Dr. Paul Holley

Paul Holley is Research Director at the Association for Canadian Studies and the Metropolis Institute, where he leads applied research and evaluation initiatives that turn complex data into practical tools for communities, service providers, and decision-makers. With deep experience in program evaluation, survey research, and population-level data analysis, his work focuses on strengthening community capacity, informing public policy, and improving access to actionable information.  

He leads the Canadian Index for Measuring Integration and Inclusion (CIMII), a national framework for tracking immigrant outcomes across economic, social, civic, and health dimensions, and the Nunavut Inuit Sustainable Housing Index (NISHI), including recent work to integrate climate, environmental, and community readiness data across Nunavut’s 25 communities. His broader research spans immigrant integration, anti-racism initiatives, mental health, and the social determinants of health.