Location: TBD
Join us for an insightful panel discussion exploring the economic outlook for 2025. This dynamic conversation will feature our very own Dr. Roslyn Kunin, President, Roslyn Kunin and Associates, she will be joined by Laura Jones, President and CEO of the British Columbia Business Council, moderated by Jacquie Griffiths, President, Invest Vancouver, also a member of IWF BC.
Our experts will present key trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping our economy. Topics include housing affordability, labour market dynamics, sustainable growth, productivity and the impacts of global economic shifts. Gain valuable perspectives on local and national issues, hear expert forecasts, and engage in a Q&A session to deepen your understanding and share your perspective. This event promises to provide actionable insights for navigating the economic landscape ahead!
Panel Members
Dr. Roslyn Kunin, IWF BC member, is a renowned Canadian economist and former Regional Economist for BC and the Yukon. She has chaired organizations such as the Vancouver Stock Exchange and WorkSafeBC and served on multiple national boards. A Member of the Order of Canada and the Order of British Columbia, she now leads Roslyn Kunin and Associates, providing economic consulting services.
Laura Jones is a Canadian economist and President & CEO of the Business Council of British Columbia. Formerly Executive VP at CFIB, she is known for her work on regulatory reform and has advised organizations like the OECD. She holds an M.A. in Economics from Simon Fraser University and has taught economics at BCIT and Coquitlam College.
Moderator
Jacquie Griffiths, IWF BC member, is the President of Invest Vancouver, the economic development leadership service of the Metro Vancouver Regional District. She has over 20 years of professional experience in workforce, labour, and economic development. Griffiths holds a Master of Arts degree from Royal Roads University. Under her leadership, Invest Vancouver focuses on strategic economic prosperity priorities, including data, research, policy development, and investment attraction.
*As always, paid events are transferable to other members but non-refundable*
