Glen Hodgson
Senior Vice-President and Chief Economist | The Conference Board of Canada
Ottawa, ON, CANADA
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Biography
Glen Hodgson brings nearly 30 years of experience and a specialization in international economic and financial issues to the position of Senior Vice-President and Chief Economist of The Conference Board of Canada.
Mr. Hodgson is responsible for overseeing the Board's macro-economic outlook products, tourism, custom economic research, and is the Board’s chief spokesperson on economic issues.
He has published over 170 articles and briefings and is the editor and a contributing author of the book Crisis and Intervention: Lessons from the Financial Meltdown and Recession, published in November 2010. He has written extensively on Canadian tax reform and is co-authoring a series of briefings on the economics of pro sports in Canada. Glen is leading a high-profile research initiative at the Conference Board, the Canadian Alliance for Sustainable Health Care (CAHSC), just as he led the creation of the Board’s International Trade and Investment Centre.
Mr. Hodgson joined the Board in September 2004, after 10 years at Export Development Canada (EDC). He also spent a decade with the federal Department of Finance. From 1984 to 1988, Mr. Hodgson served at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington D.C., as Advisor/Assistant to the Executive Director for Canada, Ireland and the Caribbean.
Mr. Hodgson has an M.A. in Economics from McGill University and pursued Ph.D. studies at McGill. He is currently the president of the Ottawa Economics Association. He resides in Ottawa with his wife and younger of two sons, and coached youth sports for many years.
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Economic Forecasting
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Editor and Contributing Author (professional)
Crisis and Intervention: Lessons From the Financial Meltdown and Recession is a book that describes what caused the 2008 meltdown and resulting global recession, and identifies 10 key lessons. These insights serve as a valuable guide for leaders in Canada and around the world—in business, government, labour, academia, the media—who need to know what caused the global crash … and what can be done to prevent another.
Senior Vice-President and Chief Economist – The Conference Board of Canada (professional)
The Conference Board of Canada (CBoC) is the foremost independent, not-for-profit applied research organization in Canada. Since 1954, the Board has been committed to researching innovative practices, designing new strategies and providing our members with the most up-to-date information, analysis and expertise to help them excel in Canada and around the world. The CBoC builds leadership capacity by creating and sharing insights on economic trends, public policy and organizational performance.
Education (3)
McGill University: MA, Economica
McGill University: PhD studies ABD
University of Manitoba: B.A. (Honours), Economics
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Event Appearances (22)
KEYNOTE SPEECH
Young Canadians in Finance Speaker Series Ottawa, Ontario
2012-02-15
KEYNOTE SPEECH – The New Economy: How Will the World be Different After the Recession?
Pragma Council 2009 Spring Conference University of Waterloo, Ontario
2009-05-28
KEYNOTE SPEECH: IPR and the Global Economic Slowdown
Intellectual Property Rights: Innovation and Commercialization in Turbulent Times Toronto, Ontario
2009-05-29
KEYNOTE SPEECH: A Multi-Speed Recovery in a Risky World
Economic Outlook Breakfast Burlington, Ontario
2011-04-28
Energy and the Economy of Alberta
Conference Board of Canada Speaker Series Calgary, Alberta
2011-03-24
KEYNOTE SPEECH
2011 Employer Council of Champions Summit Ottawa, Ontario
2011-03-09
Conference Board Perspectives on Canadian Competitiveness
Conference on Canada’s Prosperity 2010 Toronto, Ontario
2010-06-08
KEYNOTE INTRODUCTORY ADDRESS
Sustainable Prosperity 2012 Spring Policy Conference Ottawa, Ontario
2012-03-27
KEYNOTE SPEECH: Canada and the Global Agri-Food Economy
FarmTech 2012 Edmonton, Alberta
2012-01-24
What To Expect From Upcoming Federal and Provincial Budgets
Government Relations Instituite of Canada Event Series Ottawa, Ontario
2012-02-28
Older, Greener, and Leaner: Canada’s Key Challenges and What They Mean For You
McGill on the Move Toronto, Ontario
2012-03-21
Open Markets for Trade and Investment
OECD Forum 2008: Climate Change, Growth, Stability Paris, France
2008-06-04
The Canadian Economy: Are We Back to Normal Yet?
Beef 2010: Raising Optimism. Global Strategies Calgary, Alberta
2010-08-11
The Economic Forecast and Social Outlook for Saskatchewan in 2022
Saskatchewan Forum 2012 Regina, Saskatchewan
2012-05-29
KEYNOTE SPEECH – The Saskatchewan Economic Outlook: Opportunities Ahead
Saskatchewan Forum 2012 Regina, Saskatchewan
2012-05-29
The Economic Outlook: A Tepid Recovery in Turbulent Times
APEGGA Summit 2012 Edmonton, Alberta
2012-04-20
KEYNOTE SPEECH: From Global Crisis to the Next Generation Economy for Canada and Alberta
Minister’s Workforce Forum Edmonton, Alberta
2010-10-27
Pensions Now and in the Future—The Economy, Investment, and Society
Pension Summit 2012: De-Risking for Long-Term Success Toronto, Ontario
2012-03-01
Canada in 2011: The Business Case for Change
Workplace Diversity and Inclusiveness Forum Toronto, Ontario
2007-12-03
The Economic Context for the Food Sector
Canadian Food Summit 2012 Toronto, Ontario
2012-02-07
KEYNOTE SPEECH – Growth and Stability in Times of Economic Constraint: Building the Long-term Strength of the Toronto Region
Greater Toronto Summit 2011 Toronto, Ontario
2011-02-10
KEYNOTE INTRODUCTORY ADDRESS
2012 Spring Policy Conference: Raising Canada’s Game in Turbulent Times Ottawa, Ontario
2012-03-28
Sample Talks (5)
Canada and the Global Agri-Food Economy
The Conference Board of Canada provides comprehensive economic forecasts and analysis of the global and national economy and of key sectors like agri-food. Glen Hodgson’s presentation will examine current developments in the global economy, such as the financial crisis in Europe; the Canadian economic outlook; Canada’s agri-food sector, domestically and globally; and future prospects.
Intellectual Property Rights and the Global Economic Slowdown
Does Canada’s Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) regime foster and reward innovation? How can IP policies promote business innovation, competitiveness, and productivity? Glen Hodgson will connect the findings of the latest economic and IPR research as he sets the scene for the conference. Glen will be joined by the IPR research collaborators for a dynamic question and answer session on today’s IPR challenges and opportunities.
The Economic Outlook: A Tepid Recovery in Turbulent Times
This workshop is for everyone who would like to better understand the current economic climate, why our current tepid economic recovery is not typical, and why we need to be careful how we interpret the numbers. The presentation will begin with an overview of developments in the global economy, particularly euro-zone and U.S. developments and implications for global growth, and will be followed by an overview of the Canadian economy, and where businesses should focus to remain competitive.
Pensions Now and in the Future—The Economy, Investment, and Society
Between the ongoing Euro crisis, the possibility of a Japan style “lost decade” in the U.S., and a prolonged period of low growth and low interest rates in Canada, economic uncertainty abounds. Glen Hodgson will provide his expert perspective on the current economic environment, and the likely impact on pension fund performance.
The Economic Context for the Food Sector
Glen Hodgson will provide vital insight into the economic and demographic factors that are increasing pressures on the Canadian and global food systems and having a profound affect on the production, processing, and consumption of food in Canada. He will also identify global opportunities arising for Canadian food producers as demand changes in emerging economies.
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