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Ontario’s Minister of Finance, Peter Bethlenfalvy, joined us for a keynote speech and fireside chat on Ontario’s 2023 Budget; Building a Strong Ontario, the province’s plan to support people and businesses today, while laying a strong fiscal foundation for the future.
Speakers
The Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy, Ontario's Minister of Finance
Rachel Curran, Head of Public Policy, Meta Canada
Building a Strong Ontario: A Conversation with Ontario’s Minister of Finance, Peter Bethlenfalvy

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Join the Economic Club of Canada for a follow-up conversation with Peter Routledge from the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions who will weigh in on the rapidly changing economic landscape, and how Canada’s financial system is responding to the pace of change. Superintendent Peter Routledge will discuss the big issues facing OSFI in 2023, how these issues compared to those discussed in 2022 and how his organization is responding to these ever changing issues.
Speakers
Doug Turnbull, Vice Chairman - Country Lead, Canada, DBRS Morningstar
Peter Routledge, Superintendent of Financial Institutions, Government of Canada
The Economic Club of Canada Presents: A Conversation with Peter Routledge

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The national healthcare summit is a signature annual event hosted by The Economic Club of Canada, featuring policy makers, patient leaders and health system innovators industry executives, policy makers and key government officials in conversation to provide an in-depth look at the healthcare landscape in Canada as it pertains to the economy, innovation, and the health and wellbeing of our labour force. Health system leaders and stakeholders discussed timely topics, including rare disease policy, pandemic recovery, cancer care, innovative treatments, mental health solutions, and forward thinking healthcare that will prepare our system for the needs of the future.
Speakers
Paula Allen, Global Leader, Research & Client Insights, TELUS Health
Trish Barbato, President & CEO, Arthritis Society Canada
Gaby Bourbara, Vice President & General Manager Alexion AstraZeneca, Rare Disease in Canada
Dr. Vivien Brown, Family Physician & Author
Jennifer Chan, Vice-President, Policy & Government Affairs, Merck Canada Inc.
Dr. Matthew Chow, MD, Chief Mental Health Officer, TELUS Health
Mike Colledge, President, Ipsos Public Affairs
Dr. Stuart Edmonds, Executive Vice-President, Mission, Research & Advocacy, Canadian Cancer Society
Dr. David Fisman, Professor of Epidemiology at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health University of Toronto
Fred Horne, Senior Advisor, 3Sixty Public Affairs
Jody Jollimore, Executive Director, CATIE
Zayna Khayat, Health Futurist, Deloitte Canada
Dr. Sean Kidd, Clinical Phycologist, Senior Scientist & Division Chief of Phycology, CAMH
Dr. Malcolm Moore, Medical Oncologist, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
André Picard, Award Winning Author & Journalist, Health Columnist, The Globe and Mail
Ian Stedman, Assistant Professor, Canadian Public Law & Governance, School of Public Policy & Administration, York University
Jane Taber, Vice-President, Public Affairs, National
Adam Van Koeverden, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health & Minister of Sport, Government of Canada
Dr. Talia Varley, Physician Lead, Advisory Services, Cleveland Clinic Canada
Eva Villalba, M.B.A., MSc., VBHC Green Belt, Executive Director, Quebec Cancer Coalition
Dr. Shawn Whatley, Munk Senior Fellow (Healthcare Policy), Macdonald Laurier Institute
Libby Znaimer, VP News & Information, Host, Columnist, The Zoomer Report
2023 Annual Healthcare Summit: Preparing for the Needs of the Future

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Our world is more interconnected than ever before and with advancements in technology come new security risks. Consumers are facing threats at every turn with bad actors and cybercriminals constantly developing new techniques for stealing personal and financial data. For most businesses, it’s not a question of if a data breach or fraud will occur, but when. This threat is existential for small businesses, as 60% of SMBs close within 6 months of a successful cyber-attack. We must arm Canadian businesses with the information, tools and training to protect their businesses in this digital era. Join a panel of experts as they discuss the innovative measures that are currently being taken to mitigate cybersecurity threats.
Speakers
Laura Jones, Executive Vice- President and Chief Strategic Officer, Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)
Sasha Krstic, President, Mastercard Canada
Tanya O' Callaghan, Vice-President Community Investment, Policy and Advocacy, Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA)
Celyeste Power, President and CEO, Insurance Bureau of Canada
The Cybersecurity Imperative for Canadian Business

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Survey after survey shows Canadians' enthusiasm for electric vehicles (EVs), but what is the actual level of interest when EVs remain much more expensive than ICE vehicles? How deep is that level of enthusiasm from Canadians given that for the last five years more than 50% of Canadians have indicated on surveys, that their next vehicle will be electric? Are we past the early adopter stage or past the “tipping point” for EV adoption? Furthermore, is the supply chain and infrastructure model ready? Are Canadian municipalities ready with planning and zoning changes to accommodate bulk charging of EVs? Are cities investing in infrastructure to accommodate EVs without garages? Is the power grid ready? Our panel of industry leaders dove into these questions and more!
Speakers
Irfaan Hasham, P.Eng, CEM, CMVP, Director, Energy & Environment, Global Automakers of Canada
Pierre Boutin, President and Chief Executive Officer, Volkswagen Group Canada Inc.
Francis Bradley, President and Chief Executive Officer, Electricity Canada
Raed Kadri, Head of the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Andreas Tetzloff, President and CEO, Mercedes-Benz Canada
Flavio Volpe, President, Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association
Is Canada Ready to Fully Embrace Electric Vehicles?

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Around the world, businesses large and small, unions and governments are in a race to reduce carbon emissions, seize extraordinary economic opportunities, and avoid the destructive impacts of climate change.
Global financial markets are driving this investment shift through their investment decisions. The smartest money, in search of long-term gains, is steering away from assets that will perform poorly in a low-carbon world.
It’s up to us as a country to make the smartest possible choices: Canada can choose to be a leader in this global economic shift - or it will pass us by.
This federal government has chosen to lead.
Speakers
The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources
Wendy Franks, Chief Strategy Officer, Head of Hydrogen, Northland Power Inc.
Paul Cheliak, Vice President, Strategy and Delivery, Canadian Gas Association
Jason Clark, National Director, Climate Change Advocacy, Insurance Bureau of Canada
Time To Build: A Keynote Address with The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources

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Our recent experience with the COVID-19 pandemic illustrated the integral link between the health of a population and its prosperity.
This keynote address from Canada’s Minister of Health will explore the nexus of a healthy community and of a strong economy and how health can be a driver of economic growth in a post-COVID, rapidly changing world.
The evolving geopolitical context, an aging population, climate change, the loss of biodiversity and emerging health threats like antimicrobial resistance are adding to the numerous health challenges we are facing. This keynote will outline how an improved and more resilient health system can be an economic and societal game changer.
Targeted investments focused on prevention, health equity, data, innovation, planning and improved health worker support lead to better overall health outcomes, which in turn promote economic growth by supporting Canada’s workforce and by boosting productivity.
Speakers
The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Canada’s Minister of Health
Ranya El-Masri, Vice President of Government Affairs and Market Access, GSK CANADA
Better Health for Better Prosperity: A Keynote Presentation with The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos

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Join the Economic Club of Canada for a timely panel discussion with chief economists who will examine the current Canadian housing market crisis and the key drivers impacting the Canadian housing market. With inflation and interest rates still in flux, a low supply, and an increase in immigration how can we make things more affordable for younger Canadians? Our panel of experts will dive into topics such as these while examining which markets are seeing the largest impacts and what we can expect in the coming months.
Speakers
Michael Bourque, CREA
Stephanie Hughes, Equities Reporter, Bloomberg
Shaun Cathcart, CREA
Dawn Desjardins, Deloitte Canada
Jimmy Jean, Desjardins Group