Planned evaluation coverage over the next five fiscal years
Planned evaluation coverage, 2018–19 to 2022–23Footnote 1
Visitors
Last evaluation
Evaluation of Temporary Resident Permits (2016–17)
Evaluation of CIC’s Visitor Visa Program (2012–13)
| Evaluations planned in the next 5 years | Fiscal year of approval | 2018–19 Program spending covered by the planned evaluation (dollars) |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation of Biometrics & Immigration Information Sharing (Canada – U.S.) | 2018–19 | $97,568,514 |
| Evaluation of Electronic Travel Authority | 2020–21 | $19,302,389 |
| 2018–19 Program spending covered by all planned evaluations (dollars) | 2018–19 Total program spending (dollars) |
|---|---|
| $116,870,903 | $124,877,465 |
Rationale for not evaluating Program or spending
The remaining $8,006,562 in program spending reflects the processing of additional visitor permits and/or visas.
The two planned evaluations represent the highest investment and are of strategic value for the Department and cover a vast majority of visitors.
International Students
Last evaluation
| Evaluations planned in the next 5 years | Fiscal year of approval | 2018–19 Program spending covered by the planned evaluation (dollars) |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation of the International Student Program | 2020–21 | $24,682,459 |
| 2018–19 Program spending covered by all planned evaluations (dollars) | 2018–19 Total program spending (dollars) |
|---|---|
| $24,682,459 | $24,682,459 |
Temporary Workers
Last evaluation
Evaluation of the Labour Market Opinion Streams of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (2013–14)
| Evaluations planned in the next 5 years | Fiscal year of approval | 2018–19 Program spending covered by the planned evaluation (dollars) |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation of International Experience Canada Program | 2018–19 | $0 (Net Vote Program: Planned Spending of $9,937,812 and planned revenue of $9,937,812) |
| 2018–19 Program spending covered by all planned evaluations (dollars) | 2018–19 Total program spending (dollars) |
|---|---|
| $0 | $30,380,096 |
Rationale for not evaluating Program or spending
The remaining $20,442,284 in program spending reflects the processing of other foreign nationals who wish to work temporarily in Canada. Further, the International Experience Canada program represents the largest proportion of temporary workers.
Federal Economic Immigration
Last evaluation
Evaluation of the Canadian Experience Class (2015–16)
Evaluation of the Federal Skilled Worker program (2010–11)
Evaluation of the Start–Up Visa Pilot (2016–17)
Evaluation of the Federal Business Immigration Program (2014–15)
| Evaluations planned in the next 5 years | Fiscal year of approval | 2018–19 Program spending covered by the planned evaluation (dollars) |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation of Economic – Express Entry Immigration (including both the federal and provincial programs) | 2019–20 | $52,356,518 |
| Evaluation of Start-Up Visa and Self-Employed Class | 2022–23 | $3,712,746 |
| 2018–19 Program spending covered by all planned evaluations (dollars) | 2018–19 Total program spending (dollars) |
|---|---|
| $56,069,264 | $67,711,953 |
Rationale for not evaluating Program or spending
The remaining $11,642,689 program spending is attributable to the Caregiver Program which is currently under review and has been complemented by a parallel pilot program.
Provincial Economic Program
Last evaluation
Evaluation of the Provincial Nominee Program (2016–17)
Evaluation of the Grant to Quebec (2012–13)
| Evaluations planned in the next 5 years | Fiscal year of approval | 2018–19 Program spending covered by the planned evaluation (dollars) |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation of Economic – Express Entry Immigration (including both the federal and provincial programs) | 2019–20 | $23,517,006 |
| Evaluation of the Grant to Quebec | 2018–19 | $11,722,883 |
| 2018–19 Program spending covered by all planned evaluations (dollars) | 2018–19 Total program spending (dollars) |
|---|---|
| $35,239,889 | $35,239,889 |
| Evaluations planned in the next 5 years | Fiscal year of approval | 2018–19 Program spending covered by the planned evaluation (dollars) |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation of the Family Reunification Program | 2021–22 | $70,184,804 |
| 2018–19 Program spending covered by all planned evaluations (dollars) | 2018–19 Total program spending (dollars) |
|---|---|
| $70,184,804 | $70,184,804 |
Humanitarian/Compassionate and Discretionary Immigration
Last evaluation
Not applicable
| Evaluations planned in the next 5 years | Fiscal year of approval | 2018–19 Program spending covered by the planned evaluation (dollars) |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation of Humanitarian/Compassionate and Discretionary Immigration | 2021–22 | $13,075,565 |
| 2018–19 Program spending covered by all planned evaluations (dollars) | 2018–19 Total program spending (dollars) |
|---|---|
| $13, 075,565 | $13,075,565 |
Refugee Resettlement
Last evaluation
Rapid Impact Evaluation of the Syrian Refugee Initiative (2016–17)
Evaluation of the Resettlement Programs (2016–17)
| Evaluations planned in the next 5 years | Fiscal year of approval | 2018–19 Program spending covered by the planned evaluation (dollars) |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation of the Resettlement Program | 2020–21 | $166,993,905 |
| 2018–19 Program spending covered by all planned evaluations (dollars) | 2018–19 Total program spending (dollars) |
|---|---|
| $166,993,905 | $166,993,905 |
Asylum
Last evaluation
Evaluation of the In-Canada Asylum System Reforms (2016–17)
Evaluation of the Pre-Removal Risk Assessment Program (2016–17)
Evaluation of the Global Assistance for Irregular Migrants Program (2015–16)
Evaluation of the Reviews and Interventions Pilot Project (2015–16)
| Evaluations planned in the next 5 years | Fiscal year of approval | 2018–19 Program spending covered by the planned evaluation (dollars) |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation of Global Assistance for Irregular Migrants | 2020–21 | $0 (The TB Submission to grant authority to increase IRCC’s reference levels for Global Assistance for Irregular Migrants for future years will be prepared in 2018–19.) |
| Evaluation of the In-Canada Asylum Program | 2022–23 | $138,161,575 |
| Evaluation of the Pre-Removal Risk Assessment System | 2022–23 | $9,340,848 |
| 2018–19 Program spending covered by all planned evaluations (dollars) | 2018–19 Total program spending (dollars) |
|---|---|
| $147,502,423 | $147,502,423 |
Settlement
Last evaluation
Evaluation of the Settlement Program (2017–18)
Evaluation of the Foreign Credentials Referral Office (2012–13)
Evaluation of the Immigration to Official Language Minority Communities Initiative (2017–18)
Evaluation of Canada’s Membership in the International Organization for Migration (2014–15)
Evaluation of the Grant to Quebec (2012–13)
Evaluation of Migration Policy Development Program (2012–13)
Evaluation of Pre-Arrival Settlement Services (2017–18)
Evaluation of the Overseas Orientation Initiatives (2012–13)
| Evaluations planned in the next 5 years | Fiscal year of approval | 2018–19 Program spending covered by the planned evaluation (dollars) |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation of Language Training | 2018–19 | $352,797,759 |
| Evaluation of Settlement ProgramFootnote 2 | 2022–23 | $447,657,655 |
| Evaluation of the Grant to Quebec | 2018–19 | $490,253,000 |
| Evaluation of Canada’s Membership in the International Organization for Migration | 2020–21 | $1,454,000 |
| Evaluation of the Migration Policy Development Program | 2021–22 | $350,000 |
| Evaluation of the Immigration to Official Language Minority Communities Initiative | 2022–23 | $5,881,638 |
| Evaluation of Pre–Arrival Settlement Services | 2017–18 | Not applicable |
| 2018–19 Program spending covered by all planned evaluations (dollars) | 2018–19 Total program spending (dollars) |
|---|---|
| $1,298,394,052 | $1,298,394,052 |
Rationale for not evaluating Program or spending
Pre–arrival program spending is included in the overall Settlement Program funding.
Passport
Last evaluation
Not applicable
| Evaluations planned in the next 5 years | Fiscal year of approval | 2018–19 Program spending covered by the planned evaluation (dollars) |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation of the Passport Program | 2018–19 | $85,606,743 |
| 2018–19 Program spending covered by all planned evaluations (dollars) | 2018–19 Total program spending (dollars) |
|---|---|
| $85,606,743 | $85,606,743 |
| Evaluations planned in the next 5 years | Fiscal year of approval | 2018–19 Program spending covered by the planned evaluation (dollars) |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation of the Citizenship Programs | 2019–20 | $68,307,833 |
| 2018–19 Program spending covered by all planned evaluations (dollars) | 2018–19 Total program spending (dollars) |
|---|---|
| $68,307,833 | $68,307,833 |
Evaluations not directly associated with departmental Programs or Spending
Last evaluation
Not applicable
| Evaluations planned in the next 5 years | Fiscal year of approval | 2018–19 Program spending covered by the planned evaluation (dollars) |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation of the Global Skills Strategy | 2019–20 | Not applicable |
| Evaluation of Service Provider Organizations Effectiveness | 2020–21 | Not applicable |
| 2018–19 Program spending covered by all planned evaluations (dollars) | 2018–19 Total program spending (dollars) |
| Not applicable | Not applicable |
Internal Services
Last evaluation
Not applicable
| Evaluations planned in the next 5 years | Fiscal year of approval | 2018–19 Program spending covered by the planned evaluation (dollars) |
| Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 2018–19 Program spending covered by all planned evaluations (dollars) | 2018–19 Total program spending (dollars) |
|---|---|
| Not applicable | $222,706,089 |
Total
Last evaluation
Not applicable
| 2018–19 Program spending covered by all planned evaluations (dollars) | 2018–19 Total program spending (dollars) |
|---|---|
| $2,082,927,840 | $2,355,663,276 |
Note: all references to program spending refer to planned spending for the 2018–19 fiscal year only and not cumulative spending over 5 years.
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