Funding Systems For Consumer Participation In Consultation Processes

Organization

Consumers’ Association of Canada (CAC)

Published

2003

Summary

The report examines the funding for consumer organizations participation in consultation processes. The research found a number of shortcomings to the existing model of consultation and funding support in Canada: lack of application of best practice in consultation exercises; lack of resources and inconsistencies in the way support was given; and lack of peer support for consumer representatives, among others. A number of recommendations are provided.

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OCA Funded Research
This research received funding support through the Office of Consumer Affairs' Contributions Program.

Contact information

Address
Consumers’ Association of Canada 
436 Gilmour Street, 3rd Floor 
Ottawa, Ontario  K2P 0R8
Email
info@consumer.ca
Website
http://www.consumer.ca
Telephone
(613) 238-2533
Fax
(613) 238-2538

Source: Consumer Policy Research Database

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