The Case for Canada: A Business Data Lab Conference

March 26 & 27, 2025 | Ottawa, ON

Thank you for those who attended our inaugural Business Data Lab Conference: “The Case for Canada”.

Here are some resources from the event:

Presentations:

Economic Outlook for Canada – Stephen Tapp, Chief Economist, Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Canada-U.S. Economic Ties and the Impact of Tariffs – Andrew DiCapua, Senior Economist, Business Data Lab, Canadian Chamber of Commerce

The Case for Canada is a one-day conference designed for public officials, economists and academics seeking to deepen their understanding of Canadian business conditions and Canada-U.S. economic ties. Attendees will gain expert insights on key topics such as cross-border trade, investment, productivity and economic prosperity. The event also offers opportunities to explore cutting-edge, experimental research and forecasts from the Business Data Lab, the Bank of Canada and Statistics Canada. Through meaningful discussions and knowledge sharing, the conference seeks to advance data-driven decision-making to shape Canada’s economic future.

Registration

Ticket Type	Price (pre-taxes and service fees)
Reception – Member	$39
Reception – Non-member	$49
Conference (including Reception) – Member	$74
Conference (including Reception) – Non-member	$99

Agenda

Date: March 26 & 27, 2025 | Ottawa, ON
Time and Location:

March 26 (Reception): 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (TCC Canada, 150 Elgin Street, 8th floor, Ottawa)
March 27 (Conference): 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Bayview Yards, 7 Bayview Station Road, Ottawa)

March 26 (Reception)
March 27 (Conference)

All times are in Eastern Time (ET).

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Networking Reception

Emcee by Patrick Gill, Vice President, Operations & Partnerships, Business Data Lab, Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Welcome Remarks by Candace Laing, President & CEO, Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Ottawa Economic Scorecard by Sueling Ching, CEO, Ottawa Board of Trade

All times are in Eastern Time (ET).

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.	Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.	Opening Remarks Emcee by Marwa Abdou, Sr. Research Director, Business Data Lab, Canadian Chamber of Commerce Anil Arora, Former Chief Statistician of Canada
9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.	Economic Outlook for Canada Presentation: Stephen Tapp, Chief Economist, Canadian Chamber of Commerce Fireside Chat: Stephen Tapp, Chief Economist, Canadian Chamber of Commerce Dawn Desjardin, Chief Economist, Deloitte
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.	Canada-U.S. Economic Ties and the Impact of Tariffs Presentation: Andrew DiCapua, Senior Economist, Business Data Lab, Canadian Chamber of Commerce Panel: Moderator: Joanne Smith, Reporter, The Logic Panellists: Meredith Lilly, Professor, Carleton University Andrew DiCapua, Senior Economist, Business Data Lab, Canadian Chamber of Commerce
10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.	Networking Break
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.	Nowcasting/Forecasting Business Conditions Presentation: Trevor Tombe, Professor, University of Calgary’s Department of Economics & Director, Fiscal & Economic Policy, The School of Public Policy Moderator: Joanne Smith, Reporter, The Logic Panellist: Trevor Tombe, Professor, University of Calgary’s Department of Economics & Director, Fiscal & Economic Policy, The School of Public Policy
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.	Lunch with Fireside Chat Chad Bown, Sr. Fellow at the Peterson Institute, Former Chief Economist at U.S. State Department under Biden Administration Candace Laing, President and CEO, Canadian Chamber of Commerce
1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.	Session Discussion: Internal Trade Jay Barber, Director of Internal Trade, Privy Council Office, Government of Canada
2:15 p.m. – 2:20 p.m.	Closing Remarks Stephen Tapp, Chief Economist, Canadian Chamber of Commerce

The Case for Canada: A Business Data Lab Conference

March 26 & 27, 2025 | Ottawa, ON

Registration

Agenda

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