Facing unprecedented challenges, the stakes are high for Canada’s economy. On February 5th, Canadian Club Toronto will host a conversation with Stephen Poloz, Former Governor of the Bank of Canada and a Special Advisor to Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt, providing insights on Canada’s US trade tensions, productivity dilemma and the role of Canadian pension funds in helping solve our economic challenges
*For virtual attendees, please note that the live stream will begin at approximately 12:40 pm ET & the link will be provided closer to the event date*
Stephen Poloz
Former Governor, Bank of Canada and Special Advisor, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
Stephen is a widely recognized economist with nearly 40 years of experience in financial markets, forecasting, and economic policy, including 35 years in the public sector.
Prior to joining Osler, Stephen was the 9th Governor of the Bank of Canada, Canada’s central bank. Stephen was Governor of the Bank for seven years after having previously spent 14 years there during 1981–95 occupying a range of increasingly senior positions.
An Officer of the Order of Canada, Stephen has made significant contributions to the country throughout his career and continues to do so. In April 2024, he was named the Chair of a new economic working group created by the federal government and tasked with finding more opportunities for Canada’s largest pension funds to drive economic growth here at home.
