I am a member of the the Dutch Canadian Business Club of Calgary. This Thursday (March 27) we have an excellent event that could be of interest to REIN members. We have been fortunate to secure Niels Veldhuis of the Fraser Institute, a respected think-tank to present his thoughts on Alberta`s future. His discussion description is: The so called Alberta Advantage – the combination of Canada’s smallest government and lowest tax rates – is a significant part of the explanation for the economic boom Albertans have been enjoying. But will the Advantage and economic growth continue? What can be expected with the recent shift in oil and gas capital spending? How will this impact Alberta? Will the heavy oil industry be sufficient to maintain the boom that Albertans have enjoyed in recent years? Discover the answers to these and many other questions about Alberta and its economic future.
A bit of info about Niels Velhuis, the Director of Fiscal Studies at The Fraser Institute. Since joining the Institute in 2002 he has authored or co-authored 3 books and 24 comprehensive studies on a wide range of topics including, taxation, productivity, entrepreneurship, labour markets, and government failure.
Mr. Veldhuis has written over 100 articles, which have appeared in over 40 newspapers including, The National Post, Globe and Mail and Wall Street Journal. He appears regularly radio and television programs across the country and has appeared beforecommittees of both the House of Commons and the Senate as an expert witness. Mr. Veldhuis received a Bachelor degree in Business Administration, with joint majors in business and economics and a Master Degree in Economics from Simon Fraser University.
The event is open anyone who wishes to attend:
Please email the DCBC Secretary at [email protected] to register.
Event details
Time: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Address: Chamber of Commerce, 100 – 6 Ave S.W.
Room: Peter Bawden Room (The Salons)
Costs: $30 per person
Parking
The Calgary Chamber of Commerce is conveniently located close to the Telus
Convention Centre and James Short Parkade and all major downtown hotels via the
Plus 15 system of walkways. The Chamber is also located one block from the LRT
public transit system.
Joyce Van Zeumeren
REIN Member
A bit of info about Niels Velhuis, the Director of Fiscal Studies at The Fraser Institute. Since joining the Institute in 2002 he has authored or co-authored 3 books and 24 comprehensive studies on a wide range of topics including, taxation, productivity, entrepreneurship, labour markets, and government failure.
Mr. Veldhuis has written over 100 articles, which have appeared in over 40 newspapers including, The National Post, Globe and Mail and Wall Street Journal. He appears regularly radio and television programs across the country and has appeared beforecommittees of both the House of Commons and the Senate as an expert witness. Mr. Veldhuis received a Bachelor degree in Business Administration, with joint majors in business and economics and a Master Degree in Economics from Simon Fraser University.
The event is open anyone who wishes to attend:
Please email the DCBC Secretary at [email protected] to register.
Event details
Time: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Address: Chamber of Commerce, 100 – 6 Ave S.W.
Room: Peter Bawden Room (The Salons)
Costs: $30 per person
Parking
The Calgary Chamber of Commerce is conveniently located close to the Telus
Convention Centre and James Short Parkade and all major downtown hotels via the
Plus 15 system of walkways. The Chamber is also located one block from the LRT
public transit system.
Joyce Van Zeumeren
REIN Member