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- The Brief | May 1, 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.
The Brief | May 1, 2026
- 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.
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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.
Elyse Allan
Former President & CEO, GE Canada
Yves Giroux
I’m delighted to join the C.D. Howe Institute at such a pivotal moment in our country’s history. The Institute’s outstanding research and thoughtful contributions to policy debates are invaluable, and I’m honoured to contribute in my own way to its important work.
Mark Zelmer
Fellow-in-Residence
Public policy and regulation work best when they are grounded in strong research, deep analysis and lively debate. The C.D. Howe Institute offers one of Canada’s most dynamic and effective forums where this takes place.
William Thomas
CEO & Senior Partner, KPMG LLP
I support the Institute for its proven track record of advancing policy proposals that tangibly help Canada in its quest for talent, innovation and investment.
David Dodge
Senior Advisor, Bennett Jones
The C.D. Howe Institute is the best common room in the country.
Thomas A. Wilson
Senior Advisor, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto
The C.D. Howe Institute has a most impressive research outreach program. Its many roundtable luncheons and member conference calls complement its extensive list of public policy publications.
John Knubley
Corporate Director, Strategic Advisor, and former senior civil servant
It is an honour to become a C.D. Howe Institute fellow and to be part of a leading research organization dedicated to competitiveness, productivity and innovation in Canada.
Gordon Thiessen
Senior Fellow, C.D. Howe Institute
“The expert examinations of Canadian monetary policy by the Institute over many years have, I believe, been a particularly important contribution to the broader understanding of the Bank of Canada and its role in our economy.”
Angel Gurría
Secretary-General, OECD
It is a great honour to speak at the C.D. Howe Institute…one of the world’s epicentres of public policy enlightenment.
Dr. Bob Bell
Former Deputy Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Ontario
The health and social policy work undertaken by the C.D. Howe Institute has an international reputation for its evidence-based, rigorous analysis. When it comes to the most urgent priorities, the C.D. Howe Institute’s publications are so often right on the money.
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!
Monique Jérôme-Forget
Former Minister of Finance, Québec
The C.D. Howe Institute was very instrumental in making sure that Canada took the right direction at times when there were challenges facing the country.
Hélène Desmarais, C.M.
Chairman & CEO, Centre d’entreprises et d’innovation de Montréal
Why should we support the Institute? Because it is only through support from civil society that an independent voice such as the C.D. Howe can survive.
John Crow, O.C.
Former Governor, Bank of Canada
The C.D. Howe Institute stands at the apex of Canadian policy thought and only gets better.
Ron Mock
Former President, Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan
I have had a long association with the C.D. Howe Institute, and have had the pleasure to have spoken at functions and contributed to their thought-provoking publications. I am extremely pleased to join such an impressive and important organization.
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