I don't think I feel qualified to comment on behalf of other departments. But I think I can say something about the second part of your question, which is if there is something unique to CIC.
I think it's telling at CIC that gender-based analysis was under way before the legislation came along. So maybe considerations of gender are a bit more clear and present at CIC--and madam, they certainly are clear and present at CIC.
With respect to other mechanisms—Treasury Board policy, MAF—I raise those because in coming to CIC I find a department that is very responsive to Treasury Board policy and MAF. And having seen similar requirements or perhaps even more elaborated requirements in those mechanisms, my sense is that you would have seen a similar kind of effect at CIC. I can't speak for other departments.