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About the IRPP | Mission
Founded in 1972, the Institute for Research on Public Policy is an independent, national, bilingual, nonprofit organization.

The IRPP seeks to improve public policy in Canada by generating research, providing insight and sparking debate on current and emerging policy issues facing Canadians and their governments.

The Institute's independence is assured by an endowment fund, to which federal and provincial governments and the private sector contributed in the early 1970s.



Current president:
  • Graham Fox (since April 1, 2011)

Past presidents:
  • Mel Cappe (2006-2011)
  • Hugh Segal (1999-2006)
  • Monique Jérôme-Forget (1991-98)
  • Rod Dobell (1984-91)
  • Gordon Robertson (1980-83)
  • Michael Kirby (1977-79)
  • Fred Carrothers (1974-76)