Note: The complete conference program and registration information are posted on the website of the Canadian Economics Association. Session 1: CSLS-CD Howe Institute Joint Session on Indigenous Issues Friday, June 1, 10:30-12:00 Organizers: Andrew Sharpe (Centre for the Study of Living Standards) and John Richards (Simon Fraser University and CD Howe Institute) Chair: Richard Van Loon (Centre for the Study of Living Standards) Papers: Nicole Johnston (Centre for the Study of Living Standards) and Andrew Sharpe (Centre for the Study of Living Standards) “An Infrastructure Index for Remote Indigenous Communities in Canada” Abstract Barry Anderson (Salte Consulting), Thomas Fleming (University of Victoria) and Jen Mussio (Mussio Consulting) “What Can Effective Band-Operated Schools Tell Us” Abstract Parisa Mahboubi (CD Howe Institute) and Colin Busby (CD Howe Institute) “Closing the Divide: Progress and Challenges in Adult Skills Development among Indigenous Peoples” Slides Abstract Paul Thoppil (Indigenous Services Canada) “The Cost of Remoteness and Its Impact on First Nations Programs and Services” Abstract Discussants: John Richards (Simon Fraser University) Reuben Ford (Social Demonstration and Research Corporation) Don Drummond (Queen’s University and Centre for the Study of Living Standards) Session 2: CSLS-IRPP Perspectives on Innovation Friday, June 1, 2:00-3:30 Organizers: Andrew Sharpe (Centre for the Study of Living Standards) and France St-Hilaire (IRPP) Chair: Andrew Sharpe (Centre for the Study of Living Standards) Papers: Benoit Godin (INRS) “The Spirit of Innovation” Abstract Myeongwan Kim (Centre for the Study of Living Standards) and John Lester (University of Calgary) "R&D Spillovers in Canadian Industry: Results from a New Micro Database” Abstract Claudia De Fuentes (Saint Mary’s University) “Innovation and Productivity Outputs in Canadian Firms” Abstract Discussants: Aled Ab Iorwerth (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation) Jianmin Tang (Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada) One additional Discussant Session 3: CSLS-Productivity Partnership Session Explaining Canada’s Post-2000 Productivity Performance I: Setting the Stage Saturday, June 2, 8:30-10:00 Organizers: Andrew Sharpe (Centre for the Study of Living Standards), Michael Veall (McMaster University), and Don Drummond (Queen’s University and Centre for the Study of Living Standards) Chair: Pierre Cleroux (Business Development Bank) Papers: Andrew Sharpe (Centre for the Study of Living Standards) and Wing Kwong Tsang (Centre for the Study of Living Standards) “The Stylized Facts About Slower Productivity Growth in Canada” Appendix Abstract Wulong Gu (Statistics Canada) and Michael Willox (Statistics Canada) “Economic and Productivity Growth in Canada and the United States: Recent Trends and Determinants” Abstract Michelle Alexopoulos (University of Toronto) and Jon Cohen (University of Toronto) “Canadian Productivity, Secular Stagnation and Technological Change” Abstract Discussants: John Lester (University of Calgary) Romain Duval (IMF) Markus Poschke (McGill University) Session 4: CSLS-Productivity Partnership Session Explaining Canada’s Post-2000 Productivity Performance II: The Role of Technology Saturday, June 2, 10:30-12:00 Organizers: Andrew Sharpe (Centre for the Study of Living Standards), Michael Veall (McMaster University), and Don Drummond (Queen’s University and Centre for the Study of Living Standards) Chair: Larry Shute (Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada) Papers: Jianmin Tang (ISED) and Weimin Wang (Statistics Canada) “Technological Change, Technical Efficiency and Canada’s Post-2000 Productivity Performance” Abstract Jeff Mollins (Bank of Canada) and Pierre St-Amant (Bank of Canada) “The Productivity Slowdown in Canada: an ICT phenomenon” Abstract Discussants: Gilbert Cette (Banque de France) Giuseppe Nicoletti (OECD) Session 5: CSLS-Banque de France The Impact of Digital Technology, Credit Constraints, and Financial Frictions on Productivity Saturday, June 2, 2:00-3:30 Organizers: Andrew Sharpe (Centre for the Study of Living Standards) and Gilbert (Banque de France) Chair: Don Drummond (Queen's University and Centre for the Study of Living Standards) Papers: Dan Andrews (OECD), Giuseppe Nicoletti (OECD), and Christina Timiliotis (OECD) “Going Digital: What Determines Technology Diffusion Among Firms?” Abstract Philippe Aghion (College de France and LSE), Antonin Bergeaud (Banque de France and Paris School of Economics) Gilbert Cette (Banque de France and AMSE), Remy Lecat (Banque de France and AMSE) and Helene Maghin (Banque de France) “The Counteracting Effects of Credit Constraints on Productivity: Theory and Evidence” Abstract Romain Duval (IMF), Gee Hee Hong (IMF), and Yannick Timmer (Trinity College, Dublin) “Financial Frictions and the Great Productivity Slowdown” Abstract Discussants: Andrew Sharpe (Centre for the Study of Living Standards) W Erwin Diewert (The University of British Columbia) Alexander Murray (Finance Canada) Session 6: CSLS-Productivity Partnership Panel Explaining Canada’s Post-2000 Productivity Performance III: Can the Productivity Slowdown be Reversed and If So, How? Saturday, June 2, 4:00-5:30 Organizers: Andrew Sharpe (Centre for the Study of Living Standards), Michael Veall (McMaster University) Don Drummond (Queen’s University and Centre for the Study of Living Standards) Chair: Mike Veall (McMaster University) Panelists: Catherine Beaudry (Université of Montreal) Don Drummond (Queen’s University and Centre for the Study of Living Standards) Dan Trefler (University of Toronto) Session 7: CSLS-PEF-Productivity Partnership “Boosting Employment and Productivity by Addressing the Labour Market Challenges of Individuals with Disabilities” Sunday, June 3, 8:30-10:00 Organizers: Andrew Sharpe (Centre for the Study of Living Standards), Michael Veall (McMaster University) and David Pringle (Carleton University) Chair: Armine Yalnizyan (Canadian Association for Business Economics) Papers: Mary Bartram (Carleton University) “Productivity and Access to Psychotherapy: Lessons for Canada from the United Kingdom” Abstract Richard Remillard (Remillard Consulting) “Productivity and Mental Health: A Perfect Storm?” Abstract William Cowie (Every Canadian Counts) and Jessica McCuaig (Every Canadian Counts) “Persons with Disabilities, Caregivers, and Employment: The Case for a National Disability Support Program” Abstract Background paper: "Every Canadian Counts: Moving Forwards" Discussants: Iglika Ivanova (Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives) Andrew Sharpe (Centre for the Study of Living Standards)