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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

Steve Ambler
Steve Ambler
Professor of Economics, Université du Québec
Anita Anand
Anita Anand
Professor, University of Toronto Faculty of Law, and Academic Director, Centre for the Legal Profession
Åke Blomqvist
Åke Blomqvist
Adjunct Research Professor, Carleton University
Tom Closson
Tom Closson
Former President & CEO, Ontario Hospital Association; President and CEO, Tom Closson Consulting
Marshall Cohen
Marshall Cohen
Former Deputy Minister, Industry, Trade & Commerce, Energy, Mines & Resources, and Finance, Canada; Counsel, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
Sherry Cooper
Sherry Cooper
Former Chief Economist, BMO; TMX Professor, DeGroote School of Business

Latest Research

Banking on Infrastructure: How the Canada Infrastructure Bank can Build Infrastructure Better for Canadians
Banking on Infrastructure: How the Canada Infrastructure Bank can Build Infrastructure Better for Canadians
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Casting Off: How Ottawa Can Maximize the Value of Canada's Major Ports and Benefit Taxpayers
Casting Off: How Ottawa Can Maximize the Value of Canada's Major Ports and Benefit Taxpayers
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Spendthrifts and Savers: Are Canadians Acting Like they are “House Poor” or “House Rich”?
Spendthrifts and Savers: Are Canadians Acting Like they are “House Poor” or “House Rich”?
June 6, 2017
Tax Options for Childcare that Encourage Work, Flexibility, Choice, Fairness and Quality
Tax Options for Childcare that Encourage Work, Flexibility, Choice, Fairness and Quality
May 31, 2017
The Paradox of Productivity, Technology, and Innovation in Canadian Healthcare
The Paradox of Productivity, Technology, and Innovation in Canadian Healthcare
May 23, 2017
How to Restore Public Trust and Credibility at the National Energy Board
How to Restore Public Trust and Credibility at the National Energy Board
May 16, 2017
Premium Compensation: The Ballooning Cost of Federal Government Employees
Premium Compensation: The Ballooning Cost of Federal Government Employees
May 11, 2017
Defining the Public Interest in Regulatory Decisions: The Case for Economic Efficiency
Defining the Public Interest in Regulatory Decisions: The Case for Economic Efficiency
May 9, 2017
In Need of a Booster: How to Improve Childhood Vaccination Coverage in Canada
In Need of a Booster: How to Improve Childhood Vaccination Coverage in Canada
April 27, 2017

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