Fifty years ago, the Canada West Foundation was established by thoughtful Canadians from across the West and across political perspectives with a shared goal to amplify the West’s distinct voice, and in turn, help build a stronger Canada.

Join us as we celebrate our 50th anniversary

Bring your skills and energy to a respected, independent think tank that is a leading voice on issues of critical importance across Western Canada.

We are looking for an experienced Public Policy Analyst, preferably with knowledge of and experience in the non-profit sector. This position will support the Human Capital Centre and focus on research into the capacity of and issues facing this critically important sector. The successful candidate will join our high-impact, evidence-based policy research team for a one-year contract.

See the posting here

Earlier this year, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the position of Special Representative to the Prairies would get a seat at Cabinet and appointed the Honourable Jim Carr as Minister. CWF President Gary Mar sits down with Minister Carr  for a deep dive into the minister’s mandate letter and what it means for Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

View the event recording

Key insights on foreign trade and investment – challenges and opportunities in 2021: We hosted trade insiders for an enlightening series of talks on the major trade challenges in 2021 and what they could mean for the West, prompted by questions from provincial co-moderators.

See recaps and recordings for all four events 

The federal government has now released its updated draft regulations for the upcoming Clean Fuel Standard in the Canada Gazette, Part I. revealing sweeping changes that will significantly alter the impact of the policy across various sectors in Canada, as well as its contribution to GHG emissions reductions. The Canada West Foundation has prepared a new report, Update on the federal Clean Fuel Standard, to summarize the key changes.

Read the report