OUTLOOK 2021 | The Road to Recovery
We are thrilled to announce Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as our keynote speaker for next week’s Outlook Conference.
He will talk about the work ahead to rebuild a more resilient economy that leaves no one behind, including measures the Federal Government is taking to create good jobs and to support businesses in Newfoundland and Labrador and all across the country.
From the energy industry to the tech sector, from tourism to home retrofits, the Prime Minister will address unique challenges and opportunities for Newfoundland and Labrador.
Conference Schedule:
Day 1 | Federal Focus
Monday June 7
2:30 - 3:45 P.M.
Remarks
Premier Andrew Furey and Minister Seamus O'Regan
Conference Keynote
Keynote and moderated Q&A with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Tuesday June 8
12 - 2 P.M.
Budget Discussion with Minister Siobhan Coady
Following Minister Coady’s delivery of the Provincial Budget on May 31, she will join the St. John’s Board of Trade to discuss how it will impact business in NL and answer your questions. Please submit questions in advance by emailing mail@bot.nf.ca.Economic and Financial Outlook
Douglas Porter, Chief Economist and Managing Director for BMO Financial Group, will provide analysis and forecast of the global economy to help inform decision making in 2021/22, including:
- With vaccines rolling out quickly, what are the prospects for recovery in Canada and the U.S. over the next two years?
- What are the prospects for interest rates and the Canadian dollar?
- Can the housing market build on its recent gains, or has it gone too far?
- And so much more!
Day 3 | Industry Focus
Wednesday June 9
10 - 11:30 A.M.
What We’ve Learned and What’s Next: Industry Association Panel
Join our CEO, AnnMarie Boudreau, as she hosts a panel discission with the leaders of local industry associations to hear about the last year, what they’ve learned, and what we can expect to see next in their sector. Our panel will include:
- Kieran Hanley, Executive Director, NEIA
- Charlene Johnson, CEO, Noia
- Ed Moriarity, Executive Director, Mining Industry NL
- Carey Bonnell, Chair, Fisheries Council of Canada
- Paul Preston, TechNL
Click to download the conference schedule and speaker bios.
Your conference ticket will get you access to all sessions.