Statistics Canada's 2024-25 Departmental results report: Supplementary Information Tables

Governance

Statistics Canada continues to strengthen its commitment to Gender Based Analysis Plus (GBA Plus) by enhancing governance structures, fostering collaboration and integrating intersectional analysis into all aspects of its operations. The following key actions were undertaken in 2024-25:

• Leadership and accountability: The GBA Plus Champion led the GBA Plus Responsibility Network and the GBA Plus Community of Practice to ensure GBA Plus was applied consistently across the agency.
• International engagement: Statistics Canada represented Canada in the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the United Nations Inter-agency and Expert Group on Gender Statistics (IAEG-GS), contributing to the development of global standards on gender.
• Intradepartmental collaboration: The GBA Plus Responsibility Network and the GBA Plus Community of Practice facilitated regular intradepartmental meetings, promoting knowledge sharing and best practices among staff.
• Strategic planning: Statistics Canada initiated the development of a GBA Plus strategy to formalize and expand the implementation and awareness of GBA Plus across the agency as part of its efforts to build capacity for GBA Plus.
• Policy review and compliance: Statistics Canada conducted GBA Plus analyses on its memoranda to Cabinet, Treasury Board submissions and budget proposals to ensure they were aligned with GBA Plus principles.
• External collaboration: Statistics Canada participated in Women and Gender Equality Canada's GBA Plus Learning Advisory Committee and GBA Plus Interdepartmental Committee to support cross-departmental initiatives, including undertaking presentations on the Disaggregated Data Action Plan (DDAP) and GBA Plus.
• Government-wide leadership: Statistics Canada led the development and implementation of standards on gender, diversity, inclusion and related variables, actively promoting and supporting their adoption across government departments.

Capacity

Statistics Canada continues to strengthen its capacity to conduct and apply GBA Plus through targeted initiatives and resource development. In 2024-25, the agency advanced this work through the following key activities:

• Disaggregated Data Action Plan: The DDAP remains central to building GBA Plus capacity and supporting the collection of diversity data across programs. The initiative focuses on identifying and addressing data and knowledge gaps to ensure more representative data collection across demographics and at various levels of geography.
• Training and resource development: In partnership with the Canada School of Public Service, Statistics Canada launched the self-paced course Working with Disaggregated Data for Better Policy Outcomes, designed for novice policy analysts. Additionally, the agency published two video resources on its data literacy training page: The Importance of Disaggregated Data: An Introduction (part 1) and The Importance of Disaggregated Data: An Introduction (part 2).
• Gender, Diversity and Inclusion Statistics Hub: The Gender, Diversity and Inclusion Statistics (GDIS) Hub continues to serve as a corporate-level platform that improves access to disaggregated data and related resources, facilitating their use across the agency and among stakeholders.
• Transforming data into actionable insights: Through collaborative efforts across the agency—including the Centre for Population and Social Statistics and the Analytical Studies and Modelling Branch—Statistics Canada produces GBA Plus insights and studies, applying best practices to transform data into actionable insights that support decision making and policy design.
• Collaboration and stakeholder engagement: The agency engaged with partners and stakeholders to better understand data needs and inform product development. These engagements help ensure GBA Plus considerations are integrated into the agency's work.
• Workforce diversity and inclusion: The agency continues to implement its multi-year Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Action Plan. This plan focuses on increasing representation of equity-deserving groups, eliminating systemic barriers and fostering an inclusive work environment.

Human resources (full-time equivalents) dedicated to GBA Plus

In 2024-25, Statistics Canada dedicated 0.5 full-time equivalent to support the implementation of GBA Plus across the agency.

The agency's support structure for GBA Plus included the following key roles to facilitate communication and build capacity:

• One GBA Plus Champion at the assistant director level provided updates to senior management and served as the spokesperson for GBA Plus initiatives and results.
• One representative from each branch acted as a liaison to identify GBA Plus-related initiatives and opportunities within their respective areas.
• One resource for the GBA Plus Community of Practice shared practical information and examples to help employees integrate GBA Plus considerations into their work.

Program name: Socio-economic Statistics

Core responsibility

Statistical information

Program goals

The Socio-economic Statistics program provides integrated information and relevant analysis on the demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of individuals, families and households and the factors that affect their well-being. Many of the statistical products produced allow for GBA Plus analyses of key population groups.

Target population

All Canadians

Distribution of benefits

Specific demographic groups to be monitored

• Directly impacted groups: All Canadians, with a focus on capturing diverse experiences and outcomes through disaggregated data and analysis across a range of sociodemographic characteristics.
• Indirectly impacted groups: Stakeholders such as governments, businesses, academic institutions and other organizations that rely on statistical data and analysis to inform policies and programs.
• Groups facing barriers: Populations that have historically experienced barriers to data representation or access, with targeted efforts to improve inclusion and visibility through disaggregated data collection and analysis.

Key program impacts on gender and diversity

In 2024-25, the Socio-economic Statistics program expanded its GBA Plus-integrated data products, increasing access to disaggregated and intersectional data on gender, Indigenous people, disability status and other identity factors. The program strengthened engagement with communities and government partners, incorporating feedback to develop new survey content and tools. Updates to dashboards and thematic hubs improved accessibility, and survey collection instruments adopted more inclusive language.

Key program impact statistics

Other key program impacts

The program's emphasis on GBA Plus has led to

• enhanced data disaggregation, providing a clearer picture of socioeconomic disparities among diverse groups
• increased stakeholder engagement through consultations and outreach activities, fostering inclusive policy development
• improved data accessibility via the GDIS Hub, supporting evidence-based decision making.

Supplementary information sources

The GDIS Hub is Statistics Canada's primary platform for accessing gender-, diversity- and inclusion-related data. It provides users with streamlined access to disaggregated and intersectional data, analytical products and insights. The GDIS Hub also includes publicly available outputs from cost-recovered statistical services, allowing broader access to specialized analyses that support equity-informed decision making.

GBA Plus data collection plan

In 2024-25, data requirements to measure gender and diversity impacts remained in place. Statistics Canada continues to review and analyze these measures to identify any data gaps and opportunities for improvement, ensuring that data collection remains relevant and inclusive.

Program name: Census

Core responsibility

Statistical information

Program goals

The Census program provides statistical information and analyses that measure changes in the Canadian population and its demographic characteristics, and in the agricultural sector. The program includes the Census of Population and the Census of Agriculture.

Target population

All Canadians

Distribution of benefits

Key program impacts on gender and diversity

Canada's Census program is cyclical and includes an array of activities (e.g., consultation and engagement, questionnaire development, data collection, data processing, and dissemination) that must be completed to ensure its success. From start to finish, each census cycle spans approximately seven years, with cycles overlapping (i.e., when one cycle is nearing completion, the next cycle begins). For example, the 2021 Census of Population Program concluded in 2024-25 with an evaluation of the dissemination results, while the 2026 Census of Population Program began in 2022-23.

Key program impact statistics

GBA Plus data collection plan

In 2024-25, data requirements to measure gender and diversity impacts remained in place. Statistics Canada continues to actively review and analyze these measures to identify any data gaps and opportunities for improvement, ensuring that data collection remains relevant and inclusive.

Program name: Centres of Expertise

Core responsibility

Statistical information

Program goals

The Centres of Expertise provide timely, accurate and cost-effective data and analytical insights to Canadians, integrating innovative research, data linkages and new methods. In 2024-25, they continued incorporating internal services and GBA Plus perspectives in published reports; supporting a diverse workforce; and advancing inclusive, efficient data collection and integration, analysis, and dissemination.

Target population

All Canadians

Distribution of benefits

Specific demographic groups to be monitored

• Directly impacted groups: All Canadians, with a focus on capturing diverse experiences and outcomes through disaggregated data and analysis across a range of sociodemographic characteristics.
• Indirectly impacted groups: Stakeholders such as governments, businesses, academic institutions and other organizations that rely on statistical data and analysis to inform policies and programs.
• Groups facing barriers: Populations that have historically experienced barriers to data representation or access, with targeted efforts to improve inclusion and visibility through disaggregated data collection and analysis.

Key program impacts on gender and diversity

The Centres of Expertise demonstrated tangible impacts in advancing gender and diversity inclusivity through the integration of GBA Plus in data development frameworks and published analytical reports. This integration resulted in the following notable outcomes:

• Enhanced data inclusivity: The centres' methodological innovations led to the improved representation of gender-diverse populations, Indigenous people, racialized groups and persons with disabilities in key datasets and analyses, providing more nuanced insights into diverse Canadian experiences.
• Improved policy relevance: By delivering disaggregated data and analytical insights that capture intersectional dimensions of identity and socioeconomic status, the centres supported government and stakeholder decision making that better addresses the needs of historically underserved groups.
• Workforce equity advancement: Internally, initiatives foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, contributing to a culture that reflects and respects the populations served.

Key program impact statistics

Other key program impacts

Through the Centres of Expertise, diverse Canadians have gained greater recognition and validation of their unique identities and lived realities within national statistics, helping to foster trust in the relevance of the data. Feedback from community stakeholders indicates that integrating GBA Plus has improved the understanding of intersectional issues, revealing nuanced disparities that were previously overlooked. These shifts have influenced perceptions among policy makers and data users, encouraging more inclusive approaches.

Supplementary information sources

Health Reports and Economic and Social Reports are Statistics Canada's primary platforms for disseminating analytical reports from the Centres of Expertise. The articles focus on gender-, diversity- and inclusion-related data and analysis when population sizes permit disaggregation. The Canadian Employer–Employee Dynamics Database is the program's pre-eminent data linkage system. It includes GBA Plus information, as well as information on diversity and skills, Indigenous business owners and Black business owners. It provides researchers and analysts with an integrated data environment for accessing disaggregated and intersectional data to produce analytical products and insights.

GBA Plus data collection plan

The Centres of Expertise draw on data from across Statistics Canada to extend its use through the analytically driven development of data and insights. They continue to develop disaggregated data and expand the ways in which Statistics Canada's data can be used.

Program name: Cost-recovered Statistical Services

Core responsibility

Statistical information

Program goals

The Cost-recovered Statistical Services program enables Statistics Canada to conduct special surveys; produce high-quality statistics not part of publicly available data holdings; and undertake on-demand analytical projects to meet specific needs of federal, provincial and territorial institutions and other clients. This program supports the integration of GBA Plus by ensuring that data collection and analysis consider diverse demographic factors, thereby promoting inclusivity and equity in statistical outputs.

Target population

The program serves all Canadians, with a focus on capturing data that reflect diverse gender identities, cultural backgrounds and socioeconomic circumstances. This ensures that statistical products are inclusive, intersectional and representative of Canada's demographic realities, supporting equitable and evidence-based decision making.

Distribution of benefits

Specific demographic groups to be monitored

• Directly impacted groups: All Canadians, with a focus on capturing diverse experiences and outcomes through disaggregated data and analysis across a range of sociodemographic characteristics.
• Indirectly impacted groups: Stakeholders such as governments, businesses, academic institutions and other organizations that rely on statistical data and analysis to inform policies and programs.
• Groups facing barriers: Populations that have historically experienced barriers to data representation or access, with targeted efforts to improve inclusion and visibility through disaggregated data collection and analysis.

Key program impacts on gender and diversity

Not available.

Key program impact statistics

Other key program impacts

Not available.

Supplementary information sources

The GDIS Hub is Statistics Canada's primary platform for accessing gender-, diversity- and inclusion-related data. It provides users with streamlined access to disaggregated and intersectional data, analytical products and insights. The GDIS Hub also includes publicly available outputs from cost-recovered statistical services, allowing broader access to specialized analyses that support equity-informed decision making.

GBA Plus data collection plan

In 2024-25, data requirements to measure gender and diversity impacts remained in place. Statistics Canada continues to actively review and analyze these measures to identify any data gaps and opportunities for improvement, ensuring that data collection remains relevant and inclusive.

Program name: Economic and Environmental Statistics

Core responsibility

Statistical information

Program goals

The Economic and Environmental Statistics program produces a wide range of economic and environmental statistics on, for example, national and international accounts, manufacturing, wholesale trade, retail trade, research and development, price indexes, finance, tourism, transportation, agriculture, and the environment.

Target population

All Canadians

Distribution of benefits

Key program impact statistics