The Treasury Board of Canada's Evaluation Policy requires departments to prepare a strategically focussed evaluation plan, founded on an assessment of risk, departmental priorities, and the priorities of the government. This guide provides advice to departments in developing and implementing a risk-based departmental evaluation plan. It provides guidance on getting started, with a focus on purpose, who to involve, and timing; suggests 2 approaches to risk-based evaluation planning; discusses issues related to the use or implementation of the plan; and outlines Treasury Board Secretariat review criteria.