Canada 2020 released a new report on a policy agenda for rural and smaller communities across the country, after a one year project of research and convening to learn from local and global experience led by Canada 2020 senior fellow Matthew Mendelsohn. “The two transformations taking place across societies – towards net-zero and digital – will be at the … Read more
Canada 2020 executive chair Anna Gainey announced that UN Special Envoy for Climate Change and Finance Mark Carney (a former Bank of Canada governor) is the chair of Canada 2020’s new Advisory Board. The full release is available online.
The 2020 Network, is a new podcast channel produced at Canada 2020 in Ottawa. The 2020 Network serves up new shows each week that showcase the ideas and people shifting and shaping the political conversation in Canada. “Canadians love podcasts – especially ones that feature insightful conversation about big ideas,” said Alex Paterson, Director of … Read more
Canada 2020 has released volume one of its new report, Towards an Inclusive, Innovative Canada – a part of the Canada 2020 Innovation Project. The report provides inspiration for the government’s innovation agenda, with 10 big ideas for how to improve Canada’s innovation performance. “We know that to be competitive, Canada must innovate more — or risk being … Read more
Canada 2020 and the Center for American Progress will host two special events with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) during his first state visit to the United States, March 9-11, 2016. “Canada 2020 is thrilled to host Prime Minister Trudeau for these two fantastic events during the State Visit,” said Tom Pitfield, Canada 2020’s co-founder and president. “We … Read more
Canada 2020 and the Center for American Progress will host a series of special events in March with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) during his first state visit to the United States. Canada 2020’s president and co-founder, Tom Pitfield, issued a statement: “Canada 2020 is thrilled to host Prime Minister Trudeau during his state … Read more
Canada 2020 announced five new additions to its advisory board, expanding the ranks to include new diverse and global perspectives. “We are so thrilled to welcome five new members of our advisory board,” said Tim Barber, co-founder of Canada 2020. “With their guidance, Canada 2020 will adopt a more global outlook, engaging with networks of progressive policy thinkers … Read more
For the second year running, Canada 2020 has been named one of the leading think-tanks to watch globally by the University of Pennsylvania’s Global Go To Think Tank Index. Canada 2020 has also been named one of the Top 30 Think Tanks for the Canada and Mexico region. The report is the culmination of a year’s worth … Read more
Canada 2020 co-founder Tim Barber welcomed Don Lenihan as the think-tank’s new senior associate on policy and engagement. Lenihan is the author of Rescuing Policy: The Case for Public Engagement, and has over 25 years of experience as a project leader, writer, speaker, senior government advisor, trainer and facilitator. The full release is available online. Call 613-793-8234.
Canada 2020 welcomes Robert Asselin as its vice-president of policy and research. Asselin will shape the organization’s growing research agenda, providing insight into the major policy issues facing Canada and the federal government. He is a former policy advisor to Cabinet, former speechwriter to the prime minister, and most recently was associate director of the University of Ottawa’s Graduate … Read more
