MEI welcomes former Saskatchewan Justice Minister Bronwyn Eyre as a senior fellow

• Former Saskatchewan minister brings regional insight and a Western perspective to national economic policy debates.

Montreal, July 8, 2025 – The MEI is pleased to announce that former Saskatchewan minister Bronwyn Eyre is joining the organization as a Senior Fellow. Ms. Eyre will take part in specific projects, in particular on files related to energy and natural resources, as well as federal-provincial relations.

“We’re thrilled to have Bronwyn Eyre bring her regional and subject-matter expertise to our roster of prestigious Senior Fellows,” said Daniel Dufort, president and CEO of the MEI. “Her knowledge of energy policy and the regional realities of the Prairies make her an invaluable contributor to our pan-Canadian research work.”

Ms. Eyre served eight years as minister in the Government of Saskatchewan, overseeing various portfolios including Education, Energy and Resources, and Justice.

Prior to her political career, Ms. Eyre was a radio broadcaster, columnist, and university lecturer. She attended McGill University and the University of Saskatchewan, from which she holds a Law degree. She also speaks French, German and Italian.

“I’ve long admired the MEI’s commitment to rigorous and accessible research, as well as the growing niche it has carved for itself in our national debates,” said Bronwyn Eyre. “The MEI understands the role that energy and natural resources play in our shared prosperity and has long been a committed voice that pushes back against federal encroachment in areas of provincial responsibility.”

The MEI, formerly known as the Montreal Economic Institute, is an independent public policy think tank established in 1998, with offices in Montreal, Calgary, and Ottawa. Through its publications, media appearances, and advisory services to policymakers, the MEI stimulates public policy debate and reforms based on sound economics and entrepreneurship.

“Quebecers and Westerners share a healthy skepticism about centralizing policies that come out of Ottawa,” adds Mr. Dufort. “Bronwyn’s voice will help us better connect with Western Canadians who feel increasingly overlooked in national policy conversations.”

MEI Senior Fellows: A Wealth of Expertise
Bronwyn Eyre joins a distinguished team of associate researchers and fellows at the MEI:

• Vernon Smith, 2002 Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences for his work in experimental economics;
• Wendell Cox, urban policy analyst and principal at Demographia;
• Trevor Tombe, economist and professor at the University of Calgary, expert in interprovincial trade and fiscal federalism.

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The MEI is an independent public policy think tank with offices in Montreal, Calgary, and Ottawa. Through its publications, media appearances, and advisory services to policymakers, the MEI stimulates public policy debate and reforms based on sound economics and entrepreneurship.

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