The Fraser Institute is a Canadian think tank. It has been described as politically conservative and right-libertarian. Its stated mission is "to measure, study, and communicate the impact of competitive markets and government intervention on the welfare of individuals." Named for the Fraser River, the Institute is headquartered in Vancouver, with offices also located in Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal, and ties to a global network of 80 think-tanks through the Economic Freedom Network. More information on the Wikipedia page [1]. The website is [2].