Appendix A: Performance Measurement and Evaluation Template 
The completed PMEP Template should be no longer than 12 pages. The regulatory organization should send two signed copies of the final PMEP to the Secretariat’s Regulatory Affairs Sector. Regulatory Affairs will then sign the two PMEPs and return one copy to the regulatory organization.
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION PLAN	

Name of regulatory organization:

Name of regulatory proposal:
	DATE	
1	Description and Overview of the Regulatory Proposal	

Issue
Describe the issue(s).

What is the issue the regulatory proposal aims to address?
What evidence exists to show that there is a issue?
Why is the issue important?

Objectives
In concrete terms, what are the objectives of the regulatory proposal? 

How will the regulatory proposal achieve the objectives for solving or mitigating the issue?

Description
A description of the regulatory proposal.

Who are the target audiences (i.e., regulated individuals or organizations) of the proposed regulation? What anticipated behavioural changes in the target audience need to be addressed (e.g., awareness, understanding, capacity, compliance)? 

Who are the intended beneficiaries of the proposed regulation (e.g., Canadians, business, or governments)? 

Describe how the proposed regulation fits into the bigger picture (i.e., contributes to government priorities, the department’s strategic outcomes, other overarching initiatives). Identify if and how the regulatory activities cut across multiple regulatory organizations. Finally, indicate how the information will be used to improve the performance of the regulatory activities.
	
2	Logic Model	

Provide a brief narrative description of the logic model developed for the regulatory proposal and attach a separate graphic depicting the logic model. 
	
3	Indicators	

Describe the indicators through which changes in outputs and outcomes of the regulatory proposal will be measured. The highly meaningful indicators should be the primary focus, followed by any secondary indicators.

	
4	Measurement and Reporting	

Describe the indicator data sources, baseline measurement approach, targets, measurement and data collection frequencies, and responsibilities for data collection. Describe how and when the information will be summarized, reported, and used to improve the performance of the regulatory activities. Describe how the indicators for the regulatory activity can be rolled up into indicators that support the PMF.  

Using this table* in the PMEP Template will facilitate the update of the PMF; however, it could be expanded to define other elements beyond what is required to update the PMF.
Strategic Outcome / Expected Result / Output	
Performance Indicator	
Data Source	
Frequency of Data Collection	
Target	
Date to Achieve Target	

	

	

	

	

*Note that this table is to be used in the PMF.	

5	Evaluation Strategy	

Outline the time frame and responsibilities for developing the evaluation framework and for completing the evaluation. Regulatory organizations have the flexibility to determine the evaluation’s approach and level of effort in accordance with the impact of the regulatory activities as identified in the Triage Statement. The evaluation of the regulatory activities should be referenced in the annual departmental evaluation plan. 
	
6	Linkage to the Program Activity Architecture	

Briefly describe where the regulatory activities are situated in the PAA. If they do not yet figure in the PAA, indicate when it will be updated with the new regulatory activities. 
	
7	Secretariat Regulatory Affairs Sector Review	

I have reviewed this PMEP and concur that it meets the requirements of the Cabinet Directive for Streamlining Regulation. 

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Name (print)                                      Signature                                         Date  
Regulatory Affairs Sector
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
	
8	Assistant Deputy Minister (or equivalent) Sign-off 	

I concur that this PMEP has met the following criteria:

•	The scope and detail of the PMEP are commensurate with the impact of the regulatory proposal;
•	The PMEP’s content is accurate and reflects the design, implementation, and evaluation of the regulatory activities;
•	There is commitment to monitor, evaluate, and report on the performance of the regulatory activities, including implementation of the PMEP, through the use of progress information to support decision making and the conduct of periodic evaluation exercises;
•	Accountabilities for delivery, collection, and timely reporting of performance information and evaluation activities are clear;
•	Resources are sufficient to implement this PMEP; and
•	The Head of Evaluation has reviewed this PMEP and agrees that it effectively supports the conduct of an eventual evaluation. 

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Name (print)                                      Signature                                         Date  
Assistant Deputy Minister
	
9	Departmental Contact 	

Name of Contact:

Title:

Department/Agency, Directorate:

Mailing Address:  

Telephone:

Fax:

Email: