About usStronger economies. Better lives.CESO is one of Canada's leading volunteer-based development organizations. Since 1967, through partnership and the dedication of our volunteers who are highly skilled and experienced in their professions, we have completed more than 46,000 assignments focused on improving the economic and social well-being of peoples across Canada and in more than 120 countries.We have partnered with organizations representing Aboriginal Peoples in Canada and with international communities and organizations around the world. We are a team of committed volunteers and staff who believe deeply in the power of partnership to foster economic health and stability.CESO is a registered charitable organization with no political or religious affiliation.
Watson & Associates is one of Canada's leading economic consulting firms. Established in 1982, we offer a comprehensive range of fiscal planning and policy services to clients in government and the private sector throughout Ontario and beyond. Our unique and dynamic team of specialists has assisted clients from over 250 municipalities, utilities and school boards, as well as private industry, and senior levels of government, to frame their financial and economic strategies. Watson & Associates is widely recognized as a leading authority on the fiscal aspects of the municipal government and school board sector. The firm has earned its reputation for quality of analysis, as well as pragmatic and insightful interpretation of the issues we address. We are well known for achieving results that translate into successful outcomes for our clients.
We are dedicated to building a better future for Canadians by making our economy and society more dynamic and competitive. We are objective, independent and evidence-based. We do not lobby for specific interests. Not a government department or agency, although we are often hired to provide services for all levels of government.