Conference Board of Canada
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The Conference Board of Canada is a not-for-profit Canadian organization dedicated to researching and analyzing economic trends, as well as organizational performance and public policy issues.
Describing itself as objective and non-partisan, The Conference Board of Canada claims not to lobby for special interests. It is funded through fees charged for services delivered to the private and public sectors alike. The organization conducts, publishes and disseminates research on various topics of interest to its members, communicates through research reports, meetings, conferences and on-line information services, and offers internships which aim to develop individual leadership skills and organizational capacity.
The Conference Board of Canada was established in 1954 as a division of the American National Industrial Conference Board, now simply known as The Conference Board. The Conference Board of Canada acquired a separate legal identity in 1981, and currently has over 200 employees, mostly based out of its main office in Ottawa.[1] It is currently registered as a Canadian charitable organization, and also maintains offices in Toronto and Calgary, along with a representative in Quebec City.
Anne Golden is the current President and Chief Executive Officer of the Conference Board of Canada, and Glen Hodgson is the current Chief Economist.
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[edit] Services
- e-Library: Research reports and conference proceedings available to subscribers.
- e-Data: Data underlying the Conference Board's economic forecasts.
- Conferences: Conferences, seminars and workshops on various themes related to Conference Board research.
- Networks: Executive networks, councils, centres and working groups on various topics.
- Leadership development: Programs and courses delivered through Conference Board affiliate, the Niagara Institute.
[edit] Publications
- Canada by Picasso: The Faces of Federalism (2006)
- Mission Possible: Sustainable Prosperity for Canada (2007)
- How Canada Performs: A Report Card on Canada (2007)
- Red Tape, Red Flags: Regulation for the Innovation Age (2007)
[edit] References
- ^ The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved on 2007-10-30.
