Regina to Host The Western Canada Economic Forum 2025

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November 4, 2024 

Regina, Saskatchewan will host the Western Canada Economic Forum 2025 on January 29-31 at the Hotel Saskatchewan.

The Western Canada Economic Forum (WCEF) is a not-for-profit organization created to showcase the strength of the Western Canadian economy and to create new partnerships for growth. Government and business leaders from across the West will gather at WCEF 2025 to discuss economic growth strategies that strengthen the economy and create jobs.

WCEF will convene key Western Canada business leaders to discuss how a strong Western Canadian economy strengthens the Canadian economy and, vice-versa, how a strong Canadian economy supports growth in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.

The lineup of speakers includes established business leaders and economic experts such as:

  • Candace Laing (Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Chamber of Commerce)
  • Dr. Trevin Stratton (Americas Economic Advisory Leader & Partner, Deloitte)
  • Mark Parson (Vice President & Chief Economist, ATB Financial)
  • Laurel Broten (Chief Executive Officer, Invest in Canada)
  • Karina Gistelinck (President, Potash, BHP)
  • Justine Hendricks (Chief Executive Officer, Farm Credit Canada)
  • Cadmus Delorme (Chief Executive Officer, OneHoop)

WCEF 2025 is focused on discussions on the themes of economic outlook for the West, provincial economic growth plans, opportunities and challenges to economic growth, policy transformation, financing business growth across the West, trade and investment attraction, and First Nations economic development.

Economic Development Regina (EDR), Regina Hotel Association (RHA), and Tourism Saskatchewan partnered to successfully bring WCEF to Regina.

“Hosting this event isn’t just about showcasing our city’s strengths; it’s about bringing together the brightest minds and leaders from across Western Canada to tackle the challenges and opportunities we all share,” said CEO of EDR, Chris Lane. “By hosting the forum, we’re putting Regina at the center of critical conversations that will shape our region’s economic future and drive meaningful growth for our communities.”

Alex Fallon, Founder & Chair, WCEF said, “WCEF brings together the Western Canadian provinces to discuss how we can better support each other with partnerships for economic growth. WCEF 2025 in Regina will help showcase the role Regina and Saskatchewan as a whole plays in the economic strength of Western Canada.”

The full program, including all confirmed speakers, offsite tours, and networking opportunities can be found at www.WCEF.ca.

For additional information, please contact:

Alex Fallon
Founder and Chair
Western Canada Economic Forum
Alex.Fallon@wcef.ca

Mattea Columpsi
Manager, Communications
Economic Development Regina
mcolumpsi@economicdevelopmentregina.com