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Amid the explosive growth of Omicron, BMO hosted a digital event with Health, Markets & Economic experts to discuss the impact of what has become the most sweeping wave since the beginning of the pandemic. Our experts discussed the implications on our health systems and a North American economy that is trying to understand and define its future.

BMO recently held an event to discuss the current state of supply chain bottlenecks, strategies for managing the crisis and when we can expect the situation to begin to normalize. Joining us to offer their insights were two well-respected individuals who extensively cover the supply chain: Fadi Chamoun, Transportation Analyst and Managing Director, BMO Capital Markets; and Eric Starks, Chairman and CEO of FTR Transportation Intelligence, a leader in freight transportation forecasting.

The discovery of the Omicron variant in Southern Africa last week, and its subsequent appearance in countries around the globe, has shaken confidence in the recovery from the global pandemic.BMO hosted a panel to discuss the emergence of the Omicron variant as we enter the holiday season and as cold weather drives more people indoors. Our internal and external experts will look at what Omicron means from a health, markets, and economic perspective and how it may impact the ongoing recovery.

On September 28, BMO hosted a panel to provide an update on the current state of the pandemic and an outlook on what it means for the markets and the economy. The experts spoke to infection trends, vaccine hesitancy, booster shots, and how the economy and markets are performing amid an ongoing pandemic.

Scott Brison, Douglas Porter et Earl Davis, de BMO, ont récemment discuté de l'impact que les résultats de l'élection canadienne pourraient avoir sur la politique nationale, l'économie et les marchés financiers. Écoutez l'épisode complet.

BMO’s Scott Brison, Douglas Porter and Earl Davis recently discussed how the results of the Canadian election might impact national policy, the economy and financial markets. Listen to the full episode.

"Investing in housing for all Canadians means removing barriers that exclude so many from a better life," said Sharon Haward-Laird, General Counsel and Co-Chair of BMO's Sustainability Council, BMO Financial Group. BMO recently announced a commitment to finance affordable housing over a ten-year period in support of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's (CMHC) aspiration that all Canadians have a home that they can afford and that meets their needs by 2030.Sharon Haward-Laird joins Sustainability Leaders host Jonathan Hackett, Romy Bowers, President and CEO of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Chief R. Don Maracle, Tyendinaga Mohawk Council, Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte, and Mike McGahan, CEO, InterRent REIT to discuss this new commitment to build a more inclusive society.A transcript of this episode is available at bmo.com/sustainabilityleaders-podcast.

What kind of headwinds can we expect and what are the risks? Will inflation woes drive a change in monetary policy? BMO Capital Markets Head and Chief Executive Officer Dan Barclay was joined by leading BMO experts in a discussion about the main market and economic questions weighing on investors and businesses as they plan for the future. For a transcript of this episode visit bmocm.com/COVID

With President Joe Biden cresting the first 100 days of his administration, experts are forecasting a strong economic rebound in the United States and Canada, but worries persist about the impacts of a third wave of the pandemic. BMO hosted the third in a series of panels on the road to recovery and how we’re tracking recovery from a health, markets and macroeconomic perspective. Dan Barclay, CEO, BMO Capital Markets, moderated this discussion that included medical experts, Dr. John Whyte, Chief Medical Officer, WebMD, Dr. Allison McGeer, Senior Clinician-Scientist, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Sinai Health and BMO’s own Brian Belski, Chief Investment Strategist, BMO Capital Markets and Earl Davis, Head of Fixed Income & Money Markets, BMO Global Asset Management. For a transcript of this episode visit bmocm.com/covid19.

The government of Canada released its 2021 budget on April 19. BMO Chief Economist Douglas Porter provides his take on the key elements of this year’s budget, how it may affect the economic outlook over the next 12 months and over the medium term, and how the traumatic events of 2020 have changed the broader fiscal backdrop.