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  • Photo of author David R. Samson pictured outside. Blue banner with white text reads David R. Samson wins WT Balsillie Prize for Public Policy
    Photo of author David R. Samson pictured outside. Blue banner with white text reads David R. Samson wins WT Balsillie Prize for Public Policy
    November 29, 2023

    Anthropologist David R. Samson Wins $60,000 Balsillie Prize for Public Policy

    Fresh off awarding more than $300,000 in awards just last week, the Writers' Trust announced today more exciting prize news, with the third annual presentation of the Balsillie Prize for Public Policy.This ...

  • Blue banner image with Writers' Trust of Canada logo and text reading Balsille Prize for Public Policy 2023 finalists
    Blue banner image with Writers' Trust of Canada logo and text reading Balsille Prize for Public Policy 2023 finalists
    October 04, 2023

    Michelle Good Amongst Finalists for the $60,000 Balsillie Prize for Public Policy

    Today the Writers' Trust of Canada revealed the five-book shortlist for the Balsillie Prize for Public Policy, one of their newest awards, which recognizes comprehensive and thoroughly researched nonfiction ...

  • Shortlist Announced for Second Annual Balsillie Prize for Public Policy
    Shortlist Announced for Second Annual Balsillie Prize for Public Policy
    September 28, 2022

    Shortlist Announced for Second Annual Balsillie Prize for Public Policy

    Now in its second year, the Balsillie Prize for Public Policy at the Writers' Trust of Canada has announced its 2022 shortlist. The nominated books tackle big subjects, ranging from tech to policing ...

  • The Munk School's Dan Breznitz Captures First Ever, $60,000 Balsillie Prize for Public Policy
    The Munk School's Dan Breznitz Captures First Ever, $60,000 Balsillie Prize for Public Policy
    November 24, 2021

    The Munk School's Dan Breznitz Captures First Ever, $60,000 Balsillie Prize for Public Policy

    We've got more literary prize news for you as this morning The Writers’ Trust of Canada today announced the winner for the inaugural Balsillie Prize for Public Policy.The brand new $60,000 literary ...

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