Todd Hirsche..Chief Economist ATB Financial
Name:
Todd Hirsche..Chief Economist ATB Financial
Date:
March 29, 2017
Time:
11:30 AM - 1:15 PM MDT
Registration:
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Event Description:
Rebuilding Alberta’s Economy in 2017
After two years of recession, Alberta’s economy appears to be rounding a corner as we enter 2017. Oil prices have firmed up a bit and some progress has been made on pipeline projects. Yet perils lie in the way of a full recovery—worries about trade deals with the US, an unemployment rate that threatens to remain high, and worries about debt levels and housing markets persist.
What does the rebuild of Alberta’s economy look like under these conditions? Will we see more diversity this year? And how long might a full recovery take?
Todd Hirsch is ATB Financial's Chief Economist. He holds a BA Honours in Economics from the University of Alberta and an MA in Economics from the University of Calgary. For over 20 years he’s worked as an economist at Canadian Pacific Railway, the Canada West Foundation and the Bank of Canada. For almost a decade, Todd taught economics at the University of Calgary. He released his first book, The Boiling Frog Dilemma: Saving Canada from Economic Decline in 2012. Todd provides economic commentary for several Canadian media outlets and is a regular columnist for the Globe and Mail. He currently serves on the University of Calgary Board of Governors and is the chair of the Calgary Arts Academy. Todd recently received the U of A’s Alumni Honour Award. He also writes an economic update that is sent to thousands of subscribers around the world everyday. Its called The Owl and you can subscribe at atb.com/economics.
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SPONSORED BY: ENZO DEVELOPMENTS
Enzo Developments is a family owned and operated group of companies based in Southern Alberta since 2003.
Enzo developments build custom park model homes at the Kootenay Kabins facility in High River. These homes set the architectural standard for innovative design and energy efficiency at Madera Ranch & RV Resort. Last year, the resort grew as they added to their Lake Koocanusa developments with the acquistion of Newgate Sandy Shores Campground. Enzo Mortgage Investment Fund is the linchpin in their suite of companies, as it loans to commercial and recreational developers while delivering consistent returns to hard working Albertans who believe in people and property in Southern Alberta and BC.
After two years of recession, Alberta’s economy appears to be rounding a corner as we enter 2017. Oil prices have firmed up a bit and some progress has been made on pipeline projects. Yet perils lie in the way of a full recovery—worries about trade deals with the US, an unemployment rate that threatens to remain high, and worries about debt levels and housing markets persist.
What does the rebuild of Alberta’s economy look like under these conditions? Will we see more diversity this year? And how long might a full recovery take?
Todd Hirsch is ATB Financial's Chief Economist. He holds a BA Honours in Economics from the University of Alberta and an MA in Economics from the University of Calgary. For over 20 years he’s worked as an economist at Canadian Pacific Railway, the Canada West Foundation and the Bank of Canada. For almost a decade, Todd taught economics at the University of Calgary. He released his first book, The Boiling Frog Dilemma: Saving Canada from Economic Decline in 2012. Todd provides economic commentary for several Canadian media outlets and is a regular columnist for the Globe and Mail. He currently serves on the University of Calgary Board of Governors and is the chair of the Calgary Arts Academy. Todd recently received the U of A’s Alumni Honour Award. He also writes an economic update that is sent to thousands of subscribers around the world everyday. Its called The Owl and you can subscribe at atb.com/economics.
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SPONSORED BY: ENZO DEVELOPMENTS
Enzo Developments is a family owned and operated group of companies based in Southern Alberta since 2003.
Enzo developments build custom park model homes at the Kootenay Kabins facility in High River. These homes set the architectural standard for innovative design and energy efficiency at Madera Ranch & RV Resort. Last year, the resort grew as they added to their Lake Koocanusa developments with the acquistion of Newgate Sandy Shores Campground. Enzo Mortgage Investment Fund is the linchpin in their suite of companies, as it loans to commercial and recreational developers while delivering consistent returns to hard working Albertans who believe in people and property in Southern Alberta and BC.
Bring your business cards for a chance to win a free week of camping at Newgate Sandy Shores Campground
