Dates and location
Pricing
Hours
Dates and location
Pricing
Hours
Description
This course explores the intricate relationship between productivity and competitiveness in modern economies. Learners will gain a deep understanding of how productivity—while essential—is only one of several factors influencing national and organizational competitiveness. Through a blend of economic theory, real-world data, and policy analysis, the course examines the role of investment, trade, regulation, and macroeconomic conditions in shaping productivity outcomes. Special attention is given to GDP per capita as a key indicator of economic well-being and the policy levers that can enhance productivity growth.
Topics Covered:
- Competitiveness versus Productivity
- Productivity and Why it Matters
- Connections Between Current Policy and Productivity
Key Takeaways
Upon completion of this seminar, learners will:
- Understand the distinction between competitiveness and productivity.
- Explore key drivers of competitiveness like tax policy, exchange rates and trade dynamics.
- Analyze GDP per capita as a proxy for productivity and prosperity.
- Evaluate how current government policies affect productivity growth.
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.
If available, course materials can be accessed 2 business days prior to the course and should be downloaded in advance.
Registration, cancellation, withdrawal and all other CPA Ontario PD policies can be found here.
Speaker(s)
Christopher Ragan is an Associate Professor and the founding Director of McGill University’s Max Bell School of Public Policy. Ragan was the Chair of Canada’s Ecofiscal Commission, which launched in November 2014 with a 5-year horizon to identify policy options to improve environmental and economic performance in Canada. He was also a member of the federal finance minister’s Advisory Council on Economic Growth, which operated from early 2016 to mid 2019. During 2010-12 he was the President of the Ottawa Economics Association. From 2010-13, Ragan held the David Dodge Chair in Monetary Policy at the C.D. Howe Institute, and for many years was a member of the Institute’s Monetary Policy Council. In 2009-10, Ragan served as the Clifford Clark Visiting Economist at Finance Canada; in 2004-05 he served as Special Advisor to the Governor of the Bank of Canada.