The C.D. Howe Institute’s National Council brings together a distinguished group of Canadian business leaders, academics, former public officials, and other experts to provide strategic perspectives relevant to the Institute’s overall research program. David Dodge, Senior Advisor, Bennett Jones LLP and former Governor of the Bank of Canada, chairs the Council. Its members provide their insights about emerging national, sectoral and regional policy challenges to support the quality and relevance of the Institute’s research and related activities.

Chair

David Dodge

David Dodge

Former Governor, Bank of Canada; Senior Advisor, Bennett Jones LLP

Members

Elyse Allan, C.M.

Former President and CEO, GE Canada
Steve Ambler

Steve Ambler

Fellow-In-Residence
Bob Baldwin

Bob Baldwin

Proprietor, Baldwin Consulting
Åke Blomqvist

Åke Blomqvist

Fellow-In-Residence
Tom Closson

Tom Closson

Principal, Tom Closson Consulting; Former President & CEO, Ontario Hospital Association
Marshall Cohen

Marshall Cohen

Former Deputy Minister, Industry, Trade & Commerce, Energy, Mines & Resources, and Finance, Canada; Counsel, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
Leo de Bever

Leo de Bever

Senior Fellow
Brad Corson

Brad Corson

Chairman, President and CEO, Imperial Oil
David F. Denison

David F. Denison

Former President & CEO, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board