Stephen Poloz

Stephen Poloz, former governor of the Bank of Canada and current expert in pension plans, shares insights on Canada's economic challenges. He discusses the impact of trade uncertainties post-U.S. election and highlights Canada's structural underperformance compared to other OECD nations. Poloz elaborates on the neutral interest rate dynamics and the effects of higher long-term interest rates. He also emphasizes the importance of adapting investment strategies for Canadian pension plans and the need for productive economic reforms.

Former Governor of the Bank of Canada, Stephen Poloz, discusses increasing domestic investment by Canadian pension funds, inflation, interest rates, productivity, free trade with the US, EV sector support, deficit budgets, and growing debt levels in Canada.