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INTRODUCTION 1.1 OBJECTIVES The objectives of this policy are to: • provide a consistent and systematic approach to collecting, analyzing, utilizing, and reporting on the performance of the Canada Council’s (Council’s) programs, initiatives, and activities1 across the organization and using best practices in government2 reporting on performance measurement; and • establish roles and responsibiliti. [...] The Performance Measurement Policy enhances the management and reporting of the Council’s programs, initiatives, and activities by articulating processes for the organization's tracking of the achievement of results in both quantitative and qualitative terms. [...] 2.2 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO DATA PROCESSES The RMDA section is responsible for data collection and aggregation, analysis, validation, and reporting on the performance of the Council’s granting programs and strategic funds, non-granting programs and initiatives. [...] 2.6 AUDIT AND ASSESSMENT In order to ensure the quality and objectivity of the Council’s implementation of its performance measurement frameworks and plan, Council’s PMFs will be reviewed and audited as part of the regular function of internal audit. [...] The RMDA section, in collaboration with the responsible sections and divisions, defines and provides advice on key components of the development and implementation of the performance measurement frameworks for Council’s programs, initiatives and activities.