2014-15 Five Trends Changing Our World: Are We Ready For Them

The world is in the midst of profound change, driven by the intersecting trends of globalization, information technology, energy, demographics, and education. What do these mean for continued success and prosperity in mid-sized western countries like Canada? What are the implications for governing in a hyperconnected global economy? These are not issues easily solved, but from a governing perspective, they must be publicly discussed and debated if we are to manage these forces of change well.

The Honourable Kevin Lynch, Vice Chairman, BMO Financial Group (keynote)

Louise Greenberg, PhD., Deputy Minister, Ministry of Advanced Education, Government of Saskatchewan

Harold MacKay, Counsel, MacPherson Leslie & Tyerman LLP

Ron Styles, President and CEO, SaskTel