Canada Needs a Revived Economic Council to Thrive in the 21st Century | March 25, 2022

The Empire Club of Canada Presents:

Canada Needs a Revived Economic Council to Thrive in the 21st Century

21st century economic realities and the digital transformation have presented Canada with the imperative to create institutional capacity for the innovation-based economy. We need to capitalize on our potential with flexible, integrated, and forward-thinking governance and prosperity strategies. It is time to re-establish an Economic Council to make Canada more competitive in the global economy.

 

Jim Balsillie, one of Canada’s most prominent innovation, business and policy leaders will reflect on why: Canada needs a revived Economic Council to thrive in the 21st century global economy driven by innovation.

 

This event will be moderated by one of Canada’s foremost experts in technology and innovation investments, John Ruffolo, Founder & Managing Partner of Maverix Private Equity.

Moderator:

John Ruffolo, Founder & Managing Partner, Maverix Private Equity

Speaker:

Jim Balsillie, Co-founder & Chair, Council of Canadian Innovators

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