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Research & Consulting · Canada & International

Evidence
that moves
people.

Watson & Company Research Inc. turns complex questions into clear, actionable intelligence — for organizations, institutions, and communities ready to make decisions that last.

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Years of Research
Over 15 years of applied research, program management, and community-driven inquiry.
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Revenue Represented
National programs with measurable economic outcomes.
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Jobs Created
Research-informed program delivery driving real employment impact.
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Business Owners Engaged
Entrepreneurs reached through programs, studies, and partnerships.
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Longitudinal Research
Multi-year studies tracking patterns and outcomes over time.
Trusted By & In Partnership With
Open Path Centre for Research and Innovation
Black Equity Integration Initiative
BEBC — Certified for Black-Owned Businesses
Book Dash
Sisters in Solidarity
House of Nine Sorority
Fondation Canadienne des Femmes — Canadian Women's Foundation
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
University Health Network
University of Toronto
Tropicana Community Services
Employment and Social Development Canada
Open Path Centre
Black Equity Integration Initiative
BEBC Certified
Book Dash
Sisters in Solidarity
House of Nine Sorority
Canadian Women's Foundation
ISED Canada
UHN
University of Toronto
Tropicana Community Services
ESDC Canada
Capabilities

We solve problems
before you
name them.

Your instinct that something isn't working — or that an opportunity is slipping — is usually right. We bring the rigour to confirm it, explain it, and build the path forward.

Most In-Demand Service
Grant-Funded Research
& Program Management
"We have funding — but we need someone to manage the research, reporting, and compliance so we don't lose it."
If you've received a grant and need embedded research and program management expertise, this is where we start. We design and execute your research activities, manage deliverables on your funder's timeline, produce compliant reports, and ensure your program generates the evidence needed for renewal. Experienced with ISED, ESDC, and foundation-funded initiatives.
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Not Sure What You Need?
Select your situation — we'll identify the right capability for you.
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"We have data — but no story."
Research & Data Analysis
Quantitative and qualitative research with intersectional frameworks, big data pipelines, and findings presented with clarity decision-makers can act on.
From $2,500 · Scope-dependent
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"Our program works — we can't prove it."
Program Development & Evaluation
Design or audit programs with measurable outcomes built in. Logic models, performance frameworks, and funder-ready reporting that holds up to scrutiny.
From $3,500 · Retainer options available
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"We're designing for a community we don't understand."
Community & Market Research
Surveys, focus groups, ethnographic fieldwork. We reach underrepresented populations with culturally grounded methodology that produces trusted results.
From $2,000 · Contact for scope
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"I need a keynote that's credible, not just compelling."
Public Speaking & Presentations
Conference keynotes, panel facilitation, and workshop delivery grounded in peer-reviewed research and 15+ years of lived expertise. We move audiences with evidence.
From $1,500 · Inquire for events
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"We need a publishable document, not a summary."
Reports & Strategic Documents
White papers, sector analyses, annual impact reports, and government submissions written for decision-makers and funders who read critically.
From $1,800 · Document type dependent
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"We need embedded strategic guidance."
Strategic Consulting
Advisory for organizations navigating complexity — equity integration, organizational learning, research capacity building, and program strategy at scale.
Contact for Quote · Scope-based

Consulting Tiers

Project-based work quoted separately. All tiers include written deliverables.

Foundation
$750
per session
  • 2-hour strategy session
  • Research question framing
  • Written summary & recommendations
  • 2-week email follow-up
Book Session
Most Requested
Growth
$2,200
per month · 8hrs retained
  • Monthly retainer
  • Ongoing research & analysis
  • Report drafts & revisions
  • Stakeholder presentation prep
  • 48-hour priority response
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Enterprise
Custom
scoped engagement
  • Full team access
  • Multi-phase research design
  • National program management
  • Documentary / media deliverables
  • International scope welcome
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Proven Impact

Research that
moved the needle.

National Program · Active
Avro Arrow Elevate Business Program
National Program Manager overseeing $10M in revenues, program development, and multi-stakeholder coordination. A research-informed entrepreneurship initiative with measurable economic outcomes.
$10MRevenue
195Jobs
90Entrepreneurs
4-Year Longitudinal · Active
Black Equity Integration Initiative
A 4-year longitudinal study examining how work integration social enterprises impact Black participants — socioeconomic integration, health & wellbeing, and cultural navigation. 25 social purpose organizations. 500 Black professionals.
25Organizations
500Professionals
4 YrStudy
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Research Lead · 3-Year Study · Canada-Wide
House of Nine Sorority Study
A 3-year Canada-wide research engagement producing trend reports on Black women in business, culminating in an intergenerational investment readiness study comparing Millennial and Gen X cohorts.
3Years
2Generations
Canada-Wide Scope
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Partnerships

We don't
work in silos.

Our partnerships span federal government, universities, community organizations, and international NGOs — giving every engagement access to a wider network of expertise and reach.

Open Path Centre for Research & Innovation
Strategic Partner
Together we produce event and community impact reporting focused on Black and underserved youth — generating evidence that shapes programming, funding, and policy across Canada. Most recent collaboration: Data to Power: Youth Innovation Challenge Impact Report.
Black Equity Integration Initiative
Research Partnership · Active Study
A 4-year longitudinal research collaboration examining how work integration social enterprises impact Black Canadians across socioeconomic, health, and cultural dimensions. Visit blackequitystudy.com for involvement opportunities.
University of Toronto · OISE
Academic Collaborators
Research collaborations with Dr. Njoki Wane (Social Justice Education) and Dr. Linda Iwenofu (Applied Psychology & Human Development) — bringing peer-reviewed intersectional research frameworks and clinical expertise to our community-based projects.
Federal Partners: ISED & ESDC
Funding Partners
Watson & Company Research Inc. has supported and managed federally funded programs under Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and Employment and Social Development Canada — navigating compliance, reporting, and outcomes documentation.
Featured Work

Knowledge
made
visible.

This storytelling visual accompanies the House of Nine Sorority research report — Closing the Gap Between Generations: Pathways to Equitable Business Funding. Rigorous findings made accessible to the communities they serve.

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Public Knowledge

Research
made public.

House of Nine Sorority · 3-Year Canada-Wide Study
Closing the Gap Between Generations: Pathways to Equitable Business Funding
A comparative study examining the funding cycle of Black women in business across Millennial and Generation X cohorts — identifying systemic patterns shaping access to capital, investment readiness, and generational wealth across Canada.
Investment Readiness Intergenerational Black Women in Business Canada-Wide
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Open Path Centre · 2024
Data to Power: Youth Innovation Challenge — Impact Report
Community impact documentation from the Data to Power: Youth Innovation Challenge — capturing participant outcomes, event reach, and measurable effect of data literacy programming on Black and underserved youth across Canada.
Youth Community Impact Data Literacy Innovation
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Active Studies

Ongoing research.
Not yet public.

4-Year Longitudinal · Active
Black Equity Integration Initiative (BEII)
A 4-year longitudinal study examining work integration social enterprises across three dimensions: Employment & income, Health & wellbeing, and Cultural & social navigation. Spanning 25 social purpose organizations and 500 Black professionals. Findings are not yet public — involvement opportunities available at the study site.
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Documentary Research · Active
Beyond Barriers Documentary
An active documentary research project exploring barriers faced by Black and racialized Canadians within social and institutional structures. This study is currently in production — findings cannot be shared at this time. Visit the BEII site or contact us to learn more.
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The Firm

Small team.
Senior
expertise.

Every engagement is led by senior researchers — not handed off. We operate as a focused, high-trust consultancy, expanding through vetted collaborators when a project demands it. Quality over scale, always.

Chelsia Watson — Founder and Lead Data Scientist
BSc · BHS · MSc Medical Science
Chelsia Watson
Founder · Lead Data Scientist & Research Project Manager
15+ years of applied research experience. Expertise in intersectional study design, big data analytics, and national program management — including $10M in federally funded initiatives and multi-year longitudinal research across Canada.
Kera Hinds-James — Data Analyst
BSc · BEd · OCT Certified Teacher
Kera Hinds-James
Data Analyst
An inquiry-driven analyst bridging data science and equity-centred education. Kera's interdisciplinary perspective makes complex findings accessible and actionable across diverse industries and community contexts.
Open Position
Research Associate
Joining Soon
We're selectively growing the team. We hire for rigour, curiosity, and genuine commitment to community impact. See open roles below.
University Collaborator · OISE / U of T
Dr. Njoki Wane
Professor, Dept. of Social Justice Education
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto
Dr. Wane's work focuses on decolonizing knowledge, equity in education, and community empowerment. She contributes expertise in intersectional research frameworks and ethical approaches to community-based inquiry.
University Collaborator · OISE / U of T
Dr. Linda Iwenofu
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Applied Psychology & Human Development
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto
A clinical child and adolescent psychologist whose research examines how racial discrimination, immigration, and trauma shape young people's wellbeing. She brings both clinical and research acumen to community-facing projects.
Partnerships Consultant
Stella Igweamaka
BSc · MBA (University of Lagos)
Research & Partnerships Consultant
Stella brings expertise in market research, community advocacy, and business development. She supports Watson & Company's partnership building, focus groups, survey dissemination, and stakeholder outreach — ensuring our insights reach the communities and industries that need them most.

Open Positions

Roles become available as engagements grow.

Research Associate
Full-Time · Remote · Canada
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Data Analyst
Contract · Remote · Canada
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Community Research Coordinator
Contract · Hybrid · Ontario
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Let's Talk

Bring us your
hardest
question.

We work with organizations, institutions, government bodies, and community groups — locally, nationally, and internationally. All project scales and consulting needs are welcome.

Email
info@wcoresearch.com
Based In
Canada · Working Internationally
What to Expect

We respond to every serious inquiry within 48 hours. Initial consultations are an opportunity to understand your needs — no obligation, no pressure.