The Canadian economy faces major transformations.

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The future of the Canadian economy in a changing world

The Club invites you to an exclusive cocktail reception and conference with Jimmy Jean, Chief Economist and Strategist at Desjardins , and David Alexandre Brassard, Chief Economist at CPA Canada , moderated by Marjorie April, business journalist at Radio-Canada . An evening of discussion and reflection not to be missed!

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Arcadian Loft

23 April

17 AM - 30PM

Arcadian Loft

401 Bay St. 8th Floor, Toronto, ON M5H 2Y4

🌍 The future of the Canadian economy in a changing world

Faced with technological, geopolitical, and environmental changes, the Canadian economy must adapt to meet new challenges and seize unprecedented opportunities. What are the impacts of these transformations on our businesses, our finances, and our future?

Join us at the Arcadian Loft on April 23 for an exclusive cocktail-conference hosted by Marjorie April , economic journalist at Radio-Canada , who will welcome Jimmy Jean, Chief Economist and Strategist at Desjardins , and David Alexandre Brassard , Chief Economist at CPA Canada.

You’ll find here:
(I.e. Cocktail & networking
📈 Analysis of economic trends
💬 Enriching exchanges with experts

📅 Date: April 23, 2025
📍 Location: Arcadian Loft, Toronto
⏰ Hours: 17am - 30:21pm

A unique opportunity to understand the economic challenges ahead and exchange ideas with thought leaders. Reserve your place now!

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Panelists

Jimmy Jean

Jimmy Jean

Chief Economist and Strategist

Gardens

Jimmy Jean holds a BA and a MA in Economics from HEC Montréal. He began his career in 2001 as an economist at Statistics Canada. He then joined RBC in 2007, before being appointed Associate Director and Economist at Moody's in 2008.

He joined Desjardins Group in 2011, starting as a senior economist for Desjardins Capital Markets. He briefly worked at the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec in 2017 as a senior economist before returning to Desjardins in 2018 as a macroeconomic strategist. In May 2021, he was appointed Chief Economist and Strategist at Desjardins.

David Alexandre Brassard

David Alexandre Brassard

Chief Economist

CPA Canada

As Chief Economist of CPA Canada, he presents economic indicators that accountants and business professionals in Canada can use to inform their decisions, as well as analyses and commentary that provide food for thought for governments, business leaders, and anyone interested in Canada's economic growth. He writes a column for Pivot magazine , produces in-depth research papers, and contributes to the organization's public policy plan.

David-Alexandre Brassard, host of CPA Canada's quarterly economic updates, delivers speeches at conferences and congresses organized by CPA Canada and regularly comments on current trends affecting the Canadian economy on LinkedIn. He is also a frequent contributor to national media, as evidenced by his interviews and articles, notably on BNN and in the pages of The Globe and Mail and iPolitics.

Moderator

Marjorie April

Marjorie April

Journalist and producer at the CBC Economics Bureau in Toronto

Marjorie April presents and produces an economics segment on 16 Radio-Canada morning shows across the country. From 2015 to 2021, she hosted and produced the show * Y a pas deux matins pareils * on ICI Radio-Canada Première in Toronto. Marjorie began her career in 2006 at Radio-Canada Montreal. Assigned to the newsroom as a reporter, and later primarily to the program * L'heure des comptes* on ICI Radio-Canada Première's national network, she developed a specialty in economics. In addition to hearing her on the radio, you may have seen her on Radio-Canada television and on ICI RDI.

Over the years, she has hosted numerous local, national, and international events related to the economy and business. Her work as a journalist, host, and producer at Radio-Canada has allowed her to work in several cities across the country, including Calgary, Edmonton, Quebec City, Montreal, and Toronto, where she has resided since 2009.

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