With a focus on science and technology, we offer consulting services in the following areas:
- Science and Innovation Policy
- Public Administration & Management
- Socio-Economic Impact Analysis
- Regional Economic Development
HAL has been at the forefront of science and innovation policy in Canada, having authored numerous policy reviews, white papers and strategies that have addressed issues related to major science investments, research integrity, and innovation performance. HAL's policy work has been featured in the national media and has informed decision makers across Canada and in the European Union.
Read More... HAL has wide experience in helping municipalities and regions identify and mobilize their local assets to strengthen their knowledge-based sectors and help secure their future prosperity.
Read More... Public Administration & Management HAL provides a full range of public management services that support the lifecycle of a program from conception through to implementation and subsequent evaluation. Clients have included all federal science-based departments and agencies, and various provincial departments from Ontario, Alberta and New Brunswick, as well as non-profit organizations.
Read More... Socio-Economic Impact Analysis HAL has a reputation for providing rigorous and credible socio-economic impact assessments that effectively analyze and communicate impacts of public investments in the innovation, economic development, and social improvement realms.
Read More... Over the course of many assignments, HAL has developed and refined a number of specialized tools that support the analysis of, and planning for, activities related to technology development and commercialization.
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