NOTICE OF CERTIFICATION AND SETTLEMENT APPROVAL IN THE MATTER OF LINERBOARD/CORRUGATED MATERIAL CLASS ACTION LITIGATION click here Complete copies of the Agreements, court approval materials, court orders, Distribution Protocol, Opt Out Form and Claim Form are available on Ontario Class Counsel’s website at www.classaction.ca. AVIS D’AUTORISATION D’UN RECOURS COLLECTIF ET D’APPROBATION D’UNE TRANSACTION DANS L’AFFAIRE DU ECOURS COLLECTIF AYANT TRAIT AU CARTON ONDULÉ click here Une copie complète des transactions, jugements, protocoles de distribution, formulaires d’exclusion et formulaires de réclamation sont disponibles sur le site des procureurs ontariens du Groupe à www.classaction.ca. British Columbia's Liquor Distribution System "Does it work for consumers?" click here				Re: Review of Sampling Methodology for CAC Automobile Insurance Survey 13 October 2004 Bruce Cran Consumer’s Association of Canada P.O. Box 18112 Delta BC V4M 2M3 Dear Mr. Cran: Thank-you for the opportunity to review the sampling methodology for this study. Having reviewed the quota-sampling scheme used for this study, I am satisfied on the following points: The quota-sampling scheme used to select driver profiles is an excellent method of ensuring that the sample reflects the correct gender/age/claims history composition, and cannot be further improved, given the available data and the structure of the study. The probability proportional to size methodology used to select postal codes is a well-established method that is well suited to the structure of this study. The profile selection and postal code selection methodologies were performed correctly. The study method – comparing fixed profiles across provinces – provides a fairer comparison than using actual provincial statistics. Further, the quota-sampling and postal code selection methodologies used are very appropriate for this type of study. Any remaining bias is a result of limitations on available data (e.g. Canada-wide claims histories not being available), which cannot be further reduced without more data. I am comfortable advising that the study proceed using this methodology. I’ve attached my formal report and a copy of my curriculum vitae. If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Carl James Schwarz, P.Stat. Statistical Consulting Service Simon Fraser University cschwarz@stat.sfu.ca