Press Releases
Mowat Centre and Ontario Chamber of Commerce Release New Economic Vision for Ontario
on January 26th 2012
A new, ambitious and transformative plan for strenthening Ontario's fiscal position.
Mowat Releases Censored Equalization Report
on January 26th 2012
Federal report obtained by the Mowat Centre through an Access to Information request in 2010.
New Shifting Gears research report released: Fiscal Sustainability and the Future of Public Services
on November 23rd 2011
New research from the Mowat Shifting Gears series of papers.
Release of Mowat Centre Employment Insurance (EI) Task Force Report and Recommendations
on November 14th 2011
Making It Work: The Mowat Centre Releases its EI Task Force Final Report and Recommendations
New University of Toronto Healthcare Research: A Transformative Blueprint for Reduced Costs, Improved Access and Quality
on October 31st 2011
New research on health care spending recommends transformative changes for fiscal sustainability and improved quality of care.
Mowat Centre Proposes Frameworkfor National Transit Strategy
on October 24th 2011
New Mowat research on the need for a comprehensive federal strategy for public transit.
Mowat Centre Study Provides Vision for a New Economic Era in Great Lakes Region
on October 20th 2011
A Mowat paper makes the case that greater cross-border collaboration is critical to the region’s continued prosperity and sustainability.
New Mowat Centre Research Maps Out Original Proposal to Restore Rep-By-Pop in Canada
on October 17th 2011
Mowat research suggests compromise legislation to restore rep-by-pop in Canada.
New Research Proposes Radical Changes to Innovation Policy
on October 14th 2011
New Mowat research makes the case for a fundamental re-ordering of how innovation and research and development (R&D) are funded in Canada
University of Toronto, Brookings Institution, to Co-Host Cross-Border Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Region Summit Focus on Defining an Economic and Environmental Agenda for the Region
on June 16th 2011
News release in advance of the June 2011 Great Lakes St. Lawrence Region Summit
New Research Finds that Canada’s EI System is an International Oddity: Treats workers differently based on region of residence
on April 20th 2011
A new study commissioned by the Mowat Centre in the School of Public Policy & Governance at the University of Toronto has found that Canada is an international exception because it relies on where one lives to calculate Employment Insurance benefits.
The New Economics of the NHL: Why Canada Can Support 12 Teams
on April 11th 2011
New Mowat research demonstrates that Canada can support 12 NHL teams – double the current number of franchises.
New Mowat Research on Strengthening the Non-Profit Sector in Canada
on March 11th 2011
The Mowat Centre recommends new processes for federal-provincial regulations on non-profits.
Mowat Centre EI Task Force Aims to Fix Broken EI System
on January 18th 2011
Mowat Centre EI Task Force Meeting in Toronto For Final Consultations.
New U of T study Analyses Governments’ Strategies to Balance Their Budgets-Canadian Governments in Better Shape Than Most, But Action Is Still Required
on December 9th 2010
New Mowat Study-"Shifting Gears: Paths to Fiscal Sustainability".
New Study Demonstrates Need to Raise Retirement Age: European-Style Pension Protests Avoidable With Gradual Implementation of Changes.dable with gradual implementation of changes.
on November 16th 2010
New Mowat research on raising the pension age in Canada.
Canada's Federal-Provincial Transfers "Barely Pass" According to a New Mowat Centre "Report Card"
on November 10th 2010
New Mowat research on federal-provincial transfers.
New Mowat Research Proposes Reforms to Improve Government Service Delivery and Save Money
on October 14th 2010
New Mowat research recommends ways for government to save money and improve service delivery.
New Mowat Centre Research Finds EI has not Performed Well for Ontario and Parts of Western Canada During Recent Recession
on September 8th 2010
Research reveals that regional differences in coverage were significant.
Region Trumps Reason: Federal Government Opts for "Virtual" National Securities Regulator
on July 14th 2010
New Mowat Centre research on the federal government's plans for a national securities regulator.
New Mowat Centre Research Lays out Recommendations for Canada's Regional Economic Development Agencies
on June 30th 2010
The Mowat Centre has released new research on regional economic development agencies.
New Mowat Research on Federal Provincial Cooperation on Immigrant Settlement Services
on May 28th 2010
Mowat Researchers Focus on Immigration Settlement Issues Leading Up to New COIA Negotiations.
New Mowat Studies Document Canadian Violations of Rep-By-Pop
on March 23rd 2010
Two studies released today provide new evidence regarding significant deviations from accepted norms.
Mowat Centre Launches Task Force on Employment Insurance
on March 17th 2010
Year-long Task Force to issue final report in fall 2011.
New Mowat Centre Research Note
on February 23rd 2010
The New Ontario: The Shifting Attitude of Ontarians Toward the Federation.
Mowat Centre's Official Launch: An Important Time for Ontario
on January 27th 2010
Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty welcomes guests to the official launch of the Mowat Centre.
New Ontario-Focused Public Policy Research Centre Opens at the University of Toronto
on January 25th 2010
The Mowat Centre for Policy Innovation, housed at the School of Public Policy and Governance at the University of Toronto, is officially launching on January 25, 2010.
School of Public Policy and Governance appoints founding Director of the Mowat Centre for Policy Innovation
on May 7th 2009
New Centre will Link Research, Public Engagement and Government Policy with a Focus on Ontario's Interests.
Public Policy Research From An Ontario Perspective
on August 7th 2008
McGuinty Government and University of Toronto Launch New Research Institute.
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Analysis and Opinion
Innovation key to Ontario's prosperity
Len Crispino & Matthew Mendelsohn
The 20th century was a good one for Ontario. Its prosperity was founded on a strong manufacturing base,... Read More
Employment Insurance for modern times
Mary Davis
Last year turned out to be a disappointing year for employment growth in Canada. The year was also indicative... Read More
Federal health role is about more than money
Will Falk
Jim Flaherty’s surprise health announcement last month was clear, principled and financially generous:... Read More
