Shaping Canada’s Future: Highlights from the Ontario Economic Summit
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce delivered another powerhouse Ontario Economic Summit, and Skills for Change was proud to be part of the conversations shaping Canada’s economic future.
AI & Workforce Development Front and Centre
Our CEO, Surranna Sandy, joined leaders on a forward-looking panel exploring how AI, digital infrastructure, and future-ready skills can unlock Canada’s productivity potential. The message was clear: Canada’s competitive edge depends on equipping workers with the skills to harness emerging technologies—now.
Economic Outlook from RBC
We heard from the Chief Economist at RBC, who provided a grounded assessment of recessionary trends and the structural forces driving Canada’s current productivity challenges. A key insight: long-term resilience requires smarter investment in people, innovation, and technology adoption.
National Investments & Foreign Relations
Minister Anita Anand highlighted federal priorities—from strategic national investments to strengthening foreign relations that will shape Canada’s role in a rapidly shifting global economy. Her message reinforced how critical it is for Canada to build both economic and geopolitical resilience.
Commitments to Growth: Province & City
Ontario’s Premier and Toronto’s Mayor reaffirmed their shared commitment to driving sustainable growth at both the provincial and municipal levels. Their remarks emphasized collaboration, housing, infrastructure, and workforce strategies as key levers for economic prosperity.
Our Reflection
The Summit made one thing clear: AI, workforce development, and inclusive skills training are central to Canada’s future competitiveness. Skills for Change is proud to contribute to these conversations—and even prouder to help build the future-ready workforce our economy needs.
