Evaluation of the intervention policy : Évaluation de la Politique d'intervention : rapport final

The objectives of this evaluation are to assess the relevance, success, cost-effectiveness, design and delivery of the Intervention Policy, and to explore improvements to the policy and alternatives to it. [...] The evaluation report provides information on the policy, the methodology that was used in the evaluation, the findings and conclusions for each of the evaluation questions, and overall conclusions and recommendations. [...] Policy Objectives and Expected Outcomes The purpose of the Intervention Policy is to permit the delivery of programs and services and maintain accountability while problem situations are being addressed; and to put the onus on the recipient to correct the problem situations. [...] The aim of the policy is to encourage the recipient in default to enhance their capacity to provide programs and services, and to provide for an exit strategy where a lesser or no form of intervention is required.5 1.2.3 Policy Framework The Intervention Policy sets out a framework for intervention by the Minister in the event that a recipient defaults under the terms and conditions of a funding a [...] According to the policy, in the event of a default, INAC notifies the recipient, undertakes an assessment of the recipient’s capacity and willingness to address the default, and determines the level of intervention required.