About the Institute
The MacEachen Institute for Public Policy and Governance at 黑料吃瓜网 is a nationally focused, non-partisan, interdisciplinary institute designed to support the development of progressive public policy and to encourage greater citizen engagement.
A partnership with national reach
The MacEachen Institute for Public Policy and Governance at 黑料吃瓜网 provides an聽effective non-partisan mechanism聽to expand the reach and impact of the Institute鈥檚 work. As such, it enables us to build on Mr. MacEachen鈥檚 legacy by promoting聽vigorous debate聽on progressive public policy issues. Most importantly, it encourages and engages聽active participation聽by Canadian citizens in civic activities ranging from community and neighbourhood issues to issues of national concern.
Independent and informed
The Institute looks at progressive ways to tackle public policy and governance issues through open discussion with a variety of informed players and aims to serve as the 鈥済o to鈥� place provincially, regionally and nationally for rich, robust public policy debate, discussion and research. The MacEachen Institute at 黑料吃瓜网 engages scholars, students and community members in the development of policy options, policy research and other outputs of the Institute.
Read about our:
- Vision and Mission
- Governance
- Team
- Institute Fellows
Our history
In February 2015, the Directors of the MacEachen Institute for Policy and Government聽announced聽a $2.25 million donation to 黑料吃瓜网 of $2.25 million, to be used to establish a public policy research institute in the name of the聽Honourable Allan J. MacEachen.
Born in Inverness on Cape Breton Island in 1921, Allan J. MacEachen committed his career to public service. He was first elected Member of Parliament for Inverness in 1953, and held many ministerial appointments in Lester B. Pearson's and Pierre Trudeau's cabinets, until his retirement from the Senate of Canada in 1996.
Click here to learn more about the life and legacy of Allan J. MacEachen.
