Canada’s sliding PISA scores hide a sharper story: since 2006, all three subjects have shifted from having more top performers than low performers to having more students at the bottom than at the top. Learn more: cdhowe.org/publication/canad…

Thank you to our speakers for sharing their expertise and to our attendees for contributing to an engaging discussion at our latest roundtable, Cutting Edge: AI, Robotics, and the Future of Surgery in Canada. And thank you to our sponsor, @JNJMedTech.

Immediate expensing is only part of the equation. Canada still needs to address its high corporate and personal tax rates and its deeper challenge: convincing investors that Canada is a place where long-term projects can generate solid returns. cdhowe.org/publication/the-i…

Parisa Mahboubi joins @therundowntvo with @JeyanTVO tonight to discuss Canada’s new permanent resident targets, reduced international student numbers and what this overall change in immigration strategy means for Canada and Ontario. Tune in at 8 pm or 11 pm on TVO.

The C.D. Howe Institute is thrilled to announce this year's Regent Debate motion and debaters. Save your spot today: cdhowe.org/regent-debates/

As Alberta’s referendum brings renewed attention to fiscal relations within Canada, how does fiscal redistribution work across provinces? Brian Lewis and Yiming Sun discuss: cdhowe.org/publication/fisca…

Slow growth. Bigger deficits. Rising debt. Canada cannot borrow its way to prosperity. cdhowe.org/publication/the-e…

The C.D. Howe Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Fahad Razak as a Senior Fellow. He is widely recognized for his leadership in health data innovation and health system improvement across Canada. Congratulations!

Canada’s economic and fiscal challenges have not improved. In fact, the risks have grown, from weak productivity to rising debt and an ageing population. Canada can no longer postpone the bold action needed to put the economy on a stronger footing. cdhowe.org/publication/the-e…

On October 19, Albertans will vote on 10 referendum questions. Starting this week, our new Intelligence Memo series explores the policy and economic realities behind the debate. Read our introductory memo: cdhowe.org/publication/from-…

Limited seats left! Join us in Calgary on September 22 for an evening of evidence-based discussion on the Alberta referendum – what's at stake and what comes next, whatever the outcome. If you’re planning to attend, now is the time to secure your place: web.cvent.com/event/38453f98…

Global energy investment continues to find opportunities in regions around the world. Canada can capture more of that investment. cdhowe.org/publication/canad…

Time kills deals. The longer a major project takes, the less attractive it becomes to investors. George Vegh and Kate Koplovich say it’s time for a different approach: cdhowe.org/publication/what-…

Only 1 in 4 Canadian teens are STEM-ready. This back-to-school season, that's a number worth paying attention to. cdhowe.org/publication/knowl…

Attracting investment is only half the challenge, our latest report examines how Canada is prioritizing major projects and where the government can make the greatest impact. Read the full report: cdhowe.org/publication/makin…

How are AI and robotics transforming surgery in Canada? Join us September 17, 2026 to explore the technologies reshaping the operating room and what they mean for the future of healthcare. Register now: cdhowe.org/events/cutting-ed…

As oil prices rise, Canada has an opportunity to attract investment into its oil and gas sector. In our latest podcast, Kate Koplovich and George Vegh discuss what Canada can do to create the conditions for investors to bring capital and build. cdhowe.org/publication/what-…

The Canada Investment Summit put investment at the centre of Canada’s economic agenda. What comes next? Join us Sept. 16 for a post-summit conversation on turning investment ambition into action. Register today: cdhowe.org/events/after-the-…

AI adoption is not the same thing as AI commercialization - and neither necessarily produces value capture. cdhowe.org/publication/canad…

Hear Canada's most prominent policymakers, academics and public figures on our nation's most pressing issues at our 8th Regent Debate. Register now to save your seat: web.cvent.com/event/e2440042…