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Research to Impact

OUR IMPACT

The Simpson Centre connects people through information sharing with language that fosters a recognition of common issues among a wide range of stakeholders. Through our impact and outreach activities, we mobilize research for better policymaking and decision-making to realize a more sustainable agri-food system.

IMPACT ACTIVITIES

We translate research that informs agricultural practices, food production, and policies into narratives of accessible and engaging content. Our research initiatives engage strategic partners, leveraging our network to disseminate information across digital channels and promoting productive discussions in social networks.

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OUTREACH

The Simpson Centre excels at convening members of different audiences – industry, general public, researchers, and policymakers. Our comprehensive events calendar and knowledge resources cultivate informed discussions around sustainable food production and smart policy.

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PROSPECTIVE RESEARCH

We are looking for new research findings to disseminate for knowledge mobilization of Canadian agriculture. If you have research or an idea for a research project that you think could impact one of our key pillars contact us.

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OUR MODEL FOR DELIVERING IMPACT.

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Where roots run deep and branches reach wide. We are bridging researchers, farmers, government, and communities to grow shared understanding, plant collaborative solutions, and harvest resilient food policy together.

Twenty-First Century Policy Innovation

The Simpson Centre enables a different kind of policymaking for Canadian agri-food. Our approach introduces policy processes adapted the Digital Information Age, food security complexities, links to environment and population health, and the rising uncertainty of economic and trade conditions.

Neutral Ground for Stakeholder Dialogue

Reliable data and research are made accessible through The Simpson Centre. We support a "common ground" for moderating discussions with stakeholders of competing perspectives. Our voice is neutral. We do not take sides in the debates. We are focused on why these debates exist in the first place.

Bridging Research and Practice

We deliver impact by mobilizing research—both academic and non-academic. We are a connector between academia, private industry, government, and citizens. By including all participants in the food supply chain we can build connections to accomplish adaptive policymaking in our agri-food system.