Evaluations
Citizenship and Immigration Canada maintains an effective evaluation function to provide the Department with objective, timely and evidence-based information and conclusions on the results of programs, policies and initiatives, including conducting evaluations of the main grants and contributions programs.
| Name of the Evaluation | Program Type | Status (as of March 31, 2009) | Expected Completion Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immigration Programs | |||
| Evaluation of the Federal Skilled Workers Program | Operating Fund | In progress | 2009–2010 |
| Sponsorship Evaluation – Parents and Grandparents | Operating Fund | Planned | 2010–2011 |
| Sponsorship Evaluation – Spouses, Partners and Children | Operating Fund | Planned | 2010–2011 |
| Evaluation of the Humanitarian and Compassionate Claims Program | Operating Fund | Planned | 2010–2011 |
| Evaluation of the Canadian Experience Class Program | Operating Fund | Planned | 2011–2012 |
| Temporary Resident Programs | |||
| Evaluation of the Foreign Student Program | Operating Fund | In progress | 2009–2010 |
| Evaluation of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program | Operating Fund | Planned | 2009–2010 |
| Evaluation of the Live-in Caregiver Program | Operating Fund | Planned | 2010–2011 |
| Evaluation of Tourists and Visitors Program | Operating Fund | Planned | 2011–2012 |
| Canada’s Role in International Migration and Protection | |||
| Evaluation of the International Organization for Migration | Contribution | Planned | 2009–2010 |
| Refugee Programs | |||
| Evaluation of the Government-Assisted Refugee Program and the Resettlement Assistance Program | Operating Fund/ Contribution |
Planned | 2009–2010 |
| Evaluation of the Canadian Asylum System | Operating Fund | Planned | 2011–2012 |
| Integration Programs | |||
| Evaluation of the Language Instruction for Newcomers Program | Contribution | In progress | 2009–2010 |
| Evaluation of the Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program | Contribution | In progress | 2009–2010 |
| Evaluation of the Host Program | Contribution | In progress | 2009–2010 |
| Evaluation of the Welcoming Communities Initiative | Contribution | In progress | 2009–2010 |
| Evaluation of the Canada-Ontario Immigration Agreement Strategic Plan | Operating Fund/ Contribution | Planned | 2009–2010 |
| Evaluation of the Going to Canada Internet Portal | Operating Fund/ Contribution | Planned | 2009–2010 |
| Evaluation of Canadian Orientation Abroad | Contribution | Planned | 2010–2011 |
| Evaluation of the Enhanced Language Training Program | Contribution | Planned | 2011–2012 |
| Evaluation of the Foreign Credentials Referral Office | Contribution | Planned | 2011–2012 |
| Citizenship Program | |||
| Evaluation of Citizenship Grants | Operating Fund | Planned | 2010–2011 |
| Evaluation of Citizenship Searches and Proofs | Operating Fund | Planned | 2010–2011 |
| Evaluation of Citizenship Education | Operating Fund | Planned | 2010–2011 |
| Evaluation of Citizenship Promotion | Operating Fund | Planned | 2010–2011 |
| Other Programs | |||
| Evaluation of Knowledge Transfer Component of Metropolis II | Operating Fund | Completed | 2008–2009 |
| Evaluation of the Medical Surveillance Program | Operating Fund | Completed | 2008–2009 |
| Evaluation of the Immigration Medical Examination Program | Operating Fund | Planned | 2011–2012 |
| Internal Programs and Services | |||
| Evaluation of the staffing function at CIC | Operating Fund | In progress | 2010–2011 |
| Evaluation of the Office of Conflict Resolution | Operating Fund | Planned | 2010–2011 |
| Evaluation of the Public Service Health Overseas Program | Operating Fund | Planned | 2011–2012 |
| Horizontal Initiatives | |||
| Evaluation of the Security Certificates (Public Safety Lead) | Operating Fund | Planned | 2009–2010 |
| Evaluation of the 2010 Olympics (Canadian Heritage Lead) | Operating Fund | Planned | 2010–2011 |
| Evaluation of Canada’s Action Plan Against Racism (Canadian Heritage Lead) | Operating Fund/ Contribution | Planned | 2010–2011 |
| Evaluation of the Enhanced Driving License Program (Canada Border Services Agency Lead) | Operating Fund | Planned | 2010–2011 |
Electronic link to evaluation plan: www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/evaluation/index.asp
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