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The Conference Board of Canada is the foremost independent, not-for-profit applied research organization in Canada. The organization is funded exclusively through the fees we charge for services to the private and public sectors. As a result, we are objective, non-partisan, and do not lobby for specific interests. Even though the organization is not a government department or agency, we are often hired to provide services for all levels of government. Employees of The Conference Board of Canada are experts in running conferences, as well as conducting, publishing, and disseminating research; helping people network; developing individual leadership skills; and building organizational capacity. More specifically, we are specialists in economic trends, as well as organizational performance and public policy issues. Every year The Conference Board of Canada hosts over 250 meetings, produces hundreds of research documents, answers over 4,500 information requests and holds more than 80 leadership programs. Since 1954, The Conference Board of Canada has provided senior decision makers from public and private-sector organizations with opportunities to share ideas on operations and strategies, learn about next and best practices, and explore practical business solutions to the challenges faced by Canadian business leaders. Our focus is on: - Learning from best practice organizations and industry experts - Sharing practical business experiences and solutions - Networking and interacting with peers, colleagues and thought leaders The Conference Board of Canada is independent from, but affiliated with, The Conference Board, Inc. of New York, which serves nearly 2,000 companies in 60 nations and has offices in Brussels and Hong Kong. The guiding mission of the organization involves building leadership capacity for a better Canada by creating and sharing insights on economic trends, public policy and organizational performance.
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Pedro Antunes
Director, National and Provincial Forecast
Bridging the divides! Bringing a wholistic perspective to national and provincial economic relations is the CBoC's forecaster & spokesperson
Fiscal Sustainability of Health Care Productivity Analysis Economic Growth & Development
Michael Burt
Director, Industrial Economic Trends
And now, the weather: Find out which way the wind is blowing when it comes to forecasting trends in the industrial sectors of the economy
Industrial Economic Analysis Private Sector Economic Analysis
Paul Darby
Deputy Chief Economist
The Human Abacus! The Conference Board of Canada's Chef De Mission for economic modelling & forecasting comes with jargon-free content
Economic Analysis and Forecasting Economic Modelling Economics and Public Policy International Economics
Glen Hodgson
Senior Vice-President and Chief Economist
Turning the Telescope Around: Get the bigger picture on how macroeconomics influences public policy and the financial health of your country
Economic Forecasting International Business Productivity and Innovation Economic Analysis
Anja Jeffrey
Director, Centre for the North – The Conference Board of Canada
She knows Santa! Understanding Arctic Resources & International Relations, the CBoC's specialist in Northern issues will heat up your event
International Business Arctic Affairs International Trade and Development Strategic Planning Business Management
Mario Lefebvre
Director, Centre for Municipal Studies
City Hall 101: Find out what the latest research indicates as it relates to the economic and financial state of North American cities
The Economics of Cities Economic Analysis Centre for Municipal Studies
Matthew Stewart
Principal Economist
Prolifigate spending? When it's time to put your fiscal house in order, count on a Principal Economist to steer you in the right direction
Fiscal Forecasting Economic Analysis Government Financing
David Stewart-Patterson
Vice-President, Public Policy
No dragon in this den! Combining policy analysis & advocacy, the CBoC's VP of Public Policy enthusiastically supports young entrepreneurs
Public Policy
Karla Thorpe
Director, Leadership and Human Resources Research
It's not always about money: Learn what it takes to not only attract and retain employees but to increase employee commitment
Labour Relations Workplace Health and Wellness Compensation and Benefits
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