Abstract
Canada’s economic landscape is shifting quickly. This talk will offer a clear assessment of current conditions in both Canada and Alberta, highlight the deeper productivity issues shaping long-term growth prospects, and situate recent Canada–U.S. trade developments within this broader context. The goal is to connect emerging trends with core economic insights to help make sense of where the economy is headed.
Bio
Dr. Trevor Tombe, Ph.D.
Trevor Tombe is a Professor of Economics at the University of Calgary and Director of Fiscal and Economic Policy at The School of Public Policy. He is also a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and the MEI, a Fellow at the Public Policy Forum, and co-director of Finances of the Nation.
His research spans a wide range of topics in economics, including international and interprovincial trade, fiscal federalism, and public finance. He has published in leading academic journals and is co-author of the textbooks Public Finance in Canada and Macroeconomics.
Beyond his academic work, Trevor regularly advises governments on economic and fiscal issues. He previously served on the Government of Canada’s Working Group on Productivity in the Public Sector, its Advisory Council on Interprovincial Trade, the Bank of Canada’s external review panel of its pandemic response, and the provincial Alberta Next Panel.
He holds a PhD and MA in Economics from the University of Toronto and a BBA in Finance from Simon Fraser University. He also contributes to public policy conversations through frequent op-eds, articles, and media appearances.
Venue
7pm, December 10th, 2025.
Vibe at Indian Accent, 288 St Moritz Dr. SW, Calgary