With the assistance of CEIC in the form of a $5,000.00 grant, the Regina Branch of CCLOW hired a researcher and co-ordinated the project.

Methodology

1. A questionnaire* was designed and distributed to all Provincial Ministers of Education, Directors General of CEIC from across Canada; and CEIC Women's Co-ordinators. (A total of 33 questionnaires were distributed).
   
   
2. Interviews were conducted with representatives of the same group by Provincial CCLOW Directors based on the questionnaire. (The Director General of Training, Training Branch CEIC Ottawa responded for all the CEIC participants).

Timeliness, the realities of a volunteer organization and the distribution of the questionnaire in the provinces to Ministers of Education only tended to delimit the scope of the project. However, difficulties aside, CCLOW found the exercise to be useful and valid. The conclusions that emerged from the research support the concerns identified earlier by CCLOW.

CONCLUSIONS OF STUDY

It is evident from the co-operation given to CCLOW that, at the policy- making level of CEIC, there are a number of people who sincerely believe in working toward a more equitable status for women within the labor force. But despite all the social measures and commitment at policy- making levels, the figures clearly tell us that more men and fewer women are taking advantage of training opportunities. Women are not taking up the seats reserved for them in non-traditional training courses.

*See Appendix B.