Focal Research Consultants Limited located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada is a full service independent market and social research firm that has been providing research services and support to commercial, public and private sector clients since 1990.  Focal has recognized expertise in research design, methodology, and analysis.  The principals and associates at Focal Research have published numerous peer-reviewed articles and papers and consult locally, nationally, and internationally for private companies, government, regulatory, public health, and social agencies.