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INTRODUCTION 1.1 OBJECTIVES The objectives of this policy are to: • provide a consistent and systematic approach to evaluation activities, including the collection and analysis of evidence on the design, delivery and outcomes of programs and initiatives of the Canada Council’s (Council’s) programs, initiatives, and activities1 across the organization using best practices in government2 reporting o. [...] The Evaluation Policy enhances the management of the Council’s programs, initiatives, and activities by articulating processes for the organization’s tracking of whether the programs’, initiatives’, and activities’ overall purposes are being achieved, what the unintended outcomes are (positive and negative), and how to adjust and refine logic models and theories of change in light of findings. [...] The Deputy Director General, Arts Granting Programs leads improvements to granting programs based on performance measurement and evaluation to ensure that granting programs are meeting stated program outcomes and objectives and works closely with the Director of Research, Measurement and Data Analytics to advance the Council’s Evaluation Plan, as well as the implementation of recommendations from. [...] The Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) is responsible for the management of systems which house the data required for evaluation, information management and the Council’s data retention and disposition. [...] Evaluation opportunities will be identified based on the following criteria: • The importance of the program, initiative, and activity within the Council’s strategic priorities • The feasibility of the evaluation process Evaluation activities prioritize an integrated analysis, which involves the following key elements: • Analysis of larger themes and patterns from multiple program evaluations • Re.