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Rudyard Griffiths
Co-founder and Executive Director, The Dominion Institute
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Fellow-in-Residence
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Ernie Eves
Former Premier of Ontario
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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.


Edward Glaeser
Professor of Economics, Harvard University


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.


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.


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.


Wendy Dobson
Co-Director, Rotman Institute for International Business; Professor Emerita of Economic Analysis and Policy
The C.D. Howe Institute’s research is a critical asset to policy makers, and it provides a unique venue for substantive, non-partisan policy development. I hope my gift inspires others to make personal contributions to the Institute’s future.”


Angel Gurría
Secretary-General, OECD
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Louis Gagnon
President, Canadian Operations, Intact Financial Corporation


Fred Horne
Senior Fellow
The C.D. Howe Institute has always been one of Canada’s most trusted sources for research and policy analysis of the highest caliber. What is perhaps less acknowledged is the leadership the Institute provides to convene experts and decision-makers to debate practical policy options that address Canada’s most pressing challenges. I am honoured to further my association with C.D. Howe Institute through this appointment.


Paul Masson
The C.D. Howe Institute is the premier economic think tank in Canada, and I feel privileged to be associated with them.


Ken Hartwick
The C.D. Howe Institute delivers insightful, evidence-based analysis that informs sound policy decisions. Their rigorous research and impartial approach provide invaluable guidance for shaping Canada’s future and driving innovation for all Canadians.


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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.


Peter Wallace
Secretary of the Treasury Board; former City Manager, City of Toronto
The C.D. Howe Institute provides an opportunity for government to engage with partners in the private sector, partners in other levels of government, and others in the non-profit world.
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