March 9, 2016
In this research contribution for the OECD’s Tourism Trends and Policies 2016, the Mowat Centre discusses the growth of the sharing economy, considers what it means for the tourism sector and assesses key policy implications. Read More
February 10, 2016
Automated vehicles present a potentially revolutionary change to the way that we move people and goods. At the current pace, they could be ready for public roads on a wide scale within five to ten years. Read More
August 24, 2015
This report looks at the current landscape and economic potential of Anchor strategies in Ontario, and analyzes five key issue areas related to their development in the province. Read More
August 24, 2015
This report examines the structure of Community Benefits Agreements and the process for developing them in Ontario. It describes leading examples, the current policy landscape, and related strategic considerations. Read More
February 16, 2015
This report looks at the public policy questions raised by the sharing economy and makes recommendations on how governments should approach these new marketplaces. Read More
November 11, 2014
This Shifting Gears report explores the promise and perils of digital technologies for the core functions of governments. Read More
September 22, 2014
Policy implementation failures attract international headlines and undermine the credibility of political administrations. Read More
July 23, 2014
The latest from Mowat in our ongoing Shifting Gears research partnership with KPMG, this study looks at the growing global trend toward outcomes-based program funding. Read More
April 11, 2014
This report uses the concept of “asset recycling” to outline a new framework for public asset management and reinvestment that protects the public interest while maximizing revenue generation for public purposes. Read More
November 19, 2013
This Shifting Gears report is the first to examine how behavioural insights could drive culture change in the public sector. It applies the increasingly prominent ‘nudge’ concept to the public service itself. Read More
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