The Sustainable Economy – an Economy for Everyone October 27, 2009

Are you concerned about what this economic crisis means for our future? Want to understand better how the economy can sustain a reasonable standard of living for you and future generations? Are you wondering what changes we will have to make in light of energy shortages and climate change? Ryerson University’s G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education offers a workshop to give you a better understanding of these issues through relevant facts, provocative ideas, and productive discussion.

The global economy is suffering one of its most dramatic reverses of the last 60 years, largely as a result of a financial collapse, and Canadians are starting to feel the impact. The economic and financial system built since the war is no longer capable of managing current conditions: Globalized trade, integrated economies, and massive daily financial flows Dispersion of economic power to countries such as such as China, India, and Brazil Complex financial instruments that purport to manage, but actually increase risk Global population growth along with demographic shrinkage in developed countries Looming energy, food, and water shortages Climate change and global warming Dramatic wealth and income inequalities both within and between countries A new set of rules and norms for the economy is needed that addresses not only the immediate crisis but longer term changes and challenges.

Workshop Facilitator: John Simke
John Simke is a Chartered Accountant and international management consultant who has worked with large corporations and governments on complex management problems for over 20 years. He was founding President of the Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships and is founder and Chair of the Centre for Outsourcing Research and Education. He is a Board member of the Innovation Institute of Ontario. He teaches globally on innovative management approaches.

Want to attend?
Seating is limited to 100 participants, so please arrive early.

For More Information
Please call 416.979.5000, ext. 2665, for more information on this free workshop. For more information on The Chang School, visit www.ryerson.ca/ce.

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