Research

For more than 50 years, the IRPP has produced rigorous, in-depth research on Canada’s toughest policy challenges. Our team works to bring together the worlds of research and public policy, with the goal of providing evidence, analysis and advice that supports sound decision-making and improves the lives of Canadians.

Featured Research

Building a Package of Compromise Solutions for EI Reform

Ricardo Chejfec and Rachel Samson

There is no one set of solutions to address the challenges of EI modernization and financing reform that will satisfy everyone. Those who want to avoid increasing premiums will need to accept compromise solutions that limit increases and provide greater premium stability. Those who want to return to the generous EI system that was in […]

Ongoing Research Programs

Building new foundations for economic growth

Julian Karaguesian

Empowering Canada’s workforce

Natalia Mishagina

Toward a more equitable Canada

Shaimaa Yassin

Archived Programs

PRIORITY INITIATIVES

Basic Income and a Just Society: Policy Choices for Canada’s Social Safety Net

Towards Employment Insurance Reform

Rachel Samson

Spotlight on Long-Term Care

RESEARCH TEAM

Rachel Samson is a policy research executive with 23 years of experience providing evidence-based policy advice. Rachel spent 15 years as an economist and executive with the federal government, working at Finance Canada, Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, the Privy Council Office, the Treasury Board Secretariat, and the Canadian Environmental[...]

Research Advisors

Media Contact

To arrange an interview with a member of the IRPP research team, please contact:

Cléa Desjardins
Communications Director
514-245-2139 • cdesjardins@irpp.org

SUBMIT A RESEARCH PROPOSAL

If you have questions about publishing with the IRPP, please contact:

Rachel Samson
Vice-President, Research
514-985-2461 ext. 347 • rsamson@irpp.org