Human Capital’s Role in the Canadian Economy: Investing in Canada’s Future | June 7, 2022

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Human Capital’s Role in the Canadian Economy: Investing in Canada’s Future Leaders, decision-makers and experts from the Canadian business community and government form this Empire Club panel to discuss the vital importance of human capital on the Canadian economy. The panel will focus on how Canada can attract skilled workers to lead future economic development, growth, and innovation in Canada and unlock the economy’s full potential. The pandemic severely disrupted immigration to Canada and worsened the country’s shortage of available skilled labour. This panel of thought leaders will discuss; how Canada can reverse this trend, what our economic and societal needs are across key sectors, and the role that public-private collaboration must play in filling these gaps. The panel will assess and consider how human capital can contribute to diversity and inclusion goals, humanitarian assistance as well as labour force development and industry innovation. Panelists will share their sector-specific insights as well as their opinions on how Canada can improve its competitive advantage by boosting its population and luring highly-skilled immigrants from across the world. Moderator: Elena Cherney, Coverage Editor , Wall Street Journal Speakers: The Hon. Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, Government of Canada Kathleen Taylor, Chair of the Board, RBC   Mark Wiseman, Chairman, AIMCo Senator Hassan Yussuff, Senate of Canada *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.*