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"Canada West Foundation has long produced some of the best, most balanced and most respected public policy analysis in Canada. Contrary to popular opinion, it is really not so much a western regional voice, as it is a reasoned national voice emanating from Western Canada."
David Emerson, former President and CEO, Canfor Corp

"I have always been a strong supporter of Canada West Foundation and its efforts over the last three decades to act as a thoughtful and considered voice on the important issues facing the West and Canada as a whole. I was privileged to have played a role in the formation of Canada West Foundation, and am pleased with the way it has carried out its vision and mandate over the years."
Peter Lougheed, former Premier of Alberta

"Canada West Foundation produces some of the best research in the country on subjects ranging from gambling to local government."
Rich Vivone, Insight into Government

"Canada's western cities are facing immense challenges. The ongoing research conducted by Canada West Foundation is a valuable tool in helping to understand the importance of creating policies that will help us address these challenges together."
Glenn Murray, former mayor of Winnipeg

"Canada West Foundation has done a magnificent job with its Western Cities Project. It is some of the best research out there ­ not just in Canada, but in the world."
Mike Harcourt, former Premier of British Columbia

"Supporting an organization that acts as a catalyst for informed debate on key issues that will improve the way our governments, businesses and voluntary organizations work to improve the quality of life for all Canadians is one of the best investments a person can make. Canada West Foundation has done that through its research, conferences and media contributions on a wide range of critically important issues - reforming government institutions, reducing trade barriers, encouraging economic development, eliminating government deficits and debt, analyzing gambling activities, social assistance and many other important issues."

"Canada West Foundation is... very well placed to play a major role in helping all of Canada and especially western Canada become the best place in the world to live, to work, and to invest in the 21st century."
Ron Mannix