Speakers Announced for National Forum on Changing World of Work
Ottawa, January 7, 2025 – The Government of Canada has announced the keynote speakers for the upcoming National Forum on the Changing World of Work. The forum, to be held in Toronto on February 9-10, will bring together experts from around the world to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the workforce in the 21st century.
Confirmed speakers include:
- The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion
- Dr. Alex Edmans, Professor of Finance at London Business School
- Ms. Lisa Là, CEO of Bank of Montreal
- Mr. Jerry Dias, National President of Unifor
- Dr. Katharine Li, Executive Director of the Future of Work Initiative at the Brookfield Institute for Innovation + Entrepreneurship
- Mr. David Autor, Professor of Economics at MIT
- Ms. Laura Tyson, Former Chair of the US Council of Economic Advisers
The forum will address a wide range of topics, including:
- The impact of automation and artificial intelligence on the workforce
- The rise of the gig economy and contingent work
- The skills and training needed for the jobs of the future
- The role of government in supporting workers in the changing economy
“The world of work is changing rapidly, and we need to make sure that Canadians are prepared for the future,” said Minister Qualtrough. “This forum will bring together experts from around the world to share their insights on the challenges and opportunities facing the workforce in the 21st century.”
The National Forum on the Changing World of Work is part of the Government of Canada’s Future Skills Centre, which is dedicated to helping Canadians develop the skills they need to succeed in the new economy.
For more information on the forum, please visit the Future Skills Centre website at futurskillscentre.ca.
Speakers Announced for National Forum on Changing World of Work
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