Increase use of Gender-Based Analysis (GBA) Plus across the RCMP
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The RCMP is using Gender-based Analysis (GBA) Plus to understand how diverse groups of people may experience and be impacted by policies, programs, services and operations across the organization. Doing so will help identify and remove barriers for diverse groups of people so that we can better meet the needs of both our employees and the Canadians we serve.
The RCMP has committed to implementing GBA Plus across all of its operations. In support of this commitment, the GBA Plus Centre of Expertise works to equip employees with the knowledge, skills and tools they need to effectively apply GBA Plus to their day-to-day work.
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Why it matters
As a service provider, everything the RCMP does impacts people. As a leader in the public safety community, we operate in diverse settings and engage with diverse groups of people. Applying GBA Plus across our work on an ongoing basis to consider the different experiences and needs of those it impacts helps us to see issues from new perspectives and create better outcomes for the RCMP and the public. It allows us to promote a more equitable and inclusive workplace, and to provide modern, responsive policing services that meet community needs.
GBA Plus is relevant to all facets of our operations, from the tools we use, the tactics we employ, and the technologies we seek out, to the partners we engage; all have many internal and external impacts that can be assessed through GBA Plus implementation.
September 2024
Update
The recently-published RCMP GBA Plus Policy Statement outlines the RCMP's commitment to implement GBA Plus, in support of which the GBA Plus Centre of Expertise works to share the necessary knowledge and tools with employees. Since subject matter experts within the different lines of business are best-placed to help analyze their own areas, GBA Plus focal points have been identified in key areas across the RCMP to support their colleagues. In the summer of 2024, a 'train-the-trainer' session will be offered to focal points to help them in their role as 'super-users' of GBA Plus principles.
February 2024
Update
A resource on systemic workplace barriers was released internally in 2022 and is available from the RCMP GBA Plus Centre of Expertise. This resource helps to raise awareness of best practices in support of an inclusive workplace culture by providing an overview of key systemic barriers that are common across many employment sectors and outlining tips to help address and avoid them.
GBA Plus training was conducted with members of the Covert Operations Employment Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee in 2023, using practical examples of how to incorporate GBA Plus into operations.
A GBA Plus policy statement for the RCMP was published on the RCMP website in January 2024, as part of a new GBA Plus webpage with resources and contacts.
May 2022
Update
The RCMP Gender-based Analysis (GBA) Plus Network meets quarterly to share resources and tools to support the integration of GBA Plus across the RCMP.
On April 28, 2022, the RCMP's Internal Audit and Evaluation team participated in a GBA Plus training session, where they learned more about how to integrate this essential tool into their day-to-day work. Given their role in verifying that the RCMP is achieving expected outcomes and objectives, strengthening the use of GBA Plus in this critical function will help to ensure that processes, programs and policies are inclusive and barrier free.
GBA Plus resources related to inclusive language and systemic workplace barriers are in development and are anticipated to be released in December 2022.
January 2022
Update
The GBA Plus Centre of Expertise coordinates an RCMP GBA Plus Network of approximately 70 members to increase the use of GBA Plus within RCMP divisions and business lines.
The senior management team now includes a GBA Plus expert to ensure GBA Plus considerations are integrated in decision-making processes. We also identified a Deputy Commissioner to champion and promote GBA Plus training and priority initiatives across the organization.
Already, the application of GBA Plus has led to meaningful changes at the RCMP, such as:
- our uniforms are improved to be more inclusive and serve the needs of our diverse employees
- our promotions process is more equitable - for example, using the GBA Plus lens we changed the timing of applications for our Officer Candidate Process, which has resulted in a 15% increase in women applicants
- our awards and recognition policies now recognize Leave Without Pay for parental leave when counting years of service
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