November 14, 2025 – The C.D. Howe Institute and its staff mourn the passing of influential Canadian economist and professor, Dr. Tom Courchene. A Senior Fellow with the C.D. Howe Institute from 1980 to 1999, Dr. Courchene was a prolific author, editor and authority on Canadian economic and social policy. He is remembered for his […]
October 15, 2025 – The C.D. Howe Institute congratulates International Fellow Peter Howitt for winning the 2025 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences as a co-recipient for his work on creative destruction. “Peter’s work has reshaped how we understand innovation, growth, and the forces that drive modern economic progress,” stated William B.P. Robson, President and […]
October 14, 2025– The C.D. Howe Institute is honoured to announce it has received a generous $2 million gift from acclaimed business leader and philanthropist Donald K. Johnson, O.C. With this gift, Mr. Johnson becomes the largest cumulative donor in the C.D. Howe Institute’s history. The Institute is also pleased to announce that its auditorium […]
September 29, 2025 – The C.D. Howe Institute is honoured to announce it has received a $2 million gift from esteemed Canadian entrepreneur, philanthropist, and long-time Institute board member Stephen J.R. Smith towards its new office and operations. The largest single donation in the C.D. Howe Institute’s history, the Chairman and CEO of Smith Financial […]
September 4, 2025 – The C.D. Howe Institute today announced that Bill Robson, President and Chief Executive Officer, intends to step down from his role. Robson will continue as President and CEO, or in an advisory capacity if a successor is in place, until June 30, 2026. The Institute also announced the establishment of an […]
August 15, 2025 – The C.D. Howe Institute and its staff mourn the passing of Bob Baldwin, a long-time Institute contributor and renowned pension policy expert. A leading voice in Canadian pension policy, Bob was the author of numerous Institute publications advising Canadians on their retirement savings and income, and a valued member of both […]
June 24, 2025 – The C.D. Howe Institute and its staff mourn the passing of the Honourable John McCallum, a long-time friend of the Institute and a distinguished Canadian economist, academic, and public servant. A past member of the C.D. Howe Institute’s Board of Directors, John made lasting contributions to the Institute, notably his work […]
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