Grants and Contributions:
Through the activities supported by the program, the following results are expected: Assessment sponsors have access to evidence-based information through the services of the Recipient; Canadians have access to evidence-based information produced by the Recipient; Attract funding from other sources; and, Evidence-based assessments produced by the Recipient inform decision making related to policies, programs, and regulations.
value corrected from $11,500,000 to $13,500,000 as per contract amendment, 2020/21 to 2023/24,
The objectives are:(a) To enhance Canadians' access to the best available scientific knowledge on pressing issues by providing credible, independent, expert assessments that can inform debate and decision-making; and(b) To work toward maximizing the outcomes produced from the investment of federal funds by seeking ways to improve its administrative efficiencies and to generate revenues from other non-federal sources.