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Applied Public Policy Research

INFORMED By Ontario's Reality

Economic Transformation

One Economic Market or a Collection of Jealous Rivals? Ensuring the Effectiveness of Securities Reform in Canada

July 13, 2010

This Mowat Centre Note examines the options for organizing the Canadian Securities Regulator. It finds that it is in all Canadians’ interest to have a head office located in Toronto.

Toward a Transformative Agenda for FedDev Ontario

June 29, 2010

Neil Bradford and David Wolfe present a strategic vision for FedDev Ontario, offering concrete recommendations concerning how FedDev can best support Ontario’s economic transformation, and how Canadian regional economic development should function.

Regional Economic Development Agencies in Canada: Lessons for Southern Ontario

June 29, 2010

In this new study, Neil Bradford draws lessons from past and current regional economic development policy in Canada and identifies specific recommendations for FedDev Ontario on how it can best leverage innovation and growth in southern Ontario.

From Entanglement to Alignment: A Review of International Practice in Regional Economic Development

June 29, 2010

This new study by David Wolfe identifies emerging international best practice in regional economic development and draws lessons for FedDev Ontario and for Canada's approach to economic development and innovation.

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Analysis and Opinion