Economics Matters Ep. 12: Looking Back, Looking Forward with Pedro Antunes and Linda Nazareth

In this final episode of 2023, we invite two leading economists to explore key issues facing the Canadian economy. We delve into how the world of work is evolving and consider whether Canada might be lagging behind other nations that are more readily adapting to the future of work. Additionally, we examine the increasing role of industrial policies as a strategy for governments to influence various aspects of the economy, ranging from supply chains to environmental performance.

We also discuss the challenges Canada and Canadians are confronting as we enter 2024.

About our guests:

Pedro Antunes is the Chief Economist and primary spokesperson at The Conference Board of Canada. He provides insights and general direction for the Board’s economic products, including reports and economic indicators that relate to Canada and its regions and sectors. Pedro provides media interviews in English and French as well as expert testimony before parliamentary and senate committees. He is widely sought for speaking engagements and presentations to industry leaders and decision-makers on a broad range of issues and topics that impact Canadians.

Linda Nazareth is an economist, futurist and expert on the future of work. The author of five books including her most recent Working it Out: Getting Ready for the Redefined World of Work (2023), she is also a regular columnist for the Globe and Mail and the Host of the  podcast ‘Work and the Future’.

Additional resources:

https://www.conferenceboard.ca/focus-areas/canadian-economics/

http://www.relentlesseconomics.com

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/a-podcast-about-work-the-future-and-how-they-will-go-together/id1515835849