Agenda2014 Ontario Economic Summit

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Wednesday October 22nd, 2014

5:00 – 7:45 p.m.

Delegate Registration Opens

6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Partner and Delegate Welcome Reception

Connect with peers in a social environment to discuss the issues that will be tackled over the upcoming days.

7:30 – 8:30 p.m.

2014 Ontario Economic Summit Grand Opening

Following a VIP cocktail reception, this inspiring session will feature three visionaries who will set the tone for the Summit by challenging delegates to think differently about what it will take to take Ontario’s economy from a period of recovery to a state of high growth. What will drive growth in the future Ontario economy? What are the factors that will make one jurisdiction more successful than another? We’ll begin by looking at the global context with the help of renowned futurist Sanjay Khanna who will share his insights on collaborative economies. Delegates will then hear from two successful entrepreneurs who are putting Ontario on the map and demonstrating that our province has all of the assets necessary to be globally competitive.

Introduction:

Allan O’Dette, President and CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce

Speakers:

Sanjay Khanna, Visiting Scholar, Massey College

Chris Wiegand, Chief Executive Officer, Jibestream

, Chief Executive Officer, Nulogy

8:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Delegate Desserts Reception

Following the Grand Opening, delegates will be treated to desserts and refreshments.

2014 Ontario Economic Summit

October 22-24, 2014

Niagara-on-the-Lake

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Thursday October 23rd, 2014

7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Delegate Registration

Networking Breakfast

Welcome from the Co-Chairs

Introduction:

Ian McCormack, RPF CECChair, Ontario Chamber of Commerce | Founder and Principal, Compass

Co-Chairs:

Hon. Kevin Lynch, Co-Chair, 2014 Ontario Economic Summit | Vice-Chair, BMO Financial Group

Annette Verschuren, O.C., Co-Chair, 2014 Ontario Economic Summit | Chair & CEO, NRStor Inc.

Conversation 1: From Recovery to Growth | State of the Provincial Economy

This session consists of a panel of prominent economists and academics who will provide their insight on the current state of Ontario’s economy, including its greatest challenges and opportunities.

Moderator:

Hon. Kevin Lynch, Co-Chair, 2014 Ontario Economic Summit | Vice-Chair, BMO Financial Group

Speakers:

Tiff Macklem, Dean, Rotman School of Management

Jayson Myers, President and CEO, Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters

Hon. Bob Rae, Former Premier of Ontario

Craig Wright, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist, RBC Royal Bank

Restoring Stronger Growth in the North American Economy

This presentation from a one-time Chair of President Clinton’s Council of Economic Advisers will look at reasons for slow US growth in the post-crisis recovery, and whether or not that pattern has finally been broken. Implications for Canada and Ontario will also be described.

Martin Baily, Bernard L. Schwartz Chair in Economic Policy Development and Senior Fellow and Director of the Business and Public Policy Initiative at the Brookings Institute

Networking Break

Fireside Chat with Andrea Horwath

A candid conversation with Andrea HorwathLeader of Ontario’s NDP.

Conversation 2: Transforming Government | Part 1

This session will consist of a panel of experts who will explore the role and tools available to government in helping to grow the province’s economy.

Moderated by:

Carol Wilding, President and CEO, Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario

Keynote Presentations:

Tackling Debt and Deficit | Bill Lockyer

Asset management and monetization | Ed Clark, Group President and Chief Executive Officer, TD Bank Group; Chair, Premier’s Advisory Council on Government Assets

11:20 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.

Conversation 2: Transforming Government | Part 2

This session will consist of two panels of experts who will explore the role and tools available to government in helping to grow the province’s economy.

Discussion A: New Partnerships in Public Service Delivery

Moderator:

Tony Keller, Editorial Board Editor, The Globe and Mail

Speakers:

Josh Hjartarson, Vice President, Policy and Government Relations, Ontario Chamber of Commerce

Warren “Smokey” Thomas, President, OPSEU

Discussion B: Financing Infrastructure Development and Renewal

Moderator:

Monique Smith, Ontario’s Representative in Washington, Government of Ontario

Speakers:

Bert Clark, President & CEO, Infrastructure Ontario

Charles Rate, Executive Vice-President Operations and Maintenance, SNC-Lavalin

John M. Beck, Executive Chairman, Aecon Group Inc.

12:20 – 12:50 p.m.

Networking Break

12:50 – 1:50 p.m.

Luncheon with the U.S. Ambassador

Presented by: Manulife Financial

The U.S. is Canada’s most important trade partner. Understanding the importance of this relationship, the Ambassador will speak to improving ties and the impacts on our respective economies.

Hon. Bruce Heyman, United States Ambassador to Canada

1:50 – 2:50 p.m.

Concurrent Strategy Sessions: Part 1

Strategy sessions at the 2014 Ontario Economic Summit will provide delegates with the opportunity to connect with policy makers and business visionaries on the topics that matter most to our economy including:

A Burning Platform: Next Steps on the Ring of FireUnlocking the Value of Provincial AssetsEnabling Business CreationImproving Access to CapitalBusiness Regulation in OntarioMinister’s Employers’ Table: Ensuring the Immigration System is Responsive to Employer’s Needs

2:50 – 3:05 p.m.

Networking Break

3:05 – 4:35 p.m.

Conversation 3: The Role of Business

This session consists of a panel of experts who will explore the role and tools available to business in helping to grow the province’s economy.

Moderator:

Annette Verschuren, O.C.Co-Chair, 2014 Ontario Economic Summit | Chair & CEO, NRStor Inc.

Speakers:

Championing Ontario’s Value Proposition | Dianne Craig, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ford Motor Company of Canada

Technology as a productivity enhancer | Andrea Goertz, Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives Chief Communications and Sustainability Officer, TELUS

Increasing sector collaboration | Iain Klugman

Increasing SME exporting activity | John BakerFounder & CEO, D2L

4:35 – 4:45 p.m.

Day 1 Recap from Co-Chairs

Hon. Kevin Lynch, Co-Chair, 2014 Ontario Economic Summit | Vice-Chair, BMO Financial Group

Annette Verschuren, O.C., Co-Chair, 2014 Ontario Economic Summit | Chair & CEO, NRStor Inc.

6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Leaders’ Networking Event at Jackson-Triggs Estate Winery

Presented by: Constellation Brands

Network with peers and enjoy Ontario wines paired with Niagara’s finest cuisine at Canada’s most awarded winery.

Friday October 24th, 2014

Networking Breakfast

A Conversation with the Premiers of Ontario and Quebec

Presented by: Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario

This session will feature a candid conversation between the premiers of Quebec and Ontario on the importance of an economically strong central Canada.

Hon. Philippe Couillard, Premier of Quebec

Hon. Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario

Beyond the Finish Line: Ensuring a Successful Legacy for the Toronto 2015 Pan Am & Parapan American Games

Building on the OCC’s report, Beyond the Finish Line, this session will explore the importance of the Pan-American and Parapan American Games for Ontario’s economy and the economic legacy going forward.

Moderator

Allan O’Dette, President and CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce

Speakers

Drew Fagan, Deputy Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport and Deputy Minister responsible for the Pan Am and Parapan Am Games

Hon. David Peterson, Chair, TORONTO 2015

Kenneth Tanenbaum, Vice-Chairman, The Kilmer Group

Fireside Chat with Jim Wilson

A candid conversation with the interim leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario, Jim Wilson.

Networking Break

Concurrent Strategy Sessions: Part 2

Strategy sessions at the 2014 Ontario Economic Summit will provide delegates with the opportunity to connect with policy makers and business visionaries on the topics that matter most to our economy including:

A Public Sector Reform AgendaBending the Electricity Cost CurveOntario’s Pension FutureClimate Change and the Economy: Applying Smart SolutionsThe Federal Role in Ontario’s Road from Recovery to Growth

Networking Break

Lessons from the 2014 Ontario Economic Summit

This session will recap the lessons learned from this year’s Summit and will discuss next steps.

Hon. Kevin Lynch, Co-Chair, 2014 Ontario Economic Summit | Vice-Chair, BMO Financial Group

Annette Verschuren, O.C., Co-Chair, 2014 Ontario Economic Summit | Chair & CEO, NRStor Inc.

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Roundtables with Ontario Cabinet Ministers

Presented by: Siemens Canada Limited

This is your opportunity to exchange ideas directly with a Cabinet Minister in a candid and in-camera group session.

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Closing Networking Luncheon

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