Central Bank Digital Currencies: Perspectives on a Digital Canadian Dollar

Online Event

02/11/2023, 4:00 pm - TO 02/11/2023 - 5:30 pm

Organizer: Digital Society Lab & Master of Public Policy in Digital Society | Faculty of Social Sciences | McMaster University

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Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) is a new form of money. Currently, more than 130 central banks all over the world are seriously exploring implementing CBDC, including the Bank of Canada.

In this online event, leading experts from various sectors and fields will provide us with insights about CBDCs in the Canadian context and its wider implications for our society. Following the talks there will be an opportunity for audience Q&A.

Topics and Speakers:
“Central Bank Digital Currency: Who’s Doing What, Where, and Why?”
John Kiff (The Sovereign Official Digital Association)

“Digital Loonie: Lessons from Abroad”
Prof. Poonam Puri (Osgoode Hall Law School, York University)

“Should Canadians Fear a Central Bank Digital Currency?”
Prof. Trevor Tombe (Department of Economics, University of Calgary)

Moderator:
Dr. Ori Freiman (Digital Society Lab, McMaster University; Digital Policy Hub, CIGI)

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