Canada 360 Economic Summit

Alongside the disruptions caused by the pandemic, Canada is facing several long-standing challenges that are holding back its economic growth. The country desperately needs a bold growth strategy if we are to transition our economy from recovery into strong and sustainable economic growth that will attract investment.

This event will feature panel discussions, one-on-one conversations and keynote addresses that will ensure the needs of the business community are considered in shaping the growth and direction of the economy through 2022 and beyond.

Keynote Speakers

• Hon. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry 
• Tiff Macklem, Governor, Bank of Canada 
• Nik Nanos, Canadian Public Opinion Pollster 

Featured Panellists

• Gord MacKenzie, President & CEO, Canpotex
• Robin Silvester, President & CEO, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
• Deborah Flint, CEO, Greater Toronto Airport Authority
• Chris Fowler, President & CEO, CWB Financial
• Anthony Viel, CEO, Deloitte
• Heather Chalmers, President & CEO, GE Canada
• Gillian Doran, Chief Financial Officer – Aluminium, Rio Tinto.
• Vala Afshar, Chief Digital Evangelist, Salesforce
• Aparna Bawa, COO, Zoom
• Tim McMillan, President & CEO, Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP)
• Meric S. Gertler, C.M., President, University of Toronto

Panel Discussions

Future of the Digital Economy

Canadian companies face constant disruption in digital technologies, whether it’s new platforms, cybersecurity or privacy and data protection. This panel will explore what actions are needed to ensure businesses maintain consumer trust in a period of constant disruption and what companies need to remain competitive.

Canada’s Future Infrastructure Needs

Even before the pandemic, Canada faced a significant infrastructure deficit due to decades of under investment. This panel will discuss what actions are needed to better connect Canadians by moving goods, people and data. 

The Future of Inclusive Economic Growth

For the economy to realize its potential and generate broad-based growth, it is critical to ensure Canada is using all of its available talent. This panel will discuss how our country can foster more inclusive economic growth for all segments of the population.

Canada’s Net-Zero Future

Growing our economy and protecting the environment do not need to present a trade-off, but rather must go hand-in-hand as countries commit to Net-Zero 2050. This panel will discuss how Canada’s economy can grow while transitioning to a lower carbon future in pursuit of its net-zero goals.