You are invited to join the CERC Central Region for our first 2023 in-person educational and networking event. This lunch and learn event is being offered as a hybrid event: Livestream details are here.

Organizations want to better understand the future of their workforce and position themselves better to attract and retain talent. However, they are reliant on the effects of external factors such as immigration, economics and real estate to be able to better strategize. 

This session will benefit organizations looking to develop their long-term and short-term talent and workforce strategies whilst keeping in mind the interdependence of immigration, economics and real estate trends for the year. 

Our panel discussion will cover important questions such as:

• What can we expect in Canada as a result of new policies or changes to policy put into effect in 2022 and early 2023? 
• How can employers better plan their talent and workforce strategies in a post-COVID world? 
• What does stability mean in relation to the housing market in 2023? 

Topics that will be covered include:

• Panelist discussion on key considerations from an immigration, real estate and economic perspective for 2023:
• Immigration – Canada’s Immigration Level Plans - What to expect in Immigration in 2023 and how it will affect our labour force. How does Canada intend to help fulfill its labour shortage? 
• Economics – Canada’s 2023 Economic Outlook - Key themes and forecasting economic trends for 2023 and the impact on our overall economy.
• Real Estate - The Canadian Real Estate Industry Forecast - What are emerging trends in real estate for 2023? What we anticipate Canada’s housing market could look like in 2023 and its impact on the workforce. 

Speakers: 

• Rick Lamanna, Director (Immigration Law), Fragomen (Canada) Co.
• Carrie Freestone – Economist, RBC
• Luisa Piccirilli - RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage

Corporate members will share current experiences in their organizations.

Agenda:

Thursday, April 27, 2023 / 11:00-1:00 pm ET

• Light Lunch/Networking: 11:00-11:30 pm ET (In-Person)

Session: 11:30-1:00 pm ET (In-Person & Virtual)

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