The C.D. Howe Institute announced today a $1.5 million gift from noted philanthropist and long-time member Donald K. Johnson to enhance the Institute’s policy research capacity.
"Don’s gift – the largest we have ever received – creates a 10-year fellowship program to support the appointment of a policy practitioner or university-based researcher each year. The Don Johnson Fellowship will strengthen our policy impact now, and into the future,” said William B.P. Robson, the Institute’s CEO.
Part of his gift will also endow a named membership at the Institute, to forever associate the Institute’s policy work with his legacy.
Duncan Munn, C.D. Howe Institute President, added: “We are very grateful for Don’s gift, which strengthens our capacity to recruit top-drawer talent to work on critical issues.”
“The creation of the Johnson Fellowships will enable the Institute to invest in priority areas where time-limited focus can produce policy impact. The C.D. Howe Institute is honoured to count Johnson among its strongest supporters."
An Officer of the Order of Canada, Donald K. Johnson has made landmark gifts to charities across Canada, including a recent $50 million gift to name the Eye Research Institute at the University Health Network, and generous contributions to a wide variety of organizations such as the Ivey Business School at Western University and the National Ballet of Canada.
For more information contact: Lauren Malyk, Communications Officer, C.D. Howe Institute, 416-865-1904 Ext. 0247, lmalyk@cdhowe.org
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