Innovation and Tech
Growing a more inclusive economy and lasting prosperity through innovation, while harnessing technology responsibly.
Canada’s platform for bold policies and better leaders.
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.
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Canadians are reporting higher exposure to online hate and misinformation which continues to further corrode our democracy and shared citizenship—more Canadians support government intervention to mitigate these harms.
Canada has reached a historic hinge point in its economic growth strategy. Reliance on exports to the U.S. market as the key driver of investment and development is no longer sufficient. Even if a negotiated…
A Statement from our Founding Executive Director, Karim Bardeesy, as he departs the Dais, and sets out on a new chapter as an elected Member of Parliament in Canada.
Screen Break is the first Canada-wide program to support students, parents, educators, and policymakers in navigating a new, necessary reality: phone-free classrooms.
What we work on
Tackling the biggest challenges facing Canada.
Education and Skills
Ensuring that our education and training systems are equitably preparing Canadians to thrive in a changing world.
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.
Policy and research
Lead in-depth, applied policy research and analysis that informs and inspires action on the most urgent challenges facing Canada.
Leadership development
Equip leaders, and aspiring leaders, with the knowledge and skills they need to make positive change in their organizations, institutions and communities.
Community-building and convening
Connect people to thousands of others who are working together to build a more inclusive, innovative and prosperous Canada.