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Welcome to our website, which is operated by the C.D. Howe Institute, a registered Canadian charity. The Web site provides data and other information including, without limitation, articles, publications, videos, products, graphics, video, sound, images, icons, software, pictures and other materials ("Content") on Canadian public policy. The Site, the Content and the Services are provided to you subject to your agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions of use ("Terms and Conditions"). By accessing or using the site or the services, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. If you do not agree with one or more of these terms and conditions, do not access or use the site.

The term “C.D. Howe Institute’’ or “the Institute” or “us” or “we” refers to the owner of the website. The term “you” refers to the user or viewer of our website.

The use of this website is subject to the following terms of use:

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Duncan Munn
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
C.D. Howe Institute

cdhowe@cdhowe.org