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Canada’s Place in the World: Navigating Economic Uncertainty and Opportunity

In a cloudy global environment, Canada is navigating one of the most complex economic periods in its history. The Ottawa Economics Association (OEA) and the Canadian Association of Business Economics (CABE) have brought together some of the country’s foremost thought leaders to share bold ideas and critical insights on how to thrive amid global uncertainty.

From shifting trade dynamics and technological transformation, to critical infrastructure, defence, and the housing crisis — this conference will tackle the timely issues that matter most to Canada’s economic future.

There has never been a better time to deepen your expertise and expand your professional network. Join OEA and CABE on May 13, 2026 for an engaging in-person conference where you’ll connect with leading economists, policymakers, and business experts shaping Canada’s path forward. Your ticket also includes exclusive access to our evening reception on May 12, 2026, where we will honour the recipient of the OEA’s annual Award of Distinction.

Confirmed Sessions

• The Economic Outlook for Canada by Frances Donald (Chief Economist of the Royal Bank of Canada)
• Defence, Security, and Economic Resilience: Safeguarding Canada in a Transforming Global Landscape – Duncan Hills (Senior Advisor – Defence & Security, NorthStar Public Affairs), Linda J. Bilmes (Daniel Patrick Moynihan Senior Lecturer in Public Policy, Harvard Kennedy School), Binyam (Ben) Soloman, (Adjunct Research Professor, Carlton University)
• Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Keynote Presentation and Panel – by Mathieu Laberge (Chief Economist of CMHC), and follow-up panel discussion with Mike Moffatt (Founding Director, Missing Middle Iniative) and Mathieu Laberge,  Heather Scoffield (Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Tax Observatory).
• Bank of Canada Keynote Presentation – A keynote presentation by Michelle Alexopoulos (External Deputy Governor at the Bank of Canada), will give a speech on AI adoption and what it could mean for productivity and economic potential in Canada.
• Trade Panel – Nicolas Lamp (Director, Queen’s Institute on Trade Policy)

Please note other speakers are in the process of being confirmed.

Pricing

* All prices are pre-HST.

** Media registration is through a separate registration page

*** Table of 8 registration is through a separate registration page and includes one complimentary seat. Prices do not include HST. Non-member pricing includes cost of membership for upcoming events.

Non-members will receive a complimentary annual OEA/CABE membership with conference registration.