• Survey of Housing Information Needs Among Prospective Immigrants (Newcomers) to Canada.  This survey assessed the housing information needs of prospective immigrants (newcomers) to Canada. Telephone, web and mail surveys were conducted of more than 300 prospective immigrants from China, India and the Philippines.  Comparisons were drawn to the situation of recent immigrants and Canadians generally and the way in which access to housing information affects housing choices as regards homebuying and rental accommodation (for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, 2007-2008);

• International Survey of Innovation Programs.  This review included telephone interviews with over 100 international leaders at the senior management level who were involved in innovation program throughout the U.S., UK, European Union (including Germany), Australia and Japan to assess best practices in the funding of innovation and university research (for the Canada Foundation forInnovation, 2005-2007);

• International Review of Skills Development Programs.  This project included a literature review and interviews with over 50 program managers and experts in human resources and skills development in the United Kingdom, the US, Australia and the European Union. The project was aided by an international panel of experts, led by Dr. Aldo Guena, of the University of Sussex(for Human Resources and Development Canada, 2005-2006);

• International Performance for the RCMP.  This project collected baseline data for the RCMP's performance measurement within a balanced scorecard framework.  The project included a number of surveys, including over 100 international policing partners (policing agencies in the US, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Pacific Rim (for the RCMP, 2003-2004);

• Evaluation of Think Canada, A Project on Canada's Image in Japan.  This evaluation examined targetted efforts to develop a Canadian brand in Japan, particularly in the new economy, in electronics and related areas.  The project involved assessment of a festival of some 150 trade, culture and political events (for Foreign Affairs and International Trade, 2001);

• Evaluation of Canada's Participation in EXPO 2000 in Hannover, Germany.  This evaluation examined broad trade, tourism and international image impacts of this $42 million project. The research included interviews with participants, a document review, a site visit, and surveys of VIPs from more than 20 countries who visited the Canadian Pavilion, as well as a survey of Canadian Trade Officers across Europe (for Canadian Heritage, 2000-2001);

• International Review of Labour Standards and Family Life.  This project applied a document review and telephone interviews to examine ways in which Canada, the US and OECD countries regulate conditions of work and their relation to the quality of life, in particular, family-work balance. The study examined standards in the US, United Kingdom, France, New Zealand, Sweden and Australia (for Human Resources Development Canada, 1997-2000);

• International Comparison of Disability Pension Plans.  A document review and telephone interviews were conducted with international experts to examine benefits, eligibility use and cost experiences of disability pension plans in Canada (Canada Pension Plan and Quebec Pension Plan), the United States, United Kingdom, France, New Zealand, Germany, Sweden and Australia (for Human Resources Development Canada, 1996);

• Review of the Fairs and Missions Program.  This major survey of some 800 Canadian exporters examined the impact of federal strategic and financial support to firms for attendance at international trade fairs and missions. A supporting component was a survey of international trade representatives (for Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, 1994); and

• Study of Homeownership Programs and Policies in Six Countries.  This study reviewed literature and included interviews with experts and policy-makers in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France and Australia. The study examined homeownership programs to identify policy options and alternatives (for the Ontario Ministry of Housing, 1989).

SPR's work in international studies is aided by the expertise of senior consultants such as Dr. Philip Rosson (International Business), and Dr. Michael Sinclair (International Development). SPR also regularly applies the expertise of consultants from world-renowned universities, such as Dr. Aldo Guena (University of Sussex).