Eric Lascelles
Chief Economist
RBC Global Asset
Management Inc.

As Chief Economist for RBC Global Asset Management (RBC GAM), Eric is responsible for maintaining the firm's global economic forecast and generating macroeconomic research. He is also a member of the RBC Investment Strategy Committee, the group responsible for the firm's global asset mix recommendations. Eric is a frequent media commentator and makes regular presentations both within and outside of RBC GAM. Prior to joining RBC GAM in early 2011, Eric spent six years at a large Canadian securities firm, the last four as the Chief Economics and Rates Strategist. His previous experience includes positions as economist at a large Canadian bank and research economist for a federal government agency. Eric holds a Master's degree in Economics from Queen's University as well as a Bachelor of Economics degree from Princeton University.