AFP Vancouver
Event Details
Canada’s Economic Outlook 2026 — BoC Executive Luncheon
12:00 PM – Lunch & Presentation
12:45 PM – Audience Q&A
1:10 PM – Closing Remarks
1:10–1:30 PM – Optional Networking
Event Description
AFP Vancouver is pleased to welcome Crystal Arnburg, Regional Director (Economics) at the Bank of Canada, for a forward-looking economic briefing to open the 2026 program year.
As economic conditions continue to evolve, organizations across all sectors are navigating shifting interest rate expectations, global uncertainty, and structural changes within the Canadian economy. This luncheon provides an authoritative perspective directly from Canada’s central bank, offering clarity on the factors shaping financial decision-making for the year ahead.
Crystal will present the Bank’s latest views on:
- The economic outlook for Canada
- Inflation trends and the trajectory of interest rates
- Key global and domestic risks
- Evolving macroeconomic conditions relevant to corporate finance, capital markets, and risk management
This session is designed for treasury & finance professionals seeking timely insights to support budgeting, capital allocation, and liquidity strategy as 2026 begins.
WHY ATTEND
- Hear directly from the Bank of Canada on the latest macroeconomic developments
- Understand the policy environment and the implications for rates
- Gain insight into the risk landscape facing Canadian and global markets in 2026
- Network with peers from Vancouver’s treasury and finance community
- Earn recertification credits (CTP & FPAC pending approval)
Join AFP Vancouver for this highly anticipated discussion with the Bank of Canada. Space is limited - secure your spot today and stay informed as Canada’s economic story unfolds.
IMPORTANT NOTE
All remarks shared by the speaker are off the record. Recording or video capture of any kind is not permitted.
Speaker: Crystal Arnburg
Crystal Arnburg is the Regional Director (Economics) at the Bank of Canada’s Regional Office for British Columbia and the Yukon. In this capacity, she oversees the Business Outlook Survey for the region and supports analysis on economic issues relevant to the Bank’s monetary policy objectives. Ms. Arnburg also plays a major role in communicating the Bank’s messages to a variety of external audiences and promoting an exchange of views on the economy and monetary policy.
Prior to joining the Bank, Ms. Arnburg was a Senior Economist with the Office of the Chief Economist at Global Affairs Canada. She also spent over half a decade in the private sector where she was a Senior Manager in Deloitte’s Economic Advisory practice in Vancouver.
Ms. Arnburg holds a Master of Arts degree in economics from the University of British Columbia. She is the President of the Association of Professional Economists of British Columbia.
Event RSVP
RSVP by noon: Wednesday January 28, 2026
Registration
Registration for this event is now closed.