Economic Outlook 2025

Lazaridis School of Business & Economics

The latest economic research on relevant topics. In 2025, we discuss  immigration with leading economics experts.

Lazaridis Hall, LH 2066

With misconceptions, misinformation, and changing immigration policies, what is the real impact of immigration on the Canadian economy and society at large? At this year's Economic Outlook event, our industry and academic experts will:<ul><li>Explore the latest economic research on immigration and how immigration has contributed to Canada’s economy and society.</li><li>Clear up common misconceptions and learn about immigration’s real impact on housing costs and job competition. Show how immigrants have fared in these same conditions.</li><li>Participate in discussion and answer your questions with insights from their research.</li></ul> This year's discussion, moderated by Dr. Jeff Chan, Lazaridis School of Business &amp; Economics Professor and LCERPA Director, features:<ul><li>Pedro Antunes, Chief Economist, Conference Board of Canada</li></ul><ul><li>Jennifer Hunt, Professor of Economics, Rutgers University and former Chief Economist, U.S. Secretary of Labor</li></ul> RSVP Save your seat online or in person. This event is free and open to the public. Please note: The location of this event has changed from the Senate and Board Chambers to the Lazaridis Hall Atrium---About Economic Outlook Each year, the Laurier Centre for Economic Research and Policy Analysis (LCERPA) and the Lazaridis School of Business &amp; Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University present Economic Outlook: a community-focused event designed to give the public more insight into current economic issues.

Economic Outlook 2025

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