Actions to Improve Living Standards in Canada

Productivity, innovation adoption and standard of living are intrinsically linked. Due to lagging productivity, Canada’s standard of living has dramatically declined, particularly in the last two decades — a trend felt by individuals, communities and businesses across the country.

The third lecture of The Canadian Standard of Living, Productivity and Innovation series will be presented by Armine Yalnizyan, Canadian economist and Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers. She will explore how factors such as technological innovation and social challenges, like inequality, are shaping Canada’s approach to building long-term productivity, growth and prosperity.

This hybrid event will offer practical insights, networking opportunities and actionable ideas for improving Canada’s productivity and prosperity. Attendees will benefit from Armine’s expert perspective during the one-hour lecture, followed by a discussion with a special guest and closing remarks from Savvas Chamberlain.

In-person attendees are invited to arrive at 5:00 p.m. for networking and refreshments. The lecture will begin promptly at 5:45 p.m. for online and in-person attendees.

The Canadian Standard of Living, Productivity and Innovation lecture series, sponsored by Savvas Chamberlain and presented by the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI), brings together CEOs, financiers, manufacturers, policy makers and influencers, empowering them to champion the adoption of innovation — a critical step in reversing Canada’s productivity decline.

Each lecture will feature a keynote presentation from a distinguished global or Canadian speaker, followed by a forward-looking discussion focused on practical pathways for change, highlighting how individual, institutional and policy choices can shape Canada’s long-term economic performance and prosperity.

Armine Yalnizyan is the Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers and a leading voice on Canada’s economic scene. Municipal, provincial and federal governments have sought her advice on labour market policy for more than 35 years. Armine is respected for her ability to deliver clear, thought-provoking public commentary on the economic issues shaping decisions and lives, with analysis featured in newspapers and on radio and TV. As vice president of the Canadian Association for Business Economics, Armine means business.

Savvas Chamberlain, C.M.,FRSC, is a renowned physicist, inventor, entrepreneur and philanthropist whose work helped shape Canada’s digital imaging industry. A distinguished professor emeritus at the University of Waterloo, he pioneered advances in MOSFET (metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor) and CCD (charge-coupled device) technology and invented key silicon image sensors that established Canada’s leadership in digital imaging. He founded and led DALSA Corporation and is founder and CEO of EXEL Research Inc. He is a member of the Order of Canada and a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.

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The CIGI Campus, 67 Erb Street West, Waterloo, Canada

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