SPR's supporting consultants and specialists are drawn from a wide range of disciplines, such as:

• Business and Economics:  Dr. David Wolfe, Business Clusters (University of Toronto); and Dr. Arthur Donner, Macroeconomics and Business (York University).
  
  
• Labour Issues, Health and Safety:  Dr. Paul Leonard Gallina, Occupational Health & Safety (Bishop’s University); and Mr. Neil Gavigan, Senior Consultant - Ottawa (formerly of HRSDC, Labour Standards Branch).
  
  
• Technology and Innovation:  Professor Adam Holbrook, Innovation/Technology, Research & Development (Simon Fraser University).
  
  
• Justice and Social Issues:  Dr. Ron Melchers, Criminology and Policing (University of Ottawa); Dr. Julian Tanner, Youth and Social Issues (University of Toronto); Dr. Scot Wortley, Criminology (University of Toronto); and Dr. Nan Weiner, Diversity and Employment Equity.
  
  
• Environment, Leisure and Culture:  Mr. Chris Hilkene, Environmental Sector; Dr. Stephen L.J. Smith, Leisure and Tourism (University of Waterloo); and Dr. Marion Joppe, Tourism and Hospitality (University of Guelph).
  
  
• Housing:  Mr. Jack Smith, Technology Foresight, Buildings/Housing (University of Ottawa); and Mr. Mark Guslits, Architecture and Planning.
  
  
• Food and Agriculture:  Dr. Keith Mussar, Food Safety; and Mr. Jack Bamford, Agriculture & Food.
  
  
• International Trade:  Dr. Philip J. Rosson, International Trade and Technology (Dalhousie University); and Dr. Rolf Seringhaus, International Marketing (Wilfrid Laurier University).
  
  
• Databases/Computer Systems:  Mr. David Groskind, Databases and Computer Systems; Mr. Lee Herrin, Surveys and the Common Measurement Tool; and Dr. Michael Evans, Statistics (University of Toronto).