Vision

The Van Horne Institute is recognized within Canada and internationally as a leading institute of public policy and education in the fields of transportation and regulated industries.

The term "transportation" is used in its broadest context, and includes the movement or transmission of: manufactured products, electricity, raw materials, other forms of energy, livestock, people, natural resources, and information via telecommunications.

Mission Statement

The Institute will contribute positively to education and the development of public policy in the areas of transportation and regulated industries.

Goals

To offer programs which assist in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of transportation and regulated industries.

To influence public and private decision-makers in a way that contributes to improved competition in transportation and regulated industries.

To provide high-value programs and services to members and stakeholders.

To take a leadership role in policy development and decision-making in transportation and regulated industries.

To be a catalyst in the development of educational programs in transportation and regulated industries.


Core Business Functions

1.  To manage the Institute in a cost-effective way.

2.  To contribute to the development of post-secondary
education and training in transportation and regulated
industries (e.g., degree programs, executive courses).

3.  To undertake in-house and client-sponsored research.

4.  To host occasional events and forums that are cost
effective and serve member and stakeholder interests.

5.  To publish and disseminate conference proceedings
and non-confidential research.