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Panel

Building an Economy that Works for People

Join some of Canada’s most interesting local leaders as they discuss unlocking economic potential from the ground up.

DATE
Apr 17, 2026
START TIME
10:45 a.m.
END TIME
11:45 a.m.
LOCATION
UOF
Kathleen Rochon

Mayor, West Nipissing ON

France Bélisle

Former mayor, Gatineau QC

Colleen Smook

Mayor, Thompson MB

Nicole MacIntyre

Editor-in-chief, Toronto Star

Join some of Canada’s most interesting local leaders as they discuss unlocking economic potential from the ground up, including regional approaches to innovation-building, designing public spaces to power economic opportunities, and local initiatives that are reshaping neighbourhoods, jobs, and civic life.

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