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Politicians of every stripe face inevitable temptations to make choices that are not based on sound, evidence-based economics. Yet the experience of Canada’s trading partners shows the importance of strategic and considered policy development – and, regrettably, the impact of its absence.

From EI reform, to recent changes in immigration policy, to healthcare, to fiscal accountability and tax policy, the work of the C.D. Howe Institute aims to help governments coast-to-coast craft a more competitive Canadian economy. We consistently attract research fellows with leadership experience from the public service, private sector, and top universities. Just recently, our work won the Canadian Economics Association’s Purvis Prize (for the sixth time!).

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.

Notwithstanding our high standing with political and policy leaders, top scholars, and media, our funding and staff complement are modest relative to the breadth and quality of our output.

Please take a moment to help us now. Your personal contribution of $100, $500, $1,000 or even $5,000 will build momentum in our push for a stronger, more dynamic Canada. To donate, please click here to make an online contribution. All gifts are eligible for a charitable receipt. You can also call in your donation today at (416) 865-1904 or send an email to cdhowe@cdhowe.org.

Your personal, philanthropic support is critical to the Institute - central in helping us enhance our policy impact.

My colleagues and I deeply appreciate your support – with your help we will build a more prosperous Canada.

You may already support us through your organization. As a charity, we are asking you to take one moment and make a personal contribution of $50, $250, $500 or even $1,000 to the C.D. Howe Institute today. Please help us by making an online contribution through CanadaHelps.

Making a Gift

Your charitable gift is a critical way to support the C.D. Howe Institute’s highest priorities in its key areas of focus: fiscal and monetary policy, international policy, economic growth and entrepreneurship, social policy and government and public institutions. A gift by December 31 will provide you with an income tax deduction for the current year.

Donor Accountability

When donors give money to charitable organizations they often wonder how the money is managed and what meaningful change their money has helped to create. When you give money to the C.D. Howe Institute you can be secure in the knowledge that your gift will be carefully managed and will be used to create high-level, relevant and exceptional results.

How is Endowment Managed at the C.D. Howe Institute?

Endowed gifts provide a predictable, secure source of funding for research programs, conferences, and publications in priority areas. The C.D. Howe Institute’s Board of Directors ensures that management of donations meets or exceeds accepted standards for good governance and generally accepted accounting principles.

The Board of Directors approves the investment and management policies of the Institute;  the Audit, Finance & Risk Committee oversees (a) the policies’ compliance with legislation, accounting standards, other Institute policies, etc., and (b) management’s compliance with the policies. The Institute's Board is composed of Directors whose financial and business acumen ranks among the best in Canada.

The members of the Audit, Finance & Risk Committee are:

• Anna Kennedy (Chair), Chief Operating & Chief Financial Officer, KingSett Capital Inc.
• Heather Evans, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Tax Foundation
• Louis Gagnon, President, Canadian Operations, Intact Financial Corporation
• Marcia Moffat, Managing Director – Head of Canada, BlackRock

Your Contributions At Work

If you have given to the Institute in the past, what initiatives has your gift helped to support? The Institute has played a central role in defining the debate and development of Canadian public policy. The Institute led debate and helped spark:

• The embrace of continental free trade by successive federal governments;
• The national consensus on the need to reduce federal and provincial deficits and to establish a more competitive fiscal framework;
• The reform of the Canada Pension Plan;
• The decision by the Bank of Canada to pursue a low inflation policy;
• The decision of various governments to create a tax advantage for Canada and begin to tax reform.

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