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Presentations and Policy Documents

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Policy Papers and Presentations


2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | 1997

2012

Aspects of Cluster Development in Canada and Policy Implications, Canada-Japan Forum on Clusters, Tokyo, Japan, October 5, 2012.

2011

Civic Engagement and Economic Development in Canadian Cities, RBC Conference, University of Toronto, April 27, 2011.

 RBC Conference Poster

Keynote Address:

Gord Nixon, President and Chief Executive Officer, Royal Bank of Canada, Reflections on Civic Leadership

Session Topics:

David Wolfe, “Regional Resilience, Cross-sectoral Knowledge Platforms & Prospects for Growth in Canadian City-Regions", Presentation to the Colloquium, Cardiff, Wales, April 2011.

2010

David Wolfe and Allison Bramwell, “Growing the ICT Industry in Canada: A Knowledge Synthesis Paper", Report prepared for the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Project on the Digital Economy in Canada, December 1, 2010.

David A. Wolfe, “From Entanglement to Alignment: A Review of International Practice in Regional Economic Development ", Mowat Centre for Policy Innovation, Toronto, June, 2010.

Neil Bradford, “Regional Economic Development Agencies in Canada: Lessons for Southern Ontario", Mowat Centre for Policy Innovation, Toronto, June, 2010.

Neil Bradford and David A. Wolfe, “Towards a Transformative Agenda for FedDev Ontario", Mowat Centre for Policy Innovation, Toronto, June, 2010.

2009

Ian Bromley, Chief Executive, Creative Sheffield & Chair, I.E.D.C., “Creative Sheffield City Development Company", PROGRIS Seminar Presentation, Toronto, June 9, 2009.

David A. Wolfe, “The Geography of Innovation: 21st Century Cities", The 2009 CIBC Scholar-in-Residence Lecture, Toronto, May 19, 2009.

Allison Bramwell, “Ontario Creative Colleges in the Creative Age: Bohemians, Bioinformatics and the Built Environment," Ontario in the Creative Age Working Paper Series, Martin Prosperity Institute, University of Toronto, February 2009.

Kevin Stolarick, "Ontario in the Creative Age," PROGRIS Seminar Series, Munk Centre, University of Toronto, April 23, 2009.

Tara Vinodra, "The Place of Design," Ontario in the Creative Age Working Paper Series, Martin Prosperity Institute, University of Toronto, March 2009.

David A. Wolfe and Jen Nelles, “Strategic Management of Urban Economies and the Scope for Inter-municipal Cooperation: Alternative Approaches to Local and Regional Development,” Ontario in the Creative Age Working Paper Series, Martin Prosperity Institute, University of Toronto, March, 2009.

2008

David A. Wolfe, “Cluster Policies and Cluster Strategies: Lessons from the ISRN’s National Study,” a report prepared for the Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation, April, 2008.

2006

Discussion Papers Prepared for the Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation

Tijs Creutzberg, Structuring Innovation in Knowledge Economies: A Comparative Look at the Collaborations and Related Policies Supporting Ontario's Innovation Capacity

Maryann P. Feldman and Ian I. Stewart, Knowledge Transfer and Innovation: A Review of the Policy Relevant Literature

Tara Vinodrai and Meric S. Gertler, Creativity, Culture and Innovation in the Knowledge-Based Economy: Opportunities and Challenges for Ontario

David A. Wolfe, Knowledge and Innovation: A Discussion Paper


2004

David A. Wolfe, Meric S. Gertler and Nichola Lowe, "Western GTA Regional Innovation Profile", Research Report prepared for the Western GTA Consortium under the Biotechnology Cluster Innovation Program, Government of Ontario, February, 2004. 

2003

David A. Wolfe and Tijs Creutzberg, "Community Participation and Multilevel Governance in Economic Development Policy" December 2003.

Henry Farrell, "Power in Industrial Districts: Lessons from the Italian Experience".

2002

Riel Miller "OECD International Futures Program: The Implications of 21st Century Transitions for Government Policy" Slides from presentation sponsored by Rotman School of Management and Program on Globalization and Regional Innovation Systems, Munk Centre for International Studies, University of Toronto, November 29, 2002.

2000

David A. Wolfe, Meric S. Gertler, Shauna G. Brail and Mark Deacon, "Innovation and Context", Presentation to the Digital Media Institute Lecture Series, U. of Toronto and Ryerson Polytechnic Institute, May 4, 2000.

Meric S. Gertler, A Region in Transition: The Changing Structure of Toronto's Regional Economy. Toronto: Programme in Planning, Department of Geography, University of Toronto. A report to the Neptis Foundation 'Portrait of a Region' Project (with the assistance of Yael Levitte, Denise Moylan, and Greg Spencer), March 2000.

Meric S. Gertler, "Self-Determination for Toronto: What are the Economic Conditions and Do They Exist?", in M.W. Rowe (ed.) Toronto: Considering Self-Government. Owen Sound: Ginger Press, 2000, pp. 33-53.

David A. Wolfe, "Trying to hit a moving target: Government in the Internet Economy," Presentation to the Public Policy Forum, Ottawa, March 3, 2000.

1999

David A. Wolfe, "Government Support for E-business: Comparative Experiences", Report prepared for the Canadian E-business Opportunities Roundtable and the Task Force on Electronic Commerce, Industry Canada, December, 1999.

David A. Wolfe, "Innovation Systems for Healthy & Sustainable Communities," Discussion Paper prepared for the Symposium on Innovative, Healthy, Sustainable Communities: Regional Strategies for Community Economic Development in South-Eastern Ontario, Kingston, Ontario, March 9-11, 1999.

David A. Wolfe, "Quality and Accountability in PSE Research," Discussion Paper Prepared for the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada.

David A. Wolfe, "The Role of the Provinces in PSE Research Policy," Discussion Paper Prepared for the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada.

David A. Wolfe and Ammon Salter, "The Socio-Economic Importance of Scientific Research to Canada," Discussion Paper Prepared for the Partnership Group on Science and Engineering