The goal is that this survey will be similar to that run in Alberta, but will cover all of Canada. The exact methods of distribution and encouraging participation will be determined after the results from Survey #1 and Survey #2 have been analysed and have been applied to the Canada-wide survey.

This information should give anyone interested in the field of CAM manual therapies a clearer picture of the complex and myriad ways that these services are provided, and an understanding of the population that uses them. That information will be invaluable to developing effective research and health policy.