ID: 1921
Presenting Author: Patricia Fitzpatrick
Session: 681 - Gender and Intersectional Analysis in IA: Showcasing theory and practice
Status: pending
This presentation showcases findings of a project designed to illustrate how IA aligns with GBA+ principles and practices, focusing on access for queer, LGBTQ2S+, and disabled peoples.
Despite work to include gender-based analysis plus (GBA+) in federal impact assessment (IA) decision processes, intersectional analysis is under-utilized across Canada. Barriers include identified needs to broaden areas of focus beyond mainstream understandings reliant on gender binaries, and limited adoption GBA+ IA mechanisms across differing jurisdictions, among others.
At the same time there is pressure to prioritize short timelines for IA. What is unclear is how fast-tracking align with Canada’s commitment to develop responsive and inclusive governance systems that enable participation by members of rights-deserving groups.
This presentation showcases findings of a project designed to illustrate how IA aligns with GBA+ principles and practices, focusing on access for queer, LGBTQ2S+, and disabled peoples. Findings are based on a robust review of literature survey and workshop data from the IAIA 2025.
Patricia Fitzpatrick (she/her) is a Professor with over 30 years- experience with impact assessment. Located in Treaty 1, Winnipeg is also the National homeland of the Red River Métis.
Coauthor 1: Dawn Hoogeveen
Coauthor 2: Mackenzie Zacharias
Coauthor 3: Kira Johnson