Economic Club of Canada Events

Past Events

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  Seamless Health Care: Building a System Around Patients

  June 20, 2012, 11:45 am
  Toronto Hilton Hotel,
  Toronto

  Dr. Barry McLellan
  President & CEO,
  Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

  Our current system of health care has in large part been built around organizations (hospitals and otherwise) and providers, and has resulted in suboptimal coordination, inefficiencies and frustrations for both patients and providers. The need to control health care costs while improving quality is not debatable and requires significant changes to how care will be provided including fully integrated primary care, less reliance on institutional care (“right care, right time, right place”) and smooth transitions for patients as they navigate the system. Imagine a system where patients can book appointments on line, access their personal health information and e-mail their physician with simple questions; where physicians can provide better care for their patients by receiving timely access to diagnostic images, test results and hospital discharge summaries; and where patients move through a system centred around their needs and wishes. This presentation will focus on what this future system can be – and how we moving toward this patient centred system – right now.

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  Free Trade Nation: Canada Beyond North America

  June 19, 2012, 11:45 am
  Toronto Hilton Hotel,
  Toronto

  David Abney
  Chief Operating Officer,
  UPS

  On June 19, David Abney will provide his international perspective on how Canada stands against the world in its trade engagement and appetite for reaching markets beyond its familiar trade partner to the south. UPS findings demonstrate a new outlook in global trade and an interesting shift in market outlook from Canadian businesses. Citing examples of customers who have taken the leap beyond the 49th Parallel, David will discuss the bottom-line impact of Canada's growing relationship with emerging markets.

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  A Conversation with the Rt. Hon. John N. Turner, PC CC QC, 17th Prime Minister of Canada: Examining Five Decades in Politics

  June 18, 2012, 11:45 am
  Fairmont Le Reine Elizabeth ,
  Montréal, Québec

  The Rt. Hon. John Turner, PC CC QP
  17th Prime Minister of Canada,
  

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  David & Goliath: How Canada can win more trade with the US

  June 13, 2012, 11:45 am
  Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel ,
  Toronto

  Gerald D. Chipeur
  QC, Partner,
  Miller Thomson

  Canada's largest economic opportunities still rest in increasing trade with the US, particularly in our natural resources sectors. But from pipeline approval processes to protectionism, there are some major barriers in the way. Our panel will discuss the legal, policy, and political challenges we need to overcome in order to create an even more prosperous relationship.

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  Beyond Financial Plight to New Heights

  June 7, 2012, 11:45 am
  The Delta Chelsea Hotel,
  Toronto

  Hubert T. Lacroix
  President & CEO,
  CBC/ Radio-Canada

  In his first public address since having to make difficult choices with respect to CBC/Radio-Canada's services and programming, Hubert T. Lacroix speaks to the future of public broadcasting in Canada. Despite a sizeable reduction to its budget, he contends that CBC/Radio-Canada still occupies a unique, prominent and valued place – not only at the heart of Canadian culture and democratic life, but also as a cornerstone of an industry in upheaval. Far from retrenching in the face of adversity and daunting challenges, the broadcaster has its sights squarely set on extending its leadership in Canadian programming, regional presence and digital platforms. With unrelenting and encouraging support from most of the public it serves, it promises to not just survive, but thrive in the years the come.

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  Canada’s correctional reality: Why closing prisons makes sense

  June 7, 2012, 7:45 am
  The Westin Ottawa,
  Ottawa

  The Hon. Vic Toews, P.C., Q.C., M.P
  Minister of Public Safety,
  Government of Canada

  The massive rise in the inmate population put forward by some has simply not materialized. Our government has previously announced that we will build 2,700 new cells within existing federal facilities in an effort to streamline operations while modernizing prison infrastructure. Shuttering old and inefficient facilities, like Kingston Penitentiary and Leclerc Institution will allow our government to move towards more modern and efficient facilities while saving the Canadian taxpayer more than $120 million annually. Closing facilities like these will allow our dedicated corrections staff to work in a safer and more effective environment while enhancing and ensuring the public safety of all Canadians.

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  Novartis, A Committed Partner

  June 6, 2012, 7:45 am
  The InterContinental Hotel,
  Toronto

  Joseph Jimenez
  Chief Executive Officer,
  Novartis

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  Restoring the Canadian Advantage

  June 5, 2012, 11:45 am
  The Westin Ottawa,
  Ottawa

  David Bertschi
  Prospective Candidate for Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada,
  

  Progress does not belong to any one person or any one party; it belongs to us all. The dream of Canada’s future lives in the hearts and minds of Canadians who recognize the imperative of living up to the solemn promise of Confederation. Ottawa is broken and Canadians disheartened; yet the promise lives on. How do we take the next steps? How do we fulfill the promise? How do we build the next great Progressive Majority?

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  Building on our Foundation, Creating a Stronger Toronto

  June 5, 2012, 11:45 am
  The Toronto Marriott Eaton Centre Hotel,
  Toronto

  His Worship Rob Ford
  Mayor ,
  City of Toronto

  Toronto has made great strides forward since December 2010, turning the tide of increased spending this year. While there is still a significant "gap" between Toronto's projected spending and revenue growth that must be addressed through continued disciplined leadership from City Council and City Managers, the city is closer than it's been since amalgamation to achieving a sustainable fiscal foundation. In his lunch time address to the Economic Club of Canada, Mayor Rob Ford will outline some of his thoughts on leading Toronto forward and building on that new foundation to create a Toronto where people from around the world will aspire to live, invest and thrive.

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  The Economy

  June 1, 2012, 11:45 am
  One King West Hotel,
  Toronto

  The Honourable Tony Clement
  President of the Treasury Board,
  

  “THE ECONOMY First, the economic challenge facing Canadians... While the global economic recovery has been slow and fragile, Canada’s economy has performed well relative to other developed economies. Real GDP, for example, is now significantly above pre-recession levels, and Canada has the strongest job growth among G-7 countries over the recovery. Since July 2009, about 750,000 more Canadians are working — more than 260,000 above the pre-recession peak, and we’ve just seen the strongest back-to-back growth over the past two months in almost 30 years. But no country or region is immune to the challenges presented by a fast-changing global environment. One only needs to scan the headlines, from Greece to Ireland, to the US Congress and Asia, to know the "new normal" does not guarantee growth, stability or jobs. Amidst these headlines, Canada is an island of stability in a world of economic uncertainty. And we have a chance to gain access to a virtuous circle of long term growth, lower taxes and sustainable social programs. In this sense, Budget 2012, our primary economic document, could not be a stand pat, rest on your laurels approach. Its goal had to be more ambitious: meeting the uncertain global economy with a plan that can give us growth exceeding that of Europe and USA. That's how we'll be able to keep taxes low and pay for health care while boomers age.”

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  Europe - What's Next? Too Much Debt, Too Little Time…

  May 31, 2012, 11:45 am
  The Fairmont Château Laurier,
  Ottawa

  Jens Larsen
  Chief European Economist,
  RBC Capital Markets

  On May 31st, Jens Larsen will discuss how a bit of political progress and a lot of monetary stimulus have averted a financial and economic catastrophe in the euro area - at least for now. The road ahead is paved with large economic and political challenges that Europe's leader will have to overcome. Jens will discuss how the euro area will negotiate the obstacles, and the risks that may push the process off course.

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  Europe - What's Next? Too Much Debt, Too Little Time…

  May 29, 2012, 11:45 am
  The Calgary Petroleum Club,
  Calgary

  Jens Larsen
  Chief European Economist,
  RBC Capital Markets

  On May 29th, Jens Larsen will discuss how a bit of political progress and a lot of monetary stimulus have averted a financial and economic catastrophe in the euro area - at least for now. The road ahead is paved with large economic and political challenges that Europe's leader will have to overcome. Jens will discuss how the Eurozone will negotiate the obstacles, and the risks that may push the process off course.

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  Dominance in Internet Search: Why You Should Care?

  May 29, 2012, 11:45 am
  The One King West Hotel,
  Toronto

  Benjamin G. Edelman
  Assistant Professor of Business Administration,
  Harvard Business School

  Canadians are leaders in the use of the Internet and increasingly rely on a single search engine, Google, to access the billions of available pages. In this talk Ben will explore dominance in Internet search with a view to the impacts on Canadian consumers, advertisers and technology companies. He will outline how search dominance leads to harsh treatment of publishers, advertisers, and competing aggregators, with an emphasis on recent developments in travel and social networks. He will then turn to possible policy responses, focusing on steps that can be taken to limit the most harmful practices.

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  Building Prosperity From the Ground Up: The State of Canada’s Cities and Communities in 2012

  May 29, 2012, 11:45 am
  The Westin Ottawa,
  Ottawa

  Berry Vrbanovic
  President,
  Federation of Canadian Municipalities

  Join the man elected to represent local governments across Canada as he shares the very latest information and analysis on how our cities and communities are doing as Canada continues its economic recovery. FCM President Berry Vrbanovic will give you a first-hand look at FCM’s new report: The State of Canada’s Cities and Communities 2012.

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  Red Tape & The Grape : How Grapes can grow the economy and overcome the true damage of inter-provincial trade barriers.

  May 24, 2012, 11:45 am
  The Hyatt Regency Hotel,
  Toronto

  Dan Albas
  Member of Parliament for Okanagan -Coquihalla,
  Government of Canada

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