BDC’s Economic Outlook Luncheon 2026: Navigating Uncertainty and Building What’s Next
The Steinbach Chamber is pleased to partner with BDC as we welcome their Chief Economist, Pierre Cléroux, for a forward-looking economic outlook focused on what Canadian entrepreneurs need to know—and do—in a period of continued uncertainty and structural change. This session will explore how today’s pressures are reshaping the economy and how businesses can move from reacting to conditions to preparing for growth.
The presentation will cover:
• BDC’s 2026 economic outlook and what it means for Canadian businesses
• How ongoing uncertainty and U.S. trade policy are affecting markets, costs and competitiveness
• Key insights from BDC’s latest economic and business studies
• Practical steps entrepreneurs can take to strengthen productivity, diversify markets and build resilience
This session offers actionable insights to help you make confident, long-term decisions and position your business to compete and grow in the next phase of Canada’s economic evolution.
About the Speaker:
Pierre Cléroux was appointed Vice President, Research and Chief Economist at BDC in 2012.
He leads BDC’s economic research team, tracking the business and sector shifts shaping Canada’s entrepreneurial economy and helping entrepreneurs and decision makers act with confidence in periods of uncertainty by translating economic change into practical guidance on productivity, competitiveness and resilient growth.
A seasoned speaker, Mr. Cléroux advises BDC’s senior management team on economic conditions and strategic priorities to help ensure the Bank remains responsive as markets evolve. With more than 25 years as an economist, he has held senior roles in Canada and internationally, contributing to policies and initiatives that directly impacted entrepreneurs and our country’s small- and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). He also sits on the board of the CIRANO inter-university research centre and is Chair of the Economy and Financial Institutions Committee of the Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ).
This event begins with lunch at 12:00pm.
If you have any dietary restrictions, please email LindseyB@steinbachchamber.com.
The presentation will cover:
• BDC’s 2026 economic outlook and what it means for Canadian businesses
• How ongoing uncertainty and U.S. trade policy are affecting markets, costs and competitiveness
• Key insights from BDC’s latest economic and business studies
• Practical steps entrepreneurs can take to strengthen productivity, diversify markets and build resilience
This session offers actionable insights to help you make confident, long-term decisions and position your business to compete and grow in the next phase of Canada’s economic evolution.
About the Speaker:
Pierre Cléroux was appointed Vice President, Research and Chief Economist at BDC in 2012.
He leads BDC’s economic research team, tracking the business and sector shifts shaping Canada’s entrepreneurial economy and helping entrepreneurs and decision makers act with confidence in periods of uncertainty by translating economic change into practical guidance on productivity, competitiveness and resilient growth.
A seasoned speaker, Mr. Cléroux advises BDC’s senior management team on economic conditions and strategic priorities to help ensure the Bank remains responsive as markets evolve. With more than 25 years as an economist, he has held senior roles in Canada and internationally, contributing to policies and initiatives that directly impacted entrepreneurs and our country’s small- and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). He also sits on the board of the CIRANO inter-university research centre and is Chair of the Economy and Financial Institutions Committee of the Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ).
This event begins with lunch at 12:00pm.
If you have any dietary restrictions, please email LindseyB@steinbachchamber.com.
Date and Time
Wednesday Jun 10, 2026
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
Location
Smitty's - Banquet Room
145 Park Rd W,
Steinbach, MB
Fees/Admission
Tickets: $50 plus tax
