A more accurate reporting system would provide information on the operation efficiency and effectiveness of the Clearinghouse. This is an important factor in the event that the Clearinghouse is considered for transfer to First Nations. Accurate records of distribution would also enable an evaluation of areas of health concerns within First Nations and Inuit communities at any given time. The Clearinghouse materials are presently housed in two unlocked rooms which are readily accessible to any person working or visiting the 20 th floor. Locks should be installed on both Clearinghouse rooms with two copies made - one for the Clearinghouse clerk and one to be kept with the Administrative Officer.
Accommodation needs The materials distributed include videos and printed information.
The current location and space for storage is inadequate. It lacks square footage, and should be in closer proximity to the clerk's office. It is difficult to maintain sufficient quantities of all pertinent materials and videos to allow for timely distribution. It is also recommended that this space be a locked area. Database changes to correspond to user needs The database originated in 1998 and many changes have been made to-date as the requirements for statistics have changed.