Progressive research and policy analysis
The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) produces research necessary for policymakers, activists, and everyday Canadians to make informed decisions.
We have a National Office in Ottawa, and provincial offices in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Nova Scotia.
National Office
The CCPA’s National Office was established in 1980. Located in Ottawa, it coordinates the CCPA’s national research agenda.
- Telephone: 613-563-1341
- Toll-free: 1-844-563-1341
British Columbia
Established in 1997, the CCPA’s BC Office investigates key challenges facing our province through independent research, analysis and expertise.
- Telephone: 604-801-5121
Manitoba
Established in 1997, the Manitoba Office investigates key challenges facing our province through quality, peer-reviewed, research, analysis and expertise.
- Telephone: 204-927-3200
Ontario
The CCPA’s Ontario Office specializes in provincial and municipal issues. We deliver original, independent, peer-reviewed, non-partisan research.
Nova Scotia
The CCPA Nova Scotia office opened in 1999. We propose policy alternatives to achieve an environmentally sustainable, economically and socially just province.
- Telephone: 902-943-1513
Saskatchewan
The CCPA Saskatchewan office was established in 2002 to help Saskatchewan address pressing social and economic issues affecting our province.
- Telephone: 306-924-3372
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The CCPA is Canada’s leading progressive policy research institute. Donors provide core funding for our work. We provide tax receipts.
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