<time datetime="2018-02-28T14:30:45-05:00">February 28, 2018</time>

This E-Brief introduces a new innovation policy report card, comparing key policy indicators affecting innovation performance across 14 countries, focusing on the implications for Canada.

<time datetime="2017-12-14T00:00:01-05:00">December 14, 2017</time>

Canada’s mediocre innovation performance calls for a broader policy approach, according to a new report from the C. D. Howe Institute. In “Innovation Policy in Canada: A Holistic Approach,” author…

<time datetime="2016-07-19T00:01:00-04:00">July 19, 2016</time>

Canadian governments need an affordable blueprint to drive their green tech goals, according to a new report from the C.D. Howe Institute. In “A Blueprint for Going Green: The Best Policy Mix for…

<time datetime="2015-09-02T14:14:26-04:00">September 2, 2015</time>

Economic growth from technological innovation tends to spring up in unpredictable places, creating winners and losers, states a new report from the C.D. Howe Institute. In “Mushrooms and Yeast:…

<time datetime="2014-01-29T14:45:08-05:00">January 29, 2014</time>

The 2014 edition of the C.D. Howe Institute’s annual Shadow Federal Budget reinforces Ottawa’s near-term focus on budgetary surplus, and presents a number of measures to foster growth over the…

<time datetime="2013-06-05T13:45:22-04:00">June 5, 2013</time>

Canadian universities lag behind their US counterparts in generating technology transfer between academic research and companies, and improved policies are needed to address the problem, according…

Intelligence Memos
From: John Lester To: Finance Canada officials Date: February 7, 2024 Re: Consultations on a Patent Box Regime for Canada Last week’s Finance Canada launch of consultations on a cost-neutral…
Intelligence Memos
From: John Lester To: Finance Canada Officials Date: February 6, 2024 Re: Consultations on a Cost-Neutral Modernization of SR&ED (Part 1) Finance Canada announced last week the start of…
Intelligence Memos
This week, we present the three top finishers in the C.D. Howe Institute Intelligence Memo competition, which was open to graduate students across the country. Today, our first co-winner. To:…