News and Upcoming Events

C2026 Workshops (all virtual!)

May 11, 2026

These workshops are offered online to declutter the conference program and to enable participation for people who are not able to attend in person in Edmonton. They are planned for the two weeks preceding the conference, from May 11 to May 22. Their timing within the day is also planned to facilitate participation from across Canada. […]

C2026 – Registration is open!

May 24, 2026

The 2026 National Conference is an opportunity to come together to renew, where ideas will flow and contribute to collective progress. Together, let’s challenge old ways of thinking, introduce innovative evaluation techniques, and practice effective allyship while adhering to CES Competencies and Ethical Guidance. When: May 24-27, 2026 Location: Edmonton, Alberta https://evaluationcanada.ca/c2026/ Register here. CES offers a […]

CES-NCC Board Nomination Info Session

April 17, 2026

An information session will be held on April 17 for individuals wanting to learn more about the Board. Stay tuned for more information! Board Nominations

CES-NCC Board Nomination Deadline

May 2, 2026

Join the CES National Capital Chapter Board! Make a Meaningful Contribution: Share your ‘super powers’ and help us learn from your experience, perspective and expertise. Professional Growth: Connect with fellow evaluators and professionals, enriching your knowledge and skills while building valuable relationships across the evaluation community. Shape the Future: Your ideas can shape the direction of our profession! […]

Essential Skills Series (Virtual in English)

April 7, 2026

Essential Skills Series Virtual, English Course April 7 to May 17, 2026 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 Evan Green, Baastel. Read more and register at https://ncc.evaluationcanada.ca/professional-development/workshops-introductory-level/.

Results-Based Management Professional Development Summit 2026

April 28, 2026

A JOINT EVENT FROM Centre on Governance, and Performance and Planning Exchange (PPX) EVENT DATE & TIME :  Apr 28, 2026 – 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. FORMAT / LOCATION : In person, Virtual – Social Sciences Building (FSS) Join us for a day of learning and networking at the cutting edge of the latest public sector results-based management […]

A Career in Evaluation Networking Event

November 5, 2025

Curious about the field of program evaluation? You won’t want to this information session and networking event with local employers!

2025 Annual General Meeting

November 20, 2025

The CES-NCC virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Thursday November 20, 2025 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm on Zoom. We are including an exclusive presentation with University of Ottawa PhD candidate Élyse McCall-Thomas on Bridging Theory and Practice: The Evolution of Federal Evaluation Policy in Canada. As it’s an AGM, this […]

2026 ALE Early Bird Registration Deadline

January 7, 2026

Register by January 7 to $AVE! CES member – $265 + HST CES member, not-for-profit discount – $165 + HST CES member, full-time student – $70 + HST Non-member – $475 + HST Non-member, not-for-profit discount – $295 + HST Non-member, full-time student – $185 + HST Register today here.

2026 ALE Call for Presentations Submission Deadline

November 28, 2025

We invite you to submit proposals for the 2026 Annual Learning Event (ALE), hosted by the Canadian Evaluation Society (CES) National Capital Chapter (NCC). The ALE is our flagship gathering, bringing together practitioners, scholars, and leaders in our professional community for a dynamic exchange of knowledge and ideas. If you’re looking to make an impact on your career, this […]