Meanwhile, Canadian businesses provide feedback and company information to enrich the site. Glowing customer testimonials confirm Strategis' value as a time-saving business tool. In fact, Strategis has been so successful, it has attracted the attention of several foreign governments looking for guidance in developing their own Web-based client information services. It is a national instrument for Canadian entrepreneurs to do business both nationally and abroad. Strategis is now used around the world by foreign businesses, Canadian trade commissions and potential foreign investors in Canada.
Free information is readily available by sector, user type and services.
The site has an advanced search engine that provides access to a comprehensive index of topics. Some 18,000 users stay up to date on new developments on Strategis through a electronic newsletter called Headlines, which is e-mailed to them every week. Constant innovation ensures that Strategis keeps pace with changes, developments and standards on the Internet. Site design and information architecture are continually improved. The federal government regularly seeks advice from users and independent consultants to ensure the highest standard of service delivery.