Alberta, Ontario Lead in Innovation Ranking

November 28, 2014 – Alberta and Ontario are leading the pack in innovation as measured by patents filed per capita, according to a new report from the C.D. Howe Institute. In “Measuring Innovation in Canada: The Tale Told by Patent Applications,” authors Robbie Brydon, Nicholas Chesterley, Benjamin Dachis and Aaron Jacobs show for the first time which provinces and which sectors are leading or lagging in Canadian-led innovation for the Canadian market.

November 27, 2014 — The C.D. Howe Institute’s Monetary Policy Council (MPC) today recommended that the Bank of Canada keep its target for the overnight rate, the very short-term interest rate it targets for monetary policy purposes, at 1.00 percent at its next announcement on December 3, 2014. Looking ahead, the Council called for the Bank to hold the target at 1.00 percent through the spring of 2015, and called for a target of 1.25 a year from now.

Full Communiqué: Communique_Nov27.pdf

Ronald Dekker, Michael Hyatt, Jeff Musson, Ray Sharma, and moderator John Stackhouse

The C.D. Howe Institute’s inaugural Entrepreneurs Debate Series Event will bring together industry veterans; public sector leaders; and the entrepreneur community to discuss key issues related to entrepreneurship in Canada.

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Canada’s tax system needs a new blueprint to respond to challenges from global trends, according to a groundbreaking report released today.  In “Tax Policy for a New Era: Promoting Economic Growth and Fairness,” author Kevin Milligan proposes a reformed tax system that would achieve both greater potential economic growth and enhanced tax fairness.

 

New Blueprint for Canada’s Tax System Proposed

November 26, 2014 – Canada’s tax system needs a new blueprint to respond to challenges from global trends, according to a groundbreaking report released today.  In “Tax Policy for a New Era: Promoting Economic Growth and Fairness,” author Kevin Milligan proposes a reformed tax system that would achieve both greater potential economic growth and enhanced tax fairness.

Kevin Milligan, Michael Horgan, Jack Mintz

The tax system is perhaps the best expression of Canada’s public policy priorities and values. Today, amid emerging questions of competitiveness, income inequality, and public finance sustainability, it is critical for Canadians to conduct a comprehensive review of the country’s federal tax structure. The C.D. Howe Institute, in collaboration with CPA Canada, is proud to announce a new, ground-breaking tax platform for Canada.

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Robert Couzin, Brian Ernewein, and Finn Poschmann

The C.D. Howe Institute’s Annual Jack Mintz Seminar was established in honour of Dr. Jack Mintz’s outstanding achievements in the field of economic and tax policy. Dr. Mintz served as President and CEO of the Institute from 1999 through 2006. The lecture is supported by a dedicated endowment established by his friends and colleagues to commemorate his leadership of the Institute and contribution to Canadian public life.

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Canada needs a better and faster payments system, according to a report from the C.D. Howe Institute. In “A Speedier and More Efficient Payments System for Canada,” author Mati Dubrovinsky finds that the Canadian economy would benefit from an upgraded payments system that creates lower financial risk, lower payment-processing costs for businesses and, as a consequence, makes Canadian businesses more competitive globally.

Canada Needs A Faster, Better Payments System

November 20, 2014 – Canada needs a better and faster payments system, according to a report from the C.D. Howe Institute. In “A Speedier and More Efficient Payments System for Canada,” author Mati Dubrovinsky finds that the Canadian economy would benefit from an upgraded payments system that creates lower financial risk, lower payment-processing costs for businesses and, as a consequence, makes Canadian businesses more competitive globally.