Who We Are and What We Do

The Public Opinion Research Directorate (PORD) of Public Works and Government Services Canada's Integrated Services Branch, coordinates the conduct of Public Opinion Research (POR) for the Government of Canada. PORD provides services to client departments through its two units, Public Opinion Research Advisory Services and Public Opinion Research Knowledge and Practices.

Get Started with PORD

• Contracted Public Opinion Research: POR studies conducted through the use of a contractor.
• Non-Contracted Public Opinion Research: POR studies conducted by a department or agency with internal resources, or studies undertaken by another federal department or agency.
• Want to know about the latest news in POR and attend PORD events and workshops for free? PORD offers a variety of ways to keep you informed!
  • POR Currents newsletter
  • PORD Events
  • Resources and Publications
  • PORD on GCpedia

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