Sociology: Think Tanks and Research Centres

"The CCPA is an independent, non-partisan research institute concerned with issues of social and economic justice."

"The Centre for the Study of Living Standards is a non-profit, national, independent organization that seeks to contribute to a better understanding of trends in and determinants of productivity, living standards and economic and social well-being through research."

"The Fraser Institute is an independent non-partisan research and educational organization based in Canada."

"The IRPP seeks to improve public policy in Canada by generating research, providing insight and sparking debate on current and emerging policy issues facing Canadians and their governments. "

"Founded in 1986 in Toronto, the Mackenzie Institute is an independent non-profit organization concerned with issues related to political instability and organized violence. This includes such matters as terrorism, political extremism, warfare and organized crime. "

"The North-South Institute provides research and analysis on foreign policy and international development issues for policy-makers, educators, business, the media and the general public."

Those at the PPF "believe that good government, robust public policy and strong democratic institutions depend on the contributions of all sectors of society."
"Non-partisan, non-governmental and independent."

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