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.