Canada has many strengths—abundant natural resources, boundless sources of clean energy, and a highly educated workforce. However, the Canadian economy faces materially slower growth driven by its productivity problem. Over the past four decades, Canada has slipped significantly compared with other G7 countries and is now second only to Italy in terms of productivity decline.

Strong productivity leads to faster growth, more jobs, and higher wages, serving as an important way to protect the economy from the risks of high inflation. While little can be done to address global trade tensions, changing demographics, and the economic impacts of climate change, we can ramp up our productivity as a buffer against these forces and assist in future-proofing the Canadian economy.

The Fall Forum will examine trade opportunities and challenges, explore ways to address the productivity problem, unpack the results of the US election on the Canadian economy, and focus on how investment in trade-related infrastructure can advance these objectives.
 

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