RESEARCH. RELATIONSHIPS. REAL POSSIBILITY.
Better futures.Built together.
We connect people with evidence.
For children, youth, families, and the systems that shape their lives.
PEOPLE AT THE HEART.
EVIDENCE IN OUR HANDS.
Better understanding.
Greater possibility.
We bring research, data, and community experience together to strengthen the systems that support children, youth, and families.
Get to know PolicyWiseYOUR NEXT STEP STARTS HERE
What brings
you here?
A question to explore.
A connection to make.
Knowledge to put into practice.
RESEARCH & CONSULTING
A question worth exploring.
Understand a complex issue, evaluate a program, or make better use of your data. Let’s find the right starting point for your organization.
Explore our approachOUR WORK, OUT IN THE WORLD
Research with
real life in view.
YOUTH HOMELESSNESS
See the person.
Connect the support.
What could change when services work together? Explore research into young people’s pathways and the possibilities of responsible data collaboration.
Inside the project
KNOWLEDGEIS FOR SHARING.
EVIDENCE INTO EVERYDAY PRACTICE
Made to be used.
Made to matter.
Practical guides, reports, and tools for people making a difference every day. Because evidence becomes more powerful when it is shared.
Explore the resourcesNEWS & PERSPECTIVES
The latest.
And what’s next.
PERSPECTIVES
Why evidence matters more than ever: Raising Canada 2026
PolicyWise joins Children First Canada as National Presenting Partner for the 2026 report.
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POLICYWISE NEWS
A new chapter for the PolicyWise brand and website
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DATA & COLLABORATION
Identifying and mitigating risk in youth homelessness data sharing
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RESEARCH
Youth-centred information practices can support homelessness prevention
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DATA & COLLABORATION
Start with purpose. Share with intention.
How a shared goal helps youth homelessness services decide what information to share.
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PROJECT LEARNING
Building the foundations for responsible data sharing
Learning from a pilot exploring collaboration across youth homelessness services.
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