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The Brief | April 21, 2026

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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Why the $10/day Childcare Program Isn’t Working and How to Fix It | Parisa Mahboubi & Tingting Zhang
Canada promised over 250,000 new childcare spaces – but many still haven’t materialized. While $10-a-day fees have improved affordability, families are increasingly stuck on waitlists as demand outpaces supply. Economists Parisa Mahboubi and Tingting Zhang explore what’s behind the gap and how it can be fixed. Read the report: https://cdhowe.org/publication/from-promise-to-practice-a-critical-review-of-the-federal-childcare-plan/
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AI Adoption in Canada Could Reach 48% by 2036 – But Productivity Gains Modest Compared to G7 Peers

AI adoption among enterprises could reach 13 to 63 percent across G7 countries over the…

Federal and Provincial Net Debt Could Reach Unsustainable Levels

Federal and Provincial Net Debt Could Reach Unsustainable Levels
Combining provincial and federal net-debt projections in the most recently released budgets shows the consolidated…

Why Canada Needs a Carbon Price Floor

A recent C.D. Howe Institute report recommends introducing a national price floor for carbon emission…

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