Annex A: List of Reports

Building Our Future: Executive Report 2020– 2021, July 2021

Annual Report outlining key issues, activities, accomplishments and next steps.

Progress on Realizing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, 2020

AFN’s assessment of Government of Canada’s (GOC) progress on implementation of Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) Calls to Action (CTA).

“The AFN requested the voices of the survivors must be reflected in the NCR’s work, and that the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UN Declaration) should be the framework for the NCR to measure government commitments.” (“Update”, p. 1)

The Implementation of UNDRIP in Canada: An Indigenous Youth Perspective, Starting With People Not Policy, 2020

Indigenous youth perspective. 3 main themes: “meaningful engagement”, “decolonizing UNDRIP’s implementation”, “measuring progress and looking beyond UNDRIP”

Our data. Our stories. Our future.

“…information about First Nations people living on reserve and in northern communities across Canada” (“Research and Information”).

Includes data surveys and research on health, education, employment.

Ełet’ànìts’eɂah: Implementing UNDRIP in Health – Progress Report, September 2021, September 2021

“Hotıì ts’eeda’s Ełet’ànıts’eɂah ̀: Implementing UNDRIP in Health and Wellness initiative represents a starting point for ongoing conversations and action around implementing UNDRIP within healthcare provision and health research.

The knowledge shared has resulted in principles and guidelines for policy makers and researchers, that will grow and develop over time.” (“Introduction”)

Perspectives: What does Indigenous success look like? Here are 85 examples of reconciliation in action!

“…85 examples of positive change and/or actions…” in areas of health, language and culture, Justice, etc.

2020.2021 Annual Report, 2021

Annual Report lays out ITK’s strategies and objectives in areas of poverty reduction, closing infrastructure gap, etc.

2018-2019 Annual Report

Annual Report includes description of MNC work in permanent bilateral meetings (PBM), conferences and other policy development work.

Loppie, C., & Wien, F. (2022). Understanding Indigenous health inequalities through a social determinants model

“An in-depth review of academic, professional, and community resources has been synthesized and presented in text and table formats.” (“Introduction”)

The Indigenous Economic Progress Report, 2019

“The report includes three core indicators: employment; income; and, community well-being. These core indicators are examined through 13 separate measures. Additionally, five underlying indicators are considered: education; entrepreneurship and business development; governance; lands and resources; and, infrastructure, with these underlying indicators examined through 18 measures. […] The 2019 Report also for the first time includes a Gender-Based Analysis, as well as two new composite indices: the NIEDB Economic Development Index and the Infrastructure Index. This report serves to provide the most complete and robust picture of Indigenous economic well-being in Canada to date.” (“Executive Summary”)

Calls to Action Accountability: A 2021 Status Update on Reconciliation, 2021

Includes visual representation of in/completed CTAs by year(s) (page 6)

2020 National Housing Strategy Triennial Progress Report

• At a glance progress “blurbs” (page 7)
• Consultation timeline (page 10)
• Map representation of goals (page 22)
• Illustrative narratives/”real life” stories (“in their own words”)
• “Annex A: Achievements per Initiative”
• Chapter 4: Stronger Together: includes “Working with Indigenous and Northern communities”

Annual Report on the Operation of the Canadian Multiculturalism Act 2019-20

Reporting on initiatives, programs, practices, funding, commitments

“The Anti-Racism Secretariat coordinates federal action, including engaging with provinces, territories, and civil society to address all forms of racism, including anti-Black racism, anti-Indigenous racism, anti-Asian racism, antisemitism, and Islamophobia. The Secretariat also leads efforts to identify systemic barriers and gaps to develop further areas for action.” (“Foreword from the Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth”)

Other Departmental Plans, Annual Reports and other reports

Building a Foundation for Change: Canada’s Anti-Racism Strategy 2019–2022

• Whole-of-government approach
• “Indigenous-focused approach” (Building Awareness and Changing Attitudes)
• Appendix giving examples of ongoing initiatives

“Recognizing the need for government action to be coordinated, an Anti-Racism Secretariat will be established to lead work across government to coordinate federal action and identify and develop further areas for action through engagement with communities and Indigenous Peoples, stakeholders, and other levels of government. (“Guiding principles”)

Canada’s Anti-Racism Strategy

Evaluation of Canada’s Action Plan Against Racism

Canada’s national report - Third Universal Periodic Review

“Under the Universal Periodic Review, the human rights record of each country is reviewed by other United Nations Member States. This provides an opportunity for countries to discuss their domestic human rights framework as well as measures taken to promote and protect human rights in their country.” (“Introduction”)

Canada’s national report - Third Universal Periodic Review

2020 Annual Report to Parliament: Build back better.

Use of “real world” stories/narrative to illustrate societal picture found in data/statistics.

Departmental Plans for Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

CIRNA reports and other information, e.g. Sustainable development, Annual reports, departmental plan, etc.

Reports and Publications

Delivering on Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action

GOC response to TRC’s 94 Calls to Action, by topic

The Final Report to Parliament on the Review of S-3: December 2020

“2020 report on the review of the implementation of S-3, the last of 3 reports mandated in S-3: An Act to amend the Indian Act, in response to the Superior Court of Quebec decision in Descheneaux c. Canada (Procureur général).” (“Message from the Minister”)

Cabinet Directive on the Federal Approach to Modern Treaty Implementation, 2015

Cabinet Directive sets out roles and responsibilities of federal departments, oversight and evaluation.

“This Directive lays out an operational framework for the management of the Crown’s modern treaty obligations. It guides federal departments and agencies to fulfill their responsibilities.” (Cabinet Directive, 2015)

Cabinet Directive on the Federal Approach to Modern Treaty Implementation

Evaluation Branch. Evaluation of the Cabinet Directive on the Federal Approach to Modern Treaty Implementation, 2020

“…whole-of-government approach to managing Canada’s modern treaty obligations and defines the roles and responsibilities of the federal government. It establishes an operational framework for the management of the Crown’s modern treaty obligations and it requires the Government to enhance awareness, accountability, and oversight of modern treaty obligations.” (“Executive Summary”, Evaluation of the Cabinet Directive, 2020)

Provisional annual report: July 2015 - March 2018

Whole-of-government, federal collaboration on initiatives

• Performance measurement: status indicators to measure implementation, performance indicators to measure socio-economic outcomes related to modern treaties, common objectives
• Monitoring implementation status of modern treaty obligations
• Measuring socio-economic outcomes and impacts of modern treaties
• Issue management/tracker
• Annexes with useful info, e.g. Modern treaty common objectives areas; Cabinet directive on federal approach to modern treaty implementation; Statement of principles; etc.

“With an understanding that there is no relationship more important to Canada than the one with Indigenous peoples, Canada remains dedicated to achieving a profound shift in the relationship between the Crown and First Nations, Inuit, and Métis – a relationship based on the recognition of rights, respect, cooperation, and partnership.” (“Minister’s Message”)

“…a portrait of the socio-economic circumstances of modern treaties and self-government agreements with Indigenous populations, and describes federal government initiatives that support implementation.” (“Executive summary”)

Budget 2022: A Plan to Grow Our Economy and Make Life More Affordable

On bottom half of home page, can filter by chapter and click on related measures tile to lead to relevant section of the report.

Chapter 7: Moving Forward on Reconciliation:

• 7.1 Addressing Past Harms and Discrimination Related to Indigenous Children and Families
• 7.2 Supporting Strong and Healthy Communities
• 7.3 Advancing Self-Determination and Prosperity

Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience

Chapter 8: Strong Indigenous Communities

• 8.1 Healthy and Vibrant Communities
• 8.2. Building Infrastructure and Economic Growth
• 8.3. Responding to the Tragedy of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
• 8.4. Walking the Path to Reconciliation and Self-determination

Publications and Reports

Various reports, including DRR, annual reports

Indigenous Justice Program

“The Aboriginal Justice Strategy (AJS), now known as the Indigenous Justice Program, supports community-based justice programs that offer alternatives to mainstream justice processes in appropriate circumstances.”

Evaluation Division - Corporate Services Branch, Evaluation of the Aboriginal Justice Strategy, December 2016

Reports and Publications

Indigenous Peoples

Relatively older reports and information (2000-2009)

Transparency

Reports, documents and information, including progress reports and transitional materials.

Many Voices One Mind: a Pathway to Reconciliation – Final Report of the Interdepartmental Circles on Indigenous Representation, December 4, 2017

• Whole-of-government
• Supporting “transformational change”

Canada’s 2030 Agenda National Strategy: Moving Forward Together, Sustainable Development Goals, 2021

• Objectives and commitments of GOC
• “Whole-of-society” approach, i.e. FPT, municipal and Indigenous governments

Canada’s 2030 Agenda National Strategy: Moving Forward Together, Sustainable Development Goals, 2021:

• “Indigenous Peoples in Canada and around the world will engage on their own terms toward Indigenous strategies for the achievement of the 2030 Agenda. They will do so consistent with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and other commitments.”
• “Objective 4: Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and the 2030 Agenda”
• “The SDG Unit is working with other government departments and agencies to develop a Federal Implementation Plan.”
• “Through the National Strategy, the Government of Canada commits to preparing an annual, whole-of-society progress report.”
• “The SDGs are grounded in human rights principles, as is the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Together they provide a common guide for conversations among Canada’s diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities and non-Indigenous people.”
• “30 actions to 2030 tracker” outlines Federal actions taken, status and progress

Moving forward together: Canada’s 2030 Agenda National Strategy

Canada takes action on the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals

Towards Canada’s 2030 Agenda National Strategy – Interim Document, 2019

• Annex I proposes 30 federal actions to advance progress;
• Annex II includes mapping of goals to relevant federal departments;
• Annex III includes Canadian Indicator Framework stating goal, ambition, indicator, target

Canadian Indicator Framework

Achieving a Sustainable Future: A Federal Sustainable Development Strategy for Canada

GOC’s priorities, goals, targets and actions re Federal Sustainable Development

• Includes interactive tool
• Federal Sustainable Development Act, provides the legal framework
• 13 goals
• Whole-of-government

Canadian environmental sustainability indicators

Environmental indicators, including socio-economic. Indicators prepared by ECCC with contributions other departments.

Reports tabled in Parliament

Reconciliation strategy

There are departmental indicators included in the strategy (but no annual reporting requirement attached).

Corporate management and reporting

Annual Reports, Departmental Plans, etc.

Canada’s Implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: Voluntary National Review, 2018

Goals, actions, next steps

“…report on the actions taken and progress made to advance the implementation of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals at home and abroad.

On July 17th, 2018, Canada presented its first Voluntary National Review report…at the United Nations High Level Political Forum in New York, which highlights how Canada is taking stock of its progress and charting a path forward.”

“In this vein, the Government of Canada has launched a review and reform process of its laws, policies and operational practices to help ensure it meets its constitutional obligations with respect to Indigenous and treaty rights, adheres to international human rights standards, including the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and effectively implements the 94 Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.”

Co-championed by the Privy Council Office and Policy Horizons Canada. RECONCILIATION: Canada Beyond 150

Not official GOC policy, but insights are in line with UNDA:

“…professional development program co-championed by the Privy Council Office and Policy Horizons Canada. The program was designed to support the development of new public servants, and to drive a culture change within the public service. The participants were invited to use foresight, design thinking and engagement tools to explore policy issues relating to diversity and inclusion.”

Departmental Plans

Departmental Results Reports

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategies

Government-wide reporting on spending and operations - Horizontal Initiatives

Reporting guidance on horizontal initiatives. Includes links to guide and searchable databases.

“When two or more departments must work together to achieve Government objectives, Ministers may formally designate a horizontal initiative (HI). In such instances, departments received funds to work collaboratively to pursue shared outcomes. HIs have specific reporting requirements to show combined expenditures and achievement of outcomes. The objective is to provide parliamentarians and Canadians consolidated information on the HI.”

Indigenous Languages Act

Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages

What we Heard Report: Consultations on the Implementation of the Indigenous Languages Act

Annual Reports to Parliament 2021

Annual Report to Parliament 2020

First ISC annual report to Parliament 2020:

“The Department of Indigenous Services Act stipulates that the annual report to Parliament will describe:

• the socio-economic gaps between First Nations, Inuit, and Métis individuals and other Canadians and the measures taken by the department to reduce those gaps; and
• the progress made towards the transfer of departmental responsibilities to Indigenous organizations.”

“The pursuit of substantive equality and addressing historical disadvantage will inform Indigenous Services Canada policies and programming, as seen in such endeavors as…implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.”

(“Message from the Minister”, 2020)

Other ISC reports

Seventh Annual (2021) Statutory Report Pursuant to Section 2 of the Indian Act Amendment and Replacement Act, Statutes of Canada, Chapter 38, 2014

“The Government continues to advance work under the Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families, which came into effect on January 1, 2020. This work advances progress on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action 1 to 5, especially Call to Action 4, as it:… contributes to the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples;” (“Child and family services”)

“…the Government introduced Bill C-15, United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. If passed by Parliament, this legislation will commit the Government to progressively aligning federal laws with the standards set out by the Declaration. In addition, it will mandate the Government to establish a National Action Plan to implement the Declaration, thereby fulfilling the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action 44.” (“Supporting

ISC Research and Statistics

The Community Well-Being index

Includes Community Well-Being Index, surveys and statistics on Indigenous communities.

“…statistics and research reports about Indigenous and Northern issues conducted or supported by Indigenous Services Canada.”

“The Community Well-Being (CWB) index measures socio-economic well-being for communities across Canada over time. It has 4 components: education, labour force activity, income and housing.”

2021-22 Departmental Plan

“ISC will ctively position previously approved initiatives contributing to the Government of Canada's Reconciliation agenda, responding to key elements of the Truth and Reconciliation commission and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls National Inquiry reports, and the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.” (“From the Minister”, 2021-22 Departmental Plan)

Other Reports and information

Departmental Results Report 2019 to 2020

“In 2019-20, ISC worked with partners to co-develop the Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families (the Act), which came into force on January 1, 2020.

The Act: […]

• contributes to the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.” (Results – Health and Social Services)

“In response to the United Nations Declaration of the Right of Indigenous Peoples and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, ISC continued supporting capacity to benefit service improvements, Indigenous communities and organizations capacity to exercise jurisdiction in the design, delivery and management of services.” (“Results – Indigenous Self-determined Services”)

Statement of Principles on the Federal Approach to Modern Treaty Implementation

“This statement of principles is intended to provide guidance to the Crown in right of Canada on the approach to modern treaty implementation to which it should aspire. Working towards such an approach will help to promote reconciliation.”

2020-21 Departmental Results Report, 2021

“To advance reconciliation, equity, diversity and inclusion, NRCan has engaged Indigenous and federal partners and promoted awareness of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action and the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples – all while strengthening our own policies on diversity and inclusion.” (“From the Minister”, 2020-21 Departmental Results Report)

“Through the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees (IAMCs) for TMX and Line 3 pipelines, relations continued to be built between the Métis Nation, First Nations, governments, the Canada Energy Regulator and proponents. IAMC created opportunities for dialogue on issues and challenges, and offered ways to work towards reconciliation and implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).” (“Results at a glance”, 2020-21 Departmental Results Report)

Other Plans and Performance Reports

2021 Reports of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development to the Parliament of Canada

Report 6 – Departmental Progress in Implementing Sustainable Development Strategies–Healthy Coasts and Oceans, Pristine Lakes and Rivers, and Sustainable Food Report, 2021.

Other Reports to Parliament

2020–21 Departmental Results Report (DRR), 2021

“Earlier this year, we passed legislation to advance the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.” (“From the Prime Minister, DRR 2020-21)

“Supporting the Government’s Relationship with Indigenous Peoples:

• Legislation to advance reconciliation with, and increased self-determination of, Indigenous Peoples:
  • An Act respecting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. …”

(“Results: what we achieved”, DRR 2020-21)

Other PCO departmental reports and publications, including annual reports

Mandate Letter Tracker: Delivering results for Canadians

Tracking of GOC progress against commitments/priorities in ministerial mandate letters up to June 2019.

Beyond2020 publications

Includes progress and annual reports re Blueprint 2020

Whole-of-government engagement, horizontal initiatives

Annual Reports by fiscal year

Publication and Reports

Various reports that can be filtered by topic.

Statistics on Indigenous peoples

Data/stats and analysis (reports and articles) on demographics and socio-economic indicators (e.g. education, health, labour, housing, etc.)

Indigenous peoples - Key indicators

Sustainable Development Goals Data Hub

Canadian Indicator Framework for the Sustainable Development Goals Data Hub – 17 goals to transform our world

Gender, diversity, and inclusion statistics

Expenditure Management Sector, Results Division: Guide to Departments on the Management and Reporting of Horizontal Initiatives, January 2018

Includes guidance on progress reporting and management of horizontal initiatives across government, e.g. aligning outcomes with performance indicators, coordination.

GC InfoBase

An interactive tool, transforming complex federal data into simple visual stories for Canadians

Interim Progress Report on the Implementation of the Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA+) Action Plan

Gender-based Analysis Plus resources

Beyond 94: Truth and Reconciliation in Canada, (published March 19, 2018 and updated June 8, 2022)

The site provides up-to-date status reports on each call to action, as well as extensive summaries explaining those status reports.

Reports include TRC report, as well as NCTR annual reports and Aboriginal Healing Foundation reports.

Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Reports

Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action, 2015

The Final Report of the National Inquiry Into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, 2019

“Services and solutions must be led by Indigenous governments, organizations, and people. This is based on the self-determination and self-governance of Indigenous Peoples, as defined by United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) …” (“Principles of Change”, Calls for Justice)

“v. UNDRIP, including recognition, protection, and support of Indigenous self-governance and self-determination, as defined by UNDRIP and by Indigenous Peoples, including that these rights are guaranteed equally to women and men, as rights protected under section 35 of the Constitution. This requires respecting and making space for Indigenous self-determination and self-governance, and the free, prior, and informed consent of Indigenous Peoples to all decision-making processes that affect them, eliminating gender discrimination in the Indian Act, and amending the Constitution to bring it into conformity with UNDRIP.” (“1.2, v., Calls For Justice For All Governments”, Calls for Justice)

National Action Plan, 2021:

Includes section on monitoring progress and data strategy

Calls for Justice, 2019

MMIWG 2SLGBTQQIA+ 2021 National Action Plan, 2021 and Progress Report, 2022

Creating New Pathways for Data: The 2021 National Action Plan Data Strategy

Development of an UNDRIP compliance assessment tool: How a performance framework could improve state compliance. The International Indigenous Policy Journal, 11(2)

“In this article, we introduce a novel approach to monitoring compliance with the UNDRIP and human rights more generally. This work highlights the potential advantages of using a performance improvement framework to clearly identify gaps in compliance, monitor state compliance with the Declaration over time, and effectively assess and compare state compliance. We describe the development of a standardized UNDRIP compliance assessment tool and report the process and findings of a pilot test of the tool.” (“Abstract”)

The Canadian Reconciliation Barometer 2021 Report

“The Canadian Reconciliation Barometer is an online survey that Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Canada complete. The survey covers 13 indicators of reconciliation, with several statements representing each indicator, for a total of 64 statements.”

• Measures progress towards reconciliation
• TRC CTA 65, 53-56
• “Seven generations” Indigenous concept used as a framework for understanding intergenerational harms and healing
• Psychometric approach
• 13 indicators of Reconciliation (p. 14)

What we have learned

Resources

Filter to find publications and other resources by subject, network, etc., e.g. “Indigenous languages”, “Reconciliation in Action”, etc.

Annual reports

“The Expert Mechanism submits annual thematic studies to the Human Rights Council (HRC). Thematic studies document findings on particular topics and provide guidance and recommendations for UN member States, civil society organisations and other stakeholders.

The Expert Mechanism also produces a report each year on its annual session, and issues official reports and documents relating to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).”

South African Reconciliation Barometer, 2021

“The South African Reconciliation Barometer (SARB) is a nationally representative public opinion survey conducted by the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR) on issues of reconciliation, social cohesion and governance.”

Annual thematic reports of the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples

“The Special Rapporteur’s annual reports include a description of the activities carried out during the year in the framework of the mandate, and will also normally include discussion of specific themes or issues of particular relevance for the rights of indigenous peoples.”

Reports to:

• Human Rights Council,
• General Assembly,
• Commission on Human Rights

Indigenous justice systems and harmonisation with the ordinary justice system: report, August 2, 2019

Canada’s Input

Canada’s input re: Canada’s initiatives to Special Rapporteur thematic report

Human Rights Indicators – Documents and publications

A Human Rights Based Approach to Data - Leaving No One Behind in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (2018)

Human Rights Indicators: A Guide to Measurement and Implementation (2012)

Australian Reconciliation Barometer, 2020

• National research study
• Reconciliation outcomes framework

“The ARB measures attitudes towards reconciliation, using the five dimensions of reconciliation–race relations, equality and equity, unity, institutional integrirty [sic], and historical acceptance–to inform data collection and analysis.” (Summary)

Indigenous Navigator 2014-2021

“The Indigenous Navigator is a framework and set of tools for and by indigenous peoples to systematically monitor the level of recognition and implementation of their rights.”

UNDRIP Indicators

Methodology

Implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, 4^th Volume, 2019

Volumes 1-5

Permanent Forum Session Reports