Canadian Economy Primer
Overview
Delivery method
Virtual Classroom
Classroom
Duration
9 hours (3 sessions of 3 hours)
Audience
Employees
Other Government Department Employee
Description
Pre-requisite (Recommended)
- Fundamendals of Economics: Module 1 Microeconomics - ODS224
- Fundamendals of Economics: Module 2 Macroeconomics - ODS225
- Fundamendals of Economics: Module 3 International Trade and Investment - IA0262
This course is designed for employees who are looking to acquire an entry-level to intermediate-level knowledge of economics. This course is topic specific and seeks to provide participants with a better understanding of the mechanisms essential for the interpretation of current national and international economic challenges.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- identify the main sources of economic growth and the upcoming challenges for Canada's economy (including digitalization, environmental issues and post-pandemic recovery)
- describe the role of the central bank in a modern economy and the tools, both conventional and unconventional, at its disposal to achieve the economic goals placed upon its shoulders
- define the Canadian government's fiscal position and identify its deficit, debt-to-GDP ratio, and debt-servicing capacity in the medium term
Notes: This course is available to other government department employees on a cost-recovery basis.
For more information, please contact Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca
Legacy course code: 00012310
Additional upcoming sessions
Date and Time | Session code | Location | Language | Available seats | |
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November 04, 2024, 8:30 am to 11:30 am (ET) | IA0033-FR-2024-001 | Virtual | French | Full | Sign in to register |
November 25, 2024, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm (ET) | IA0033-EN-2024-001 | Virtual | English | Full | Sign in to register |