The Simpson Centre

The Simpson Centre mobilizes research to enable citizens, academics, industry and government to work together to find solutions for a more sustainable food and agricultural industry. Strengthening the sustainability of agriculture and agri-business means increasing food production to feed a growing global population, while attending to social and health impacts and the natural environment. Our researchers adopt a systems thinking approach to examine different types of public benefit and the scientific trade-offs involved in making decisions about food and agriculture. We share our findings and create platforms for data-driven engagement, in the aim of enabling multi-stakeholder food governance. We’re connecting researchers with industry and the public to get people more involved in discussions about what you want from your food producers. Come to the Simpson Centre to learn more about food and agriculture, and how you can contribute to better policymaking for food and agriculture in Canada. The Simpson Centre was created in February 2020 with a vision to promote sustainable food and agriculture through policymaking and public education. We are affiliated with The University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy, serving public, academic, policy and industry audiences.