The project is managed by four regional partners — the Centre for the Study of Co-operatives and the Community-University Institute for Social Research at the University of Saskatchewan, the Institute of Urban Studies, University of Winnipeg, and the Community Economic and Social Development Unit at Algoma University College. [...] The purpose of these preliminary telephone interviews was to gain an understanding of the alternative services and programs in the region that could benefit CHACI through the creation of partnerships. [...] Table 1 illustrates the breakdown of the participants, the expected number per group, and the actual turnout on the day. [...] R E S E A R C H R E P O R T S E R I E S # 1 0 – 0 4 8 B A S U A L D O /. K A N G A Y I F I N D I N G S Secondary Data Analysis Profile of the Southwest Region of Saskatchewan ON E. O F. T H I S. P R O J E C T ’ S. M A I N. O B J E C T I V E S. was to provide CHACI with estimates of the potential pool of future clients living in the region. [...] According to participants, the PPP does not provide the means to address these issues; on the contrary, it adds stress and responsibilities to the role of the resource teacher, who has to make the case for the student in need.