
EO Exclusive: Doug Porter, BMO Chief Economist - Economic Update
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
10am-2pm
The Union Club of British Columbia
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Event Description
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

EO Exclusive: Doug Porter, BMO Chief Economist - Economic Update
Genres
Tech & NetworkingTech & NetworkingLearning & Workshops
Event Description
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
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