Economic Impact Analysis

I can create a comprehensive picture of the economic impact of any scale, from an entire industry to a regulatory change or a small investment project.

Refer to the pages on the CLIO Model and Economic Footprint Analysis for more details on some of these methods.

Relevant past consulting projects:

• The Economic Impact of Higher Total Factor Productivity in Canada’s Animal Production Industry (Application of the CLIO Model for RIAS Inc. and Farm Credit Canada)
• The Economic Impacts of Faster Approvals for Category A Crop Protection Products (CropLife Canada)
• The Value of Plant Science Innovation to Canadians in 2020 (CropLife Canada)
• Canada’s Aquaculture Industry: Potential Production Growth and Footprint (CAIA)
• Economic Impact of Investment in Shaftesbury Studio on Ontario and Canada (RIAS Inc)

Cost-Benefit Analysis

I produce high-quality cost-benefit analyses (CBAs) to ensure organizations make informed decisions. A well-designed CBA enables governments and organizations to effectively weigh the benefits and costs of new regulations, policies, or investments. It incorporates costs and benefits from multiple perspectives.

Relevant past consulting projects:

• Cost-Benefit Analysis of Proposed Temporary Resident Biometrics Regulations (Citizenship and Immigration Canada)
• Health Impact of Fish Consumption in Canada (CAIA)
• Cost-Benefit Analysis of E. Coli Cattle Vaccine in Canada (Bioniche)
• Profile of Affected Parties: Canada’s Railway Transportation Industry (Transport Canada)

Regulatory Policy Advice and Training

I offer guidance and training on various topics related to regulatory policy, including cost-benefit analysis, measuring administrative burdens, governance, and regulatory reform.

Relevant past consulting projects:

• A closer look at proportionality and threshold tests for RIA: Annex to the OECD Best Practice Principles on Regulatory Impact Assessment (OECD)
• Measuring Regulatory Compliance Costs in Abu Dhabi (OECD)
• Databases and Tools to Support Regulatory Analysis for the Portugal SIBER Project (OECD)
• Lessons Learned Report on Measuring Regulatory Compliance Costs, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
• Visiting Faculty at the Forum of Indian Regulators
• Workshop on Cost-benefit Analysis for the Government of Ontario
• Cost-benefit Identification Session: Canada’s Feed and Fertilizer Regulations (CFIA)
• Case Studies and Tools for Ontario RIA Training (Government of Ontario)
• Over a dozen short training sessions on CBA and regulation across several OECD and non-OECD countries

Applied Economics Research

I also prepare bespoke research support, including literature reviews, meta-analysis, what-if analysis, and document searches.

Relevant past consulting projects:

• Literature Review of Canadian Trucking Standards in Canada
• Summaries of Benefits and Programs for Canada/U.S. Regulatory Harmonization and Cooperation in 6 Key Areas (U.S.-Canada Regulatory Cooperation Council)
• Comparing Canada’s Salmon Farming Productivity Across Countries (CAIA)