January 28, 2026 – The C.D. Howe Institute, Canada’s most influential think tank, has received a generous $250,000 donation from former Institute Chair Hugh L. MacKinnon, K.C. and his wife, Laura MacKinnon. Chair Emeritus of both Bennett Jones LLP and the C.D. Howe Institute, Mr. MacKinnon has played a pivotal role in the successes and growth […]
January 23, 2025 – William Robson, CEO of the C.D. Howe Institute, is pleased to announce the re-appointment of Mikal Skuterud as a Fellow-in-Residence. Dr. Skuterud is a professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Waterloo, Director of the Canadian Labour Economics Forum, and a member of the C.D. Howe Institute’s Human Capital […]
January 21, 2026 – The C.D. Howe Institute is pleased to announce it has received a generous $250,000 donation from real estate leader Brian K. Johnston, CPA, CA. Mr. Johnston has over 30 years of management experience in residential real estate, holding roles as CEO of the City of Toronto’s CreateTO, COO of Mattamy Homes and President of […]
January 8, 2026 – William B.P. Robson, President and CEO of the C.D. Howe Institute, is pleased to announce the re-appointment of Steve Ambler, Gherardo Caracciolo, John Lester, and Mark Zelmer as Fellows-in-Residence for 2026. “Steve, Gherardo, John and Mark have all made key contributions to the C.D. Howe Institute’s research and its policy impact,” […]
December 8, 2025 – The C.D. Howe Institute’s Board of Directors is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Jeremy M. Kronick to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer following a rigorous and international search. “Jeremy’s deep policy expertise, leadership qualities, and tenured experience across all aspects of the C.D. Howe Institute made […]
November 14, 2025 – The C.D. Howe Institute and its staff mourn the passing of influential Canadian economist and professor, Dr. Tom Courchene. A Senior Fellow with the C.D. Howe Institute from 1980 to 1999, Dr. Courchene was a prolific author, editor and authority on Canadian economic and social policy. He is remembered for his […]
October 15, 2025 – The C.D. Howe Institute congratulates International Fellow Peter Howitt for winning the 2025 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences as a co-recipient for his work on creative destruction. “Peter’s work has reshaped how we understand innovation, growth, and the forces that drive modern economic progress,” stated William B.P. Robson, President and […]
October 14, 2025– The C.D. Howe Institute is honoured to announce it has received a generous $2 million gift from acclaimed business leader and philanthropist Donald K. Johnson, O.C. With this gift, Mr. Johnson becomes the largest cumulative donor in the C.D. Howe Institute’s history. The Institute is also pleased to announce that its auditorium […]
September 29, 2025 – The C.D. Howe Institute is honoured to announce it has received a $2 million gift from esteemed Canadian entrepreneur, philanthropist, and long-time Institute board member Stephen J.R. Smith towards its new office and operations. The largest single donation in the C.D. Howe Institute’s history, the Chairman and CEO of Smith Financial […]
September 4, 2025 – The C.D. Howe Institute today announced that Bill Robson, President and Chief Executive Officer, intends to step down from his role. Robson will continue as President and CEO, or in an advisory capacity if a successor is in place, until June 30, 2026. The Institute also announced the establishment of an […]
August 15, 2025 – The C.D. Howe Institute and its staff mourn the passing of Bob Baldwin, a long-time Institute contributor and renowned pension policy expert. A leading voice in Canadian pension policy, Bob was the author of numerous Institute publications advising Canadians on their retirement savings and income, and a valued member of both […]
June 24, 2025 – The C.D. Howe Institute and its staff mourn the passing of the Honourable John McCallum, a long-time friend of the Institute and a distinguished Canadian economist, academic, and public servant. A past member of the C.D. Howe Institute’s Board of Directors, John made lasting contributions to the Institute, notably his work […]
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August 15, 2025 – The C.D. Howe Institute and its staff mourn the passing of Bob Baldwin, a long-time Institute contributor and renowned pension policy expert. A leading voice in Canadian pension policy, Bob was the author of numerous Institute publications advising Canadians on their retirement savings and income, and a valued member of both […]