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Ted Hewitt

Ted Hewitt is a professor of sociology at Western University.


Canada’s Mercosur imperative

By its sheer presence in the hemisphere alone, with a population of 282 million people, and gross domestic product of US$3-trillion, Mercosur presents itself as a major opportunity for Canadian business.

opinion | BY TED HEWITT | August 3, 2026

Solving Canada’s innovation paradox

It’s time for a new way of thinking about how to support innovation so we can dismantle the innovation paradox.

opinion | BY TED HEWITT | October 21, 2024

A social innovation approach is needed to tackle homelessness

Crisis is often a powerful spur for social innovation. We must leverage our research strengths in taking a systems-level approach to address the homelessness crisis.

opinion | BY TED HEWITT | October 16, 2023

Now is the time for Canada to lead in fostering global research collaborations that drive innovative solutions to grand challenges

opinion | BY TED HEWITT | October 17, 2022

Social sciences and humanities research partnerships key to guiding innovation, policy

opinion | BY TED HEWITT | October 28, 2020

SSHRC, RIC bridging the gap between interdisciplinary research and real-world impact

opinion | BY TED HEWITT, ROBERT HACHé | October 1, 2018

Could ‘Uberification’ be an opportunity rather than a threat?

opinion | BY TED HEWITT | October 3, 2016