Table 1: ICES public engagement strategy evaluation framework.

GOAL: To capture and incorporate the values of Ontarians in ICES activities and research
Activity	Public engagement outcomes	Example outcome metrics and outputs
Public advisory council	Better understanding of the views and perspectives of Ontarians on ICES activities and research.	• # of topics brought to the Public Advisory Council for feedback
	Better integration of public values in the ICES decision-making process.	• # of instances where public feedback shaped an ICES decision
	Greater alignment of ICES activities with public values.	• # of ICES organisation-wide activities that incorporate public perspectives
Resources for research and staff	Increased public engagement resources available for ICES researchers.	• # pubic engagement resources sourced/created
	Increased understanding of public engagement in research and its benefits.	• % increase of researchers using public engagement tools and resources
	Expanded public engagement activities within ICES research projects.	• % increase of researchers doing public engagement in their projects
Communications for a public audience	Better recognition of ICES’ commitment to public engagement.	• # partnership opportunities involving public engagement
	Better public awareness and understanding of ICES and ICES research.	• # communications materials created to explain ICES work to a public audience
	Better public awareness and understanding of ICES commitment to privacy and cybersecurity	• % change in Public Advisory Council and other public members understanding of ICES privacy and cybersecurity procedures
Targeted engagement mechanisms	Increased number of public engagement activities at various levels of the organisation.	• Total # of public engagement activities at all levels
	Increased involvement of the public in the design, delivery and dissemination of ICES research and activities	• # of new public engagement activities in ICES research and activities