2022 Reports 1 to 4 of the Auditor General of Canada to the Parliament of CanadaGovernment’s use of gender-based analysis plus falls short of improving outcomes for Canadians

Ottawa, 31 May 2022—A report from Auditor General Karen Hogan tabled today in the House of Commons concluded that government has not done enough to improve gender equality outcomes for diverse groups of people. While the Privy Council Office, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, Women and Gender Equality Canada have addressed some of the recommendations from our 2015 audit, many outstanding issues are reminiscent of our first audit on gender‑based analysis, in 2009. While analyses are being carried out by departments and agencies, the concrete impact on outcomes is unclear.

The audit found that gaps persisted in departments and agencies’ capacity to perform gender‑based analysis plus (GBA Plus), including the availability and use of disaggregated data to analyze gender and diversity issues, inform the design and delivery of programs, and achieve outcomes that benefit all Canadians. The audit also found weaknesses in monitoring and reporting on the implementation and impacts of GBA Plus across government. This makes it difficult to assess whether actions taken are achieving better gender equality, diversity, and inclusion outcomes.

Applying GBA Plus is important because it can help identify and reduce existing and potential inequalities based on gender and other intersecting identity factors, leading to improved results for all Canadians.

“The Privy Council Office, the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, and Women and Gender Equality Canada need to better collaborate and ensure that all departments and agencies fully integrate GBA Plus in a way that produces real results for all Canadians.”

The 2022 Reports of the Auditor General of Canada, Report 3—Follow‑up on Gender‑Based Analysis Plus is available on the Office of the Auditor General of Canada website.

- 30 -

Please visit our Media Room for more information.