The C.D Howe Institute's output is essential reading because more than any other think tank, its research is authorative, timely, and written by outstanding scholars. This approach is supported by the most rigorous expert review process in the industry. This effort has made the C.D. Howe Institute an essential part of the policy process, earning it accolades and prestigious awards along the way. The C.D. Howe Institute has won more research awards than any similar Canadian think tank as a result.