Dates and location
Hours
Dates and location
Hours
Description
Join our free Insights Speaker Series: A Fireside Chat with Ontario’s Minister of Finance on May 22 at 12:00 p.m. EST, featuring the Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy with Vassy Kapelos, CTV News Chief Political Correspondent.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the province’s May 15 budget and the government’s economic, fiscal, and policy plans for the year ahead.
Key Takeaways
The highlights of this event are:
- Earn 0.75 PD Hours: Enhance your professional development while gaining critical insights.
- Insightful Discussion: Learn about the government's priorities for Ontario's economy and fiscal health directly from the Minister of Finance.
- Interactive Format: Engage directly with the speaker and moderator through a Q&A session or, click here to submit your question in advance for a chance to have it answered during the event.
Who Will Benefit
This event is highly relevant to our entire membership and student body.
How to Access the Event
Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email from CPA Ontario. Please check your Junk and Spam folders to ensure you receive it.
A reminder email with the access link will be sent 24 hours before the event to all registered participants. If you do not receive this reminder 4 hours before the event, please contact us at customerservice@cpaontario.ca.
Speaker(s)
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Peter Bethlenfalvy is Ontario’s Minister of Finance. He was elected as MPP for Pickering—Uxbridge in 2018 and was re-elected in 2022 and 2025. As Minister of Finance, he is responsible for managing the province’s finances and building a strong Ontario that supports people and businesses today, while laying a strong fiscal foundation for future generations. Having secured two major credit rating upgrades and a positive outlook in 2024 alone, he has reversed a decades-long trend of downgrades under previous governments and strengthened the province’s fiscal standing in the face of economic uncertainty. With Premier Ford, he is working to Protect Ontario from U.S. tariffs by supporting workers, families, businesses and communities while strengthening the economy for long-term growth. Prior to entering public service, Minister Bethlenfalvy served in senior leadership roles for several financial institutions including as President and Chief Operating Officer of TD Securities (USA) and Co-President of DBRS. |
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Vassy Kapelos is the host of CTV’s Question Period and Power Play, as well as the national radio program The Vassy Kapelos Show on iHeartRadio Canada. Born in Toronto, she is a three-time Canadian Screen Award winner for her work on CBC and CTV. Kapelos has extensive experience covering federal and provincial politics in Canada. Prior to joining CTV News, she hosted CBC’s Power & Politics and was Global News’ Ottawa Bureau Chief and host of The West Block. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Western University and a Master of Arts from Dalhousie University. |
