Economic Outlook Forum - Day 2
The business community is at a crossroads. COVID-19 brought severe economic hardship in British Columbia and around the world. As we begin to emerge from the initial wave of crisis, there will undoubtedly be profound and lasting effects on particular sectors. In addition, the impacts of the virus have accelerated technology adoption, business transformation, and other structural changes to our economy.
The GVBOT’s 32nd Economic Outlook Forum will provide our region's business leaders with a detailed and insightful look at the road to economic recovery in the year ahead. It's the kind of practical conversation our Members expect as they review their own plans for the new year and explore the opportunities amidst uncertainty, which makes this forum one of the "must-attend" events in the 2021 business calendar.
- January 19: The CEO perspective
- January 21: Geopolitical outlook
You can choose to purchase a bundle package and attend both sessions or simply attend the session that is most relevant to you.
Keynotes:
Opening
Peter Hall, Vice President and Chief Economist, Export Development Canada
Moderator: Carole Taylor O.C., O.B.C., Former B.C. Finance Minister and a Governor of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade
Closing
Peter Routledge, President and CEO, Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation
Panel Discussion
Geopolitical outlook
This panel will look at the changing political landscapes, government efforts to support the economy, the outcome of the B.C. and U.S. elections, and Canadian federal politics to discuss what B.C.’s business community should expect in the year ahead.
Panellists:
Kirk LaPointe, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief, Business in Vancouver and VP, Editorial, Glacier Media Group
Mira Oreck, Executive Director, The Houssian Foundation
Bhinder Sajan, News Reporter, CTV Vancouver
Richard Zussman, Online Journalist, Global BC
Moderator: Simi Sara, Talk Show Host, CKNW News
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CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. We offer integrated shipping solutions, including rail, intermodal, trucking, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout its 19,500-mile rail network throughout North America every year. Learn more about the steps CN is taking to deliver responsibly at cn.ca/en/delivering-responsibly.
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