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S4 Ep. 03: Canada’s Productivity Puzzle: The Skills Connection
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We’ve heard the term “productivity” come up a lot lately. But what does the term really mean? And why does strong productivity matter for leaders, decision makers, and to Canadians at-large? Three experts join us in this episode to help us unpack this concept. They give us an overview of the economic concepts behind productivity, suggest solutions to help boost Canadian productivity, and explain why skills development and innovation are an important part of this conversation.
Speaker list
- Jonathan Barr, Senior Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Pedro Antunes, Chief Economist, The Conference Board of Canada
- Anne-Lore Fraikin, Senior Manager, Economic Research, The Conference Board of Canada
- Heather McIntosh, Director, Education and Skills, The Conference Board of Canada (host)
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