• Evaluation of the Shelter Enhancement Program.  This evaluation replicated a previous Evaluation of the Shelter Enhancement Program which SPR conducted in 2001-2002. The evaluation had two points of focus:  (1) understanding the physical condition of family violence shelters in relation to the needs of women and children using these shelters in areas such as safety and security, children’s play areas, and access for persons with disabilities; and (2) assessing the overall impact on the infrastructure of Canada's family violence shelter system which encompasses over 500 shelters (for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, 2007-2008);
  
  
• Evaluation of the New Opportunities Fund (NOF).  A project to evaluate this $500 million program which provides research grants to Canadian universities.  Over 3,000 university researchers and administrators (including Vice-Presidents - Research, Deans and Department Heads) were surveyed as part of the evaluation.  An international comparison of similar programs in five countries (US, UK, Australia, Germany and Japan) and the European Union was also conducted (for the Canada Foundation for Innovation, 2006-2007);

• Delphi Study of Emerging Technology Sectors in 2015.  This Delphi study included three rounds of surveys with over 300 technology experts in business, government and academia, to assess the economic potential and feasibility potential for the development of 20 specific technology sectors in Canada (for the National Research Council, 2006-2007);

• Summative Evaluation of the Sector Council Program.  This evaluation assessed the rationale/relevance, success and cost-effectiveness of this program (for Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, 2005-2006);
  
  
• Evaluation of the Community Inclusion Initiative (CII).  An evaluation which assessed the impacts of this initiative in increasing the full participation in all areas of life for Canadians with intellectual disabilities. The evaluation also examined social development and other programs of People First of Canada and the Canadian Association for Community Living (for Social Development Canada, 2005-2006);
  
  
• Environment Canada Client Segmentation Study.  This project required the design and implementation of a web-based survey of Environment Canada (EC) staff in both science and service areas, in order to provide a picture of the major clients for Environment Canada services and their characteristics and expectations for service. A literature and document review, in-depth telephone interviews and collection of client profiles from senior staff of EC branches/units were also conducted as part of the research (for Environment Canada, 2004);
  
  
• Evaluation of the Homeownership Education Training Program (HETP) Pilot.  This evaluation focused on assessing the value-for-money of HETP, in the Auditor General Framework. Assessments involved utilization of CMHC databases on publications users and users of other programs. Web and related surveys assessed impacts of two main information products (HETP seminars and CMHC publications) on the understanding of homebuying. These impacts were assessed in a quasi-experimental design which applied a variety of regression models (for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, 2004);
  
  
• Review of Environment Canada Grants and Contributions Programs.  This review examined several of Environment Canada’s funding programs for the Ontario Region:  EcoAction, the Great Lakes Sustainability Fund (GLSF), the Habitat Stewardship Program (HSP), and the Community Animation Program (CAP).  These programs have a total transfer value of almost $9.5 million per annum. The review involved interviews with program staff, a document review and interviews with selected grants recipients (for Environment Canada, 2002);
  
  
• Evaluation of the Shelter Enhancement Program.  This evaluation involved surveys of shelters, clients of shelters, regional contacts and physical inspections of shelters to assess the impact of this renovation program in such areas as physical building condition, play areas for children, and security systems (for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, 2001-2002);
  
  
• Evaluation of Human Resources Development Canada Information Products.   This project examined the use of the Internet and print media for the distribution to Canadians of information on labour standards, careers, jobs, Employment Insurance, pensions, and children’s issues. A key feature of the project was the application of survey of information intermediaries (persons who refer others to information, such as employment counsellors, income security outreach staff, and school guidance counsellors) to audit the quality of over 300 key HRDC print products and web-sites, and to examine issues of duplication and coordination in the delivery of print and web products (for Human Resources Development Canada, 1999-2002);
  
  
• Evaluation of the Ontario Base Closure Adjustment Program.  This study assessed program logic, indicators and evaluation options for assessment of this program to offset economic impacts of military base closures in 6 Ontario communities, and implemented detailed studies in three communities (Ottawa, North Bay and Toronto) (for Industry Canada, 1998-2000);
  
  
• Strategic Review of Exchange Programs.  This review examined the delivery of Canadian Heritage exchange programs, with a focus on developing a future strategy in response to a Speech from the Throne Commitment. The review involved key informant interviews across the federal government, and focus groups and surveys with exchange providers and participants (particularly youth) in every Province and Territory (for Canadian Heritage, 1997-2000);
  
  
• Study of Federal Labour Standards.  This $120,000 study included surveys in telecommunications, interprovincial trucking, water transportation and related areas under federal jurisdiction. Topics examined included the regulatory program, employment standards, and costs of compliance (for Human Resources Development Canada, 1996-1997);
  
  
• Evaluation of Occupational Health and Occupational Safety.  This $1.1 million study included consultations and surveys in mining, pulp and paper, manufacturing, transportation, health and other sectors (for the Ontario Workplace Health and Safety Agency, 1993-1996);
  
  
• Review of the Export Promotion Program (for Foreign Affairs Canada, 1994); and Fairs and Missions Program (for External Affairs Canada, 1987).  These studies (contract value, $100,000) both examined exporters' experience with Federal export promotion programs, market intelligence, support services and related factors;
  
  
• Canada Housing Survey.  This $800,000 study of non-profit, rent supplement programs, urban native housing and private market housing examined housing conditions for over 2,000 Canadian housing developments (for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, 1993-96);
  
  
• Study of Expenditures of Persons with Disabilities.  This $90,000 study examined incomes and quality of life for individuals with disabilities and made recommendations regarding income policies (for the Ontario Office for Disability Issues, 1991-92);
  
  
• Evaluation of the Canada Pension Plan (Communications Component).  This $90,000 study examined the views of Canadian insurance companies, employers and voluntary groups regarding CPP information and communications (for Program Review and Audit Division, Health and Welfare Canada, 1990);
  
  
• Evaluation of the Native Friendship Centre Program.  This $150,000 study examined issues in organizational development and community relations for Canada's urban Native friendship centres (for the Secretary of State and the National Association of Friendship Centres, 1988); and
  
  
• Evaluation of ICI Canada's Occupational Health Program.  This $30,000 review examined administration and stakeholder views of this program in 10 industrial plants (paint, plastics, explosives, petrochemical products) (for ICI Canada, 1987).
  
  

General Experience:  Dr. Harvey has applied social science research techniques to the study of public policy and societal concerns in many settings.   Since 1968, he has worked in a variety of academic and policy research settings. Teaching:  The University of Alberta, Assistant Professor of Political Science, 1968-1970; University of Western Ontario, Assistant Professor of Political Science, 1970-1973; and Wilfrid Laurier University, Graduate Faculty, Social Policy, 1984.  Public Policy Research: The Manitoba Guaranteed Annual Income Experiment, Deputy Director, 1972-74; and Social Planning Council of Metropolitan Toronto, Director of Research, 1973-1976. Private Consulting: SPR Associates Inc., President and Senior Consultant, 1977 to present.