The Canadian Standard of Living, Productivity and Innovation: Actions to Improve Living Standards in Canada

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM EDT (UTC–04:00)
Public Event: Signature Lecture (Hybrid)
Speaker:
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Productivity Lecture #3

Productivity, innovation adoption and standard of living are intrinsically linked. Due to lagging productivity, Canada’s standard of living has dramatically declined — a trend felt by individuals, communities and businesses across the country.

Join Armine Yalnizyan, Canadian economist and Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers, for the third lecture in The Canadian Standard of Living, Productivity and Innovation series. This hybrid event will offer:

  • A deeper understanding of how technological innovation is shaping Canada's long-term productivity
  • How social challenges like inequality are affecting Canada's path to growth
  • Expert perspective and discussion with a special guest

In-person attendees are invited to arrive at 5:00 p.m. for networking and refreshments. The lecture will begin promptly at 5:45 p.m. for online and in-person attendees.

About the lecture series:

The Canadian Standard of Living, Productivity and Innovation lecture series, sponsored by Savvas Chamberlain and presented by CIGI, brings together CEOs, financiers, manufacturers, policy makers and influencers, empowering them to champion the adoption of innovation — a critical step in reversing Canada’s productivity decline.

Each lecture will feature a keynote presentation from a distinguished global or Canadian speaker, followed by a forward-looking discussion focused on practical pathways for change, highlighting how individual, institutional and policy choices can shape Canada’s long-term economic performance and prosperity.

Event Speaker

Armine Yalnizyan is the Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers and a leading voice on Canada’s economic scene. Municipal, provincial and federal governments have sought her advice on labour market policy for more than 35 years. Armine is respected for her ability to deliver clear, thought-provoking public commentary on the economic issues shaping decisions and lives, with analysis featured in newspapers and on radio and TV. As vice president of the Canadian Association for Business Economics, Armine means business.