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.

The Institute further bolsters its independence by maintaining a broad mix of funding from individuals, foundations, corporations, and granting organizations.
Institute memberships make up the largest share of the Institute’s support. Membership contributions from individuals, entrepreneurs and corporations are eligible for charitable receipts. Academic, corporate and individual donations (36%) and public sector subscriptions (5%) together accounted for 41% of the Institute’s income in 2022.

Donations to policy councils and working groups (26%) 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 (12% of the Institute’s income in 2022) represent income from attendance fees and sponsorships.

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