Julien Brazeau
Associate Assistant Deputy Minister
Department of Finance Canada
Julien Brazeau was appointed Associate Assistant Deputy Minister of the Financial Sector Policy Branch at the Department of Finance in 2022. As a Director General Julien has been deeply involved in the economic measures taken under the Emergencies Act, led the Government’s work on the seizure and forfeiture of Russian assets in support of Ukraine, and was instrumental in advancing other key Government priorities such as Beneficial Ownership.
Schedule
25 mins
St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts - Jane Mallett Theatre
Breaking Bank Barriers: Innovating for Greater Financial Inclusion
5% of Canadians are underbanked. This means that close to five million Canadians are considered to be financially excluded from the mainstream banking sector. This statistic can be turned around through the power of digital innovation and strong collaboration between the private sector and government. Learn how fintech solutions and strategic partnerships can bridge the financial gap and ensure every Canadian has access to essential banking services.
