Special Seminar: Driving Canada Forward: Enhancing SME Growth

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The C.D. Howe Institute was pleased to host an off-the-record seminar on supporting Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs). SMEs are the bedrock of Canada’s economy and the Canadian government focuses considerable attention supporting them. The Seminar convened senior-level industry representatives, policymakers and leading experts to review current incentives and explore viable policy solutions to ensure that SMEs are equipped with the right tools, programs, and services for growth.
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The Albany Club, 91 King Street East
Main Dining Room
Toronto ON M5C 1G3
Canada

Michael Trebilcock Wins the Donner Prize

April 30, 2015 – The C.D. Howe Institute congratulates Research Fellow Michael J. Trebilcock for winning this year’s $50,000 Donner Prize! The annual award is given to the best public policy book written by a Canadian. Dr. Trebilcock was awarded the prize for Dealing With Losers: The Political Economy of Policy Transitions, published by Oxford University Press.

Ottawa Executive Briefing: David Dodge, Senior Advisor, Bennett Jones LLP; Chair, C.D. Howe Institute’s National Council

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Mr. Dodge discussed his recently released C.D. Howe Institute publication entitled Financial Regulation and Efficiency: Tradeoffs in the Post-Financial Crisis Era which addresses the concerns of efficiency and effectiveness since the financial crisis and other broader thoughts on the financial economy

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67 Yonge Street, Suite 300
Toronto ON M5E 1J8
Canada

The Honourable Konrad von Finckenstein Re-Appointed as a Senior Fellow of the C.D. Howe Institute

April 28, 2015 – William Robson, President and CEO of the C.D. Howe Institute, announces the re-appointment of The Honourable Konrad von Finckenstein as a Senior Fellow of the Institute.

“Konrad’s many insights into competition policy and regulation in Canada have been hugely valuable to the C.D. Howe Institute,” remarked Robson. “We are delighted at the continued opportunity to work with him on the many important policy challenges facing Canada in these areas.”

Entrepreneurs Debate Series: Arlene Dickinson, Nitin Kawale, Greg Taylor, and moderator John Stackhouse

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The Entrepreneurs Debate Series brings together industry veterans, public sector leaders, and the entrepreneur community to discuss key issues related to entrepreneurship in Canada. The expert panel discussed the main barriers to growth for entrepreneurs. Is the issue limited talent and knowledge of how to run a business by entrepreneurs, or are the challenges primarily external, with an unsupportive entrepreneurial culture in Canada?

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67 Yonge Street
Toronto ON M5E 1J8
Canada

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