Testimonials

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.

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.

Jack M. Mintz

President’s Fellow, School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary

No question the C.D. Howe Institute has contributed immensely to Canada’s  economic policy debates over the past several decades with good peer-reviewed and non-partisan analysis.

Ron Mock

Former President, Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan

I have had a long association with the C.D. Howe Institute, and have had the pleasure to have spoken at functions and contributed to their thought-provoking publications. I am extremely pleased to join such an impressive and important organization.

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.

Paul Masson

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

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.

Jeanette Patell

Head of Canada Government Affairs & Public Policy, YouTube Canada

The C.D. Howe Institute makes a valuable contribution to raising the level of knowledge and sophistication in policy deliberations.

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.

Kevin Lynch

Former Clerk of the Privy Council and Cabinet Secretary

Independent research is critical to debate, and the C.D. Howe Institute is a true Canadian jewel.

Peter Howitt

Lyn Crost Professor of Social Sciences, Brown University

I am proud to be associated with the C.D. Howe Institute, one of Canada’s best sources of first rate economic commentary and policy analysis.

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