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Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics, School of Public Policy, University of Calgary

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Co-Director, Rotman Institute for International Business; Professor Emerita of Economic Analysis and Policy

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Professor of Economics (Retired), Université du Québec à Montréal

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Stephen S. Poloz
Former Governor, Bank of Canada

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Gary Doer
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