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.
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...
March 28, 2017 - Benjamin Dachis
Ottawa should encourage widespread investment in existing and new infrastructure by institutional investors, such as pension plans and insurers, according to a new report from the C.D. Howe Institute...
Op-Ed
Many of the challenges that urban regions face spill over the boundaries of municipal governments – none more so than in the current Ontario debate over public transit. The incoming government would...
Intelligence Memos
From: Jeremy Kronick
To: The Hon. Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development
Date: February 6, 2018
Re: Ottawa’s National Housing Strategy Misses the Biggest Target
The...
Intelligence Memos
From: Benjamin Dachis
To: The Honourable Kathryn McGarry, Minister of Transportation for Ontario
Date: January 31, 2018
Subject: Bring Cities Back to the Table at Metrolinx
There have been many ideas...
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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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
26 Jun 2017
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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
22 Jun 2017
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Conference Call with Steven Robins, 2017 joint MBA and Master in Public Policy Recipient from Harvard University
Conference Call
Thursday, June 22, 2017, 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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