Question Period Note: Indigenous Representation at CIRNAC

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Reference number:
CIR-2024-QP-2807
Date received:
Jun 19, 2024
Organization:
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Name of Minister:
Anandasangaree, Gary (Hon.)
Title of Minister:
Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations

Suggested Response:

• The Government is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive public service free of discrimination, harassment and violence.
• CIRNAC is committed to recruiting Indigenous Peoples into existing positions at all levels and to providing opportunities for professional development, career advancement and retention of current Indigenous employees.
• Employees are encouraged to complete the voluntary self-identification form, however it is not mandatory. Therefore, the total number of Indigenous employees may actually be higher.

• CIRNAC remains committed to a high representation of Indigenous employees, including in executive positions.

Background:

Breakdown of Indigenous representation as of January 13, 2024 for CIRNAC

Class Group Indigenous Non-Indigenous Total
AS 85 347 432
CO * * *
CR 18 70 88
CT [redacted] [redacted] 74
EC 92 735 827
EG [redacted] [redacted] 17
EN [redacted] [redacted] 36
EX 18 117 135
FI [redacted] [redacted] 6
GS [redacted] [redacted] 1
IS [redacted] [redacted] 11
IT * * *
PC [redacted] [redacted] 101
PE 15 177 192
PM 93 218 311
WP * * *
Total 348 1 894 2 242

  • Due to low numbers, some results are not disclosed in order to protect the identification of certain employees.

    Statistics include employees that are either indeterminate, term (greater than 3 months), or seasonal employees. Employees on leave without pay are not included. 

Additional Information:

If pressed on allegations of discrimination at CIRNAC

• CIRNAC takes allegations of workplace discrimination seriously and is committed to fostering a work environment that is safe and inclusive for everyone.

• CIRNAC employees who have experienced or witnessed discrimination are encouraged to contact the Center for Integrity, Values and Conflict Resolution (CIVCR). The CIVCR can provide support, explore options and assist employees. If pressed on the decrease of Indigenous employees

• The decrease in the rate of Indigenous representation at CIRNAC after 2017 reflects the division of programs between CIRNAC and ISC.

• This included a transfer of over 2,000 employees in November 2017 from the former INAC to ISC and the transfer of approximately another 1,000 employees in July 2019.

• ISC now has most of the regional programs and programs that work directly with Indigenous communities where Indigenous employee representation rates tend to be higher.