Event summary produced by JOBFlocks Events team. The Globe’s editorial department was not involved.
If Canada’s future prosperity depends on a healthy and resilient workforce, can the country afford to treat health as anything other than an economic imperative?
On October 8, 2026, JOBFlocks event “The Productivity Prescription: Can better health make Canada more competitive?” brought together expert perspectives to explore how population health directly impacts competitiveness and economic performance - and what employers, governments and health systems can do to keep people well and working.
Missed the event or would like to view the discussions again? Watch the full replay, below.
Speakers:
- Paula Allen, Global Leader and VP Research, Insights and Strategic Communications, TELUS Health
- Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi, President, Canadian Medical Association
- Michelle Theroux, Partner, Life Sciences & Health Care, Deloitte Canada
- Moderator: André Picard, Health Reporter and Columnist, JOBFlocks
JOBFlocks presented the event with sponsor support from Deloitte Canada.