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- The Brief | June 3, 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 | June 3, 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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2025 Labour Market Review: Trade Uncertainty, Structural Pressures, and Policy Priorities for Canada
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Professor Emeritus of Economics and Law, University of Toronto
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Founder, Lead Portfolio Manager, Devlin Capital Inc.
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William Thomas
CEO & Senior Partner, KPMG LLP
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Leonard Waverman
Dean, DeGroote School of Business
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Kevin Milligan
Fellow-in-Residence
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Senior Advisor, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto
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Ken Hartwick
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Senior Fellow
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Corporate Director, Strategic Advisor, and former senior civil servant
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Frank McKenna
Deputy Chair, The Toronto-Dominion Bank
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Frank Swedlove
President, Swedlove Consulting Inc.; Former President, Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association Inc.
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Shawn Graham
Former Premier of New Brunswick
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Ken Engelhart
Senior Fellow
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Aaron Regent
Founder and Managing Partner, Magris Resources Inc.
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David P. O’Brien
Chairman of the Board, Encana
C.D. Howe plays an important role because it’s independent of government, it’s supported across the country, and it does very strong, rigorous analysis of public policy issues.
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