WEBINAR: Economic Outlook
With Simon Gaudreault, Chief Economist and Vice-President, Research, Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Date:
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Time:
12:00pm - 1:00pm CT
Please note: This webinar will be recorded and made available to RAC Members.
Webinar Description
In this webinar, Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)'s Chief Economist and Vice President Research, Simon Gaudreault, discusses the current economic situation and what it means for your business. Using a mix of public data and exclusive CFIB data, he will describe the current state of the Canadian economy, how small businesses are currently coping, and what we can expect going into the last part of 2024 and start of 2025. Simon will cover topics such as inflation, interest rates, consumer demand, business optimism and challenges, the labour market and a few other key features of the current economy
About the Presenter
Simon Gaudreault is the Chief Economist and Vice-President, Research for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). He is responsible for conducting research and lobbying on a variety of economic, commercial, political and social issues affecting SMEs across Canada. Simon is also a national spokesperson for CFIB. In this capacity, he is an occasional media commentator on news relating to SMEs and economics.
Simon joined CFIB in April 2011 as an economist. He assumed direction of national research in 2018 and was appointed to his current position in 2022.
Prior to joining CFIB, Simon worked as a consultant for the local economic development office of Manicouagan from 2008-2009, assisting entrepreneurs with their business plans and playing a key role in the economic diversification strategy for Manicouagan Regional County Municipality.
Simon also has experience in municipal issues. He worked as a research and studies advisor in the Office of the Manager of the City of Laval (2009-2011), as an analyst at the consulting firm Pierre Prévost Conseil (2006-2007), and as a finance and tax advisor for the Transition Committee of the Greater Montreal Area (2004-2005).
Simon holds an Honours BA in Economics from the University of Ottawa and an MSc in Economics from l'Université du Québec à Montréal. His Master's thesis is on entrepreneurship in outlying regions of Canada.
Who can Register?
RAC Members only
Language
This workshop will be in English.
Cost
RAC Members – Free!