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REGISTER NOWOEA/CABE 2018 Spring Policy Conference
Thursday, March 8, 20188:00a.m. – 4:30p.m.Fairmont Château Laurier, Ottawa
The theme for this year’s conference is:Achieving Inclusive Growth in Canada
AGENDA* (7:30 - 8:00 a.m. - Continental Breakfast)
Opening Remarks (8:00 a.m.) Armine Yalnizyan, CABE President Brian Kingston, OEA President
Keynote Address (8:10-9:00 a.m.): Economic outlook Douglas J. Porter, Chief Economist and Managing Director, BMO Financial Group
Session I (9:00-10:15 a.m.): Why do women earn less than men? Jennifer Robson, Assistant Professor, Carleton University Carole Vincent, Carole Vincent Consultation Steven Tobin, Executive Director, Labour Market Information Council
Coffee and Networking break (10:15-10:45 a.m.)
Session II (10:45-12:00 p.m.): Strategies for financial inclusion Liz Mulholland, CEO, Prosper Canada Joe Deschênes Smith, Principal and Founder, Trillium Housing
Luncheon and Keynote Address (12:00-1:45 p.m.) Annette Verschuren O.C., Chair and CEO, NRStor Inc.
Session III (1:50-2:30 p.m.): Inclusive tax policy Lindsay Tedds, Associate Professor, University of Victoria
Session IV (2:30-3:45 p.m.): The progressive trade agenda Carlo Dade, Director, Canada West Foundation David Usher, Director General, Global Affairs Canada Angella MacEwen, Senior Economist, Canadian Labour Congress
Session V (3:45-4:30 p.m.): Federal Budget 2018 Alison McDermott, Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Department of Finance Canada
Concluding Remarks and Networking Reception (4:30-6:00 p.m.)
* Additional speakers may be added - check back for updates. Early Bird Registration Rates* OEA/CABE Members: $350 + HST Non-members: $450 + HST *Only Available Until February 9, 2018
Registration rates after February 9: OEA/CABE Members**: $450 + HST Non-members: $550 + HST **Full-time student members and retiree members may inquire about a special rate at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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