Policy Institutes

The C.D. Howe Institute is an independent not-for-profit research institute whose mission is to raise living standards by fostering economically sound public policies.  C.D. Howe’s research aims at understanding and providing options to address four key challenges central to Canadians’ prosperity: Promoting stronger economic growth; Ensuring fiscal and financial stability; Fostering opportunities for individuals; Enhancing effectiveness of our institutions.

The Canada West Foundation is an independent, non-partisan public policy think tank that focuses on the policies that shape the West, and by extension, Canada. Through our evidence-based research and commentary, we provide practical solutions to tough public policy challenges facing the West, and Canada as a whole, at home and on the global stage.

The Canadian Energy Research Institute (CERI) is an independent, registered charitable organization specializing in the analysis of energy economics and related environmental policy issues in the energy production, transportation, and consumption sectors.

Fraser Institute’s mission is to improve the quality of life for Canadians, their families, and future generations by studying, measuring, and broadly communicating the effects of government policies, entrepreneurship, and choice on their well-being.

Pembina Institute provides research, analysis and recommendations to inform policies and practices related to energy.