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CCA Fireside Chat: The Canadian Federal Budget & Economic Outlook

Discussion will be presented by the Canadian Coatings Association and Orr & Boss Consulting.

On Dec. 4, 2025, from 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. EST, Dave Carey, CCA president and CEO, and Orr & Boss principal Doug Bohn, will sit down for a fireside chat to discuss the Canadian Federal Budget, to be tabled Nov. 4, 2025. The conversation will examine the budget through two distinct lenses — political and economic.

The political analysis will provide a high-level perspective on how the 2025 budget may influence Canada’s political dynamics, public policy priorities, and its broader implications for businesses, consumers and Canadians.

The economic perspective will focus on the fiscal decisions presented in the budget — evaluating their responsibility, sustainability, and potential impact on Canada’s economic trajectory. Discussion will also include implications for key industries, business confidence, and consumer activity.

As the year draws to a close and preparations begin for 2026, this session will equip CCA attendees with a clearer understanding of what lies ahead and offer informed insights into navigating the first half of the new year.

The featured speakers are:

• Dave Carey

Carey is President & CEO of the Canadian Coatings Association, where he champions the interests of Canada’s paint and coatings industry through strategic leadership, high-impact advocacy, and cross-sector collaboration.

Carey’s experience at the intersection of industry and government has successfully shaped public policy and regulatory frameworks across multiple sectors, including agriculture, agri-food trade, and now advanced manufacturing. He has played a central role in building coalitions, securing legislative change, and advancing national competitiveness.

Widely respected for his political acumen and policy expertise, Carey has been recognized five years in a row as one of The Hill Times’ Top 100 Lobbyists in Canada.

• Douglas Bohn

Bohn is based in Toronto and is the director of Orr & Boss Consulting Incorporated. Bohn has extensive experience in collecting market and customer intelligence and has served as project manager and lead consultant on numerous market research projects within the global coatings market.

In addition to his marketing expertise, Bohn also has experience in industrial chemicals and coatings manufacturing and operations.

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