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Bequests are the most frequent type of planned gift received by non-charitable organizations. They are gifts and dispositions of property made under a will and directed to a specific beneficiary. Bequests can be designated or undesignated, according to the donor’s wishes and the priorities of C.D. Howe Institute. Types of Bequests Specific — A distribution of a specific dollar amount or a…
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Quality, Independence and Nonpartisanship The C.D. Howe Institute’s reputation for quality, integrity and nonpartisanship is its chief asset. Its books, Commentaries and E-Briefs undergo a rigorous two-stage review by internal staff, and by outside academics and independent experts. The Institute publishes only studies that meet its standards for analytical soundness, factual accuracy and policy…
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Why Sponsor a C.D. Howe Institute Event? When you sponsor a C.D. Howe Institute event, you are aligning your company with a respected think tank whose output has a demonstrated impact on public policy outcomes in Canada. Event sponsorships are crucially important in promoting the discussion of relevant policy issues that often lead to published research. Event sponsors allow the Institute to…
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Your charitable gift is a critical way to support the C.D. Howe Institute’s highest priorities in its key areas of focus: fiscal and monetary policy, international policy, economic growth and entrepreneurship, social policy and government and public institutions. A gift by December 31 will provide you with an income tax deduction for the current year. Types of Gifts There are many different ways…
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Published in The Financial Post, Mar 17, 2011 By Bev Dahlby and Ergete Ferede No one likes paying taxes, but as a wise man once said, they are the price we pay to live in a civilized society. The tax system finances the government programs that voters believe are essential to a prosperous and just society. But taxes impose a burden on economic activity and, among the major taxes Canadian…
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A charitable gift annuity provides an immediate gift to C.D. Howe Institute while providing a secured income stream for the donor during their lifetime.  Depending on the donor’s age, this income can be tax-free.  A portion of the total contribution is used to purchase the annuity from a licensed insurance company and the balance is retained as a donation for which a tax receipt is…