Dates and location
Pricing
Hours
Dates and location
Pricing
Hours
Description
Join economist Marc Ercolao from TD Economics for a concise, jargon-free breakdown of the most recent Canadian GDP data from Statistics Canada. This interactive, one-hour lunch webinar is specifically tailored to accountants and finance professionals seeking practical insights and not just numbers. You’ll gain clarity on what Canada’s latest GDP performance reveals about the health of the economy, whether it signals growth or slowdown, and how it directly shapes financial planning, reporting, and advisory roles. Through a deep dive into Canada’s latest economic data, participants will learn how to translate economic indicators into meaningful business intelligence for their clients and organizations.
Key Takeaways
After attending this seminar, participants will be able to:
- Define Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and articulate its significance in evaluating economic performance and informing CPA practice.
- Interpret the Q2 GDP release, examining growth rates, sectoral drivers, and key trends, to understand whether Canada is in expansion or softening mode.
- Analyze how various industries are performing relative to national GDP benchmarks, and translate these trends into implications for SME clients across sectors.
- Identify upcoming economic indicators and signals to monitor (such as trade data, consumer spending, or business investment figures), enabling forward-looking strategic advice.
- Apply GDP insights directly into professional outputs, such as forecasting, budgeting, and client communications, to support strategic decision-making.
Who Will Benefit
CPAs and finance professionals who want to stay updated on Canada's economic landscape.
How to Access the Course
This course is a live webinar. You must attend the live course to receive verifiable CPD hours. We recommend you join five minutes prior to the scheduled starting time. To get the full experience of this interactive course, use a computer that has video and microphone capabilities.
Electronic material will be available the day of the event and can be accessed here.
Registration, cancellation, withdrawal and all other CPA Ontario PD policies can be found here.
Speaker(s)
Marc Ercolao is an Economist at TD Economics, where he contributes to macroeconomic research and analysis with a focus on Canadian and global economic trends. With a background in economic modeling and data interpretation, Marc provides insights that support strategic decision-making across the financial sector. He regularly authors reports on key economic indicators and policy developments, helping clients and stakeholders navigate an evolving economic landscape.