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Our Monetary Policy Council, or MPC, recommends the Bank of Canada maintain its target for the overnight rate at 2.25 percent at its next announcement, followed by an increase to 2.5 percent next April, and to 2.75 percent by October 2027. cdhowe.org/publication/mpcoc….
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AI is accelerating business decisions. Can board oversight keep pace? A memo from GTIPA member @CDHoweInstitute explores better information, independent verification, and faster feedback as foundations for effective AI governance. cdhowe.org/publication/corpo…
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The Productivity Blueprint highlights policies that can help Canadians contribute and thrive in a changing labour market. Improving productivity means making better use of the skills Canadians already possess, not asking them to work longer or harder. cdhowe.org/human-capital/
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We’re delighted to announce the appointment of the Honourable Bill Morneau as a Senior Fellow at the C.D. Howe Institute. We look forward to the valuable perspective he will bring to the Institute’s work on Canada’s economic policy challenges. Congratulations!
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One week from today, leading voices will take the stage. Weighing in from the front of the room will be a jury of leaders who have built, financed, litigated and governed at the highest levels. (1/2)
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Has Canada tried all the policy fixes to improve productivity and failed? I don’t think so. While policymakers of all stripes have made big moves, some productivity drivers have worsened or gone unaddressed. Check out my latest @CDHoweInstitute piece: cdhowe.org/publication/no-si…
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The countdown is on. In just a few days, policymakers, industry leaders, investors, researchers, and Indigenous leaders will gather in Saskatoon for Growing Canada’s Agri-food Superpower. Register: cdhowe.org/events/c-d-howe-i…
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Le compte à rebours est lancé. Décideurs politiques, dirigeants du secteur, investisseurs, chercheurs et chefs autochtones se réuniront dans quelques jours à Saskatoon pour <<Cultiver la superpuissance agroalimentaire canadienne>>. cdhowe.org/events/c-d-howe-i…
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We are pleased to announce the C.D. Howe Institute’s new Policy Analyst, Papa Yaw Owusu. An expert in human capital and resource management policy, Papa will support the Institute's healthcare and trade research. Please join us in welcoming Papa to the team!
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Stronger competition helps firms innovate, improve efficiency, and lower costs. See how the Productivity Blueprint can help strengthen Canada's long-term economic growth. cdhowe.org/competition/
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GDP per capita is a key measure of living standards, and Canada’s performance is directly tied to productivity. With mounting external pressures and years of underperformance, boosting productivity and investment is more urgent than ever.
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Canada's regulatory system has grown more complex, creating barriers to investment, labour mobility, and economic growth. The Productivity Blueprint looks at how governments can reduce unnecessary barriers while maintaining strong public protections. cdhowe.org/regulation/
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The C.D. Howe Institute is pleased to announce the appointments of Marcia Moffat and Louise Levonian, as Co-Chairs for its Human Capital Policy Council. Thank you to Marcia and Louise for the expertise and perspective they bring to this important work.
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Albertans head to the polls today following months of public debate over the province’s future. Our Alberta Referendum series examines the economic and policy considerations involved, and what they could mean for Alberta and Canada. cdhowe.org/alberta-referendu…
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As competition for investment intensifies globally, creating the right conditions for capital formation and business growth is critical to Canada's economic success. Join on October 21st for a discussion on strengthening Canada's investment advantage. cdhowe.org/events/canadas-in…
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Canada continues to rely on the types of taxes that discourage productive activity. The Productivity Blueprint explores how a more competitive tax system could help attract investment, and strengthen long-term prosperity. Read the blueprint: cdhowe.org/productivity-blue…
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Le 22 octobre 2026, joignez-vous à nous à Saskatoon pour <<Cultiver la superpuissance agroalimentaire canadienne>>, une conférence qui explorera les opportunités, les défis et les priorités qui façonneront l’avenir du secteur agroalimentaire canadien cdhowe.org/events/c-d-howe-i…
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