Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago

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The Conference of Paris 2025 opened on December 16 with global leaders addressing today’s most pressing economic challenges and opportunities in an evolving international landscape.

This opening session features:
• Mathias Cormann, Secretary-General, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
• François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, Canada
• Nicholas Rémillard, Chief Executive Officer, International Economic Forum of the Americas (IEFA)
• Hélène Desmarais, Co-Founder and Executive Chairwoman, Ivado Labs, and Chair of the Board, HEC Montréal

Their remarks set the tone for the Conference of Paris, highlighting the importance of global cooperation, economic resilience, innovation, and leadership in shaping sustainable growth and the future of the global economy.

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