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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=Gicj…
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
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.
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.
Watch the conversation: theglobeandmail.com/canada/v…
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/financing-…
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.
Register: cdhowe.org/events/risk-manag…
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.
Listen to the full conversation: cdhowe.org/publication/the-n…
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-mat…
We are pleased to welcome Chris Forbes as Co-Chair of the C.D. Howe Institute’s Fiscal and Tax Competitiveness Policy Council, succeeding Michael Horgan and serving alongside fellow Co-Chair Jeffrey Trossman.
You can't improve living standards without growing the economy first. Jeremy Kronick discusses why Canada has fallen behind its peers and what it will take to restore growth, raise wages, and strengthen long-term prosperity. Listen to the full podcast: cdhowe.org/publication/why-c…
Thank you to our debaters, jurors and attendees for making the 8th Regent Debate such a success. Your insights, expertise and engagement helped bring an important policy discussion to the forefront. Stay tuned for more highlights!
The Bank of Canada raised its policy rate from 2.25% to 2.5%, marking its first increase since 2023. In their latest Globe and Mail op-ed, Jeremy Kronick and Steve Ambler make the case that the Bank may have acted too early.
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Immigrants are more likely to hold university degrees, yet score lower on measured literacy, numeracy and problem-solving skills.
Parisa Mahboubi examines how Canada can better translate immigrant talent into stronger labour-market outcomes. cdhowe.org/publication/a-mat…
Government performance matters for productivity too. The Productivity Blueprint examines why fiscal sustainability and effective government remain important foundations for long-term economic growth. Read the blueprint: cdhowe.org/fiscal-policy-and…
We’re just one day away from the Regent Debate, and the event is officially sold out!
Meet the full jury, who will be watching every argument closely.
Be sure to follow us for event highlights, key takeaways and post-debate content from this timely conversation
Canada's productivity challenge is partly a logistics challenge. As Canada seeks to diversify its trade relationships, the Productivity Blueprint shows the importance of building the transportation networks needed to support them. Explore the Blueprint: cdhowe.org/trade-and-transpo…
