Harry Cummings and Associates is an evaluation and planning consulting firm based in Guelph, Ontario. Since its inception in 1997, HCA has conducted over 150 plans, program evaluations, and research reports across Canada and internationally. HCA has experience working with a variety of clients including all levels of government, community organizations, non-profit agencies, and the private sector. The Mission of HCA is to provide the best services combined with the best research and advice in planning and evaluation to clients. HCA fulfills the mission by: • Maximizing client ownership of the research process and results; • Recognizing the perspectives of all groups involved in the research and planning process; • Using the most appropriate/effective combination of methods; • Maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards. HCA specializes in: • Monitoring and Evaluation; • Strategic Planning; • Results Based Management; • Professional Development and Training.