Economic Outlook 2020

The Laurier Centre for Economic Research & Policy Analysis (LCERPA) at the Lazaridis School of Business & Economics, Wilfrid Laurier University presents:

ECONOMIC OUTLOOK 2020: Uncertain and Underwhelming

Each year, LCERPA presents Economic Outlook, an emerging event designed to give the public more insight into the economic well being of our region. The keynote address is delivered by a notable economist who shares their expectation for what the next year has in store for our local, regional and national economy.

Join us this year as we welcome keynote speaker Craig Wright, BA Economics '85, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist at RBC.

Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Time: Registration 11 a.m. | Luncheon Begins 11:30 a.m. | Keynote 12 p.m. | Event Ends 1 p.m.
Location: Senate & Board Chamber, Wilfrid Laurier University, 75 Unviersity Ave. W., Waterloo, ON

Ticket Price: $49.50 (includes HST)

About the Keynote Speaker:

Craig Wright
Senior Vice-President & Chief Economist

As chief economist, Craig leads a team of economists providing economic, fixed income and foreign exchange research to RBC clients. Craig is a regular contributor to a number of RBC publications and is a key player in delivering economic analysis to clients and the media through the Economics Department’s regular economic briefings.

A graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University and the University of Toronto, Craig was appointed Chief Economist in 2001 having joined RBC 1994 after working at another financial institution for seven years. Craig is a participant in a number of the key RBC internal committees and is a member of the CD Howe Monetary Policy Council, Lazaridis School of Business & Economics, Wilfrid Laurier University Dean’s Advisory Council and the British Columbia Economic Forecast Council.

Craig and his wife Susan live in Toronto with their three children Emily, Bradley and Jacob.