Summative evaluation of provincial benefits and measures delivered under the Canada-New Brunswick Labour Market Development Agreement : Évaluation sommative des prestations et mesures provinciales offertes dans le cadre de l'Entente Canada-Nouveau-Brunswick sur le développement du marché du travail : rapport final

The amount and duration of the benefit received varies by formula depending on the individual’s work and EI history and the unemployment rate in the local labour market. [...] Evaluation Scope and Methodology The summative evaluation is focused on determining the longer-term impacts, outcomes, and cost-effectiveness of the Provincial Benefits and Measures, as well as assessing the achievement of the principles and guidelines as set out in the EI Act and Canada- New Brunswick LMDA. [...] The general view was that the LMDA improved the operation of the labour market through the provision of Labour Market Information. [...] Several program and service enhancements have been made over the years; however, it is the intention of New Brunswick to engage in a full program review to ensure that the programs and services are meeting the needs of today's client and the clients of the future. [...] The evaluation focused on improving the design and delivery of interventions early on in the implementation phase of the PBMs and, where possible, to provide preliminary evidence on the success of the PBMs.