Consulting Canadians

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Statistics Canada regularly engages in consultations with Canadians to gauge client satisfaction, seek input on program development and initiatives, and test the usability of its website features.

To obtain feedback from its clients, users and key stakeholders, the Agency uses many consultation methods, including one-on-one discussions, online questionnaires, roundtable discussions, dialogue sessions, consultative committees and focus groups.

Statistics Canada's consultation activities are published online, along with the findings.

Consultation results are also available online from the Canadian government website Consulting With Canadians.

Recently announced consultations

October and November 2012 – 2016 Census of Agriculture
October 2011 to October 2012 – Environmental Statistics Framework
2012/2013 – Statistical Information Service Evaluation (formerly National Contact Centre – Service Evaluation)

Recently announced results

May 2011 to April 2012 – Agriculture Statistics Program Review
May and June 2012 – Accessing Statistics Canada's data and products – What do users need?
October and November 2012 – Website homepage design