Trusted Policy
Intelligence
- The Brief | March 26, 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 | March 26, 2025
- Intelligence Memos
Parisa Mahboubi, Tingting Zhang
- Intelligence Memos
Tasnim Fariha
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
John Richards
- Education, Skills and Labour Market
Don Drummond, Alexandre Laurin, William B.P. Robson
- Fiscal and Tax Policy, Public Governance and Accountability
Parisa Mahboubi, Tingting Zhang
- Education, Skills and Labour Market
- Financial Services and Regulation, Monetary Policy
- Trade and International Policy
- Demographics and Immigration, Education, Skills and Labour Market, Skills and Labour Market
Tasnim Fariha, David Jones
- Public Investments and Infrastructure
Tasnim Fariha, David Jones
- Public Investments and Infrastructure
Intelligence Memos
Opinion / Editorial
Steve Ambler, Jeremy Kronick
Angelo Melino
Professor, University of Toronto and 2017 Research Auditor, C.D. Howe Institute
The C.D. Howe Institute is the best think tank in Canada. I especially appreciate the informed perspective, filtered through a rigorous review process, that is provided by former policy makers. I was extremely impressed by the quality of the refereeing and the editting for E-briefs.
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.
Kevan Cowan
Chief Executive Officer, Capital Markets Authority Implementation Organization
The C.D. Howe Institute sets the gold standard in research through its nonpartisan, evidence-driven work.
Marcel Boyer
Professor Emeritus of Industrial Economics and Fellow, CIRANO, Université de Montréal
The C.D. Howe Institute has been, over the years, an exceptional place for out-of-the-box ideas and discussions on a broad range of issues with significant impacts on public policies in Canada and elsewhere.
Frank McKenna
Deputy Chair, The Toronto-Dominion Bank
I’m a great admirer of the C.D. Howe Institute.
Edward Iacobucci
Dean and Professor of Law, University of Toronto Faculty Of Law
I am pleased to continue working with the C.D. Howe Institute, an important Canadian institution, and to serve on the Competition Policy Council in particular. I learn a great deal from the practitioners, academics and policy-makers that comprise the Council, and look forward to the next year of discussion and debate.
Steve Ambler
Professor of Economics (Retired), Université du Québec à Montréal
The C.D. Howe Institute is recognized as Canada’s preeminent policy research centre in the field of monetary policy. I am honoured to be associated with this long tradition of excellence.
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.
David R. Johnson
Professor of Economics, Wilfrid Laurier University
I have always tried to focus my research on areas with direct application to public policy,” said Johnson. “The C.D. Howe Institute has been a great partner in pursuing my interests.
Robert Ghiz
Former Premier of Prince Edward Island
The C.D Howe Institute has a longstanding tradition of improving the standard of living for Canadians from coast to coast by fostering sound economic and social policy.
Paul Masson
The C.D. Howe Institute is the premier economic think tank in Canada, and I feel privileged to be associated with them.
Mitzie Hunter
Senior Fellow
The C.D. Howe Institute brings experts together in various fields to debate the big issues that impact the Canadian economy to advance outcomes for people. Their Roundtables offer a place for policymakers to work out challenging issues with industry leaders.
Rudyard Griffiths
Co-founder and Executive Director, The Dominion Institute
The C.D. Howe Institute is a great Canadian think tank.
Anindya Sen
Professor of Economics and Director of the Master of Public Service, University of Waterloo
I am pleased to continue my work with the C.D. Howe Institute. The Institute has allowed me to conduct research on a wide array of policy questions and communicate important findings to the public. I look forward to future research projects.
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.
Rt. Hon. Paul Martin
Former Prime Minister of Canada
Whether one agrees with the thrust of a C.D. Howe Institute study, the quality of its work and its impact on public policy is undeniable.
Latest Videos
- Housing
Solving Canada’s multiple housing crises requires thinking big – about smaller cities. Vancouver School of Economics professor Paul Beaudry and C.D. Howe Institute Vice President of Economic Analysis Jeremy Kronick discuss why focusing on growing our smaller urban centres into larger cities will help ease the pain nationwide.
Graphic Intelligence
Upcoming Events
- Financial Services and Regulation, Monetary Policy, Public Investments and Infrastructure, Roundtable Luncheons
Webcast on Cisco Webex with Yves Giroux, Parliamentary Budget Officer
- May 22, 2025
- 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
- Featured Event, Public Investments and Infrastructure, Roundtable Luncheons
- Apr 2, 2025
- 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
- Innovation and Business Growth, Public Governance and Accountability, Roundtable Luncheons
- Apr 8, 2025
- 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
- Financial Services and Regulation, Public Investments and Infrastructure
- Apr 22, 2025
- 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Get Involved
Our mission is to raise living standards by fostering economically sound public policies. We welcome your involvement and support.
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.