Circular diagram illustrating the eight steps involved in Canada’s National Knowledge Assessment process, with engagement at the centre of the process. The assessment process begins with the launch where subject-matter experts meet to discuss the draft scope and goals of the assessment. Next, the planning phase and development of report outlines takes place, followed by the building of author teams representing a range of expertise and regions of Canada. The author teams then hold workshops to gather, analyze and assess existing information and data, and draft the assessment reports. The concluding steps of the National Knowledge Assessment include the expert review of drafts to ensure accuracy and completeness before the content is finalized and then released. The final step is to reflect on the lessons learned during this round of the assessment process.
