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- The Brief | August 30, 2026
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The Brief | August 30, 2026
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Widely considered to be Canada’s most influential think tank, the C.D. Howe Institute is a source of trusted policy intelligence, distinguished by research that is nonpartisan, evidence-based and subject to definitive expert review.
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Graham Flack
I am pleased to be contributing to the C.D. Howe Institute’s work in providing non-partisan, evidence-based policy advice to improve Canada’s economic outcomes.
Arthur Sweetman
Ontario Research Chair in Health Human Resources, McMaster University
The C.D. Howe Institute makes crucial contributions to public policy discussion in Canada and is a key voice in continuously improving Canadian society.
Thorsten Koeppl
Professor and RBC Fellow, Queen's University and 2015 Research Auditor, C.D. Howe Institute
The C.D. Howe’s Financial Services Research Initiative is a unique set-up, unparalleled in Canada. It brings together policy makers, industry experts, financial institutions and academic researchers for a free exchange of ideas and pressing regulatory concerns.
The Hon. Dalton McGuinty
Former Premier of Ontario
It has become one of our country’s most recognized think tanks and has added much to the perspective of Canadians on a diverse range of subjects – from fiscal and monetary policy to economic growth and innovation.
Frank McKenna
Deputy Chair, The Toronto-Dominion Bank
I’m a great admirer of the C.D. Howe Institute.
Peter van Dijk
PwC National Tax Policy Leader – Canada, PwC Canada
The C.D. Howe Institute is a world-class Canadian think tank that produces leading-edge, objective and analytically rigorous public policy work. I hope that all levels of government in Canada will take full advantage of the Institute’s outstanding public policy work.
Greg Sorbara
Former Minister of Finance, Ontario
Advice from the C.D. Howe Institute is always insightful and relevant.
Pierre Siklos
Professor of Economics, Wilfrid Laurier University
I am grateful to the C.D. Howe Institute not only for giving me the opportunity to put myself in the place of monetary policy decision-makers through the Monetary Policy Council but for the invaluable sources of comments and ideas that have informed my research over the years.
John and Rebecca Horwood
Directors of Wealth Management, Richardson GMP Limited
Our support for the C.D. Howe is simple: as a provider of sound public policy options, the Institute is critical to fostering high living standards for future generations.
Michael Denham
Executive Vice President, Commercial and Private Banking, National Bank of Canada
Edmund Clark
Former Group President and CEO, TD Bank Group
Canada is a better place because of the highly regarded analytical policy work of the C.D. Howe Institute.
Kevin Lynch
Former Clerk of the Privy Council and Cabinet Secretary
Independent research is critical to debate, and the C.D. Howe Institute is a true Canadian jewel.
Brian Johnston
Corporate Director, Johnston Family Foundation
I support the C.D. Howe Institute because Canada needs clear, unbiased, and factual research on the major issues facing this country. C.D. Howe delivers this in spades. While there is little doubt that some of the conclusions are not well received, the rigour of the analysis can hardly be disputed!
Ed Devlin
Founder, Lead Portfolio Manager, Devlin Capital Inc.
I am very excited to join the C.D. Howe Institute, and look forward to helping the Institute fulfill its mission of promoting economically sound public policies in Canada.
Angelo Melino
Professor, University of Toronto and 2017 Research Auditor, C.D. Howe Institute
The Hon. Howard Wetston
Good public policy is critical and the C.D. Howe Institute is a forum in which important public policies are developed and debated.
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