NSBA Network Series – Luncheon “Economic Outlook: Where are the key fundamentals heading? with Derek Burleton (April 26, 2023)

Within the Canadian context, Saskatchewan is once again the national leader in several key economic indicators, and is best positioned to experience softened effects of the global recession on its economy. This presentation will examine the most significant elements of this unique market including some global, national trends, economic fundamentals, and their potential implications for Saskatchewan. It will also examine how the resilience of its diverse economy has helped Saskatchewan to continue to grow and how the prospects for this market compare with other Canadian provinces.

As the Vice President and Deputy Chief Economist for TD Bank Group, Derek Burleton leads a team of economists that provides leading analysis on the Canadian and U.S. economies. They generate analysis on Canada, both from a macroeconomic perspective as well as on the more granular industrial and regional market level. In addition, Derek and his team allocate a significant amount of time to analyzing and providing Canadian governments with advice on key public policy issues, such as productivity, education and health care.