Economic Update 2026: Navigating Uncertainty and What’s Next for Manufacturers, Featuring Pierre Cléroux, Chief Economist, BDC

The Okanagan Manufacturing Network (OKMN), in collaboration with the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), invites manufacturing business owners and leaders to a timely mid-year economic update.

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Join BDC’s Chief Economist, Pierre Cléroux, for a forward-looking discussion on what Canadian manufacturers need to understand – and act on – in a period of ongoing uncertainty and structural change. Drawing on direct engagement with businesses across the country, Pierre brings practical insight into what companies are seeing on the ground, and how manufacturers can move beyond reacting to conditions and plan for growth.

What you’ll learn:
• BDC’s 2026 economic outlook and implications for Canadian and BC manufacturers
• How U.S. trade policy and global uncertainty are affecting markets, costs, and competitiveness
• Key insights from BDC’s latest research, including the role of AI
• Practical steps you can apply to strengthen productivity, diversify markets, and build resilience

Event schedule:
• 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Registration & lunch (lunch must be completed before the presentation begins)
• 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Economic update and Q&A (bring your questions)
• 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Networking

Speaker:
Pierre Cléroux, Vice President, Research and Chief Economist, BDC
Pierre leads BDC’s economics team, analyzing trends that impact Canadian businesses and sectors. He works closely with business owners across the country, bringing grounded insight into risks, opportunities, and the evolving economic environment.

Note for attendees:
This session will devote significant time for Q&A. Attendees are encouraged to come prepared with questions relevant to their business and the current economic environment.

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