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Post-Lock Up: Federal Budget Breakfast 2019

When
March 26, 2019
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location
Borden Ladner Gervais (BLG) LLP , Bay Adelaide Centre, East Tower, 22 Adelaide Street West, Suite 3400
Spaces left
64

Registration

All-Inclusive Membership
Life Member – $55.00
Member – $55.00
Non-Member – $85.00
Student Member – $25.00

Yesterday’s tabling of the 122 measure budget in the midst of an Alberta writ drop and the cancellation of the judicial committee undoubtedly set the tone for the 2019 general election.

With commentary coming from both the public and private sectors, there is much to fiscally dissect and analyze in the context of a tumultuous political climate. Multiple economists are arguing that the contents will not make Canada more competitive. Others are arguing that investments promised will help many Canadians.

On Tuesday March 26, the PAAC post-budget panel will take a deep dive into the niche measures that will undoubtedly affect GR and PA professionals and their clients. Join us as our panel discusses these initiatives and provides insight into the cost-benefit analysis of this year’s budget in a period of political flux.

Budget Highlights

• In fall Economic Update, Federal Government projected a $19.6 Billion deficit, $19.8 Billion deficit now projected in 2019 budget

• Feds expecting an additional 40,000 new home buyer’s YoY due to incentives

• $24 Million over five years to combat money laundering

• Maximum of $3.9 Billion put against supply-management farmers

• $145 Million over five years dedicated to advancing cyber security

• $1.2 Billion over five years for strengthened border enforcement strategy

• $705.4 Billion in Federal Debt

Panelists:

Kate Harrison, Partner, Summa Strategies
Amanda Galbraith, Principal, Navigator
Michael Hatch, AVP, Canadian Credit Union Association
Cor
y Mulvihill, Lead Executive, Policy & Public Affairs, MaRS

Moderator:

Geoff Zochodne, Journalist, Financial Post

Date:

March 26, 2019

Venue:

Borden Ladner Gervais

22 Adelaide Street West, Suite 3400

Bay Adelaide Centre, East Tower

Toronto, Ontario

Schedule:

8:00am – 8:30am Registration and Breakfast

8:30am – 9:45am Panel Discussion

9:45am – 10:00am Audience Q&A

10:00am – 10:30am Networking

Registration Fee:

PAAC Member: $55 +HST

Non-Member: $85 + HST

Students: $25 + HST

Who is Public Affairs Association of Canada?

The Public Affairs Association of Canada (PAAC) is a national, not-for-profit organization founded in 1984. Our principal objective is to help public affairs professionals succeed in their work by providing them with forums for professional development, the exchange of new ideas and networking.

PAAC’s growing membership represents a cross-section of the many disciplines involved in public affairs including policy development, government relations, lobbying, communications, opinion research and public relations. Our members come from both the private and public sectors, in areas such as industrial and financial companies, crown corporations, consulting firms, small business, ministries and municipalities, PR organizations, trade associations, educational institutions, law and accounting firms.

Why Join PAAC?

The Public Affairs Association of Canada is the leading forum for representing lobbyists’ concerns to all levels of government in Canada. We actively engage lobbyist regulators in discussion about the rules and regulations governing lobbyist registration and reporting requirements in Canada. The PAAC has presented to various government committee’s on proposed changes to lobbying law at the federal, provincial and municipal levels. In addition, the PAAC hosts conferences, conducts media interviews and submits opinion editorials all in an effort to position lobbying as a key and valuable component of the public policy process.

About Public Affairs

The public affairs field is notoriously fast changing and competitive. PAAC offers a range of professional development programs and networking opportunities to help members stay on top of industry issues and trends.

Our members come from both the private and public sectors and range from self-employed consultants to government professionals and corporate CEOs. This diversity is the cornerstone of PAAC, ensuring a wide scope of ideas, expertise and opportunities that benefit members and their businesses. We urge you to explore our website at www.publicaffairs.ca and find out more about what PAAC can do for you.