Doug Porter will come and give EO an economic update on the Canadian economy, including updates on inflation and interest rates. DATE and TIME subject to change as we get closer to the event, will fall on either side of March 5th scheduling dependant Join us for an in-depth, off-the-record conversation with Doug Porter, CFA, Chief Economist and Managing Director, Economics at BMO Financial Group. Doug is one of Canada’s most respected macroeconomists, with over 30 years of experience analyzing global economies and financial markets. He leads BMO’s economics team, which has earned multiple awards for forecast accuracy in both Canada and the U.S. In this EO-only session, Doug will walk us through: The current state of the Canadian economy – growth, inflation, rates, housing, and the dollar How global trends—U.S. policy, geopolitics, energy transition, and AI—are feeding back into Canada What the interest rate path could look like over the next 12–24 months Risks and opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors, with a particular lens on Western Canada and B.C. After a concise keynote, we’ll move into an extended Q&A, giving EO members the chance to ask the questions that matter most to their businesses: valuations, capital costs, consumer demand, hiring, and more. Who should attend Founders and owners making medium- to long-term investment decisions Finance-minded leaders tracking rates, credit conditions, and valuations Any EO member who wants a clearer, data-driven view of what’s ahead for the Canadian macro landscape Details Audience: EO members (and approved guests) Format: In-person presentation + Q&A