The Centre for Civic Engagement
View papersOur purpose
The Centre for Civic Engagement conducts research on topics of public interest
including those relating to governance, law, global affairs, economics, trade, technology, the environment, and culture, and publicly disseminate its research findings through seminars, workshops, courses, and conferences.
What we do
CCE seeks to inform and engage Canadians
Through its work the CCE seeks to inform and engage Canadians from all walks of life in a conversation about the country’s public policy priorities and opportunities all focused on creating the pre-conditions for economic growth, international relevance and individual human flourishing. The CCE is explicitly non-partisan and does not accept funding proposals. For more information on the CCE’s work visit the research page on this website.
Our research
Research papers
The Troubled History of Canadian Economic Nationalism
DownloadThe analysis shows that embracing economic nationalism will only make us poorer. If policymakers are serious about righting Canada’s growth trajectory, then a policy path of economic openness is the correct choice.
12/06/25
Time to Move From Talk to Action on Regulatory Reform
DownloadWe aim to set out some concrete principles and policies for an agenda that expedites the regulatory process while honouring our collective responsibility to respect Indigenous rights and assuring Canadians that high environmental standards will be maintained.
02/06/25
How the Online News Act Has Harmed Journalistic Objectivity
DownloadMy analysis of news coverage of Google’s $100 million deal shows concerns about media coverage have been borne out.
27/05/25
Five Years On: Assessing Canada’s Performance During the COVID-19 Pandemic
DownloadThe following essay aims to contribute to our understanding of Canada’s pandemic experience and our collective response. In particular, it profiles five key statistics telling five key stories from the COVID-19 pandemic, five years on.
20/05/25