2018-2019 Gender-based analysis plus
Gender-based analysis plus (GBA+)
| Governance Structures |
GBA+ considerations are discussed and application is determined by the Board’s executive team, which is the main decision-making body for the organization. The Board has also established an Inclusion Committee to promote the values and practices of a diverse and inclusive workplace. |
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| Human resources |
During the reporting period, the Board continued to allocate temporary resources to develop its capacity in GBA+. Commencing in 2019-20, the Board will dedicate one-half of a full-time equivalent position to GBA+. |
| Major initiatives: results achieved |
During the reporting period, the Board established an Inclusion Committee to promote the values and practices of a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employees completed GBA+ training in order to enhance the responsiveness, effectiveness and outcomes of Board initiatives. The Board also participated in the Veterans Affairs Canada GBA+ network which has the goal of raising awareness and disseminating tools and best practices. As more work is done on GBA+ within VRAB, the level of analysis and monitoring will become more robust to ensure that gender and diversity are considered within its program, policies and in its delivery. |
| Reporting capacity and data |
Programs that collect and keep sufficient individual recipient microdata information to undertake GBA+:
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