Canada 2020 is Canada’s leading, independent progressive think-tank. Founded in 2006, Canada 2020 produces original research, hosts events and starts conversations about Canada’s future.

An active member of the Global Progress network, Canada 2020’s goal is to build a community of progressive ideas and people that will move and shape governments.

How it all started: In this anniversary Q&A with three Canada 2020 Co-Founders, Tim Barber, Susan Smith, and Tom Pitfield, learn more about how Canada 2020 has grown into Canada’s leading community for progressive ideas.

Founded in 2006, Canada 2020 has spent more than a decade hosting events, producing original research and starting conversations about Canada’s future.

Our People

Anna Gainey

Anna Gainey

Executive Chair

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About Anna
Mark Carney

Mark Carney

Advisory Board Chair

About Mark
Braeden Caley

Braeden Caley

Executive Director

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About Braeden
Aisha Jarrah

Aisha Jarrah

Content Strategist

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About Aisha
Andy Harrison

Andy Harrison

Board Member

About Andy
Carolyn Smith

Carolyn Smith

Director, Operations & Events

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About Carolyn
Jennifer Welsh

Jennifer Welsh

Board Member

About Jennifer
Kate Graham

Kate Graham

Senior Fellow

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About Kate
Mark Michener

Mark Michener

Director, Finance

About Mark
Matt Browne

Matt Browne

Board Member

About Matt
Matthew Mendelsohn

Matthew Mendelsohn

Senior Fellow

About Matthew
Tom Pitfield

Tom Pitfield

Board Member

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About Tom

Advisory Board

Mark Carney

Mark Carney

Advisory Board Chair

About Mark

Canada 2020 is a leading member of Global Progess

Partners

  • GE
  • Interac
  • Mastercard
  • Power Corporation of Canada
  • Google
  • Telus
  • Suncor Energy
  • Rio Tinto
  • Enbridge
  • Amazon
  • Intuit
  • Shell