Program directory · Canada Energy Regulator
Indigenous Engagement
- Department
- Canada Energy Regulator
- Program code
- BXV02 (NEB)
- Core responsibility
- Engagement
- In Departmental Plans
- 2019-20 – 2026-27 · New since an earlier plan
What it does
The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) uses a cooperative, respectful and distinctions-based approach, grounded in the recognition of the right to self-determination, to engage with Indigenous Peoples to integrate Indigenous voices and worldviews in all aspects of its work.
Source: the department's Program Inventory, via GC InfoBase.
History and lineage
First appears in GC InfoBase's actual spending by program in 2019-20. The data does not record when a program was created; it may be older than its first appearance here, which is limited by the sources (program spending starts in 2010-11, Departmental Plans in 2018-19).
| Program | Relation | Years with data | Actual spending over those years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indigenous Engagement | Earlier program (name match, high confidence) | 2017-18 – 2020-21 | $426K |
| Indigenous Engagement | This program | 2019-20 – 2028-29 | $25.2M |
Significant changes in scope and budget
Detected from the data: renames between plans, programs it appears to replace, merge with or split into (matched by name), year-over-year changes in spending of at least 25% and $5M, or in employees of at least 20% and 25 FTEs, linked budget measures, and results indicators added or dropped.
| Year | What changed | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | Appears to replace Indigenous Engagement | Canada Spends name match across plans (an inference) |
| 2020-21 | Indicators added: In accordance with Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Report – Call to Action 57 - percentage of staff who have received skills based training in intercultural competency.; Percentage of issues identified by Indigenous Peoples that are addressed.; Percentage of targeted indigenous groups engaged as part of annual plans. | Departmental Results Framework (GC InfoBase) |
| 2020-21 | Indicators dropped: Milestones are met on the development of an approach for the involvement of Indigenous Peoples in NEB processes, specifically lifecycle oversight.; Percentage of Indigenous Peoples participating in NEB engagement activities that indicate that they had the opportunity to adequately share their views and perspectives. | Departmental Results Framework (GC InfoBase) |
| 2025-26 | Indicators dropped: Percentage of targeted indigenous groups engaged as part of annual plans. | Departmental Results Framework (GC InfoBase) |
| 2026-27 | Indicators added: The collection of advice received by Indigenous Peoples, through distinctions-based engagement, that were discussed and actioned.; The percentage of eligible employees who have completed Indigenous cultural intelligence-related learning activities. | Departmental Results Framework (GC InfoBase) |
| 2026-27 | Indicators dropped: In accordance with Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Report – Call to Action 57 - percentage of staff who have received skills based training in intercultural competency.; Percentage of issues identified by Indigenous Peoples that are addressed. | Departmental Results Framework (GC InfoBase) |
Success criteria
The program's indicators from its department's Departmental Results Framework: the target set in each year's plan, and the result reported the following year. Source: GC InfoBase.
Historical: targets against results
In accordance with Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Report – Call to Action 57 - percentage of staff who have received skills based training in intercultural competency.
Expected result: The unique rights and interests of Indigenous Peoples are acknowledged and reflected in the CER’s processes and programs.
Bars: result reported. Dashed line: target.
| Report year | Target | Due | Result | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 100% – 100% | 2021 | 10% Target is a multi-year target to be fulfilled by March 2022 per the 2021-22 Departmental Plan. | Not met |
| 2021-22 | 100% – 100% | 2022 | 10% This measure is in progress and has been deemed to be a multi-year measure to be achieved in 2023-24. | Not met |
| 2022-23 | 100% – 100% | 2023 | 55% The CER held its first workshop on the Indigenous Recruitment, Retention and Advancement Strategy to engage diverse people, from various job families and levels, to advance the initiative, which is designed to address the system alignment and improvements. The goal of the workshop was to primarily focus on understanding the context related to Indigenous recruitment, retention and advancement, cre… | Not met |
| 2023-24 | 100% – 100% | 2024 | 100% | Met |
| 2024-25 | 100% – 100% | 2025 | 62% 11 non-mandatory events were offered to staff, and the result was significantly lower than last year, when the target was exceeded. Some events may occur that count as training but may not be captured, indicating a need to improve data collection for this measure. | Not met |
Percentage of issues identified by Indigenous Peoples that are addressed.
Expected result: The unique rights and interests of Indigenous Peoples are acknowledged and reflected in the CER’s processes and programs.
Bars: result reported. Dashed line: target.
| Report year | Target | Due | Result | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 100% – 100% | 2021 | 100% | Met |
| 2021-22 | 100% – 100% | 2022 | 100% | Met |
| 2022-23 | 100% – 100% | 2023 | 100% | Met |
| 2023-24 | 100% – 100% | 2024 | 100% | Met |
| 2024-25 | 100% – 100% | 2025 | 100% | Met |
Percentage of targeted indigenous groups engaged as part of annual plans.
Expected result: The unique rights and interests of Indigenous Peoples are acknowledged and reflected in the CER’s processes and programs.
Bars: result reported. Dashed line: target.
| Report year | Target | Due | Result | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 100% – 100% | 2021 | 100% | Met |
| 2021-22 | 100% – 100% | 2022 | 79% The CER completed one initiative with the Indigenous Monitor Technical Program - 29 communities were invited to 3 sessions, and 23 participated. (Initial call out included over 100 communities and 29 expressed an interest). | Not met |
| 2022-23 | 100% – 100% | 2023 | — This measure has been suspended. The indicator was intended to assess the diversity of views by Indigenous community. Current information only tracks a percentage of participants and does not identify Indigenous groups. Is not an effective measure to represent progress related to Indigenous Engagement program. | No result reported |
| 2023-24 | 100% – 100% | 2024 | — Actual result not reported. The indicator will be discontinued in 2024-25 due to lack of utility for program management. | No result reported |
| 2024-25 | 100% – 100% | 2025 | — Actual result not reported. The indicator was discontinued. | No result reported |
Milestones are met on the development of an approach for the involvement of Indigenous Peoples in NEB processes, specifically lifecycle oversight.
Expected result: The interests of Indigenous Peoples are reflected in the NEB’s processes and lifecycle oversight.
| Report year | Target | Due | Result | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | The Indigenous engagement approach developed with and endorsed by Indigenous Peoples. | 2020 | Continued development and use of new ways to receive input from Indigenous groups including the establishment of the Trans-Mountain Expansion Project co-policy development Initiative, completion of foundational work to establish an Indigenous Advisory Committee and enhancements to CER hearing proce… | Met |
Percentage of Indigenous Peoples participating in NEB engagement activities that indicate that they had the opportunity to adequately share their views and perspectives.
Expected result: The interests of Indigenous Peoples are reflected in the NEB’s processes and lifecycle oversight.
Bars: result reported. Dashed line: target.
| Report year | Target | Due | Result | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | ≥ 75% | 2020 | 80% | Met |
Current: the 2026-27 plan's targets
The collection of advice received by Indigenous Peoples, through distinctions-based engagement, that were discussed and actioned.
Expected result: The CER’s engagement with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples is reflective of the Government of Canada’s commitments and obligations with respect to the rights of Indigenous peoples.
| Report year | Target | Due | Result | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Narrative evidence | 2027 | — | Planned |
The percentage of eligible employees who have completed Indigenous cultural intelligence-related learning activities.
Expected result: The CER’s engagement with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples is reflective of the Government of Canada’s commitments and obligations with respect to the rights of Indigenous peoples.
Bars: result reported. Dashed line: target.
| Report year | Target | Due | Result | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 100% – 100% | 2027 | — | Planned |
Future goals: targets due after 2026-27
No targets with a later due date.
Spending and employees: planned against actual
Spending
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| Fiscal year | Planned | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | $7.3M | $334K |
| 2020-21 | $4.4M | $4.6M |
| 2021-22 | $5.2M | $4.6M |
| 2022-23 | $4.3M | $4.7M |
| 2023-24 | $5.2M | $5.2M |
| 2024-25 | $4.3M | $5.7M |
| 2025-26 | $7.5M | — |
| 2026-27 | $6.9M | — |
| 2027-28 | $5.7M* | — |
| 2028-29 | $2M* | — |
Employees (FTEs)
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| Fiscal year | Planned | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 29 | 25 |
| 2020-21 | 23 | 28 |
| 2021-22 | 25 | 26 |
| 2022-23 | 21 | 25 |
| 2023-24 | 26 | 22 |
| 2024-25 | 23 | 26 |
| 2025-26 | 21 | — |
| 2026-27 | 21 | — |
| 2027-28 | 15* | — |
| 2028-29 | 7* | — |
Planned spending, plan by plan
Each row is one year's Departmental Plan and its forecast for the next three fiscal years; read a column down to see how the forecast for one year changed. The last row is what was actually spent. Click an amount for its source. Biggest changes in federal spending plans
| Plan | 2019-20 | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 plan | $7,319,087 | $4,934,182 | $4,694,676 | |||||||
| 2020-21 plan | $4,410,823 | $4,269,005 | $3,705,841 | |||||||
| 2021-22 plan | $5,249,809 | $4,816,889 | $1,735,353 | |||||||
| 2022-23 plan | $4,333,162 | $1,290,520 | $1,290,519 | |||||||
| 2023-24 plan | $5,212,103 | $4,475,840 | $4,475,841 | |||||||
| 2024-25 plan | $4,330,560 | $4,297,565 | $4,243,954 | |||||||
| 2025-26 plan | $7,503,407 | $5,515,609 | $5,338,012 | |||||||
| 2026-27 plan | $6,925,571 | $5,671,141 | $1,973,909 | |||||||
| Actual | $334,470 | $4,567,089 | $4,641,980 | $4,663,253 | $5,204,218 | $5,741,089 |
Actual spending is from Departmental Results Reports and the Public Accounts, as published in GC InfoBase. FTEs are full-time equivalents.
