QIA Workshop

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Quantitative Impact Assessment (QIA) Workshop (2026)

The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS) has organized a four-day workshop on using QIA methods for program evaluation. Participants will learn the strengths and limitations of QIA methods and how to better leverage data.


Date Time Description Language Link to Agenda and Materials

Session 1 - Fundamentals

January 26 9am-11am (ET) Fundamentals will provide a comprehensive overview of QIA concepts and introduce participants to common approaches to QIA. English with bilingual materials Session 1 - Agenda and Materials [click here]

Session 2 - Cost Benefit Analysis

February 2 9am-11am (ET) Cost Benefit Analysis will provide participants with an introduction to cost benefit analysis for program evaluation. English with bilingual materials Session 2 - Agenda and Materials [click here]

Session 3 - Research Methods I

February 9 9am-11am (ET) Research Methods I will provide an overview of quasi-experimental research design and introduce participants to common QIA techniques. English with bilingual materials Session 3 - Agenda and Materials [click here]

Session 4 - Machine Learning Methods

February 16 9am-11am (ET) Machine Learning Methods offers participants practical guidance for applying machine learning techniques for estimating program impacts. English with bilingual materials Session 4 - Agenda and Materials [click here]

Session 5 - Research Methods II

February 23 9am-11am (ET) Research Methods II will introduce participants to three new QIA techniques for program evaluation and impact analysis. English with bilingual materials Session 5 - Agenda and Materials [click here]

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