This article is a list of notable think tanks based in Canada.
+ Think Tanks in Canada (Active)NameFocusBased on the mandate or objectives published on the organization's website, unless otherwise cited.LocationWebsiteEstablishedBased on organization's claim unless otherwise cited.Aristotle Foundation For Public PolicyCivil discourse, education, and public policy in CanadaCanadaaristotlefoundation.org2023Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada)Asia–Canada relationsVancouver, British Columbiawww.asiapacific.ca1984Atlantic Provinces Economic Councilregional economy, business intelligence and recommendationsHalifax, Nova Scotiawww.atlanticeconomiccouncil.ca1954Academic Foundation for Peace & Conflict Studiespeace, human rights, climate change, security in academic sphereOttawa, Ontariopeaceconflict.ca2016Broadbent Instituteprogressive, social democraticOttawa, Ontariowww.broadbentinstitute.ca2011Business Council of Albertasocial and economic prosperityCalgary, Albertawww.businesscouncilab.com2019Business Council of CanadaThe CCCE was originally known as the Business Council on National Issues (BCNI). Its name was changed to the Canadian Council of Chief Executives (CCCE). In January 2016, the CCCE was renamed the Business Council of Canada. According to a January 2016 article, members of the "40-year-old organization" are "CEOs and entrepreneurs of 150 leading Canadian companies" that "employ 1.4 million Canadians, account for more than half the value of the Toronto Stock Exchange, contribute the largest share of federal corporate taxes, and are responsible for most of Canada’s exports, corporate philanthropy, and private-sector investments in research and development."economic and social issuesOttawa, Ontariowww.thebusinesscouncil.ca (formerly www.ceocouncil.ca)The Business Council on National Issues (BCNI) was established in the 1970s. The Business Council on National Issues (BCNI) was established in the 1970s.C. D. Howe Instituteraise living standards by fostering economically sound public policiesToronto, Ontariowww.cdhowe.org1958Canada 2020progressive ideas; move and shape governmentsOttawa, Ontariocanada2020.ca2006Canada West Foundationpolicies that shape the westCalgary, Albertacwf.ca1970Canada's Ecofiscal Commissioncarbon pricingMontreal, Quebececofiscal.ca2014-NovCanadian Centre for Policy Alternativessocial, economic and environmental justiceOttawa, Ontario; Offices across Canadawww.policyalternatives.ca1980Canadian Council on Social Development shaping social and economic policy (e.g. old age security)Kanata, Ontariowww.ccsd.ca1920Canadian Economics Associationadvancement of economic knowledgeMontreal, Quebececonomics.ca1967Canadian Global Affairs Institutedefence, diplomacy, trade, resources and developmentThe School of Public Policy University of Calgary and Ottawa, Ontariowww.cgai.ca2000Canadian Institute for Advanced Researchartificial intelligence to innovation theory, the social determinants of health, and the microbiomeToronto, Ontariowww.cifar.ca1982Canadian International Councildeveloping foreign policy initiatives for leaders around the worldToronto, Ontariothecic.org opencanada.org.(online magazine)1928-01-30Canadian Research Institute for Social Policy (University of New Brunswick)social policyFredericton, New Brunswickwww.unb.ca....1996Canadian Tax Foundationunderstanding and recommendations for the Canadian tax systemToronto, Ontario and Montreal, Quebecwww.ctf.ca1945Cardus InstituteChristian institution strengthening how other institutions work togetherHamilton and Ottawa, Ontariowww.cardus.ca1974-06-10Centre canadien d’étude et coopération internationale (CECI)fighting poverty, exclusion and inequalityMontréal, Quebecwww.ceci.ca blogue-volontaires.ca agirpourregalite.caCentre de recherche en économie de l'Environnement, de l'Agroalimentaire, des Transports et de l'Énergie (Université Laval)environment, energy, agri-food, transport, development of industrialized countries and emerging economiesQuebec, Quebecwww.create.ulaval.caCentre d'études et de recherches internationales (CERIUM)international issues; economy, environment and securityMontreal, Quebecwww.cerium.umontreal.ca2004Centre for International and Defence Policy (Queen's University)military and defenceKingston, Ontariowww.queensu.ca/cidp1975Centre for International Governance Innovationglobal issues at the intersection of technology and international governance; to improve people’s lives everywhereWaterloo, Ontariowww.cigionline.org2001Centre for the Study of Democracy (Queen's University)democratic institutions, diversity (including gender, race, etc.), nationalism, land rights, international politics and democraciesKingston, Ontariowww.queensu.ca/csddCentre interuniversitaire de recherche en analyse des organisations (CIRANO)combining knowledge and decision for the development of social and economic innovationsMontreal, Quebecwww.cirano.qc.ca1993Chaire Raoul-Dandurand en études stratégiques diplomatiquescontemporary political issues; international relationsMontreal, Quebecwww.dandurand.uqam.ca1996Chantier de l'économie socialecollective entrepreneurship in QuebecMontreal, Quebecwww.chantier.qc.ca1999-AprilCitizens for Public Justiceinspired by faith to act for social and environmental justice in Canadian public policyOttawa, Ontariohttps://cpj.ca/1963 (as Christian Action Foundation)Clean Energy CanadaCanadian clean energy and climate policyOffices in British Columbia and Ontariocleanenergycanada.org2010Signal49 Researcheconomic trends, organizational performance and public policy issuesOttawa, Ontario Calgary, Alberta1954The Council of Canadiansclean water, fair trade, green energy, public health care, and a vibrant democracyOffices across Canadawww.canadians.org1985Council of Canadian Academiesevaluate the best available evidence on complex issues where the science may be challenging to understand, contradictory, or difficult to assembleOttawa, Ontariowww.scienceadvice.ca2002Democracy Watchdemocratic reform, government accountability and corporate responsibilityOttawa, Ontariodemocracywatch.ca1993 SeptemberDonald J. Savoie Institutepublic policy and economic developmentMoncton, New Brunswickidjs.ca1983Douglas–Coldwell Foundationpromoting education and research into social democracyOttawa, Ontariowww.douglascoldwelllayton.ca1971Ecology Action Centreenvironmental issuesHalifax, Nova Scotiaecologyaction.ca1971Equal Voiceelecting more women to all levels of political office in CanadaOttawa, Ontarioequalvoice.ca2001Fraser Institutegovernment policies, entrepreneurship, well-being of Canadians and their familiesVancouver, British Columbia; across Canadawww.fraserinstitute.org1974-10-22Frontier Centre for Public Policycurrent affairs and public policyWinnipeg, Manitobawww.fcpp.org1997Global Risk Institutethought leadership in risk management for the financial services sectorToronto, Ontariohttps://globalriskinstitute.org/2011GPI Atlanticcreating a genuine progress index for Nova ScotiaGlen Haven, Nova Scotiawww.gpiatlantic.org1997Institut de recherches et d'informations socio-économiques (IRIS)Public finances, climate and environmental crisis, commodification of education and health, growth of inequalitiesMontreal, Quebeciris-recherche.qc.ca2000Institut du nouveau monde (INM)Increase participation of citizens in democratic lifeMontreal, Quebecwww.inm.qc.ca2004Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS)water, earth and the environment; energy, materials and telecommunications; human, animal and environmental health; and urbanization, culture and society.Quebec City, Quebecwww.inrs.ca1969Citizen First - Institute for Citizen-Centred ServiceDelivery of public sector servicesToronto, Ontariocitizenfirst.ca(formerly www.iccs-isac.org)1997Institute for Governance of Private and Public OrganizationsCorporate governance practicesMontreal, Quebecigopp.org2005Institute for Peace & Diplomacy (IPD)International affairs, defence, peace, securityToronto, Ontariowww.peacediplomacy.orgInstitute for Research on Public PolicyCurrent and emerging policy issues facing Canadians and their governmentsMontreal, Quebecwww.irpp.org1972-04-19Institute of Health EconomicsHealth economics, outcomes, and policy researchEdmonton, Albertawww.ihe.ca1995Institute of Intergovernmental Relations (Queen's University)Federalism and intergovernmental relations in the global environmentKingston, Ontariowww.queensu.ca/iigr/Institute of Parliamentary and Political LawDemocracy and democratic governingOttawa, Ontariowww.parlpol.ca/institute2009-02-26Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC)Excellence in Public administrationToronto, Ontariowww.ipac.ca1967-01-01Institute on GovernanceGovernance in the public sphere both in Canada and internationallyOttawa and Toronto, Ontarioiog.ca1996-01-18International Development Research CentreClimate-resilient food systems; global health; education and science; democratic and inclusive governance; and sustainable inclusive economiesOttawa, Ontario; Offices across the Globewww.idrc.ca1970International Institute for Sustainable DevelopmentInternational policy on sustainable development governanceOffices across regionswww.iisd.org1990Justice Centre for Constitutional FreedomsDefend the constitutional freedoms of Canadians through litigation and educationCalgary, Albertawww.jccf.ca2010-10-04Liu Institute for Global Issues (University of British Columbia)Development, environment, conflict (and post-conflict) and emerging forms of politics.Vancouver, British Columbiawww.grad.ubc.ca1998Macdonald-Laurier InstituteEconomic and public policy issuesOttawa, Ontariowww.macdonaldlaurier.ca2010Mackenzie InstituteDomestic and global securityToronto, Ontariowww.mackenzieinstitute.com1984Monarchist League of CanadaMonarchist advocacy, education, researchOakville, Ontariowww.monarchist.ca1973-02-23Montreal Economic InstituteVoluntary exchange, respect for property rights, entrepreneurship, social mobility and prosperityMontreal, Quebec and Calgary, Alberta, and joint venture in Paris, Francewww.iedm.org1987-JulyMunk School of Global AffairsGlobalizationToronto, Ontariomunkschool.utoronto.ca2000National Citizens CoalitionSmall government, low taxes, anti-union, lobbyist, conservativeToronto, Ontariowww.nationalcitizens.ca1967National Institute on Ageing (Canada)