Trusted Policy
Intelligence
- The Brief | June 20, 2025
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.
The Brief | June 20, 2025
- Opinions & Editorials
- Intelligence Memos
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.
Research & Insights

- Trade and International Policy

- Fiscal and Tax Policy, Industry Regulation and Competition Policy


- Trade and International Policy

- Financial Services and Regulation

- Demographics and Immigration, Education, Skills and Labour Market, Public Investments and Infrastructure

- Financial Services and Regulation, Monetary Policy

- Health Policy, Public Governance and Accountability

- Trade and International Policy
Intelligence Memos
Opinion / Editorial

Ed Devlin
Founder, Lead Portfolio Manager, Devlin Capital Inc.

Ernie Eves
Former Premier of Ontario

Dwight Duncan
Senior Strategic Advisor, McMillan LLP; Former Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance, Government of Ontario

Hugh O’Reilly
Senior Fellow

Gary Clyde Hufbauer
Reginald Jones Senior Fellow, Peterson Institute for International Economics

Janet Davidson
Don Johnson Fellow-in-Residence

Peter Wallace
Secretary of the Treasury Board; former City Manager, City of Toronto

Miles Corak
Professor of Economics, The Graduate Center, City University of New York

Pierre Lortie
Senior Business Advisor, Dentons Canada LLP; Director, ECN Capital Corp.

David R. Johnson
Professor of Economics, Wilfrid Laurier University

Michael Horgan
Senior Advisor, Bennett Jones

Scott Burns
CEO, BURNCO Group of Companies

John Crow, O.C.
Former Governor, Bank of Canada

Jamison Steeve
Senior Fellow

Barbara Zvan
Former Chief Risk & Strategy Officer, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan

Peter van Dijk
PwC National Tax Policy Leader – Canada, PwC Canada
Latest Videos
- Energy and Natural Resources
Graphic Intelligence
In the News
- Investment Executive
- April 28, 2025
- The Winnipeg Free Press
- April 26, 2025
- Investment Executive
- April 25, 2025
- The Globe and Mail
- April 24, 2025
- Financial Post
- April 24, 2025
Upcoming Events
- Public Governance and Accountability, Roundtable Luncheons
- Jun 24, 2025
- 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
- Public Governance and Accountability, Roundtable Luncheons
- Jun 24, 2025
- 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Get Involved
Membership
Membership is an investment in sound public policy. Our Members include corporations, associations, foundations, educational institutions and individuals who value in-depth, peer-reviewed research that guides policy decisions.
Make A Donation
The Institute takes great pride in its contribution to Canada’s standing as one of the world’s most favoured nations. But our ability to support effective decision-making depends on donor support. All gifts are eligible for charitable receipts.
Affiliate Supporters
Our new affiliate program is an opportunity to support the Institute and access some membership benefits, including opportunities to purchase tickets to webinars and our flagship Director’s Dinner and Regent Debate.
Join Our Team
The C.D. Howe Institute’s research is national in scope and we host policy events across the country. If you are passionate about improving the living standards of Canadians, the C.D. Howe Institute is looking for you.