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As Canada embarks on an ambitious series of nation-building projects, the role of industrial policy has never been more important. Strengthening Canada’s energy system, developing its resources, and diversifying its trade are all key elements in delivering a more prosperous future for Canadians. The right approach can help secure economic sovereignty and achieve climate competitiveness, but without a coordinated strategy behind those efforts, we run the risk of undertaking projects that add up to less than the sum of their parts.  

The Centre for Industrial Policy (CIP) exists to help create an integrated vision of our future economy, and to develop practical policies to make that vision a reality. Chaired by David Wolfe, professor emeritus at the University of Toronto, the CIP brings researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders together with the country’s best analytical talent to provide an unbiased assessment of Canada’s industrial policy: where it’s working, and how it can be improved. 

The decisions we make today will determine Canada’s global standing in the decades to come. By connecting systems-level strategy with high-quality information and rigorous analysis, we’re working to ensure Canada’s leaders are ready for the challenge.