Policy institutes study a wide range public policy issues and topics; publish position papers; conduct conferences on public policy topics; etc. Their web sites are often good sources of information and opinion on public issues.Some policy institutes are nonpartisan, particularly if they are associated with universities, but most have a particular point of view. Institutes in this category cover the full range of the political spectrum.
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Fraser Institute
An independent public policy organization which focuses on the role competitive markets play in providing for the economic and social well-being of all Canadians. The Institute provides competitive market solutions for public policy problems.
Atlantic Institute for Market Studies
An independent economic and social policy think tank, focusing to the Atlantic Canada and its four constituent provinces. Lists institute information, publications, events, search, contacts and links.
Frontier Centre for Public Policy
An independent, non-profit think tank founded to undertake research and education in support of economic growth and social outcomes which will enhance the quality of life.
Montreal Economic Institute
An independent, non-profit, non-partisan research and educational institute initiating relevant and original solutions in the public policy debates of Quebec, by focusing in particular on the importance of wealth creation.
Centre for the Study of Civic Renewal (CSCR)
A non-profit organization dedicated to promoting research and informed public debate on what constitutes, and how to create, a good society.
The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
Independent, non-profit research organization, to promote research on economic and social policy issues from a progressive point of view.
The Centre for Social Justice
Progressive think-tank that campaigns to narrow gap between rich and poor and reduce corporate domination. Advocates for greater equality and democracy.
Parkland Institute
Studies political, economic, social, and cultural issues facing Albertans and Canadians, using the perspective of political economy.
Tommy Douglas Research Institute
An independent non-profit Canadian economic and social research and educational organization. Aims to redirect public attention to the respective role of both the large business sector and governments in providing for the well-being of Canadians.
Canada West Foundation
Aims at bringing Western perspectives to Canadian policy debates.
Canadian Foundation for the Americas (FOCAL)
FOCAL is an independent, non-governmental organization dedicated to deepening and strengthening Canada's relations with countries in Latin America and the Caribbean through policy discussion and analysis.
C.D. Howe Institute
Canadian economic and social policy think tank.
Centre for Cultural Renewal
Focuses on the connections between public policy, culture, moral discourse and religious belief.
St. Lawrence Institute
A Canadian policy institute devoted to the advancement and dissemination of knowledge and information. Its philosophical outlook is based on respect for individual liberty, the value of ideas, the rule of law and free enterprise.
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Policy Institutes. Politics and Policy. Course Descriptions. M.A. ... Programs " Politics & Economics " Politics and Policy " Policy Institutes ... POLICY ...[2008/11/08]
Politics and Policy
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Policy Institutes. Politics and Policy. Course Descriptions. M.A. Programs. Ph.D. Programs ... Policy Institutes. SPE Dean Search. SPE Newsletter. Staff ...[2008/11/06]
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Politics /Policy Institutes / Economic and Social Policy Institutes ... DEPARTMENT OF POLITICS AND POLICY : MA PROGRAMS. No Description available ...[2008/11/06]
Progressive Policy Institute
URL : www.ppionline.org
Works to fashion a public policy for the 21st century by adapting America's progressive tradition of individual liberty, equal opportunity, and civic obligation ...[2008/11/23]
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The Center for American Politics and Public Policy (University of Washington) ... Eagleton Institute of Politics (Rutgers ... Institute for Policy Innovation ...[2007/06/01]
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think tank n. A group or an institution organized for intensive research and solving of problems, especially ... Institutes. ... and the Politics of Ideas. ...[2008/11/21]
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... Institute on Politics and Society - Non-partisan public policy organisation ... Policy Institute - Conducts independent research in economic policy, law, ...[2008/11/10]
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... New School, the World Policy Institute (WPI) is a research and education policy center that seeks innovative ... Eagleton Institute of Politics. European ...[2008/10/15]
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