Evaluation of the International Legal Programs Section

Appendix A: Logic Model

This section provides a description of the logic model of ILPS by linking the activities/outputs of the Section with its intended outcomes. The logic model is a systematic way to illustrate the relationship between the planned activities of ILPS and their expected results.

1. Activities and Outputs

The Section serves two main functions: i) project design and implementation, and ii) strategic advice and outreach.

1.1. Strategic advice and outreach function

Research and development:: The ILPS conducts research and prepares in-depth studies and discussion papers that help the Department identify trends in foreign policy and assist other government departments in developing strategic approaches to the delivery of justice sector activities. For example, at the request of GAC, the Section conducts research on legal, social, economic and political issues of relevance in a particular foreign country. Outputs: research papers, briefing notes, memos, presentations, meetings, networking, web site.
Strategic advice:: The ILPS plays a key role in supporting the preparation of legal policy advice to help inform the Department's position on the viability of the justice sector involvement in a foreign country, as well as the nature, scope and relevance of any proposed legal technical assistance activities in light of Canada's foreign policy objectives. In carrying out this work, the ILPS provides advice to senior management on positions to be taken on issues to be discussed at DM or ADM level interdepartmental meetings. The Section provides suggestions on legal technical assistance matters to other departments and agencies through participation in a variety of interdepartmental committees and groups. It also contributes to an integrated approach on international justice sector matters by participating on the Policy Sector International Strategic Framework Committee. Outputs: discussion papers, briefing notes, memos, presentations, meetings.
Outreach:: The ILPS participates in bilateral or multilateral information-sharing meetings on international justice sector reform, including regular trilateral sessions with the US-OPDAT, the UK-CPS (International Division) and Ministry of Justice, and in Commonwealth rule of law meetings. Finally, ILPS organizes and co-chairs the annual CBA/Justice Canada Workshop on International Development, and makes presentations to the Federation of Law Societies of Canada. Outputs: presentations, product database, meetings, networking, web site and database.

1.2. Project design and implementation function

Project design:

The ILPS first conduct assessments of the justice system of foreign countries requesting assistance, and identifies possible subject areas in which Canada could provide assistance to these countries. ILPS then identifies on a preliminary basis the source of expertise on the subject areas in which assistance could be provided and estimates the cost of the assistance that the Department could provide. On the basis of the assessment ILPS then develops, in cooperation with the funding agency, a project proposal that:

describes the subject areas in which assistance could be provided;
describes the way in which assistance would be provided;
provides a detailed budget;
explains the way in which financial matters would be managed;
delineates the responsibilities of the various organizations involved in the project;
establishes a project management structure; and
defines the Department’s reporting obligations.

Project implementation:

The ILPS conducts research on specific justice sector matters related to the project activities and develops background papers, discussion papers, option charts and other documents necessary to guide the recipient country's decision-making process on specific justice sector reform matters. ILPS will plan and carry out fact-finding missions in the recipient country on contemplated reforms and deliver, with the support of relevant experts (either internal or external), technical assistance to the recipient country on specific justice sector issues.

Project reporting and information sharing:

The ILPS team responsible for a given project has to report regularly to the funding agency on the progress of the initiative. ILPS teams working on projects in various countries will also share information and knowledge amongst themselves to avoid duplication and leverage lessons learned. In addition, project information is shared as appropriate with other implementing agencies active in the recipient country, with a view to avoid duplication and build synergies where possible.

Project management:

The Director General and the Director of the ILPS oversee the broader strategic, human resources and financial management aspects of all program delivery activities. The Section’s employees provide support to the projects, which can include delegated oversight of the contracting processes, preparation of travel arrangements and related approval requests, drafting of Memorandum of Understanding with Government of Canada partners, and regular input into the development of program activity work plans, budget forecasts and actual expenditure reports. Outputs: needs assessments, project proposals, administrative arrangements, implementation plans, budget, consultation summaries, comparative charts, research papers, manuals, guidelines and reports.

2. Immediate Outcomes

Enhanced knowledge in the Canadian federal system of current and emerging international justice sector development matters.

The ILPS conducts research, identifies new and emerging trends, and participates and provides input in departmental, inter-departmental, international and civil society working groups and committees. It also establishes networks and identifies key partners to enhance ILPS’ knowledge of doctrines, theories, principles and concepts related to international justice sector issues and Canada's foreign policy priorities.

Knowledge of Canadian justice system principles, structures, processes and experiences transferred to recipient countries to assist them in strengthening their justice systems.

Through their interaction with ILPS, foreign countries receiving legal technical assistance gain knowledge and a better understanding of how to reconstruct or reform their legal system. The ILPS provides advice or training on how to address the recipient country's specific concerns with their legal system, or design plans for implementing changes. Each project has specific outcomes on which the ILPS must report.

3. Intermediate Outcomes

Enhanced capacity of Canada to participate strategically in foreign policy and international development matters.

Through the activities of its strategic advice and outreach function, the ILPS enhances knowledge in the Canadian federal system on current and emerging international justice sector development matters; allows Canada to be prepared and responsive to contemporary and emerging justice sector challenges faced by foreign countries and regions of interest to Canada; and enhances the capacity of Canada to participate strategically in foreign policy and international justice sector development matters.

Enhanced capacity of recipient countries to deliver fair and accessible justice.

ILPS works collaboratively with and provides legal technical assistance and training to recipient countries, and in so doing, assists these countries in building their capacity to deliver fair and accessible justice.

4. Ultimate Outcome

Strengthened rule of law and improved systems of justice internationally in furtherance of Justice Canada and Government of Canada priorities and foreign policy objectives.

ILPS promotes Canada's democratic values in targeted regions of the world. In particular, through the interaction with ILPS and the experience of addressing specific justice-related issues, recipient countries gain a better understanding of how to strengthen their justice systems and better act in accordance with the rule of law and democratic principles. As such, the ultimate outcome of the ILPS contributes to the first strategic outcome of the Department, "A fair, relevant and accessible Canadian justice system”.

Date modified:: 2022-05-13

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