Location: Fairmont Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 8S7

Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025

Time: Reception: 6:00 pm Gala Dinner: 7:30 pm

Attire: Black Tie

About The North Star Award

‍The North Star Award Gala Dinner, organized by the Policy Insights Forum (PIF), celebrates the remarkable achievements of an outstanding Canadian who has significantly impacted Canada and its people through their work and career. The event aims to honour individuals who have made meaningful contributions to Canada and to the world.
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The Gala serves as a platform to emphasize the importance of service to Canada and its citizens, inspiring individuals to engage in Canada’s public interests, be they in government, the military, the public service, not-for-profits, academia, or business throughout the world.

To become a North Star Sponsor, please contact us at info@policyinsights.ca

About Stephen S. Poloz

The North Star Award Recipient for 2025 is Mr. Stephen S. Poloz, a distinguished leader in the field of economics and finance. He served as Governor of the Bank of Canada from 2013 to 2020, where he played a pivotal role in steering Canada’s monetary policy.

Mr. Poloz’s extensive career also includes 14 years at Export Development Canada, culminating in his role as President and CEO. His experience spans economic research and forecasting at the Bank of Canada, and insightful analysis as managing editor of The International Bank Credit Analyst.

Mr. Poloz serves as an independent director at CGI Inc. and Enbridge. He is also a member of the Advisory Board for Kruger Inc. and acts as a special advisor to Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP.

Mr. Poloz holds degrees from Queen’s University and the University of Western Ontario. He is also an Honorary Certified International Trade Professional and a graduate of Columbia University’s Senior Executive Program.

His intellectual leadership is further evidenced by his authorship of “The Next Age of Uncertainty: How the World Can Adapt to a Riskier Future.”

The North Star Award recognizes Mr. Poloz’s outstanding contributions to the economic landscape of Canada and in the global financial arena.

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