Rigney Institute of Canadian Futures
Independent Research for a Stronger Canada
Our Work
Democratic Resilience & Disinformation
Investigating how foreign and domestic misinformation campaigns impact Canadian politics, and developing policy tools to safeguard electoral integrity.
Trade, Industry, and Climate Strategy
Assessing Canada’s role in global supply chains, clean-tech investment, and “Buy Canadian” policies that balance growth with sustainability.
Indigenous Policy & Treaty Rights
Supporting research co-designed with Indigenous partners to ensure evidence-based approaches that respect constitutional obligations.
Electoral Reform & Governance Innovation
Analyzing models such as proportional representation, ranked ballots, and new approaches to federal–provincial coordination.
About & Mission
We exist to strengthen Canadian democracy and governance through independent research and dialogue. Founded by Jonathan Wâsakâm Stewart Rigney, a proud member of a Métis family, the Institute is built on a commitment to rigorous, non-partisan inquiry.
Our work brings together policymakers, civil society, and industry leaders in neutral spaces to build solutions for the complex challenges facing Canada today and tomorrow.
Our Mission is Threefold:
- Advance Research – producing rigorous studies on governance, trade, democratic resilience, and Indigenous–Crown relations.
- Build Capacity – training the next generation of policy thinkers through our Rigney Fellows Program.
- Convene Dialogue – creating forums for collaboration and problem-solving.
Contact Us
For inquiries, please reach out via email or phone.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (604) 291-8374