Media Advisory - The Conference Board of Canada hosts Atlantic Business Outlook tour

HALIFAX, May 14, 2018 /CNW/ - Following a weak performance in 2017, Nova Scotia's economy is set to improve this year. Meanwhile, in New Brunswick, there is reason for economic optimism, despite an aging population taking a toll on the province's labour markets.

The Conference Board of Canada's Atlantic Business Outlook tour will take place in Halifax on May 16 and in Fredericton on May 17. The Board's Chief Economist, Craig Alexander and Director of Provincial Forecast Marie-Christine Bernard will discuss the issues underpinning the economies of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, from a global, national, provincial and local perspective.

In addition, the Conference Board's Paul Preston, Director, Science, Technology and Innovation Policy, will lead a discussion on the provinces' innovation potential and present findings from the latest How Canada Performs: Innovation report card.

When/Where:
May 16, 2018, Nova Scotia: Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites, 1515 South Park St, Halifax, Nova Scotia
May 17, 2018, New Brunswick: Wu Conference Centre, University of New Brunswick, 6 Duffie Drive, Fredericton, New Brunswick

Who: Speakers/panellists include:

• Craig Alexander, Senior Vice-President and Chief Economist, The Conference Board of Canada
• Marie-Christine Bernard, Director, Provincial Forecast, The Conference Board of Canada
• Stephen Hartlen, Assistant Vice-President, Industry Relations, Dalhousie University
• Stephen Lund, Chief Executive Officer, Opportunities New Brunswick
• Dr. Nancy Mathis, Executive Director, Wallace McCain Institute at University of New Brunswick    
• Ed McGinley, Chief Executive Officer, TechImpact
• Sandra A.G. McKenzie, Management Consultant, Halifax Port Authority
• Robert Orr, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner, Cuna del Mar
• Miriam Zitner, Vice-President, Innovation District, The Halifax Partnership

The Atlantic Business Outlook: Nova Scotia is sponsored by Port of Halifax. The Atlantic Business Outlook: New Brunswick is sponsored by Opportunities New Brunswick.

For the full list of speakers, schedule and times:
Nova Scotia: http://www.conferenceboard.ca/conf/18-0113/agenda.aspx
New Brunswick: http://www.conferenceboard.ca/conf/18-0114/agenda.aspx

Media accreditation is required.

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SOURCE Conference Board of Canada

or media accreditation, contact: Natasha Jamieson, Media Relations, The Conference Board of Canada, Tel.: [phone] ext. 307, E-mail: [email protected]; or Yvonne Squires, Media Relations, The Conference Board of Canada, Tel.: [phone] ext. 221, E-mail: [email protected]

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