CES – Ontario is pleased to announce that the chapter’s Annual General Meeting will be held online on June 17, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Why Attend the AGM?
The AGM is a great opportunity to:
– Learn more about recent chapter activities;
– Elect new board members and approve any bylaw changes;
– Participate in the annual Learning Event.
Event Agenda:
- 11:00 PM – 12:00 PM: AGM presentation, including progress on our strategic goals and upcoming chapter events
- 12:00 PM – 1:00PM: Learning Event: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility in Artificial Intelligence from Jane Whynot
We will distribute the Annual General Meeting package, including a full agenda, Annual Report, and audited financial statements, to all CES members and event attendees prior to the event.
About the Learning Event:
IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility) in Artificial Intelligence
The potential of AI to drive progress is significant, however, the current landscape often reflects deep-seated biases and inequities that can perpetuate discrimination. Without a concerted effort to prioritize diversity and inclusion, AI systems may inadvertently reinforce existing societal disparities, ultimately leading to mistrust and harm. Recognizing these challenges is essential for fostering meaningful change and ensuring that AI serves as a tool for equity rather than a source of division. This presentation discusses the historical context from an IDEA perspective, pinpoints where biases/discrimination can be disrupted by evaluators, and provides examples of what evaluators can do.
About the Speaker:
Jane Whynot, MEd, PhD is a Partner at Goss Gilroy Management Consultants Inc (GGI), Jane has almost 30 years of experience in evaluation and performance measurement. Jane conducts work in all sectors, from employment to small business, from science to culture. Jane has a Masters of Assessment and Evaluation (University of Melbourne) and a Doctorate in Philosophy exploring how GBA Plus is integrated in the federal government evaluation function (University of Ottawa). She is an associate editor at the Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation and holds adjunct status at Carleton University. Jane is committed to lifelong learning, is a seasoned keynote and routinely presents at international evaluation conferences including AEA, CES, and PPX symposia. She has designed and delivered training on evaluation, performance measurement, GBA Plus, the integration of GBA Plus in evaluation, and qualitative methods in evaluation over her career.
Ongoing through 2025: The CES Board is looking for new directors!
Join the CES Board!
Board of Director Positions: To apply for a Board position, you must be a member of CES Ontario in good standing. We welcome new and current members who identify as Black, Indigenous, Afro-Indigenous, and People of Colour, graduate students, and new practitioners/emerging evaluators to apply.
Directors contribute 10 – 20 hours of volunteer work per month, and we cover their membership fees. Contact us if financial or other barriers prevent you from becoming a member. Position descriptions are available upon request. If you are interested in finding out more about the experience of being a Board Member, current directors are more than happy to schedule a call.
Submit your nomination form, current resume and personal statement (max. 750 words) to nominations@evaluationontario.ca by June 12, 2025.