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Skyline of Toronto
Work & Economics
Research Brief

Better Choices for Toronto

Finding Money in Open Tendering for Safety and Mental Health

Johanna Lewis Renze Nauta

May 17, 2023

Canadian $20 bill
Work & Economics
Policy Memo

Memo: Ontario’s Budget 2023 Consultation

Ontarians have been invited to provide feedback to the government on setting priorities for Budget 2023.

Andreae Sennyah

February 17, 2023

Old-fashioned cash register
Work & Economics
Policy Memo

Policy Priorities for Ontario’s 2022 Election, Work & Economics Recommendations

Restrictive tendering policies in Ontario restrict the companies eligible to bid on public construction projects.

Andreae Sennyah

April 26, 2022

Crowd of rushing people
General
Policy Memo

Policy Priorities for Ontario’s 2022 Election

In the lead-up to Ontario’s 2022 election, we are sharing our existing research with everyone equally and seek to collaborate with all people of goodwill.

Andreae Sennyah

April 26, 2022

Scaffolding at a construction site at dusk
Work & Economics
Research Report

Bouncing Back Through Diversity

The Effects of Bill 66 on Construction Competition in the Region of Waterloo

Brian Dijkema

July 22, 2021

Work & Economics
Policy Brief

The Facts on Fair and Open Contract Bidding

Closed tendering treats the City of Toronto like a private firm that is driven by the profit motive rather than public service. It is not. The City of Toronto is a corporation whose goal is to serve all of its citizens, regardless of their private beliefs, associations, and identities, and to provide them with an equal opportunity to build the beautiful city in which they live, work, play, and raise their families.

Brian Dijkema

June 5, 2019

Work & Economics
Research Brief

Tuning Up Ontario’s Economic Engine

A Cardus Construction Competitiveness Monitor Brief

Brian Dijkema

April 9, 2015