Evaluation of the CFIA's Food Safety Program Modernization - Part 1
Final Report
Appendix B – Evaluation Matrix
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Evaluation of the CFIA's FSP-PART 1 Evaluation Matrix
Issue #1: Continued Need for the Foods Safety Program (FSP) and Food Safety Modernization Initiative (FSMI)
Indicators | FSP | FSMI | Data collection |
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Identified needs for modernizing FSP |
x | x |
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Identified needs for food safety in Canada | x |
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Indicators | FSP | FSMI | Data collection |
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Examples of the effectiveness of programming similar to that offered under FSP | x |
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Examples of the effectiveness of initiatives similar to FSMI | x |
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Anticipated impact of FSMI on FSP in whole or in part | x | x |
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Indicators | FSP | FSMI | Data collection |
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Alternatives to the FSMI sub-initiatives to address need for modernizing FSP, namely, alternatives to the:
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x |
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Issue #2: Alignment with Government Priorities/data
Indicators | FSP | FSMI | Data collection |
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Demonstrated linkages between the Agency's strategic outcome and the FSP's design | x |
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Whether or not FSP's support for the strategic outcome is expected to change as a result of the FSMI | x | x |
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Indicators | FSP | FSMI | Data collection |
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Identified other federal priorities considered in the FSP design | x |
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Whether or not contribution(s) of FSP to other federal priorities will change as a result of the FSMI | x | x |
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Issue #3: Alignment with Federal Roles and Responsibilities
Indicators | FSP | FSMI | Data collection |
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Nature and means of communication regarding the current and future Agency role and responsibilities under the FSP | x |
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Indicators | FSP | FSMI | Data collection |
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Itemization of activities assessed against Agency responsibilities for food safety | x |
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Perceptions of program design and delivery | x | x |
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FSP activities expected to change as a result of the FSMI | x | x |
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Issue #4: Delivery of FSMI Expected Outputs
Indicators | FSP | FSMI | Data collection |
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The FSMI sub-initiatives are grounded in theory and/or good practices, including the:
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x |
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Indicators | FSP | FSMI | Data collection |
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Challenges or issues that affected the implementation of the FSMI sub-initiatives, including the:
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x |
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Indicators | FSP | FSMI | Data collection |
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Outputs of the FSMI sub-initiatives delivered as planned, including those related to:
|
x |
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Issue #5: Achievement of FSMI Expected Outcomes
Indicators | FSP | FSMI | Data collection |
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Existence and use of a standardized approach to inspector recruitment and training for new and existing inspectors across regions
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x |
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Indicators | FSP | FSMI | Data collection |
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Proportion of inspectors who possess skills and knowledge aligned with the requirements of the new inspection model
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x |
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Proportion of science personnel possess skills/knowledge related to new science equipment and technology
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x |
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Proportion of inspectors who possess skills and knowledge to apply the new technological advancements:
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x | x |
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Planned vs. actual staff complement | x |
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Agency vs. inspectors' confidence levels in inspector capacity and targets over time | x |
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Indicators | FSP | FSMI | Data collection |
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Ongoing development of laboratory information sharing relative to pre-FSMI period | x | x |
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Progress to date in increasing efficiency of laboratory services and increasing laboratory capabilities | x | x |
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Progress in information exchange between CFIA, industry, and foreign authorities | x | x |
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Implementation of the new food safety inspection model | x | x |
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Progress toward gaining remote access to CFIA networks | x | x |
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IT tools implemented and used by Inspectors | x | x |
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Indicators | FSP | FSMI | Data collection |
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Progress in improving laboratory services and capacity to respond to emergencies | x | x |
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Expected industry use of CFIA services related to food safety | x | x |
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Expected increases pre-clearance decisions | x | x |
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Progress toward a consistent application of the new food safety inspection approach and improved efficiency of food safety inspection | x | x |
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Indicators | FSP | FSMI | Data collection |
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Perceptions of the impact of internal and external factors on sub-initiative success | x |
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Indicators | FSP | FSMI | Data collection |
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Availability, reliability, and usability of performance information | x |
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Use of performance information to support decision-making | x |
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Issue #6: Demonstration of Efficiency and Economy
Indicators | FSP | FSMI | Data collection |
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Costs of Initiative-related outputs | x |
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Indicators | FSP | FSMI | Data collection |
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Planned-to-actual resource use / spending (budget vs. expenditures) for FSMI and explanation of variance | x |
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Indicators | FSP | FSMI | Data collection |
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Anticipated sub-initiative impacts on the efficiency of the FSP | x |
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Planned-to-actual resource use / spending for FSP and explanation of variance | x |
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