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

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

Members

Craig C. Thorburn

Partner, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Leonard Waverman

Leonard Waverman

Professor of Finance and Business Economics; Acting Director, The Foresight Lab, McMaster University
Alfred G. Wirth

Alfred G. Wirth

HNW Investments S.A.
Susan Wolburgh Jenah

Susan Wolburgh Jenah

Former President & CEO, Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada

Neil Yeates

Former Deputy Minister, Citizenship and Immigration Canada

Content

William B.P. Robson – A Professional Nag Pauses to Reflect
Intelligence Memos

William B.P. Robson – A Professional Nag Pauses to Reflect

A professional critic’s festive fulmination - Financial Post Op-Ed
Op-Ed

A professional critic’s festive fulmination - Financial Post Op-Ed

Parisa Mahboubi – Ministerial Mandate Letter: Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
Intelligence Memos

Parisa Mahboubi – Ministerial Mandate Letter: Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship

Donald Drummond - Ministerial Mandate Letter: Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations
Intelligence Memos

Donald Drummond - Ministerial Mandate Letter: Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations

Tammy Schirle - Ministerial Mandate Letter: Minister of Women and Gender Equality
Intelligence Memos

Tammy Schirle - Ministerial Mandate Letter: Minister of Women and Gender Equality

The global refugee crisis persists – the business community can help – Globe and Mail Op-Ed
Op-Ed

The global refugee crisis persists – the business community can help – Globe and Mail Op-Ed

Parisa Mahboubi - Canada Must Put Emphasis on Economic Immigration
Intelligence Memos

Parisa Mahboubi - Canada Must Put Emphasis on Economic Immigration

Parisa Mahboubi - Canada must put emphasis on economic immigration
Intelligence Memos

Parisa Mahboubi - Canada must put emphasis on economic immigration

Parisa Mahboubi - No, immigrants aren’t stealing jobs
Intelligence Memos

Parisa Mahboubi - No, immigrants aren’t stealing jobs

The economic case for more immigration - Globe and Mail Op-Ed
Op-Ed

The economic case for more immigration - Globe and Mail Op-Ed

Canada must put the emphasis on economic immigration - Globe and Mail Op-Ed
Op-Ed

Canada must put the emphasis on economic immigration - Globe and Mail Op-Ed

Canada’s youngest generations bear the largest tax burden - Globe and Mail Op-Ed
Op-Ed

Canada’s youngest generations bear the largest tax burden - Globe and Mail Op-Ed

Research Papers

Assessing Active Labour-Market Programs: How Effective is Ontario Works?

Assessing Active Labour-Market Programs: How Effective is Ontario Works?

A Roadmap to Municipal Reform: Improving Life in Canadian Cities

A Roadmap to Municipal Reform: Improving Life in Canadian Cities

Piling On – How Provincial Taxation of Insurance Premiums Costs Consumers

Piling On – How Provincial Taxation of Insurance Premiums Costs Consumers

The March into Trade Wars: US Policy Aims and the Implications for Reconciliation

The March into Trade Wars: US Policy Aims and the Implications for Reconciliation