News and Events
Register now: Economic Outlook May 4, 2021Economic Outlook 2021, After COVID: Recovery and Growth Each year, LCERPA presents Economic Outlook, a community focused event designed to give the public more insight into the economic wellbeing of our region. This year’s event will be delivered through a moderated webinar and will tackle many of the key issues being raised as we emerge from a year defined by a global pandemic and tremendous economic upheaval. Featured Panelists: Brian Punambolam (BA ’13) Senior Account Manager Business Development Canada Cory Bluhm Executive Director, Economic Development City of Kitchener Tiffany Dawn Founder and CEO Atoms Integrator To register, click here. For more information, including sponsorship opportunities, please contact the LCERPA director by emailing eclaus@wlu.ca |
Register now: Economic Outlook February 19, 2020Economic Outlook 2020: Uncertain and Underwhelming Each year, LCERPA presents Economic Outlook, an emerging event designed to give the public more insight into the economic well being of our region. The keynote address is delivered by a notable economist who shares their expectation for what the next year has in store for our local, regional and national economy. Join us this year as we welcome keynote speaker Craig Wright, BA Economics '85, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist at RBC. The luncheon will be held in Lazaridis Hall at WLU on February 19, 2020, from 11:30-1:00. Registration starts at 11 a.m. To register, click here. For more information, including sponsorship opportunities, please contact the LCERPA director by emailing lcerpa@wlu.ca |
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Register now: Economic Outlook February 20, 2019Economic Outlook 2019: Canada's Competitiveness Challenge Luncheon with keynote speaker Craig Alexander (Partner and Chief Economist, Deloitte Canada) will be held in Lazaridis Hall at WLU on February 20, 2019, from 11:30-1:00. We anticipate a thought provoking and engaging presentation, clearly important for stakeholders in our region. To register, click here. For more information, including sponsorship opportunities, please contact the LCERPA director by emailing lcerpa@wlu.ca |
10th RCEA Macro-Money-Finance ConferenceIs a Recession Coming?September 13-14, 2019 at Wilfrid Laurier University. The goal of the conference is to assemble a group of leading researchers in macroeconomics, monetary economics and finance to present and discuss their recent work. The call for papers can be found at www.rcea.org |
Economic Outlook 2018: The Road Ahead: Growth, Trade and Jobs.Join us Thursday November 9, 2017 for Economic Outlook 2018. Our panel features keynote speaker Beata Caranci (TD Bank), preceded by a reception and the poster session Waterloo Region in Perspective.More information will be posted soon. |
Rimini Centre for Economic Analysis
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Upcoming workshops: 11th Annual Bayesian Econometrics Workshop July 3-4, 2017, Melbourne 9th RCEA Macro-Money-Finance Workshop: Monetary and Fiscal Policy in the Next Recession, June 23-24, Waterloo 8th RCEA Macro-Money-Finance Workshop, May 18-19, 2017, Rimini 3rd Workshop on Spatial Dimensions of the Labour Market: Spatial Dimensions of Inequality, March 30-31, 2017, Mannheim For more information visit rcfea.org |
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Economic Outlook 2017: Is the glass half full or half empty?
November 17, 2016 Join us Thursday November 17 at the CIGI Auditorium (6:30-8:00pm), with keynote speaker Beata Caranci (TD Bank) and panelists Tony LaMantia (Waterloo Region Economic Development Corporation) and David Johnson (Wilfrid Laurier University). Details coming soon. |
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Understanding Low Income: A Profile of Seniors
Presented by Employment and Social Development Canada, LCERPA Director Tammy Schirle will be presenting her research on seniors in low income in a Webinar on May 18, 1-2:30pm EDT. The webinar is open to the public. |
 CEA Annual Meetings
June 2-5, 2016
LCERPA members are actively involved in organizing sessions at the Canadian Economics Association's Annual Meetings. Members work with the Rimini Centre for Economic Analysis, the Canadian Labour Economics Forum,
the Canadian Health Economics Study Group, the Canadian Women Economists Network, the Canadian Development Economics Study group, and more. Find our members on the conference program at the CEAs. |
 RCEF 2016 Innovation, Growth, Governance and Development
The Rimini Conference in Economics and Finance (RCEF) is a biennial international meeting assembling a group of leading economists to present and discuss their work at the cutting edge of economic research. |
Nothing Rhymes with Ecofiscal - Chris Ragan
The Lazaridis School Economist-in-Residence Speaker Series presents Christopher Ragan (McGill University), Chair of Canada's Ecofiscal Commission. |
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Graduate Student Colloquium: Europe 2020 and Beyond
The Viessmann European Research Centre is hosting a two day graduate student colloquium that focuses on innovative governance, migration and EU-Canada relations. Supported by LCERPA, the event takes place at the Balsillie School of International Affairs in Waterloo. |
Climate Change Canada Conference
This two day event brings together scholars, policy experts, practitioners and students to take stock of Canada’s existing climate policies and to discuss future policy options in light of an evolving political and policy landscape.
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Laurier Economics Conference: Optimistic or Pessimistic?
LCERPA is proud to support the Laurier Economics Club Conference: Optimistic or Pessimistic? , the first annual conference organized
by the Laurier Economics Club. |
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Economist-in-Residence Speaker SeriesThe Lazaridis School welcomes Dr. Jeffry Frieden, Professor of Government, Harvard University, as our 2015 Economist-in-Residence. Dr. Frieden will visit Tuesday November 10th, 2015. Find more information about the Economist-in-Residence and this event here.. |
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Economic Outlook 2016LCERPA presents Economic Outlook 2015, featuring keynote speakers Derek Burleton (VP and Deputy Chief Economist, TD Bank Financial Group) and Dr. Jeffry Frieden (Harvard University). Join us Tuesday November 10th, 2015, 6:30pm at the CIGI Auditorium in Waterloo. Find more information about the event here.. |
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Think Like a Canadian EconomistIn cooperation with the Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP), LCERPA launches the TLCE video series on September 9. Learn about the Canadian economy and policy, from the perspective of Canadian economists. For more information, visit the TLCE website here. Tweet |
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WLU Economics Undergraduate Research Symposium - April 29, 2015Laurier's Economics Department is holding an Undergraduate Research Symposium, offering an opportunity for our students to showcase the research skills and knowledge they acquired while completing their degree at Laurier. The LCERPA Undergraduate Research Award will be presented at the Symposium. For more information, please visit LCERPA's page for undergraduate students here. |
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Gender Wage Gap Workshop - April 17, 2015LCERPA presents the Gender Wage Gap Workshop, held April 17, 2015 at the University of Guelph. The workshop brings together academics and policy makers to explore various challenges related to gender equity in the labour market. For more information, please visit the workshop website here. Posted April 2015 |
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LCERPA presents Economic Outlook 2015Can tech and manufacturing sectors in Waterloo Region survive growing foreign competition? Craig Alexander (TD Bank Financial Group) and panelists Christos Shiamptanis (Laurier Economics) and Janette MacDonald (City of Kitchener and WRCERG) offer their insights November 6, 2014. Visit laurieralumni.ca/economicoutlook for tickets and information. Tweet |
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LCERPA partners with Waterloo Region Collaborative Economic Research Group |
