When we produce a report, we gather information usually from government departments and agencies. When we receive a request, for example, we try to clarify the request as much as possible, if it's not already clear. We determine, based on internal discussions and the questions that are submitted to us, the type of information we will need. Then we proceed to discuss with government departments and institutions whether they have that information and what form it's in before sending the information request, so that we can send an appropriately worded information request to the department. Then I proceed with sending a letter to the minister with a copy to the deputy minister or deputy head, and we usually give them a few weeks to respond.
Once we get that information, we analyze it to ensure that it is usable, and from there on we proceed with the analysis and the drafting of the report.