Expert panels and fundraising dinner forOption consommateurs
Attend our free expert panel on the theme of competition.
On another exceptional evening, enjoy a delicious dinner with a breathtaking view of Montreal and its Oval.
Expert panel - Thursday, April 11 at 5:30pm
Food, banking, telecommunications: how can we promote competition in these sectors and help consumers get better prices?
The lack of competition in many markets has been particularly noticeable in recent months, especially in the food sector, but also in banking and telecommunications. How is this concentration of companies hurting consumers? What should the government do to promote competition and give consumers more choice?
When? Thursday, April 11 at 5:30 p.m. duration 1h (45 minutes + 15 minutes for questions and answers)
Salle l'Arrière-scène de l'Esplanade tranquille,
1442 Clark Street, Montreal, H2X 2R3
The event is over, we look forward to seeing you next time.
A cocktail reception with appetizers will follow the panel.
A perfect opportunity to network and continue the discussion!
The conference is part of the training programs confirmed by the Quebec Bar as eligible for mandatory continuing education, for a duration of one (1) hour.
Salle l'Arrière-scène de l'Esplanade tranquille - Photo credit: Vivien Gaumand
Panelists
Jennifer Quaid
Jennifer A Quaid, B Soc Sci (Econ) (Ottawa), LL.L/LL.B. (Ottawa), LLM (Cantab), LLM (Columbia), PhD (Queen's), is Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Research in the Civil Law Section of the Faculty of Law at the University of Ottawa, where she teaches criminal, competition and business law.
Carlos Castiblanco
Carlos Castiblanco is an economist with a Master's degree in Economics from the Université de Montréal and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the National University of Colombia. With over two years' professional experience in economics and financial services, he is passionate about economic analysis and econometrics. Mr. Castiblanco has just developed a model to identify the main components of food inflation in Canada.
JoAnne Labrecque
After working as a senior marketing analyst at CROP and SECOR, JoAnne Labrecque (MBA, Ph.D. Cornell) is now a marketing professor at HEC Montréal. Her research focuses on various topics related to product category management, the value chain, sustainable development, and the analysis of consumer behavior towards various food categories and health perceptions. She is the author of several expert reports and a member of various boards of directors in the food and retail sectors.
Benefit dinner - Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6 p.m.
Option consommateurs is organizing a magnificent evening to raise funds for its mission. It's the perfect opportunity to support a cause close to your heart, while meeting other key players in the consumer community.
On the menu:
- Impressive view of downtown Montreal and its symbolic Oval
- Welcome cocktail
- Networking on the 21st floor terrace
- Three-course dinner with wine
- Awards presented to two individuals for their contributions to consumer assistance and advocacy.
When? Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6 p.m.
Espace C2, Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
900 boul. West, 21st floor,
Montreal H3B 4A5
Limited seating! Would you like to attend?
Photo credit: Espace C2, Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
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