Don Drummond is one of the most well-known economist in Canada, who has enjoyed a prestigious career in the financial sector. He served extensively in the federal Department of Finance Canada, and as Chief Economist at Toronto-Dominion Bank, while in recent years he has spent time lecturing and giving talks at Queen’s University.
However, Drummond is perhaps best known for the extensive contributions that you have greater public policy in Canada, while his views on economic issues are frequently cited. Drummond received his M.A. in Economics from Queen’s University in 1977, before later gaining a doctorate degree in 2010.
Having graduated from university, Drummond served the Federal Department of Finance in Canada for 23 years. He was extensively involved in economic analysis and forecasting, fiscal policy, and tax issues during his time in the department, serving as Assistant Deputy Minister of Fiscal Policy and Economic Analysis, Assistant Deputy Minister of Tax Policy & Legislation and Associate Deputy Minister.
Drummond worked as Senior Vice President and Chief Economist for the TD Bank from 2000 to 2010, and had a great deal of success in forecasting economic performance both in Canada and overseas. And when leading TD Economics’ work in this area, it was widely regarded that the organisation had become a think tank of national importance under his tutelage.
Don Drummond is one of the most well-known economists in Canada, who has enjoyed a prestigious career in the financial sector. He served extensively in the federal Department of Finance Canada, and as Chief Economist at Toronto-Dominion Bank, while in recent years he has spent time lecturing and giving talks at Queen’s University.
However, Drummond is perhaps best known for the extensive contributions that he made to public policy in Canada, while his views on economic issues are frequently cited. Drummond received his M.A. in Economics from Queen’s University in 1977, before later gaining a doctorate degree in 2010.
Having graduated from university, Drummond served the Federal Department of Finance in Canada for 23 years. He was extensively involved in economic analysis and forecasting, fiscal policy, and tax issues during his time in the department, serving as Assistant Deputy Minister of Fiscal Policy and Economic Analysis, Assistant Deputy Minister of Tax Policy & Legislation and Associate Deputy Minister.
Drummond worked as Senior Vice President and Chief Economist for the TD Bank from 2000 to 2010, and had a great deal of success in forecasting economic performance both in Canada and overseas. And when leading TD Economics’ work in this area, it was widely regarded that the organisation had become a think tank of national importance under his tutelage.
Drummond has since retired, but remained active as a speaker and commentator our economic issues, particularly in his native Canada.