# The Centre for the Study of Living Standards (CSLS)

## Company Overview
- [About](https://csls.ca/about/)
The Centre for the Study of Living Standards (CSLS) is an independent, non-profit research organization based in Ottawa, Canada. Founded in 1995, we contribute evidence-based research that informs policy-making and public dialogue for a more prosperous and equitable society.

## Products and Services
## International Productivity Monitor (IPM)
- [International Productivity Monitor (IPM)](https://csls.ca/international-productivity-monitor/)
The International Productivity Monitor (IPM) is an open-access, peer-reviewed economics journal published by the Centre for the Study of Living Standards in partnership with The Productivity Institute. The IPM publishes high-quality articles that build an evidence base and serve as a forum for global knowledge exchange on productivity research. Articles are contributed by leading academics and practitioners, combining rigorous analysis with practical insight, and are intended for a broad audience, including researchers, policy analysts, policymakers, the media, and the general public.

## CSLS research reports
- [CSLS research reports](https://csls.ca/csls-research-reports/)
For over 30 years, CSLS has been an independent, non-profit producer of economic research and a trusted provider of data, analytics, and research services. We work with governments, non-profit organizations, industry associations, and research institutions to deliver rigorous, evidence-based analysis that informs decision-making and public policy. Recent partners include YMCA Canada, the Canadian Tax Observatory, The Productivity Institute (U.K.), Shorefast Institute for Place-Based Economies, the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, and the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

## Target Audience
- [CSLS research reports](https://csls.ca/csls-research-reports/)
CSLS serves governments, non-profit organizations, industry associations, and research institutions seeking rigorous, evidence-based economic analysis to guide decision-making and public policy. Its work is designed for economists, researchers, academics, and policy analysts across Canada and around the world who need credible data and independent insight to understand productivity, well-being, and living standards. Policymakers at the federal, provincial, and international levels rely on CSLS research to shape legislation, program design, and economic strategy. CSLS also serves the public with an interest in understanding how economic policies and conditions shape their daily lives.

## Company Values and Mission
- [About](https://csls.ca/about/)
CSLS is guided by five core values. Research excellence means all of our work is grounded in sound methodologies and empirical evidence. Relevance means we focus on issues of critical importance to economic policy, public debate, and living standards, so our research speaks directly to the challenges that matter most to Canadians and policymakers nationally and internationally. Accessibility reflects our commitment to making knowledge available to everyone. Our research is freely available, our journal is open-access, and we actively communicate our findings to policymakers, researchers, media, and the general public. Independence means CSLS maintains full editorial control over its work, conducting research free from political or external influence so that our conclusions are always driven by evidence, not outside pressure. Finally, non-partisanship ensures that our analysis and policy recommendations are not aligned to any specific ideology or political party, allowing us to serve decision-makers and communities across the full spectrum of public life.

## Contact Information
- [Contact](https://csls.ca/connect-with-us/)
- [Email](mailto:info@csls.ca)

This information is current as of 2026 and represents CSLS' position as a leading provider of Canadian economic research.