Chapter 4 - Advancement - Text Version

Chart 4.1: New International Assistance Envelope Funding Structure – 2018–19

Figure 4.1: Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy

Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy

Core Action Area 1: Gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls

Action Area 2: Human dignity

Action Area 3: Growth that works for everyone

Action Area 4: Environment and climate action

Action Area 5: Inclusive governance

Action Area 6: Peace and security

Figure 4.2: The Policy Shifts the Priorities of Canada’s

The Feminist International Assistance Policy shifts the priorities of Canada’s development assistance as follows:

First, a previous focus on equality between men and women and basic gender-based analysis with marginal programing investments, will become a focus on gender equality & the empowerment of women & girls by championing gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls, including by providing $150 million in support of the Women’s Voice and Leadership initiative to address barriers to resources and opportunities.

In 2014/15, only 2.4% of bilateral international assistance was targeted on gender, with 68.5% having gender integrated components, and 29.1% not having any gender targeting or integration. By 2021/22, this will shift to 15% of bilateral international assistance being targeted on gender, 80%% having gender integrated components, and only 5% not having any gender targeting or integration.

Second, a previous focus on maternal, newborn & child health with selective and focused commitments on health systems, nutrition and childhood diseases, will become a focus on comprehensive sexual, reproductive health & rights, with full spectrum health programming and a commitment of $650 million over 3 years which will double funding to sexual and reproductive health and rights. Sexual, reproductive health & rights investments will increase from $200 million in 2014/15 to $400 million by 2021/22.

Finally, a previous focus on environmental sustainability, with limited policies, plans and programs linked largely to environmental conservation will become a focus on the environment & climate change. addressing climate change and mitigating its impacts alongside opportunities for women in building climate resilience, e.g. clean energy sector, with a commitment of $2.65 billion.

Figure 4.3: Sustainable Development Goals

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals:

1. No poverty
2. Zero hunger
3. Good health and well-being
4. Quality education
5. Gender equality
6. Clean water and sanitation
7. Affordable and clean energy
8. Decent work and economic growth
9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
10. Reduced inequalities
11. Sustainable cities and communities
12. Responsible consumption and production
13. Climate action
14. Life below water
15. Life on land
16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
17. Partnerships for the goals

Figure 4.4: Opioid-Related Deaths in Canada, 2016