Media Advisory - Saskatchewan Forum 2012

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OTTAWA, May 28, 2012 /CNW/ - Saskatchewan has one of the strongest economies in Canada, record low unemployment and high population growth. To fully capitalize on its good fortune, Saskatchewan needs to make policy and planning decisions to ensure lasting prosperity for its citizens and businesses.

At the Saskatchewan Forum 2012, organized by The Conference Board of Canada, leaders from business, government, communities and academia will discuss how capitalize on the 'Saskatchewan Advantage' and generate a vision for the province's future.

When:	Tuesday, May 29 and Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Who:	The Conference Board of Canada's Economic Forecast and Social Outlook for Saskatchewan in 2022
	Glen Hodgson, Senior-Vice-President and Chief Economist, The Conference Board of Canada, will present Saskatchewan's economic forecast to 2022.
	Michael Bloom, Vice-President, Organizational Effectiveness and Learning, The Conference Board of Canada, will outline a 10-year forecast of education trends, housing, health, social safety nets and more.
	Tuesday, 8:30 a.m
	Doing Business in Saskatchewan—Challenges and Opportunities in the Decade ahead.
	Ron Styles, President and Chief Executive officer at SaskTel, will moderate a panel discussion featuring panelists:
	Robert Watson, President and Chief Executive Officer, SaskPower
	Gavin Semple, Chairman at the Brandt Group of Companies
	Lorne Hepworth, President at CropLife Canada
	Panelists will share their views on business conditions in Saskatchewan.
	Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.
	The world is hungry for Saskatchewan's resources. Are we ready to deliver?
	Andrew Mackenzie, Group Executive and Chief Executive Non-Ferrous of BHP Billiton Canada Inc., will present BHP Billiton's strategy for investment in Saskatchewan.
	Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
	Saskatchewan: Real Growth, Real Opportunity
	The Honorable Brad Wall will outline how steps the Government of Saskatchewan takes in the short term are expected to affect longer-term outcomes for the province.
	Wednesday, 12:00 p.m.
Where:	Ramada Hotel and Convention Centre, Regina

For more information, visit http://www.conferenceboard.ca/conf/12-0056/default.aspx

This event is sponsored by SaskPower, BHP Billiton, Cameco, Enterprise Saskatchewan, Graham Group of Companies, IBM, ISM Canada, University of Regina and the University of Saskatchewan.

Media are asked to register in advance, as space is limited.
For more information or media accreditation, contact:
Françoise Makanda, Media Relations Coordinator,
Tel.: [phone], ext. 389. E-mail: [email protected]