Appendix A: Evaluation Issues and Questions
Relevance
1.1. To what extent are the main functions of ARADS consistent with government priorities and departmental roles and responsibilities?
1.2. Has the need for ARADS’ support changed over the evaluation period and if so, how?
Design and Delivery
2.1 How effective is ARADS’ design and delivery model with respect to addressing issues of systemic racism and discrimination in Justice?
- How did ARADS’ design and delivery of its activities change over time to align with its evolving role?
- Are roles and responsibilities clearly defined and implemented?
- Is there an overlap or duplication of activities between ARADS and other departmental partners?
- Are there any activities not presently undertaken by ARADS that should be?
- Are ARADS activities, initiatives and messaging effectively communicated within Justice?
2.2 In what way does ARADS’ design and delivery of its activities facilitate or impede its success?
- Are there any best practices and/or approaches in the design and delivery of similar programs/initiatives in other federal departments, Canadian jurisdictions or internationally?
2.3 How effective are the methods used to monitor and measure ARADS’ progress in achieving expected results (e.g., the Results Framework and EE Plan)?
Effectiveness
3.1 How has ARADS contributed to Justice’s response to anti-racism, equity, diversity and inclusion priorities (e.g., related to the Clerk’s Call to Action on Anti-racism, Equity, and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service: to promote equity and inclusion in the public service and to foster a diverse workforce that is truly representative of all Canadians)?
3.2 To what extent has ARADS been successful in:
- providing high quality strategic advice on anti-racism, equity, diversity, and inclusion approaches, policies, initiatives and strategies within Justice?
- coordinating the Department’s equity and diversity advisory committees?
- raising awareness on issues related to diversity, inclusion, and other interrelated topics?
- promoting a change in Justice’s culture on systemic racism and discrimination?
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