Ottawa Dialogue - Research & Action

Canadian roots. Global reach.

As a Canadian organization, we build on our unique international role as well as our deeply rooted values of impartiality, inclusion and tolerance to foster constructive dialogue around the world.

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Impact through research. Research through impact.

By taking our research into practical dialogue settings, we gain insights from the conflict dynamics themselves and apply these new understandings back to our research, challenging assumptions in the field and generating innovative ideas.

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Responding to needs. Fostering ownership.

We design dialogue-based processes that respond to the expressed needs of our participants so that they can develop sustainable solutions that are truly their own.

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Independent thinking. Impartial action.

As an independent, university-based organization, we design and run quiet processes that give all parties unimpeded space to explore new and difficult terrain, without favoring a particular side or outcome.

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Ottawa Dialogue taps into the knowledge and experience of its facilitators as well as the rich subject-matter expertise of its network to offer tailored services to its partners and participants.

Latest Resource

Policy Brief 7: “Using Peacebuilding Dialogue to Address Sociopolitical Polarization in North America,” by Mr. Josh Nadeau

March 5, 2023

The Ottawa Dialogue Policy Brief series is intended to stimulate discussion around key issues in the field of Track Two […]

Event on March 22: “Potential For Multitrack Diplomacy”

March 15, 2023 | Ottawa Dialogue News

Event Date: March 22, 2023 – 11:00 AM IST (1:30 AM EST) Location: Hybrid (In-Person and Online) Presented by Knowledge for Democracy […]

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We pay respect to the Algonquin people, who are the traditional guardians of this land. We acknowledge their longstanding relationship with this territory, which remains unceded. We pay respect to all Indigenous people in this region, from all nations across Canada, who call Ottawa home. We acknowledge the traditional knowledge keepers, both young and old. And we honour their courageous leaders: past, present, and future.