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- The Brief | August 29, 2026
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The Brief | August 29, 2026
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Widely considered to be Canada’s most influential think tank, the C.D. Howe Institute is a source of trusted policy intelligence, distinguished by research that is nonpartisan, evidence-based and subject to definitive expert review.
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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.


Brian Johnston
Corporate Director, Johnston Family Foundation
I support the C.D. Howe Institute because Canada needs clear, unbiased, and factual research on the major issues facing this country. C.D. Howe delivers this in spades. While there is little doubt that some of the conclusions are not well received, the rigour of the analysis can hardly be disputed!


Pierre Fortin
Emeritus Professor of Economics, Université du Québec à Montréal
To be read and, most importantly, challenged by researchers who are among the most knowledgeable about economic policy in general and the Canadian economy in particular is the wonderful gift the Institute is providing its fellows. I can’t do without it.


Monique Jérôme-Forget
Former Minister of Finance, Québec
The C.D. Howe Institute was very instrumental in making sure that Canada took the right direction at times when there were challenges facing the country.


Ernie Eves
Former Premier of Ontario
I hope the C.D. Howe Institute continues to have a positive impact on government finances.


Edward Glaeser
Professor of Economics, Harvard University


Mark Romoff
Senior Fellow
The C.D. Howe Institute has a well-earned reputation for rigorously tackling the most complex policy issues of the day and whose voice is trusted, respected and listened to by government and industry decision makers alike.


Adam Found
Course Instructor, Trent University; Manager of Corporate Assets, City of Kawartha Lakes
The C.D. Howe Institute consistently spearheads high-quality and timely research on relevant public policy matters. It is a pleasure to contribute to this body of research and partner with the Institute to promote economic prosperity in Canada.


Pierre Lortie
Senior Fellow
For over 50 years, the C.D. Howe Institute has been a beacon for sound economic and social policies in Canada. Its remarkable contribution and intellectual leadership continue unabated.


William Watson
Research Fellow, C.D. Howe Institute
I use C.D. Howe reports and briefs in many of the columns I write and in every policy course I teach at McGill. They are the model of intelligent, informed, evidence-based analysis. Canadian policy debate would be bleak without their like.


Yves Giroux
I’m delighted to join the C.D. Howe Institute at such a pivotal moment in our country’s history. The Institute’s outstanding research and thoughtful contributions to policy debates are invaluable, and I’m honoured to contribute in my own way to its important work.


Ken Engelhart
Senior Fellow
The C.D. Howe Institute provides Canada’s policy makers with practical, useful and principled advice, and I am honoured to be able to assist in their deliberations.


Tracy Redies
Former President & CEO, Coast Capital Savings Credit Union
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Willem Buiter
Special Economic Adviser, Citi
I have been a consumer of the C.D. Howe Institute’s products for years as they are a source of definitive policy intelligence.


Thomas A. Wilson
Senior Advisor, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto
The C.D. Howe Institute has a most impressive research outreach program. Its many roundtable luncheons and member conference calls complement its extensive list of public policy publications.


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