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Cory Renner
Associate Director, Economic Forecasting
About
Cory Renner is the Associate Director of Economic Forecasting at The Conference Board of Canada. He oversees forecasting and modelling across the organization’s economic products and plays a key role in developing new offerings for clients. An experienced modeller, Cory has worked on large-scale sub-national models and has simulated a wide range of economic scenarios—from global demand shocks to the projected impacts of climate plans. He is also a regular contributor to podcasts, webinars, and media engagements.
Past Work Experience
Cory has held progressively senior roles during his seven years at The Conference Board of Canada. He has made significant contributions to custom projects—particularly in modelling—addressing a wide range of issues, from healthcare to global trade and climate change. Prior to joining The Conference Board, Cory worked at Oxford Economics, where he oversaw the provincial model and managed numerous custom contracts in Canada.
Academic Background
- B.Sc Mathematics, Western University
- M.Sc Economic and Statistics, University of Bonn
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Canada’s Fiscal Outlook with Cory Renner and Richard Forbes
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June’s job increase shows Canada’s economy continues on its long path to recovery
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