Michael Hlinka, CBC business contributor, financial expert, business commentator and columnist, gave attendees at the Ontario Printing and Imaging Association’s Economic Forecast Breakfast Thursday, November 5 a fascinating overview of the Canadian economy, its future and its implications. A renowned expert in money matters, the marketplace and the navigation of financial crises, his passionate yet grounded talk was energized, highly engaging and often funny, as he discussed everything from taxation to political economic interventions.
The breakfast meeting was held at the elegant St. George’s Golf and Country Club in Etobicoke, Ontario. Special thanks to corporate sponsors Heidelberg, Domtar, Flint Group and Sun Chemical. The OPIA’s next event is the OPIA Industry Night which will be held Tuesday, December 8 at St. George’s Golf & Country Club beginning at 6 pm. Watch for more information on this site.
The OPIA is the premier association representing all companies in the printing and graphic communications industry in Ontario. Through its ongoing hard work and commitment, it provides leadership and valuable services that promote the health and success of our industry. All OPIA members receive the tools, information and expertise they need to run a more successful business. This includes everything from sharing profit-building advice, to technical guidance, to environmental and safety information. The OPIA also offers a print referral service that promotes the products and services of its member firms to print buyers.
Its government affairs agenda is focused on lobbying municipal, provincial and federal officials. In fact, its annual Queen’s Park Day targets Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of Provincial Parliaments and high-ranking administrative officials whose decisions might impact the printing and graphic arts industry. Its Government Affairs Committee develops strategies and proactively implements them each year. These include issues that pertain to the printing industry through ministries such as Labour, Environment and Finance – all in an effort to influence policies in ways that are beneficial to our industry. For more information please visit www.opia.on.ca
Hlinka shares his expertise on the Canadian economy at OPIA’s Economic Forecast Breakfast
