Be it Resolved: Canada's immigration levels are too high to support the economic wellbeing of new immigrants, or that of the broader population
Dec
6
5:15 PM17:15

Be it Resolved: Canada's immigration levels are too high to support the economic wellbeing of new immigrants, or that of the broader population

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Are immigrants provided with the tools they need to succeed in Canada, and are selection criteria properly calibrated to match them to high-demand occupations? Can we build sufficient housing and infrastructure to accommodate newcomers, and can we do so quickly enough? Join us on December 6th as four great Canadian policy leaders debate one of our most pressing policy issues.

Mitzie Hunter is a former Ontario cabinet minister and MPP for Scarborough-Guildwood, where she won four consecutive elections over 10 years. Her 30 years of leadership experience span the private sector, non-profits and government.

Jason Kenney is a Senior Advisor at Bennett Jones LLP, CEO of advisory firm Teneo and a Senior Fellow at the C.D. Howe Institute. He most recently served as Alberta’s 18th Premier and leader of the United Conservative Party, after 20 years in the House of Commons where he held several cabinet positions.

Naheed Nenshi led Calgary through one of its most prosperous and tumultuous decades during his 11-year tenure as Mayor. During that time, Calgary was named one of the best cities to live in the western hemisphere and he received the World Mayor Prize from the City Mayors Foundation.

John Tory has had a multi-faceted career as a lawyer, chief executive, corporate director, broadcaster and Mayor of Toronto, North America's fourth largest city.

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Be It Resolved: Competition Will Save Canada’s Broken Healthcare System
Feb
23
5:15 PM17:15

Be It Resolved: Competition Will Save Canada’s Broken Healthcare System

The C.D. Howe Institute is pleased to announce its 2023 Regent Debate.  We will debate the following resolution: “Be it Resolved: Competition will save Canada’s Broken Healthcare System.”

As our healthcare system cracks under the overlapping pressures of an aging population, surgical backlogs, staffing shortages, and the lingering effects of the pandemic, is now the time for greater private sector involvement?  What reforms are required?  How do we build a healthcare system that is affordable, accessible and reliable?

The Institute’s Regent Debate series has been made possible through a generous donation by Aaron Regent.

C.D. Howe Institute events and webinars are open to members and their guests.

Arcadian Court, 401 Bay St., Simpson Tower, 8th Floor, Toronto

Please contact Tammy Trepanier, Senior Event Planner, to register: ttrepanier@cdhowe.org.

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Regent Debate: Be it Resolved that Governments Should Regulate Big Technology in the Public Interest
Jun
11
5:30 PM17:30

Regent Debate: Be it Resolved that Governments Should Regulate Big Technology in the Public Interest

The C.D. Howe Institute is pleased to announce its third Regent Debate: Should Governments Regulate “Big Tech” to Protect Public Interest?

In the wake of Cambridge Analytica’s hijack of Facebook data and Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, calls for oversight, governance, and accountability of the world’s largest tech titans have grown. Companies such as Amazon, Facebook, Google, and Apple are criticized for failing to protect privacy, preventing the spread of misinformation, and inhibiting competition. The other side argues against any “techlash” that would restrain the industry and stunt technological progress.

As the economic and cultural powers of Big Tech expand, is it time for more regulation? How do we balance public interest, while also encouraging innovation?

Arguing for:

JAMES COMEY, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (2013-2017)

MELANIE AITKEN, Former Commissioner of the Competition Bureau of Canada

Arguing against:

DAVID PLOUFFE, Adviser to President Barack Obama (2011-2013)

ROBERT ATKINSON, President of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation

Register here or reserve your spot by emailing events@cdhowe.org.

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Regent Debate: Is Canada Facing an Existential Crisis in Competitiveness?
Nov
6
5:30 PM17:30

Regent Debate: Is Canada Facing an Existential Crisis in Competitiveness?

As the United States continues to roll out new tax and regulatory reforms, questions arise as to whether Canada will lag behind its southern neighbour. Low productivity and innovation rates, as well as declining private investment could dampen Canada’s appeal when attempting to attract investment. On the other hand, Canada is seen as economically stable, accessible and a safe harbour in choppy geopolitical waters.

Does Canada really have a competitiveness problem? Or are these stated concerns overblown?

Join our experts as they face-off on the critical proposition: Is Canada Facing an Existential Crisis in Competitiveness? The debate will be hosted at Toronto's National Club, with a special pre and post event wine reception. 

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Regent Debate: Should Western Democracies Establish a Universal Basic Income
Apr
11
5:00 PM17:00

Regent Debate: Should Western Democracies Establish a Universal Basic Income

The C.D. Howe Institute is delighted to announce the launch of The Regent Debate series with a cocktail reception - where experts will face-off on the critical question: "Should Western democracies, such as Canada, establish a universal basic income to help their citizens cope with the disruptive effect of new technologies and artificial intelligence?”

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The Institute’s Regent Debate series has been made possible through a generous donation by Aaron and Heather Regent.

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