Robert Kavcic
Senior Economist and Director BMO Capital Markets

Session Details: The past year has been complicated for the Canadian, U.S. and global economies. The good news is we’ve so far managed to avoid the recession that many were calling for. But while the U.S. and global economies beat expectations, Canada’s economy struggles to grow and it appears that it will continue to do so through much of 2024. There are several reasons why. Robert Kavcic examine how we got here and the factors that will continue to drive the Canadian, U.S. & global economies and markets for the next 12 months.

Bio: Robert has been with BMO Capital Markets since 2006. He plays a key role in analyzing economic, fiscal and real estate trends in Canada. Robert regularly contributes to various department publications and is the main author of the Provincial Monitor and the sought-after Global Equity Weekly. He is a frequent commentator on economic and financial trends in the media, and a regular advisor on economic issues to Canadian policymakers. Before joining BMO, Robert worked in the Research department at the Bank of Canada. Robert holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Western Ontario, and a Master’s degree in Economics from Carleton University.