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- The Brief | September 3, 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 | September 3, 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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Adjunct Professor, HEC
Canada is facing challenges that cut across many dimensions: slowing economy, environmental concerns, demographic shift, cultural change and the affordability of health care to name a few. It needs organizations like the C.D. Howe Institute who, through high quality research and clear communication, help Canadian policymakers see beyond the challenges of the moment and adopt policy that will stand the test of time.


Pierre Lortie
Senior Business Advisor, Dentons Canada LLP; Director, ECN Capital Corp.
The C.D. Howe Institute has earned its status as a leading source of sound policy advice in good times and in times of stress because its analyses and recommendations are not simply based on empirical data, but provide a way of making sense of the data, which is crucial for a well-balanced policy design.


Dr. Bob Bell
Former Deputy Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Ontario
The health and social policy work undertaken by the C.D. Howe Institute has an international reputation for its evidence-based, rigorous analysis. When it comes to the most urgent priorities, the C.D. Howe Institute’s publications are so often right on the money.


Timothy Hodgson
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
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Principal, Policy Driven Strategies
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Rudyard Griffiths
Co-founder and Executive Director, The Dominion Institute
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David R. Johnson
Professor of Economics, Wilfrid Laurier University
I have always tried to focus my research on areas with direct application to public policy,” said Johnson. “The C.D. Howe Institute has been a great partner in pursuing my interests.


Richard Legault
President & CEO, Brookfield Renewable Power
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The Hon. Howard Wetston
Good public policy is critical and the C.D. Howe Institute is a forum in which important public policies are developed and debated.


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.


Ed Devlin
Founder, Lead Portfolio Manager, Devlin Capital Inc.
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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.


Peter Wallace
Secretary of the Treasury Board; former City Manager, City of Toronto
The C.D. Howe Institute provides an opportunity for government to engage with partners in the private sector, partners in other levels of government, and others in the non-profit world.


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 Honourable Henry N. Jackman
Chairman, E-L Financial Corporation Limited; former Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario
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