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Canadian Policy Research Networks

Canadian Policy Research Networks (CPRN) Réseaux canadiens de recherche en politiques publiques (RCRPP)

Organization Type:
Other
Year initiated: 
1994
Objectives/focus/mandate/mission: 

To create knowledge and lead public dialogue and debate on social and economic issues important to the well-being of all Canadians. CPRN’s goal is to help make Canada a more just, prosperous and caring society.

Affiliates/partners/other disciplines: 

Funding from federal and provincial governments, foundations, corporations, unions and private individuals.

Language: 
Bilingual website
Areas of specialization: 

Several areas of research including Housing, Environment and Cities and Communities

Housing Internships: An innovative housing research and training programme for young housing scholars. Co-sponsored by Social Housing Services Corporation and other partner agencies

CEO/President: 

Sharon Manson Singer

Researchers and their fields of research: 

 

Research Associates/Fellows who write in the field of Cities and Communities: Michael Buzzelli, J Mark Goldenberg , Neil Bradford

Other researchers/interns: J. David Hulchanski, Gérard Divay, Anne-Marie Séguin, Merrill Cooper, Joël Thibert, Michel Molgat Sereacki, Jeff May, Sally Turner, Nathalie Pierre, Leonore Evans, Allison Jones, Mary Pitt, Abigail Friendly, Alexandra Moskalyk and David Wachsmuth.

Fields of research: social housing practice, social housing policy with respect to governments’ roles, rural development, affordable rental housing, building strong communities, demographic trends, public policy in neighborhoods, urban sprawl, urban revitalization, child friendly cities, urban/rural linkages, creative cities, sustainable communities, immigration and social inclusion, Aboriginal communities

 

Contact information

Street address: 
Michael Buzzelli, Director, Housing and Environment, Canadian Policy Research Networks
151 Slater Street #Suite 214
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5H3

Mailing address: 
Michael Buzzelli, Director, Housing and Environment, Canadian Policy Research Networks
151 Slater Street #Suite 214
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5H3

Main phone number: 
(613) 567-7500
Main fax number: 
(613) 567-7640

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