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.
February 7, 2017 - Steven Robins
The C.D. Howe Institute is embarking on a series of publications on Canada’s infrastructure policies, including electricity, airports, water, and an infrastructure bank. Below is a timely first look...
March 29, 2016 - Adam Found
Cities across Canada should consider new and innovative approaches to financing their share of infrastructure spending, according to a new C.D. Howe Institute report. In “Tapping the Land: Tax...
January 13, 2016 - Benjamin Dachis
Canadian governments need to spend wisely in order to maximize their infrastructure dollars, according to a new C.D. Howe Institute report. In “Getting More Buildings for our Bucks: Canadian...
March 9, 2015 - Benjamin Dachis
The hidden costs of congestion are between $500 million and $1.2 billion a year for the Metro Vancouver area, according to a new report from the C.D. Howe Institute. In “Tackling Traffic: The...
June 25, 2014 - Philip Cross
Canadian provinces have parted ways when it comes to their share of public- versus private-sector investment, according to a new C.D. Howe Institute report. In “The Public Purse versus Private...
September 12, 2013 - Eric Gravel, Marcel Boyer and Sandy Mokbel
The costs of public sector investments in infrastructure projects are underestimated and should include the risks to taxpayers who backstop them, according to a report released today by the C.D. Howe...
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...
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Conference Call with Ben Dachis, Associate Director of Research, C.D. Howe Institute
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