Funding
As a registered Canadian charity, the C.D. Howe Institute accepts donations to further its mission from individuals, private and public organizations, and charitable foundations. It seeks support from diverse donors to ensure that no individual, organization, region or industry has or appears to have undue influence on its publications and activities. It accepts no donation that stipulates a predetermined result or otherwise compromises its review processes or inhibits the independence of its staff and authors. A comprehensive conflict-of-interest policy, including disclosure in any written work, applies to its staff and its authors.
Institute memberships make up the largest share of the Institute’s support. Membership contributions from individuals, entrepreneurs and corporations are eligible for charitable receipts. “Annual academic, corporate, and individual donations” (33%) and “public sector subscriptions” (4%) together accounted for 37% of the Institute’s income in 2024.
Donations to “policy councils and working groups” (25%) support work in major research areas, such as international economic policy, healthcare, and pensions. “Endowments and research grants” (20%) support research and other activities in specific policy areas.
“Events” (14% of the Institute’s income in 2024) represent income from attendance fees and sponsorships. Revenue from “Other” includes publication sales, contracts, and interest.