Table 1 Comparison of research ethics boards included in the study with those excluded and non‐responders by geographic location (province).
| Province | Responded to survey | Did not respond to survey or (did not meet inclusion criteria*) |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta | 2 | 1 (2) |
| British Columbia | 2 | 1 (1) |
| Manitoba | 3 | 1 (0) |
| New Brunswick | 1 | 0 (0) |
| Newfoundland | 1 | 0 (0) |
| Nova Scotia | 3 | 3 (1) |
| Ontario | 10 | 6 (5) |
| Prince Edward Island | 0 | 1 (0) |
| Quebec | 0 | 1 (3) |
| Saskatchewan | 0 | 2 (0) |
| Total | 22 | 28 |
*Inclusion criteria: members of Canadian Association of Research Ethics Boards belonging to a verifiable English speaking university based research ethics board.