Enterprise Canada Launches Enterprise Policy – Led by Mitch Davidson – to Bridge Politics and Policy in Canada
Toronto, ON – October 8, 2025 – Enterprise Canada today announced the launch of Enterprise Policy, a new service offering designed to help clients navigate and solve Canada’s toughest policy challenges. The initiative will be led by Mitch Davidson, one of Ontario’s most respected policy strategists, who joins Enterprise Canada as Vice President, Policy.
At the heart of the launch is The Policy Shop, a free weekly Substack authored by Davidson that tackles issues at the intersection of politics and policy. The goal: to go beyond problem identification and deliver practical, politically informed solutions – or as Davidson puts it, “to finish the sentence.”
“Too often in Canada, policy debates stop at pointing out problems. Enterprise Policy will focus on what comes next – the how,” said Jason Lietaer, President of Enterprise Canada. “Mitch brings a rare combination of political, public service, and private sector experience that allows him to bridge the gap between what’s smart policy and what’s politically possible. That’s an incredibly valuable skill set for our clients.”
Davidson is recognized as one of the most experienced provincial policy strategists in the country. He served as head of policy in the Office of the Premier of Ontario, where he led efforts on major legislation and one of the most ambitious budgets in Canadian provincial history. He was the primary architect of two Ontario PC election platforms in 2018 and has twice led the province’s mandate letter process from inside Cabinet Office. Davidson also served as Chief of Staff at iGaming Ontario, helping to launch Canada’s first regulated online gaming market. Beyond government, he has held senior roles with national think tanks, advised private sector companies and business associations, and taught public policy at the University of Waterloo.
“Lots of people complain, few fix. You need both policy expertise and political acumen to get your solution over the finish line,” said Davidson. “With Enterprise Policy we’re creating a space where both those perspectives can meet. The Policy Shop will showcase are way of thinking publicly, while our client services will deliver bespoke solutions behind the scenes, from white papers to platform pitches to full policy labs.”
Enterprise Policy will offer a wide range of services, including:
- White papers and policy roadmaps
- Briefing notes and idea generation
- Jurisdictional scans and comparative analysis
- Strategic facilitation for Boards and leadership teams
- Platform and budget pitches tailored to government priorities
Davidson’s inaugural Substack post, published today, outlines this approach to public policy that deserves more focus in Canada and previews upcoming topics ranging from affordability to economic competitiveness to provincial innovation.
To learn more about Enterprise Policy or to subscribe to The Policy Shop, visit enterprisecanada.com/policy/ or subscribe at thepolicyshop.substack.com.
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