Cluster Research
The Innovation Systems Research Network (ISRN) undertook a SSHRC funded 5-year study on industrial clusters in Canadian city-regions from 2001-2005. Initially the project was a set of qualitative case studies undertaken by university researchers from across the country. in 2003 quantitative analysis was initiated in order to develop a consistent way to identify, map, and measure clusters in Canada. This work led to a paper published in Regional Studies co-authored by Greg Spencer, Tara Vinodrai, Meric Gertler, and David Wolfe. The methodology established in this paper has been used in a number of reports for various government agencies including Industry Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation. In the most recent analysis the methodology identifies 19 types of clusters and 230 individual cases in Canada. For more information please read the original paper and see the reports listed below.
Recent Cluster Reports
Local IDEAs 