Gender-based Analysis Plus
List of acronyms and abbreviations
- 2SLGBTQI+
- 2-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and others
- CPIC
- Canadian Police Information Centre
- DANCE
- Development of Autistic/Neurodivergent Candidates for Employment
- DICE
- Diverse and Inclusive Pre-Cadet Experience
- EDI
- equity, diversity and inclusion
- GBA Plus
- Gender-based Analysis Plus
- IT
- information technology
- NC3
- National Cybercrime Coordination Unit
- RCMP
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police
List of tables
- Table 1: Sensitive and Specialized Investigative Services – Key program impact statistics
- Table 2: Digital Program – Key program impact statistics
- Table 3: Canadian Firearms Licensing and Registration – Key program impact statistics
- Table 4: National Cybercrime Coordination Unit – Key program impact statistics
- Table 5: Contract and Indigenous Policing Operations Support – Key program impact statistics
- Table 6: Indigenous Policing – Key program impact statistics
Section 1: institutional GBA Plus governance and capacity
Governance
Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA Plus) continues to be a critical component of RCMP modernization and reform efforts. Through its governance framework and Centre of Expertise, the RCMP works to embed GBA Plus considerations into policies, programs, operations, and decision-making processes to support more inclusive, equitable, and responsive outcomes for employees and the diverse communities it serves.
The GBA Plus Centre of Expertise (CoE) plays a central role in advancing the integration of GBA Plus across the organization. The CoE provides expert advice, guidance, and challenge function support to ensure GBA Plus considerations are incorporated into a broad range of organizational initiatives, including inclusive design, equipment procurement, border and irregular migration issues, sex and gender information practices, policy development, cadet training, inclusive language initiatives, and Cabinet and Treasury Board documents.
In 2025–26, the RCMP continued to strengthen the implementation and governance of GBA Plus across the organization. As part of these efforts, the RCMP maintained strong partnerships with federal organizations through ongoing participation in the Interdepartmental GBA Plus Committee led by Women and Gender Equality Canada. This engagement supports alignment with government-wide priorities and facilitates the exchange of tools, resources, best practices, and emerging approaches to GBA Plus implementation.
A key milestone in 2025–26 was the development of the RCMP GBA Plus Implementation Plan, which was informed by a gap analysis and extensive departmental consultation. The Plan establishes activities, expected outcomes, and performance measures designed to strengthen organizational accountability and advance the commitments outlined in the RCMP GBA Plus Policy Statement. Scheduled for release in the upcoming fiscal year, the Implementation Plan will further support the systematic integration of GBA Plus throughout the organization by:
- implementing a GBA Plus Champion Communications Strategy to strengthen awareness and leadership engagement;
- developing practical tools, products, and training opportunities that demonstrate how GBA Plus can be applied in policing and operational contexts;
- improving access to data, evidence, and statistics to support informed analysis and decision-making; and
- enhancing collaboration and knowledge sharing by expanding networking opportunities for GBA Plus Focal Points across the RCMP and with federal partners.
To support sustained implementation, the RCMP continued to foster horizontal governance and collaboration across business lines through its network of GBA Plus Focal Points. The organization also hosted quarterly meetings of the GBA Plus Network, which serves as a forum for information sharing, continuous learning, and the exchange of best practices. These discussions focused on key priorities such as equity, diversity and inclusion, emerging issues, and the practical application of GBA Plus in policing programs, policies, and operations.
Through these governance mechanisms, the RCMP continues to strengthen organizational capacity, accountability, and leadership oversight for GBA Plus, supporting its integration into core business processes and contributing to more inclusive and evidence-based decision-making across the organization.
Capacity
In 2025–26, the RCMP continued to deliver training and capacity-building exercises aimed at enhancing employees' ability to apply GBA Plus in their work. This included hands-on training using case studies tailored to the RCMP’s work, which helped employees better understand how to apply GBA Plus to challenges in policy, programs, and operations. As an example, the Centre developed and delivered training sessions to Federal Policing partners as part of their local GBA Plus Network; one on GBA Plus in Treasury Board submissions and the other on how to develop GBA Plus training tools for their units. The Centre also held two events during GBA Plus Awareness Week, which consisted of an overview of the RCMP’s Anti-Racism Strategy for the first session, followed by an overview of and open consultation on the draft departmental GBA Plus Implementation Plan.
Ongoing awareness-raising efforts and information sharing, including meetings, events, and communications, ensured that employees remained informed about available tools, resources, and training opportunities. These initiatives were key in promoting GBA Plus across business lines and divisions, while supporting evidence-based decision-making.
To continue building GBA Plus capacity, both the GBA Plus Implementation Plan and the GBA Plus Champion Communications Strategy will be rolled out officially in the coming fiscal year.
Human resources
In the 2025–26 fiscal year, the RCMP had a dedicated GBA Plus team of 2.5 full-time equivalents. An additional 2 full-time equivalents were focused on efforts related to workplace culture but provided additional occasional GBA Plus support as required.
Section 2: gender and diversity impacts, by program
In this section
- Core responsibility: Federal Policing
- Core responsibility: Specialized Policing Services
- Canadian Firearms Investigative and Enforcement Services
- Criminal Intelligence Service Canada
- Forensic Science and Identification Service
- Canadian Police College
- Sensitive and Specialized Investigative Services
- Specialized Technical Investigative Services
- Departmental Security
- Digital Program
- Canadian Firearms Licensing and Registration
- National Cybercrime Coordination Unit
- Core responsibility: Contract and Indigenous Policing
Core responsibility: Federal Policing
Program name: Federal Policing Investigations
Program goals
Federal Policing Criminal Operations and Federal Policing National Security continued to advance awareness and integration of GBA Plus across their program areas through collaboration, training, and employee engagement initiatives.
Target population
All Canadians
Distribution of benefits
Not available
Specific demographic group outcomes
Not available
Key program impacts on gender and diversity
Federal Policing participated in internal GBA Plus governance and awareness activities to strengthen knowledge of RCMP GBA Plus processes and practices. The Federal Policing Cybercrime program adapted and prepared a workshop for National Headquarters employees focused on understanding how policing intersects with diverse and vulnerable populations and on supporting lasting cultural change within federal policing.
Federal Policing Investigations also advanced gender equity and inclusion in the national security community through the establishment of Women in Security – Canada, a national network and Canadian chapter of a Five Eyes initiative. Launched in 2025, the network was created to address barriers to women's leadership in the national security sector. By the end of fiscal year 2025–26, the network included approximately 500 members from law enforcement and federal, provincial, and municipal organizations. Partnerships with related networks and programs were also established to support collaboration and engagement opportunities.
Key program impact statistics
- Women in Security – Canada launched in 2025
- Approximately 500 members by the end of fiscal year 2025–26
- 17 organizations represented on the steering committee
Other key program impacts
Federal Policing continued to promote awareness of GBA Plus principles and strengthen consideration of diversity and inclusion within federal policing operations and governance.
Supplementary information sources
Not available
GBA Plus data collection plan
Federal Policing will continue to identify opportunities to strengthen GBA Plus awareness, training, and integration in program activities and governance structures.
Program name: Federal Policing Intelligence
Program goals
Federal Policing Intelligence considers the impact of personal characteristics when collecting, evaluating, and analyzing intelligence. GBA Plus is not considered during the reporting and dissemination phases of the intelligence cycle, however, as the focus at that point is on informing tactics or strategy to reduce the impacts of criminality on Canadian society.
Target population
Not available
Distribution of benefits
Not available
Specific demographic group(s) to be monitored
Not available
Key program impacts on gender and diversity
Not available
Key program impact statistics
Not available
Other key program impacts
Not available
GBA Plus data collection plan
Federal Policing Intelligence collected data on personal characteristics, culture, context of crime and crime types as a part of its regular operations. It also sought to consider GBA Plus principles in all hiring practices. In 2024-25, specific strategies to collect GBA Plus data had not yet been developed or utilized.
Program name: Federal Policing National Governance
Program goals
Federal Policing National Governance supports leadership, accountability, workforce modernization, and internal governance within Federal Policing. The program applies a GBA Plus lens to policy development, governance processes, and employee initiatives to help identify and address barriers to participation, support inclusive leadership, and foster a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace.
Target population
Federal Policing employees. Particular consideration is given to employees from equity-deserving and underrepresented groups to support equitable access to leadership development, policy modernization, and governance initiatives.
Distribution of benefits
Not available
Specific demographic group outcomes
Not available. The program applies an intersectional GBA Plus lens to identify and address potential barriers related to gender, age, race, sexual orientation, disability, and other identity factors.
Key program impacts on gender and diversity
Federal Policing National Governance incorporated GBA Plus considerations into workforce modernization and governance activities to promote inclusion, inform decision-making, and help remove systemic barriers affecting employees from diverse backgrounds.
Key program impact statistics
Not available
Other key program impacts
The program engaged with diverse internal stakeholders and used disaggregated information, where available, to support more inclusive policies, practices, and governance processes.
Supplementary information sources
Not available
GBA Plus data collection plan
Not available. The program will continue to apply GBA Plus principles in governance and workforce initiatives to support equitable and inclusive outcomes.
Program name: International Operations
Program goals
International Operations seeks to strengthen the integration of GBA Plus into international policing activities by improving data collection and reporting, informing international engagements through GBA Plus considerations, and enhancing the capacity of personnel to deliver gender-responsive programming.
Target population
Canadian and foreign law enforcement agencies, as well as populations affected by international policing and capacity-building initiatives supported by Canada.
Distribution of benefits
International Operations and Federal Policing Covert Operations apply GBA Plus and equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) considerations to recruitment, training, and program delivery to support equitable participation and access.
Specific demographic group outcomes
International Operations monitors the participation of women in international deployments and leadership opportunities. Federal Policing Covert Operations also examines barriers that may disproportionately affect underrepresented groups, including employees with caregiving responsibilities, members in remote locations, official language minority communities, and those with limited access to training opportunities.
Key program impacts on gender and diversity
International Operations advanced gender equity in international policing by enhancing recruitment processes, promoting women's participation in deployments, and integrating GBA Plus considerations into training, operations, and international capacity-building activities. Efforts supported Canada's Women, Peace and Security objectives, including gender-sensitive policing initiatives in Ukraine and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Federal Policing Covert Operations reviewed training through a GBA Plus lens and worked to identify and address barriers affecting participation by underrepresented groups. This included consultations with employees and modifications to training programs to better align with EDI and GBA Plus principles.
Key program impact statistics
- 71 police officers were added to the international candidate pool, including 13 women (27.5%)
- 21 analysts were added to the candidate pool, including 12 women
- Women represented 43.4% of deployed international personnel in 2025–26
- An EDI survey of Covert Operations training participants found that 23% of respondents identified as members of underrepresented goups.
Other key program impacts
International Operations and Covert Operations strengthened awareness of GBA Plus and EDI considerations through training, program reviews, stakeholder engagement, and barrier-identification initiatives aimed at improving inclusion and representation.
Supplementary information sources
Internal EDI survey data, international deployment records, and program participation data.
GBA Plus data collection plan
International Operations will continue to strengthen GBA Plus data collection and reporting. Federal Policing Covert Operations has implemented an EDI survey to identify barriers and monitor participant experiences, and is exploring enhanced tools for future data collection and analysis.
Program name: Protective Operations
Program goals
Protective Operations delivers protective policing services for significant government-led events, designated sites, and individuals identified under RCMP regulations or designated by the Minister of Public Safety. The program includes Protective Services, the Canadian Air Carrier Protective Program, and the Major Events Coordination Centre.
Target population
All Canadians, international protected persons, and Protective Operations personnel.
Distribution of benefits
Not available
Specific demographic group outcomes
Not available. Protective Operations applies GBA Plus considerations to workforce management, operational planning, training, and threat and risk assessments to support equitable and inclusive outcomes.
Key program impacts on gender and diversity
Protective Operations continued to promote an inclusive and psychologically healthy workplace by supporting employee well-being through leadership engagement, wellness initiatives, peer support services, mental health resources, and the Employee Assistance Program.
The program also used a bias-reduced assessment tool to support fair and equitable candidate selection and help mitigate the effects of unconscious bias. These efforts support the representation and inclusion of women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, and other underrepresented groups within protective policing roles.
GBA Plus considerations were integrated into threat and risk assessments, training, equipment decisions, operational planning, and procedures to identify and mitigate risks affecting employees and protected persons.
Key program impact statistics
Not available. Protective Operations does not currently report program impact statistics related to gender and diversity.
Other key program impacts
Protective Operations continued efforts to reduce systemic barriers and foster a culture of fairness, transparency, inclusion, and psychological well-being.
Supplementary information sources
Not available
GBA Plus data collection plan
Not available. Protective Operations will continue to apply GBA Plus considerations in workforce, operational, and risk-management activities.
Core responsibility: Specialized Policing Services
Program name: Canadian Firearms Investigative and Enforcement Services
Program goals
The Canadian Firearms Investigative and Enforcement Services program supports law enforcement and criminal justice partners in combating the smuggling, trafficking, and illegal use of firearms through investigative support, training, firearms identification, and tracing services. The program applies a GBA Plus lens to the development and delivery of training and awareness materials to support inclusive and accessible service delivery.
Target population
All Canadians and law enforcement partners
Distribution of benefits
Not available
Specific demographic group outcomes
Not available. The program incorporates GBA Plus considerations into training delivery but does not currently collect data to monitor outcomes by specific demographic groups.
Key program impacts on gender and diversity
The program incorporated GBA Plus considerations into the planning and delivery of training and workshops to promote accessibility and inclusion. Measures included selecting accessible training venues, providing accommodations for participants with visual or hearing impairments, and ensuring training environments supported diverse learning needs.
Training was delivered by both male and female instructors to foster an inclusive learning environment and provide participants with accessible support during classroom and firearms-handling activities.
Key program impact statistics
Not available. The program does not currently collect data to support reporting on impacts by gender and diversity.
Other key program impacts
The program continued to support equitable access to training and professional development opportunities for participants.
Supplementary information sources
Not available
GBA Plus data collection plan
Not available. The program will continue to apply a GBA Plus lens to training and awareness activities to support inclusive service delivery.
Program name: Criminal Intelligence Service Canada
Program goals
Criminal Intelligence Service Canada supports law enforcement efforts to combat serious and organized crime through intelligence assessments and information sharing on criminal markets, including illicit drugs, firearms, and street gangs. These products help police services prioritize resources and operational responses across Canada.
Target population
Law enforcement partners and Canadians affected by serious and organized crime
Distribution of benefits
Not available
Specific demographic group outcomes
Not available
Key program impacts on gender and diversity
The implementation of the Canadian Criminal Intelligence System improved access to intelligence information across jurisdictions and introduced enhancements to support more inclusive and representative data practices. These included updates to gender identity, race-related data fields, policies, and information standards to better reflect the diversity of individuals represented in the criminal justice system.
Key program impact statistics
Not available
Other key program impacts
The program continued to support consistent, national access to criminal intelligence information while strengthening data inclusivity and representation.
Supplementary information sources
Not available
GBA Plus data collection plan
Not available
Program name: Forensic Science and Identification Service
Program goals
Forensic Science and Identification Services provides forensic science, crime scene identification, fingerprint identification, criminal records, and National DNA Data Bank services to clients in Canada and internationally. The program promotes the integration of GBA Plus through training, awareness, and internal governance initiatives.
Target population
Canadian and international law enforcement and criminal justice partners
Distribution of benefits
Not available
Specific demographic group outcomes
Not available
Key program impacts on gender and diversity
The Canadian Criminal Real Time Identification Services worked with partners to promote inclusive practices for collecting sex information, including situations involving self-identification and discrepancies with identity documents.
The Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) integrated GBA Plus principles into training and expanded system data fields beyond binary sex categories to support more inclusive and representative information management practices.
Key program impact statistics
Not available. The program does not currently collect data to support reporting on impacts by gender and diversity.
Other key program impacts
The program continued to strengthen awareness of inclusion, sensitivity, and respectful data practices through training and system modernization initiatives.
Supplementary information sources
Not available
GBA Plus data collection plan
Not available. The program will continue to integrate GBA Plus considerations into training, governance, and information management activities.
Program name: Canadian Police College
Program goals
The Canadian Police College provides advanced and specialized training and leadership development for the law enforcement community. The College continues to modernize its programs and applies GBA Plus considerations to support a skilled, inclusive, and representative policing workforce that reflects the diversity of Canadian communities.
Target population
Law enforcement personnel
Distribution of benefits
- By gender
- Second group: 60% to 79% men
- By income level
- Third group: No significant distributional impacts
- By age group
- Second group: No significant intergenerational impacts or impacts between youth and seniors
Specific demographic group outcomes
Not available
Key program impacts on gender and diversity
In 2025–26, the Canadian Police College established plans to analyze data collected through its programs to inform future course and program development. The College continued to deliver training that challenges bias, promotes awareness of diverse communities, and reinforces cultural humility.
The College also integrated Indigenous perspectives into leadership training, created space for culturally specific practices, prioritized diverse learning cohorts, and applied trauma-informed approaches where appropriate. These measures supported more inclusive and responsive learning environments.
Key program impact statistics
Not available
Other key program impacts
The College continued to strengthen inclusion and accessibility within its training and leadership development programs.
Supplementary information sources
Not available
GBA Plus data collection plan
The College will continue to analyze participant and program data to support future course development and strengthen the integration of GBA Plus considerations into training delivery.
Program name: Sensitive and Specialized Investigative Services
Program goals
Sensitive and Specialized Investigative Services integrates GBA Plus across its programs and supports efforts to combat interpersonal violence, including online child sexual exploitation, missing persons, unidentified remains, and serious violent and sexual crimes. The program continues to enhance data collection and reporting capabilities to better identify trends and monitor impacts by gender.
Target population
All Canadians and law enforcement partners
Distribution of benefits
- By gender
- Third group: Broadly gender-balanced
- By age group
- First group: Primarily benefits youth, children, or future generations
Specific demographic group outcomes
Not available
Key program impacts on gender and diversity
In 2025–26, the program launched an enhanced case management system for online child sexual exploitation investigations, improving its ability to identify trends, contextualize data, and report on impacts by gender. The program also advanced the Interdiction for the Protection of Children North initiative, providing specialized operational support, intelligence coordination, strategic engagement, and capacity-building activities aimed at preventing sexual violence against vulnerable populations.
Key program impact statistics
| Statistic | Result |
|---|---|
| Canadian victims of online child sexual exploitation identified and uploaded to INTERPOL's International Child Sexual Exploitation database | Increase of approximately 26% |
Other key program impacts
The program strengthened its capacity to collect, analyze, and report data related to gender-based violence and crimes affecting vulnerable populations.
Supplementary information sources
INTERPOL International Child Sexual Exploitation Database.
GBA Plus data collection plan
The program will continue to enhance case management, research, and intelligence capabilities to improve the collection, analysis, and reporting of data related to gender-based violence and other interpersonal crimes.
Program name: Specialized Technical Investigative Services
Program goals
Specialized Technical Investigative Services, which includes Air Services, Protective Technical Services, and Technical Investigative Services, supports law enforcement through specialized technical capabilities. The program integrates GBA Plus considerations into policies, processes, projects, and operational initiatives and continues to identify opportunities to strengthen its application across program activities.
Target population
Law enforcement
Distribution of benefits
Not available
Specific demographic group outcomes
Not available
Key program impacts on gender and diversity
Specialized Technical Investigative Services continued to apply GBA Plus principles in the development and implementation of policies, processes, projects, and initiatives. The program also incorporated GBA Plus considerations into staffing and recruitment activities to support equitable and inclusive workforce practices.
Key program impact statistics
Not available. The program does not currently collect data to support reporting on impacts by gender and diversity.
Other key program impacts
The program continued to explore opportunities to further integrate GBA Plus considerations across its operations and services.
Supplementary information sources
Not available
GBA Plus data collection plan
Not available. The program will continue to apply GBA Plus considerations in program delivery, staffing, and future initiatives.
Program name: Departmental Security
Program goals
Departmental Security integrates GBA Plus into the development and maintenance of security policies, standards, guidance, consultations, and business processes. The program continues to increase GBA Plus awareness and reduce potential bias in security practices and decision-making.
Target population
All Canadians and law enforcement partners
Distribution of benefits
Not available
Specific demographic group outcomes
Not available
Key program impacts on gender and diversity
- security awareness and training content was designed to be inclusive and accessible to diverse employee groups, taking into account different learning needs and operational realities.
- consulted internal employee networks to identify barriers in legacy security policies and practices and to inform modernization efforts.
- integrated GBA Plus considerations into the design and delivery of security training, guidance and awareness materials. This included applying inclusive design principles and considering the needs of diverse employee groups when developing security related communications and tools.
Key program impact statistics
Not available. The program does not currently collect data to support reporting on impacts by gender and diversity.
Other key program impacts
The program continued to strengthen awareness of accessibility, inclusion, and bias reduction in security-related activities and services.
Supplementary information sources
Not available
GBA Plus data collection plan
GBA Plus considerations are informed through stakeholder consultations, participation data from security awareness and training activities, and reviews of internal policies and documentation. Data collection focuses on identifying barriers, accessibility issues, and opportunities to improve inclusiveness in security practices.
Program name: Digital Program
Program goals
The Digital Program applies GBA Plus principles in the planning, design, delivery, and procurement of digital services and solutions. The program seeks to improve accessibility, inclusivity, and equitable outcomes by considering the diverse needs of employees and clients and reducing barriers to digital services.
Target population
All Canadians and law enforcement partners
Distribution of benefits
Not available
Specific demographic group outcomes
Not available
Key program impacts on gender and diversity
The Digital Program integrated GBA Plus considerations into information technology projects, digital solutions, and procurement activities to support accessible and inclusive services. This included developing standardized professional services procurement clauses that promote diversity, inclusion, and equitable outcomes.
The program also advanced workforce diversity through recruitment, retention, leadership development, and participation in initiatives such as the Indigenous IT Apprenticeship Program. Women represented over 42% of the Digital Program's leadership team in 2025–26, reflecting ongoing efforts to increase representation in leadership roles
Key program impact statistics
| Statistic | Result |
|---|---|
| Women | 38% |
| Women in IT positions | 24% |
| Women in engineering positions | 36% |
| Women in leadership positions | > 42% |
| Visible minorities | 27% |
| Persons with disabilities | 5% |
| Indigenous employees | 2% |
Other key program impacts
The Digital Program continued to strengthen diversity and inclusion in staffing, workforce planning, and procurement practices, despite hiring constraints and spending reduction measures.
Supplementary information sources
Human Resources Analytics and Business Intelligence data
GBA Plus data collection plan
The program uses employee self-identification and diversity representation data collected through staffing processes to support workforce analysis, assess the inclusiveness of recruitment activities, and identify opportunities to improve equitable hiring outcomes.
Program name: Canadian Firearms Licensing and Registration
Program goals
The Canadian Firearms Licensing and Registration program administers the Firearms Act and related regulations. The program applies GBA Plus to regulatory implementation, service delivery improvements, and the development of the Canadian Firearms Digital Services Solution to improve accessibility, inclusivity, and access to services.
Target population
All Canadians and law enforcement partners
Distribution of benefits
Not available
Specific demographic group outcomes
Not available
Key program impacts on gender and diversity
The program enhanced community safety and access to services in Northern and Indigenous communities by providing alternative certification options under the Aboriginal Peoples of Canada Adaptations Regulations (Firearms), simplifying access to firearms safety funding, delivering on-site licensing support, and promoting firearms safety awareness through community partnerships.
The program also expanded firearms safety training opportunities by increasing the number of firearms safety instructors in the territories, maintaining resident Firearms Officers in each territory, and delivering women-focused and youth-focused firearms safety courses and information sessions.
Through the Canadian Firearms Digital Services Solution, the program integrated GBA Plus considerations into the design and testing of digital services. Client feedback surveys and usability testing were used to assess accessibility, functionality, and user experience across diverse demographic groups, including differences in age, gender, language, disability, ethnicity, region, and digital literacy.
Key program impact statistics
| Statistic | Result |
|---|---|
| Users completing MyCFP client feedback survey | 592 |
Other key program impacts
The program continued to improve the accessibility and responsiveness of firearms services through community engagement, targeted outreach, and user-centred digital service design.
Supplementary information sources
Client feedback and usability testing conducted through the Canadian Firearms Digital Services Solution.
GBA Plus data collection plan
The program will continue to collect demographic and user-experience data through client feedback surveys and usability testing to inform service improvements and support the integration of GBA Plus considerations into digital service delivery.
Program name: National Cybercrime Coordination Unit
Program goals
The National Cybercrime Coordination Centre (NC3) and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre collect and analyze reports of cybercrime and fraud from across Canada. The program collects voluntary demographic information, including age, gender, ethnicity, and language, to support trend analysis, victim outreach, prevention activities, and operational responses.
Target population
Canadian victims of cybercrime and fraud
Distribution of benefits
Not available
Specific demographic group outcomes
All Canadians. Voluntary demographic information is collected to better understand how cybercrime and fraud affect different populations.
Key program impacts on gender and diversity
The program uses demographic information provided by victims to identify victimization trends and support evidence-based prevention, awareness, and operational activities. This information helps inform tailored outreach efforts and improves the understanding of how cybercrime and fraud affect diverse groups across Canada.
Key program impact statistics
| Statistic | Observed results |
|---|---|
| Fraud and cyber victim reports by gender |
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| Fraud and cyber victim reports by age |
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| Fraud and cyber victim reports by language |
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- Data source
- Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre database
Other key program impacts
The program continued to strengthen its ability to identify and analyze demographic trends among victims of cybercrime and fraud, supporting more targeted prevention and awareness initiatives.
Supplementary information sources
Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre reporting data
GBA Plus data collection plan
The program will continue collecting voluntary demographic information, including age, gender, ethnicity, and language, to support analysis of victimization trends and inform cybercrime and fraud prevention strategies.
Core responsibility: Contract and Indigenous Policing
Program name: Contract and Indigenous Policing Operations Support
Program goals
Contract and Indigenous Policing Operations Support integrates GBA Plus into policies, research, operational tools, systems, training, and program delivery to support equitable policing outcomes, informed decision-making, and an inclusive workplace for RCMP employees and the communities they serve.
Target population
RCMP employees, all Canadians, and, in specific program areas, youth, victims, and survivors of crime.
Distribution of benefits
- By gender
- Third group: Broadly gender-balanced
- By age group
- Second group: No significant inter-generational impacts or impacts between youth and seniors
Specific demographic group outcomes
Not applicable. Program activities focus on integrating GBA Plus considerations into operational, research, policy, and system modernization initiatives.
Key program impacts on gender and diversity
Several components of the program incorporated GBA Plus into their activities during 2025–26:
- National Independent Officer Review Team integrated GBA Plus considerations into reviews, reports, and institutional learning products, particularly in matters involving intimate partner violence and coercive control. Review processes included measures to mitigate potential impacts on marginalized groups.
- Operations Systems Services Centre supported updates to the Police Reporting and Occurrence System to improve the collection, accessibility, and analysis of race-based and disaggregated data. This work strengthens the RCMP's ability to identify disparities and support evidence-based decision-making. The system processes approximately 1.6 million occurrence files annually.
- Operational Research Unit completed a review of de-escalation and crisis intervention training using trauma-informed, bias-aware, and lived-experience perspectives to identify opportunities for more equitable and culturally responsive policing practices.
- Critical Incident Program Resource Modernization incorporated GBA Plus considerations into recruitment and workforce planning to reduce barriers and improve access to specialized policing roles.
Key program impact statistics
| Statistic | Result |
|---|---|
| Women serving as Review Officers on the National Independent Officer Review Team | 50% |
- Data source
- National Independent Officer Review Team internal data
Other key program impacts
- Published RCMP use-of-force data, including information related to gender and persons in crisis, through the annual Police Intervention Options Report.
- Continued modernization of the Bias-Free Policing policy, which is being updated and renamed the Unbiased Policing Policy.
- Advanced uniform and equipment modernization initiatives incorporating GBA Plus, diversity, equity, and inclusion considerations to better accommodate diverse body types and operational requirements.
- Developed guidance and standards to support consistent integration of GBA Plus into RCMP policy development, review, and advisory services.
Supplementary information sources
RCMP use-of-force reporting, Police Reporting and Occurrence System data, Operational Research Unit studies, public consultation data, and internal program reporting.
GBA Plus data collection plan
The program continues to collect and analyze gender- and race-based data through operational research, public surveys, and modernization initiatives. Ongoing work includes analysis of public perceptions of body-worn cameras and consultation data supporting the development of the Public and Police Safety Framework to inform future policy, training, and program improvements.
Program name: Indigenous Policing
Program goals
Indigenous Policing develops and supports policing programs and policies that are responsive to the diverse needs of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. The program also supports Indigenous recruitment, retention, advancement, community engagement, and reconciliation initiatives across the RCMP.
Target population
First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples
Distribution of benefits
- By gender
- Third group: Broadly gender-balanced
- By income level
- Third group: No significant distributional impacts
- By age group
- Second group: No significant intergenerational impacts or impacts between youth and seniors
Specific demographic group outcomes
The program primarily affects First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and applies a distinctions-based, intersectional approach to better address the unique needs and experiences of Indigenous communities.
Key program impacts on gender and diversity
In 2025–26, Indigenous Policing completed the pilot and began the national rollout of the Indigenous Community Outreach and Engagement Tool, which captures distinctions-based information on RCMP engagement with Indigenous communities. The tool supports more informed decision-making, improved analysis, and stronger application of GBA Plus considerations in outreach and engagement activities.
The program also continued to collaborate with Indigenous communities and divisional Indigenous Policing Services to develop and modernize community-specific profiles. These community-led, distinctions-based resources provide cultural, linguistic, and historical context to support trauma-informed, culturally responsive policing.
While implementation was deferred, the program continued to apply distinctions-based approaches across its activities and identified future opportunities to strengthen the integration of Indigenous-specific GBA Plus considerations into policies, programs, and human resource initiatives
Key program impact statistics
| Statistic | Observed results |
|---|---|
| Indigenous community engagements across RCMP divisions | 1,816 |
| Hours of Indigenous community engagement | 6,400 |
| RCMP employees participating in community engagements | 190 |
- Data source
- Indigenous Community Outreach and Engagement Tool
Other key program impacts
The program delivered cannabis awareness and education initiatives in Indigenous communities, reaching nearly 1,500 youth and community members. Activities incorporated distinctions-based considerations and focused on culturally responsive engagement.
The program also continued outreach related to the Indigenous Pre-Cadet Training Program and Indigenous Career Navigator Program, helping address barriers to recruitment and supporting a more representative RCMP workforce.
Supplementary information sources
Indigenous Community Outreach and Engagement Tool and Indigenous Policing program reporting.
GBA Plus data collection plan
The Indigenous Community Outreach and Engagement Tool supports ongoing collection of distinctions-based and GBA Plus-related data on non-operational interactions between the RCMP and Indigenous communities. The data will be used to support community-informed decision-making, improve analysis of Indigenous engagement activities, strengthen reconciliation efforts, and better identify the diverse needs of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples.
Program name: Provincial/Territorial Policing
Program goals
The Provincial/Territorial Policing Program is governed by Provincial and Territorial Police Service Agreements. GBA Plus is not applied to the agreements themselves; rather, GBA Plus considerations are incorporated through the operational, policy, and service-delivery activities undertaken under related programs, including Contract and Indigenous Policing Operations Support and Indigenous Policing.
Target population
Individuals living in, working in, or visiting RCMP contract jurisdictions. The RCMP provides provincial and territorial policing services in all provinces and territories except Ontario and Quebec.
Distribution of benefits
Not available
Specific demographic group outcomes
Not available
Key program impacts on gender and diversity
The Provincial/Territorial Policing Program does not independently collect or report GBA Plus impacts. Gender and diversity considerations associated with service delivery are addressed through supporting programs, including Contract and Indigenous Policing Operations Support and Indigenous Policing.
Key program impact statistics
Not available
Other key program impacts
Not available
Supplementary information sources
Contract and Indigenous Policing Operations Support and Indigenous Policing program reporting.
GBA Plus data collection plan
Not available. GBA Plus-related data collection and reporting occur through supporting programs responsible for operational policy, service delivery, and Indigenous engagement activities.
Program name: Municipal Policing
Program goals
The Municipal Policing Program is governed by Municipal Police Service Agreements. GBA Plus is not applied to the agreements themselves; rather, GBA Plus considerations are incorporated through the operational, policy, and service-delivery activities undertaken under related programs, including Contract and Indigenous Policing Operations Support and Indigenous Policing.
Target population
Individuals living in, working in, or visiting municipalities policed by the RCMP. The RCMP provides municipal policing services in approximately 150 municipalities.
Distribution of benefits
Not available
Specific demographic group outcomes
Not available
Key program impacts on gender and diversity
The Municipal Policing Program does not independently collect or report GBA Plus impacts. Gender and diversity considerations associated with service delivery are addressed through supporting programs, including Contract and Indigenous Policing Operations Support and Indigenous Policing.
Key program impact statistics
Not available
Other key program impacts
Not available
Supplementary information sources
Contract and Indigenous Policing Operations Support and Indigenous Policing program reporting.
GBA Plus data collection plan
Not available. GBA Plus-related data collection and reporting occur through supporting programs responsible for operational policy, service delivery, and Indigenous engagement activities.
Program name: Force Generation
Program goals
Force Generation supports the recruitment of qualified and diverse candidates to meet RCMP policing and workforce requirements. The program applies GBA Plus considerations to recruitment, outreach, and candidate assessment processes to help reduce barriers and improve access for equity-deserving groups.
Target population
Prospective RCMP applicants, with targeted outreach to Indigenous Peoples, Black and other racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and members of 2SLGBTQI+ communities.
Distribution of benefits
Benefits all genders, age groups with no significant distributional impacts toward income.
Specific demographic group outcomes
The program monitors recruitment outcomes for Indigenous, Black, and other racialized applicants, while recognizing the intersecting impacts of gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, age, and geographic location.
Key program impacts on gender and diversity
Force Generation continued to use targeted outreach and recruitment strategies to attract candidates from underrepresented groups and support a more representative RCMP workforce.
The program continued to promote the Diverse and Inclusive Pre-Cadet Experience (DICE), which helps reduce barriers faced by racialized and underrepresented individuals interested in joining the RCMP. Recruitment efforts also included outreach through the Indigenous Pre-Cadet Training Program and the Indigenous Career Navigator Program, helping increase awareness of RCMP career opportunities among Indigenous communities and prospective applicants.
To improve accessibility for candidates with disabilities, the RCMP continued implementation of the Development of Autistic/Neurodivergent Candidates for Employment (DANCE) initiative and the Virtual Remote Interpretation Services pilot. These initiatives support more accessible recruitment processes and help reduce barriers during candidate assessment and selection.
Key program impact statistics
Not available
Other key program impacts
Force Generation continued engagement with Indigenous, Black, racialized, disability, and 2SLGBTQI+ communities to promote RCMP careers and support more inclusive recruitment practices.
Supplementary information sources
RCMP recruitment and workforce planning data.
GBA Plus data collection plan
The program uses voluntary self-identification information collected through recruitment and workforce data systems to assess representation, identify recruitment gaps, monitor progress toward diversity objectives, and inform outreach and talent attraction strategies. Data supports ongoing efforts to improve equitable access to RCMP careers and candidate recruitment processes.
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