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2018-19 Policy Reports

Indigenous Innovation Report

This report explores Indigenous Innovation across Ontario and beyond using Infrastructure Canada's "Smart Cities Challenge" as the focal point. Out of the 20 selected finalists, 7 reflected Indigenous Innovation encompassing innovation in education, health and nutrition, housing and community building. Innovation finalists span 6 provinces including British Columbia, Manitoba, Quebec, Nunavut, Ontario and North West Territories.

Analysts: Hiba Siddiqui
Managing Directors: Niha Shahzad and Harrish Thirukumaran
Support Provided by: The Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, Policy Ready

April 2019

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Future of Automation Report

For better or for worse, automation is likely to cause significant labour displacement in Canada. Policymakers, consequently, are in search of innovative ways that displaced workers across the country can easily trained for jobs of the future. This report focuses the conversation about automation to Ontario’s many different regions. In it, we find the following:

Analysts: Joseph Sorestad & Samantha Nguyen
Managing Directors: Niha Shahzad
Support Provided by: The Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade

April 2019

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Big Data & Behavioural Insights Case Study

Big Data has become a tool to inform effective polic-making based on individual preferences and behavioural evidence. However, there are concerns regarding data collection and privacy concerns. The following report outlines 3 global case studies that have used Big Data and Behavioural insights to inform diverse policy areas, including urban planning, public safety, & healthcare.

Analysts: David Wood & Marcia Filigiano
Managing Directors: Niha Shahzad
Support Provided by: The Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade

April 2019

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Design Thinking Case Study Report

This case study examines the emergence of design thinking as an innovative strategy within the policy and governance space. Denmark's MindLab's design thinking process for a new and easy tax filing system has a surprising result. Ontario's Policy Innovation Hub & Anti-Racism Directorate to reduce racism against youth resulted in new opportunities for improvement. Have a look at the Byte-sized summaries.

Analysts: Tom Piekarski & Monica Trott
Managing Directors: Harrish Thirukumaran & Niha Shahzad
Support and Funding Provided by: The Policy Ready Initiative

March 2019

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