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’s core mission is to lead the conversation in federalism and intergovernmental relations in our global environment. As a Queen’s University 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.
Recent News
Date Published: Feb 05, 2026
New State of the Federation
Lasting Disruption - Economic and Social Impacts of COVID -19 on Canada
Date Published: Nov 17, 2025
Fireside Chat with Ontario Premier David Peterson
Ontario Premier David Peterson and Jeffrey Simpson
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The State of the Federation annual conference and Canada: State of the Federation publication series
are the Institute's flagship endeavours.