Upcoming Events

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  Confronting the Last Frontier of Public Transparency: Union Financing

  May 27, 2013
  11:45 am - 1:30 pm
  The Fairmont Château Laurier,
  Ottawa

  Terrance Oakey
  President,
  Merit Canada

  Merit Canada is the national voice of eight provincial open shop construction associations. President Terrance Oakey has been at the forefront of recent debates about the need to modernize Canada’s labour laws to require unions to operate in a more open and transparent manner, while also advocating for better protection for taxpayer dollars through open tendering of public contracts. In addition, Merit Canada has been warning of the pending labour shortage in the skilled trades – which could top 300,000 by the end of the decade. Merit members are responsible for 70% of the industrial, commercial/institutional, and residential construction projects coast-to-coast-to-coast, making the organization an important barometer for the economy at large.

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  From the Outside, Looking In: A Conversation with Former Finance Minister of Ontario Dwight Duncan & Steve Paikin

  May 28, 2013
  11:45 am - 1:30 pm
  InterContinental ,
  Toronto

  The Honourable Dwight Duncan
  Minister of Finance,
  Government of Ontario

  This event will mark the Honorable Dwight Duncan’s first public address since his resignation on February 7th 2013.

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  Sea Change: Risks and opportunities for Canada's multi-billion dollar ocean product industry

  May 29, 2013
  11:45 am - 1:30 pm
  The Fairmont Château Laurier ,
  Ottawa

  Andy Ruben
  Former Vice-President of Corporate Strategy and Business Sustainability ,
  Walmart

  Michele Kuruc
  Vice-President for Marine Conservation ,
  World Wildlife Fund (WWF-US)

  Canada's commercial fishery is a $5 billion a year business with 80% of its catch heading outside of the country's borders and over half of that, heading to the United States. The U.S. remains Canada's largest single market for its sea products and the two countries also share governance responsibilities of three oceans. Hear two unique perspectives from south of the border on the opportunities and risks for Canada's ocean and sea food industries.

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  Building an Innovative Health Care Ecosystem

  May 30, 2013
  11:45 am - 1:30 pm
  MaRS Discovery District ,
  Toronto

  Jean-Luc Butel
  International President,
  Baxter Corporation

  From cost constraints to shifting patient demographics, Canadians are in the midst of a significant transformation in the healthcare sector. Governments, as stewards of the health system, have never been under greater pressure to control costs, even as they pursue measures to enhance value through increased healthcare access, improved quality of care and improved patient outcomes. However, the current healthcare environment and its future sustainability is a shared responsibility of all its stakeholders including innovators. Fostering a more flexible and agile Innovative Healthcare Ecosystem is critical to improving value in healthcare and in the knowledge economy.

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  The U.S. Economic & Market Outlook: Not Hitting on All Cylinders

  June 4, 2013
  11:45 am - 1:30 pm
  The Westin Ottawa,
  Ottawa

  Tom Porcelli
  Chief U.S. Economist ,
  RBC Capital Markets

  Consensus expectations for U.S. top-line economic growth in 2013 continue to be pared back as lofty expectations meet present day realities. Please join Tom Porcelli, RBC Capital Markets’ Chief U.S. Economist, for a discussion on the current macro-economic environment in the U.S. He will provide his economic forecast for the next 12 months, present his longer term views, and outline what he sees as the biggest challenges and opportunities facing the U.S. economy today and into the future.

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  SAP and the Montreal Transit System: A Case Study for Co-Innovation and Enhancing Customers' Experience

  June 5, 2013
  7:45 am - 9:00 am
  Hilton Toronto,
  Toronto

  Marc Aboud
  Managing Director ,
  SAP Canada Inc.

  Pierre Bourbonnière
  Director Of Marketing,
  STM (Société de transport de Montréal)

  Truly pervasive innovation across a company can reduce overall operating costs, speed time-to-market, increase customer reach, and improve competitive levels. It literally changes the way people think and act on a daily basis. Today's most innovative companies are moving toward collaborative innovation- or co-innovation - and STM (Montreal Transit Commission) together with SAP, is no exception. Come hear SAP Canada’s Managing Director Mark Aboud and STM Director of Marketing Pierre Bourbonnière describe why co-innovation is "the new black" for innovative companies, and as importantly ... not just why, but HOW to co-innovate in order to make your organization a market leader.

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  The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq to Address the Economic Club of Canada

  June 5, 2013
  11:45 am - 1:30 pm
  The Westin Ottawa,
  Ottawa

  The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq
  Minister of Health, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Minister for the Arctic Council,
  Government of Canada

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  Why Changing How We Treat Our Most Complex Patients Can Make Our Healthcare System More Sustainable

  June 5, 2013
  11:45 am - 1:30 pm
  Hilton Toronto ,
  Toronto

  Complex chronic disease is the health care burden of the 21st century. It is putting unbearable strains on a system that was designed generations ago. Hear from a distinguished panel of accomplished industry leaders as they present their ideas on how we can better ensure the sustainability of the health care system by making the required changes on how we treat our most complex patients. William Falk, Managing Partner PwC, Doug Macnamara President and CEO Canadian Diabetes Association and Marian Walsh President and CEO of Bridgepoint Active Healthcare.

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  Ask Me Anything! A conversation with Don Drummond moderated by Steve Paikin

  June 11, 2013
  11:45 am - 1:30 pm
  Delta Chelsea Hotel,
  Toronto

  Don Drummond has always offered trusted insight into the Canadian economy and its future prospects. Now, more than ever before Canadians are eager for answers, as rising consumer debt levels raise eyebrows, healthcare costs continue to increase and the effectiveness and efficiency of our public services are put into question . Join us for this Economic Club exclusive, where Canada’s most respected journalist and economist will come together for a conversation no one will forget. A conversation where nothing is off the table and every topic is relevant. This is an event you do not want to miss.

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  Gambatte: Generations of Perseverance and Politics, a Memoir

  June 13, 2013
  11:45 am - 1:30 pm
  The Delta Chelsea,
  Toronto

  David H. Tsubouchi
  Partner at Fogler Rubinoff and Former Cabinet Minister,
  

  A touching autobiography, this remarkable story reveals that at the heart of David Tsubouchi’s life is the spirit of gambatte, a Japanese word meaning to do one’s best and never give up. The book chronicles his unusual career path from actor and lumber yard worker to dedicated law school student and politician. Tsubouchi’s story begins with the acceptance his family strove for amid the imprisonment of Japanese Canadians and the confiscation of their property, possessions, and businesses by the Mackenzie King Liberal government in 1941. Taught to persevere by his strong, loving family, Tsubouchi overcame these obstacles and went on to become the first Japanese Canadian elected to the Ontario Provincial Parliament and to serve as a cabinet minister. A classic tale of triumph over adversity, this illuminating and insightful memoir reveals Tsubouchi’s incredible journey from outsider to influential leader.

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  Europe - Less Austerity, More Easy Money

  June 18, 2013
  11:45 am - 1:30 pm
  One King West Hotel,
  Toronto

  Jens Larsen
  Chief European Economist,
  RBC Capital Markets

  Jens Larsen, RBC Capital Markets' Chief European Economist, will discuss the outlook for Europe. Since Mario Draghi promised to "do whatever it takes to preserve the euro", the market's view on the European crisis has substantially changed - gone is the perceived risk of a euro area breakup. But the fact that there is no catastrophe hanging over Europe does not mean that the crisis is over as there is still a long way to go before the economic and monetary union is complete. In the meantime, the euro area struggles with a structurally weak economy, where governments, households and firms in parts of Europe are shrinking their debt rapidly. This may be an unnecessarily painful process, but it does work in terms of achieving a more balanced economy. The ECB continues to support this process by easing monetary and credit policies. Jens will also touch on the challenges that Mark Carney faces when he takes over as Governor of the Bank of England in July.

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  Unlocking the Power in Partnerships: How Working Together can transform our Healthcare System

  June 19, 2013
  11:45 am - 1:30 pm
  Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre ,
  Toronto

  Dr. Kenneth Thorpe
  Chairman of The Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease (PFCD),
  Robert W. Woodruff Professor and Chair of the Department of Health Policy & Management The Rollins School of Public Health of Emory University, Atlanta

  In this Economic Club exclusive, Dr. Kenneth Thorpe will illustrate the power of using a collaborative approach to address the challenges of chronic disease management. As Chairman of the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease (PFCD), Dr. Thorpe understands the impact a collaborative approach has on patients , policy makers, governments and our healthcare system overall. In this address, Dr. Thorpe will outline the benefits as well as the challenges that partnerships play in healthcare and the overall economy.

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