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The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is pleased to host its 7th annual Economic Summit on Tuesday, May 16 at the Executive Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre. Hear from thought-leaders and network while enjoying a delicious buffet breakfast.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

David Eby | Premier of British Columbia

Prior to politics, Premier David Eby’s work on human rights and democratic freedoms was recognized by the United Nations Association in Canada, and the B.C. Human Rights Coalition. He was an adjunct professor of law at the University of British Columbia, president of the HIV/AIDS Legal Network, and served on the Vancouver Foundation’s Health and Social Development Committee. From 2009 to 2013, he also ran the B.C. Civil Liberties Association as executive director.

As BC’s 37th Premier, he hit the ground running, taking immediate action on issues important to people. From rate freezes and credits to help British Columbians with rising prices, to a public safety and prolific offenders plan, to increasing internationally trained doctors and nurses, to protecting renters from evictions and removing barriers to help more build more housing across the province, Premier Eby is continuing to focus on tackling problems impacting British Columbians. 

Jean-François Perrault |  Senior Vice-President and Chief Economist, Scotiabank

Jean-François Perrault joined Scotiabank in 2015 as Senior Vice-President and Chief Economist. He leads a team of Economists to support Scotiabank’s domestic and international business lines and clients from retail to capital markets, providing Scotiabank's senior executives, business lines and customers with perspectives, insights and forecasts on economic, financial market and policy developments.  

Prior to joining Scotiabank, Jean-François held prominent roles with the federal government, the Bank of Canada, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.

More speakers will be announced shortly.

AGENDA

• 7:15 am - Registration Opens 
• 7:30 am - Breakfast Buffet & Networking 
• 8:15 am - Welcome 
• 8:25 am - Keynote Presentation   
• 9:10 am - Panel Discussion
• 9:50 am - Health Break 
• 10:00 am - Keynote Presentation
• 10:45 am - Closing Remarks
• 11:00 am - Event Concludes

MENU

• Assorted Pastries, Croissants & Breakfast Breads with Honey, Sweet Butter & Preserves
• Seasonal Fresh Fruit Platters
• Buttermilk Waffles
• Smoked Salmon Bennys - Poached eggs, English muffin & Hollandaise Sauce 
• Mushroom & Spinach Bennys - Poached eggs, English muffin & Hollandaise Sauce 
• Country Sausages
• Maple Smoked Bacon
• Hashbrown 
• Gourmet Regular & Decaffeinated Coffee & Tea
• Fruit Juices

*Vegan meals are available upon request and must be submitted before Tuesday, May 2. Please make a note when you register for the event.*