Media Advisory - The Conference Board of Canada to Host Toronto Business Outlook

TORONTO, May 27, 2015 /CNW/ - The Toronto economy has gone through a challenging period of adjustment, marked by the global financial crisis, sustained weak U.S. recovery and structural changes in a number of key sectors of the economy. Pressures continue to build on the region's infrastructure and on its ability to provide public services effectively.

Glen Hodgson, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist and Pedro Antunes, Deputy Chief Economist from The Conference Board of Canada will provide their latest detailed economic outlook for Toronto. Toronto Mayor John Tory will join business and civic leaders to discuss the prospects, challenges and opportunities for the GTA and the broader southern Ontario economy.

When:	Thursday, May 28, 2015
Where:	The National Club, 303 Bay St, Toronto
Who:	Speakers Include:
	John H. Tory - Mayor, City of Toronto
	Pedro Antunes - Deputy Chief Economist
	Glen Hodgson - Senior Vice-President and Chief Economist
	Janet De Silva - President and Chief Executive Officer , Toronto Region Board of Trade
	Tony Keller - Editorial Page Editor , The Globe and Mail
	Rajendra Kothari - Managing Partner, GTA , PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Media Accreditation is required for media to attend this event.

For the full schedule and times visit:  http://www.conferenceboard.ca/conf/15-0154/default.aspx#speakers

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SOURCE Conference Board of Canada

or media accreditation, contact: Yvonne Squires, Media Relations, The Conference Board of Canada, Tel.: [phone] ext. 221, E-mail: [email protected], orSara-Lynne Levine, Media Relations Specialist, The Conference Board of Canada, Tel.: [phone] ext. 294, E-mail: [email protected], orJuline Ranger, Associate Director of Communications, The Conference Board of Canada, Tel.: [phone] ext. 431E-mail: [email protected]