A D for Budget 2026. What went wrong?
Don Drummond and Bill Robson break down Ottawa's spending spree, deficit accounting and missed opportunities for reform.
Plus, Parisa Mahboubi weighs in on Canada's new immigration targets.
Don Drummond and Bill Robson break down Ottawa's spending spree, deficit accounting and missed opportunities for reform.
Plus, Parisa Mahboubi weighs in on Canada's new immigration targets.
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In the Financial Post, Bill Robson and Don Drummond explain why they gave Ottawa's latest budget a D for falling short on growth, fiscal discipline, and transparency. Read their assessment: cdhowe.org/publication/we…
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Canada has made major progress reducing senior poverty. What's next? Helping future retirees maintain their standards of living. Read the new research by Pierre-Carl Michaud and David Boisclair. cdhowe.org/publication/cr…
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What happens when a community doesn't have the capacity to keep up?
One Ontario tribal council was reportedly receiving approximately 1,000 emails a day on mining claims alone.
One Ontario tribal council was reportedly receiving approximately 1,000 emails a day on mining claims alone.
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At the 2026 Regent Debate, Crystal Smith raised important questions about consultation capacity, Indigenous leadership and how Canada can uphold its duty to consult while advancing economic development.
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Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch the upcoming full debate: youtube.com/@CDHoweInstitu…
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Reserve your spot for our November 10 Roundtable Luncheon featuring Lorraine Audsley, James Partridge, and Steven Richards as they discuss how organizations can strengthen risk management and build resilience in an era of compounding shocks.
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The glass is broken. What's needed now is a full toolkit. In their latest HillTimes op-ed, Jeremy Kronick and Charles Lammam argue Canada needs coordinated reforms to boost productivity, and living standards.
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As Canada looks to deepen its ties with Europe, Daniel Schwanen joined The Rundown with Jeyan Jeganathan to discuss the opportunities and challenges of closer Canada-EU cooperation.
Watch the full discussion: youtu.be/9F3fYa_B2m8?si…
Watch the full discussion: youtu.be/9F3fYa_B2m8?si…
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Under both the federal government's current fiscal outlook and the Parliamentary Budget Officer's latest projections, deficits are expected to persist through 2030/31. See how the 2026 Shadow Budget would put the federal budget on a path to balance.
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Could making more things with the EU make Canada’s economy more resilient? Daniel Schwanen (@CDHoweInstitute) joins Nelson Wiseman (@UofT_PolSci), @Lily4Workers (@CanadianLabour) and @JeyanTVO. | Producer: @a_amurta
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In a special address, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen outlined an ambitious vision for the future of Canada-EU relations: a partnership that comes closer to membership than ever before, without formal accession.
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As Budget 2026 approaches, C.D. Howe Institute Fellow-in-Residence Don Drummond joins @acoyne for the debut episode of Talking Heads to discuss Canada's economy, debt and productivity.
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Watch the conversation: theglobeandmail.com/canada/video-t…
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Canada has committed to a significant increase in defence spending. But how do we turn dollars into capability? Join us November 12 for a roundtable luncheon. cdhowe.org/events/financi…
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As shocks become more interconnected, effective risk management is more important than ever. Join us on November 10 to discuss how organizations can build resilience in an increasingly uncertain world.
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Ottawa has pledged to spend more, but will rising public debt leave Canada unprepared for the next crisis? Ahead of Budget 2026, Christopher Ragan discusses what policy options Ottawa has available.
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Listen to the full conversation: cdhowe.org/publication/th…
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Growing foreign confidence in Canadian bonds, alongside Canadian investors’ retreat from US government debt, gives Canada an edge in trade negotiations.
Preserving it means avoiding rushed concessions and maintaining a credible path to lower debt.
Preserving it means avoiding rushed concessions and maintaining a credible path to lower debt.
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Canada attracts educated immigrants. The challenge is ensuring their foreign qualifications translate into jobs that match their skills, stronger earnings, and higher productivity. cdhowe.org/publication/a-…
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