Post-Budget Breakfast 2023
Join the Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal as we bring together business and community leaders for our annual Post-Budget Breakfast happening the morning after the federal budget is tabled. Don't miss an engaging analysis of the budget and be informed on the country's economic health and what it could mean for you, your business, and our city.
Agenda:
7:15 AM ? Registration and Networking
7:40 AM ? Plated Breakfast
7:55 AM ? Opening Remarks
8:00 AM ? Federal Budget Overview from the Hon. Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance
8:15 AM ? Presentation by the Hon. Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board
8:30 AM ? Pop-Up Interview with Catherine Callary, Vice-President, Destination Development, Ottawa Tourism
8:35 AM ? Business Impact of the Federal Budget by Gavin Miranda, Regional Tax Leader, MNP
8:45 AM ? Pop-Up Interview with Michael Tremblay, President and CEO, Invest Ottawa
8:50 AM ? Panel Discussion with:
9:15 AM - Closing Remarks
Agenda:
7:15 AM ? Registration and Networking
7:40 AM ? Plated Breakfast
7:55 AM ? Opening Remarks
8:00 AM ? Federal Budget Overview from the Hon. Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance
8:15 AM ? Presentation by the Hon. Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board
8:30 AM ? Pop-Up Interview with Catherine Callary, Vice-President, Destination Development, Ottawa Tourism
8:35 AM ? Business Impact of the Federal Budget by Gavin Miranda, Regional Tax Leader, MNP
8:45 AM ? Pop-Up Interview with Michael Tremblay, President and CEO, Invest Ottawa
8:50 AM ? Panel Discussion with:
- Huw Williams, President, Impact Public Affairs (Moderator)
- Stephen Tapp, Chief Economist, Canadian Chamber of Commerce
- Nick Taylor-Vaisey, Journalist, POLITICO
- Kevin Page, President and CEO, The Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy, University of Ottawa
9:15 AM - Closing Remarks
Hear insights from:
The Hon. Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance
The Honourable Randy Boissonnault was first elected to the House of Commons in 2015 and was re‑elected in 2021, representing Edmonton Centre.
Minister Boissonnault is a successful entrepreneur, community leader, and philanthropist with a strong record of leadership in business, public service, and the not-for-profit sector.
Minister Boissonnault served as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage from 2015 to 2017, championing Canadian arts and culture. A strong advocate for Edmonton Centre, he worked to address the needs and priorities of his community, including strengthening transit infrastructure, supporting businesses, and creating jobs.
In 2016, Minister Boissonnault became Canada's Special Advisor to the Prime Minister on LGBTQ2 issues, working with organizations across the country to promote equality for the LGBTQ2 community, protect the rights of its members, and address discrimination against them. He continues to fight for a more inclusive society and tackle discrimination as a co-founder of the Global Equality Caucus.
Following re-election in 2021, Randy was appointed as Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance.
Minister Boissonnault is a successful entrepreneur, community leader, and philanthropist with a strong record of leadership in business, public service, and the not-for-profit sector.
Minister Boissonnault served as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage from 2015 to 2017, championing Canadian arts and culture. A strong advocate for Edmonton Centre, he worked to address the needs and priorities of his community, including strengthening transit infrastructure, supporting businesses, and creating jobs.
In 2016, Minister Boissonnault became Canada's Special Advisor to the Prime Minister on LGBTQ2 issues, working with organizations across the country to promote equality for the LGBTQ2 community, protect the rights of its members, and address discrimination against them. He continues to fight for a more inclusive society and tackle discrimination as a co-founder of the Global Equality Caucus.
Following re-election in 2021, Randy was appointed as Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance.
The Hon. Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board
The Honourable Mona Fortier was first elected as the Member of Parliament for Ottawa-Vanier in 2017, and is the first woman to represent the riding. She has previously served as Minister of Middle Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance. Minister Fortier has always believed that she can best serve her community by getting involved and taking action. Her expertise covers the areas of health care, education, job creation, and francophone affairs.
Prior to being elected, Minister Fortier worked as the Chief Director of Communications and Market Development at Collège La Cité and managed her own strategic communications-consulting firm. She has also served on several non-profit Boards of Directors, including for Montfort Hospital, Ontario's Provincial Advisory Committee on Francophone Affairs, and the Shaw Centre. In addition, she has received numerous awards for her community involvement, including the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012.
Minister Fortier is focused on making life more affordable for Canadians, protecting the environment, and helping businesses prosper. She is a strong advocate for linguistic duality and always searches for the right balance between prosperity and social justice. As a mother of three, a University of Ottawa graduate, a community leader, and an entrepreneur, Minister Fortier knows that it is important to come together with an ambitious plan to build stronger and better communities while growing the middle class.
Prior to being elected, Minister Fortier worked as the Chief Director of Communications and Market Development at Collège La Cité and managed her own strategic communications-consulting firm. She has also served on several non-profit Boards of Directors, including for Montfort Hospital, Ontario's Provincial Advisory Committee on Francophone Affairs, and the Shaw Centre. In addition, she has received numerous awards for her community involvement, including the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012.
Minister Fortier is focused on making life more affordable for Canadians, protecting the environment, and helping businesses prosper. She is a strong advocate for linguistic duality and always searches for the right balance between prosperity and social justice. As a mother of three, a University of Ottawa graduate, a community leader, and an entrepreneur, Minister Fortier knows that it is important to come together with an ambitious plan to build stronger and better communities while growing the middle class.
Gavin Miranda, Regional Tax Leader, MNP
Gavin is MNP's Regional Tax Leader in the Eastern Ontario Region. Gavin has more than two decades of experience helping clients with their tax planning and compliance needs, developing innovative solutions to their tax challenges and helping them optimize their tax position.
Gavin works closely with clients in a variety of industries, including technology, real estate and construction, health care and manufacturing. He has extensive experience in estate planning, wills, mergers and acquisitions - including employee buyouts - and employee stock option plans. He is also experienced in helping his clients expand into international markets, while ensuring their tax structure is optimized from start-up to mature operations. Focusing on understanding his client's needs ensures Gavin delivers the highest quality of services that exceed his clients' expectations.
Gavin is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), qualifying as a Chartered Accountant (CA) in 2001. He graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Arts (BA Honours) in 1998 and a Master of Accounting (MAcc) in taxation in 1999.
Gavin works closely with clients in a variety of industries, including technology, real estate and construction, health care and manufacturing. He has extensive experience in estate planning, wills, mergers and acquisitions - including employee buyouts - and employee stock option plans. He is also experienced in helping his clients expand into international markets, while ensuring their tax structure is optimized from start-up to mature operations. Focusing on understanding his client's needs ensures Gavin delivers the highest quality of services that exceed his clients' expectations.
Gavin is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), qualifying as a Chartered Accountant (CA) in 2001. He graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Arts (BA Honours) in 1998 and a Master of Accounting (MAcc) in taxation in 1999.
Sueling Ching, President and CEO, Ottawa Board of Trade
Sueling Ching is the President and CEO of the Ottawa Board of Trade. She is a community builder dedicated to innovating and advocating for business. Her connection to the Ottawa business community began in 2016 as she assumed the role of CEO at the West Ottawa Board of Trade, where she played a critical role in the consolidation of three local chambers of commerce to create a unified, influential voice for businesses in Ottawa.
Sueling has spent over twenty years working in a variety of business, leadership, and community development roles, including as the CEO of the YMCA of Brockville and Area, and as CEO of the Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce. She currently serves as a member of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
A strong community advocate, Sueling has been involved in many volunteer and charitable causes including 100 Women Who Care, Make-A-Wish, Rotary International and The Royal Ottawa Foundation. More recently, she has pursued her interest in entrepreneurship by launching a consulting firm focusing on women's leadership, community development, and personal wellness.
Kevin Page, President and CEO, The Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy, University of Ottawa
Sueling Ching is the President and CEO of the Ottawa Board of Trade. She is a community builder dedicated to innovating and advocating for business. Her connection to the Ottawa business community began in 2016 as she assumed the role of CEO at the West Ottawa Board of Trade, where she played a critical role in the consolidation of three local chambers of commerce to create a unified, influential voice for businesses in Ottawa.
Sueling has spent over twenty years working in a variety of business, leadership, and community development roles, including as the CEO of the YMCA of Brockville and Area, and as CEO of the Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce. She currently serves as a member of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
A strong community advocate, Sueling has been involved in many volunteer and charitable causes including 100 Women Who Care, Make-A-Wish, Rotary International and The Royal Ottawa Foundation. More recently, she has pursued her interest in entrepreneurship by launching a consulting firm focusing on women's leadership, community development, and personal wellness.
Kevin Page, President and CEO, The Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy, University of Ottawa
Stephen Tapp, Chief Economist, Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Stephen Tapp is the Chief Economist at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. In this role, he is a key member of the Chamber's executive leadership team, responsible for the operations of the Business Data Lab as well as economic analysis and research. His focus is on developing the Chamber's data and analytics capabilities to provide real-time, forward-looking insights for Canadian businesses of all sizes, in all sectors and regions of the country.
Stephen brings over 20 years of diverse experiences at many of Canada's top economic organizations including at: Export Development Canada as the Deputy Chief Economist, the Bank of Canada, Parliamentary Budget Office, Finance Canada, two think tanks as well as academia.
Stephen Tapp is the Chief Economist at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. In this role, he is a key member of the Chamber's executive leadership team, responsible for the operations of the Business Data Lab as well as economic analysis and research. His focus is on developing the Chamber's data and analytics capabilities to provide real-time, forward-looking insights for Canadian businesses of all sizes, in all sectors and regions of the country.
Stephen brings over 20 years of diverse experiences at many of Canada's top economic organizations including at: Export Development Canada as the Deputy Chief Economist, the Bank of Canada, Parliamentary Budget Office, Finance Canada, two think tanks as well as academia.
He is a recognized thought leader on economic issues in Canada. Stephen's research was awarded the Purvis prize for Canadian economic policy and has been published in academic journals, such as the Canadian Journal of Economics and Canadian Public Policy. He has a Ph.D. and M.A. in Economics from Queens University and an Honors B.A from Western. During his undergrad, he studied in the Netherlands and was the owner-operator of a student painting company.
Huw Williams, President, Impact Public Affairs
Huw Williams is the President of Impact Public Affairs and specializes in government and media relations. With extensive experience in the print and broadcast media, he has appeared frequently as a corporate spokesperson on CBC and CTV national news. Mr. Williams' government experience is diverse, having served as Acting Chief of Staff to the Deputy Prime Minister of Canada; as a Senior Special Assistant to the Minister of Constitutional Affairs; and as a Legislative Assistant to the Speaker of the Alberta Legislative Assembly. He also served as an intern to a United States Congressman from the Sixth District of Indiana. Mr. Williams authored "A Government Relations Guide For Directors of Non-Profit Organizations" published by the Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE). He also served on the board of directors for the Government Relations Institute of Canada (GRIC). In 2010, Williams was named worldwide Public Affairs Professional of the Year finalist by PRNews Magazine. Williams' other accolades include the CSAE Griner Award for outstanding "Business Excellence", one of The Hill Times' Top 100 lobbyists in Canada, and the Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal's "Forty under 40 Award" for professional success and community involvement. Mr. Williams holds a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Ottawa and a Bachelor of Arts (Political Science) from the University of Calgary. He has also completed studies at the Université de Tours in France and is bilingual.
Nick Taylor-Vaisey, Journalist, Politico
The Post Budget Breakfast is held annually following the tabling of the Federal Budget. This breakfast presents an opportunity for attendees to hear commentary on the latest budget from a variety of pundits both in the political and private sector.
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Date and Time
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
7:15 AM - 9:30 AM EDT
Location
The Westin Ottawa - TwentyTwo
11 Colonel By Dr.
Ottawa, ON
Fees/Admission
Single Ticket:
Ottawa Board of Trade Member - $75 + HST
Future Members - $95 + HST
Corporate Table of 8:
Ottawa Board of Trade Member - $560 + HST
Future Member - $720 + HST
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