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The New business environment:
U.S. tariffs, lower interest rates, labour shortages and higher operating costs
Details:
Date: Friday, April 4th, 2025Time: 12:00PM - 1:00PM EST
Platform: LinkedIn Live
Join us for an insightful economic outlook by BDC’s Chief Economist, Pierre Cléroux. Learn how the Canadian economy is evolving, and gain perspectives on trends that are shaping our business environment. The presentation will cover:
- BDC’s 2025 economic outlook.
- The new business environment: U.S. tariffs, lower interest rates, labour shortages and higher operating costs.
- Steps you can take to insulate your business from changes and uncertainty in U.S. trade policy.
This is a unique opportunity to gain powerful insights to make impactful decisions for your business.
Who Should Attend:
- Business Owners & Entrepreneurs
- Executives & Managers
- Financial Analysts and Economists
- Business Professionals
Learning Objectives:
1) Gain insight into projected trends shaping the Canadian economy.
2) Learn about the impact of US tariffs and the new business environment.
3) Develop strategies for trade policy uncertainty.
4) Acquire knowledge and perspective to make impactful decisions.
Meet Your Speakers
Pierre Cléroux | Vice President, Research and Chief Economist
Pierre Cléroux was appointed Vice President, Research and Chief Economist at BDC in 2012.
Pierre leads a team of experts who analyze economic data to identify business and sector trends impacting Canadian entrepreneurs. A seasoned speaker, he helps business owners understand the risks and opportunities presented by the economic environment.
Mr. Cléroux is also responsible for providing economic analysis and advice to the Bank’s senior management team and supervises all marketing and industry research activities. Over his 25-year career as an economist, he has held several influential positions that had a direct impact on entrepreneurs in Canada and abroad.
Meet Your Moderator
Agnes Lan, P.Eng., MBA | VP of Sales at Change Connect
With extensive experience across diverse industries, Agnes leverages her expertise in long lasting transformative strategies, organization design, and sales efficiency to drive tangible results.
