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Office of Public Policy Research and Outreach

The Office of Public Policy Research and Outreach (OPPRO) helps the University of Ottawa develop effective solutions to complex policy challenges and inform public policy in Canada and around the world.

Mission

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The OPPRO’s mission is to:

  • Support uOttawa researchers, research centres and institutes in their relationships with all levels of government to help shape and strengthen public policy.
  • Promote the University of Ottawa as a trusted voice on broad public policy issues to senior thought leaders, policy-makers and influencers in government.
  • Develop research and training initiatives that support the development of evidence-based public policy in Canada.
  • Evaluate the impact of uOttawa’s public policy research to better inform and transform policy for the benefit of society.
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“With its experts and research centres and institutes, the University of Ottawa plays a pivotal role in Canada’s research ecosystem, enhancing public policy in the heart of the nation’s capital.”

Cintia Quiroga

— Director, Office of Public Policy Research and Outreach

Programs and grants

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Alex Trebek Forum for Dialogue Professorship on Public Policy

An initiative born of the collaboration between the Office of Public Policy Research and Outreach (OPPRO) and the Alex Trebek Forum for Dialogue (ATFD). The Professorship will rely on the expertise of University of Ottawa researchers to promote academic knowledge and research on the design and implementation of public policies.

For more details on the Professorship on Public Policy
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Knowledge Mobilization Grants — uOttawa Research Centres and Institutes

These grants aim to amplify the impact of research on knowledge users and their involvement throughout the research and knowledge mobilization (KMb) process.

For more details on the Knowledge Mobilization (KMb) Grants
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Discover the Alex Trebek Forum for Dialogue

The OPPRO advances the goals of the Alex Trebek Forum for Dialogue by supporting research into practical solutions and knowledge mobilization for public policy challenges. The Forum is a vibrant platform for uOttawa researchers and government officials.
Learn more about the Forum

Research centres and institutes

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The University of Ottawa has several leading public policy research centres and institutes. This makes it a major player in devising high-impact solutions to complex policy challenges and informing policy in Canada and around the world.

Learn more about our research centres and institutes
Black Women's Health
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Black Women's Health

Research trailblazer leads first pan-Canadian Black women's health initiative

Professor Etowa takes a leadership role in advancing African Carribean Black women's health in Canada
Research Outreach
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Research Outreach

Bridging gaps between university research and public policy

The OPPRO: promoting uOttawa's academic expertise to increase the impact of research on public policies.
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Conference Alex Trebek

The Impact of Participatory Music on Mental Health

AlexTrebek Dialogue Forum Conference: Leading experts reveal the links between music, the brain and mental health.
Housing and Homelessness
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Housing and Homelessness
Apr 3

Conference of the Pop-up Lab on Housing and Homeless

Building a sustainable future: The role of the Housing and Homelessness Leadership Table in shaping Ottawa’s housing strategy.
Artificial Intelligence
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Artificial Intelligence

A roadmap for protecting our democracies in the age of AI

The University of Ottawa AI + Society and IVADO release a global policy brief led by Prof. Florian Martin-Bariteau and Prof. Catherine Régis.
Mental Health
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Mental Health

uOttawa partners with CMHA Ottawa to address mental health and housing issues.

The Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation is proud to announces a significant new chapter in its partnership with the CMHA.

Contact us

Office of Public Policy Research and Outreach

[email protected]

Cintia Quiroga
Director, Research and Public Policy Outreach
[email protected]

Eric Chevaucherie
Senior Specialist, Public Policy and Research
[email protected]

Karine Fossou
Senior Communications Advisor, Public Policy and Research
[email protected]

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