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Jan 15 2026

CABE Webinar: 2026 Economic Outlook (QB & ON)

Storm clouds from the US trade war are obscuring the Canadian economic outlook for 2026. How will Ontario and Quebec, Canada’s manufacturing heartland, fare in 2026? Join CABE at our upcoming webinar with Jimmy Jean, Vice-President, Chief Economist and Strategist at Desjardins.

From labour markets to manufacturing to consumer spending, Jimmy will share his views about the headwinds and tailwinds impacting Central Canada. His insights on macroeconomic and financial market trends and forecasts are frequently cited by media outlets in both official languages. The Desjardins weekly commentary has recently focused on the need for a resurgence of Canadian private investment.

Jimmy Jean Jimmy Jean Vice-President, Chief Economist and Strategist, Desjardins Group

Jimmy Jean is Vice-President, Chief Economist and Strategist at Desjardins Group. He leads a team of researchers, analysts and forecasters that has been named Best Overall Forecaster – Canada by FocusEconomics on numerous occasions. His keen insights and clear communication style make him a sought-after speaker and a regular guest on financial news programs in Canada’s English and French media markets.

Jimmy has been with Desjardins Group for most of his career, but has also served as senior strategist at Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and as an economist at Moody’s, RBC Capital Markets and Statistics Canada. He has a master’s degree in applied financial economics from HEC Montréal and is a Chartered Financial Analyst.

Event Details

Virtual (Microsoft Teams)
Jan 15, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm EST

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Public Attendee List

  • Jiangnan Ji
  • Angela Chen
  • Paul Redman
  • Alexander Jenkin
  • Gemma Stanton-Hagan
  • Joy Demoskoff
  • Stephen Tapp
  • Alan Arcand
  • Marina Savchenko
  • Don Reimer
  • Chris Langstaff
  • Dela Hoyi
  • Andrew Trachsell
  • Alice Dean