News and Upcoming Events

Essential Skills Series (Virtual, French Course)

August 11, 2025

Essential Skills Series Virtual, French Course August to October, 2025 This virtually facilitated Essential Skills Series will consist of five synchronous sessions held over zoom, and 10 self-paced modules completed through the E-Institute platform. This session will be facilitated by Sylvie Lefrançois of Sogémap. Read more and register at https://ncc.evaluationcanada.ca/professional-development/workshops-introductory-level/.

CES-NCC C2025 Watch Party

May 14, 2025

Join us on Wednesday, May 14 from 3:00-6:00 PM at Impact Hub Ottawa for an afternoon of inspiration, connection, and conversation. We’ll be screening two sessions from the conference, followed by some guided conversation and networking with fellow evaluators. Read more and register at https://ncc.evaluationcanada.ca/professional-development/ces-conference/.

The Truth About Stories: Using Storytelling to Support Learning, Renewal and Transformation

April 30, 2025

This in-person half day workshop is being held in Ottawa on April 30. Seats are limited to 25 participants!  In a changing world, our methods need to help us understand the realities of those touched by our evaluations, as well as our own realities. This workshop will present the use of story as a powerful […]

Essential Skills Series (In person, English Course)

May 22, 2025

Essential Skills Series In person, English Course May 22-23 and 29-30, 2025 In-person, English This in-person facilitated Essential Skills Series will consist of four full-days of training. This session will be facilitated by Simon Roy and Sandy Moir of Goss Gilroy Inc. Read more and register at https://ncc.evaluationcanada.ca/professional-development/workshops-introductory-level/.

ALE Webinar Series: Leveraging Outcome Harvesting and AI to Build More Effective Evaluation Plans

April 29, 2025

Based on the overfilled session at the Annual Learning Event, CES-NCC is bringing you a series of Lunch & Learn webinars in April. Buy your April webinar package for: FREE for ALE delegates $50 for CES Members $75 for Non-Members April 29, 2025 Leveraging Outcome Harvesting and AI to Build More Effective Evaluation Plans This presentation aims […]

ALE Webinar Series: Harnessing AI in Program Evaluation: Navigating Innovation and Ethical Considerations

April 22, 2025

Based on the overfilled session at the Annual Learning Event, CES-NCC is bringing you a series of Lunch & Learn webinars in April. Buy your April webinar package for: FREE for ALE delegates $50 for CES Members $75 for Non-Members April 22, 2025 Harnessing AI in Program Evaluation: Navigating Innovation and Ethical Considerations Artificial Intelligence (AI) feels […]

ALE Webinar Series: Applying Indigenous Approaches in Federal Evaluation: Challenges and Lessons Learned

April 8, 2025

Based on the overfilled session at the Annual Learning Event, CES-NCC is bringing you a series of Lunch & Learn webinars in April. Buy your April webinar package for: FREE for ALE delegates $50 for CES Members $75 for Non-Members April 8, 2025 Applying Indigenous Approaches in Federal Evaluation: Challenges and Lessons Learned As part of the […]

ALE Webinar Series: Systems Thinking as Fertile Ground for Evaluation

April 1, 2025

Based on the overfilled session at the Annual Learning Event, CES-NCC is bringing you a series of Lunch & Learn webinars in April. Buy your April webinar package for: FREE for ALE delegates $50 for CES Members $75 for Non-Members April 1, 2025 Systems Thinking as Fertile Ground for Evaluation Systems thinking is an approach and a […]

2025-26 Board Nominations

April 27, 2025

For the 2025 election period, nominations close April 27, 2025. Members can self-nominate but must be supported by two other members of the National Capital Chapter. An election is required if more nominations are received than open positions available. If an election is required, it will be held electronically at the end of May (May 26-30, […]

2024-25 Karl Boudreault Award Nominations

February 7, 2025

NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! We are pleased to present this year’s call for nominations for the Karl Boudreault Award for Leadership in Evaluation. This award recognizes those who have made a significant contribution to our evaluation community and have demonstrated leadership at local, national, and/or international levels. Do you know a CES-NCC member (individual or […]