goal to apply a comprehensive and consistent approach across all CFIA programs by 2026. The agency continued to establish a baseline of internal GBA Plus data and monitored and gathered relevant qualitative and quantitative data to inform decision-making.

The CFIA is committed to gathering more robust data on key client demographics such as geographic location, business size, and business activities to develop guidance, communications, and engagement mechanisms tailored to diverse populations and to address barriers faced by its stakeholders. In its policy, program, and service activities, the CFIA will continue to engage stakeholders and monitor their feedback to inform gender and diversity considerations. Monitoring and evaluation strategies would be informed by surveys, My CFIA (the agency's public website for clients and stakeholders), concerns raised through Contact CFIA online, and other stakeholder interactions.

In the spirit of continuous improvement, the CFIA is also working on initiatives that could have positive impacts on gender and diversity factors. For example, the CFIA, in collaboration with AAFC, is supporting the development of a strategy to address gender gaps across the agriculture and agri-food value chain.

Monitoring and Enforcement for Food Safety and Consumer Protection

Does this program collect sufficient data to enable it to monitor and/or report program impacts by gender and diversity (GBA Plus)? No

While certain indicators within the program collect GBA Plus data, the agency plans to continue improving the amount of data available across all programs.

The CFIA recognizes the importance of using GBA Plus in the development of its policies, programs, and regulations. For programs related to food safety and consumer protection, although the CFIA does not collect, monitor, or evaluate gender disaggregated microdata at this time, the agency does use health and census information from Statistics Canada studies, like the Census of Agriculture, to consider socio-economic factors such as age, gender (woman-owned businesses), income (small to medium-sized businesses), race, and geography.

Using GBA Plus as a framework for strategic communications, engagement, and data gathering on diverse stakeholder impacts and needs will provide the CFIA with the essential evidence required for informed decision-making on its policies, programs, regulations, and other initiatives.

The CFIA GBA Plus Data Strategy has been approved based on a 4-year timeline. In 2023, the CFIA completed year 2 of a 4-year GBA Plus data collection strategy. Each program was tasked with the development of a GBA Plus Data Collection Plan by the end of 2023 to 2024 with a goal to apply a comprehensive and consistent approach across all CFIA programs by 2026. The agency continued to establish a baseline of internal GBA Plus data and monitored and gathered relevant qualitative and quantitative data to inform decision-making.

The CFIA is committed to gathering more robust data on key client demographics such as geographic location, business size, and business activities to develop guidance, communications, and engagement mechanisms tailored to diverse populations and to address barriers faced by its stakeholders. In its policy, program, and service activities, the CFIA will continue to engage stakeholders and monitor their feedback to inform gender and diversity considerations. Monitoring and evaluation strategies would be informed by surveys, My CFIA (the agency's public website for clients and stakeholders), concerns raised through Contact CFIA online, and other stakeholder interactions.

In the spirit of continuous improvement, the CFIA is also working on initiatives that could have positive impacts on gender and diversity factors. For example, the CFIA, in collaboration with AAFC, is supporting the development of a strategy to address gender gaps across the agriculture and agri-food value chain.

Permissions for Food Products

Does this program collect sufficient data to enable it to monitor and/or report program impacts by gender and diversity (GBA Plus)? No

While certain indicators within the program collect GBA Plus data, the agency plans to continue improving the amount of data available across all programs.

The CFIA recognizes the importance of using GBA Plus in the development of its policies, programs, and regulations. For programs related to food safety and consumer protection, although the CFIA does not collect, monitor, or evaluate gender disaggregated microdata at this time, the agency does use health and census information from Statistics Canada studies, like the Census of Agriculture, to consider socio-economic factors such as age, gender (woman-owned businesses), income (small to medium-sized businesses), race, and geography.

Using GBA Plus as a framework for strategic communications, engagement, and data gathering on diverse stakeholder impacts and needs will provide the CFIA with the essential evidence required for informed decision-making on its policies, programs, regulations, and other initiatives.

The CFIA GBA Plus Data Strategy has been approved based on a 4-year timeline. In 2023, the CFIA completed year 2 of a 4-year GBA Plus data collection strategy. Each program was tasked with the development of a GBA Plus Data Collection Plan by the end of 2023 to 2024 with a goal to apply a comprehensive and consistent approach across all CFIA programs by 2026. The agency continued to establish a baseline of internal GBA Plus data and monitored and gathered relevant qualitative and quantitative data to inform decision-making.

The CFIA is committed to gathering more robust data on key client demographics such as geographic location, business size, and business activities to develop guidance, communications, and engagement mechanisms tailored to diverse populations and to address barriers faced by its stakeholders. In its policy, program, and service activities, the CFIA will continue to engage stakeholders and monitor their feedback to inform gender and diversity considerations. Monitoring and evaluation strategies would be informed by surveys, My CFIA (the agency's public website for clients and stakeholders), concerns raised through Contact CFIA online, and other stakeholder interactions.

In the spirit of continuous improvement, the CFIA is also working on initiatives that could have positive impacts on gender and diversity factors. For example, the CFIA, in collaboration with AAFC, is supporting the development of a strategy to address gender gaps across the agriculture and agri-food value chain.

Setting Rules for Plant Health

Does this program collect sufficient data to enable it to monitor and/or report program impacts by gender and diversity (GBA Plus)? No

While certain indicators within the program collect GBA Plus data, the agency plans to continue improving the amount of available GBA Plus data across all programs. Although specific gender and diversity factor data is currently limited for this program, the CFIA is committed to gathering more robust data on key client demographics such as geographic location, business size, and business activities to develop guidance, communications, and engagement mechanisms tailored to diverse populations and to address barriers faced by its stakeholders.

The CFIA GBA Plus Data Strategy has been approved based on a 4-year timeline. In 2023, the CFIA completed year 2 of a 4-year GBA Plus data collection strategy. Each program was tasked with the development of a GBA Plus Data Collection Plan by the end of 2023 to 2024 with a goal to apply a comprehensive and consistent approach across all CFIA programs by 2026. The agency continued to establish a baseline of internal GBA Plus data and monitored and gathered relevant qualitative and quantitative data to inform decision-making. Using GBA Plus as a framework for strategic data on diverse stakeholder impacts and needs will provide the CFIA with essential evidence required to evaluate projects and inform decision-making as well as future agency program initiatives and interventions.

Plant Health Compliance Promotion

Does this program collect sufficient data to enable it to monitor and/or report program impacts by gender and diversity (GBA Plus)? No

While certain indicators within the program collect GBA Plus data, the agency plans to continue improving the amount of available GBA Plus data across all programs. Although specific gender and diversity factor data is currently limited for this program, the CFIA is committed to gathering more robust data on key client demographics such as geographic location, business size, and business activities to develop guidance, communications, and engagement mechanisms tailored to diverse populations and to address barriers faced by its stakeholders.

The CFIA GBA Plus Data Strategy has been approved based on a 4-year timeline. In 2023, the CFIA completed year 2 of a 4-year GBA Plus data collection strategy. Each program was tasked with the development of a GBA Plus Data Collection Plan by the end of 2023 to 2024 with a goal to apply a comprehensive and consistent approach across all CFIA programs by 2026. The agency continued to establish a baseline of internal GBA Plus data and monitored and gathered relevant qualitative and quantitative data to inform decision-making. Using GBA Plus as a framework for strategic data on diverse stakeholder impacts and needs will provide the CFIA with essential evidence required to evaluate projects and inform decision-making as well as future agency program initiatives and interventions.

Monitoring and Enforcement for Plant Health

Does this program collect sufficient data to enable it to monitor and/or report program impacts by gender and diversity (GBA Plus)? No

While certain indicators within the program collect GBA Plus data, the agency plans to continue improving the amount of available GBA Plus data across all programs. Although specific gender and diversity factor data is currently limited for this program, the CFIA is committed to gathering more robust data on key client demographics such as geographic location, business size, and business activities to develop guidance, communications, and engagement mechanisms tailored to diverse populations and to address barriers faced by its stakeholders.

The CFIA GBA Plus Data Strategy has been approved based on a 4-year timeline. In 2023, the CFIA completed year 2 of a 4-year GBA Plus data collection strategy. Each program was tasked with the development of a GBA Plus Data Collection Plan by the end of 2023 to 2024 with a goal to apply a comprehensive and consistent approach across all CFIA programs by 2026. The agency continued to establish a baseline of internal GBA Plus data and monitored and gathered relevant qualitative and quantitative data to inform decision-making. Using GBA Plus as a framework for strategic data on diverse stakeholder impacts and needs will provide the CFIA with essential evidence required to evaluate projects and inform decision-making as well as future agency program initiatives and interventions.

Permissions for Plant Products

Does this program collect sufficient data to enable it to monitor and/or report program impacts by gender and diversity (GBA Plus)? No

While certain indicators within the program collect GBA Plus data, the agency plans to continue improving the amount of available GBA Plus data across all programs. Although specific gender and diversity factor data is currently limited for this program, the CFIA is committed to gathering more robust data on key client demographics such as geographic location, business size, and business activities to develop guidance, communications, and engagement mechanisms tailored to diverse populations and to address barriers faced by its stakeholders.

The CFIA GBA Plus Data Strategy has been approved based on a 4-year timeline. In 2023, the CFIA completed year 2 of a 4-year GBA Plus data collection strategy. Each program was tasked with the development of a GBA Plus Data Collection Plan by the end of 2023 to 2024 with a goal to apply a comprehensive and consistent approach across all CFIA programs by 2026. The agency continued to establish a baseline of internal GBA Plus data and monitored and gathered relevant qualitative and quantitative data to inform decision-making. Using GBA Plus as a framework for strategic data on diverse stakeholder impacts and needs will provide the CFIA with essential evidence required to evaluate projects and inform decision-making as well as future agency program initiatives and interventions.

Setting Rules for Animal Health

Does this program collect sufficient data to enable it to monitor and/or report program impacts by gender and diversity (GBA Plus)? No

While certain indicators within the program collect GBA Plus data, the agency plans to continue improving the amount of available GBA Plus data across all programs.

The CFIA GBA Plus Data Strategy has been approved based on a 4-year timeline. In 2023, the CFIA completed year 2 of a 4-year GBA Plus data collection strategy. Each program was tasked with the development of a GBA Plus Data Collection Plan by the end of 2023 to 2024 with a goal to apply a comprehensive and consistent approach across all CFIA programs by 2026. The agency continued to establish a baseline of internal GBA Plus data and monitored and gathered relevant qualitative and quantitative data to inform decision-making. The CFIA will monitor and report on baseline GBA Plus demographic factors such as income, geographic location, and business size to analyze possible impacts, as well as partner with AAFC to develop a strategy to address gender and diversity gaps or opportunities across the agriculture and agri-food value chain.

Animal Health Compliance Promotion

Does this program collect sufficient data to enable it to monitor and/or report program impacts by gender and diversity (GBA Plus)? No

While certain indicators within the program collect GBA Plus data, the agency plans to continue improving the amount of available GBA Plus data across all programs.

The CFIA GBA Plus Data Strategy has been approved based on a 4-year timeline. In 2023, the CFIA completed year 2 of a 4-year GBA Plus data collection strategy. Each program was tasked with the development of a GBA Plus Data Collection Plan by the end of 2023 to 2024 with a goal to apply a comprehensive and consistent approach across all CFIA programs by 2026. The agency continued to establish a baseline of internal GBA Plus data and monitored and gathered relevant qualitative and quantitative data to inform decision-making. The CFIA will monitor and report on baseline GBA Plus demographic factors such as income, geographic location, and business size to analyze possible impacts, as well as partner with AAFC to develop a strategy to address gender and diversity gaps or opportunities across the agriculture and agri-food value chain.

Monitoring and Enforcement for Animal Health

Does this program collect sufficient data to enable it to monitor and/or report program impacts by gender and diversity (GBA Plus)? No

While certain indicators within the program collect GBA Plus data, the agency plans to continue improving the amount of available GBA Plus data across all programs.

The CFIA GBA Plus Data Strategy has been approved based on a 4-year timeline. In 2023, the CFIA completed year 2 of a 4-year GBA Plus data collection strategy. Each program was tasked with the development of a GBA Plus Data Collection Plan by the end of 2023 to 2024 with a goal to apply a comprehensive and consistent approach across all CFIA programs by 2026. The agency continued to establish a baseline of internal GBA Plus data and monitored and gathered relevant qualitative and quantitative data to inform decision-making. The CFIA will monitor and report on baseline GBA Plus demographic factors such as income, geographic location, and business size to analyze possible impacts, as well as partner with AAFC to develop a strategy to address gender and diversity gaps or opportunities across the agriculture and agri-food value chain.

Permissions for Animal Products

Does this program collect sufficient data to enable it to monitor and/or report program impacts by gender and diversity (GBA Plus)? No

While certain indicators within the program collect GBA Plus data, the agency plans to continue improving the amount of available GBA Plus data across all programs.

The CFIA GBA Plus Data Strategy has been approved based on a 4-year timeline. In 2023, the CFIA completed year 2 of a 4-year GBA Plus data collection strategy. Each program was tasked with the development of a GBA Plus Data Collection Plan by the end of 2023 to 2024 with a goal to apply a comprehensive and consistent approach across all CFIA programs by 2026. The agency continued to establish a baseline of internal GBA Plus data and monitored and gathered relevant qualitative and quantitative data to inform decision-making. The CFIA will monitor and report on baseline GBA Plus demographic factors such as income, geographic location, and business size to analyze possible impacts, as well as partner with AAFC to develop a strategy to address gender and diversity gaps or opportunities across the agriculture and agri-food value chain.

International Standards Setting

Does this program collect sufficient data to enable it to monitor and/or report program impacts by gender and diversity (GBA Plus)? No

While certain indicators within the program collect GBA Plus data, the agency plans to continue improving the amount of available GBA Plus data across all programs. In 2024, the CFIA aims to replace its paper-based system for issuing export certificates with digital tools to allow Canadian businesses to apply and receive reviewed forms online. The Digital Service Delivery Platform (DSDP) and its public-facing interface, My CFIA, will allow businesses to export their products more rapidly and support market diversification and long-term economic growth in the food, plant, and animal sectors. It will also equip the CFIA with quicker, more reliable data and reporting tools that will bolster its ability to respond to possible disease outbreaks in Canada through enhanced traceability.

The CFIA GBA Plus Data Strategy has been approved based on a 4-year timeline. In 2023, the CFIA completed year 2 of a 4-year GBA Plus data collection strategy. Each program was tasked with the development of a GBA Plus Data Collection Plan by the end of 2023 to 2024 with a goal to apply a comprehensive and consistent approach across all CFIA programs by 2026. The agency continued to establish a baseline of internal GBA Plus data and monitored and gathered relevant qualitative and quantitative data to inform decision-making. Along with ongoing engagement data, the CFIA will continue to gather and analyze DSDP data to learn more about potential barriers, impacts, and needs of the CFIA's diverse clients and stakeholders and improve its programs and services accordingly. This program captures, at regular intervals, GBA Plus metrics for some indicators related to income, business size, geographic location, and type of activities.

International Regulatory Cooperation and Science Collaboration

Does this program collect sufficient data to enable it to monitor and/or report program impacts by gender and diversity (GBA Plus)? No

While certain indicators within the program collect GBA Plus data, the agency plans to continue improving the amount of available GBA Plus data across all programs. In 2024, the CFIA aims to replace its paper-based system for issuing export certificates with digital tools to allow Canadian businesses to apply and receive reviewed forms online. DSDP and its public-facing interface, My CFIA, will allow businesses to export their products more rapidly and support market diversification and long-term economic growth in the food, plant, and animal sectors. It will also equip the CFIA with quicker, more reliable data and reporting tools that will bolster its ability to respond to possible disease outbreaks in Canada through enhanced traceability.

The CFIA GBA Plus Data Strategy has been approved based on a 4-year timeline. In 2023, the CFIA completed year 2 of a 4-year GBA Plus data collection strategy. Each program was tasked with the development of a GBA Plus Data Collection Plan by the end of 2023 to 2024 with a goal to apply a comprehensive and consistent approach across all CFIA programs by 2026. The agency continued to establish a baseline of internal GBA Plus data and monitored and gathered relevant qualitative and quantitative data to inform decision-making. Along with ongoing engagement data, the CFIA will continue to gather and analyze DSDP data to learn more about potential barriers, impacts, and needs of the CFIA's diverse clients and stakeholders and improve its programs and services accordingly. This program captures, at regular intervals, GBA Plus metrics for some indicators related to income, business size, geographic location, and type of activities.

Market Access Support

Does this program collect sufficient data to enable it to monitor and/or report program impacts by gender and diversity (GBA Plus)? No

While certain indicators within the program collect GBA Plus data, the agency plans to continue improving the amount of available GBA Plus data across all programs. In 2024, the CFIA aims to replace its paper-based system for issuing export certificates with digital tools to allow Canadian businesses to apply and receive reviewed forms online. DSDP and its public-facing interface, My CFIA, will allow businesses to export their products more rapidly and support market diversification and long-term economic growth in the food, plant, and animal sectors. It will also equip the CFIA with quicker, more reliable data and reporting tools that will bolster its ability to respond to possible disease outbreaks in Canada through enhanced traceability.

The CFIA GBA Plus Data Strategy has been approved based on a 4-year timeline. In 2023, the CFIA completed year 2 of a 4-year GBA Plus data collection strategy. Each program was tasked with the development of a GBA Plus Data Collection Plan by the end of 2023 to 2024 with a goal to apply a comprehensive and consistent approach across all CFIA programs by 2026. The agency continued to establish a baseline of internal GBA Plus data and monitored and gathered relevant qualitative and quantitative data to inform decision-making. Along with ongoing engagement data, the CFIA will continue to gather and analyze DSDP data to learn more about potential barriers, impacts, and needs of the CFIA's diverse clients and stakeholders and improve its programs and services accordingly. This program captures, at regular intervals, GBA Plus metrics for some indicators related to income, business size, geographic location, and type of activities.