Getting back to normal – What does it mean and what will it take? | June 28, 2021

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Getting back to normal – What does it mean and what will it take? With millions of Canadians being vaccinated, and provinces slowly unrolling reopening plans across the country, when does Canada return to normal? What does the new normal look like for everyday Canadians and Canadian companies? Our panelists discuss the challenges we faced in continuing to protect Canadians from COVID-19 while getting our economy back to pre-pandemic levels. Our panel discussed the challenges Canada faced with achieving herd immunity, issuing vaccine passports and looking at the challenges Canadian businesses will face getting back to normal. How will we build back better? When do we get back to normal? What is the new normal? Moderator: Mike Kessel, President & CEO - Cleveland Clinic Canada Panelists: Dr. Julie Gerberding, M.D., M.P.H, Executive Vice President & Chief Patient Officer, Merck, Former Director - U.S. CDC Dr. Jia Hu - Chair, 19 to Zero Rocco Rossi, President & CEO - Ontario Chamber of Commerce *The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.* *Views and Opinions Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers or panelists are those of the speakers or panelists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official views and opinions, policy or position held by The Empire Club of Canada.*