Todd Hirsch

Senior Economist with ATB Financial is coming to give us an update on the economy, both globally and in Alberta.

Todd Hirsch holds a BA Honors in Economics from the University of Alberta, and an MA in Economics from the University of Calgary. He has worked for over 20 years as an economist at companies including Canadian Pacific Railway, the Canada West Foundation, and the Bank of Canada.

He joined ATB Financial in May 2007 as Senior Economist where he provides economic information to ATB clients and external audiences.

Todd’s economic commentary appears on CBC radio, BNN, the Globe and Mail, and various other news programs. He teaches a course in economics at the University of Calgary, and is the Chair the Board of Directors of the Calgary Arts Academy. In 2011, Todd was recognized as one of Alberta’s 50 Most Influential People by Alberta Venture magazine.