Canada’s ability to transport goods efficiently to domestic and international markets is increasingly hindered by aging infrastructure, regulatory delays, and trade disruptions. These challenges are exacerbated by recent U.S. tariffs and a lack of long-term investment planning, which collectively constrain trade and dampen national productivity growth. Join business and public policy leaders in Vancouver on Monday, […]

The School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary, in partnership with the Government of Alberta’s Department of Finance, invites you to a special roundtable on Monday, June 16, 2025.   This event marks the culmination of a three-year research partnership focused on identifying and evaluating strategic opportunities to strengthen Alberta’s financial sector. Over the […]

Watch the Session  Plans and Prospects for the G7 2025 Kananaskis Summit World leaders return to Kananaskis Country for the first time since 2002 for a G7 Summit in June amid more uncertainty about the state of world economically, politically and ecologically than at any time in the organization’s 50-year history. In advance of […]

Canada’s Productivity Initiative will gather experts from across the country to explore multiple aspects of our nation’s economic growth and productivity. Taking place on June 5, 2025, the session in Halifax will be hosted by the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy, in collaboration with the Halifax Partnership, and located at the Halifax Convention Centre. […]

The School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary, in partnership with the Government of Alberta’s Department of Finance, invites you to a special roundtable luncheon on Friday, May 30, 2025 in Toronto. This event marks the culmination of a three-year research partnership focused on identifying and evaluating strategic opportunities to strengthen Alberta’s financial sector. […]

Calgary Homeless Foundation and the School of Public Policy invite you to the 8th Annual Data That Makes a Difference. This two-day national conference brings together data professionals, service delivery partners, and researchers to exchange insights and learnings about the data-driven innovations that are transforming the homeless-serving system of care. Join us for the 8th […]

Watch the Webinar  Navigating the Digital Revolution in Agriculture The digital revolution is reshaping agriculture, but what actually drives the adoption of new technologies in Canada’s farming sector? Beyond the latest tools, how do behavioural, socio-economic and policy factors influence farmers’ decisions? Join experts from The Simpson Centre for Food and Agricultural Policy on […]

Watch the Session  Canada’s Productivity Initiative – Ottawa About the Session Canada’s Productivity Initiative will gather experts from across the country to explore multiple aspects of our nation’s economic growth and productivity. Taking place on February 27, 2025, the session in Ottawa will be hosted by the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy and […]

Watch the Webinar  Behind the Label: Unveiling Agricultural Myths and Realities What myths and realities shape public perceptions of the Canadian Agriculture and Agri-food sectors? How do they ripple through the industry and beyond? Join us for the third installment of the Simpson Centre’s ‘Behind the Label’ Public Education webinar series. This webinar will […]

Watch the Webinar  Behind The Label: Unpacking Sustainable Beef, Crops and the ESG Lens What do sustainable food labels tell us about the practices behind our food production? Are these labels fostering environmentally conscious decisions or simply adding costs to consumers and producers? Join our panel discussion as we explore sustainable beef and crop […]

Canada’s Productivity Summit will gather experts from across the country to explore multiple aspects of our nation’s economic growth and productivity. Taking place on October 16-17, 2024, the summit will be hosted by the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy and take place at the BMO Centre in Calgary, Alberta. Why Attend? Productivity is […]

Watch the Webinar  Canadian Climate Policy Inventory: Understanding the Complexities of Canadian Climate Policy Tracking Canada’s numerous climate policies is a complex task. To help navigate the  policies, commitments and investments from all orders of government, this webinar will introduce the Canadian Climate Policy Inventory — a searchable and interactive database developed by the Canadian Climate Policy Partnership (C2P2). C2P2 […]

Watch the Webinar  Behind the Label: Inside Organic Food Production What do organic food labels say about the production of our food? Are these products really better? And if so, in what way? Or are we creating niche markets that encourage the consumption of higher-priced products we don’t need? Join our panel discussion to […]

News media plays an undeniably important role in culture, society, and democracy. Canada is one of the most highly concentrated media markets globally, with vertically integrated firms controlling more than 55% of the market. While Canadian policymakers and journalists have long lamented the steady decline of Canadian news media, the resulting policy decisions have tended […]

Watch the Webinar  Croptech Connect: Agtech Innovations for Canada Canada’s agricultural industry is embracing digital advancements, driven by innovation and technology. In this webinar, we’ll explore the latest agtech innovations in Canada’s crop sector. From artificial intelligence and machine learning to robotics and sensor technology, our expert speakers will showcase groundbreaking research and emerging […]

Watch the Webinar  Food Cost Dynamics: Insights into Fruits and Wheat Event description: Ever wonder what factors affect the availability and pricing of our food? From the impact of weather and climate patterns to the influence of government policies and subsidies, there are multiple factors at play that impact the financial sustainability of farms […]

This year’s theme is Upstream Solutions. This two-day national conference highlights discussions amongst researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to determine how to get more from our data, both collectively and individually. Presenters will highlight innovative practices in data utilization, analysis and dissemination, and show how data is being utilized to drive impact in the homeless-serving sector. […]

Watch the Webinar  Food Cost Dynamics: Insights Into Red Meats, Grains and Oilseeds What are the fundamentals of food production costs and their impact on both farmers and consumers? Join us for an insightful webinar delving into the cost of production for the food we enjoy at our tables. Producers face unique challenges for […]

Foreign interference poses one of the greatest threats to elections in democratic societies around the globe. Foreign interference activities from state and non-state actors target democratic processes in pursuit of their strategic objectives (i.e., political, economic, and geopolitical). Democracies have struggled to respond to such challenges. China and Russia, for example, have noticeably elevated and […]