Tends to be focused on a specific issue, sector or region. Targeted group consultation. National or regional in scope. The Law Commission prepares a background paper, which is circulated widely to a large number of groups and individuals. A questionnaire is circulated widely to a large number of groups and individuals.
Interested participants complete the questionnaire.
The Law Commission sets up a discussion on a specific question or issue. The Law Commission outlines background information on the topic and asks some key questions. Any interested group or individual with access to the Internet can contribute their thoughts and ideas. The Law Commission hires a national polling company to obtain a broad sampling of public opinion on certain issues. The use of controlled scientific measures to obtain opinion and information from a wide spectrum of the Canadian public would best be used when other methods are neither achievable, nor adequately representative, or when a larger sampling of opinion within a controlled environment is sought.