February 18, 2015 – Canada’s current copyright framework for recorded music is shortchanging artists, according to a new report from the C.D. Howe Institute. In “The Value of Copyrights in Recorded Music: Terrestrial Radio and Beyond,” author Marcel Boyer finds that the competitive value of recorded music is about 2.5 times greater than the current level of copyright payments.

February 17, 2015 – William Robson, President and CEO of the C.D. Howe Institute, announces the appointment of Kim Shannon to the Institute’s National Council, an esteemed group of Canadians who advise the Institute’s research program.

“Kim’s insights into business and economics, her rich knowledge of global capital markets, and her commitment to good policy will make her a tremendous contributor to the Council,” remarked Robson. “We are delighted she is joining us.”

February 12, 2015 – Greater school choice has improved the reading and numeracy scores of grade 4 students in some areas of British Columbia, according to a new C.D. Howe Institute report. In “Expanding School Choice through Open Enrolment: Lessons from British Columbia,” authors Jane Friesen, Benjamin Cerf Harris and Simon Woodcock provide fresh insights to policymakers in other provinces considering introducing greater school choice into their public education systems.

February 9, 2015 – Hugh L. MacKinnon, Chairman and CEO, Bennett Jones LLP, and Chair, C.D. Howe Institute Board of Directors, announces the election of Victor Dodig to the Board.

“We are very pleased to welcome Victor to the Board,” remarked MacKinnon. “He brings a wealth of knowledge to the table.”

Victor Dodig is President and Chief Executive Officer of the CIBC group of companies, one of North America’s largest financial services institutions.

February 5, 2015 – Canadian healthcare is facing a paradox: recently graduated specialist physicians struggle to find work, even as Canadians report long wait times for their services, says a report released today by the C.D. Howe Institute. In “Doctors without Hospitals: What to do about Specialists Who Can’t Find Work,” authors Åke Blomqvist, Colin Busby, Aaron Jacobs, and William Falk find that if policymakers do not shift course, the problem could worsen, resulting in a significant underutilization of resources, and even outmigration of Canadian-trained specialists.

February 2, 2015 – William Robson, President and CEO of the C.D. Howe Institute, announces the appointment of John Murray as a Senior Fellow.

Dr. Murray held a number of senior positions during his 34-year career at the Bank of Canada, and served a Deputy Governor from 2008 until his retirement from the Bank in 2014. As a member of the Bank’s Governing Council, he shared responsibility for decisions on monetary policy, financial system stability, and strategic direction.