Canada’s Global Competitiveness
and the role of Aboriginal peoples in business
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Canada’s Global Competitiveness
At the height of the various commodity prices, a skilled and trained workforce was difficult to find while the associated costs were considered high due to competitiveness between companies. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in 2015 had identified a growing workforce as one of Canada’s top barriers to global competitiveness. A lack of clarity regarding duty to consult with Aboriginal peoples was identified.
The Indigenous populations is the fastest, strongest and youngest demographic in Canada, capable of meeting the needs of a skilled and trained workforce provided steps are taken to empower this demographic.
Representing one of the largest growing market segments, Indigenous businesses continue to grow in most sectors across the country and are net contributors to Canada’s bottom line. Investing in this segment just makes sense.
Our speakers include Perrin Beatty the President & CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Marie Delorme, CEO of The Imagination Group of Companies, specializing in guiding organizations to operate more efficiently and profitably by focusing on the spectrum of challenges that business leaders and governments face – from long range planning to critical day-to-day business issues and Dr. Herb Belcourt an entrepreneur dedicated to helping the lives of Aboriginal people in Alberta. Carman McNary is the Managing Partner of Dentons Edmonton office and concentrates his practice primarily in the areas of taxation and corporate law, with emphasis on compliance and dispute resolution with government agencies.
Lead Sponsor
Perrin Beatty
President & CEO, Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Marie Delorme
CEO, The Imagination Group of Companies
Dr. Herb Belcourt
Entrepreneur
Carman McNary, Q.C.
Managing Partner -Edmonton, Dentons Canada LLP
Delegates will hear from these four extraordinary panelists who will share their experiences and insight into building a stronger Canada. Collaboration and partnerships will be part of that future. We live in a world that is dominated by interconnectedness and instant communications. Join us as we discuss the changing role of Aboriginal business our challenges and successes. From the fur trade to international trade the conversation promises to be exciting and filled with potential.
Agenda
| 11:30am Registration |
| 12:00pm Lunch |
| 1:00pm Panel Discussion |
| 2:00 pm Event to conclude |
Registration information
| Individual Tickets: |
Cost + Tax | Total Cost |
| CCAB Aboriginal Business Members*: | $73.50 + $3.67 | = $77.17 |
| CCAB Members: |
$84.00 + $4.20 | = $88.20 |
| Non-Members: |
$94.50 + $4.70 | = $99.22 |
| Student**: | $50.00 + $2.50 | = $52.50 |
* Available only to CCAB Aboriginal Business Members – defined as Aboriginal Business owned and operated by 51% or more Aboriginal person(s).If you are unsure whether your company is registered as a member or not, please visit the CCAB Membership Directory for more information.
**Must provide copy of valid student ID
Sponsorship information
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