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1 OECD World Forum “Statistics, Knowledge and Policy”, Palermo, 10-13 November 2004 1

2 OECD World Forum “Statistics, Knowledge and Policy”, Palermo, 10-13 November 2004 2 Government-wide Societal Indicator Reporting in Canada Louise Bellefeuille-Prégent Senior Director, Horizontal Results Management, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat

3 OECD World Forum “Statistics, Knowledge and Policy”, Palermo, 10-13 November 2004 3 Overview Use of Societal Indicators for Government- wide Reporting – Background Canada’s Performance Report – Evolution Future Directions for Government-wide Reporting in Canada

4 OECD World Forum “Statistics, Knowledge and Policy”, Palermo, 10-13 November 2004 4 Use of Societal Indicators for Government-wide Reporting Improved Reporting to Parliament Project An enduring priority for the federal government Societal Indicators provide a context to view federal performance Results-based Management Results for Canadians – Canada’s modern management framework based on 4 commitments: 1.Focus on citizens; 2.Focus on values – democratic, ethical, professional and people values; 3.Manage for Results; and 4.Responsible spending

5 OECD World Forum “Statistics, Knowledge and Policy”, Palermo, 10-13 November 2004 5 Societal Indicator Research –A renewed interest of the government of Canada –Re-conceptualize Quality of Life Horizontality –Horizontal Results Frameworks A Comprehensive Reporting Framework –A holistic approach to reporting on plans and performance that includes: Departmental reporting; Horizontal reporting; and Societal level reporting Use of Societal Indicators for Government-wide Reporting

6 OECD World Forum “Statistics, Knowledge and Policy”, Palermo, 10-13 November 2004 6 Canada’s Performance 2001 Canada’s first government-wide performance report using 19 societal indicators to report publicly in the 4 areas of: economic opportunities and innovation; the health of Canadians; the Canadian environment; and the strength and safety of communities Described the federal government’s role, and acknowledged the contributions of other jurisdictions and sectors in achieving societal-level results Provided comparisons over time and with other countries The 5 criteria for indicator selection: relevant; temporal; available; comparable;and understandable

7 OECD World Forum “Statistics, Knowledge and Policy”, Palermo, 10-13 November 2004 7 The objectives of the report: –Provide a context for reviewing planning and performance information of departments; –Encourage citizen engagement in policy discussions; –Advance results-based management; –Support horizontal management; and –Contribute to transparency and accountability to Canadians and parliamentarians Strategic consultations after 2001 informed key evolutions of this report Canada’s Performance 2001

8 OECD World Forum “Statistics, Knowledge and Policy”, Palermo, 10-13 November 2004 8 Key Evolutions of Canada’s Performance Strategic consultations and links to other work e.g. National Roundtable on the Environment and the Economy (NRTEE), work on health indicators Broadening the coverage –Propose to include 32 societal indicators in Canada’s Performance 2004* (see Annex) –Propose to add two thematic areas: Aboriginal Peoples and Canada in the World Whole-of-Government Framework –Maps departments and the contributions of their programs to horizontal outcomes, which ultimately link to the societal- level results –The electronic version provides links to departmental performance and planning information * Canada’s Performance 2004 is due to be released later in 2004

9 OECD World Forum “Statistics, Knowledge and Policy”, Palermo, 10-13 November 2004 9 Whole of Government Framework Maritime Safety (Fisheries and Oceans) $404.8 M Food Safety (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) $357 M 11 Other Strategic Outcomes A Safe and Secure Transportation System (Transport Canada) $757.3 M A Strong Health Care System Indicator(s) Healthy Population Indicators(s) Healthier Environments and Safer Products for Canadians (Health Canada) $206.5 M Government of Canada Outcomes (23) and indicators (32) Themes (6) Departmental and Agency Strategic Outcomes (200) Programs (hundreds) Tobacco Control Program Safe Environments Program Product Safety Program Drug Strategy and Controlled Substances Program Workplace Health and Public Safety Program Society, Culture and Democracy Canada’s Economy The Canadian Environment Canada’s Place in the World The Health of Canadians Aboriginal Peoples Canada’s Performance 2004 Departmental Performance Reports and Reports on Plans and Priorities

10 OECD World Forum “Statistics, Knowledge and Policy”, Palermo, 10-13 November 2004 10 Future Directions for Government-wide Reporting in Canada Canada’s Performance fulfills one aspect of its potential: providing a context to review government performance But… Need to decide: should we make the explicit link to the planning process? If so, how?

11 OECD World Forum “Statistics, Knowledge and Policy”, Palermo, 10-13 November 2004 11 Annex - Proposed Societal Indicators for Canada’s Performance 2004 1.Total Trade 2.Perceptions of Security 3.Trust in International Institutions 4.Official Development Assistance 5.Innovation 6.Educational Attainment 7.Literacy 8.Employment Rate 9.Income Security 10.Barriers to Entrepreneurship 11.Gross Domestic Product per capita 12.Attitudes Toward Diversity 13.Safety 14.Volunteerism 15.Participation in Culture and Heritage Activities 16.Political Participation 17.Educational Attainment 18.Employment Rate 19.Median Income 20.Health Status 21.Housing 22.Life Expectancy 23.Self-Rated Health 24.Infant Mortality 25.Healthy Lifestyles 26.Waiting Times 27.Patient Satisfaction 28.Air Quality 29.Water Quality 30.Climate Change 31.Biodiversity 32.Natural Resources Sustainability


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