Dan Breznitz named finalist for Balsillie Prize for Public Policy

Dan Breznitz

Dan Breznitz named finalist for the 2021 Balsillie Prize for Public Policy

Dan Breznitz, University Professor and Munk Chair of Innovation Studies, has been named a finalist for the inaugural Balsillie Prize for Public Policy for his book, Innovation in Real Places: Strategies for Prosperity in an Unforgiving World (Oxford University Press).

The Prize is awarded annually for a book of nonfiction that advances and influences policy debates on a wide range of social, political, economic, or cultural topics relevant to Canadians. Breznitz is among three other nominees including Jody Wilson-Raybould, Andre Picard, and Gregor Craigie. The winner will be announced on November 24, 2021.

Follow the latest news coverage about the finalists for the Balsillie Prize:

Balsillie Prize for Public Policy
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(The Globe and Mail)

Former MP Jody Wilson-Raybould among finalists for $60K public policy book prize
(The Toronto Star) (CP24)

Writers’ Trust announces finalists for inaugural Balsillie Prize for Public Policy
(Quill and Quire)