The Future Of Trade featuring Rob Roach

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">ATB Financial’s Chief Economist,Todd Hirsch, is joined by Rob Roach, deputy chief economist at ATB Financial. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In a moderated discussion, Rob and Todd start the episode by answering listener questions about education, the economy, unemployment and COVID-19. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Next, they continue the conversation on The Future Of Trade. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Our relationship and interactions with trade have transformed dramatically over the years. Beyond goods that Canada imports and exports, the trade of intellectual property and services through virtual and online platforms is on the rise. How will technology and our ability to connect with others across the globe impact trade as we know it? </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">From free-trade to protectionism, there are ample opportunities for Canada, and each of us, to explore.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ask Todd your questions about the future and the economy, or share your feedback any time by connecting with us at:</span> <a href="mailto:thefutureof@atb.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">thefutureof@atb.com</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">. </span></p> <p><a href="https://www.atb.com/company/insights/the-owl/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Subscribe to The Owl</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">and get a quick daily snapshot of what’s happening in Alberta’s economy</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Connect with ATB Financial by visiting <a href="http://www.atb.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">atb.com </a></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Follow Todd on Twitter at @ABeconomist </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Guests: </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Rob Roach, Deputy Chief Economist, ATB Financial </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tia Hagen, Pr