The Parliamentary Budget Officer will post a new report entitled “A Distributional Analysis of a National Guaranteed Basic Income – Update” on the PBO website. Contact sloane.mask@parl.gc.ca
Ambassador of Canada to Ukraine Natalka Cmoc will deliver remarks at a virtual event, “From Crisis to Hope: Canada’s Strategic Engagement with Ukraine in 2025,” hosted by the C.D. Howe Institute. Register online.
The Empire Club of Canada and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce will launch their 2025 Economic Outlook and Business Confidence Analysis, revealing fresh data and insights on business confidence, regional economic projections, and policy priorities, all within the context of looming US tariffs. Speakers include BMO Capital Markets Economics Senior Economist & Managing Director Jennifer Lee and APMA President and member … Read more
The Royal Society of Canada will host a webinar, “From The Carbon Cycle to the Carbon Tax.” A panel of experts will explore current measurement and monitoring capabilities globally, followed by a discussion of how a progressive carbon tax could encourage the necessary behaviour to meet greenhouse gas emissions targets. Register online.
The Balsillie School of International Affairs hosts the Net Zero and Canadian Climate Policy Speaker Series with Canadian Climate Institute President Rick Smith. He’ll discuss what Canada has achieved with its net-zero policy aims and reflect on what lies ahead in terms of international political dynamics and global economic forces. Register online.
The Canadian Association for Business Economics (CABE) hosts a webinar, “The Impact of Scarcity and Political Disruption on Canada’s Business Climate.” Innovative Research Group President and Founder Greg Lyle will share his firm’s findings on the pressures facing governments and political parties and offer insights on how different parties are likely to respond. Register online.
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons will host a webinar on “The Political Physician,” with CSG Senator Flordeliz (Gigi) Osler (Manitoba). Participants will learn how physicians can influence healthcare policy and public health through advocacy and how to develop actionable plans for engaging in advocacy while upholding ethical professionalism. The webinar will take place on Zoom. Register online.
The Bank of Canada will publish a summary of the deliberations that took place ahead of its interest rate decision on Jan. 29, 2025.
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem will speak to the BIS Chapultepec Conference on the future challenges for monetary policy in the Americas via videoconference. The Governor’s remarks will be published on the Bank’s website at 5:00 p.m. Contact communications@bankofcanada.ca
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) will host a virtual meeting of the Council on Canada-U.S. Relations. For details, contact: media@pmo-cpm.gc.ca
