Description

Join BDC’s Chief Economist, Pierre Cléroux as he shares their 2026 Economic Forecast and helps companies prepare for the current business landscape.

Why you should attend:

• Discover the forces driving Canada’s economic transformation and what it means for your business.
• Learn practical strategies to help your business adapt to change and seize new opportunities.
• Be inspired by the stories of entrepreneurs who are finding opportunity in uncertainty by pivoting, investing and planning ahead.

This is a unique opportunity to gain powerful insights to make impactful decisions for your business.

Guests will enjoy an opportunity to network with refreshments and catering provided by Newmans Fine Foods.

Date: Thursday February 5th, 2026
Time: 4pm - 6pm
Location: Annacis Research and Events Centre

Members: $35
Future Members: $55

About the speaker:
Pierre Cléroux was appointed Vice President, Research and Chief Economist at BDC in 2012.Pierre leads a team of experts who analyze economic data to identify business and sector trends impacting Canadian entrepreneurs. A seasoned speaker, he regularly travels across the country to help business owners understand the risks and opportunities presented by the economic environment.

Mr. Cléroux is also responsible for providing economic analysis and advice to the Bank’s senior management team, and supervises all marketing and industry research activities. Over his 25-year career as an economist, he has held several influential positions that had a direct impact on entrepreneurs in Canada and abroad.

Before joining BDC, Pierre worked for the Government of Saudi Arabia as Vice President, Business Analysis in the National Industry Clusters Development Program. His role was to create program strategies, define sector policies and conduct financial and economic analyses of industrial projects.