Note: The complete conference program and registration information are posted on the website of the Canadian Economics Association. Session 1: CSLS-CD Howe Session I on Aboriginal Governance and Economic Development Issues Friday, June 3, 10:30-12:00 Organizers: John Richards (Simon Fraser University) and Andrew Sharpe (CSLS) Chair: Aggey Semenov (University of Ottawa) Papers: Jasmin Thomas (Centre for the Study of Living Standards) “Nunavik's Labour Market and Educational Attainment Paradox” Abstract Donna Feir (University of Victoria) and Randy Afee (University of California Los Angeles) “Understanding the Registered Indian Gender Gap: Missing Aboriginal Men?” Abstract John Graham (Patterson Creek Consulting) “Closing the First Nation Wellbeing Gap through National Resource Projects: A Proposed Federal Strategy” Abstract Discussants: Pierre Fortin (Universite du Quebec a Montreal) Erin O'Sullivan (Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada) Chris Rainer (Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada) Session 2: CABE-CSLS-PEF Panel Session on "Full Employment in the 21st Century: Relevant Policy? Attainable Goal?" - A Mike McCracken Memorial Panel Friday, June 3, 16:00-17:30 Organizer: Armine Yalnizyan (Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives) Chair: Armine Yalnizyan (Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives) Panelists: Don Drummond (Queen’s University) Mario Seccareccia (University of Ottawa) Glen Hodgson (Conference Board of Canada) Session 3: CSLS-PEF Session on "Is the Canadian Labour Market Generating High-Quality Jobs?" Saturday, June 4, 10:30-12:00 Organizers: Andrew Sharpe (Centre for the Study of Living Standards) Chair: Andrew Sharpe (Centre for the Study of Living Standards) Papers: David Howell (New School) “What Happened to Shared Growth? A Cross-Country Comparison of Job Quality in the Rich World, 1979-2014” Abstract Jasmin Thomas (Centre for the Study of Living Standards) “Trends in Low-Wage Employment in Canada: Incidence, Gap and Intensity, 1997-2014” Abstract Kaylie Tiessen (Unifor) and Iglika Ivanova (Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives) “Labour Market Insecurity in Canada: A Look at Provincial Level Trends” Abstract Discussants: Craig Riddell (University of British Columbia) Gordon Betcherman (University of Ottawa) Lars Osberg (Dalhousie University) Session 4: CSLS Session on Perspectives on Productivity Issues Saturday, June 4, 14:00-15:30 Organizer: Andrew Sharpe (Centre for the Study of Living Standards) Chair: Don Drummond (Queen's University and Centre for the Study of Living Standards) Papers: Antonin Bergeaud (Banque de France), Gilbert Cette (Banque de France, Aix-Marseille School of Economics, CNRS et EHESS) and Remy Lecat (Banque de France) “The Role of Production Factor Quality and Technology Diffusion in 20th Century Productivity Growth” Abstract James Uguccioni (Centre for the Study of Living Standards) “Estimating Total Factor Productivity: Canadian Freight Railways, 1986-2009” Abstract Evan Capeluck (Centre for the Study of Living Standards) and Matthew Calver (Centre for the Study of Living Standards) “Further Evidence on the Contribution of Services Outsourcing to the Decline in Manufacturing’s Employment Share in Canada” Abstract Discussants: Andrew Agopsowicz (Bank of Canada) Erwin Diewert (University of British Columbia) Aled Ab Iorwerth (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation) Session 5: CSLS-CD Howe Panel Session II "Is Effective Governance Feasible for All First Nations?" Saturday, June 4, 16:00-17:30 Organizer: John Richards (Simon Fraser University) and Andrew Sharpe (CSLS) Chair: Barry Anderson (Solte Consulting) Panelists: John Richards (Simon Fraser University) Joseph Quesnel (Atlantic Institute for Market Studies) Mike Horgan (Bennett Jones) Session 6: CSLS Session on Perspectives on the Measurement of Economic Well-Being Sunday, June 5, 10:30-12:00 Organizers: Andrew Sharpe (Centre for the Study of Living Standards) Chair: Louis Theriault (Conference Board of Canada) Papers: Mike Pennock (BC Ministry of Health) “Slow Growth and Well-Being in the Canadian Context” Abstract Lars Osberg (Dalhousie University), Andrew Sharpe (Centre for the Study of Living Standards), and Jasmin Thomas (Centre for the Study of Living Standards) “The Impacts of Commodity Price Volatility and the Terms of Trade on Economic Well-being” Abstract Matthew Calver (Centre for the Study of Living Standards) “Measuring the Appropriate Outcomes for Better Decision-Making: A Framework to Guide the Analysis of Health Policy Based on an Inclusive Growth Framework” Abstract Discussants: Michael Wolfson (University of Ottawa) Gordon Anderson (University of Toronto) Marc Fleurbaey (Princeton University) Below is another session in which the CSLS is participating: Michael Denny Memorial Session on Productivity Measurement - Friday, June 3, 14:00-15:30 Papers: Andrew Sharpe (Centre for the Study of Living Standards) and Matthew Calver (Centre for the Study of Living Standards) “Decomposing Multifactor Productivity Growth in Canada by Industry and Province, 1997-2014” Abstract