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ARCHIVED Annual Report 2002-2003
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Overview of Public Opinion Research in 2002-2003 in the Government of Canada
| Department/Agency | Thousands of Dollars | Number of Projects |
|---|---|---|
| Health Canada | 4,270 | 81 |
| Communication Canada | 3,176 | 75 |
| Human Resources Development Canada | 2,120 | 60 |
| Natural Resources Canada | 1,586 | 28 |
| Industry Canada | 1,584 | 42 |
| Canadian Heritage | 1,124 | 30 |
| Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada | 870 | 16 |
| Canada Customs and Revenue Agency | 868 | 17 |
| Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat | 738 | 15 |
| Environment Canada | 710 | 20 |
Health Canada led all federal departments and agencies in public opinion research, accounting for about 18 percent of the Government of Canada's public opinion research expenditures. Much of its activity related to the Tobacco Control Strategy. Six departments each spent more than $1 million on public opinion research, representing more than 58 percent of the total Government of Canada investment.
Highlights of the research undertaken by the 10 largest users of public opinion research appear in Section 5.
