The Policy Insights Forum (PIF) is a nonpartisan Canadian non-governmental organization. The PIF helps improve public policy and decision-making through independent research, analysis, and engagement. The PIF is committed to facilitating meaningful public discourse on strategic horizon issues of importance to Canada and the world.
We work with scholars and leaders who wish to share their in-depth research, nonpartisan policy analysis, and original perspectives on strategic policy matters. In addition to our forum, we issue publications, organize roundtable discussions and other sponsored events in Canada and abroad.
We provide independent and in-depth policy research and analysis. Our research provides decision makers with strategic fact-based support in a variety of areas to assist government bodies, private sector organizations and other stakeholder groups improve policy decision-making.
Contact our research teamOur Selection Committee meets several times per year and recommends candidates to the PIF Fellowship Program. Successful candidates are then invited to participate in publications, guest speakers, or attend other special events. The PIF confers the title of Fellow to each of our nominated candidates to appreciate their contribution to public policy discourse.
Our Fellows and Researchers are distinguished Canadian leaders in academia, industry and government who have been brought together to provide research, policy recommendations, and analysis on a full range of public policy issues, including defence, national security, technology, and the economy.