Robin Shaban

Fellow

Robin Shaban is an associate partner at Deetken Insight, a management consulting firm bringing a passion for problem solving to clients across the public and private sector.

Robin is an economist and policy analyst with expertise in using empirical research to help solve complex public policy problems.

A leading thinker on Canadian competition policy and law, and the intersection of economic, social and cultural inclusion, Robin has published original research and is a frequent public speaker and media commentator. They are leading PPF’s All-In: Pathways to Economic and Financial Inclusion for Canada project, which explores policy solutions to economic and financial exclusion in Canada.

Robin is also co-founder and chair of the Canadian Anti-Monopoly Project, a think tank dedicated to addressing pressing issues caused by monopoly power in Canada.

Robin received a 2021 Changemaker Award from The Globe and Mail for their efforts to advance public policy centered on social justice and their academic work on competition policy.

Robin holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Alberta, a master’s degree in economics from Queen’s University and a doctorate in public policy from the School of Public Policy and Administration at Carleton University.

Robin joined PPF as policy lead and economist in 2023 and became a Fellow in 2024.

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