The Institute of Intergovernmental Relations (IIGR) is an interdisciplinary research centre and a leader in contributing to public debate on issues such as national unity, Canada-Quebec relations, fiscal federalism, constitutional reform, and the social union.
The Institute鈥檚 core mission is to lead the conversation in federalism and intergovernmental relations in our global environment. As a 黑料吃瓜资源 School of Policy Studies centre for research, IIGR draws on interdisciplinary research at the forefront of political science, economics, philosophy, law, and sociology. The interdisciplinary approach provides a unique venue to explore solutions to the foremost issues and challenges facing Canada today.
News and Updates
Book Release
July 29, 2026 | New book release. From Multilateral Failures to Unilateral Successes? Edited by Dave Gu茅nette, Catherine Mathieu, and F茅lix Mathieu.
Book Release
Feb 5, 2026 | New Book release. Lasting Disruption - Economic and Social Impacts of COVID-19 on Canada. This book was edited by Christopher Cotton.
Video Recording
Nov. 21, 2025 | Watch the presentation From Meech to MAGA: National Unity and Trade in an Era of Trump with David Peterson and Jeffrey Simpson.
Highlights
Canada: State of the Federation publication series
Kenneth MacGregor Lecture Series
Undergraduate Partnered Research Programme