February 25, 2025, 12 p.m. (ET)

Right when interest and inflation rates were easing up, business owners are facing a new set of challenges. Whether it’s potential tariffs or a weak Canadian dollar, many entrepreneurs are worried about our economy and the future of their business.

Despite the uncertainty, there are opportunities for all business owners, especially as more Canadians pledge to buy local.

Join BDC’s Chief Economist, Pierre Cléroux, and a panel of experts to learn what you can do right now and in the long-term to protect your company from these headwinds and build a more resilient business.

Don’t miss out on this free webinar. Register HERE.

Why you should attend

Hear from BDC’s Chief Economist to understand today’s economic environment and how it could impact Canada’s businesses in 2025.

• Discover time-tested methods for assessing your company’s vulnerability to economic fluctuations, as well as short- and long-term strategies for addressing them.
• Learn from experts who have helped countless entrepreneurs to successfully apply these tactics to strengthen their business.
• Hear concrete strategies for offsetting economic ups and downs through diversification, smarter pricing, strategic supply chain management, and capitalizing on the “buy Canadian” sentiment.

Our experts:

Pierre Cléroux
Vice President, Research and Chief Economist, BDC

Nicolas Fontaine
Senior Business Advisor, BDC Advisory Services

Philippe Achkar
Director, Impact & Innovation, BDC

Rita Kasparian
Director, Growth & Transition Capital, BDC