Appendix A: Evaluation Issues and Questions

Issue #1: Relevance

1.1 To what extent is the contraventions regime, as established by the Contraventions Act, adequately meeting the needs of federal departments and agencies in supporting their enforcement activities?

1.2 How is the Contraventions Act Program aligned with current federal priorities, including the Action Plan for Official Languages 2023–2028?

Issue #2: Effectiveness

2.1 To what extent has the Contraventions Act Program contributed to enforcing federal statutory offences in an efficient and reliable manner?

2.2 What has been the impact of the Contraventions Act Fund on the ability of provincial authorities to deliver judicial and extrajudicial services in both official languages, in accordance with the Official Languages Act and the language provisions of the Criminal Code?

2.3 What factors contributed to, or constrained the Program’s achievement of expected outcomes?

2.4 Are the activities covered by the Contraventions Act Program adequately aligned with the program’s intended outcomes, as identified in the Program Information Profile (PIP)?

2.5 To what extent is the current performance information associated with the Contraventions Act Program supporting the efficient monitoring of the program’s implementation?

Issue #3: Efficiency

3.1. How efficient is the current process for allocating the financial support provided to participating jurisdictions through the Contraventions Act Fund?

3.2 Are there other approaches that could be considered to optimize the delivery of the Contraventions Act Program?