CIRANO in Ottawa: Bringing research and public decision-making closer together

On November 3, 2026, Pierre-Carl Michaud, President and CEO of CIRANO, visited Ottawa for a series of meetings with members of the House of Commons and the Senate. The discussions focused on major public policy issues and research priorities.

During his visit, he met with Jean-Yves Duclos, a Liberal Party of Canada MP; Senator Clément Gignac; Luc Berthold, a Conservative Party of Canada MP; Yves-François Blanchet, MP and Leader of the Bloc Québécois; and Jean-Denis Garon, a Bloc Québécois MP. The discussions explored the challenges facing public decision-makers and how CIRANO’s research can help inform their deliberations and decisions.

In addition to producing rigorous scientific knowledge, CIRANO places particular importance on sharing research and supporting its use by decision-makers. Its monthly bulletin sent to Library and Research Services at the Library of Parliament is one example of this commitment.

These meetings reflect CIRANO’s mission to encourage dialogue between the research and policy communities. They also demonstrate its commitment to strengthening collaboration with federal stakeholders and contributing to informed public policy development.