What we do
Research and policy development
Our approach is rigourous, collaborative, and practical. We work with clients to develop actionable policy proposals that get buy-in with governments and stakeholders and deliver real-world results.
Research reports
Thought leadership
Briefing notes
Jurisdictional scans
Budget/consultation/committee submissions
Policy development workshops
Advocacy advice
Your policy thinking needs to reach the right people. That can be peers and allies, media, and government decision makers. We help you plan and execute your approach. We aren’t lobbyists — we think organizations are their own best advocates. We want to help you make an impact
Stakeholder and government leadership mapping
Advocacy plans
One-pagers for decision makers
Op-eds and communications support
Media plans
Capacity building
Organizations have more impact when they’re confident and capable of leading the public policy discussion. We help you invest in medium- and long-term success by developing the tools, skills, and plans to become a leading voice on public policy.
Public policy strategy development
Board training
Public policy executive education
Policy goals and measures of success
some of our work
Most of our work helps clients behind the scenes.
But in some cases our work - especially research reports - is public facing. Here is a sample of some of our research and writing client work.
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Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence
Giving Care: An approach to a better caregiving landscape in Canada
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Canadian Standards Association
An examination of emerging privacy challenges associated with intelligent buildings.
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Toronto Region Board of Trade
Fast Forward: Sector Strategies for Accelerating Toronto Region's Recovery
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Yellowknife Women's Society
Recommendations to improve the relationship between unhoused Indigenous women and the RCMP in Yellowknife
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Century Initiative
After the shocks : Preventing long-term labour market scarring for youth
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Canada2020
Discussion Paper: Policies to support sustainable, inclusive, and digital economic development in rural communities in Canada
