Canadian Policy Research Networks is a non-profit, charitable policy think tank based in Ottawa with a voluntary board of directors. Our products are available free on this Web site.

What CPRN Does

* CPRN creates high quality research that guides decision-makers as they craft social and economic policy.

* CPRN enriches its research by bringing together Canadians from all walks of life including citizens, NGOs, universities, voluntary...
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What CPRN Does

* CPRN creates high quality research that guides decision-makers as they craft social and economic policy.

* CPRN enriches its research by bringing together Canadians from all walks of life including citizens, NGOs, universities, voluntary organizations, unions, business and government to discover solutions for improving economic performance and quality of life

* CPRN provides a neutral space where decision-makers, stakeholders and the public can feel comfortable sharing different perspectives and advancing new ideas

* CPRN is an independent organization; our research is evidence-based, not ideologically-driven

* CPRN's respected research is widely disseminated free on the Internet and is provided as a public good in the interest of fostering dialogue and debate (1.95 million visitors to our Web site and 1.9 million downloads of material in 2006).

* CPRN relies on diverse funding sources to ensure independence.
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CPRN's mission is to create knowledge and lead public dialogue and debate on social and economic issues important to the well-being of all Canadians. Our goal is to help make Canada a more just, prosperous and caring society.