Economic Club of Canada Events

Past Events

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  Federal Budget 2012: It's All About Choices

  April 5, 2012, 11:45 am
  The Fairmont Château Laurier,
  Ottawa

  Thomas Mulcair
  Leader, Official Opposition,
  New Democratic Party of Canada

  Budgets are about setting priorities. The budget policies of the current government are leaving the greatest social, environmental and economic debt in our country’s history to future generations—a debt that is unsustainable. Join newly-elected Leader of the Official Opposition and Leader of the New Democratic Party of Canada, Thomas Mulcair, as he lays out his party’s response to the government’s recently announced budget and discusses his vision for a Canada that is more just and more prosperous for all. Budget fédéral 2012 : Une question de choix: Le budget est le reflet des priorités d’un gouvernement. Or, les politiques budgétaires du gouvernement actuel font hériter les générations futures de la plus importante dette sociale, environnementale et économique de l’histoire de notre pays. Cette dette est insoutenable. Venez écouter Thomas Mulcair, nouveau chef de l’opposition officielle et chef du Nouveau Parti démocratique, présenter la réponse de son parti au budget conservateur et discuter de sa vision d’un Canada plus juste et plus prospère pour tous.

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  Who Will Lead the Way to the Best Health and Health Care for Canadians?

  April 5, 2012, 11:45 am
  The InterContinental Hotel,
  Toronto

  Dr. John Haggie
  President,
  Canadian Medical Association

  The current shortage of prescription drugs is only the latest in a long line of challenges to batter Canada’s health care system. A lack of family doctors; long waits for cancer radiation, joint replacements and other surgeries; uneven access to insured services across the country; and shocking public health conditions in northern and Aboriginal communities. This is health care not in some distant Third World country but in rich and prosperous Canada. The True North Strong and Free needs a strong dose of courage and leadership because even in the face of fiscal realities, our country can do so much better with the billions that Canadians pour into their once-vaunted medicare system. Dr. John Haggie shares his perspective as well as those of other physicians, health care providers and, most importantly, patients.

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  Canada’s Economic Action Plan 2012: A Plan for Jobs and Growth

  April 4, 2012, 11:45 am
  The Westin Ottawa,
  Ottawa

  The Honourable Ted Menzies
  Minister of State (Finance) ,
  The Government of Canada

  Minister Menzies’ speech will focus on the Canada’s Economic Action Plan 2012 and Government of Canada’s efforts to sustain the economic recovery and promote jobs and growth. The Minister will discuss key policy initiatives which the Government believes are fundamental to creating the conditions for business to succeed in supporting long-term jobs creation, growth and prosperity.

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  Bank of Canada's Deputy Governor to Address the Economic Club

  April 4, 2012, 11:30 am
  The Hilton Toronto,
  Toronto

  Jean Boivin
  Deputy Governor,
  Bank of Canada

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  195 Years and Counting – What the Future Holds for Canada’s Banks

  April 3, 2012, 11:45 am
  The Fairmont Chateau Laurier,
  Ottawa

  Terry Campbell
  President,
  Canadian Bankers Association

  Canada’s banks have been serving customers and building a stronger country, through good economic times and bad, for nearly 200 years. In that time, Canada has created one of the strongest banking sectors in the world. But in an unsettled economic and regulatory environment, what does the future hold? Join Terry Campbell, President of the Canadian Bankers Association, when he discusses how banks continue to serve their customers in communities across Canada while working to ensure that the growing list of domestic and international regulations doesn’t limit Canada’s globally recognized excellence in banking.

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  Post-Budget Address By Minister Goodyear

  April 3, 2012, 7:45 am
  The Toronto Hilton,
  Toronto

  The Honourable Gary Goodyear
  Minister of State (Science and Technology) (Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario),
  The Government of Canada

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  The Golden Age of Natural Gas: Canada’s Golden Opportunity

  April 2, 2012, 11:45 am
  The Westin Ottawa,
  Ottawa

  Greg Ebel
  President and Chief Executive Officer,
  Spectra Energy Corp

  Greg Ebel's vast personal experience in the field of energy futures has provided him with a unique perspective, drawing on expertise from both the public and private spheres. His cross-border experience and internationally recognized leadership will make for an informed and provocative discussion, speaking to Canada's energy future, with a particular focus on the role that natural gas will play in driving economic growth, energy security and environmental integrity in the years to come.

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  How A Traditional Industry Reinvented Itself: Canada's Lumber-Jack-In-Chief Shares Lessons from the Frontline of Industrial Transformation

  March 28, 2012, 11:45 am
  National Arts Centre,
  Ottawa

  Avrim Lazar
  President & CEO,
  Forest Products Association of Canada

  Capacity of Canadian industry to adjust to changing realities in the global economy will determine our living standards in the years to come. Few industries have faced structural shifts as profound as those the forest industry has experienced over the last ten years. Avrim Lazar has been at the front lines as the sector reeled in the face of change and then found its feet and set a path to reinvent its business model. He will share the on-the-ground experience of an industry in crisis and the lessons learned about successful transformation of the Canadian industrial model. He will also reflect upon how government can either be part of the problem or part of the solution.

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  The St. Lawrence Seaway — Not Just a Marine Highway: Transforming National Infrastructure into a Lever for International Trade

  March 27, 2012, 11:45 am
  The Sutton Place Hotel ,
  Toronto

  Terence Bowles
  President and CEO,
  St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC)

  Terence Bowles, President and CEO of the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC), oversees national infrastructure worth billions of dollars that connects North America’s industrial and agricultural heartland to domestic markets and the rest of the world. The St. Lawrence Seaway and the five Great Lakes form a marine superhighway that supports $35 billion in business revenues and 227,000 jobs in the U.S. and Canada. As the Seaway opens for its 54th season, Mr. Bowles will discuss how the Great Lakes-Seaway shipping industry is collectively transforming its marine highway to play a key role in Canada’s economic strategy to expand its international trade relationships. Before taking over the helm of the SLSMC last year, Terence Bowles was President and CEO of Iron Ore Company of Canada. He brings a unique leadership perspective to the Seaway, having once been in charge of one of its major customers. Mr. Bowles is also President-elect of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum, Director of the Chamber of Marine Commerce (CMC) and Director of Semafo, a publicly-traded mining company. He studied engineering at Laval University, has an MBA from McGill University, and has undertaken advanced studies at the Kellogg Graduate School of Management in Chicago and the London School of Business. Mr. Bowles and his wife reside in Montreal

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  The Future of the Internet: Commerce of Chaos

  March 22, 2012, 11:45 am
  One King West Hotel,
  Toronto

  Robert Levine
  Author,
  Free Ride - How Technology Companies Are Killing The Culture Business

  The Internet promised an "information economy," but information is worth less than ever. While the companies that move information are thriving, those that actually create it - movie studios, record labels, newspaper companies - are struggling. Over the long term, this can't last. We can't have an working online economy without a market, we can't have a market without property rights, and we can't have property rights without some means of enforcing them. Technology executives often say that the Internet can't be regulated, that the spread of open communications technologies is inevitable. But that's not exactly true: While technological advances are inevitable, the ways we use them are up to us - specifically, network designers and the governments that mandate what they can do. In the case of the Internet, we have an open system with no enforceable rules. Ultimately, that's not nearly as good for users as it is for technology companies - which are running rampant over copyright, but also privacy, antitrust, and consumer protection laws. I'll talk about how we can regulate the Internet smartly, to preserve freedom and property rights without sacrificing innovation.

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  Driving Innovation: Maximizing Ontario's Health and Prosperity

  March 21, 2012, 11:45 am
  The Sutton Place Hotel,
  Toronto

  Chris Halyk
  President ,
  Janssen Inc. Canada

  In today's increasingly competitive global economy, Ontario's ability to attract investment and drive innovation is critical to our future health, social and economic well-being. Join us for a discussion about harnessing the power of innovation to improve the health and vitality of Ontarians, realize a sustainable health system and secure Ontario's future prosperity.

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  A Wildrose Vision for Alberta

  March 8, 2012, 11:45 am
  Fairmont Chateau Laurier,
  Ottawa

  Danielle Smith
  Leader,
  Wildrose

  Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith will speak on what a Wildrose government will do should they win the upcoming election, with specific focus on energy, the environment, and intergovernmental relations.

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  Canada’s Immigration System and Our Economic Future

  March 7, 2012, 11:45 am
  Chateau Laurier,
  Ottawa

  The Honourable Jason Kenney, PC, MP
  Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism,
  Government of Canada

  Many people from around the world want to come to Canada, so it is critical that our immigration system continues to function fairly, effectively and in a way that best responds to the needs of our economy during these challenging times. The Government of Canada is committed to weathering global uncertainty with a focus on job creation and economic growth. Our immigration policies integrate well with this focus, as we continue efforts to modernize our system and make it even more nimble and responsive to labour market needs. However, there is always room for improvement to best ensure Canada’s economic health and our country’s international competitiveness.

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  Rebuilding New Brunswick

  March 7, 2012, 11:45 am
  One King West Hotel,
  Toronto

  The Honourable David Alward
  Premier of New Brunswick,
  

  Premier David Alward will discuss his government's plan to re-energize the economy, renew government, and grow communities through innovation.

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  The Honourable Gary Goodyear to Deliver Keynote Address at The Economic Club of Canada

  March 6, 2012, 7:45 am
  The Westin Ottawa,
  Ottawa

  The Honourable Gary Goodyear
  Minister of State (Science and Technology) (Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario),
  The Government of Canada

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