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June 22, 2021 – When the Bank of Canada and the Government of Canada renew their inflation targeting agreement later this year, they should beware of mission creep, says former Deputy Governor John Murray. In “Mission Creep and Monetary Policy,” Murray notes that a number of proposals have come forward for expanding the mandate of monetary policy beyond its central goal of achieving and…
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July 22, 2021 – William Robson, CEO of the C.D. Howe Institute, announces the re-appointment of Mark Zelmer as a Senior Fellow.
“Mark’s wealth of experience in financial sector regulation and central banking makes him a great source of ideas,” said Robson. “The C.D. Howe Institute has benefitted from his insights, and we look forward to further collaboration.”
“Canada is fortunate to have the C.D…
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May 27, 2021 – Crown corporations span the country with operations equivalent to 7 percent of Canadian GDP but their performance could be improved by following a blueprint for good governance, says a new report from the C.D. Howe Institute.
In “Finding Jewels Among the Crowns: Optimal Governance Principles for Canada’s State-Owned Enterprises,” Glen Hodgson provides a blueprint setting out a…
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June 22, 2021 – William Robson, CEO of the C.D. Howe Institute, announces the appointment of Don Wright as a Senior Fellow.
“Don brings a wealth of private and public sector experience to the C.D. Howe Institute,” commented Robson. “We appreciate his insights on policy challenges and policymaking, and looking forward to working more closely together.”
Dr. Don Wright’s career has spanned the…
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June 16, 2021 – William Robson, CEO of the C.D. Howe Institute, announces the re-appointment of Pierre Siklos as a Research Fellow.
“Pierre stands out for his relentless inquiry into key questions about monetary economics and central banking,” commented Robson. “The C.D. Howe Institute is delighted to have him as a member of its Monetary Policy Council, and a contributor to its research program…
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April 1, 2021 – The government of Alberta should undertake a review of its social assistance programs to reduce long-term dependency of recipients and ensure overall program sustainability, according to a report by the C.D. Howe Institute.
In “Mending the Safety Net: Social Assistance Reform in Alberta,” authors Parisa Mahboubi and Mariam Ragab evaluate Alberta’s social assistance programs—…
