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ARCHIVED Annual Report 2003-2004
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Issues and Activities For 2004-2005
In carrying out its mandate, the Public Opinion Research Directorate will continue to address significant issues such as:
- working with departments and agencies to standardize POR management across government and to encourage general use of the best practices available;
- helping departments and agencies enhance the quality of the research they undertake;
- ensuring that the knowledge gained through the research investment is shared broadly; and
- offering more training on emerging research techniques.
The Government of Canada spends approximately $3 million a year on syndicated studies but the use of the studies is restricted to the specific subscribers. The Directorate has begun a needs assessment to identify an appropriate, more cost-effective approach to meet the need for syndicated research across departments and agencies.
