Renze Nauta
Program Director, Work & Economics
Renze Nauta, Program Director for Work and Economics, comes to Cardus from the federal political sphere. He was the policy director to two Leaders of the Opposition and held various roles in the Prime Minister’s Office.
Interview with Renze Nauta
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Work & Economics
Policy Memo
Memo: Importance of the Privately Sponsored Refugee Program for Improved Integration and Outcomes
Privately sponsored refugees have been shown to have strong outcomes in integrating into Canada economically and socially. Cardus is recommending that the recent trend downwards in the relative proportion of privately sponsored refugees compared to government assisted refugees in the most recent immigration levels plan be reversed.
September 1, 2026
Work & Economics
Research Report
Is “Sex Work” Actually Work?
Human Dignity, Liberty, and Prostitution Policy in Canada
August 26, 2026
Work & Economics
Policy Memo
Memo: The Effects of Sports Betting
Considerations for Health Canada’s Men and Boys’ Health Strategy
June 1, 2026
Work & Economics
Policy Memo
Memo: The Importance of Work
Considerations for Health Canada’s Men and Boys’ Health Strategy
June 1, 2026
Work & Economics
Policy Memo
Memo: Budget 2026 Considerations for the Canada Disability Benefit
Cardus is providing recommendations for the 2026 federal budget on the issue of the Canada Disability Benefit.
May 22, 2026
Work & Economics
Policy Memo
Memo: Study of Bill C-30: Employee Ownership Trusts
Making the tax incentive for Employment Ownership Trusts permanent in Bill C-30 is a positive initiative for productivity and company stability.
May 22, 2026
Media Contact
Phil Gaudreau
Director of Media & Public Relations