Canada’s National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security 2017 – 2022 (2nd CNAP)

Progress reports of the 2nd CNAP

These include annual summary reports as well as progress reports from each of the government partners.


Canada’s Action Plan for the Implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolutions on Women, Peace and Security 2010 – 2016 (1st CNAP)

In 2010 the Canadian government unveiled Canada’s first National Action Plan (CNAP) to implement United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 (UNSCR) on Women, Peace and Security (WPS). Learn more about what CNAP aimed to achieve, who was responsible for its implementation and what was outlined to be used for data collection and analysis.

Progress reports of the 1st CNAP
2014 Mid-term Review by Inclusive Security

The first CNAP called for a mid-term review of its implementation. Inclusive Security was contracted to conduct this review by DFATD. The review highlights progress and gaps. It also provides a list of 6 recommendations.


Reports from Parliamentary Committees

An Opportunity for Global Leadership: Canada and the Women, Peace and Security Agenda: Report and Government Response from the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development (includes submitted briefs and transcripts of witnesses) (October 2016)

A Weapon of War: Rape and Sexual Violence against Women in the Democratic Republic of Congo – Canada’s Role in Taking Action and Ending Impunity by the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development (May 2014)

2010 Women, Peace and Security: Canada Moves Forward to Increase Women’s Engagement Report by the Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights