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Science for sound policy

Society’s most urgent challenges demand the best science and innovative policy. We bring together people with a passion for both.

The Trottier Institute for Science and Public Policy (TISPP), established through the visionary support of Lorne Trottier, is committed to developing and promoting policies that expand the contribution of science to human welfare. TISPP prepares scientists to navigate the intellectual, political, and economic landscape required to effect policy change.

Max Bell – Trottier Policy Dialogues.  Conversations that Matter

The world faces a collection of urgent, interdependent challenges that are difficult to address with the public policy approaches of the past. Recent events have intensified a trend toward distrust of some traditional institutions. Effective approaches that maintain a focus on evidence to inform solutions to the highly complex and rapidly changing policy landscape are urgently required. We identify actionable policy directions that start from knowledge grounded in evidence.

‘Conversations that matter’ convenes scientific expertise, knowledge holders and public policy makers to develop policy solutions to our most pressing problems.

The Approach : Deliberative Dialogues

Through facilitated deliberative dialogues, we develop a shared understanding that moves beyond simply exchanging opinions or data. The dialogues are designed to find common ground through identifying shared values, interests, and goals. The outcome is better informed policies and decision-making through a more comprehensive understanding of both the issue and the stakeholders. Ultimately, the deliberative dialogues mobilize stakeholders to create concrete actions and solutions.