Research and Publications

Business First 2022

Our seventh iteration of this study focuses the ongoing COVID-19 situation and the resulting challenges faced by Canadian businesses. Bilingual PDF

Citizens First 2020

A comprehensive look at how clients view government services with emphasis on providing actionable data. (PDF Download)

Business First 2019

​Business First 2019 is the latest study in the research series, previously entitled Taking Care of Business, that examines Canadian businesses' perceptions of government services. (PDF Download)

Public sector organizations are increasingly adopting an “outside-in” perspective when delivering service to the public rather than being internally focused. Governments across Canada are making a difference by embracing a “citizen-centred” approach to service delivery experience.

You can improve the service delivery experience of your public sector organization by paying attention to the interests and opinions of citizens. This approach is instrumental in defining expectations, setting priorities, and establishing service standards.