- International Development Research Centre (IDRC) works in close collaboration with researchers from the developing world in their search for the means to build healthier, more equitable, and more prosperous societies.
- The Pembina Institute advances sustainable energy solutions through innovative research, education, consulting and advocacy.
- Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives seeks to enrich democratic dialogue and ensure Canadians know there are workable solutions to the issues of social and economic justice they face.
- International Institute for Sustainable Development promotes change towards sustainable development., engaging decision-makers in government, business, NGOs and other sectors in the development and implementation of policies that are simultaneously beneficial to the global economy, the global environment and to social well-being.
- The North-South Institute is dedicated to eradicating global poverty and enhancing social justice through research which promotes international cooperation, democratic governance, and conflict prevention.