Media Advisory - Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer to join prominent Canadian and
international experts to discuss Canada's competitive edge and economic
prosperity
An elite group of Canadian and international thought leaders will provide invaluable insight into ways Canadian business can strategically be positioned to succeed in the global arena. Executives, academics and government elites will talk about thinking beyond the short-term issues that dominate the innovation and productivity debate to focus on what needs to happen today to be successful as the recovery takes hold.
Media must be accredited to attend The Economic Edge summit. To be accredited, please contact
When: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Where: The Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Room 716 255 Front Street West Toronto, ON Agenda: 8:00am - 8:10am Introduction Eric Gales, President, Microsoft Canada Mr. Allan Gregg, Pollster, Broadcaster and Social Commentator 8:10am - 8:35am Canada on the world stage: keys to success Mr. Michael Ignatieff, Leader of the Official Opposition and Member of Parliament for Etobicoke- Lakeshore 8:35am - 8:45am Event outlook The Honourable Perrin Beatty, President and CEO, The Canadian Chamber of Commerce 8:45am - 9:45am Keys to identifying and taking advantage of the new rules for profitability and success Ms. M. Elyse Allan, President and CEO, GE Canada Dr. Indira Samarasekera, President, University of Alberta Ms. Trish Wheaton, Chief Marketing Officer, Chairperson, Canada, Wunderman 10:15am - 11:15am Keys to a thriving global economy: expanded trade vs. protectionism Mr. Parker Mitchell, Co-CEO, Engineers without Borders Other panellists to be announced 11:45am - 1:45pm Innovation: key to a successful business strategy Mr. Steve Ballmer, CEO, Microsoft Corporation Moderator: Mr. Allan Gregg, Pollster, Broadcaster and Social Commentator 2:00pm - 3:00pm Good government as a Competitive Advantage or Canada's economic prospects over the medium term Mr. Wayne Wouters, Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet Mr. Tony Deane, Fellow in Residence, University of Toronto Ms. Michelle d'Auray, Secretary of the Treasury Board 3:15pm - 4:15pm Canada's environmental regulatory framework: advantage or hindrance to global leadership Mr. John A. Manzoni, President and CEO, Talisman Energy Inc. Mr. David Mondragon, President and CEO, Ford Motor Company of Canada Ltd. The Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister, Environment Canada 4:30pm - 5:00pm Canada's economic future: The Road to Prosperity Special guest to be announced
Other event information is available at www.chamber.ca
For further information: Media Profile, Stephanie Bell, Allison Stokes, (416) 504-8464, [email protected], [email protected]; Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Kathryn Anderson, Director, Communications and Marketing, Office: (613) 238-4000 x 231, Cell: (613) 797-1860, [email protected]
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