Testimonials

Jeffrey Simpson

National Affairs Columnist, Globe and Mail

The C.D. Howe Institute is by far the best and most productive of Canada’s non-university think tanks.

Blake Shaffer

Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics, School of Public Policy, University of Calgary

Now, perhaps more than ever, places such as the C.D. Howe Institute are vital to deliver policymakers and the general public the non-partisan, peer-reviewed and evidence-based analysis needed to navigate complex public policy topics. I am thrilled to continue my affiliation with the Institute in furthering that mission.

Steve Orsini

Principal, Policy Driven Strategies

I am thrilled to be joining the C.D. Howe Institute given its international reputation as a leading independent, nonprofit research organization that is advancing economic, financial and public policy in Canada.

David P. O’Brien

Chairman of the Board, Encana

C.D. Howe plays an important role because it’s independent of government, it’s supported across the country, and it does very strong, rigorous analysis of public policy issues.

Hugh MacKinnon

Chairman & CEO, Bennett Jones

C.D. Howe means exposure to first-class critical analysis; participation in the development of thoughtful public policy; and enjoying the company of dynamic people engaged in the broader community.

John Manley

Chair of the Board, CIBC; former President and Chief Executive Officer of the Business Council of Canada

You need outside voices, like the C.D. Howe Institute, that are rigorous and thoughtful, that challenge some of the assumptions that are made within government.

Rt. Hon. Paul Martin

Former Prime Minister of Canada

Whether one agrees with the thrust of a C.D. Howe Institute study, the quality of its work and its impact on public policy is undeniable.

Paul Masson

The C.D. Howe Institute is the premier economic think tank in Canada, and I feel privileged to be associated with them.

The Hon. Dalton McGuinty

Former Premier of Ontario

It has become one of our country’s most recognized think tanks and has added much to the perspective of Canadians on a diverse range of subjects – from fiscal and monetary policy to economic growth and innovation.

Frank McKenna

Deputy Chair, The Toronto-Dominion Bank

I’m a great admirer of the C.D. Howe Institute.

Angelo Melino

Professor, University of Toronto and 2017 Research Auditor, C.D. Howe Institute

The C.D. Howe Institute is the best think tank in Canada.  I especially appreciate the informed perspective, filtered through a rigorous review process, that is provided by former policy makers. I was extremely impressed by the quality of the refereeing and the editting for E-briefs.

Kevin Milligan

Fellow-in-Residence (On Leave)

The C.D. Howe Institute combines finely-honed wisdom with fresh innovation to produce Canada’s smartest and highest-impact policy research. I am thrilled to continue my association with the Institute.

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