C.D. Howe Institute

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To fix Canada's productivity problem, our country has pulled one or two levers at a time. The issue is that productivity growth requires all of them, writes Charles Lammam in his latest Intelligence Memo.
https://t.co/90CWiGYpao

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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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Meet the first members of the jury: Andrew Coyne, Martha Hall Findlay, Wes Hall, Chana Martineau, Greg Rickford and Dale Swampy. Register today and join the conversation: https://t.co/9oSi5Q7MQW

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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)

[Charles Lammam @CharlesLammam]

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:

https://t.co/pqoXt3LQkk

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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: https://t.co/NYXixOrEvZ

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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>>. https://t.co/NYXixOrEvZ

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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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The @CDHoweInstitute, where I'm a Fellow, has released its Productivity Blueprint. Check it out!👇
https://t.co/geEKs3bqme

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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.

https://t.co/yYNmiV5p8p

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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.

https://t.co/tapTxch5po

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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.

https://t.co/1mlTAVGIjS

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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.

https://t.co/trUjNgSzsU

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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: https://t.co/9LAe1CVCQa

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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

https://t.co/NYXixOrEvZ

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Agriculture and agri-food are at the heart of Canada’s economic strength. On October 22, 2026, join us in Saskatoon for Growing Canada’s Agri-food conference exploring the opportunities, and priorities shaping the future of Canada’s agri-food sector.

https://t.co/NYXixOrEvZ

[Charles Lammam @CharlesLammam]

Canada’s productivity has been weak for a long time... and lately it has gotten worse.

Over 30 yrs, we beat only France on productivity growth among nine advanced economies. The US, Sweden, and Australia pulled ahead.

A @CDHoweInstitute plan to fix it: https://t.co/2ho5UTL8Fq

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We're pleased to welcome the Honourable Thomas Mulcair, former federal Leader of the Opposition, as one of the four debaters set for our 2026 Regent Debate.

Join Mulcair on October 28th. Register today. https://t.co/38X4jMdCFt