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Opinion: Beyond regulatory timelines: the missing pieces in Canada’s major project reform
Success depends on integrated, region-based planning, strengthening multi-level co-operation, and embedding early Indigenous engagement and consultation throughout decision-making and approval processes.
Future of our shared continent the focus of New North America Summit
New North America Initiative hosts the inaugural conference focusing on next generation leadership and collaborative visioning for the Canada-U.S. relationship in Calgary.
Bringing Data, Policy and Frontline Experience Together to Address Homelessness
As homelessness continues to challenge communities across Canada, the delegates at a conference to address the issue say effective and enduring solutions must be rooted in data and research.
Mapping the Future of Continental Trade: NNAI and Brookings Launch CUSMA/USMCA and Reciprocal Trade Agreement Scenarios Modelling Project
The New North America Initiative is partnering with Brookings Institution to produce rigorous qualitative and quantitative scenario analyses for CUSMA/USMCA negotiations.
Charting Our Course
Annual Report 2025
2025 was a year of transition and achievement for the School of Public Policy.
Charting Our Course was chosen as the theme for this annual report to reflect the need to adapt in a fast-changing world while also establishing a path forward for the School. Learn more about our accomplishments and activities in 2025.
Recent Publications
MacKenna Jardine, Jen Zwicker, Rita Wilkins, Ron Kneebone
Social Policy Trends: Food Bank Use by AISH Recipients
Alberta’s Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program provides income support to those with disabilities…
Ron Kneebone
Measuring Trends and Cycles in Homeless Shelter Stays
Using data on homeless shelter use in Calgary, Alberta, this paper demonstrates how the Hodrick-Prescott filter can be used to understand patterns in homeless shelter use...
Myles Leslie
Health Policy Trends: Team-based Primary Care
Canada’s social contract when it comes to healthcare reads something like: If you’re sick, the government will ensure you see a doctor...
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From taxation and interprovincial trade to economic productivity, our experts develop policy options that support economic growth and national prosperity. We work with governments, business, academics and other organizations to research and generate practical solutions to Canada’s generational economic challenges.
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