About Us

An independent, non-partisan research institute

Founded in 1980, the CCPA is one of Canada’s leading progressive voices in public policy debates.

Our experts work on issues related to social, economic and environmental justice.

Mission statement

Research with a social conscience

Holding the powerful to account with research grounded in equity, sustainability and community.

The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) is Canada’s leading progressive think tank, publishing research and educational materials focused on solving the economic, social, and environmental problems of our time. We believe a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable Canada is possible.

The CCPA’s charitable mandate includes:

• Researching and analyzing public policy and programs.
• Disseminating our findings to a broad public audience.
• Engaging in educational public policy activities.
• Helping the public make use of our research findings and proposed solutions.
• Conducting and mobilizing research to uphold human rights and freedoms.

Exposing public policy problems. Proposing practical solutions.

Transparent governance

Find out more about how we operate as an organization

The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives is a registered charity. We depend on thousands of individual supporters across Canada, as well as academic/research grants and project-based funding, and support from a broad spectrum of civil society organizations representing millions of Canadians.

A just, sustainable Canada

A better world is possible

We work on solutions—solutions that show Canadians’ best values are not only possible, they’re practical.

We can afford to build a more just and sustainable Canada. Our economy will be stronger for it.