The CCS studies a variety of community public-policy issues and provides contracted research and services to government, foundations, and the private sector. The Centre has applied its expertise to a number of urban issues including the economic impact of the creative sector, the impact of social services downloading, downtown renewal, media diversity, regional transit, and the federal "New Deal" for cities.

The Centre for Community Study has worked for a variety of clients in a number of different sectors including:

• Municipalities
• Educational Institutions
• Charitable Foundations
• Neighbourhood Associations
• Business Improvement Areas
• Social Service Agencies
• Civic Committees and Taskforces
• Non-Governmental Organizations