Productivity, innovation adoption and standard of living are intrinsically linked. Due to lagging productivity for almost 50 years, Canada’s standard of living has dramatically declined — a trend felt by individuals, communities and businesses across the country.
The inaugural lecture of The Canadian Standard of Living, Productivity and Innovation series will be presented by renowned economist Ricardo Hausmann, founder and director of the Growth Lab at Harvard Kennedy School. He will examine how emerging forces including new technologies, alongside enduring factors such as natural resources, are reshaping productivity, prosperity and Canada’s economic trajectory.
This hybrid event will offer practical insights, networking opportunities and actionable ideas for improving Canada's productivity and prosperity. Attendees will benefit from Ricardo’s expert perspective during the one-hour lecture, followed by a discussion with Vass Bednar and closing remarks from Savvas Chamberlain.
In-person attendees are invited to arrive at 5:00 p.m. for networking and refreshments. The lecture will begin promptly at 5:45 p.m. for online and in-person attendees.
About the lecture series:
The Canadian Standard of Living, Productivity and Innovation lecture series, sponsored by Savvas Chamberlain and presented by CIGI, brings together CEOs, financiers, manufacturers, policy makers and influencers, empowering them to champion the adoption of innovation — a critical step in reversing Canada’s productivity decline.
Each lecture will feature a keynote presentation from a distinguished global or Canadian speaker followed by a forward-looking discussion focused on practical pathways for change, highlighting how individual, institutional and policy choices can shape Canada’s long-term economic performance and prosperity.
