COVID-19 Impact on Canadian Manufacturers: The Economic Outlook

COVID-19 Impact on Canadian Manufacturers: The Economic Outlook

June 16, 2020 (9:00 AM - 9:40 AM) (EDT)

Description

This presentation will be via Zoom (link will be provided closer to presentation date) 

This presentation is Complimentary to COPA members 

The COVID-19 pandemic and the associated containment measures have had a devastating impact on Canada’s economy. Along with the rest of the world, we are experiencing the biggest economic crisis since the Great Depression. Unfortunately, the manufacturing industry is not escaping unscathed. How deep will the contraction be and what shape will the recovery take? What other factors will affect the manufacturing industry’s growth prospects? These questions and more will be addressed during Alan’s economic outlook presentation. 


Biography 

Alan Arcand is Chief Economist at Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME). 

Alan is a member of the National Policy team where he is responsible for developing and executing CME’s major national research projects, conducting CME’s macroeconomic analysis to support the organization across the country, managing our tax policy efforts, and being a leading voice representing the interests of the association and members with government and with the public. 

Before joining CME, Alan spent 19 years at The Conference Board of Canada where he held multiple roles, including the Associate Director of the Centre for Municipal Studies. Alan’s background includes expertise in municipal, regional, and national economic matters including economic forecasting and analysis. 

Alan has an M.A. in Economics from Queen’s University.

Event Contact
Nicole Gamble
June 16, 2020 (9:00 AM - 9:40 AM) (EDT)
Registered Guests
30
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