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Youth unemployment in Canada is soaring, entry-level jobs demand years of experience, and many Gen Z graduates are wondering if AI will replace the careers they studied for. Professor Tammy Schirle breaks down why young Canadians are struggling more than previous generations.

Ottawa is pitching its national sovereign wealth fund as a way to give every Canadian “a stake and the opportunity to benefit” from nation-building projects. Our own Kate Koplovich, Alex Laurin and Colin Busby take a closer look and have some thoughts. cdhowe.org/publication/th…

As natural disasters become more frequent, Canada’s insurance system faces growing pressure. A federal disaster reinsurance backstop could help stabilize insurance markets, manage extreme losses, and improve affordability.

We’re hiring! Join the C.D. Howe Institute as our Manager, Fundraising and Member Relations and help strengthen donor engagement, member relations, and strategic growth at Canada’s leading economic think tank. Apply here: cdhowe.bamboohr.com/careers/15?sou…

Join us at the C.D. Howe Institute as Mark Glauser, Deputy Ambassador at the Embassy of Canada to the United States, shares his perspective on the key issues shaping cross-border cooperation. Register today: cdhowe.org/events/mark-gl…

Canada attracted $93.6 billion in foreign direct investment in 2025, the highest since 2007, but the headline number tells only part of the story.

Last week, Minister of Foreign Affairs @AnitaAnandMP offered thoughtful & timely remarks on the challenges & opportunities shaping Canada’s future. As a former Senior Fellow of the C.D. Howe Institute, we are especially appreciative of her longstanding connection to our work.

February’s Jobs Report was interpreted as “brutal” but ongoing changes in employment levels have much more to do with what’s happening on the supply, than demand, side of Canada’s labour markets. Here’s why that matters. 👇

Canada needs to prepare for the next energy crisis now. We can never lose sight of the US market for our gas and oil, says Dmitriy Frolovsky, but we need to have a steady focus on what is achievable soonest as we assess major energy projects. cdhowe.org/publication/ca…

Employment in Canada is projected to decline over the next few years, with monthly job losses expected in the thousands, but that doesn’t necessarily signal economic weakness. Drummond and Mahboubi explain what’s really driving the shift: cdhowe.org/publication/re…

Canada is expected to see job losses in the thousands over the next few years, but this isn’t necessarily a sign of economic weakness. Why? cdhowe.org/publication/re…

Thank you to General Carignan for sharing valuable insights on Canada’s defence priorities at a time of rising global tensions. We also extend our thanks to sponsors @BMO and @Commissionaires for supporting this important conversation and open dialogue.

Last week, we had the honour of hosting General Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff of the @CanadianForces, for a thought-provoking roundtable on Canada’s defence priorities at a time of rising global tensions.

"The new 'guardrail' currently guiding federal fiscal policy seems to be: take every extra revenue dollar that comes in today as licence to spend an additional revenue dollar tomorrow, and the next day, and the day after that and so on forever." cdhowe.org/publication/op…

Since 2022, each federal budget and economic update has pushed Ottawa’s spending projections higher. Without clear fiscal anchors, there’s no credible path to lowering Canada’s debt ratio. Learn more: cdhowe.org/publication/fo…

Thank you, Minister of Health Marjorie Michel, for an insightful discussion on the intersection of health policy, innovation, and economic growth in Canada with C.D. Howe Institute members.

Excited for the World Cup? Canada’s National Team isn’t the only one with a game plan this summer. On May 13, hear directly from Toronto City Manager Paul Johnson on how the city is preparing for the tournament. Register here: cdhowe.org/events/game-pl…

What is the Canada Strong Fund and how would it work? 🎙️ Kate Koplovich breaks down Ottawa’s proposed $25B sovereign wealth fund, how it compares to global models, and where this new vehicle could fit in Canada’s broader investment strategy. Listen here: cdhowe.org/publication/25…

"Questions remain, but one conclusion is clear: this new sovereign wealth fund will not on its own resolve Canada’s investment challenges. As the details emerge, the outcomes and governance of the fund need to be monitored to ensure success." financialpost.com/news/economy/2…