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- The Brief | June 16, 2026
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.
The Brief | June 16, 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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Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics, School of Public Policy, University of Calgary
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Greg Sorbara
Former Minister of Finance, Ontario
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Senior Advisor, Bennett Jones
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John Manley
Chair of the Board, CIBC; former President and Chief Executive Officer of the Business Council of Canada
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Allan Gregg
It is an honour to be invited to join the C. D. Howe Institute as a Senior Fellow.
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Former President & CEO, VIA Rail Canada
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Former Group President and CEO, TD Bank Group
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Research Fellow, C.D. Howe Institute
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President, Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement
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Ken Engelhart
Senior Fellow
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Angel Gurría
Secretary-General, OECD
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Principal, Policy Driven Strategies
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Chairman & CEO, Bennett Jones
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