Whatever the specific topic being examined — from trade policy to digital governance to international cooperation — the Max Bell School’s research activities emphasize not only the theory of sound public policy but the importance of the many practical details of policy implementation.
Research Centres
Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy
The Centre for International Peace and Security Studies (CIPSS)
The Research Network for Women, Peace and Security
Preventing Homelessness and Intimate Partner Violence
Applied Policy Research
Policy Lab
In these reports and presentations from our past MPP cohorts, read about proposed policy solutions for complex issues.
MAX Policy
Max Policy is a collection of provocative ideas and policy solutions generated by the minds at the Max Bell School of Public Policy.
Racial Profiling in Policing
Recordings of panels, articles from MPPs, and speaker Q&As from our 2021 conference.
Choosing the Right Target
Read comments and watch recordings of the session.
Research News
Canada can't be complacent about threats to our democracy | The Monitor
Published: 12 Jan 2023
Stop prioritizing the profits of Big Tech over the health of our kids | Toronto Star
Published: 12 Jan 2023
Elections Alberta recommends legislative changes to tackle misinformation, disinformation | CBC
Published: 12 Jan 2023
Embracing "Strategic Clarity" on Taiwan | It was always burning
Published: 11 Nov 2022
Canada's national security institutions have fallen woefully behind | Policy Options
Published: 11 Nov 2022
