Public Investments and Infrastructure
This research area covers the evaluation of the costs and benefits of capital projects of Canadian governments, such as roads, ports or public utilities, of financing modes for such projects, such as public-private partnerships, and the contribution of public infrastructure to economic growth.
August 9, 2018 - Benjamin Dachis
August 9, 2018 - Canadian municipalities are hurting housing affordability by imposing expensive water charges on development, according to a new report published by the C.D. Howe Institute. In “...
April 17, 2018 - Aaron Moore
Ontario should scrap arbitrary and opaque density bonusing deals between municipalities and developers, according to a new report from the C.D. Howe Institute. In Buildings with Benefits: The Defect...
June 27, 2017 - Steven Robins
Consumers would likely enjoy lower power bills if provincial governments welcomed more private investment in electricity utilities, according to a new report from the C.D. Howe Institute. In “Adding...
June 20, 2017 - Steven Robins
Canada’s Infrastructure Bank (CIB) holds great potential, but still needs work to realize its potential, states a new report from the C.D. Howe Institute. In Banking on Infrastructure: How the Canada...
June 15, 2017 - Steven Robins
Ottawa should cash in part of its $3 billion stake in major sea ports by bringing in private investors, finds a new report from the C.D. Howe Institute. In “Casting Off: How Ottawa Can Maximize the...
April 19, 2017 - Steven Robins
Cities across Canada should sell their electricity distribution companies and invest the proceeds in critical municipal infrastructure, according to a new C.D. Howe Institute report. In “Surge...
Intelligence Memos
To: Municipalities that Impose Development Charges
From: Benjamin Dachis
Date: August 10, 2018
Re: Stop Hosing Homebuyers with Water-Related Development Charges
Canadian municipalities are hurting...
Intelligence Memos
(Today, we revisit an Intelligence Memo with a smart policy recommendation.)
From: Benjamin Dachis and Jennifer Y. Tsao
To: Canadian Municipal Parking Regulators
Date: August 2, 2018
Re: Get Rid of...
Op-Ed
The cost of housing has been going through the roof in many parts of Canada. Most government policies have focused on curtailing the demand for housing. Ontario and B.C. have introduced foreign-...
Research
Le coût des investissements du secteur public dans les projets d'infrastructures sont sous-estimés et doivent comprendre les risques encourus par les contribuables, selon un rapport publié aujourd'...
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An exclusive members only conference call with Daniel Schwanen
Thursday, August 16, 2018, 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm
12 Oct 2017
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12
Roundtable Luncheon with Dominic Barton, Global Managing Partner, McKinsey & Company
Calgary, 421 7 Ave SW #4000
Thursday, October 12, 2017, 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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Conference Call with Steven Robins, 2017 joint MBA and Master in Public Policy Recipient from Harvard University
Conference Call
Monday, June 26, 2017, 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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