Client satisfaction index (CSI)

In 2023, Corporations Canada conducted a Client satisfaction index survey. Clients who had received their Certificate of Incorporation online were invited to participate in a survey to provide feedback on their recent transaction. Responses were based on their experience with the request completion process to obtain a Certificate of Incorporation. This methodology is different from the one used for the 2020 report, when clients were invited to participate in a survey to provide feedback promptly after submitting a request for incorporation. Additionally in 2023, we introduced 4 new questions to assess different facets of the incorporation process, including clarity, client experience, tool utility, and the overall timeliness of issue resolution or inquiry handling when contacting a Corporations Canada representative.

For 2023, 87% of clients were likely to recommend Corporations Canada services to others after a recent federal incorporation.

Why implement a client satisfaction index?

In 2023, Corporations Canada conducted a client satisfaction survey to measure and benchmark the client experience, while identifying areas for continuous improvement. Through research, Corporations Canada identified 10 key client satisfaction drivers. The client satisfaction index acts as a barometer and helps to guide Corporations Canada in optimizing services and products for federally incorporated corporations in the Canadian business landscape.

Client satisfaction index results for 2023

93%
agreed or strongly agreed

Timeliness

I am satisfied with the time it took to receive my federal Certificate of Incorporation.

 

89%
agreed or strongly agreed

Ease

Completing my online federal incorporation was easy to do.

 

87%
agreed or strongly agreed

Clarity

All the steps to complete the online incorporation process were clear.

 

89%
agreed or strongly agreed

Experience

My recent online federal incorporation experience met my service expectations.

 

91%
agreed or strongly agreed

Tools

The Corporations Canada tools that I used were useful to complete my federal incorporation.

 

82%
agreed or strongly agreed

Timeliness with interaction

The Corporations Canada representative resolved my issue or inquiry in a timely manner.

 

92%
agreed or strongly agreed

Fairness

The Corporations Canada representative treated me fairly during our interaction.

 

83%
agreed or strongly agreed

Knowledge

The Corporations Canada representative was able to answer my questions or direct me to the appropriate person.

 

69%
agreed or strongly agreed

Extra mile

The Corporations Canada representative went the extra mile to help me resolve my issue.

 

84%
agreed or strongly agreed

Outcome

Overall, the Corporations Canada representative gave me what I needed to complete my online incorporation.

 

Benefits of having a satisfaction index

Tracking client satisfaction

Attribute a numerical value to client satisfaction to measure experience

Tracking progress and improvements

Measure client satisfaction index response to services and/or products offered to clients

Prioritize investments to benefit Canadians

Maintain alignment of service offerings with client needs

Client-centric design

Ensure alignment of existing service and new service design with client vision

Launch

Use client satisfaction index as a barometer at launch of new services

 

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