SOUTHERN INTERIOR REGIONAL ECONOMIC SUMMIT
Keynote Speakers
Keynote Speakers
Gitane De Silva
Founder and Principal
GDStrategic
Making Sense of the Canada-U.S. Relationship
Tariffs on, tariffs off, tariffs paused…The pace of change in U.S. policy can make it hard to keep up. What do these shifts mean for Canada and the future of our relationship with the U.S.? This session will provide insights into the problems the U.S. is trying to solve and how Canada can take control of its own destiny. Come armed with your questions as we make sense of shifting geopolitics and what comes next.
Wednesday, November 5, 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Eloho Ennah
Economic Analyst, Economics
Central 1 Credit Union
Navigating the Trade War: Collaborating for Economic Success
A timely big-picture look at the economy—starting with U.S. and Canadian trends before zooming in on British Columbia and the Southern Interior. Explore what key indicators like labour markets, inflation, housing, and population shifts really mean for our region. We’ll also highlight major projects and local factors shaping the future. This session offers clear insights to help businesses, communities, and leaders navigate today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities.
Tuesday, November 4, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Alan Chow
Business Analyst, Economics
Central 1 Credit Union
Navigating the Trade War: Collaborating for Economic Success
A timely big-picture look at the economy—starting with U.S. and Canadian trends before zooming in on British Columbia and the Southern Interior. Explore what key indicators like labour markets, inflation, housing, and population shifts really mean for our region. We’ll also highlight major projects and local factors shaping the future. This session offers clear insights to help businesses, communities, and leaders navigate today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities.
Tuesday, November 4, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Mike Stolte
President
Centre for Innovative & Entrepreneurial Leadership
State of the Southern Interior Region Economy
What are the foundational pillars of our economy here in the Southern Interior? In order to understand opportunities in the future, we must first understand the rich and diverse economies of our regional districts and communities. This presentation will examine the make-up of the economy, how this has changed over the last three Census periods, and how we are positioned going forward in an uncertain and fast-changing economic landscape.
Monday, November 3, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
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