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Canada’s platform for bold policies and better leaders.


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Our name means ‘raised platform.’

A dais (day-es) is a place that illuminates the people on it.
And it reminds us that real change only happens when we lift new voices and ideas.

Latest

We’re excited to partner with Rogers on their new Screen Break program, which brings together youth programming, research and partnership, product controls and tools for parents, and education from professional athlete role models to help young people balance screen time.
Heads Up is a Canada-wide campaign to reclaim focus, learning and real connection by going phone free at school, from bell to bell. With less distraction, students are free to think, join in, work together and thrive.
This report examines how artificial intelligence could reshape Canada’s public sector workforce. It measures exposure and complementarity to AI across federal, provincial, and municipal occupations, identifies roles most likely to be assisted or replaced, and outlines strategies for responsible adoption …
The Responsible AI Adoption for Social Impact (RAISE) pilot program is a national initiative to help nonprofit organizations across Canada adopt artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly and effectively.

What we work on

Tackling the biggest challenges facing Canada.

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Innovation and Tech

Growing a more inclusive economy and lasting prosperity through innovation, while harnessing technology responsibly.

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Education and Skills

Ensuring that our education and training systems are equitably preparing Canadians to thrive in a changing world.

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Democracy and Trust

Better equipping a broader set of leaders to advance positive policy change and rebuild trust in public institutions.

All public purpose institutions must address both reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and the existential threat of climate change. For us, these cross-cutting topics influence everything we do.


What we do

Bold ideas + deliberate action = impact.

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Policy and research

Lead in-depth, applied policy research and analysis that informs and inspires action on the most urgent challenges facing Canada.


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Leadership development

Equip leaders, and aspiring leaders, with the knowledge and skills they need to make positive change in their organizations, institutions and communities.


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Community-building and convening

Connect people to thousands of others who are working together to build a more inclusive, innovative and prosperous Canada.