TD Economic Briefing: Navigating Through Economic Uncertainty

As a Canadian business leader, how are you preparing for economic uncertainty? Businesses are currently navigating a complex mix of inflation, interest rate fluctuations, and shifting global trends. What does this mean for key industries? How will policy changes in Canada and the US impact the economic outlook? And what strategies can business leaders adopt to stay resilient in the months ahead?

Kim Parlee, Vice President, TD Wealth, and host of MoneyTalk, sits down for an in-depth conversation with Leslie Preston, Managing Director and Senior Economist at TD Economics.

With over a decade of experience analyzing macroeconomic trends, Leslie will provide expert insights into:

• The state of interest rates and inflation—what to expect next and how it impacts businesses.
• Global economic trends and their influence on Canadian markets.
• Projections for key industries—where opportunities and risks lie.
• The implications of government policy shifts on economic growth.

This session will provide practical takeaways to help leaders prepare for what’s ahead and make informed business decisions in a rapidly changing economic environment.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert perspectives from one of Canada’s leading financial institutions.

Panelists:

Kim Parlee, Vice President, TD Wealth, and host of MoneyTalk
Kim Parlee is a Vice-President at TD Wealth, the host of CTV and BNN Bloomberg’s MoneyTalk and editor-in-chief of MoneyTalk’s online magazine, moneytalkgo.com, which offers real-life and real financial insight on how to be healthy and wealthy.

Prior to joining TD in 2012, Kim was a news anchor and well-known personality on Canada’s Business News Network (BNN). During her time at BNN, she conducted over 15,000 live interviews with CEOs, prime ministers, economists, and analysts and reported live breaking news and complete North American equity coverage.

Kim holds an International MBA from the Schulich School of Business and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Guelph. MoneyTalk airs every Wednesday at 4PM PT / 7PM ET on BNN Bloomberg or online at bnnbloomberg.ca. You can also hear Kim providing daily market updates on 680 NEWS, Zoomer Radio AM740 and the New Classical FM.

Leslie Preston, Managing Director and Senior Economist at TD Economics
Leslie Preston has been with TD Economics since 2011, and has nearly twenty years’ experience as an economist. In her current role as a Managing Director and Senior Economist, she leads a team of economists to provide economic analysis and forecasts to TD clients and stakeholders.

The team delivers on a wide scope of research, covering the US, Canadian, and global economies. She regularly speaks about the economic outlook to various internal and external audiences, and provides economic commentary to the media.

Leslie holds a Master of Arts degree in economics from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor’s degree in economics from Queen’s University.

Hosts:
Dave Dinesen, COO, MacKay CEO Forums
Davina Boulineau, Vice President, Private Client Advice and Small Business Distribution, TD Insurance

📅 Date & Time: April 23, 2025 | Noon PT / 3PM ET
📍 Location: Virtual Event via Zoom

Who Should Attend:

This event is ideal for CEOs, executives, business owners.

Spaces are limited, so register now to reserve your spot!