As a business owner, it's crucial to stay ahead of the curve.

Join us for an insightful economic outlook by BDC’s Chief Economist, Pierre Cléroux. Learn how the Canadian economy is evolving, and gain perspectives on trends that are shaping our business environment.

The presentation will cover:

• Our 2025 economic outlook
• The new business environment: lower rates, labour shortages and higher operating costs
• How US trade policy will affect your business
• The latest BDC studies

This is a unique opportunity to gain powerful insights to make impactful decisions for your business and the construction sector.

As an MCABC member, you have exclusive access to this hybrid session – there are only 30 spots available to attend in-person! The in-person session will include breakfast and networking.

About the Speaker: Pierre Cléroux was appointed Vice President, Research and Chief Economist at BDC in 2012. Pierre leads a team of experts who analyze economic data to identify business and sector trends impacting Canadian entrepreneurs. A seasoned speaker, Pierre helps business owners understand the risks and opportunities presented by the economic environment. Pierre is also responsible for providing economic analysis and advice to the Bank’s senior management team and supervises all marketing and industry research activities. Over his 25-year career as an economist, he has held several influential positions that had a direct impact on entrepreneurs in Canada and abroad.

Registration, Breakfast & Networking: 7:00 - 7:30 AM

Presentation and Questions: 7:30 - 8:30 AM

Networking: 8:30 - 9:00 AM

Virtual Session: 7:30 - 8:30 AM (The session will stream via Microsoft Teams)