The stakes are high for Canada's new leadership following the April 28 federal election. The next government faces notable challenges, including how to approach U.S. relations in a shifting world and how to increase competitiveness and stimulate investment in the economy. Listen to our latest episode featuring Camilla Sutton, Managing Director and Head of Equity Research, Canada & UK, BMO Capital Markets, Hon. Brian Tobin, Vice Chair, BMO Financial Group, and Hon. Jason Kenney, Senior Advisor, BMO Financial Group.

On April 28, Canadians elected Members of Parliament to represent them in the House of Commons. The following day, BMO hosted a discussion to cover the economic, markets and tax policy implications.

In this episode of Markets Plus, Eduardo Tobon, BMO’s Latino Segment Head, moderates a discussion on Southern California’s economy and the pivotal role of Latino-led businesses. The speakers below explore key economic forces shaping the region, strategies for business resilience, and collaboration to foster sustainable development. The lineup of speakers in the episode includes:

The ongoing uncertainty around U.S. tariffs on foreign goods is affecting business leaders across all industries. On April 17, BMO hosted a discussion to cover macroeconomic trends that are specifically impacting manufacturers with our economic and industry experts.

On Monday, April 7, Michael Miranda, Head of Investments at BMO Private Wealth North America, moderated a panel discussion on the impact of the latest trade tariffs with Michael Gregory, Deputy Chief Economist at BMO Capital Markets, and Yung-Yu Ma, Chief Investment Officer at BMO Wealth Management U.S.

In this episode of Markets Plus, Laurence Mutkin, Head of EMEA Rates Strategy, BMO, discusses key highlights of the UK Spring Statement fiscal event, including the total level of borrowing in 2025-26 and beyond, how the UK Debt Management Office intends to alter its gilt issuance strategy by reducing duration and including off-the-runs, and the OBR’s economic forecasts.

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In the latest episode of Markets Plus, Rebecca Tascona, Head of North American Treasury & Payments Solutions Product Management at BMO, sits down with Larry Zelvin, Head of BMO’s Financial Crimes Unit, to discuss corporate fraud prevention. They cover the latest fraud risks that companies face and practical actions and unique insights that can help employees be prepared.

In this episode of Markets Plus, Laurence Mutkin, Head of EMEA Rates Strategy, BMO, discusses four elements that will determine the reaction of the gilt market and the pound, regardless of the details of the Spring Statement.

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In the latest episode of Markets Plus, Steven Jensen, Head of Diversified Industries, Canada for BMO Commercial Bank moderates a panel of BMO Capital Markets experts to discuss the implications of U.S. tariffs on the Canadian economy, businesses, and financial markets. The panel included Shelly Kaushik, Senior Economist; Jason Giovannetti, Director and Head, Canadian Commercial FX Sales; and Swaroop Shenoi, Vice President, Global Trade.

Join BMO for a 30-minute discussion with our Chief Economist and market experts on how U.S.-Canada Tariffs will impact the Canadian and U.S. economies and markets.

Moderator:

• Camilla Sutton , CFA, Managing Director, Head of Equity Research, Canada & UK 

Speakers: