In an era of global economic volatility, Canada possesses a unique, untapped competitive advantage: inclusion. Dr. Chow will illustrate how inclusive employment goes beyond social responsibility to become a strategic “superpower” that fuels national gross domestic product (GDP), addresses labour shortages, and reinforces our core Canadian identity.  

Through compelling insights and real-world examples, Dr. Chow will demonstrate how inclusive workforce strategies can transform Canada into one of the most resilient, adaptive, and innovative economies on the global stage. 

Dr. Matthew Chow is a clinical AI and health systems strategist who integrates clinical expertise, technology, policy, and organizational strategy to build modern, scalable, and resilient health systems and workplaces. With two decades of experience across private enterprise, public administration, and labour organizations, he brings a systems‑level perspective to complex challenges in healthcare and the future of work.