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- The Brief | January 22, 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 | January 22, 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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Martin Eichenbaum
Charles Moskos Professor of Economics, Northwestern University
It’s an honor and a privilege to be associated with the C.D. Howe Institute. I have learned a great deal from ongoing discussions with my colleagues there about the central public policy challenges confronting Canada.
Paul Masson
The C.D. Howe Institute is the premier economic think tank in Canada, and I feel privileged to be associated with them.
Frank Swedlove
President, Swedlove Consulting Inc.; Former President, Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association Inc.
It is a great honour and privilege to serve as a Senior Fellow with the C.D. Howe Institute. Â Through my career I have valued its work and contributions to the public policy debate. Â It has also never shied away from taking on the difficult issues of the day, thus promoting open and needed discussion within government and the private sector.
Kevin Milligan
Fellow-in-Residence (On Leave)
The C.D. Howe Institute combines finely-honed wisdom with fresh innovation to produce Canada’s smartest and highest-impact policy research. I am thrilled to continue my association with the Institute.
Greg Sorbara
Former Minister of Finance, Ontario
Advice from the C.D. Howe Institute is always insightful and relevant.
Elyse Allan
Former President & CEO, GE Canada
The Hon. Howard Wetston
Good public policy is critical and the C.D. Howe Institute is a forum in which important public policies are developed and debated.
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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.
Dwight Duncan
Senior Strategic Advisor, McMillan LLP; Former Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance, Government of Ontario
From the time I was a student, through my years as Ontario Finance Minister, to the present day; the C.D. Howe Institute has been a thought leader on Canadian public policy. It is a real privilege to be associated with the Institute as it continues to advocate thoughtful debate, and solutions, to a range of society’s most challenging issues.
Evan Siddall
President & CEO, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
C.D. Howe is of course well known as one of Canada’s foremost economic think tanks.
Pierre Lortie
Senior Fellow
For over 50 years, the C.D. Howe Institute has been a beacon for sound economic and social policies in Canada. Its remarkable contribution and intellectual leadership continue unabated.
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.
Michael Sabia
Deputy Minister, Department of Finance Canada
The C.D. Howe Institute’s contributions to policy benefit all of Canada.
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.
Peter Howitt
Lyn Crost Professor of Social Sciences, Brown University
I am proud to be associated with the C.D. Howe Institute, one of Canada’s best sources of first rate economic commentary and policy analysis.
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