Note: The complete conference program and registration information are posted on the website of the Canadian Economics Association. Session 1: CSLS-CD Howe Panel on First Nations Education after the Withdrawal of Bill-C33 Friday, May 29, 8:30 AM Organizers: Andrew Sharpe (Centre for the Study of Living Standards) and John Richards (Simon Fraser University and C.D. Howe Institute) Chair: Bill Robson (C.D. Howe Institute) Panelists: Barry Anderson (Solte Consulting) Harvey McCue (First Nations Education Consultant) Michael Mendelson (Caledon Institute) Session 2: CSLS-CD Howe Session on Issues in Aboriginal Economic Development Friday, May 29, 10:30 AM Organizers: Andrew Sharpe (Centre for the Study of Living Standards) and John Richards (Simon Fraser University) Chair: Andrew Sharpe (Centre for the Study of Living Standards) Papers: Jasmin Thomas (Centre for the Study of Living Standards) “Benchmarking Metis Economic and Social Development” Abstract Matthew Calver (Centre for the Study of Living Standards) “The Benefits of Closing the Aboriginal Education Gap in Canada” Abstract John Richards (Simon Fraser University and C.D. Howe Institute) with Mark Krass (C.D. Howe Institute) “Aboriginal Resource Benefits: How is the Money Spent?” Abstract Sonya Gulati (TD Bank) “The Long and Winding Road Toward Aboriginal Economic Prosperity” Abstract Discussants: David Johnson (University of Waterloo) Benjamin Dachis (C.D. Howe Institute) Session 3: CSLS-Canadian Council of Academies Panel on The STEM Skills Report Friday, May 29, 2:00 PM Organizer: Andrew Sharpe (Centre for the Study of Living Standards) Chair: Janet Bax (Council of Canadian Academies) Panelists: Ross Finnie (University of Ottawa) Stephen Gordon (Laval University) Craig Riddell (University of British Columbia) David Green (University of British Columbia) Session 4: CSLS Session on Productivity Issues Saturday, May 30, 2:00 PM Organizers: Andrew Sharpe (Centre for the Study of Living Standards) and Gilbert Cette (Banque de France) Chair: Larry Shute (Industry Canada) Papers: Gilbert Cette (Banque de France), Jimmy Lopez (Banque de France) and Jacques Mairesse (INSEE) “Product and Labour Market Regulation, Production Prices, Wages and Productivity” Abstract Evan Capeluck (Centre for the Study of Living Standards) “The Role of Productivity Advance in Explaining the Falling Employment Share of Manufacturing in Canada” Abstract Andrew Sharpe (Centre for the Study of Living Standards) “Lessons for Canada from Australia's Productivity Policy” Abstract Discussants: Wulong Gu (Statistics Canada) Someshwar Rao (Someshwar Rao Consulting) Jim Stanford (Unifor) Session 5: CSLS- PEF Session on the Relative Merits of a Poverty Reduction Versus Income Inequality Reduction Agenda for Canada Saturday, May 30, 4:00 PM Organizer: Andrew Sharpe (Centre for the Study of Living Standards) Chair: Andrew Sharpe (Centre for the Study of Living Standards) Panelists: Nicole Fortin (University of British Columbia) John Myles (University of Toronto) Lars Osberg (Dalhousie University) John Richards (Simon Fraser University) Michael Wolfson (University of Ottawa)