The limits of learning: Policy evaluation and the <scp>O</scp>ntario <scp>M</scp>inistry of <scp>R</scp>esearch and <scp>I</scp>nnovation

Sharaput, Markus

doi:10.1111/j.1754-7121.2012.00216.x

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“…To elucidate research use capacity in these diverse policy contexts, this paper investigates Canadian provincial governments, focusing on the fields of education (K‐12 and higher education) and science & technology. The former is a longstanding and well‐established provincial responsibility; the latter has been an area of increasing importance among the provinces since the 1980s (Friedman and Friedman ; Sá ; Sharaput ). The following question guided our inquiry: what capacity exists at the provincial level to access, generate, and use research in the policy process?…”

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Research use capacity in provincial governments

Sá¹,

Hamlin²

2015

Can Public Adm

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Despite advances in research-informed public policy, research remains underutilized in government. To develop a firmer understanding of governmental capacity to use research in decision making, we investigate Canadian provincial ministries overseeing education, higher education, and science and technology. The findings from semi-structured interviews indicate that capacity to generate and access research is limited. However, we find evidence of a recent change in which provincial agencies sought to bolster capacity with research use strategies and by leveraging relationships with researchers. Leaders' support for well-coordinated research use initiatives also seems critical to instilling a culture of researchinformed decision making in government agencies.Sommaire : Malgr e les progrès r ealis es dans la politique publique fond es sur les etudes, la recherche demeure sous-utilis ee au gouvernement. Pour mieux saisir la capacit e gouvernementale a utiliser la recherche dans la prise de d ecisions, nous avons etudi e les ministères provinciaux canadiens qui contrôlent l' education, l' education sup erieure et les sciences et la technologie. Les r esultats d'entrevues semi-structur ees indiquent que la capacit e a g en erer de la recherche et a y acc eder est limit ee. Nous avons egalement trouv e la preuve d'un r ecent changement selon lequel les organismes provinciaux cherchaient a renforcer la capacit e en ayant recours a des strat egies pour l'utilisation de la recherche et en tirant parti des relations avec les chercheurs. Il semble essentiel que les leaders appuient des initiatives bien coordonn ees d'utilisation de la recherche pour susciter une culture de la prise de d ecisions fond ee sur la recherche dans les organismes gouvernementaux. Creso S a is a Professor in

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Research use capacity in provincial governments

Sá¹,

Hamlin²

2015

Can Public Adm

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“…Energiesprong has been adapted in the Canadian context by a community in Alberta (Amerongen 2018). Canada also has institutions and innovation intermediaries in place to promote innovation and disruption (Sharaput 2012; Hepburn 2013; Jordaan et al 2017); these may be found in areas that cross over between technological and social innovation (Sud 2013; Ryerson University 2016; Centre for Social Innovation 2018; Climate Co‐Lab 2018). Additionally, there is a range of actors and networks already involved in building retrofits (Kennedy et al 2001; Parker and Rowlands 2007; Persram 2011; City of Toronto 2017; Hoicka and MacArthur 2018).…”

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Ambitious deep energy retrofits of buildings to accelerate the 1.5°C energy transition in Canada

Hoicka

Das

2020

Canadian Geographies / Géographies canadiennes

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Scientists advise limiting global warming to 1.5°C with substantial actions by 2030. Our viewpoint argues that climate response strategies in Canada have underemphasized and underestimated the potential contribution deep energy retrofits can make to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions, leading to inadequate responses in the building sector, and that Canada can (and should) be ambitious with building retrofits over the next decade. GHG savings from building retrofits can be realized more quickly than GHG reductions from other sectors, and either deliver net cost savings or are cost‐effective when compared to other mitigation measures. Retrofits can also provide social and economic benefits, such as improved health and comfort, and lower energy costs. This paper reviews energy use and building retrofits in Canada and argues the following should be implemented: (1) focus innovation on deep energy retrofit processes, not singular retrofit actions; (2) maximize both social and environmental benefits; (3) improve data gathering and availability for analysis and delivery; (4) innovate for a process of decisions and to avoid “dropouts” during the retrofit process; and (5) focus innovation on business models that maximize benefits.

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“…Canadian federalism is part of the problem. Research by Mitchell and Ledwell (2011), Creutzberg (2011), and Sharaput (2012), among others, has emphasized the need for a clearer division of policy roles among the federal and provincial governments in Canada to support innovation. The federal government has an overall responsibility for Canada’s economic competitiveness and social well-being, yet the higher education sector, including its universities, is regulated and governed by the provincial governments.…”

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'Innovation policy is a team sport' - insights from non-governmental intermediaries in Canadian innovation ecosystem

Tamtik

2018

Triple Helix

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Policy-makers and practitioners alike have increasingly embraced the innovation ecosystem approach to support the flow of knowledge within the Triple Helix framework. This approach focuses on the collaborative and interdependent nature of innovation, which is based on social aspects of knowledge transfer supporting relationships, partnerships, and connections. The important role of intermediary stakeholders that help to facilitate such partnerships is under-researched. This paper examines the work of three intermediary stakeholders in the Canadian innovation ecosystem—the Canadian Science Policy Centre, the MaRS Discovery District, and university Vice Presidents Research. By interviewing 40 experts from the federal and provincial governments, non-governmental organizations, industry, and the higher education sector in Ontario, this study examines how innovation ecosystems are created and what factors influence the success of bringing diverse stakeholders together. The findings suggest that strong political vision and leadership, an inclusive approach to recognizing the needs of diverse stakeholders, and clarity on ways to measure and fund innovation serve as important factors in the Canadian innovation ecosystem. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s40604-018-0062-8) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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The limits of learning: Policy evaluation and the Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation

Cited by 7 publications

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Research use capacity in provincial governments

Research use capacity in provincial governments

Ambitious deep energy retrofits of buildings to accelerate the 1.5°C energy transition in Canada

'Innovation policy is a team sport' - insights from non-governmental intermediaries in Canadian innovation ecosystem

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