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Smartphone pioneer Jim Balsillie is backing a $60,000 prize to recognize books that advance Canada’s public-policy debate.
The Writers’ Trust of Canada announced the creation of the Balsillie Prize for Public Policy on Wednesday as part of a $3-million commitment by the former BlackBerry chief executive.